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Frisco Wakeland has had an incredible season so far and looks to continue on with their season on Friday. The Wolverines are headed into what can be expected to be an extremely tough battle against Mount Pleasant for the Regional Semifinals round of Texas high school soccer playoffs. VYPE DFW takes a look at what Wolverine fans can expect on Friday!
Wakeland finished second in their district- just behind Frisco Lonestar. The Wolverines were able to post a 14-3-1 district record (20-4-1 overall) with an 82% winning percentage against their opponents. With victories over Frisco, Frisco Memorial, Frisco Reedy, Lebanon Trail, and more, the Wolverines offense was able to step onto the pitch ready to score en route to playoffs. Set up for success, the Wolverines are headed into the Regional Semifinals on a seven-game win-streak.
So far in playoffs, Wakeland has shut down Wylie East (4-0), Dallas Hillcrest (4-0), and Dallas W.T. White (7-2). With tactful defensive play, the Wolverines have allowed only 24 goals against them all season- two in playoffs. Fans can expect the Wolverines to come into Friday’s match against Mount Pleasant (20-3-4) with the same force as they have all season. Mount Pleasant isn’t going to be a pushover. In fact, the team will prove to be one of the strongest offenses that the Wolverines defense has found themselves matched up against, but if Wakeland is able to read through the strong offense, the Wolverines will be good to go.
The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 8th at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton, Texas. | https://cw33.com/sports/regional-semifinals-preview-frisco-wakeland-vs-mount-pleasant/ | 2022-04-09T01:49:44Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial has announced that the VialConnect integration with Nextech is now live. With VialConnect, research clinics that use Nextech EMR can display patient information relevant to inclusion/exclusion (I/E) criteria such as conditions, medications, and allergies to streamline clinical trial study recruitment for free.
The Nextech integration is available to all clinics running dermatology and ophthalmology clinical trials using VialConnect CTMS. It delivers a customizable CTMS (clinical trial management system) that powers core workflows and an EMR filtering tool to sort potential trial subjects from a clinic's patient database. VialConnect is part of a series of tech-enabled solutions offered by Vial, including EDC, eTMF, and eSource.
VialConnect's EMR filtering capabilities allow for complex querying within a user-friendly UI. Users can sort their database, find eligible subjects, and exclude ineligible ones based on several criteria, including indication, demographics, allergies, and current medications. The functionality is effective for indications with wide and low prevalence. Nextech also provides specific benefits for ophthalmology clinical trials, such as refraction values and OCT scans which further help to refine the patient search.
Vial is a next-generation CRO that promises faster execution and high-quality trial outcomes by leveraging Vial's tech-enabled clinical trial management system, streamlined study startup processes, and proven enrollment playbook. Together, these best-in-class services and operational excellence accelerate the development of new therapies and devices for sponsors.
To learn more about VialConnect, visit https://vial.com/vialconnect/.
See the full release here.
About Vial: Vial is a tech-enabled, next-generation CRO that promises faster and higher-quality execution of trials. The Vial Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivers on the promise of faster trials through its innovative technology platform that powers trials end-to-end. The key to Vial's tech-enabled platform is Vial's modern, intuitive Electronic Source and powerful tooling for CRAs that enables considerable efficiency. Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, Gastroenterology CRO, and Neurology CRO). Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company with over 125 employees and has run over 750 trials from Phase I through Phase IV.
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ROME (AP) — Italy’s political landscape shifted Wednesday after Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio formalized his departure from the 5-Star Movement, splitting with the party he helped found over its Ukraine policy.
Di Maio announced his departure after Premier Mario Draghi briefed the Senate on Italy’s continued commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
The president of the lower Chamber of Deputies made the official announcement Wednesday that Di Maio’s new movement “Together for the Future” would be represented in the chamber with about 20 5-Star lawmakers who defected with Di Maio. Around a dozen 5-Star senators also defected, news reports said, making the right-wing League now the majority party in Parliament.
The earthquake within the 5-Stars capped weeks of tensions in the movement fueled by differences over Italy’s Ukraine policy. The 5-Star leader, former Premier Giuseppe Conte, has called for Italy to stop sending weapons to Ukraine and to focus more on a diplomatic resolution, creating a split with Di Maio who as foreign minister is responsible for implementing the government’s Ukraine policy.
“We had to decide which side of history to be on,” Di Maio told a late-night news conference.
But the recent 5-Star turmoil has just been the latest setback for the party that was founded as a grassroots anti-establishment movement and peaked in the 2018 parliamentary election, after which it emerged as the majority party in Parliament. But in recent years it has seen its popular support plummet and its base defect as the party leadership sought to remain in power by forming coalitions with the right, the left and most recently Draghi’s broad alliance.
Other political leaders were quick to seize on the development, with former Premier Matteo Renzi cheering what he said was the “end” of the 5-Star experiment.
“It was a political experience we always fought because we believed it hurt the country,” he tweeted. “Let’s not talk about it anymore. Let’s return to serious things, to politics.”
League leader Matteo Salvini vowed not to seek new government positions as a result of his party’s new parliamentary majority, saying he doesn’t seek “thrones.” He instead called for new measures to help Italians suffering from high gas and energy prices.
“The government can’t be blocked because of the upheaval in the 5-Star Movement,” he said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/italys-5-stars-in-chaos-as-di-maio-splits-forms-new-group/ | 2022-06-23T00:06:35Z |
DUBLIN, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 after U.S. market hours on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
TriNet will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on July 26, 2022 to discuss the financial results. TriNet encourages participants to pre-register for the conference call. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. To pre-register, go to: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10169096/f3a24c8ba0.
For those who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered, they can do so by dialing +1 (412) 317-5426 and requesting the "TriNet Conference Call."
The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of TriNet's website at investor.trinet.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on this site for approximately one year. A telephonic replay will be available for two weeks following the conference call at +1 (412) 317-0088 conference ID: 7851836.
About TriNet
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
TriNet and the TriNet logo are registered trademarks of TriNet. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Is there anything more summer than hot dogs and cornhole? To celebrate National Hot Dog Day this year, Pilot Flying J is partnering with Kraft Heinz for the ultimate summer-themed giveaway, special appearances of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile®, and a BOGO deal at participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers.
On July 20, hot dog fans will have the chance to win one of 10 custom designed cornhole prize packages including cornhole boards that feature the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile® at Pilot Flying J, HEINZ® ketchup and mustard themed bean bags, and carrying cases. For a chance to be one of the lucky "wieners", visit Pilot Flying J's Facebook page on July 20 and comment on the contest post to share which hot dog toppings you relish most.*
"There's no better way to celebrate National Hot Dog Day than Oscar Mayer® hot dogs, a giant Wienermobile®, and some friendly cornhole competition," says Jonathan Braatvedt, VP of Food and Beverage for Pilot Flying J. "Visit one of our stores for BOGO hot dogs that you can top to your liking, and you may even see the Wienermobile®!"
Those looking to fill their hot dog "meat-er" on National Hot Dog Day can get a buy one get one free deal at any participating Pilot and Flying J travel center. Save the offer in the myRewardsTM Plus app and redeem it in-store on July 20 for any hot dog or grill items.**
Be on the lookout for the well-known Oscar Mayer Wienermobile® as it travels to four Pilot and Flying J travel centers in honor of National Hot Dog Day. From its first run in 1936 to present day, the Wienermobile® has been spreading miles of smiles across America with their enthusiastic team of Hotdoggers for many years. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile® and Hotdoggers will be taking photos and saying hello at the following locations:
- Pilot Travel Center at 4154 West US Hwy 24 in Remington, Indiana on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT
- Pilot Travel Center at 9587 Charleston Hwy in St. George, South Carolina on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST
- Flying J Travel Center at 799 Jedburg Road in Summerville, South Carolina on July 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST
- Pilot Travel Center at 1050 Busse Road in Bensenville, Illinois on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT
For more information or to enter the National Hot Dog Day cornhole board giveaway, visit our Facebook page. To find a nearby Pilot or Flying J location, download the myRewards Plus™ app or visit locations.pilotflyingj.com.
The OSCAR MAYER and WEINERMOBILE trademarks are owned by Kraft Foods; the HEINZ trademarks are owned by Heinz Brands; and all are used with permission.
*Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. No purchase necessary. View the official contest rules for details.
**Data rates may apply. Participating locations only. Other terms and conditions may apply.
About Pilot Flying J
Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot Flying J"), the largest network of travel centers in North America, is committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop. The Pilot Flying J travel center network includes over 750 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces with more than 680 restaurants, 75,000 truck parking spaces, 5,300 deluxe showers, 6,200 diesel lanes and offers truck maintenance and tire service through Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J. Details on locations, amenities and rewards are available in the myRewards PlusTM app. More information on Pilot Flying J is available at www.pilotflyingj.com.
Pilot Flying J is part of the Pilot Company family of brands. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Company is currently ranked No. 7 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies. For additional information about Pilot Company, its 28,000 team members and commitment to giving back, visit www.pilotcompany.com.
About The Kraft Heinz Company
We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2020 net sales of approximately $26 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we're dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting www.kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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LONDON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corsearch, a global leader in the intellectual property ("IP") services industry, announced today the appointment of Abel Clark as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
As CEO, Abel will focus on accelerating growth and innovation at Corsearch. Abel has extensive experience executing customer-led growth strategies and leading global tech-enabled data, analytics and services businesses. He has a stellar track record of galvanizing strong and engaged teams to deliver increased value for customers, and to grow and scale businesses globally.
Abel joins Corsearch at an exciting time for the business. The company has grown significantly in recent years and has established itself as a visionary leader in tech-enabled clearance and protection solutions for brands, trademarks, and content.
"I'm thrilled to join Corsearch and lead the company through its next stage of rapid growth," said Abel Clark, CEO Corsearch. "It's such an exciting time for the company and our customers as we continue to leverage technology and the unparalleled industry experience of our team to innovate on behalf of our customers. I'm honored to join this talented team as we continue to pursue new opportunities for innovation and growth."
Most recently, Abel was CEO of Cision, a global leader in PR, IR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, where he led a commercial and operational transformation and delivered a step-change in organic growth. He also oversaw the successful acquisition and integration of Brandwatch, a leading digital consumer intelligence platform. Previously, Abel was the CEO and Chairman of TruSight, a startup backed by leading financial services companies and focused on third party risk management, and prior to that he was the Global Managing Director of Thomson Reuters' $5.5 billion Financial Division, serving over 40,000 customers across 100 countries.
Satoru Ogawa, interim CEO and former CFO of Corsearch, will continue to be a key member of the Corsearch executive team. He will assist with a smooth transition of leadership responsibilities to Abel and support the ongoing strategic development and growth of the company, building on his already extensive contribution to Corsearch.
"This is a great day for Corsearch. Abel is a proven world-class executive and we're delighted he will lead the company's next phase of growth. His experience of scaling global businesses, his growth orientation and his customer centricity are some of the many great assets Abel brings to the table," said Chris Cozzone of Astorg and Peter Connolly of Cobepa, both Corsearch Board members. "This is an exciting time for Abel to be joining Corsearch as the company continues to invest in product innovation to further push boundaries of brand protection and trademark solutions. We look forward to welcoming him to the company and the board of directors."
About Corsearch
Corsearch provides over 5,000 companies and law firms with data, analytics, and services to support them in establishing and protecting their intellectual property (IP) rights. From trademark clearance to brand and content protection, Corsearch partners with customers through technology-driven solutions that enable businesses to fully realize their brand value. Behind the world's best-known brands, there's Corsearch. Corsearch has over 1,500 employees with offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information about Corsearch's market-leading products and services, visit www.corsearch.com.
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MADISON, Wis., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that company management will participate in the following conference and invited investors to participate by webcast.
- Baird Global Healthcare Conference, New York
Fireside chat on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. ET
The webcast can be accessed in the investor relations section of Exact Sciences' website at www.exactsciences.com.
About Exact Sciences Corp.
A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences relentlessly pursues smarter solutions providing the clarity to take life-changing action, earlier. Building on the success of Cologuard® and Oncotype® tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its product pipeline to support patients before and throughout their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Exact Sciences unites visionary collaborators to help advance the fight against cancer. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.exactsciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on Twitter @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on Facebook.
Contact:
Megan Jones
Exact Sciences Corp.
meganjones@exactsciences.com
608-535-8815
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Nevada's largest one-day seniors event is expected to attract record crowds.
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevada's largest Aging Wellness Expo for active adults 50+ returns for the second seasonal event this year. This year's fall Aging Wellness Expo, powered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and presented by Optum Care Network of Nevada, returns to Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo welcomes supporting sponsors, which include Intermountain Healthcare, Comprehensive Cancer Centers, CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Humana, and P3 Health Partners.
Health, financial, home improvement companies, and countless resources are accessible to all expo goers. Early birds can enjoy coffee sponsored by Intermountain Healthcare and, in the afternoon, sample healthy snacks brought to you by Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Top experts and speakers will address topics including brain health, healthy living, preventative screenings, benefits of exercise for seniors, and Medicare basics.
"We're thrilled to host the largest one-day senior expo in the state," Review-Journal Publisher and Editor Keith Moyer said. "The overwhelming response from our readers attending the long-running fall event resulted in adding a second Aging Wellness Expo in the spring," said Moyer. "It's a great opportunity for the RJ community to come together twice a year to learn about health trends while sampling products and services that can enhance lives."
The YMCA of Southern Nevada will feature demonstrations on the Center Well Senior Primary Care Active Stage, including Zumba Gold and Hot Hula Fitness. At the Red Rock Main Stage, this year's entertainment lineup includes the "Swing It Girls," a production of vintage 40's vocals, "Sinatra Forever" featuring Rick Michel, and local jazz chanteuse Amanda King. Also, back by popular demand is the caricature artist booth featuring two Review-Journal artists sketching original keepsakes.
This year's Aging Wellness RJ Village will showcase some of your favorite Review-Journal print and digital products, including rjmagazine, vegasnation.com, and the Mobbed Up podcast series. You'll also meet award-winning journalists throughout the day, including two-time Pulitzer prize-winning political cartoonist Michael Ramirez, columnist Victor Joecks, and health reporter Mary Hynes. 7@7 digital news anchor Renee Summerour and Review-Journal special assignment producer Carrie Roper will serve as emcees.
Go to AgingwellnessExpo.com for updates and schedules. Also, follow the Review-Journal's Aging Wellness on Facebook for news and information about 50+ active lifestyles. Next spring's Aging Wellness Expo 2023 takes place Saturday, March 25, 2023, at South Point Hotel Casino and Spa.
About the Review-Journal
Since 1909, the Las Vegas Review-Journal has been Nevada's comprehensive media leader. Over the years, it has transformed itself from an award-winning newspaper that not only delivers local and community news but spans the globe with far-reaching topics and coverage. The Review-Journal has forged into multimedia and digital platforms through its website Reviewjournal.com, which includes a network of niche publications, breaking news, e-newsletters, customized content, custom printing, a production studio, and more to meet the specific needs of readers and advertisers alike.
Media Contact:
Christopher Calloway
702-383-0469
ccalloway@reviewjournal.com
https://www.reviewjournal.com/agingwellness/
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SOURCE Las Vegas Review-Journal | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/09/fall-aging-wellness-expo-celebrates-healthy-active-lifestyles-red-rock-casino-resort-spa/ | 2022-08-09T19:00:55Z |
Career-break engineers helping to shape team performance
BRISBANE, Australia, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel announced today launch of second intake of STEM returners at their Australia offices in Brisbane and Perth following the success of the pilot program in 2021.
The new intake will open in July for senior engineers from the areas of mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental engineering returning to the mining sector after a career break.
The program, facilitated by STEM Returners Australia, allows employers to attract candidates from a new talent pool and gives candidates a supported route back to their career.
"There is an untapped group of highly skilled and motivated engineers that struggle to re-enter the workforce after taking a break from their careers," said Leigh Carter, general manager Australia for Bechtel's Mining and Metals business. "Through the STEM Returners program, we can continue to grow the diversity in our team dynamic which improves our ability to better problem solve and innovate because of the experiences these STEM professionals bring to the team."
"Only by partnering with industry leaders who share our desire to change outdated recruitment practices will we make the vital improvements needed to help those who are finding it challenging to return to the sector and improve diversity and inclusion," said Marcail Roe, director of STEM Returners Australia. "Our program gives candidates a supported route back to their career while also providing employers with talented professionals."
The structured placement program includes hybrid working arrangements and provides additional support which includes coaching and mentoring, and access to a wider support network from Bechtel and STEM Returners Australia. Find out more on our blog.
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
Media contact:
Mat Ovenden
T : +6-402 061 611
Email: movenden@bechtel.com
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SOURCE Bechtel | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/17/bechtel-launches-second-round-stem-returners-program/ | 2022-06-17T03:13:36Z |
AMBER alert issued for 15-year-old girl believed to be abducted from Hawaii Island beach
WAIKOLOA (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - An AMBER alert has been issued Friday evening for a missing 15-year-old girl believed to be abducted from a beach on Hawaii Island.
Hawaii Island Police said Mikella Debina was last seen on the south side of Anaehoomalu Bay near Waikoloa Beach Drive at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Officials said she was last seen wearing a black bikini top and floral print bottoms.
Debina is 5 feet 3 inches, weighing 120 pounds with brown shoulder-length hair and a tan freckled complexion.
Investigators said she may be in the company of a local male described as being approximately 45-60 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build, and bareback wearing gray shorts.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.
If Debina is seen, contact police immediately at 911.
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Firm Converts Private Funds to '40 Act Registered Mutual Funds
DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perpetual US Services, LLC and Barrow Hanley Global Investors, subsidiaries of Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT), today announced the conversion of six commingled private funds into five '40 Act registered mutual fund vehicles in order to provide streamlined investment solutions for clients. The newly reorganized funds include:
- Barrow Hanley Credit Opportunities Fund (BCONX, BCOYX)
- Barrow Hanley Concentrated Emerging Markets ESG Opportunities Fund (BEOIX, BEOYX)
- Barrow Hanley Floating Rate Fund (BFRNX, BFRYX)
- Barrow Hanley Total Return Bond Fund (BTRIX, BTRYX)
- Barrow Hanley US Value Opportunities Fund (BVOIX, BVOYX)
Following the recent launch of the Barrow Hanley International Value Fund and the Barrow Hanley Emerging Markets Value Fund as well as the creation of Perpetual as an SEC Registered Investment Advisor in the US, these conversions expand Barrow Hanley's suite of mutual funds to US advisors and institutions seeking first-class investment solutions. The combined assets of the funds are in excess of $400M (as of 3/31/22).
"We are positioning Barrow Hanley to deliver its time-tested investment capabilities through a range of mutual fund vehicles and believe this structure is well-suited for today's environment and investors", said Chuck Thompson, Head of Distribution & Corporate Strategy - Americas for Perpetual. "Commingled funds are complex vehicles with liquidity restrictions and significantly higher initial investment minimums. Mutual funds are cost effective and provide fuller transparency—with easier purchase and redemption features."
"The funds continue to expand our distribution reach across multiples segments and provide a path for broader strategy adoption for Barrow Hanley while improving our ability to deliver flow diversification across the greater platform," said Robert Kenyon, Head of Intermediary & Business Management – Americas for Perpetual.
"Throughout our 43-year history, Barrow Hanley has purposefully created new strategies and vehicles in the best interest of our clients, their advisors, and consultants. Converting the private funds into mutual funds provides a modernized solution for clients", said Cory Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Barrow Hanley Global Investors.
As a dedicated value manager focused on fundamental analysis and valuation, Barrow Hanley pursues a valuation-centric strategy and strives to construct a portfolio of securities, selected on a bottom-up basis, that trade at levels below certain metrics, such as price/earnings (on normalized earnings), price-to-book, enterprise value to free cash flow, and enterprise value to sales ratios. The investment team employs a two-stage research process―incorporating both quantitative and qualitative elements.
"Barrow Hanley is known for its deep investment expertise and our product offerings and thoughtful conversions have the opportunity to positively impact the client experience and outcomes," added Cory Martin.
For additional information on the newly reorganized funds, please visit www.perpetual.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Perpetual US Services LLC serves as investment adviser to the Fund. Barrow Hanley serves as investment sub-adviser to the Fund and is responsible for the management of the Fund's portfolio of securities.
The Funds' returns will vary and you could lose money by investing in the Funds. The equity Funds invest most of their assets in equity securities of value companies where the primary risk is that securities may be unprofitable if the market fails to recognize their intrinsic worth or the portfolio manager misgauged that worth. Large-cap companies are generally more mature and the securities issued by these companies may not be able to reach the same levels of growth as the securities issued by small or mid-cap companies. The value of small and mid-cap equity securities may decrease in response to the activities of those companies or market and economic conditions. The equity Funds may invest in equity securities of international companies which have a greater degree of risk and increased volatility due to political and economic instability of some overseas markets. Changes in currency exchange rates and different accounting and taxation policies outside the U.S. can affect returns. Investing in emerging markets can increase these risks, including higher volatility and lower liquidity. Investing in Chinese securities involves a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in other more established economies or securities markets. A Fund's investment exposure to China may subject the Fund, to a greater extent than if investments were made in developed countries, to the risks of adverse securities markets, exchange rates and social, political, regulatory, economic, or environmental events and natural disasters that may occur in the China region. Investing in China A-Shares through the Shanghai - Hong Kong and Shenzhen - Hong Kong Stock Connect programs is subject to trading, clearance, settlement, and other procedures, which could pose risks to a Fund. ESG-oriented funds may underperform other similar funds that do not consider conscious company/ESG guidelines when making investment decisions.
Bonds and bond funds are subject to interest rate risk and will decline in value as interest rates rise. High-yield bond issuers are usually not as strong financially as investment-grade bond issuers and, therefore, are more likely to suffer an adverse change in financial condition that would result in the inability to meet a financial obligation. Accordingly, securities and loans involving such companies carry a higher risk of default and should be considered speculative. Investments in bank loans may be subject to limited public information and difficult to value. The secondary market for bank loans may be subject to irregular trading and wide bid/ask spreads, which may cause the Fund to be unable to realize the full value of its investment in the bank loan. Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) are debt securities issued in different tranches, with varying degrees of risk, and backed by an underlying portfolio consisting primarily of below investment grade corporate loans. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if payments are not made timely or credit strength weakens. CLOs are subject to liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, call risk and the risk of default of the underlying assets. Some Funds may invest in obligations with interest rates that are reset periodically, and the value of floating rate securities may decline if their interest rates do not rise as quickly, or as much, as general interest rates. There is no guarantee that a Fund's income will be exempt from federal or state income taxes. Capital gains, if any, are subject to capital gains tax. Income from municipal bonds may be subject to the alternative minimum tax." Real estate securities, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may be subject to additional risks, including interest rate, management, tax, economic, environmental and concentration risks.
Please carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information is contained in the Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus, which you may obtain by calling +1-866-778-6397. Read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing. Investing includes the risk of loss.
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About Barrow Hanley
Barrow Hanley is a diversified investment management firm offering value-focused investment strategies spanning global equities and fixed income. Recognized as one of the few remaining firms dedicated exclusively to value investing, Barrow Hanley enjoys a boutique culture with a singular focus to assist clients in meeting their investment objectives. Today, Barrow Hanley has approximately 100 employees, over half of which are investment professionals managing approximately $50B in assets for our valued clients. Barrow Hanley stewards the capital of corporate, public, multi-employer pension plans, mutual funds, endowments and foundations, and sovereign wealth funds across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. For further information, please visit www.barrowhanley.com.
About Perpetual
Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company, which has been serving clients since 1886. Across our four businesses: Perpetual Asset Management Australia, Perpetual Asset Management International, Perpetual Corporate Trust and Perpetual Private, we aim to protect and grow our clients' wealth, knowing that by doing so we can make a difference in their lives.
Our origin as a trustee company, coupled with our strong track record of investment performance, has created our reputation as one of the strongest brands in financial services in Australia.
Perpetual Asset Management International is growing international division with a presence in Hong Kong, the UK, Europe and the US. The division includes the operations of Trillium Asset Management (Trillium), a pioneering US ESG investment specialist, as well as Barrow Hanley Global Investors (Barrow Hanley), a diversified investment management firm that offers value-focused investment strategies spanning global equities, US equities and US fixed income.
For further information, visit www.perpetual.com.au.
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BENSALEM, Pa., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS).
Class Period: February 26, 2021 – May 31, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Digital Turbine investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) that, as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) that the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
To 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 Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon workers at a warehouse on New York City’s Staten Island overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the e-commerce giant’s history.
This time around, warehouse workers cast 618 votes — or about 62% — against the union, giving Amazon enough support to fend off a second labor win and raise questions as to whether the first victory was just a fluke.
According to the National Labor Relations Board, which oversees the process, 380 workers — or 38% — voted in favor of the grassroots union. Turnout was 61%, with about 1,600 workers eligible to vote, according to a voter list provided by Amazon.
The few ballots that were challenged by either the company or the nascent Amazon Labor Union, which led the organizing effort, were not enough to sway the outcome. Both parties have until next Monday to file objections. The ALU is weighing whether to object, said Seth Goldstein, a union attorney who provides pro-bono legal assistance to the group.
Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company was glad workers at the warehouse “were able to have their voices heard.”
“We look forward to continuing to work directly together as we strive to make every day better for our employees,” Nantel said.
A separate election held last month gave the ALU a surprise victory when workers at a different Staten Island facility voted in favor of unionizing. That was a first for Seattle-based Amazon in the U.S.
For the union, Monday’s defeat will surely sting. A second labor win was expected to fuel more organizing at the nation’s second largest employer, and cement the power and influence of the ALU.
But despite the momentum after the first win, it was unclear whether the group would be able to replicate its success. Organizers said they had lost some support at the warehouse after filing for an election in February because they directed more energy to the nearby facility that voted to unionize last month. There were also fewer organizers working at the warehouse — roughly 10 compared with the nearly 30 employed at the other warehouse.
Some experts believed part-time workers, who organizers say the smaller facility relies on heavily, would potentially offer less union support because they might have other sources of income outside Amazon.
Kate Andrias, professor of law at Columbia University and an expert in labor law, said it can also be harder to organize part-time workers because they “have less of a stake in improving the workplace” and “may be less likely to have strong relationships with co-workers.”
Despite the loss, Chris Smalls, the fired Amazon worker who leads the ALU, wrote on Twitter Monday that he was proud of the organizers who participated, saying they had a tougher challenge after the group’s prior win.
“Nothing changes we organize!” Smalls tweeted. “do not be discouraged or sad be upset and talk to your coworkers”
The same obstacles that plagued the effort the first time, including Amazon’s aggressive anti-union tactics, were at play again. In the lead-up to the election, Amazon continued to hold mandatory meetings to persuade its workers to reject the union effort, posted anti-union flyers and launched a website urging workers to “vote NO.”
Goldstein, the attorney working with the ALU, argues Amazon stepped up its “union-busting” campaign after the last election, disciplined organizers for engaging in union activities and barred them from displaying a pro-union sign in the breakroom. The union is also taking issue with the retailer’s use of mandatory anti-union meetings for its workers. The NLRB has allowed companies to mandate such meetings, but the labor board’s top prosecutor is currently trying to get them outlawed.
Kent Wong, the director of the UCLA Labor Center, anticipated that there will be setbacks and victories in organizing Amazon. He contrasted it to Starbucks, where several stores have voted to unionize. Wong noted Amazon’s famously high turnover rate makes it hard to organize and unlike individual Starbucks locations, with 15 to 20 workers, there are far more workers at each Amazon warehouse who must be persuaded to form a union.
“This one setback is not going to stall the momentum,” Wong said. “But if Amazon can block three or four or five in a row, it will be a message to other Amazon workers, it is going to be really hard.”
John Logan, director of labor and employment studies at San Francisco State University, said he wasn’t entirely surprised by the union’s loss. He said he believes that the ALU was stretched thin. A second union victory would have solidified the union’s position, he said, but the results in many ways were more important to Amazon than the fledgling labor group.
“A second defeat could have proved fatal to the company’s efforts to stop the organizing from spreading like wildfire, just as it has done at Starbucks,” Logan said. But he noted there’s no question that “the ALU’s organizing campaign will continue and that labor activism at Amazon will continue to spread across the country.”
Andrias said she believes the loss “highlights the fundamental problems with labor law and the extent to which employers are able to exercise coercive power over workers during the course of these union campaigns.”
Even after a victory is secured, it’s still an uphill battle. Amazon has disputed the first election organized by the ALU, arguing in a filing with the NLRB that the vote was tainted by organizers and by the board’s regional office in Brooklyn that oversaw the election. The company says it wants a new election, but union supporters believe it’s an effort to delay contract negotiations and potentially blunt some of the organizing momentum. A separate NLRB regional office in the Southwest will hold a hearing later this month over the company’s objections.
Meanwhile, the final outcome of a separate union election in Bessemer, Alabama, is still up in the air with 416 outstanding challenged ballots hanging in the balance. Hearings to review those ballots are expected to begin in the coming weeks. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/vote-tally-begins-in-2nd-amazon-union-election-in-nyc/ | 2022-05-03T11:04:31Z |
"Stranger Things" experiences a serious case of gigantism in its fourth and final season, with super-sized episodes and even more drawn-out lead-ups to things actually happening. That's not to say the seven episodes premiering this week don't have their moments, only that you have to wade through a lot of "Strange"-ness in order to encounter them.
After a near-three-year absence since Season 3, and with the kids looking conspicuously older and thus graduating into a different set of issues in a way that parallels the maturation in "Harry Potter" -- the Netflix series is in some ways a victim of its own success. Burdened by expectations and clearly unfettered in terms of creative interference, the producers have responded with a dizzying new threat while scattering the characters, in one case across the globe in terms of that cliffhanger involving Hopper (David Harbour).
The first two episodes feel particularly bloated before the storytelling by the Duffer brothers and company settles into its groove. Even then, there are detours and subplots that could easily be jettisoned or trimmed, killing time as the show peels back the latest peril from the Upside Down and what might be done to stop it.
The most effective aspect involves Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), who remains the emotional centerpiece of the series. Flashbacks that explore her beginnings and origin story -- as well as the debate over whether she's a monster or, as her friends see her, a superhero -- serve as the highlight of these episodes, though that story arc isn't immune to the overall misstep of advancing too slowly.
Of course, those completely enamored with the show might decide there's no such thing as too much of a good thing, and "Stranger Things" -- now unfolding in 1986 -- rewards them with a fresh assortment of pop-culture references and homages, from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" to "E.T. the Extraterrestrial" to "The Silence of the Lambs" (yes, the movie didn't come out till 1991, but never mind). There are also some new faces with genre underpinnings, among them Robert Englund, a.k.a. Freddy Krueger.
Lavishly produced, the fourth season seemingly ups the ante on cruelty and bullying as well, leveraging the vulnerability of its nerdy characters. At the same time, the soap-opera-ish elements of the relationships have begun to feel a trifle played out, or perhaps just overshadowed by the dire dangers facing the kids and indeed the world.
In what appears to be an effort to spread the hype (and subscriber satisfaction) over a longer period, Netflix has announced that it will withhold the two climactic episodes until July, creating another cliffhanger before viewers learn everyone's ultimate fate. As is, these seven chapters total nearly nine hours, so anyone planning a weekend binge should budget accordingly.
Almost six years after its premiere, "Stranger Things" has achieved a place in the pop-culture firmament that helped elevate Netflix, so it's understandable, even logical that the service and filmmakers would be in no hurry to say goodbye.
That said, it certainly wouldn't have hurt to hurry "Things" along a little. Because while there's a fine line between Hawkins and the Upside Down, from a narrative perspective the portal separating epic from overkill can be just as narrow.
"Stranger Things" premieres the first part of its fourth and final season May 27 on Netflix.
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Boys & Girls Club, Clean the World and Meals on Wheels Among National Donation Recipients
LAS VEGAS, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment has shared details on a $3.3 million donation to dozens of national and local non-profit organizations through the company's corporate giving platform, the Caesars Foundation. This year's recipients include a first-ever partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of America and a donation to Meals on Wheels for the 20th consecutive year. The Caesars Foundation also gave to long time partners Clean the World Foundation, International Center for Responsible Gaming, National Park Trust and others. The gifts focus on organizations that fall into Caesars Entertainment's core values including non-profits focusing on responsible gaming, sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
"At Caesars Entertainment, we're focused on giving back to the communities where our guests and Team Members live, work and play," said Heather Rapp, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility. "These funds will provide critical support for communities and programs in need across the U.S."
National organizations receiving funding include:
- Boys & Girls Club of America
- Clean the World Foundation
- International Center for Responsible Gaming
- Meals on Wheels America
- National Park Trust
- Public Education Foundation
- Second Wind Dreams
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council
The Caesars Foundation is a private foundation funded by resorts owned or operated by Caesars Entertainment and is the entity through which Caesars funds non-profit programs. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting the communities in which Caesars Entertainment operates with an ongoing commitment to economic development while improving the quality of life of Team Members and their families, the community, and society at large. To learn more about Caesars Entertainment's corporate social responsibility, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified gaming-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment offers diversified amenities and one-of-a-kind destinations, with a focus on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
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ISS Reinforces Ceragon's Concerns Regarding Valuation and Certainty
ISS States: "[Aviat's] offer lacks the certainty seen in typical M&A proxy contests."
Ceragon Urges Shareholders to Vote "AGAINST" All Proposals on the WHITE Proxy Card
ROSH HA'AIN, Israel, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) (the "Company", "Ceragon", "we", "us", or "our"), issued the following statement with reference to a report issued by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS") in connection with Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled to be held on August 23, 2022.
We are pleased that ISS recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST all of Aviat's nominees and echoes Ceragon's concerns regarding valuation and certainty. As stated in its report1:
ISS highlighted a number of significant concerns regarding Aviat's low-ball indication of interest, and the uncertainties around Aviat's ability to finance the transaction:
ISS concludes that: "...a vote AGAINST all the dissident nominees is warranted."
We agree with ISS' recommendation to vote AGAINST all of Aviat's nominees. We believe that Aviat's nominees would leave Ceragon with a weak, inexperienced Board that will not be able to effectively oversee the Company's strategy or negotiate on behalf of Ceragon shareholders.
Our Board is comprised of leaders with substantial telecom and public company board experience. Our directors have served as executives and directors of many companies that have created meaningful shareholder value and have a robust track record of supporting M&A that deliver fair value to shareholders. Our Board continues to refresh itself, including the addition of three new independent directors at last year's AGM. Moreover, we continue to work on refreshing our Board with input from our shareholders.
As we have repeatedly stated, our Board remains open to exploring a transaction with Aviat or anyone else, but only if such combination delivers full, fair and certain value.
As ISS states: "It is in shareholders' best interests to encourage a hostile acquirer to submit an offer that is subject to as little conditionality as possible and is at an initial value sufficient to "earn" a seat at the negotiating table."
We are also pleased to have the support from our research analysts and many of our shareholders, including our largest shareholder, who believe that Aviat's indication of interest significantly undervalues Ceragon and support our Board.
The Ceragon Board and leadership team are focused on doing what is right for Ceragon, our shareholders and our customers. We are confident that we have the right strategy and the right leadership team to continue positioning our company for success. Ceragon urges shareholders to vote "AGAINST" all proposals on the WHITE proxy card to prevent Aviat's attempt to take control of the Ceragon Board.
Ceragon reminds shareholders that every vote is important. Shareholders are urged to discard any GOLD proxy materials and only to vote AGAINST using the WHITE proxy card.
If you have any questions or require any assistance with voting your shares, please contact the Company's proxy solicitor, Morrow Sodali LLC at 800-662-5200 (toll-free in North America) or +1 203-658-9400 or email at CRNT@info.morrowsodali.com.
Evercore is serving as financial advisor and Shibolet and Latham & Watkins LLP are serving as legal advisors to Ceragon.
About Ceragon Networks
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the global innovator and leading solutions provider of 5G wireless transport. We help operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers' quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions. Our customers include service providers, public safety organizations, government agencies and utility companies, which use our solutions to deliver 5G & 4G broadband wireless connectivity, mission-critical multimedia services, stabilized communications, and other applications at high reliability and speed.
Ceragon's unique multicore technology and disaggregated approach to wireless transport provides highly reliable, fast to deploy, high-capacity wireless transport for 5G and 4G networks with minimal use of spectrum, power, real estate, and labor resources. It enables increased productivity, as well as simple and quick network modernization, positioning Ceragon as a leading solutions provider for the 5G era. We deliver a complete portfolio of turnkey end-to-end AI-based managed and professional services that ensure efficient network rollout and optimization to achieve the highest value for our customers. Our solutions are deployed by more than 400 service providers, as well as more than 800 private network owners, in more than 150 countries. For more information please visit: www.ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks® and FibeAir® are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd. in the United States and other countries. CERAGON ® is a trademark of Ceragon Networks Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective holders.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Ceragon's management about Ceragon's business, financial condition, results of operations, micro and macro market trends and other issues addressed or reflected therein. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: projections of demand, revenues, net income, gross margin, capital expenditures and liquidity, competitive pressures, order timing, supply chain and shipping, components availability, growth prospects, product development, financial resources, cost savings and other financial and market matters. You may identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "targets", "expects", "intends", "potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
Although we believe that the projections reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations therefrom will not be material. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Ceragon's future results or performance to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, any ongoing actions taken and future actions that may be taken by Aviat Networks Inc. or other stockholders or others; the continuing impact of the components shortage due to the global shortage in semiconductors, chipsets, components and other commodities, on our supply chain, manufacturing capacity and ability to timely deliver our products, which have caused, and could continue to cause delays in deliveries of our products and in the deployment of projects by our customers, risk of penalties and orders cancellation created thereby, as well as profit erosion due to constant price increase, payment of expedite fees and costs of inventory pre-ordering and procurement acceleration of such inventory, and the risk of becoming a deadstock if not consumed; the continued effect of the global increase in shipping costs and decrease in shipping slots availability on us, our supply chain and customers, which have resulted, and may continue to result in, price erosion, late deliveries and the risk of penalties and orders cancellation due to late deliveries; the impact of the transition to 5G technologies on our revenues if such transition is developed differently than we anticipated; the risks relating to the concentration of a major portion of our business on large mobile operators around the world from which we derive a significant portion of our ordering, that due to their relative effect on the overall ordering coupled with inconsistent ordering pattern and volume of business directed to us, creates high volatility with respect to our financial results and results of operations; the effect of the competition from other wireless transport equipment providers and from other communication solutions that compete with our high-capacity point-to-point wireless products; the continued effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and markets and on us and on the markets in which we operate and our and our customers, providers, business partners and contractors business and operations; the risks relating to increased breaches of network or information technology security along with increase in cyber-attack activities, growing cyber-crime threats, and changes in privacy and data protection laws, that could have an adverse effect on our business; risks associated with any failure to meet our product development timetable, including delay in the commercialization of our new chipset; imposition of additional sanctions and global trade limitations in connection with Russia's invasion to Ukraine, the effects of general economic conditions and trends on the global and local markets in which we operate and such other risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our results, as further detailed in Ceragon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Such forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our results, represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. Such forward-looking statements do not purport to be predictions of future events or results and there can be no assurance that it will prove to be accurate. Ceragon may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future but the company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so except as may be required by law.
Ceragon's public filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may also be obtained from Ceragon's website at www.ceragon.com.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ceragon has filed a definitive proxy statement and WHITE proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the 2022 Extraordinary General Meeting of Ceragon Shareholders (the "2022 Extraordinary General Meeting"). CERAGON SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents as and when filed by Ceragon with the SEC without charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Ceragon Investor & Media Contact:
Maya Lustig
Ceragon Networks
Tel. +972-54-677-8100
mayal@ceragon.com
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PharmaVoice 100 is an annual list of the most inspiring people in the life-sciences industry
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WCG, the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research, today announced that Lori Abrams, Vice President, Patient Advocacy and Clinical Research Diversity, has been named a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion in the PharmaVoice 100 Class of 2022.
"Lori has been a passionate patient advocate, determined to improve healthcare for underserved communities and marginalized individuals since the early days of the AIDS crisis," said WCG Chief Executive Officer Sam Srivastava. "Her compassion, leadership, and can-do attitude have made her a constant source of inspiration and a popular mentor for her colleagues."
"I am delighted and humbled to have been selected as a PharmaVoice 100 honoree. This award recognizes not just my efforts, but also the tireless dedication of our team which is devoted to building trust in local communities and breaking down barriers so that all patients have an equal opportunity to get the high-quality healthcare they need and deserve," said Abrams.
Abrams' impact has been felt throughout her career beginning with her work with the Laboratory of Immunoregulation at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. There she helped develop drug candidates to treat HIV/AIDS and later managed clinical trials for HIV/AIDS treatments in the U.S. military. Her lobbying efforts gained an additional $32 million per year in funding. She has received personal recognition as a delegate to the White House Conference on HIV/AIDS and an Advocacy Award from Congresswoman Constance Morella. Abrams later joined Bristol-Myers Squib (BMS) where she built one of the pharmaceutical industry's earliest clinical trial advocacy and diversity groups as BMS' first director of Diversity & Patient Engagement.
In her current role at WCG, Abrams helps underserved minority patients overcome barriers to access clinical trials. Abrams and her team bring together clinical research organizations (CROs), healthcare providers, researchers, diverse patient populations, and community representatives to design and execute clinical trials. They help to structure the dialog and identify opportunities where the research team can work with the patients and care providers to train investigators, mitigate community-related issues, develop study-related materials, and assist in social media outreach.
By making clinical trials more inclusive, Abrams' team helps to ensure that new drugs and devices are safe and effective for all patient populations who may want to use them.
About WCG
WCG is the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research. Comprised of two divisions, the industry's first central IRB – WCG IRB – and first clinical services organization, WCG enables biopharmaceutical companies, CROs, and institutions to advance the delivery of new treatments and therapies to patients, while maintaining the highest standards of human participant protection. For more information, please visit www.wcgirb.com, www.wcgclinical.com or follow us on Twitter @WCGClinical or LinkedIn.
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Snowballs not baseballs: Winter storm wipes out Mets-Rockies
By MIKE CRANSTON
Associated Press
DENVER (AP) — A winter storm warning has postponed the opener of the Colorado Rockies’ three-game series against the New York Mets. The forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow at Coors Field in Denver. The teams will attempt to make it up in a split doubleheader on Saturday. More snow was in the forecast for Saturday morning before it was expected to clear, with a low of 34 degrees in the evening. The rare late-May mountain storm started as rain Friday morning, but was expected to switch to snow in the afternoon with the temperature plunging to freezing. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/20/snowballs-not-baseballs-winter-storm-wipes-out-mets-rockies/ | 2022-05-20T21:02:39Z |
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) eased by 0.1% in June following gains of 0.5% in May and 1.0% in April, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Chemical output was mixed across regions. The U.S. CPRI is measured as a three-month moving average (3MMA).
On a 3MMA basis, chemical production within segments was mixed in June. There were gains in the production of synthetic rubber, industrial gases, coatings, manufactured fibers, synthetic dyes and pigments, adhesives, other organic chemicals, crop protection chemicals, other specialty chemicals, and fertilizers. These gains were offset by lower production of plastic resins, organic chemicals, and consumer products.
As nearly all manufactured goods are produced using chemistry in some form, manufacturing activity is an important indicator for chemical demand. Manufacturing output eased by 0.1% in June (3MMA). The 3MMA trend in manufacturing production was mixed, with gains in the output of motor vehicles, aerospace, iron and steel, oil and gas extraction, and rubber products.
Compared with June 2021, U.S. chemical production was ahead by 2.5%, a slower rate of growth than last month. Chemical production was higher than a year ago in all regions except the Gulf Coast, which was 0.5% lower.
The U.S. CPRI was developed to track chemical production activity in seven regions of the United States. The U.S. CPRI is based on information from the Federal Reserve, and as such, includes monthly revisions as published by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. CPRI includes the most recent Federal Reserve benchmark revision released on June 28, 2022. To smooth month-to-month fluctuations, the U.S. CPRI is measured using a three-month moving average. The reading in June reflects production activity during April, May, and June.
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the multibillion-dollar business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products, technologies and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health, safety and security performance through Responsible Care®; common sense advocacy addressing major public policy issues; and health and environmental research and product testing. ACC members and chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development, and are advancing products, processes and technologies to address climate change, enhance air and water quality, and progress toward a more sustainable, circular economy.
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The two-night experience invites guests to test the latest machines, wings, and wheels in one of the most unique landscapes in the country on September 7-10, 2022
LAS VEGAS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robb Report, the world's leading authority in luxury lifestyle, proudly announces its annual return to Las Vegas for Dream Machines: Land & Air, bringing guests an elite experience with the latest machines, wings, and wheels for a fun, adrenaline-driven desert adventure, taking place September 7-10, 2022, at Resorts World Las Vegas. The two-night action-packed getaway follows the success of Robb Report's tailored travel experience at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and continues the brand's world-class lineup of live events, including Culinary Masters, the 20th anniversary Car of the Year Napa Valley, and Car of the Year Boca Raton.
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BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai will try again to reopen in a few days after it has eliminated COVID-19 transmission among the general population as the outbreak in China’s largest city subsides, an official said Friday.
The strict lockdown of the city — now in its seventh week, but lifted and reinforced at times to the frustration of residents — is part of the ruling Communist Party’s “zero-COVID” policy that has exacted a mounting economic tolland that even the World Health Organizationsays may be unsustainable.
The goal in Shanghai is to achieve “elimination in society,” meaning any new cases would only be in people already in isolation, Vice Mayor Wu Qing said at a news conference. That would allow an “orderly opening, limited (population) flow, and differentiated management,” Wu said.
No exact date beyond the middle of the month was given, nor did Wu say how the reopening would occur except that the city intends to gradually restore industrial production, education and medical services.
Shanghai officials have made similar assurances in the past, only for restrictions to return even as cases wane in the city of 25 million people.
Complaints about food shortages and other hardships and videos posted online showing people in Shanghai and other areas arguing with police have been deleted by censors.
In Beijing, which has a much smaller outbreak, more daily testing has been ordered, classes have been suspended, people have been ordered to work from home, restaurants are restricted to takeout service, and many shops, tourist sites, banks and government offices are closed.
Some residential communities are under lockdown and residents have been warned to avoid traveling between city districts.
Shanghai reported 2,096 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, all but 227 of them in people not showing symptoms. Beijing reported 50 cases, in line with recent daily totals.
At a Friday briefing, National Health Commission spokesperson Mi Feng said that while case numbers are dropping, local transmission has not been entirely cut in some places and the situation remains “grim and complex.”
In a sign that testing may become routine in the future, authorities have ordered all cities to set up testing sites that are no more than 15 minutes’ walk from where people live. Shanghai alone now has more than 5,700 in operation, with plans for another 4,200, state media reported.
China’s Foreign Ministry dismissed as “irresponsible” WHO’s doubts expressed earlier this week about continuing the “zero-COVID” approach mandating strict lockdowns, mass testing and the compulsory removal to crowded centralized quarantine centers of anyone who tests positive or is a close contact.
Experts have questioned the policy’s continued use given that vaccines are widely available, and it has affected growth in the world’s second largest economy as well as global supply chains.
Yet it has become ever-more closely identified with Chinese President and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, who is determined to maintain tight social control and shore up his and the party’s authority ahead of a key party congress later this year.
Already highly limited rights to privacy, free speech and personal autonomy have been further restricted in the name of fighting the pandemic. China’s borders have been largely closed for more than two years, and this week the government said it would tighten restrictions on outbound travel by Chinese citizens and increase scrutiny over the issuance of passports.
At a meeting last week, the party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee said it was committed to “resolutely fighting any attempts to distort, question or dismiss China’s anti-COVID policy.”
“In the face of mounting uncertainties due to COVID-19, one thing remains certain — China will stick to its dynamic zero-COVID policy that has proven pragmatic and effective,” the official Xinhua News Agency said in an editorial Thursday.
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TUSCON, Ariz., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nurse RaDonda Vaught received a sentence of three years' probation after being convicted of criminally negligent homicide and gross neglect of an impaired adult in an incident that occurred on Dec 26, 2017. For the nurse, this ends years of wondering whether she would spend 8 years in prison, but not the questions about the event.
Nurse Vaught erroneously gave vercuronium, a paralyzing agent, to a 75-year-old patient instead of Versed, a sedating agent, prior to a procedure. She had overridden several warnings as she accessed the medication from the pharmacy cabinet. The software system issues so many warnings, often trivial or inappropriate, that it had become routine to override them so that patient care could proceed. After administering the dose, she was called away to assist in the emergency room. Tragically, the patient died.
Hundreds of workers rallied outside the courthouse during the sentencing hearing, warning that criminalizing errors would lead to more hospital deaths because of reluctance to report errors.
Nurse Vaught immediately acknowledged her error. The hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, did not, however, notify the county medical examiner of an unexpected death, but attributed it to a brain bleed. The hospital also failed to notify state or federal officials of the error or the death, though they were obligated by law to do so. The incident did not become public until an anonymous tip prompted an unannounced federal inspection almost a year later, when many serious deficiencies were found.
"The nurse was criminally charged and has a felony conviction, but what happened to hospital officials responsible for reporting and correcting hazardous conditions?" asks AAPS executive director Jane Orient, M.D. "Why can paralyzing agents even be obtained by nurses for patients getting a routine scan?"
"Threatening a nurse with a decade in prison for a terrible but unintentional error does not fix the system problems or make patients safer, but it does cause capable, dedicated people to re-think their career plans."
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) is a national organization representing physicians in all specialties since 1943. Its motto is omnia pro aegroto (everything for the patient).
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The company's frictionless online factoring platform offers same-day invoice factoring to trucking owner-operators, fleets and freight brokers across the U.S.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcap, a fast-growing freight factoring and alternative lending brand, has brought together America's top factoring experts to launch a fast, convenient invoice factoring solution designed to support trucking owner-operators, fleets and freight brokers across the nation. Unlike other factoring providers, Transcap delivers same-day funding with no hidden fees, volume requirements, strict credit restrictions or long-term commitments.
Often operating under tight margins and slow payment terms, many carriers face cash flow constraints. They typically wait 45, 60 or even 90 days for paid invoices, making it extremely difficult to cover fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, taxes and unexpected costs. Transcap helps overcome these challenges by simplifying and accelerating access to working capital.
"There's tremendous demand and growth potential for the entire industry, but small to mid-size owner-operators can't survive without consistent, reliable cash flow," says Craig Cohen, President of Transcap. "That's why we provide a factoring solution that gets them the money they need quickly, so they can stay on the road and remain competitive."
After completing a simple, 60-second application on Transcap.com, trucking companies of all sizes can receive factoring approval within 24 hours or less. Once approved, carriers upload or email invoices for immediate cash from anywhere on the road. For new clients, Transcap waives fees for the first invoice. Clients who refer other trucking carriers or brokers receive a $500 referral bonus when they sign up.
Additional client perks include fuel savings cards and discounts on tires, maintenance, insurance and more through the Transcap preferred partner network.
"Whether you're an owner-operator or managing an entire fleet, trucking is a tough business," says Cohen. "We make it our mission to remove as many roadblocks as possible and make their lives easier."
Transcap was launched by a group of industry-leading factoring experts, including Joel Adelman, the Founder and former CEO of Advance Partners. The Transcap team has lent over $20 billion to entrepreneurs nationwide in previous roles and plans to do the same for trucking businesses of all sizes.
To learn more about Transcap's funding options, become part of the company's preferred partner network or earn competitive commissions for deal referrals, visit Transcap.com.
About Transcap
Transcap was founded with a simple idea: To give trucking companies the fast, easy cash flow they need to succeed. We deliver freight factoring and alternative funding solutions designed to support owner-operators and fleets across the U.S. To learn more, visit Transcap.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today that Nomadx, a subsidiary of Woodruff Sawyer, has launched the first Managing General Agent (MGA) dedicated exclusively to Trustee Liability. Working in partnership with Beazley Group, a Lloyds of London specialist insurer with an A rating by A.M. Best., the Nomadx Trustee Liability MGA provides trustees with the insurance program they need to identify, mitigate and transfer the risk they assume when they agree to serve as a trustee.
The rules and laws governing trustees and other fiduciaries are complex and often contradictory. Many fiduciaries, especially individuals and professional advisors, are not aware that their decisions are subject to Fiduciary standards—the highest duty under the law—and that they are personally liable. In a time of increased litigation, this situation has significantly increased the risks for fiduciaries.
The Nomadx Trustee Liability MGA, in partnership with Balance Partners, was developed by experts in the field to inform and protect trustees quickly using a straightforward application process, making obtaining proper insurance coverage easy. The offering is available for Trustees administering assets of over $5 million and includes the following coverages.
- $5 million liability
- Coverage for fiduciary and non-fiduciary roles
- Blanket coverage for trusts
- Cyber liability coverage
- General liability coverage
- Advancement of defense costs
Judith Pearson, Family Office & Trustee Liability Resource Group Leader, says "Woodruff Sawyer's support of Nomadx was a great leap forward for Family Office and Trustee risk mitigation. Our new MGA, in partnership with Balance Partners, will provide a comprehensive insurance solution in an easy-to-use-and-acquire format, which works well for both seasoned trustees and those who are new to family offices. As the only MGA dedicated to Trustee Liability, this is a welcome addition to the market."
Richard Everall, Focus Group Leader, Beazley adds "We are excited to support Nomadx and the Balance Partners team on this trustee liability program. Together, the program will benefit from not only best-in-class underwriting expertise but will also service its clients via a state-of-the-art operational platform and a knowledgeable underwriting team."
Joe Calise, co-founder and partner Balance Partners confirms, "We are delighted to partner with Nomadx on this Trustee Liability program and look forward to providing and managing the infrastructure needed to transact this rapidly evolving class of business."
Judith Pearson, founder of Nomadx Solutions, joined Woodruff Sawyer in 2020. Nomadx, in partnership with Balance Partners, provides professional liability insurance services exclusively for trustees. Woodruff Sawyer, one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, protects the people and assets of more than 4,000 companies. We provide expert counsel and fierce advocacy to protect clients against their most critical risks in property and casualty, management liability, cyber liability, employee benefits, and personal wealth management. An active partner of Assurex Global and International Benefits Network, Woodruff Sawyer provides expertise and customized solutions where clients need it, with headquarters in San Francisco, offices throughout the US, and global reach on six continents. For more information, call 844.972.6326, or visit woodruffsawyer.com.
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Funding to Four Community Health Centers Advances Medication Management Programs for Vulnerable Patients Managing Chronic Disease
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, along with Direct Relief and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), today announced they have awarded four community health centers with a total of $1.08 million to implement programs to support chronic disease management to underserved communities.
The BD Helping Build Healthy Communities™ Innovations in Care award recognizes U.S. community health centers for excellence in helping vulnerable patients manage their complex chronic diseases and improve their overall health. This year's awardees will receive a grant for $270,000 each to build upon the demonstrated impact their novel care approaches have on at-risk populations. All four community health centers also received the Innovations in Care award in 2021.
The supplemental funding will enable the health centers to continue enhancing impact through holistic, culturally sensitive, team-based care and by providing pharmacist-led patient education and counseling. The funding will also be used to help remove barriers to care by addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) — including where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship and their age, all of which affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.
"Racial and ethnic minorities in the United States are more likely to experience worse health outcomes for complex chronic conditions, yet less likely to receive preventive health services," said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. "We are directly addressing these health inequities by investing in community health centers that help ensure underserved patients receive quality care. These centers are located in high-need areas, available to all regardless of their ability to pay, and deliver culturally relevant care to meet the specific needs and priorities of their communities."
The following Innovations in Care 2022 award winners are:
- Healthnet in Indianapolis, Indiana, is using its grant funding to expand a diabetes education program to assess and proactively address the behavioral health and SDOH needs of pre-diabetic and diabetic patients so they can manage their diagnosis and live a healthy lifestyle. The grant is also helping fund a clinical dietitian to provide proactive outreach and nutrition education for at-risk patients.
- Northeast Valley Health Corporation in San Fernando, California, is using its grant funding to ensure high-risk Hispanic patients have the opportunity to meet with a clinical pharmacist for medication reconciliation and adherence counseling, and to offer assessments based on SDOH. Funding will also enable a bilingual patient navigator to connect patients with social services that address identified needs, in addition to the creation of an automated patient risk assignment to provide more customized services and referrals by a patient care team.
- Share Our Selves in Costa Mesa, California, is using its grant funding to enable patients who face multiple chronic conditions and take multiple, complex medications, to receive individualized care coordination including medication delivery, medication synchronization, patient education, remote monitoring device training and virtual visits with pharmacists. Additional funding is being used to enhance technologies that will better integrate patient SDOH data alongside their medical information to create more impactful interventions.
- Wahiawa Center for Community Health in Wahiawa, Hawaii, is using its grant funding to support the creation of an integrated care team and care model to address chronic disease, particularly within Asian and Pacific Islander communities. This team approach seeks to improve medication adherence to prevent health complications associated with chronic disease and cultural, social, economic and environmental challenges like poor health literacy and a lack of food and housing. The addition of a population health coordinator provides a dedicated resource for collecting and tracking more in-depth data on SDOH, hemoglobin A1c, health screening tools and comprehensive diabetes services throughout the year.
Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief said, "This effort is an extraordinary example of leadership by BD to award and elevate initiatives from community health centers that improve the health and lives of people with chronic health conditions. Direct Relief is deeply grateful to BD and to NACHC for their collaboration and support."
"Health centers are more than healers. Health centers are problem-solvers who reach beyond the walls of the conventional health care delivery system to address the social drivers of health, such as stable housing, food insecurity, mental health and so much more," said Rachel A. Gonzales-Hanson, interim president and CEO of NACHC. "Private funding partnerships made possible by BD and Direct Relief are essential to support innovative approaches that health centers bring to foster wellness and health equity in underserved communities."
The BD Helping Build Healthy Communities initiative, which is funded by BD and the BD Foundation, and implemented jointly by Direct Relief and NACHC, has provided 52 awards to community health centers in 20 states since 2013, with a total commitment of $22.6 million in cash and product donations. Visit news.bd.com/esg for more information on the company's environmental, social and governance commitments and progress.
For more information about the 2022 winners of BD Helping Build Healthy Communities Innovations in Care award, visit www.directrelief.org/bdhbhc.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
About Direct Relief
A humanitarian organization committed to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies, Direct Relief delivers lifesaving medical resources throughout the U.S. and world to communities in need – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. For more information, visit www.DirectRelief.org.
About National Association of Community Health Centers
Established in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the leading national voice for America's Health Centers and as an advocate for health care access for the medically underserved and uninsured. For more information, visit www.nachc.org.
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Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose walks tightrope in Tuesday’s GOP primary
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN
In the weeks after the 2020 presidential election, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was clear: He had faith in Ohio’s election results and little patience for politicians of either party who make baseless claims of election wrongdoing.
“I think it’s irresponsible when Republicans say an election was stolen and don’t have evidence,” LaRose told journalists with the Cleveland Plain Dealer in mid-November 2020 as then-President Donald Trump refused to concede his loss and seethed about widespread fraud.
Eighteen months later, Trump is still raging about fraud, but LaRose has embraced the former President’s endorsement of his reelection bid ahead of Tuesday’s primary in the Buckeye State.
LaRose, who is seeking a second term as Ohio’s election chief, also has struck a sharper and more partisan tone. He’s tweeted that “President Trump is right to say voter fraud is a serious problem.” And he’s suggested that Democrats would undermine secure elections in the state should they win top slots in Ohio.
His shifting rhetoric illustrates the tightrope the former state senator is walking in a state where the main event in Tuesday’s primary is the crowded, ugly and expensive brawl for the GOP nomination to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Rob Portman.
“This is a person who absolutely billed himself as a call-the-balls-and-the-strikes, fair election administrator,” David Niven, a political scientist at the University of Cincinnati, said of LaRose and his pitch to Ohio voters four years ago.
“He presented himself as above petty, partisan politics,” Niven added. “To go from that to playing footsie with election deniers is a real transformation.”
In a statement to CNN, LaRose campaign spokesman Adam Rapien said: “The Secretary is proud to have received President Trump’s endorsement and agrees with him that there are a number of other states that need to fortify their election security laws and protocols.”
“Ohio’s elections are secure, accessible, and accurate, which is precisely why President Trump is backing Secretary LaRose in Tuesday’s election,” he added.
LaRose also sided with Trump in endorsing author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance in the crowded GOP Senate primary. Multiple contenders had jockeyed for Trump’s endorsement in that race before the former President gave the nod to the “Hillbilly Elegy” author.
The secretary of state’s position reflects the challenges GOP incumbents who defended the 2020 election results face as Trump seeks to remake the Republican Party in his image, political observers say.
Secretary of state races
Secretary of state elections often are sleepy, low-profile affairs. But around the country, sitting secretaries of state are facing challenges this year from candidates who question the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
In 2018, LaRose ran unopposed for his party’s nomination.
This time around, LaRose, a 43-year-old former Army Green Beret, faces a primary challenge from former state lawmaker John Adams, who has expressed doubts that Biden legitimately won the 2020 election.
The winner in the GOP contest will face Democrat Chelsea Clark, who sits on the city council in a Cincinnati-area suburb and is running unopposed for her party’s nomination.
While LaRose might not be household name, Rick Hasen, an election law expert at the University of California’s law school at Irvine, said the Republican has had a national “reputation as a fair shooter.”
His sharpened rhetoric, Hasen said, “shows just how hard it is for Republicans to take a principled stand on fair elections. It’s sad and shows the danger of these times.”
LaRose, who supported Trump’s 2016 presidential bid, is the only incumbent state election chief to win Trump’s endorsement to date. He also represents a state Trump won comfortably in 2020.
In Georgia, by contrast, current GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger earned Trump’s ire after refusing to “find” the votes to overturn President Joe Biden’s narrow victory there. That led to Trump endorsing Rep. Jody Hice, who embraced the former President’s effort to overturn the 2020 election and is among Raffensperger’s opponents in the May 24 primary.
As he works to burnish his conservative bona fides, Raffensperger has zeroed in on allegations of noncitizens attempting to cast ballots in the Peach State. He also has called for a state constitutional amendment to ban noncitizens from voting, although that prohibition already is enshrined in state law.
Playing politics
In addition to his role as elections chief, LaRose is part of the GOP majority on a new redistricting commission. He joined his fellow Republicans in approving state legislative maps that the Ohio Supreme Court has rejected as partisan gerrymanders that violate the state constitution.
In response, LaRose has said he would not oppose impeaching the court’s Republican Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor for siding with Democrats to reject the maps.
At a recent rally in Delaware, Ohio, Trump specifically touted LaRose’s “fantastic job on redistricting” as a reason for GOP voters to back him.
Election observers say LaRose’s transformation might be less about any fears of stumbling in Tuesday’s primary and more about the future of the Republican Party in the Buckeye State and his place in it should he seek higher office.
One possibility: a challenge to US Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat on the ballot in 2024. LaRose has not tipped his hand, saying he’s focused on his current job.
Democrats already have begun to look ahead to the potential 2024 Senate matchup and go on the attack.
“Ohioans can’t trust Frank LaRose to care about anything but himself and a Senate race he’ll lose in two years,” Ohio Democratic Party spokesman Matt Keyes said in a statement.
“Rather than do his job and stand up for election integrity or pass fair maps, LaRose is busy falling in line behind Republican politicians who lie about elections being stolen and attack Ohioans’ right to vote, Keyes added.
The rough-and-tumble Senate primary has made clear to LaRose and other Republicans where the Ohio GOP is headed, said Niven, the Cincinnati-area political scientist.
LaRose, he said, “is caught in the generational transition” between Ohio’s establishment Republicans who “hand out pie recipes instead of lists of enemies” on the campaign trail and a new breed of firebrands in the Trump mold.
“Looking at our US Senate race, which is a take-no-prisoners, speak-no-truth election,” Niven added, LaRose is “seeing where the future of the party is.”
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The new public dataset captures billions of electrical spikes from brains of mice trained to identify "oddball" photos
By Rachel Tompa, Ph.D. / Allen Institute
SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From 300,000 mouse neurons, scientists hope to glean how the brain drives behavior. A newly released publicly available dataset is the largest of its kind and represents billions of split-second electrical pulses that comprise the brain's language of information. From this massive collection of cellular activity, scientists hope to decode the neural computations that underlie behavior.
The dataset was collected using Neuropixels, ultra-thin silicon probes capable of measuring the activity of hundreds of neurons at once. Before the advent of such technologies, scientists could only eavesdrop on handfuls of single neurons at a time. "It's like trying to deduce the rules of an unknown sports game by just watching one player," said Allen Institute neuroscientist Corbett Bennett, Ph.D., who was part of the team that led the creation of the dataset. "People have discovered really valuable, interesting things with that method. But now that we can record from 1,000 neurons in every experiment, we're seeing so much more of the field, and we can determine a few more pieces of the rules of the game," Bennett said.
Mice were shown a series of images and trained to lick a spout when that series changed—the "oddball" image. As the animal performed its task, six Neuropixels probes recorded electrical chatter from more than a thousand neurons in action across several areas of the mouse's brain.
"What's amazing is people don't really think of mice as very smart, but they can do really complex tasks," said Séverine Durand, Ph.D., a neuroscientist in the Allen Institute's MindScope Program.
While a mouse's ability to tell one image from another might seem esoteric, the scientists are hoping to extrapolate broader information from the dataset. The suite of electrical activity represents what they call a "perception-action cycle"—how what is perceived leads to an action. The data encapsulates how the brain processes visual information that comes from the eyes, how the animal makes sense of what the mouse sees, how the mouse decides to take an action (to lick or not to lick) and how it translates that decision into movement.
"We're hoping to capture the footprint of perception in this neural activity," said Shawn Olsen, Ph.D., an investigator in the Allen Institute's MindScope Program who helped lead the data collection and analysis.
The dataset includes activity gathered from a few dozen different regions of the brain, most of which are involved in processing visual information. In the next phase of data collection, the team plans to expand to other areas of the brain, such as those that coordinate movement. The dataset also includes neural activity from mice who were viewing images but weren't asked to perform any tasks, as well as mice exposed to completely new images. How the brain distinguishes novelty from familiar images is a fascinating but still poorly understood process, Olsen said.
About the Allen Institute
The Allen Institute is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization founded by philanthropist and visionary, the late Paul G. Allen. The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide. The Institute is a recognized leader in large-scale research with a commitment to an open science model. Its research institutes and programs include the Allen Institute for Brain Science, launched in 2003, the Allen Institute for Cell Science, launched in 2014, the Allen Institute for Immunology, launched in 2018, the MindScope Program, launched in 2020, and the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics, launched in 2021. In 2016, the Allen Institute expanded its reach with the launch of The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, which identifies pioneers with new ideas to expand the boundaries of knowledge and make the world better. For more information, visit alleninsttute.org
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Judge temporarily blocks Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A judge cleared the way Thursday for abortions to resume in Kentucky, temporarily blocking the state’s near-total ban on the procedure that was triggered by the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Abortion-rights groups fought for the ruling that pauses the 2019 Kentucky law for now. Under the so-called trigger provisions, abortions ended abruptly June 24 once the nation’s highest court ruled to end federal constitutional protections for abortions.
Since then, nearly 200 women with scheduled appointments have been turned away from EMW Women’s Surgical Center, one of the two Louisville abortion clinics, according to Heather Gatnarek, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky.
Planned Parenthood and the ACLU released a joint statement saying they were glad the “cruel abortion bans” were blocked, adding that since last week’s ruling, “numerous Kentuckians have been forced to carry pregnancies against their will or flee their home state in search of essential care. Despite this victory, we know this fight is far from over.”
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a Republican who is running for governor, said Thursday’s ruling had no basis in the state constitution and that he would challenge it. “We will do everything possible to continue defending this law and to ensure that unborn life is protected in the Commonwealth,” he said in a statement.
The Kentucky case reflects the battles being waged in courthouses around the country after the Supreme Court left it up to the states to decide whether abortion is legal within their borders. Some of the disputes involve bans that have been on the books, unenforced, for generations. Some involve “trigger laws” that were specifically designed to take effect if Roe were to fall. Some entail prohibitions on abortion that were held up pending the ruling on Roe, and are now moving forward.
Thursday’s ruling in Kentucky comes in a lawsuit filed this week on behalf of abortion clinics, which claimed women were being “forced to remain pregnant against their will” in violation of the state’s constitution. The suit asked the judge to temporarily block the “trigger law” along with another Kentucky law that attempted to prevent abortions at six weeks of pregnancy.
Attorneys for the Kentucky clinics argued Wednesday that the state’s constitution protects the right to an abortion. Cameron’s legal team said no such constitutional right exists.
Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry sided with the clinics Thursday, and agreed to temporarily block the six-week ban. That measure was previously halted by a federal court.
The trigger measure contains a narrow exception allowing a physician to perform a procedure necessary to prevent the death or permanent injury of a pregnant woman. It does not permit abortions in cases of rape or incest.
The request to continue abortion services in Kentucky — through intervention by state courts — could turn into a stopgap effort. Kentuckians will vote in November on a ballot initiative that, if ratified, would establish that no state constitutional right to abortion exists. Both sides of the abortion debate are busy organizing ahead of the election.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp..
Shareholders who purchased shares of ARQQ 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: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive; and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/arqit-quantum-inc-f-k-a-centricus-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form/?id=27353&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of ARQQ during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 5, 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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Iconic Lip Balm Brand Honors Heroes in Partnership with Operation Gratitude and Calls on Consumers to Show Appreciation Through Letter Campaign
WARREN, N.J., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As America's favorite lip balm for more than 135 years, ChapStick is continuing to support some of the country's bravest heroes through a partnership with Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization that assembles and distributes Care Packages to service members and Veterans. Kicking off during Military Appreciation Month this May, the brand will sponsor 2,000 Care Packages that will include ChapStick lip balm among other self-care essentials and items that remind recipients of home. To further show gratitude, the brand invites fans to write letters of thanks that will be included in each package sent. Anyone interested in sharing words of encouragement, care and appreciation can visit www.operationgratitude.com/chapstick-letter-writing-initiative from now until May 31 to fill out a digital letter that will be printed and included in an Operation Gratitude Care Package.
ChapStick has also committed $75,000 in addition to a product donation to Operation Gratitude to assist in their mission to thank all those who serve. The ChapStick lip balm donations – a much-requested item by military members – will help fill Care Packages to American heroes, including deployed troops.
"ChapStick is proud of its longstanding American heritage, and we are honored to help recognize our American heroes and the important role they play in our communities," said Angela Gozenput, ChapStick Brand Director. "We are thankful for our partnership with Operation Gratitude and the opportunity to provide consumers with an authentic and meaningful way to make an impact alongside their favorite lip care brand."
In addition to support for Operation Gratitude, ChapStick is rereleasing the American Flag ChapStick in the Classic Original formula. The limited-edition product can be purchased in-stores nationally and on ChapStick.com.
ChapStick has once again teamed up with Paralympian Melissa Stockwell to serve as a brand ambassador throughout the year. An American war hero, Stockwell was the first woman to lose a limb in active combat and went on to become a three-time Paralympian, three-time World Champion and a Paralympic bronze medalist. Melissa, who doesn't go anywhere without her ChapStick, will help drive awareness and support of American heroes like her, while serving up inspiration.
To learn more about causes the brand supports and to shop the ChapStick American Flag lip balm, visit www.ChapStick.com.
About ChapStick
ChapStick, the lip expert, makes it a priority to help people care for their lips all year round. Originally created in the early 1880s, ChapStick is known today as America's favorite lip balm and there's a variety for every consumer need. As part of GSK Consumer Healthcare, ChapStick offers a variety of products and fun flavors that promote happier and healthier lips. For more information on ChapStick, please visit www.ChapStick.com.
About GSK Consumer Healthcare
GSK Consumer Healthcare combines science and consumer insights to create innovative world-class health care brands that consumers trust and experts recommend for oral health, pain relief, respiratory and wellness.
About Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to providing grateful Americans across our country with opportunities for hands-on volunteerism in support of military, veterans and first responders. In March of 2003, Operation Gratitude sent its first four Care Packages to deployed service members in Iraq. Since its inception, the organization has encouraged Americans across the country to express their gratitude and lift the spirits of millions of deployed troops, recruit graduates, veterans, military families, and first responders. The volunteers of Operation Gratitude are a generous and spirited grassroots network of Americans joined in common cause to say "Thank You" to all who serve our great nation. For more information visit OperationGratitude.com.
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, not-for-profit cooperative wholesale power supplier Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (the "Company") announced the early tender results for its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") for up to $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Aggregate Tender Cap") of its First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2014E-1, 3.70% due 2024 (the "Bonds due 2024"), First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2014E-2, 4.70% due 2044 (the "Bonds due 2044") and First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2016A, 4.25% due 2046 (the "Bonds due 2046" and, collectively, the "Securities"), in the order or priority set forth in the offer to purchase, dated July 13, 2022 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase").
As of the previously announced early tender date and time of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 26, 2022 (the "Early Tender Deadline"), according to information provided by D.F. King & Co, the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers, the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds due 2024 set forth in the table below under "Principal Amount Tendered" have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Tender Offers.
The Tender Offers consist of offers to purchase for cash, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers. Withdrawal rights for the Tender Offers expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on July 26, 2022, and, accordingly, Securities validly tendered in the Tender Offers may no longer be withdrawn except where additional withdrawal rights are required by law. The Tender Offers for the Securities will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 9, 2022, or, in each case, any other date and time to which the Company extends the applicable Tender Offer (such date and time, as it may be extended with respect to a Tender Offer, the applicable "Expiration Time"), unless earlier terminated.
Because the Tender Offers have been fully subscribed as of the Early Tender Date, holders who tender Securities after the Early Tender Date will not have any of their Securities accepted for purchase, unless the Company elects to increase or eliminate Aggregate Tender Cap. Any Securities tendered after the Early Tender Date, together with any Securities tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date but not accepted for purchase by the Company, will be returned to the holders thereof as described in the Offer to Purchase, unless the Company elects to increase or eliminate the Aggregate Tender Cap.
Because the aggregate principal amount of Securities validly tendered exceeds the Aggregate Tender Cap, the Company does not expect to accept for purchase all Securities that have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date, in each case as further described in the Offer to Purchase. Rather, the Company expects that it will accept for purchase Bonds due 2024 validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline on a pro rata basis in accordance with the Offer to Purchase, subject to a proration factor of approximately 74.5%, and does not expect to accept for purchase any Bonds due 2044 or Bonds due 2046. As a result, a holder who validly tenders and does not validly withdraw Bonds due 2024 pursuant to the Tender Offers may have all or a portion of its Securities returned to it. As described in the Offer to Purchase, all Securities tendered and not accepted for purchase will be promptly returned to the tendering holder's account.
The consideration (the "Total Consideration") offered per $1,000 principal amount of Bonds due 2024 validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will be determined in accordance with the formula set forth in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the fixed spread specified in the table above plus the yield based on the bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified in the table above at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on July 27, 2022. The Company expects to issue a press release tomorrow to announce the Repurchase Yield (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) for the Bonds due 2024 that will be used in determining the Total Consideration payable in connection with the Tender Offer for the Bonds due 2024.
Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on Securities validly tendered and accepted for purchase from the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date ("Accrued Interest").
The Company expects to make payment for Bonds due 2024 that are validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline on July 28, 2022 (the "Early Settlement Date").
The Tender Offers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions as set forth in the Offer to Purchase. The Tender Offers are not subject to minimum tender conditions.
Information Relating to the Tender Offers
J.P. Morgan and US Bancorp are the dealer managers for the Tender Offers. Investors with questions regarding the Tender Offers may contact J.P. Morgan at (866) 834-4666 (toll-free) or (212) 834-3554 (collect) and US Bancorp at (800) 479-3441 (toll-free) or (646) 651-4233 (collect). D.F. King & Co., Inc. is the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers and can be contacted at (866) 828-6934 (bankers and brokers can call collect at (212) 269-5550) or by email at tristate@dfking.com.
None of the Company or its affiliates, their respective boards of directors, the dealer managers, the tender and information agent or the trustee with respect to any Securities is making any recommendation as to whether holders should tender any Securities in response to any of the Tender Offers, and neither the Company nor any such other person has authorized any person to make any such recommendation. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Securities, and, if so, the principal amount of Securities to tender.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities that may be issued pursuant to the transactions described above. Further, nothing contained herein shall constitute a notice of redemption of the Securities of any series. The full details of the Tender Offers, including complete instructions on how to tender Securities, are included in the Offer to Purchase. Holders are strongly encouraged to read carefully the Offer to Purchase, including materials incorporated by reference therein, because they will contain important information. The Offer to Purchase may be obtained from D.F. King & Co., Inc., free of charge, by calling toll-free at (866) 828-6934 (bankers and brokers can call collect at (212) 269-5550) or by email at tristate@dfking.com.
About Tri-State
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 45 members, including 42 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states that together deliver reliable, affordable and responsible power to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.
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Certain information contained in this press statement are forward-looking statements including statements concerning Tri-State's plans, future events, and other information that is not historical information. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described from time to time in Tri-State's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tri-State's expectations and beliefs are expressed in good faith, and Tri-State believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, Tri-State cannot assure you that management's expectations and beliefs will be achieved. There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein.
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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology hosts Teamsters Sponsored Open House
Published: Apr. 25, 2022 at 1:51 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
Teamsters Members and Their Qualifying Family Learn about Exclusive Benefits available for Aviation Training at Spartan College.
TULSA, Okla., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
About Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Established in 1928, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has trained over 100,000 pilots and technicians. We have campuses located in the following areas: Tulsa, OK; Los Angeles, CA; Inland Empire, CA; and Denver, CO. Spartan students have come from across the United States and over 40 countries. Spartan offers programs in the areas of Aviation Flight, Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe & Powerplant), Aviation Electronics Technology, Nondestructive Testing Technology, and Quality Control Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Management. (Programs vary by location). The Tulsa Campus is licensed by the O.B.P.V.S. Tulsa and Broomfield locations are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Both California locations are accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Riverside is a branch of the Inglewood Campus. Spartan Education Group, LLC, is the parent company of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.
About The International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information.
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Design-driven AC Hotel by Marriott brings carefully curated accommodations to thriving Waterfront area
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront, the first modern hotel in Vancouver's emerging Waterfront neighborhood, opens its doors to guests today, June 15, offering a unique combination of quality, timeless European design and comfort. The new hotel, an AC Hotel by Marriott property, is operated by Vesta Hospitality, a fully integrated hotel development and hospitality management company based in Vancouver.
AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront is ideally positioned between Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge and the Pacific Coast, while also offering a wealth of cultural and recreational experiences unique to Vancouver and the fast-growing Waterfront area. The hotel is the first completed project in the Port of Vancouver's Terminal 1 development, which will also include office and retail space, public art, outdoor gathering areas, walking trails and public market.
"We are beyond excited to be part of this vibrant new Waterfront community, which is rapidly becoming the region's next must-visit lodging and dining destination," said David Lenke, AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront general manager. "We aim to provide a sustainable and stylish way for both business and leisure travelers to immerse themselves in the energy of Vancouver."
Located at the corner of Daniels Street and Columbia Way, the seven-story property offers 150 thoughtfully designed and well-appointed guest rooms — including three suites — each of which features the latest technology, a flexible workspace, free Wi-Fi and a 55-inch smart TV.
Destination dining includes the AC Kitchen, which serves a daily European-style breakfast with freshly baked croissants, sliced meats and cheeses, and signature egg dishes, and the AC Lounge, where locally brewed beers and handcrafted cocktails pair well with chef-created large and small plates. Floor-to-ceiling windows and easy outdoor access emphasize the property's proximity to the Columbia River, bringing the neighborhood inside and creating an open and welcoming environment where locals and visitors alike can unwind and enjoy a meal.
The design-led hotel also offers seven stunning meeting rooms with 11,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. Floor-to-ceiling windows and modern decor are complemented by integrated technologies to maximize productivity. In keeping with the AC Hotels ethos, all spaces are carefully curated to provide everything guests need while eliminating unnecessary distractions.
Further elevating the guest experience, Vancouver Wellness Studio is currently developing an on-site spa and wellness center set to open in early fall. The second location for the Vancouver-based company, the Vancouver Wellness Studio at the AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront will be a space for sensory experiences that bring signature moments of thoughtfulness. A full spectrum of wellness offerings is planned, including infrared sauna therapy, massage therapy, esthetic treatments like facials and waxing, acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling, naturopathic medicine, cosmetic PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy and an IV Lounge featuring IV nutrient therapy. The studio will provide exclusive access for hotel guests and staff, with private membership options for Waterfront residents, community members and surrounding businesses.
Other hotel amenities include ample on-site parking and a fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training equipment.
The LEED-certified hotel was designed by the architectural design team of DLR Group, which has designed more than 20 AC Hotels worldwide. Robertson & Olson Construction served as the general contractor.
Rates vary seasonally and will start at $220 for a standard room, with the signature River Corner Suite beginning at around $500 per night. For more information or reservations, visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxac-ac-hotel-vancouver-waterfront or call 360-993-8895.
AC Hotels includes over 195 hotels in more than 27 countries and territories. At AC Hotels, every moment has been designed, refined, crafted and considered to create a seamless guest experience. Each AC Hotel features purposefully designed signature spaces that strike the perfect balance of form and function. Most notably, the AC Lounge® invites guests and locals alike to collaborate during the day, or to enjoy signature cocktails and tapas in the evening. The AC Kitchen offers a European-inspired breakfast each morning. All AC guest rooms and public spaces evoke a particular sophistication, featuring sleek furnishings, curated artwork and intuitive technology. The brand is dedicated to the details that matter most to guests during their travels with a mission to deliver The Perfectly Precise Hotel™ experience. For more information, visit www.ac-hotels.com.
Established in 1996, Vesta Hospitality is a fully integrated hotel development and hospitality management company based in Vancouver, Washington. A trusted investment partner, Vesta Hospitality also invests in — and operates — a portfolio of successful, award-winning properties across the country. Vesta Hospitality takes a strategic approach to expanding its holdings and leverages its leadership team's combined expertise to drive maximum profitability. More information at www.vestahospitality.com.
AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront is the first modern hotel in the emerging Waterfront neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington. Offering a unique combination of quality, timeless European design and comfort, the property is ideally positioned between Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge and the Pacific Coast, while offering a wealth of cultural and recreational experiences unique to Vancouver. The design-driven AC Hotel by Marriott property offers 150 well-appointed guest rooms, the AC Kitchen and AC Lounge restaurants, and 11,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, all carefully curated to provide everything guests need while eliminating unnecessary distractions. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxac-ac-hotel-vancouver-waterfront.
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503.546.7890
acvancouver@finnpartners.com
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Ohio man says his Lifeline button didn’t work after fall
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Ricky Polk sat on his back porch last Saturday, enjoying the warm weather for more than an hour.
Polk said when he got up to go inside, he took a tumble down the stairs.
He went to push his Lifeline button for help, but it didn’t work.
“I couldn’t move, I was in severe pain,” Polk said.
Polk told us he called Lifeline to see why it didn’t work.
“I got a recording saying all their representatives were busy and I could wait or we can call you back,” Polk said.
But he never did get a call back from Lifeline.
So he called the 19 News troubleshooter team to see if we could help.
While there Polk pushed his button to see if it would work, but nothing happened.
Then, moments later without pushing the button, it began to ring.
A call center operator answered the phone, and Polk told her about his problem.
Before they hung up he was promised that someone would call him within 24 hours.
“That’s false security, I’m thinking I got some help when I push that button but I don’t,” Polk said.
19 News called Lifeline to make sure Polk got connected. The company called back saying they have been trying to connect with Polk.
Lifeline explained that the system seemed to be working on their end.
The company promised to get in touch with Polk and replace his system if they found any issues.
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India's Supreme Court will hold a hearing on a petition challenging the release last week of 11 Hindu men convicted of the gang rape of a pregnant Muslim woman during Hindu-Muslim riots in 2002 in the western state of Gujarat.
Dozens of women in Mumbai protested on Tuesday against their release and carried placards demanding justice for the victim, who said last week she had not been told the men would be freed and that it had shaken her faith in justice.
Her 3-year-old daughter was among those killed during one of India's worst religious riots. More than 1,000 people died during the violence, most of them Muslims.
The petition has been brought by a group of women including Subhashini Ali, a politician and member of the Communist Party of India; Revati Laul, an independent journalist; and Mahua Moitra, a member of parliament from the opposition Trinamool Congress Party, attorney Kapil Sibal said.
Sibal said the court had agreed to hear their public interest litigation petition demanding the men serve their full life sentences. No date has yet been set for the hearing.
Critics contend that freeing the convicts contradicts the government's stated policy of supporting women in a country with numerous, well-documented instances of violence against them.
Authorities in the Panchmahals district of Gujarat released the men last Monday after considering the time they had served after their conviction in 2008 and their behaviour while jailed.
A senior Gujarat state official overseeing the release said the convicts had completed 14 years in jail and were allowed free after the Supreme Court directed authorities to consider their plea for leniency under a 1992 remission policy.
The months-long riots were triggered after a train carrying Hindu pilgrims caught fire. Hindus accused Muslims of setting the fire in which 59 pilgrims died, but Muslims said the train attack was part of a conspiracy to target their community. Several Muslims were convicted for the attack on the train.
Current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was Gujarat's chief minister at the time of the riots and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party continues to rule the state.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Tuya American Depositary Shares in or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in TUYA:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Tuya Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (b) prior to the initial public offering, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (c) as a result of (a) and (b) above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (d) as a result of (a)-(c) above, the registration statement's representations regarding Tuya's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities and expected growth did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, financial results, and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and such statements were materially false and misleading and lacked a reasonable factual basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Tuya you have until October 11, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Tuya securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
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FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcellx, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLX), a biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy through the development of innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases, today announced the appointment of Michelle Gilson as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Gilson joins Arcellx from Canaccord Genuity, where most recently she served as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering biotechnology companies. Ms. Gilson will oversee the company's finance function and will play a key role in overall corporate strategy.
"Michelle's vision, leadership, and experience as a research analyst, which included covering companies in the oncology space, will be an invaluable addition to the existing breadth of talent on our management team," said Rami Elghandour, Arcellx's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Michelle brings a depth of knowledge in capital markets and biotechnology and represents the values we look for in our leaders that made her an ideal fit for Arcellx. On behalf of our organization and Board of Directors, we welcome Michelle to our team. I look forward to the impactful role I know she will play as we continue towards our mission of bringing our cell therapy to market to help as many patients as possible."
Most recently, Ms. Gilson served as a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Canaccord Genuity, covering biotechnology companies. Prior to joining Canaccord, Ms. Gilson held biotechnology equity research roles at Jefferies, LLC; Instinet, LLC (Nomura Securities); Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.; and Goldman Sachs. Ms. Gilson earned her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
About Arcellx, Inc.
Arcellx, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. Arcellx believes that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and Arcellx's mission is to advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible. Arcellx's lead product candidate, CART-ddBCMA, is being developed for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM) in an ongoing Phase 1 study. CART-ddBCMA has been granted Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Arcellx is also advancing its dosable and controllable CAR-T therapy, ARC-SparX, through two programs: a Phase 1 study of ACLX-001 for r/r MM, initiated in the second quarter of 2022; and ACLX-002 in relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, expected to enter the clinic in the second half of 2022.
Visit www.arcellx.com for more information.
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Sunday night forecast: High heat will stress Kansas this week
Several days in a row this week over 100 degrees
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Today was the day to get the outdoor chores done this week because we are in the sight of a serious heat wave this week. Tomorrow will be hot and sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Triple digit heat surges Tuesday before a weak front later in the evening pushes us back into the mid 90s Wednesday. No rain chance with the cold front and your yard will start showing more signs of heat stress as 100-degree temperatures rebound quickly for Thursday through this coming weekend.
Tonight: Clear, with patchy fog developing overnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Winds NE at 5 to to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny and very hot. Highs in the low 100s feeling like 105º-110º. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
A cold front will pass through the area late Tuesday. Rain is unlikely, but light north winds Wednesday will keep the 100s briefly at bay. 100s return by Thursday with heat index values ranging between 105º-110º, perhaps higher, Thursday through Monday of next week. If the forecast his will be the longest stretch of 100s we’ve seen since July 2012, 10 years ago.
There is a low chance for rain next Saturday as a weak front may stall out in northern Kansas, but that is in no way locked in and we will likely still be near 100 degrees that following Sunday and Monday of next weekend. In the mean time, stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade or A/C if you can, wear breathable and light colored clothing and monitor your pets in the heat.
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DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Capital Income Fund (NYSE: VCIF) today announced a distribution of $0.0715 per share pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), payable as follows:
Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund pays a minimum monthly distribution to shareholders at a stated annual rate as a percentage of the 3-month average net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund's shares prior to the month of distribution. The distribution is calculated as 8% of the previous three-month average NAV, divided by 12. The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide investors with consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic distributions from the Fund, regardless of when or whether income is earned or capital gains are realized. Distributions under the Plan may consist of (i) net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gains, (iii) net realized long-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, (iv) return of capital (or other capital sources). With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution, as well as certain other related information. The Fund expects to issue any such notice and press release on or about the distribution payment date.
The Fund had approximately $1.3 million in cash as of July 31, 2022. A new monthly net asset value per share of $10.76 was produced on July 29, 2022. For information on the Fund's current net asset value per share, please visit the Fund's website at vcif.us.
The Plan will be subject to periodic review by the Board, and the Board may amend the terms of the Plan including amending the annual rate of payment or may terminate the Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund's shareholders. The Fund's distribution rate may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in realized and projected market returns, Fund performance, and other factors. There can be no assurance that an unanticipated change in market conditions or other unforeseen factors will not result in a change in the Fund's distribution rate at a future time. The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares. The public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks to which the Fund is exposed. The duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects cannot be determined with certainty. In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and an exemptive order received by the Fund from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund will provide its shareholders of record on each distribution date with a 19(a) Notice and issue an accompanying press release disclosing the sources of its distribution payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income. This information will be forthcoming later this month.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in 19(a) Notices are only estimates and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Information on the Fund's 19(a) Notices, if any, can be found at www.vcif.us. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors' expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund's investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors' confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. An investment in the Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing, prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. For further details, please visit Vertical Capital Income Fund's website at vcif.us.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of Vertical Capital Income Fund that are based on the Fund's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release.
Vertical Capital Income Fund (VCIF) is an NYSE-listed closed-end fund that seeks monthly income by investing primarily in performing non-agency residential whole loans secured by real estate. As a secondary strategy the Fund aims to provide total return by acquiring performing residential loans at a discount to the unpaid principal balance (UPB). VCIF realizes capital gains as loans are paid off before maturity. For more information visit VCIF.us and connect with the Fund on Twitter.
Oakline Advisors, LLC is the adviser to Vertical Capital Income Fund. Founded in 2013, Oakline Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that specializes in the residential whole loan market. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dallas, TX-based Behringer. Since its inception in 1989, Behringer, together with its affiliates, has raised equity of more than $6 billion in assets through public and private fund structures. For more information about Oakline and Behringer please visit their respective websites at oaklineadvisors.com and behringerinvestments.com.
Fund shares are identified by CUSIP 92535C104
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TORONTO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Odd Burger Corporation (TSXV: ODD) (OTCQB: ODDAF) (FSE: IA9), one of the world's first vegan fast-food chains and the first to go public, today announced new developments in its Western Canada locations.
A franchise agreement has been signed to bring the first Odd Burger to Vancouver. Franchisees Stephen and James Wall will now begin the process of seeking an ideal location to introduce the community to Odd Burger's affordable, mainstream, healthy and satisfying vegan fast food.
"This city is ready for more plant-based options, especially at a reasonable price, and we think Odd Burger is the right opportunity for us as franchisees as well as for Vancouver," said Stephen Wall. "We are now evaluating the best sites and can't wait to be up and running."
Victoria franchisees John Bowker and Luke Ceraldi continue to look for an ideal location and have submitted an offer to lease at a promising site in Downtown Victoria. The deal is currently pending approval from the landlord.
In Calgary, Joanna and Jay Gandhi have secured a site for their franchise at 1515 14th Street SW. The Calgary location is part of the Beltline neighbourhood and benefits from high foot traffic, ample on-site parking, a dense population of nearby apartments and excellent access to public transit. Permits are currently in the process of being submitted to the city and a projected opening date will be announced once permits are approved.
The vegan fast-food concept pioneer recently signed an area representative agreement with Saskatoon-based Sai-Ganesh Enterprises to open 36 Odd Burger locations in the Western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia over the next seven years. SGE will oversee construction and support for the Vancouver, Victoria, and Calgary franchises.
"The Alberta and BC locations are cornerstones of our nationwide expansion and building our reputation as a national and then global brand," said James McInnes, Odd Burger co-founder and CEO. "These are the first franchises opening in the West, and we're looking forward to welcoming guests in Vancouver, Victoria, and Calgary to a very new fast-food experience."
Odd Burger's new locations will follow the successful model of compact footprints optimized for fast service, takeout and delivery, affordability, and simplified employee training. Odd Burger smart kitchens feature modern on-demand cooking technology, online ordering, self-checkout kiosks, and cashless transactions. Along with technology, Odd Burger focuses on sustainability, not only via plant-based ingredients, but also compostable packaging, energy efficiency, and responsible building materials.
Odd Burger creates, manufactures, and distributes its own proprietary plant-based proteins and dairy alternatives such as burgers, "ChickUn," sausage, and mac and cheese. For images of menu items, store interiors, and more visit https://oddburger.com/collections/menu/burgers
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Odd Burger Corporation is a chain of company-owned and franchised vegan fast-food restaurants as well as a food technology company that manufactures and distributes a line of plant-based protein and dairy alternatives under the brand Preposterous Foods to foodservice channels. Odd Burger restaurants operate as smart kitchens, which use state-of-the art cooking technology and automation solutions to deliver a delicious food experience to customers craving healthier and more sustainable fast food. With small store footprints optimized for delivery and takeout, advanced cooking technology, competitive pricing, a vertically integrated supply chain along with healthier ingredients, Odd Burger is revolutionizing the fast-food industry by creating guilt-free fast food. Odd Burger Corporation is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ODD, on the OTCQB under ODDAF, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under IA9. For more information visit https://www.oddburger.com.
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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93-year-old proves it’s never to capture your dreams
NAPLES, Fla. (WWSB) – Keiser University Naples student Bob Blum will make history on Friday when he becomes the oldest graduate in Keiser University history.
While Blum attended college at the University of Maryland in 1946, he never earned his degree and instead joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He was eventually activated to the U.S. Air Force where he served for five years and received an honorable discharge in 1953.
Blum has enjoyed many accomplishments in his life, both professionally and personally. In the 1950s he was a successful salesman in the Washington D.C. area selling Valley Forge Beer for a distribution company owned by his mother. He later co-founded a construction company, Blum and Cowen Construction, which built housing developments in Montgomery County, Maryland. He even spent time as a guest columnist for the Naples Daily News and the now-defunct Islander Newspaper in Naples, Fla.
However, Blum says the one achievement that always eluded him was earning his college degree.
“I spent 70 years applying for jobs and the only thing I could list in the ‘Education’ section of those applications was high school diploma,” said Blum. “I always felt something was missing from my life without it [a college degree].”
Blum credits his wife, Connie, and daughter, Randy Kashi, for helping him learn the technologies required of modern college students. Connie Blum, who formerly owned a clothing store on Marco Island, now teaches computer technology to senior citizens and assisted Blum in learning the multiple computer and technology systems utilized by Keiser University.
Blum’s time in the U.S. Air Force taught him about the importance of service to others and he continues to exhibit that giving spirit today. Blum manages the investment portfolio for Fishburne Military School, where he earned his high school diploma, following his many years of managing his own businesses. He also advises students at Fishburne on their own investments with hopes of teaching them the importance of sound budget planning.
Blum is earning his Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies at the Keiser University Naples commencement ceremony and has been selected by his peers to make comments at the ceremony.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MSFT, SQ, BABA, MRNA, and KO.
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Kansans to place first legal sports bets on Sept. 1
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansans finally have a date that they can officially place their legal sports bets.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 18, that four state-owned casinos will start accepting wagers in person and on mobile platforms on Sept. 1 and will officially open on Sept. 8.
The announcement was made on Thursday afternoon as the state prepares to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs during the upcoming football season.
Gov. Kelly said sports wagering - like all gaming in Kansas - is owned by the state and operated by the Kansas Lottery. Under temporary rules and regulations, the state’s four casino gaming partners can start to launch bets just in time for the first NFL game on Sept. 8.
The Kansas Lottery told 13 NEWS that Kansans will be able to place their bets starting at noon on the first for the 1:10 p.m. Kansas City Royals game against the Chicago White Sox. Residents will then be able to place bets for the football season starting on the 8th.
Kelly noted that the casinos contracted with the state to offer the option through independent platforms include:
- Boot Hill Casino & Resort - Ford Co., near Dodge City
- Kansas Star Casino - Mulvane
- Hollywood Casino - at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City
- Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel - Pittsburg
The Governor also said Tribal casinos are working to align on contracts with the State for sports wagering. She said the casinos will be authorized to launch as soon as they are ready.
“Legalizing sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and drives business to sporting events, casinos, restaurants, and other entertainment venues,” Kelly said. “I want to thank all our partners for working with us to get this done in time for football season.”
Kelly noted that operators have started to be granted a 1-year provisional license based on past performance in other states. She said the platforms that have been granted contracts will be announced soon.
The Governor indicated that Kansans will be able to use any of the state-approved platforms within the geographic boundaries of the state.
“This announcement represents a lot of hard work and collaboration between the Kansas Lottery, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, our casino and tribal partners,” Stephen Durrell, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, said. “The process to bring this to fruition has moved at an unbelievable pace. We are excited to be bringing sports betting to Kansas players and adding more fun and exciting play options to the Sunflower State.”
Bets can be placed in state-operated casinos or on mobile apps. However, residents must be in Kansas when placing bets. If residents cross state lines to a state that it is not legal, such as Missouri, geolocation tags built into the apps will shut the application down.
The move has been in the works for about four years and was finally passed by the Kansas Legislature in May 2022 and signed by Governor Laura Kelly. The bill was made law in July.
The Kansas Lottery Commission has released a video to explain the announcement.
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Kansas lawmakers give final approval to sports betting plan
Kansas legislators gave final approval early Friday to a bill that authorizes betting on sporting events, with most of the state’s revenues from it going to efforts to lure the Missouri-based Kansas City Chiefs to the Kansas side of the metropolitan area.
Sports technology company believes Kansas will make more revenue than expected with sports betting bill
One sports technology and data company representative said the state stands to cash in.
Governor hedges bets on sports gambling bill
Gov. Laura Kelly hedged her bets Wednesday on whether a sports betting bill will become law.
Sports betting in Kansas has one more step to go before finalized
Legal sports wagering in Kansas is close. Todd Allen is with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission and says swift progress is being made.
ANTE UP: Sports betting coming to Kansas with Gov.’s signature on new bill
Kansans will soon be able to place bets on their favorite sports teams with the Governor’s signature freshly inked on the state’s new sports betting bill.
Local legislators discuss what’s to come after sports betting legalization
Local legislators discuss what’s to come after sports betting legalization
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SERB Pharmaceuticals pursuing therapeutic treatment against ricin poisoning using Soligenix ricin antigen
PRINCETON, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soligenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need, announced today that it has signed a worldwide exclusive license to supply its ricin antigen to SERB Pharmaceuticals (SERB), for development of a novel therapeutic treatment against ricin toxin poisoning. There is an unmet need for protection against this highly potent toxin for which there is no vaccine or therapeutic intervention available.
"We are pleased to be partnering with Soligenix on the use of their antigen to accelerate our ricin therapeutic program. With no current therapeutic options, the threat of ricin represents a significant unmet need in the field of biodefense and medical countermeasures," said Anthony Higham, CEO of SERB Pharmaceuticals. "Our expertise in antibody development and the commercial scale manufacturing capabilities acquired with BTG together with SERB's track record of reliably providing a portfolio of high-quality Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) antidotes, uniquely positions us to successfully deliver a solution."
"Beyond our own development of a heat stable ricin vaccine (RiVax®) to protect against lethal ricin poisoning, which has been supported with more than $30 million dollars to date by the U.S. government, we felt it important to also partner with SERB in the development of its ricin therapeutic drug candidate," stated Christopher J. Schaber, PhD, President and CEO of Soligenix. "SERB is a leader in the field of medical countermeasures to protect the public and military forces. By supplying our novel ricin antigen as an important component of their formulation, we are hopeful that it will assist in accelerating development of this early-stage program."
In pursuit of a ricin antidote, SERB will leverage its unique broad-spectrum polyclonal antibody platform, gained in its acquisition of BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals. This specialized manufacturing process generates binding fragments from antibodies that are specific to a given antigen, helping to ensure potency and purity. This platform is currently used to manufacture two of the company's currently marketed products, CroFab® and DigiFab®.
The antibodies will be generated using a modified form of the ricin toxin, developed by Soligenix. The modifications have removed the biological activity of the protein so that it is not toxic, while still retaining its shape to trigger an effective antibody response.
The specific licensing terms have not been disclosed at this time, but consist of a manufacturing supply agreement and small royalty percentage upon commercialization.
Ricin is a source of concern because it is a relatively easy to obtain, easy to weaponize and highly potent toxin. Ricin can be extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Ricin is one of the most toxic biological agents known—a Category B bioterrorism agent and a Schedule number 1 chemical warfare agent.
Ricin has been a threat since governments began experimenting with it during World War I. Most famously used in the assassination of Bulgarian writer Georgi Markov in 1978, ricin has been developed and deployed with alarming frequency. Several ricin attacks have been prevented in Europe and the United States in recent years, ranging from a militant group in Germany prevented from launching a ricin attack by police in 2017 to the 2020 delivery of letters laced with ricin to the White House.
SERB is a growing pharmaceutical company and a dedicated ally to healthcare providers treating patients with critical conditions, focusing on emergency care and rare diseases. For over 30 years we have made treating these complex and life-threatening conditions possible, supporting clinicians, healthcare systems and governments while offering hope to patients and their families. As a fully integrated company, we have the experience and capabilities to acquire, develop, and manufacture our medicines to the highest standards, and make them available worldwide through our secure supply chain. SERB acquired BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals in March of 2021.
Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. Our Specialized BioTherapeutics business segment is developing and moving toward potential commercialization of HyBryte™ (SGX301 or synthetic hypericin) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). With a successful Phase 3 study completed, regulatory approval is being sought and commercialization activities for this product candidate are being advanced initially in the U.S. Development programs in this business segment also include our first-in-class innate defense regulator (IDR) technology, dusquetide (SGX942) for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and proprietary formulations of oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate (BDP) for the prevention/treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders characterized by severe inflammation including pediatric Crohn's disease (SGX203).
Our Public Health Solutions business segment includes active development programs for RiVax®, our ricin toxin vaccine candidate, and SGX943, our therapeutic candidate for antibiotic resistant and emerging infectious disease, and our vaccine programs targeting filoviruses (such as Marburg and Ebola) and CiVax™, our vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2). The development of our vaccine programs incorporates the use of our proprietary heat stabilization platform technology, known as ThermoVax®. To date, this business segment has been supported with government grant and contract funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
For further information regarding Soligenix, Inc., please visit the Company's website at https://www.soligenix.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @Soligenix_Inc.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect Soligenix, Inc.'s current expectations about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities, including but not limited to, potential market sizes, patient populations and clinical trial enrollment. Statements that are not historical facts, such as "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "hopes," "intends," "plans," "expects," "goal," "may," "suggest," "will," "potential," or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results in future periods to differ materially from what is expressed in, or implied by, these statements, such as experienced with the COVID-19 outbreak. Soligenix cannot assure you that it will be able to successfully develop, achieve regulatory approval for or commercialize products based on its technologies, particularly in light of the significant uncertainty inherent in developing therapeutics and vaccines against bioterror threats, conducting preclinical and clinical trials of therapeutics and vaccines, obtaining regulatory approvals and manufacturing therapeutics and vaccines, that product development and commercialization efforts will not be reduced or discontinued due to difficulties or delays in clinical trials or due to lack of progress or positive results from research and development efforts, that it will be able to successfully obtain any further funding to support product development and commercialization efforts, including grants and awards, maintain its existing grants which are subject to performance requirements, enter into any biodefense procurement contracts with the U.S. Government or other countries, that it will be able to compete with larger and better financed competitors in the biotechnology industry, that changes in health care practice, third party reimbursement limitations and Federal and/or state health care reform initiatives will not negatively affect its business, or that the U.S. Congress may not pass any legislation that would provide additional funding for the Project BioShield program. In addition, there can be no assurance as to the timing or success of any of its clinical/preclinical trials. Despite the statistically significant result achieved in the HyBryte™ (SGX301) Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, there can be no assurance that a marketing authorization from the FDA or EMA will be successful. Further, there can be no assurance that RiVax® will qualify for a biodefense Priority Review Voucher (PRV) or that the prior sales of PRVs will be indicative of any potential sales price for a PRV for RiVax®. Also, no assurance can be provided that the Company will receive or continue to receive non-dilutive government funding from grants and contracts that have been or may be awarded or for which the Company will apply in the future. These and other risk factors are described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Soligenix's reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Unless required by law, Soligenix assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Limitless Space Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire and educate the next generation to travel beyond our solar system and to research and develop enabling technologies. To that end, the single most important performance metric to enable bold human exploration of the outer solar system and the stars is the ability to GO INCREDIBLY FAST to any destination. This requires significant advances in performance characteristics of spacecraft power and propulsion systems. To support this bold objective, the Limitless Space Institute (LSI) initiated LSI Grants to support the critical R&D of advanced power and propulsion approaches.
LSI has completed the proposal review process for this second biennial grant cycle and is selecting 9 proposals for this second class of LSI Grants. These funded proposals will focus on topics such as beamed energy propulsion, solar sails, fusion propulsion, spacedrives, fundamental physics research, and traversable wormholes. These awards are categorized as tactical grants (≤$100k), strategic grants (≤$250k), fellowships (≤$180k), or seedlings (≤$50k). The selections are listed here with possible mission applications identified:
Advance research on direct fusion drive based on centrifugal mirror confinement (DFD-CM) with goal of attaining system TRL 3| University of Maryland
Design/optimize photonic crystal light-sails with nanotechnology and machine learning algorithms, establish min acceleration distance possible|Delft University of Technology
Experimental validation of forces predicted from interaction vacuum fluctuations and asymmetric potentials in Resonant Tunneling Diodes (RTDs)|UnLab, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles
Construct meter-class phased array, lunar beacon, and conduct outdoor testing to 100 m; continue system scaling analysis necessary to reach 1 million elements|University of California, Santa Barbara
Utilizing insights from HQFT and DVM, develop dynamic vacuum "fluid analogues" for Lorentz force and Coulomb force (fill in gaps between QM and GRT)|Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Identify Casimir configurations combined with superconductor plates, metamaterials, and/or graphene with objective of realizing wormhole with viable plate separation and throat diameter. | University of Bergamo
Explore potential for generating thrust pushing off of the quantum vacuum by means of the dynamic Casimir phenomenon | University of California, Davis
Investigate viability of fabricating µm thick aerographite sheets; determine load capability; integrate into feasible sail-craft |University of Luxembourg
Experimentally demonstrate cooperative architecture for the measurement and correction of atmospheric effects on large-scale optical phased arrays|Australian National University
Collaborations: The Breakthrough Initiatives organization has graciously agreed to cover the travel costs for PI participation, venue arrangement, and live webcasts for in-person symposium meetings. Additionally, Texas A&M University Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) has graciously agreed to serve in the role of contract administration and enforcement for the grants and will serve as the funding conduit through which LSI will administer the grant funds. LSI expresses its deep gratitude to Breakthrough Initiatives and TEES for leaning in with LSI to help conduct the LSI Grants effort.
It is LSI's vision that by establishing the LSI Grants program, and by conducting these grant awards on a biennial cycle, LSI will help grow and mature the capabilities of the interstellar research community making measured progress towards the goal of one day enabling interstellar flight.
…GO INCREDIBLY FAST…
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Ginni Thomas emails urged new 2020 electors in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas contacted at least two Wisconsin state lawmakers, including the chair of the Senate elections committee, urging them to overturn President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win in the tightly contested state, emails obtained Thursday by The Associated Press show.
Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, a conservative activist, also had sent messages to more than two dozen lawmakers in Arizona.
In her communications with lawmakers in both states, Thomas urged Republicans to choose their own slate of electors after the election, arguing that results giving Biden a victory in the states were marred by fraud. Despite numerous reviews, lawsuits and recounts, no widespread fraud calling into question the results has been discovered in either state.
The emails received at the exact same time on Nov. 9, 2020, by Wisconsin state Sen. Kathy Bernier and state Rep. Gary Tauchen were first reported Thursday by The Washington Post. The AP obtained the email from Bernier, and the watchdog group Documented posted the email Tauchen received.
The emails were sent at almost the exact same time as the ones Thomas sent to lawmakers in Arizona.
Bernier, in a telephone interview with the AP, said she did not recall receiving the email from Thomas, which was one of thousands her office and other Wisconsin lawmakers received around that time. The message was sent over the FreeRoots platform that allows for mass mailing of prewritten emails. Bernier said she had no contact with Thomas aside from receiving the email.
“Please stand strong in the face of political and media pressure,” Thomas wrote in the emails received by the Wisconsin lawmakers. “Please reflect on the awesome authority granted to you by our Constitution. And then please take action to ensure that a clean slate of Electors is chosen for our state.”
Bernier said Thursday that she didn’t fault Thomas for sending the message, which she doesn’t recall reading at the time.
“Ginni is not a constituent, so therefore not top priority to respond to,” Bernier said. “And so I am sure we did not respond to her.”
Bernier, who has been outspoken in saying there was no widespread voter fraud in Wisconsin’s election that Biden fairly won, said she had no issue with Thomas contacting her about the election.
“I don’t believe this is hair-raising crazy stuff that everybody’s making it out to be,” she said of the Thomas email. “There were a lot of Republicans at the time that thought there was massive voter fraud. ... I’m sure she would have preferred taking it back, especially after all of the evidence.”
Tauchen declined comment through a spokesperson.
Clarence Thomas was the only member of the Supreme Court who voted against the court’s order allowing the U.S. House committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to obtain Trump records that were held by the National Archives and Records Administration. The court voted in January to allow the committee to get the documents.
Ginni Thomas’s role in the plot to overturn the 2020 election won by Biden is being looked at by members of the House committee investigating the riot. The committee asked her in June to sit for an interview.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Before he gave up his entertainment career to run for U.S. Senate, Mehmet Oz — the celebrity heart surgeon best known as the host of daytime TV’s “The Dr. Oz Show” — amassed assets worth more than $100 million, including homes, stock, life insurance and connections to his in-laws’ tree-trimming empire.
Oz on Wednesday night filed a financial disclosure form required of all candidates for Senate that tallies a long list of investments — over 400 individual accounts, businesses or holdings that have value — that back up the finances of a man who has said he put $10 million into his campaign in Pennsylvania.
Oz valued his assets at between $104 million and $422 million, according to a tally by The Philadelphia Inquirer, a wide range that is a result of the Senate’s request that each asset be valued within a certain dollar bracket. If elected, he would be one of the wealthiest members of the Senate — and possibly the wealthiest.
He reported earning about $10 million in 2021, nearly all of it from his TV show host salary and ownership of the show’s parent company.
Oz isn’t the only multimillionaire in the seven-person Republican primary field in Pennsylvania.
Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick has yet to file a financial disclosure. Another wealthy candidate, Carla Sands, filed a public disclosure of assets last year, valuing more than 50 accounts or properties at between $35 million and $152 million.
For Oz, his filing shows at least $11.5 million — and possibly much more — in non-public stock in Asplundh, the tree-trimming company owned by his wife’s family. He lists at least $6 million in non-public stock in the convenience store chain Wawa Inc. and at least $5 million in non-public stock in travel agency Five Star Travel Corp.
His tens of millions of dollars in equities includes millions in stock in Amazon, Microsoft, Sharecare and Google’s parent company, Alphabet.
Oz lists two homes in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, overlooking Manhattan, that he values at more than $1 million each — including the one where Oz lived for a couple of decades before deciding to run for the Senate — plus another home in suburban Philadelphia valued at $1 million or more.
There’s also his vacation home in Palm Beach, Florida, that Oz values at $5 million to $25 million and a cattle farm in Okeechobee, Florida, valued at $1 million or more. He puts the value of the cattle at $250,000 to $500,000.
Other assets include life insurance policies worth millions and interests in numerous commercial properties, including apartments in New York City and property on Boston’s Tremont Avenue and on Florida’s Clearwater Beach Island.
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agadia Systems, Inc. (Agadia), a recognized healthcare technology solution provider for over 50 of the nation's leading Health Plans & PBMs, is announcing an integration with language solutions provider, CQ fluency, to provide translation services within Agadia's prior authorization solution, PAHub.
PAHub, is a HITRUST certified solution that enables Health Plans & PBMs to streamline and control all clinical, compliance and administrative aspects of prior authorization at the point-of-care to improve compliance, reduce turn-around times and costs. With this integration, PAHub will allow clients to meet their language translation needs for templates, explanations and notification letters during the prior authorization process.
"We are very excited to integrate CQ fluency's robust translation capabilities with our cutting-edge prior authorization automation technology in PAHub. We take great pride in the vast capabilities of our electronic prior authorization solution and look forward to the expanded utility of PAHub to now offer translations in over 170 languages to better aid our clients and their members." says Ross Loomis, Vice President, Sales of Agadia.
"More than 25 million U.S. residents are Limited English Proficient (LEP), meaning they speak English less than well," according to Alan Vernon, Vice President of Healthcare at CQ fluency. "As an exclusive translation vendor for the CMS and 60+ health plans, CQ fluency has a complete understanding of the prior authorization guidelines and best practices to avoid sanctions for non-compliance. Our proprietary processes have reduced letter turn-over time from 30 hours to three hours. This process improves speed, reduces costs via automation, leverages AI and reduces the risk of human error."
Agadia is a leading healthcare technology company addressing the evolving needs of the managed care market with a suite of utilization management solutions in electronic prior authorization, MTM, Medicare Part D star ratings and adherence, and formulary benefit design. Used by over 50 of the nation's leading health plans and PBMs, and covering over 80 million lives, Agadia's advanced technology solutions help drive operational efficiency, appropriate utilization, compliance, and profitability. For more information, visit www.agadia.com.
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They combine human expertise with customized technology to help organizations effectively communicate to an increasingly diverse domestic population and navigate the global marketplace. Their clients include companies such as Merck, Pfizer, Aetna, MetLife, CMS and NIH. More about CQ fluency can be found at www.CQfluency.com
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As the monkeypox outbreak continues to grow around the world, many people who have gotten sick with the virus have had mild symptoms and were able to recover without any monkeypox-specific treatment.
"For the most part, these illnesses are relatively mild. They can be disfiguring and yucky, but they will heal on their own -- though it may take some time," said Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
The US Food and Drug Administration hasn't approved any therapies specifically for the treatment of monkeypox. But the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is making the antiviral medication tecovirimat available during the outbreak and says it may be considered for monkeypox patients who have or are at high risk of severe disease.
Data regarding the number of monkeypox patients who fall into this category remains limited. But Dr. Mary Foote, medical director of the Office of Preparedness and Response at the New York City Department of Health and Hygiene, said last week that the proportion of severe monkeypox cases in the city has been higher than expected.
Foote said providers there have started treatment with tecovirimat for "close to 70 patients," and the number of confirmed cases in the city at the time had reached 336.
Vaccination may prevent or reduce disease
According to the CDC, monkeypox can spread from person to person in different ways, including direct physical contact with the rash caused by monkeypox infection, "respiratory secretions" that can be transmitted during face-to-face contact or intimate physical contact such as sex, and touching items like clothing that have touched an infectious rash or body fluids.
Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said Monday that the outbreak is "heavily weighted" to affect men who have sex with men.
"When you look at that, does that mean it is only a gay man's disease? No, not the case," he said. "But under the circumstances of certain types of behavior, that can be spread, which is the reason why -- although you do not want to stigmatize under any circumstances people who are getting afflicted with a particular infectious disease -- you've got to let the community know of the danger, and you've got to let the physicians who care for these people be aware of it so that they don't miss the diagnosis."
The Jynneos vaccine is the only one specifically approved in the US for monkeypox. A smallpox vaccine called ACAM2000 is also approved and may be used during this outbreak.
The CDC says a vaccination may be recommended for people who are close contacts of someone with monkeypox, those who may have been exposed to the virus and those who are at high risk of exposure, like some health professionals and laboratory workers. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced in June that it will provide vaccines to people with confirmed and presumed monkeypox exposure, including men with more than one recent sex partner.
The CDC recommends vaccination within four days of a monkeypox exposure and says that if a person gets the vaccine four to 14 days after exposure, it may still have benefits, like easing symptoms.
"The advantages of vaccination are that people who may have been exposed to monkeypox -- before the onset of the rash -- may benefit from vaccination either in preventing the full spectrum of disease or in reducing the severity of disease," said Dr. Jay Varma, a professor of population health sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College.
The Jynneos vaccine is given as two doses, four weeks apart. The FDA approved it for monkeypox based on studies measuring antibody levels in vaccinated humans as well as efficacy studies in animals.
"The degree of effectiveness — what proportion of infections would be prevented — has yet to be determined," Schaffner said, "but that they do have some benefit, I think, is pretty clear."
What to do if you're diagnosed with monkeypox
Signs of monkeypox infection typically begin within three weeks of exposure and include flu-like symptoms like fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, chills and exhaustion according to the CDC.
Characteristic features of monkeypox include swollen lymph nodes and a rash. The CDC says the rash can look like pimples or blisters, and it may appear on various parts of the face and body, including the genital area.
"In most cases, we're encouraging people right now who are at risk that, if they present with a rash, they do consult with a medical provider to make the diagnosis and to rule out other common things, such as herpes infection or bacterial infection of the skin," said Dr. Roy Gulick, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at Weill Cornell Medicine.
People who are diagnosed with monkeypox should isolate at home, the CDC says. If you have a rash or other symptoms, you should be "in a separate room or area from other family members and pets when possible." The World Health Organization recommends that people with monkeypox try not to touch the rash, because this could contribute to the spread of the disease.
Most cases of monkeypox go away by themselves.
"The very substantial majority of these people will get better on their own, and that's very fortunate," Schaffner said. "People may want some symptomatic relief, like Tylenol or this or that, but they won't need any direct antiviral treatment."
WHO guidance for health care workers says acetaminophen can be used to manage fever and mild pain.
"If there's minor pain at the site of the lesions, a topical analgesic could be helpful," added Dr. Timothy Wilkin, a professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.
"Sometimes, people have itching, so we can offer an antihistamine over-the-counter, like Benadryl or Claritin," Gulick said.
Treatment of severe disease
The CDC has made certain antiviral drugs available during the outbreak through a pathway called Expanded Access.
The agency says an antiviral medication called tecovirimat may be considered for people with severe monkeypox disease, such as sepsis, brain inflammation or other conditions that need hospitalization. It may also be considered for people who are at high risk of severe disease, including those with weakened immune systems because of conditions like HIV/AIDS, skin conditions like eczema, children, pregnant women and people with other complications like a bacterial skin infection.
People who have symptoms in particularly hazardous areas like the eyes, mouth, genitals or anus may also be considered for treatment.
Tecovirimat, sold under the brand name TPOXX, was FDA-approved for the treatment of smallpox in 2018. It can be given as an oral pill or administered into a vein.
The drug's benefits were evaluated through trials on animals that were infected with viruses related to smallpox, including monkeypox. The drug was evaluated in 359 healthy human volunteers to confirm its safety. The CDC says, "data are not available on the effectiveness of tecovirimat in treating monkeypox infections in people."
"Importantly, we've found that the medication has been well-tolerated so far," Foote said of New York City's experience, "with an occasional report of headaches, maybe one nausea, but there's been no reports of any serious adverse events."
The CDC also says three other treatments -- cidofovir, brincidofovir and Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous -- may be considered for treatment of monkeypox during the outbreak. But experts say these treatments have been less relevant due to uncertainties about whether they have benefits that would outweigh risks. Gulick said, for example, that treatment with cidofovir can have negative effects on the kidneys.
Challenges with tecovirimat
Given the limited data on how well tecovirimat works, Gulick said, "you have to raise the risks and balances, and that's usually a conversation you have with patients."
Dr. Lilian Abbo, associate chief medical officer for infectious diseases at Jackson Health System in Miami, said that most of the requests she's seen for tecovirimat have been for people who had malignancies or immunocompromising conditions who have more severe disease.
Wilkin, who has cared for monkeypox patients in New York, said he mainly sees it used for "very painful anal lesions" as well as in people who have lesions on their face, which "can be potentially disfiguring with unnecessary complications."
He added that he's seen the drug used in a number of people who have weakened immune systems at risk of progression to more severe disease.
A medical provider can request access to tecovirimat by contacting their state health department or the CDC. Clinicians have described a host of steps, such as lab tests and consent forms that are needed to get access to the drug. The CDC website, as of Friday, indicates photos and samples of lesions are optional rather than required steps for obtaining tecovirimat.
"Just to put into perspective, in my conversations with some of our treatment providers, between all the forms and administrative requirements, a patient visit to initiate treatment can take anywhere between 1½ and three hours," Foote said.
Fauci said that the FDA and the CDC are among those working to cut down on the required paperwork.
Another issue that clinicians face is the lack of data available to help guide treatment decisions.
Wilkin compared the experience of treating monkeypox patients with the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when there was an absence of robust studies to guide treatment decisions.
"We have the pressure to use what we got, but my other hat as a researcher says we need to prove this stuff actually works and that it's also safe," Gulick said. "The best way to do that is a clinical trial that should be randomized vs. placebo."
He added that discussions are underway regarding such clinical trials.
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MarkMonitor to strengthen Newfold Digital's enterprise domain management capabilities
LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced that Newfold Digital ("Newfold"), a leading web and commerce technology provider backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake") and Siris Capital Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Siris"), has signed a definitive agreement to purchase MarkMonitor™, an industry-leading enterprise-level provider of domain management solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Clarivate will receive cash proceeds of approximately $302.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in late 2022 subject to the satisfaction of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Gordon Samson, Chief Product Officer of Clarivate, said: "Newfold is a natural fit for MarkMonitor. After the deal closes, we believe the integration of these two companies will create a rich product suite and differentiated web presence offering that brings value to businesses of all sizes. We are confident that MarkMonitor will continue to thrive and deliver even greater services to its customers under Newfold. After this transaction is closed, Clarivate will be better placed to focus even more attention and investment on our core portfolio and everything critical to IP lifecycle management."
The acquisition of MarkMonitor will underscore Newfold Digital's continued commitment to providing differentiated web presence solutions to customers across the globe. MarkMonitor, an ICANN-accredited registrar and recognized industry leader since 1999, serves the domain management needs of approximately 2,000 clients globally, with a focus on Fortune 500 companies and other large corporate clients. This will make MarkMonitor a natural extension of Newfold's portfolio of web technology brands, which includes Network Solutions, the world's first registrar, Web.com, Bluehost, Register.com and Domain.com.
"As web presence needs continue to grow and evolve, domain management and protection is becoming more important. Companies need reliable partners and solutions that deliver results, and MarkMonitor is well-known for its expertise in serving the domain portfolio needs of some of the most sophisticated digital companies in the world, making it a natural fit for our family of web technology brands," said Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Newfold Digital.
The MarkMonitor team, led by Head of Domain Management Stu Homan, will join Newfold.
"We're proud that Newfold recognizes the value of MarkMonitor's top-tier global domain management service," Homan said. "The combined capabilities of MarkMonitor and Newfold will deliver and improve on the same great services that our clients have enjoyed and relied upon for years."
"MarkMonitor will bring a rich history of industry experience and innovative solutions, and we are looking forward to welcoming the team to Newfold," said James Pade, Partner, Clearlake, and Tyler Sipprelle, Managing Director at Siris, each a director of Newfold.
MarkMonitor is currently expected to generate approximately $80 million of revenue and $35 million of EBITDA for the full year 2022.
Sidley Austin is acting as legal adviser and RBC Capital Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Newfold, with BNP PARIBAS Securities Corp., Deutsche Bank, Mizuho and UBS Investment Bank also providing advice. Evercore is acting as financial advisor and Blank Rome LLP is acting as legal advisor to Clarivate.
About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing solutions to accelerate the pace of innovation. Our bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of Academia & Government, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Professional Services and Consumer Goods, Manufacturing & Technology. We help customers discover, protect and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.
About Newfold Digital
Newfold Digital is a leading web and commerce technology company serving nearly 7 million customers globally. Established in 2021 through the combination of leading web services providers Endurance Web Presence and Web.com Group, our portfolio of brands includes: Bluehost, CrazyDomains, HostGator, Network Solutions, Register.com, Web.com and many others. We help customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results. With our extensive product offerings and personalized support, we take pride in collaborating with our customers to serve their online presence needs. Learn more about Newfold Digital at Newfold.com.
About Clearlake
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target sectors are technology, industrials, and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $70 billion of assets under management, and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK and Dublin. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake.
About Siris
Siris is a leading private equity firm that invests primarily in mature technology and telecommunications companies with mission-critical products and services, facing industry changes or other significant transitions. Siris' development of proprietary research to identify opportunities and its extensive collaboration with its Executive Partners and Advisors are integral to its approach. Siris' Executive Partners and Advisors are experienced senior operating executives that actively participate in key aspects of the transaction lifecycle to help identify opportunities and drive strategic and operational value. Siris is based in New York, Silicon Valley and West Palm Beach, and has raised nearly $6 billion in cumulative capital commitments. www.siris.com.
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the makers of the Canvas Learning Management System, today announced that it will report financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Monday, May 2, 2022 after market close.
Instructure will host a conference call and webcast at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (or 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Monday, May 2, 2022 to discuss its financial results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 330-2384 from the United States and Canada or (240) 789-2701 internationally with conference ID 1348899. A live webcast and replay of the conference call can be accessed from the investor relations page of Instructure's website at ir.instructure.com.
Following the completion of the call through 9:59 p.m. Mountain Time (or 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) on May 9, 2022, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (800) 770-2030 from the United States and Canada or (647) 362-9199 internationally with conference ID 1348899.
Instructure (NYSE: INST) is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports more than 30 million educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
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Jury resumes deliberations Tuesday morning in Day 15 of Dana Chandler double-murder retrial
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:13 AM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Jurors resumed their deliberations Tuesday morning in Day 15 of the Dana Chandler double-murder retrial at the Shawnee County Courthouse in downtown Topeka.
Tuesday marks the fourth day the jury has been in deliberations.
The retrial began on Aug. 5.
Chandler, 62, was convicted in 2012 of the 2002 double-homicides of her ex-husband Mike Sisco, 47, and his fiancé Karen Harkness, 53, at a west Topeka duplex.
However, those convictions were overturned in 2018 by the Kansas Supreme Court, and Chandler was granted a retrial, which is in its fourth week.
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‘We’re not finding soldiers, just innocent people’: The horror of Russian occupation revealed in Borodianka
By Vasco Cotovio, Frederik Pleitgen, Byron Blunt and Daria Markina, CNN
Oksana Kostychenko walks down a narrow pathway, leading to her back garden in Borodianka. The flower beds on one side are surprisingly well arranged, contrasting with the wanton destruction all around.
Near her garden shed is the body of a man laying face-down with a bag over his head and hands tied behind his back. His trousers are pulled down. There are large bruises on his left leg and a large wound on his head.
Next to his body is a single bullet casing.
“He was executed, gunshot to the head,” an officer with the Ukrainian National Police said. There are no documents on the man, but authorities on site say all indications show he was another civilian casualty of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war.
The body is one of many recently found in cities to the east of Kyiv that were occupied by Russian forces.
Borodianka was home to 13,000 people before the war, but most fled after Russia’s invasion. What was left of the town, after intense shelling and devastating airstrikes, was then occupied by Russian forces, which moved in on February 28.
Yuriy Pomin was still in town when the Russian attack started.
“The scariest part was when their planes came. They were flying above our house and dropping bombs” Pomin told CNN.
Today, the 33-year-old is cleaning up his fourth-floor apartment. The multi-story building next to his was razed to the ground by a Russian strike, and he’s moving what’s left of his possessions to another house outside the city.
“I cannot stay here,” he said. “It’s not safe.”
The month-long Russian occupation has left a devastating mark on the city.
Not only was it almost entirely destroyed by long-range attacks — with buildings reduced to mere piles of rubble — but occupying Russian forces then used some of the houses as their own personnel barracks.
Kostychenko and her husband Oleksand fled when the shelling first began, only to return after the town came back into Ukrainian control on April 1.
While their home was seemingly untouched by the heavy shelling that destroyed Borodianka, it was ransacked inside. Clothes and discarded bottles littered the floor. They found their pet bird dead in its cage.
“Alcohol is everywhere; empty bottles in the hallway, under things,” the 44-year-old said. “They (the Russians) smoked a lot, put out cigarettes on the table. They used the bed linen as their own.”
Most of the furniture was either damaged or destroyed, as was their TV.
“They did everything they wanted,” Kostychenko said. “Our jewels were taken away. They’re nothing but looters.”
Nearby shops have also been pillaged, their windows broken and contents either stolen or splattered over the floors.
The letter “V,” short for Vostok (meaning ‘east’ in Russian) — and a symbol used by Russia’s Eastern Military district in concert with the letter “Z,” an emblem for Moscow’s so-called “special military operation” — was painted on buildings, vehicles and checkpoints.
The local unemployment office and City Hall were fortified and turned into headquarters for Russian troops stationed in the town. Both were also covered in V’s.
Borodianka was a jumping-off point for Russian units as they advanced on Kyiv through suburbs like Bucha and Irpin. They faced staunch resistance by Ukrainian forces and were forced to retreat.
Remains of destroyed Russian hardware in the dozens now litter cities and towns around the capital, and fox holes and artillery positions were left almost untouched.
Authorities have imposed a curfew in the entire Kyiv region until April 7, calling on residents to remain indoors while they conduct de-mining operations.
Moscow has denied targeting civilians, but volunteers are working with police to pick up the bodies of killed civilians left to rot in the open air.
“We are gathering people who were shot by the Russians. Civilians who were tortured. We have been working for two days,” Hennadiy Avramenko, 45, said.
CNN watched as Avramenko and his colleague extracted the body of a 44-year-old Ukrainian from a car. He was shot through the heart while driving, with his car crashing into a ditch next to the road.
“Psychologically, it’s difficult,” Avramenko said. “The worst thing is that we’re not finding soldiers, just innocent people.
“They were shot for no reason,” he added.
The volunteers pick up an additional two bodies in the space of an hour. One of them was the charred corpse of a person hit by an artillery round, the other an elderly man who was shot while riding his bicycle.
“(Monday) we picked up seven people and (by midday Tuesday) we’re already at six,” Avramenko said.
In and around Borodianka, authorities are only now just starting to comb through what’s left of most buildings, knowing they’ll continue to find dead bodies as they do.
Despite the withdrawal of Putin’s army from their city, residents of Borodianka fear the destruction they sowed will linger for months, if not years.
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Three months after launching the MSD Pledge, more than 100 organizations make commitment to improve safety for millions of workers worldwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workplace injury, impacting both employee wellbeing and business efficiencies – and the world's top employers are taking action. Since launching the MSD Pledge three months ago in collaboration with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), the National Safety Council proudly reports today more than 100 leading organizations have made a commitment to create safer outcomes for millions of workers worldwide by reducing MSDs by 25% by 2025.
The MSD Pledge was developed by the Council's MSD Solutions Lab, a groundbreaking initiative established in 2021 with a mission to prevent MSDs by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research and sharing innovative solutions to benefit all workplaces and workers. In total, the more than 100 MSD Pledge members represent upwards of 2.6 million employees across every major global continent. By signing the pledge, these organizations commit to:
- Analyze the causes of MSD injuries and invest in solutions and practices that reduce risks to workers;
- Leverage innovations and share learnings that improve safety practices;
- Build a culture of safety where everyone, at every level, is accountable for the safety and health of workers;
- Collectively reduce MSD risk and subsequent injuries across the pledge community by 25% by 2025.
"While the business impact of MSDs is undeniable – amounting to billions of dollars every year in lost wages, compensation and productivity costs – the human toll of these injuries is even more significant. We could not be prouder to have so many top organizations step up and join us in this vitally important effort to ensure workers everywhere return home safely every day," said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. "NSC has a longstanding record of convening diverse networks to tackle the most pressing safety challenges, and the MSD Pledge, now supported by leaders from nearly every sector and industry, is the latest example of this. Together, we're spurring meaningful action against MSDs and will create scalable solutions to benefit workers on and off the clock."
"We're grateful for the opportunity to work with so many companies to address this important issue," said Heather MacDougall, vice president of Worldwide Workplace Health and Safety at Amazon. "At Amazon, we are focused on continuous improvement, and we know we can learn from all the other organizations that have signed this pledge. The health and safety of our employees is our top priority and, while we are proud of the advancements we've made so far, we look forward to finding even more ways to advance safety across our network."
In addition to Amazon; Boeing; Concentra; Cummins; John Deere; Lidl; Shutterfly; Tenneco; and United Airlines, the following workplaces have signed the pledge:
- 6447 Driving Lesson Training Consultancy Services
- Adam Ayed Enterprises, LLC
- Advanced Concrete Cutting & Coring, Inc
- AIHA
- Alcon Research, LLC (ADP Operations)
- ALIGNE Inc.
- Amazon (WW Consumer)
- Amentum
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- American Excelsior Company Inc (Rice Lake)
- Amerisure Insurance
- AMP
- Ansell (North America)
- Armstrong Air and Heating Inc.
- A-Rose Consultants
- Atlantic Air Company Ltd.
- Benchmark ESG
- Big Ass Fans
- Boone County Fiscal Court (Burlington, Kentucky)
- Briotix Health
- Bryson Constructors Inc.
- Cardinal Health (Ontario Medical Distribution Center)
- CerebrumEdge
- Chroma Color Corporation
- City of Gillette (Wyoming)
- CM3 Building Solutions
- Colonial Systems
- CompScience Insurance
- Concentra
- Continental Plastic Corp
- Copper River Native Corporation (Copper Center Alaska)
- CSI Calendering, Inc.
- Cummins
- Dinosaur National Monument
- Durable Surfaces
- ErgoPlus
- ErgoPrevent
- Evergy, Inc.
- Favorite Brands
- First Transit
- Fluidmaster
- Gates Corporation (Versailles)
- Genentech (Genentech, Hillsboro)
- Global Animal Products, Inc
- Global/SFC Valve Inc.
- Grand River Navigation
- Helix Electric
- Hendrickson Transportation
- HFit Health, LLC
- Human Balance and Stability Systems, LLC
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- IEHS Academy of Central Africa
- IHN EHS Solutions
- John Deere
- KadGlobal Engineering Resources
- Kerry (Crossville, Tennessee)
- Kinebot
- Kinetic
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (QHSSE Department of Oil Sector and Contractors, Subcontractor Companies)
- L&F Distributors
- Lanista Consultancy Inc.
- Levin Furniture, LLC
- Lidl
- LifeBooster Inc.
- MäkuSafe
- Max Box Supplies LLC
- MEGA InTech Inc.
- Meteorite
- Mobil Dialysis
- Modjoul
- Morrison Brothers Company
- NAPCO Precast Broken Arrow (Oklahoma)
- National Safety Council
- Nebraska Chapter, National Safety Council
- North Marin Water District
- Pentair (Conroe, Texas)
- PGMSS (Member Assistance)
- Port of Portland (Portland, Oregon)
- PSSI
- R.I. Resource Recovery Corporation
- Rapid Response Emergency Services, LLC
- Redwood Empire Schools Insurance Group
- Safran Electrical & Power
- Sandalwood Enterprises LP
- Schneider Electric (North America)
- SEAM Group
- Shutterfly, Inc.
- SIZEMORE, Inc.
- Soter Analytics
- Stanco Metal Products
- Stony Brook Medicine (Environmental Health & Safety)
- StrongArm Technologies
- Suburban Transit Network
- Summit Fire & Security (Casper, Wyoming)
- Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems Pvt. Ltd.
- Tenneco
- The Boeing Company
- The Industrial Athlete, Inc
- Trivent Safety Consulting
- True Value Company, LLC
- Turner Construction (Central Region Texas)
- Unify Health Services, LLC
- United Airlines
- Universal Industrial Services Group
- VelocityEHS
- Wayfair LLC (Supply Chain)
- WorkCare
- YANEZ Consulting
- YKTA
"Fostering a culture of safety requires a continuous commitment to taking proactive, collaborative action on the industry's most complex safety challenges, which is precisely what the MSD Pledge represents," said Carla Davis-Madgett, Boeing's Environment, Health & Safety vice president. "At Boeing, nothing is more important than safety – from the products we design and build to the teammates we empower across our entire enterprise. Joining this pledge not only affirms our existing dedication to employee wellbeing but equips us with unparalleled access to a network of forward-thinking leaders, resources and information to enhance our safety innovation leadership."
The MSD Pledge is one of several initiatives launching this year by the MSD Solutions Lab to prevent workplace MSDs worldwide, including:
- Advisory Council: Experts in safety, health, ergonomics and innovation support and inform the program's work by engaging in, researching, solving, and amplifying MSD prevention efforts. New members will continue to join the advisory council to provide guidance.
- MSD Research: Comprehensive research efforts to explore current and future MSD prevention-related strategies will be available to all industries to explore and glean insights, with the lab's first white paper being released shortly.
- Innovation Challenges: The lab will host its inaugural Safety Innovation Challenge at the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, where cutting-edge technology solutions focused on risk prevention and elimination of workplace MSDs will be showcased.
- Small Business and University Grants: Provide grants to small businesses, universities and students to fund research and innovation that help companies of all sizes achieve impact.
To learn more about the MSD Pledge, the MSD Solutions Lab, and the risks associated with MSDs, visit nsc.org/msd.
About the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for more than 100 years. As a mission-based organization, we work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing our efforts on the workplace, roadway and impairment. We create a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live their fullest lives.
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Pomroy to expand the integrative medicine clinics at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Center for Collaborative Research and Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine
MIAMI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haylie Pomroy Group announces today that Founder and CEO, Haylie Pomroy, has been named Assistant Director of Integrative Medicine at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Center (College of Osteopathic Medicine) and the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine (INIM) at Nova Southeastern University.
In this role, Pomroy will expand the Integrative Medicine clinics at both the College of Osteopathic Medicine and INIM. The College of Osteopathic Medicine provides learning-centered education for osteopathic medical students, postgraduate trainees, physicians and other professionals. The INIM is a premier research and treatment center for chronic fatigue syndrome and other related neuro-immune disorders.
A renowned health strategist with more than 25 years of experience in Integrative Medicine, Pomroy's expertise has identified protocols to treat a wide range of metabolic and autoimmune disorders, including weight, digestion, hormonal imbalance, autoimmunity, and more. As the Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, an integrative health care practice, Pomroy helps her clients achieve their health, wellness, and weight loss goals through patient empowerment, strategic programs, and the understanding of how food can be used as medicine.
In addition to increasing the integrative medical services at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and INIM, Pomroy will expand the university's offerings as leaders in education for Integrative and Functional Medicine by helping to develop master's level curriculum in these areas, teaching a new generation of medical professionals and empowering them to practice Integrative and Functional Medicine.
"I am so honored to be part of the Nova Southeastern University family and use my personal experience in healing my own autoimmune disorder, as well as my medical background, to further the mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and INIM," says Haylie Pomroy. "Together, we can help even more people live their healthiest lives and teach the next generation of medical professionals how to use Integrative Medicine in their practices and patient care."
Pomroy's other goals at Nova Southeastern University include proposing a PhD research project to focus on autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue and conditions such as the reactivation of Epstein-Barre virus, focusing on the similarities in these syndromes with those suffering from long haul COVID-19.
"We are so excited to welcome Haylie Pomroy to Nova Southeastern University, and we enthusiastically welcome her medical expertise in and passion for Integrative Medicine," says Nancy Klimas, Director of The Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. "She is a proven health strategist who has empowered people to take control over their health, and we look forward to the contributions she will bring to the College of Osteopathic Medicine and INIM."
Haylie Pomroy is the Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, an integrative health care practice that helps clients achieve their health, wellness, and weight loss goals through patient empowerment, strategic programs, and the understanding of how food can be used as medicine.
A Health Strategist for over 25 years, Haylie is a sought-after Wellness Consultant who has worked with nationally recognized and highly regarded physicians at top hospitals and medical institutions throughout the world. Her expertise has helped diagnose and heal a wide range of issues and disorders related not just to weight and metabolic dysfunction but also to digestion, hormonal balance, autoimmunity, and more.
Haylie's journey began when she was diagnosed with her own autoimmune disorder. Her research into the mechanisms and biochemistry of her disease led to the development of a supplement line and a range of customized metabolic programs that focus on the strategic application of nutrient-dense foods and supplements to help others reclaim their health in the most efficient, effective, and safest way possible.
Haylie's formal education in agricultural and animal science at Colorado State University allowed her to acquire a deep understanding of how nutrition can drastically impact not just animals but plants, the soil, food sources, the human body, and ultimately, health in general, as it applies to multiple systems. She went on to study herbal medicine, homeopathy, biochemistry, biofeedback, micronutrients, laboratory testing, and patient advocacy, in order to create a truly integrative healthcare approach for her community. She continues to study, in a constant quest to evolve her understanding of what creates and maintains health.
In addition to The Haylie Pomroy Group, which has helped millions of people lose unwanted pounds and gain immeasurable strength and energy, Haylie is also the Assistant Director of Integrative Medicine at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Center for Collaborative Research and Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. She is a celebrity nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet. She has written many books leaning into her philosophy of Food is Medicine, including Fast Metabolism Food Rx: 7 Powerful Prescriptions to Feed Your Body Back to Health, Metabolism Revolution, The Burn and Cooking for a Fast Metabolism.
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Just in time for summer, the Reese's brand unveils its newest, and arguably most delicious attraction at Hershey's Chocolate World in Times Square
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What is better than a delicious Reese's Peanut Butter Cup? Nothing, of course! But now we're offering a customizable, one-pound Reese's Peanut Butter Cup! Reese's is bringing the Reese's Stuff Your Cup experience, and its world-famous peanut cup butter, to Times Square. The mouth-watering ingredients to create this delicious, completely personalized, giant-sized treat are traveling to New York direct from the Reese's factory. New Yorkers and visitors alike can now have the Reese's experience of a lifetime, just in time for summer.
What is Reese's Stuff Your Cup? It's only the ultimate experience for any Reese's lover. A one-of-a-kind experience where Reese's fans are invited to dream big and make their own one-pound, over-the-top Reese's Peanut Butter Cup creation, featuring Reese's peanut cup butter directly from the factory in Hershey, PA. Now open, the attraction offers exclusive access to the special peanut cup butter that until now has not been found outside of Hershey, PA or a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. At a price of $24.95 per cup, the new experience arrives just in time to make this summer the most delicious one yet!
The journey begins at Times Square Hershey's Chocolate World's new and first-ever dedicated Reese's experience – the key to chocolate and peanut cup butter paradise! Once inside, fans can select from a wide variety of delicious mix-ins such as Reese's Pieces, marshmallows, cookie bits and for the first time, potato chips. A Reese's tasteologist will then expertly fold in the authentic Reese's peanut cup butter into the beloved oversized chocolate shell.
"The wait is over! Reese's Stuff Your Cup is coming to the biggest city in the U.S. – a match made in chocolate and peanut butter heaven. We're inviting tourists and Reese's superfans to make their dreams come true in a whole new way by creating their very own one-pound Reese's Cup," said Suzanne Jones, Vice President, Hershey's Chocolate World. "This is such a unique and personalized experience that caters to every single chocolate and peanut butter lover -- whether you love a sweet mix-in like Reese's Pieces, or a salty kick with, for the first-time-ever, potato chips."
Starting Monday, June 13, fans who just can't get enough of their perfect Reese's combinations can enter for a chance to have their very own ultimate creation featured on the menu in both Times Square and Hershey, PA locations, receive an official diploma from Reese's University, and a free Reese's Stuff Your Cup treat. All they need to do is share a photo of their creation and tag Hershey's Chocolate World on Instagram @hersheyschocolateworld or Twitter @chocolateworld with the hashtags #StuffYourCupCreation and #Sweepstakes.
Rules and How to Enter
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.), 18 years of age and older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins 6/13/22 and ends 9/2/22. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, click here. Sponsor: The Hershey Company, 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Chocolate and peanut butter fanatics can also visit Reese's Stuff Your Cup at the flagship Hershey's Chocolate World location in Hershey, PA. To learn more about new and beloved offerings at Hershey's Chocolate World, visit chocolateworld.com and follow along on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed. Hershey has approximately 19,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 100 brand names in approximately 80 countries around the world that drive more than $8.9 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers, and fast-growing salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Pretzels.
For more than 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.
To learn more visit www.thehersheycompany.com.
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WASHINGTON — A major spending bill from U.S. Senate Democrats would allow Medicare for the first time in its history to begin negotiating the prices of certain high-priced prescription drugs — a proposal that’s been around for years but has never come so close to the finish line.
Under the legislation, Medicare would start negotiating the prices of some drugs in Part D, the program’s prescription drug plan, beginning four years from now.
What’s more, seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs would be capped at $2,000 a year, beginning in 2025, which would help with paying for expensive drugs like those used to treat cancer. And beneficiaries would get all their covered vaccines for free, including those for shingles.
“We will finally empower Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drug costs,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, said on Saturday. “After years of trying, we will finally cap out-of-pocket expenses and make vaccines free for our seniors.”
One disappointment for Democrats, though, came on Saturday when the chamber’s parliamentarian ruled against a section of the measure aimed at drug inflation — it would have forced drugmakers to pay rebates if the prices of prescription drugs in private insurance plans rose faster than inflation.
The inflation curb still would apply to drugs in Medicare, and that’s significant. A Kaiser Family Foundation study said that price increases ran ahead of inflation for half of all Medicare-covered drugs in 2020.
The Medicare prescription drug reforms are included in a piece of budget legislation known as reconciliation, whose main attractive feature for Democrats is that the final product can’t be filibustered by Republicans under U.S. Senate rules.
Initially, the prescription drug provisions overall were scored by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office as reducing the deficit by $288 billion over 10 years, though a new score reflecting last-minute changes to the bill was expected.
The Senate was heading toward beginning debate on the measure on Saturday, with a final vote sometime over the weekend or Monday following a series of votes on amendments. Schumer has said he believes the legislation will be backed by all 50 Democrats, following a deal on taxes struck with Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for Americans 65 and older, as well as some younger people with disabilities. About 64 million people were enrolled in Medicare as of the most recent coverage year, and close to 49 million in a prescription drug plan of some kind.
While pharmaceutical companies have argued against Medicare price negotiation, saying it would harm research and development of new drugs and innovation, polling has found strong public support.
The non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation conducts regular tracking polls on health issues and found in October that 83 percent of those surveyed backed negotiation, even after they were told about the arguments on both sides.
The same poll found that 27 percent of those over 65 taking four or more medications said they had problems affording their medications.
Here’s what the Democrats’ proposal would do for Medicare prescription drug costs, based on an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Senate Democrats’ summary and the legislative text:
-- Beginning in 2026, the prices of 10 high-priced prescription drugs in Medicare Part D would be directly negotiated by the federal government. The number of negotiated drugs would climb to 15 in 2027. Then in 2028 it would cover 15 drugs in both Part D and Part B — typically those drugs in Part B are given by doctors or in hospital outpatient treatment. In 2029 and later, it would include 20 Part D and Part B drugs.
-- Pharmaceutical companies that don’t comply with negotiation would face steep excise taxes and potential civil financial penalties.
-- Any secretary of Health and Human Services would have to negotiate for the maximum number of drugs allowed in a given year, which Democrats say would keep a future Republican presidential administration from balking at negotiation.
-- Drug manufacturers would have to pay rebates to the Medicare trust fund under some circumstances, beginning in 2023. They would have to pay if their drug prices increase faster than the rate of inflation, except for drugs with an average annual cost under $100. Penalties would be levied on those who don’t pay out the rebates. The inflation curb would apply only to Medicare and not private drug plans.
-- Out-of-pocket spending on drugs would be capped at $2,000 a year, beginning in 2025, and seniors could spread out their drug costs throughout the year. In 2024, a 5% coinsurance requirement above the Medicare Part D “catastrophic” threshold, which was $7,050 in out-of-pocket spending in 2022, would be eliminated.
-- There would be no charge for vaccines covered under the Part D program, beginning in 2023. This would include vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
-- Growth in Part D premiums would be capped at 6% annually from 2024 to 2029.
-- A Trump administration drug rebate rule that was supposed to go into effect in 2027 would be repealed.
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Vacant Brown and Williamson Plant Now a Bustling Hub of Tenants in Macon
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG), one of the country's largest owners of commercial and industrial properties, is proud to announce nearly $20 Million of improvements have been completed at Macon Interstate Business Park since acquiring the site last year. In addition, the successful project has leased approximately 680,000 square feet and 23 acres and is preparing to reestablish direct rail access on site.
The vacant former Brown and Williamson plant is now home a variety of companies and their employees including Irving Consumer Products, MWD Logistics, Wesco Distribution, and more.
"Attracting tenants to the property required significant investment into the infrastructure and interior space, which included upgrading lighting, installing new docks, painting, making repairs, and selective demolition for increased efficiency," said Justin Lichter, Vice President of IRG. "And we're not done yet."
IRG also plans to reactivate rail lines which have been out-of-service for 15 years. Direct rail access and private track is likely to attract job-creating, manufacturers eager to tie into the national network of Norfolk Southern and CSX and take advantage of the nearly 1.9 million square feet still available. The rail project is expected to be operational by the end of 2022.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A man in a Russian military uniform stood at the entrance of a large home improvement store in Poland’s capital, saluting shoppers and thanking them for funding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
His chest bedecked with medals, Polish activist Arkadiusz Szczurek was protesting at a French-owned retailer Leroy Merlin store in Warsaw as shoppers flocked to buy plants and gardening equipment with spring’s arrival. Some shoppers turned around to go elsewhere. Others were indifferent or irritated.
“Millions of Ukrainians are forced to flee the bombs and shooting, (and) people are dying,” Ukrainian activist Natalia Panchenko said at the rally last weekend. “But they keep doing business and see no problem with financing the war.”
It marked the latest protest in Poland over Leroy Merlin’s decision to keep operating 112 stores in Russia, even as many other Western companies have suspended operations there. Leroy Merlin wouldn’t comment other than to say it’s not responsible for the war. It’s among the foreign companies with a large footprint in Russia that have had to choose between taking the financial hit of leaving or face damage to their reputation by staying.
It is a painful choice for companies based in countries like France and Italy, which do extensive business in Russia and are keeping their sights on future trade once the war is over. However, many corporations with big stakes in Russia have pulled out and are enduring the hit to their bottom lines.
McDonald’s closed its 850 stores in Russia in March, but is still paying its 62,000 employees. The fast-food chain said it’s losing $55 million per month in sales from Russia and expects to lose $100 million worth of inventory because of store closures. Energy company Shell says it’s taking a $3.9 billion charge to cover the cost of exiting investments in Russia, while rival BP said it’s taking $25.5 billion in pretax charges to exit its holdings in Russian energy producer Rosneft.
Other companies are still partially operating in Russia. PepsiCo, Nestle and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson are still supplying essentials like medications and baby formula while halting nonessential sales. Italian tiremaker Pirelli and Danish brewer Carlsberg say they are operating just enough to support their Russian workers.
Leroy Merlin, with stores similar to Home Depot, is among the foreign companies with the highest revenue in Russia. It says it has helped Ukrainian refugees, including its workers. Parent company Adeo Group in Paris didn’t reply to multiple requests for comment.
Such French companies with significant operations in Russia have been singled out by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as aiding Russia’s war effort. In an address to the French parliament in March, he mentioned carmaker Renault, Leroy Merlin and two other retailers belonging to Adeo Group: supermarket chain Auchan and sporting goods chain Decathlon.
Soon after, Renault and Decathlon said they would suspend Russian operations, but Leroy Merlin and Auchan stayed.
To many in Ukraine, where Leroy Merlin shut its six stores amid bombings, that feels like a betrayal. In Poland, which borders Ukraine and has accepted more refugees than another other country, many people are highly critical of the French company.
Poland is a member of NATO, but there are still fears it also could become a target of the Kremlin’s revived colonial ambitions, particularly if Russia claims victory in Ukraine.
Dominik Gąsiorowski, top organizer of the Polish Leroy Merlin Boycott movement, believes withholding business to a company that’s a major taxpayer in Russia is one of the few concrete things regular people can do to influence the outcome of the war.
“If we, as Western nations, support businesses staying in Russia, we are paying Putin to invade us eventually,” he said. “I refuse to believe that my people, Polish people, cannot make such a small gesture of solidarity during a genocide as choosing another shop a few kilometers away.”
During last weekend’s picketing, activists held a poster of a container alongside Leroy Merlin’s green logo, calling it a “bin for a corpse” with the message “Leroy Kremlin supports the Russian invasion.”
It was designed by artist Bartłomiej Kiełbowicz, who also has created fake labels people have been sticking on shelves inside Leroy Merlin stores, including one for a broom and dustpan “for sweeping away guilt.” There is another for hammers — “for killing.”
Andrzej Kubisiak, deputy director of the Polish Economic Institute, said it’s too soon to know the full effect of the protests but that an app monitoring movement on streets has showed less traffic going to Leroy Merlin, Auchan and Decathlon stores. A Polish bank analysis of card payments also shows a fall in purchases.
But Kubisiak said historically boycott movements lose steam over time, and he expects this one will, too, as Poles, facing inflation of over 12%, will be guided byconsumer prices above all else. All three French retailers are known for their competitive prices.
Polish shoppers’ reactions to the protests have been mixed.
Wiesław Bobowik, a 64-year-old teacher, said he found the boycott ridiculous and wasn’t persuaded to shop elsewhere.
“I would be hurting the French, and they are our friends,” he said, loading potted plants and large bags of soil into his car trunk. “Why would I do that?”
The activists also are encouraging people not to shop at Auchan. But Gąsiorowski said the movement is focusing mostly on Leroy Merlin because it was the foreign company with the second-highest revenue in Russia in 2020, following cigarette maker Philip Morris International, which has suspended investments. Auchan was No. 6.
But the movement, he stresses, is larger than Leroy Merlin.
“Every other company is looking at them as an example,” he said. “If they succeed while collaborating with Putin, all the major players will return to Russia.”
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Colleen Barry in Milan, Anne D’Innocenzio in New York, Dee-Ann Durbin in Detroit, and Kelvin Chan in London, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/protesters-vent-fury-at-french-company-for-staying-in-russia/ | 2022-05-12T11:40:08Z |
Woman facing animal cruelty charge after leaving dog in hot car, police say
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A woman in Connecticut is facing an animal cruelty charge after police say she left her dog in a hot car last month.
The Southington Police Department reports Denise Kedzierski, 58, was arrested on Monday.
According to WFSB, police were called to a parking lot at a care center on June 30 at about 1:45 p.m. with a report of an unattended dog in a white Jeep Cherokee.
Authorities said an arriving officer found the dog inside the vehicle along with Kedzierski.
The pet owner reportedly told police she had left her dog in the vehicle for no more than 20 minutes with the windows down while she was inside the business.
Both officers and witnesses reported that the dog had been in the vehicle for at least 25 minutes, with the two front windows open approximately two to three inches.
According to witnesses, the woman’s vehicle was parked directly in the sunlight and the dog appeared increasingly lethargic, was breathing heavy and panting.
The officer at the scene noted the temperature was nearly 84 degrees at the time of the call.
On July 25, police said Kedzierski was taken into custody on an animal cruelty charge based on their investigation.
Kedzierski was released on a $5,000 bond with a scheduled court date on Aug. 8.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE: DRE) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD). Stockholders will receive 0.475 shares of Prologis common stock for each share of Duke Realty stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $26 billion and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022.
If you are a stockholder of Duke Realty Corporation and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this investigation, please visit us at: http://www.rowleylawpllc.com/investigation/dre/. You may also contact Shane Rowley, Esq. at Rowley Law PLLC, 50 Main Street Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606, by email at info@rowleylawpllc.com, or by telephone at 914-400-1920 or 844-400-4643 (toll-free).
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New National Stop Cyberbullying Day initiative earmarks the brand's ongoing commitment to bring attention to the global issue of cyberbullying, alongside its partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation
LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Change starts here. Urban Decay Cosmetics announces the latest initiative in its pledge to fight cyberbullying, "WORDS HURT IRL," a new campaign debuting with a powerful, call-to-action video starring "Tall Girl" actor, Ava Michelle.
WORDS HURT IRL, debuting today in conjunction with National Stop Cyberbullying Day, features a series of videos starring Michelle, a firsthand victim of bullying, both in real life and online. The videos share an impactful synopsis of her personal story and inspire viewers to "stop giving hateful words power" and to "cancel online hate together." Michelle's career debuted as a star on "Dance Moms", where she was dismissed from the show as too tall, given her 6'2" stature. She went on to find success on "So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation," and as the lead actor on Netflix's hit show, "Tall Girl" and its sequel, "Tall Girl 2."
"I feel that one of the best things that you can do with the hardships you have faced, is to truly share those experiences with others and be able to learn and grow together," said Michelle. "We make assumptions that we are alone in what we are going through, but it's so important to know that we aren't and it's going to be ok. I am so thankful to Urban Decay for asking me to be a part of such a wonderful project and for always being a company that wants to do good. I am beyond proud of what we made!"
WORDS HURT IRL is the newest element in Urban Decay's ongoing pledge to champion a call-to-action denouncing cyberbullying, one of the most destructive forms of mental health abuse plaguing the world today, with more than 50% of young adults personally subjected to harassing behavior online. In 2021, the brand committed to a multi-faceted campaign against cyberbullying, initiating a three-year partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit committed to digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online. Given Urban Decay's formative stance as a leading digital marketer in the beauty industry, the allegiance to fight cyberbullying was a natural one, designed to ensure the brand's online community – and beyond - is always a welcoming, inclusive and safe space.
Urban Decay's collaboration with The Cybersmile Foundation was designed to develop education and support resources for important issues associated with cyberbullying and mental health. The first element premiered in February 2022 with six interactive Urban Decay x Cybersmile Education Modules and an accompanying digital changemaker toolkit, available for free to users of all ages. With the goal of reaching 500,000 people online, this education walks users through simple, impactful materials on everything from "Allyship on Social Media" to "Dealing With Online Bullying" to "Becoming a Changemaker." The entire program can be found at https://www.cybersmileeducation.org/urbandecay and in the resources section of The Cybersmile Foundation website. The partnership also features a three-part $300,000 donation from Urban Decay to The Cybersmile Foundation, to be used towards furthering its work and efforts in the fight against cyberbullying.
For more information on WORDS HURT IRL, Urban Decay x Cybersmile Education Modules and/or Urban Decay's partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation, please visit www.urbandecay.com/stoponlinebullying.
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Rain Chances Leave The Forecast
...and it gets back to 100+ by the weekend
Widely scattered thunderstorms dotted Texoma skies again today; whereas they were mainly east of Highway 75 on Tuesday, they pushed westward underneath an upper low and formed mostly west of Highway 75 today. Severe thunderstorms formed along a cold front just to our south, pounding the Metroplex with high winds and lots of lightning, but we missed all of that.
Skies will be mostly clear overnight; precipitation is out of the forecast in the days ahead as temperatures slowly warm to above 100 degrees once again. Why? It’s our old nemesis, an upper level high pressure zone, which caused sinking air to heat up and skies to be mostly sunny.
The next opportunity for rain comes the middle of the next week, the timing is uncertain but it looks like a cold front brings some potential for rain by next Wednesday.
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Florida 5th grader accused of making school shooting threat
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Sheriff’s deputies in Florida have arrested a 10-year-old fifth grade student accused of threatening to shoot up a school.
Investigators learned of the threat made by the boy on Saturday and arrested him. The school involved was Patriot Elementary School in Cape Coral.
In a social media post, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno called the student’s behavior “sickening, especially after the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.” He said making sure “our children are safe is paramount.”
The boy was charged with making a written threat to conduct a mass shooting. He allegedly made the threat via text message.
“Right now is not the time to act like a little delinquent. It’s not funny. This child made a fake threat, and now he’s experiencing real consequences,” Marceno said.
The arrest came days after an 18-year-old gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire on a fourth grade classroom, killing 19 students and two teachers.
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Proud Boys Hawaii leader, friend plead guilty in Jan. 6 riot
(AP) - The founder of the Hawaii Proud Boys chapter and a Texas man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and posed for a picture in front a door on which one of them had written “Murder the Media” each pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a felony charge in connection with the riot.
Nicholas Ochs, founder of the far-right extremist group’s Hawaii chapter and a onetime Republican state House candidate, and Nicholas DeCarlo, of Fort Worth, Texas, admitted to obstructing the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory.
They shared a social media channel called “Murder the Media” and initially claimed to be working as journalists on Jan. 6, according to the government.
Federal guidelines for Ochs, 36, and DeCarlo, 32, call for sentences between about 3 1/2 years and four years behind bars, although the judge can decide to go above or below that. In exchange for pleading guilty, prosecutors agreed to dismiss several other charges against them. They are to be sentenced in December.
Edward MacMahon, a lawyer for Ochs, noted after the hearing that his client did not injure anyone at the Capitol and said he hopes Ochs is sentenced consistent with others who did not participate in any violence. A lawyer for DeCarlo did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment.
Ochs and DeCarlo attended the “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House in support of then-President Donald Trump on the morning of Jan. 6 and then marched together to the Capitol. The men admitted to throwing smoke bombs at a line of police trying to keep the mob from the stage set up for Biden’s inauguration.
DeCarlo admitted to writing “Murder The Media” in permanent marker on a door in the Capitol building, prosecutors said. The men then posed in front of the door with a thumbs-up sign. DeCarlo also rummaged through a Capitol police officer’s bag and stole a pair of plastic handcuffs, prosecutors said.
Ochs posted on Twitter a picture of the men smoking cigarettes inside the Capitol, and the caption said: “Hello from the Capital lol,” according to court papers.
After leaving the building, they filmed a video together in which Ochs said they came to “stop the steal” and DeCarlo declared: “We did it,” the government said. “Sorry we couldn’t go live when we stormed the f----in’ U.S. Capitol and made Congress flee,” Ochs said in a video with the Capitol visible in the background.
Ochs told CNN that he was working as a “professional journalist” and that he did not have to break into the Capitol, but just “walked in and filmed.” Before his arrest, DeCarlo also told The Los Angeles Times that they were journalists.
“What I did was journalism: Follow the events and show people what happened,” DeCarlo told the newspaper.
Ochs was the Republican Party’s candidate to represent Waikiki in the Hawaii House in the November 2020 election. Ochs lost to Democrat Adrian Tam.
Ochs and DeCarlo are among dozens of members and associates of the Proud Boys who have been charged in the Capitol riot. The group’s former chairman, Enrique Tarrio, and other leaders have been charged with seditious conspiracy — the most serious charges brought so far in the insurrection.
The leader and members of another far-right extremist group, the Oath Keepers, are heading to trial later this month on the charge of seditious conspiracy. The Oath Keepers are the first Jan. 6 defendants facing the rare and difficult-to-prove charge to go to trial.
Also on Friday, a lawyer for the Oath Keepers, Kellye SoRelle, pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to obstruct the certification of the Electoral College vote. SoRelle, a close associate of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, was arrested this month in Texas.
More than 870 people have been charged so far in the Capitol riot. Nearly 400 have pleaded guilty to charges ranging from low-level misdemeanors for illegally entering the building to felony seditious conspiracy.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes"), the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"), is pleased to share a notable development in the market as Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. ("Virgin Mobile" or the "Company") previously terminated its TRA.
Virgin Mobile disclosed that the Company, Sprint Nextel Corporation ("Sprint Nextel") and Corvina Holdings Limited and Cortaire Limited (together with certain affiliates, the "Virgin Group") entered into a termination and mutual release agreement in connection with Sprint Nextel's acquisition of Virgin Mobile, to effect a mutual release of the respective obligations of each party under the Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of October 16, 2007, by and between the Company, Sprint Ventures, Inc. and the Virgin Group. Pursuant to the terms of the termination, Sprint Nextel will contribute to the Company, and the Company will pay to the Virgin Group, approximately $50 million to terminate the TRA. The Virgin Mobile TRA provided for the payment of 100% of the net cash tax savings realized from certain tax attributes, including savings from the utilization of Virgin Group's net operating losses attributable to periods prior to the IPO.
Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes") is the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). Parallaxes offers private equity sponsors, co-investors and management team members solutions to achieve liquidity, diversification and optionality from their TRAs. Parallaxes was founded in 2017 and is comprised of experienced investment professionals from leading private equity and growth equity firms. To learn more, please visit https://www.parallaxescapital.com
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has hired nine recent graduates of Power Systems Institute (PSI), the company's award-winning, two-year educational program that helps prepare the next generation of line and substation workers FirstEnergy's 10 electric utility companies.
The new employees include seven lineworkers who recently graduated from the company's PSI program established with Blue Ridge Community & Technical College in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 2015. Two new substation electricians graduated from Pierpont Community & Technical College in Fairmont, West Virginia.
"Our Power Systems Institute develops top-quality, well-educated men and women for the electric utility industry," said Linda Moss, president of FirstEnergy's Maryland Operations. "We look forward to these graduates joining our workforce to help continue providing safe and reliable electric service for our customers."
The new Potomac Edison lines employees, along with their work locations and hometowns, include:
- Augusta Service Center – Dillion Fuller, Augusta, West Virginia
- Berkeley Springs Service Center – Trevor Rice, Cumberland, Maryland
- Martinsburg Service Center – Nicholas Sauble, Hagerstown, Maryland
- Mt. Airy Service Center – Travis Topper, Taneytown, Maryland; Gavin Edwards, Middletown, Maryland
- Thurmont Service Center – Owen Sgaggero, Cumberland, Maryland
- Williamsport Service Center – Alex Nee, Smithsburg, Maryland
The new Potomac Edison substation employees with their work locations and hometowns include:
- Martinsburg Service Center – Dalton Earhart, Gore, Virginia
- Williamsport Service Center – Blain Moore, Grafton, West Virginia
The PSI curriculum for lineworkers requires two and a half days each week spent at Blue Ridge Community & Technical College, with the remainder of the week spent at a Potomac Edison training facility in Williamsport, Maryland. Similarly, substation electricians spend two and a half days each week at Pierpont Community & Technical College completing academic course work and the remainder of time at the Potomac Edison training facility. All students focus on safe work practices and procedures in the electrical environment. The graduates earned an associate of applied science degree in Electric Utility Technology.
Since the program was developed in 2000, FirstEnergy has hired more than 2,400 line workers and substation personnel who completed PSI programs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and West Virginia.
For information about how to enroll in the PSI program, call 1-800-829-6801, or visit www.firstenergycorp.com/psi.
Potomac Edison serves about 275,000 customers in all or parts of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties in Maryland and 151,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on Twitter @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute training program are available for download on Flickr.
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A Black family, who says Sesame Place Philadelphia character performers racially discriminated against them, filed a class action civil rights lawsuit against the amusement park's parent SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Pennsylvania federal court Wednesday.
The lawsuit filed on behalf of Quinton Burns and his child says that during their visit to Sesame Place in June, employees dressed as Sesame Street characters only interacted with White visitors during a "Meet and Greet" event, refusing to interact with Black visitors.
The costume character performers dressed as Sesame Street characters "Elmo," "Ernie", "Telly Monster," and "Abby Cadabby" refused to engage with the Burns family, "ignoring them and all other Black guests in attendance," the lawsuit says.
The employees are named as defendants in the lawsuit, which alleges company leadership was previously aware that the four performers held racial biases. "SeaWorld had actual knowledge that John Does 1-4 held personal beliefs of racial bias towards Black people and that John Does 1-4 had the propensity to discriminate against Black people based on their race or color," the filing says.
The lawsuit does not specify the race of the employees.
In a statement, Sesame Place says they will review the lawsuit and "are committed to deliver an inclusive, equitable and entertaining experience for all our guests."
Attorneys involved in the lawsuit held a news conference Wednesday with Burns and his daughter.
"We stand before you here today simply trying to fight and protect little Black children and their fundamental civil rights," attorney Malcolm Ruff said.
Though the court filing does not describe an interaction in detail, the legal action comes on the heels of a public apology from amusement park officials to another Black family after a video went viral on social media showing two Black children seemingly snubbed by the "Rosita" character.
That family was unaware of the class action lawsuit before its filing, a family representative told CNN.
In addition to monetary demands, the lawsuit asks the court to compel the defendants to issue a formal apology to Black Americans, conduct psychological screenings to avoid hiring racially bigoted prospective employees and provide existing employees with mandatory cultural sensitivity training and employee educational courses "on the history of discrimination against Black people in America provided by a mutually agreed nationally acclaimed expert in the field of African and Black History and Culture."
The class action suit aims to rectify what it said was disparate treatment endured by Black patrons of the park who've visited since late July 2018, the court filing says.
"This class action lawsuit demonstrates that SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC, engages in pervasive and appalling race discrimination against children in the operation of Sesame Place Philadelphia," the complaint says.
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prairie State College (PSC) will celebrate the investiture of its 16th president, Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D., during a ceremony held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the PSC Barnes & Noble College Auditorium located at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights, Ill.
Dr. Anthony, the first Black president and the youngest to hold the position, officially assumed his role as PSC president on October 15, 2021. Prior to his transition as president, Dr. Anthony served as Vice President of Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness in 2019. He has 18 years of experience in higher education and has been involved nationally within the student affairs profession since the start of his career.
Prior to PSC, Dr. Anthony served as the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, MN. Before that, he was the inaugural Chief Diversity Officer at Oakton Community College and the inaugural Director of the Cultural Center at the University of Louisville, where he served in the Office of the Provost.
"Dr. Anthony is a visionary and an outstanding leader, who is instrumental in the growth of this institution," said Dr. Ronnie White, Chairman, Prairie State College Board of Trustees. "We look forward to celebrating with him at the upcoming investiture ceremony."
Dr. Anthony holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development; a master's degree in Higher Education Administration, both from the University of Louisville; and a bachelor's degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing from North Carolina State University. Dr. Anthony sits on the Board of Directors for New Star, and the Prairie State College Foundation. He also is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
The investiture will be hosted as part of Homecoming Week at PSC. Due to limited seating and social distancing, the President's Investiture is by invitation only. For media requesting press passes to the ceremony, please contact Jeri Bingham at Jbingham1@prairiestate.edu for access to this event.
Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a week of Homecoming events in celebration of the President's investiture which includes the Tuskegee Airmen CAF Red Tails Traveling Exhibit, 9/14, Reach for the Stars PSC Scholarship Gala, 9/16, and other academic and social activities for the community from September 12 - 17th. For more information, visit prairiestate.edu/events.
Prairie State College is the first Illinois community college to guarantee all credits will transfer to other Illinois colleges and universities, an assurance that has grown through the Illinois Articulation Initiative. We hold true to our vision to offer rigorous academic programs, meet the needs of the local workforce, cultivate the values of sustainability, and demonstrate an awareness of its responsibilities in a global society. We strive to provide opportunities for our students to start near, and go far.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Homology Medicines, Inc. ("Homology") (NASDAQ: FIXX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between June 10, 2019 and February 18, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Homology, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Homology includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation of its lead product candidate, HMI-102; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to commercialize HMI102 in its present form; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: May 24, 2022
Aggrieved Homology investors only have until May 24, 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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FEATURING "WHAT ABOUT LOVE" THE NEW DUET WITH KEALA SETTLE
LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Terron Brooks, two-time NAACP Award nominated singer-songwriter, actor and writer celebrates the theater on his new release The Soul of Broadway – Deluxe Album, available on all music platforms April 29.
The Soul of Broadway (Mercia Records with distribution through SONY MUSIC/The Orchard Internationally) takes listeners on a soulful, inclusive journey of dreams, hope and love. In this special moment in time when Broadway and the world is emerging back into the light, this album with songs that have touched so many lives couldn't be more pertinent.
"I'm so proud we are finally releasing the entire collection of reimagined Broadway classics," Terron says. "I had a vision of communicating these songs to a wider audience, putting a spotlight on lyrics that are so universal and inspiring. I wanted to make the songs personal on a soul level. Broadway is known for telling stories, and I wanted to weave in mine."
The Soul of Broadway (4 Times Entertainment, Inc./The Soul of Broadway, LLC) has already received much fanfare. In 2021, the singles "Something's Coming" (West Side Story) and "Tomorrow" (Annie) were released. With its powerful and timeless message, "Tomorrow" has massed over a million views on YouTube, and Terron's performance of the song closed the Night of Covenant House Stars concert.
The album also includes "What About Love" from The Color Purple. Terron performs the duet with Keala Settle (This Is Me, The Greatest Showman).
"I knew I needed a powerhouse vocalist who would leave her heart on this record, and Keala delivered," says Terron. "We recorded the song the day Aretha Franklin died. It was an emotional day, and you can feel the raw emotions of the moment. Keala's performance puts an exclamation mark on what we created."
Their duet is a reunion between the vocalists, who shared the stage on the first national tour of Hairspray. Additionally, Terron has performed with legends Phil Collins, David Foster, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and around the world with Disney in Concert symphonies. Terron is widely recognized for his critically acclaimed role as the great Eddie Kendricks in the Emmy Award-winning NBC mini-series The Temptations. On stage, Terron received an Ovation Award nomination for his role in Sweet Charity. He also delighted audiences on Broadway in Disney's The Lion King. In 2021 Terron launched the podcast Honest Answers and is the author of the book Something GoOD on the Table: Practical Proverbs for the Soul.
"My hope is this music we've recreated on The Soul of Broadway is loved and cherished by all different kinds of people and is heard with hearts that heal and unite."
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THE SOUL OF BROADWAY – DELUXE ALBUM
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- Music of the Night (The Phantom of the Opera)
- Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha)
- Something's Coming (West Side Story)
- What About Love (The Color Purple)
- Summertime (Porgy and Bess)
- One Song Glory (Rent)
- Tomorrow (Annie)
- Not While I'm Around (Sweeny Todd)
- Just My Imagination (Ain't Too Proud to Beg)
- Circle of Life / Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King)
Bonus Tracks:
- Waving Through a Window (Dear Evan Hansen)
- History Has Its Eyes on You (Hamilton)
- Something's Coming – Single Version (West Side Story)
- Tomorrow – Single Version (Annie)
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First responders save horse that fell through wooden bridge
SNOQAUALMIE, Wash. (Gray News) – Rescuers in Washington state saved a horse after it fell through a wooden bridge Monday.
The Washington State Animal Response Team said they responded to a call about a horse named Stewie who had fallen through a wooden bridge in Snoqualmie.
The animal response team was joined by local police and fire departments to assist with the rescue. Firefighters cut away more of the bridge to help Stewie down to the dry creek bed that was not far below.
Officials prepared a horse sling and tow truck to hoist Stewie up, but fortunately, it was not needed – Stewie was able to stand on his own.
Stewie stood to rest for a bit and then was coaxed up the trail. He was then loaded into a horse trailer and taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American: AXU) (TSX: AXU) ("Alexco" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed and mailed the management information circular dated July 28, 2022 (the "Circular") and related meeting materials (collectively, the "Meeting Materials") for its special meeting (the "Meeting") of shareholders (the "Shareholders"), optionholders, restricted share unit holders, and deferred share unit holders of Alexco (collectively, the "Securityholders") to be held on August 30, 2022, at 10:00 am (Pacific Time) (the "Meeting") in connection with the proposed business combination with Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL) ("Hecla"), announced on July 5, 2022.
The Meeting Materials contain important information regarding the Transaction, how Securityholders can attend and vote at the Meeting, that the Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and is fair to Shareholders, and the background that led to the Transaction and the reasons for the unanimous determinations of the special committee of independent Alexco directors (the "Special Committee") and the board of directors of Alexco (the "Board"). The Meeting Materials have been filed by the Company on SEDAR and EDGAR and are available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. The Meeting Materials are also available on the Company's website at Alexco - Investors - Special Meeting of Shareholders (https://alexcoresource.com/investors/special-meeting-of-shareholders/).
At the Meeting, Securityholders will be asked to consider and, if deemed advisable, pass a special resolution (the "Arrangement Resolution") to approve an arrangement (the "Arrangement"), in accordance with the terms of an arrangement agreement entered into by the Company and Hecla on July 4, 2022, as assigned and amended (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant to which 1080980 B.C. Ltd. ("108"), a subsidiary of Hecla, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Alexco (the "Alexco Shares") that it does not already own by way of a statutory plan of arrangement.
Board Recommendation
The Board unanimously recommends that Securityholders vote FOR the Arrangement resolution.
Pursuant to the terms of the interim order (the "Interim Order") obtained on July 27, 2022 from the British Columbia Supreme Court (the "Court"), Securityholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2022 will be entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at the Meeting. Securityholders should carefully review all of the Meeting Materials as they contain important information concerning the Transaction and the rights and entitlements of Securityholders thereunder.
Pursuant to the terms of the Interim Order, for the Arrangement to become effective, the Arrangement Resolution will require approval of at least (i) 66⅔% of the votes cast by Shareholders present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Meeting; (ii) 66⅔% of the votes cast by Securityholders, voting together as a single class, present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting; and (iii) a majority of the votes cast by Shareholders other than votes attached to Alexco Shares required to be excluded pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions. The Circular regarding the Arrangement has been filed with regulatory authorities and mailed to the Securityholders in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The proposed closing date of the Arrangement is September 7, 2022, subject to obtaining Court, Securityholder and regulatory approval and the satisfaction of conditions set forth in Arrangement Agreement.
Transaction Details
Under the terms of the Arrangement, Shareholders will receive 0.116 common shares in the capital of Hecla (each common share, a "Hecla Share") for each Alexco Share held (the "Consideration") pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement. In addition, to enable Alexco to maintain operations prior to completion of the Arrangement, Hecla has provided Alexco with a US$30 million convertible secured loan facility, of which US$20 million has been drawn as of the date of this release and has purchased, through an affiliate, 8,984,100 Alexco Shares at C$0.50 per Alexco Share, having an aggregate value of C$4,492,050, resulting in 9.9% of Alexco Shares being held by Hecla or its affiliates.
Reasons for the Arrangement
In evaluating and unanimously approving the Arrangement, the Special Committee and the Board gave careful consideration to the current position and condition and the expected and potential future position and condition of the business of the Company, and all terms of the Arrangement Agreement, including the conditions precedent, representations and warranties and deal protection provisions. The Special Committee and the Board considered a number of factors including, among others, the following:
- Premium. The Consideration to be received by Shareholders pursuant to the Arrangement represents a premium of 12% on a spot basis to the July 1, 2022 closing price, and 24% premium using the trailing 5-day volume weighted average trading price on the NYSE American for Alexco Shares and the NYSE for Hecla Shares as of market close on July 1, 2022.
- Liquidity. Based on the immediate financing requirements, the business, operations, financial condition and prospects of the Company, as well as the current and prospective environment in which the Company operates, including macroeconomic conditions in Canada and globally, there is a significant risk that the Alexco shares could continue to trade below US$0.417, the closing price as at July 1, 2022, over the short to medium term. The Consideration provides Shareholders with immediate liquidity at a price that may not be available in the absence of the Arrangement.
- Strengths and Strategic Fit. If the Arrangement is completed, it is expected that Shareholders will benefit from:
(i) the consolidation of the assets of Alexco and Hecla;
(ii) jurisdictional and project risk diversification; and
(iii) enhanced capital markets profile, financing capacity and access to capital.
- Shareholders will also be able to continue to participate in the potential upside from any exploration and development success related to the properties of Alexco, as well as the other properties of Hecla. It is expected that Shareholders will hold approximately 3% of the Hecla Shares on an outstanding undiluted basis upon completion of the Arrangement.
- Process. The Arrangement with Hecla resulted from discussions that began months ago. During that time, the management, and financial advisors of Alexco communicated with several other parties regarding potential transactions. Confidentiality agreements were entered into with seven potential acquirors or merger partners. Discussions were held with each. The Arrangement is the most attractive of those alternatives. All potential acquirors or merger partners expressed the view that existing silver purchase agreement between Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Alexco and certain of its subsidiaries (the "Wheaton Stream Agreement") would require amendment to ensure the financial viability of Alexco's conventional mining and milling of silver-lead-zinc ore from certain deposits in the Keno Hill District in Yukon, Canada (the "Keno Hill Project"). Of all of the parties the Company approached, only Hecla was successful in negotiating satisfactory arrangements with Wheaton with respect to the Wheaton Stream Agreement.
- Business and Industry Risks. The business, operations, assets, financial condition, operating results and prospects of Alexco are subject to significant uncertainty, including risks associated with Wheaton's silver purchase streaming rights on its Keno Hill Project, risks associated with a negative working capital position, and risks associated with obtaining the required financing on acceptable terms or at all. The Special Committee concluded that the Company immediately required additional financing and of the financing alternatives, the Arrangement provided a more favourable outcome to the Company and its stakeholders than any other option that was reasonably available. Further, the Special Committee determined that the Consideration under the Arrangement is more favourable to Shareholders than continuing with Alexco's current business plan in light of these risks and uncertainties.
Shareholder Questions and Voting Assistance
For any questions or assistance with voting, shareholders can contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group at 1-877-452-7184 (toll-free in North America), 1-416-304-0211 (calls outside North America) or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com.
About Alexco
Alexco is a Canadian primary silver company that owns and operates the majority of the historic Keno Hill Silver District, in Canada's Yukon Territory, one of the highest-grade silver mines in the world.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements herein include, without limitation, statements regarding the Meeting; statements with respect to the consummation and timing of the transaction; approval by Securityholders; the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the transaction; the Consideration to be received by Shareholders; the expected benefits of the Arrangement; Shareholders' estimated shareholdings in Hecla following the completion of the Arrangement, and timing, receipt and anticipated effects of Court, regulatory and other consents and approvals. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company, including assumptions as to the ability of Alexco and Hecla to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary regulatory, Court, securityholder and other third party approvals; the satisfaction of the conditions to closing of the Arrangement in a timely manner and completion of the Arrangement on the expected terms; the expected adherence to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement and agreements related to the Arrangement Agreement; the adequacy of our and Hecla's financial resources; favourable equity and debt capital markets; and stability in financial capital markets. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: the risk that the Arrangement may not close when planned or at all or on the terms and conditions set forth in the Arrangement Agreement; the failure of the Company and Hecla to obtain the necessary regulatory, Court, securityholder, and other third-party approvals, or to otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of the Arrangement, in a timely manner, or at all, may result in the Arrangement not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all; changes in laws, regulations and government practices; if a third party makes a Superior Proposal (as defined in the Arrangement Agreement), the Arrangement may not be completed and the Company may be required to pay the Termination Fee (as defined in the Arrangement Agreement); if the Arrangement is not completed, and the Company continues as an independent entity, there are risks that the announcement of the Arrangement and the dedication of substantial resources of the Company to the completion of the Arrangement could have an impact on the Company's current business relationships and could have a material adverse effect on the current and future operations, financial condition and prospects of the Company; future prices of silver, gold, lead, zinc and other commodities; market competition; and the geopolitical, economic, permitting legal climate that Alexco and Hecla operate in; and the additional risks and uncertainties identified in Alexco's filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR in Canada (available at www.sedar.com) and with the SEC on EDGAR (available at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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ALBANY — The 28 projects on Dougherty County’s list of proposed expenditures for a penny sales tax includes the usual capital projects like improvements to buildings, parks and vehicles. But a few of the projects this time around are unique.
Among those are $1 million for an industrial park and an equal amount to go toward a law enforcement academy at Moultrie Technical College. The list also includes $1 million to assist the Albany Museum of Art’s move from Gillionville Road to downtown and $500,000 for improvements at Hugh Mills Stadium.
The county anticipates that the eighth special-purpose local-option sales tax (SPLOST), which will go before voters this year for approval, would raise about $36 million, County Administrator Michael McCoy said. That is based on the previous split of the revenue with the city, of which Albany receives 64 percent and the county 36 percent.
“We have $70 million in requests, so we had to adjust that to under $30 million to meet the requirements for Chehaw, Flint RiverQuarium and the stadium project,” McCoy said. “We’re always in competition to hold onto our (state high school) track meet. It’s the third-largest event in this community and the third-largest in terms of economic impact.”
To adjust to some of the cuts to make the amount come in within the amount of revenue expected, some projects will be paid for with the transportation special-purpose local-option sales tax (T-SPLOST).
The funding for the industrial park is needed, Commissioner Clinton Johnson, who is also a member of the Albany-Dougherty County Economic Commission, said during a Wednesday telephone interview.
“We put in $1 million in SPLOST as our contribution,” he said. “If you think about it, the last industrial park we had is the one Georgia Pacific purchased, and they purchased the whole industrial park.
“Recently the state EDC has been looking for mini-sites for large corporations, and we just wanted to have something to put our hat in the ring. You’re going to always want to have some land readily available.”
For Commissioner Victor Edwards, the list is a good start, but there could be other needs identified later that are bigger priorities.
“I’m looking forward to completing some of the projects on it, but it still needs a lot of fine tuning,” he said. “There’s some projects that need to be added. There’s some projects where maybe they don’t need as much money as requested.
“I want to be able to look at it very closely and evaluate some of the projects we need to do and some of the projects that we may have overlooked in the past. There may be some recreation projects like Eames Park where we haven’t done things in the past. We might want to complete some projects, like Putney Park.”
Some of the larger items on the list presented this week to commissioners include $4.2 million for storm drainage, $3.6 million for firetrucks and equipment, $3.4 million for station equipment and improvements for Dougherty County Emergency Services, and $2.9 million for equipment to maintain roads, streets and bridges. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/dougherty-county-splost-projects-list-carries-36-million-price-tag/article_c48ed3e4-e764-11ec-9ff7-cb6a11a1fa6f.html | 2022-06-08T21:38:44Z |
With the blatant falsehoods and misconceptions in some of these political ads, it is easy to see that the politicians consider the average voter pretty stupid. Let us disappoint them come election day.
A roundabout for the new Westover Extension? A roundabout!? Lee and Dougherty motorists haven’t yet mastered driving in a straight line. Holy Cow! ... it’s gonna be a demolition derby
Yes, Patriot, the golfers have the right to play on the LIV. Just the stench of Saudi money. Murder of Shahoggi, horrible female rights, always playing with oil prices and, in case you forgot, all the 911 terrorists were from Saudi Arabia.
Mayor Dorough said that it would be better to appoint some new members to the Historic Commission than try to remove some. Good call. So when will this happen and can one submit their name to be considered? Until this can be done, will city commissioners vote for our future by overriding the historic commission’s decision against the proposed plan?
Nice story, Donna, but I doubt if those sailors would like being called soldiers.
A writer from Washington Post said if Herschel Walker gets elected, Americans will have lost their minds. The truth is Americans lost their minds when they voted Warnock into the Senate, and have no mind at all if they vote to re-elect him. America cannot afford another four years of Warnock.
Phoebe should build that nursing school in Lee County.
It’s heart-warming to know how much I inspire SMRs. My latest fan actually made half a good suggestion. So farmers and truckers, thank you for your role in helping me eat. My fellow veterans thank you for your role in helping me feel safe. To those of you who can’t eat, blame yourself for not being man enough to feed your family. Signed, Yours Truly
I wonder why there seems to have been few and getting fewer comments on the Jan. 6 committee hearings. Have you removed your blinders and become ostriche?. Coming off the Kool-Aid can be rough. Tough it out. Being aware and informed will help you make better choices.
Raphael Warnock is acting like the liberal, progressive politician that he is. But, he is not behaving like a real pastor. No true, God-fearing, Bible-believing pastor would ever approve the political ads attacking and demeaning Herschel Walker. Pastors don’t behave like Raphael Warnock.
This is what happened on Jan. 6, 2021: $1.75 for a gallon of gas; inflation was below 1.5%; the USA was respected by our allies and feared by our enemies; the southern border was closed; our military was stronger than ever before.
North Carolina is now the No. 1 state in the country to do business in. Georgia has dropped to number 10. Kemp has dropped the ball.
So some of the Albany city commissioners want to remove the Historical Board members because they didn’t vote their way. Sounds pretty Trumpian.
Thank you, Chris Cohilas, and the other commissioners who actually care about county employees. Prices are rising all over, except their paychecks. I am sorry to say, if there is not a pay raise soon, we will lose a lot of good and loyal workers. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/sundaysquawks/article_7939e49e-0503-11ed-bf1e-7395d986fd8d.html | 2022-07-16T20:23:06Z |
(The Hill) — CNN host Fareed Zakaria on Sunday slammed Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for what he called a “disgusting” and “scandalous” speech last week criticizing foreign leaders who disagreed with his ruling on Roe V. Wade.
Zakaria told Jim Acosta on CNN that Supreme Court justices are supposed to, at the very least, conduct themselves in a way that is above politics, given they are unelected members with life tenure who can decide crucial decisions shaping the lives of millions of Americans.
“The reason they have that legitimacy is, to put it very simply, that they behave themselves, that they behave in accordance with the kind of dignity and majesty of the court,” said Zakaria, who hosts CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS.”
“What Alito did, behaving like a cheap commentator, and not a particularly good one at that, was frankly disgusting. I mean I thought it was the most undignified performance by a Supreme Court justice that I have seen in my lifetime,” he said. “I don’t think any of his predecessors would have done it. I think it’s scandalous.”
Zakaria added that he did not expect formal punishment, but added: “If John Roberts wants to fulfill his role as chief justice, I think he should call Justice Alito in and try to explain to him why it damages not just Alito — who looks like an idiot — but it damages the court.”
During a speech at Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Summit in Rome, Alito mocked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Harry. He also mentioned Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron.
All four leaders had sharply criticized the Supreme Court for overturning the nearly 50-year constitutional right to abortion, which Alito seemed to find amusing.
“I’ve had a few second thoughts over the last few weeks since I had the honor this term of writing I think the only Supreme Court decision in the history of that institution that has been lambasted by a whole string of foreign leaders who felt perfectly fine commenting on American law,” Alito said during his speech.
The Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe V. Wade has paved the way for many GOP-led states to ban or severely restrict abortion access across the country, despite around two-thirds of Americans supporting the right to an abortion in some cases.
Trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, according to polling earlier this month, which found just a quarter of Americans hold confidence in the high court. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/cnns-zakaria-calls-alitos-speech-mocking-foreign-leaders-disgusting-scandalous/ | 2022-08-01T12:46:22Z |
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2020 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating:
- Tivity Health, Inc. (TVTY), relating to its proposed acquisition by funds managed by Stone Point Capital. Under the terms of the agreement, TVTY shareholders will receive $32.50 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/tivity-health-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Manning & Napier, Inc. (MN), relating to its proposed acquisition by Callodine Group, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, MN shareholders will receive $12.85 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/manning-napier-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Randolph Bancorp, Inc. (RNDB), relating to its proposed acquisition by Hometown Financial Group, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, RNDB shareholders will receive $27.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/randolph-bancorp-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG), relating to its proposed acquisition by Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group. Under the terms of the agreement, LHCG shareholders are expected to receive $170.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/lhc-group-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Nielsen Holdings plc (NLSN), relating to its proposed acquisition by a consortium of private equity led by Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. and Brookfield Business Partners LP. Under the terms of the agreement, NLSN shareholders will receive $28.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/nielsen-holdings-plc-0. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Plantronics, Inc. (POLY), relating to its proposed acquisition by HP Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, POLY shareholders will receive $40.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/plantronics-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
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New data on negative SDG contributions, methodology enhancements and additional data granularity provide a more comprehensive picture of the market
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) and Qontigo, its exclusive distribution partner, have announced significant enhancements to the SDI AOP dataset as part of the August 2022 data release. The data analyzes corporate alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The latest data release introduces negative SDG contribution information to identify revenues generated by products and services that are defined as inconsistent with achieving the UN SDGs.
"Adding negative contribution data, alongside the positive contributions, is the direct result of regular exchanges with our subscribers. As this community is growing, we are integrating their feedback into the development of the data," explained James Leaton, Research Director, SDI AOP.
The approach taken to determine negative SDG contributions follows the same methodology as for the existing positive contributions. The SDI classification focuses on companies' product and service-related contributions to the SDGs based predominantly on revenues.
"An example of a negative contribution is single use plastic packaging which is not consistent with UN SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production and is the primary contributor to marine plastic pollution under UN SDG 14," stated James Leaton.
The SDI AOP works with investors to embed the UN SDGs into their investment processes and integrate SDG contributions into their portfolio management and reporting, enabling target setting and progress monitoring. Alongside the inclusion of negative contributions there were several additional enhancements including methodology refinements relating to the energy transition and built-in indicators of changes in the data.
In response to user demand, the SDI AOP will be increasing the frequency of data releases to quarterly, starting in December 2022. A fixed income mapping was also introduced, to allow users to seamlessly map their instruments to issuer level SDI data.
About SDI Asset Owner Platform
The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the SDI taxonomy and guidance, SDI definitions and SDI classification methodology (www.sdi-aop.org). The SDI AOP consists of asset owners who invest in solutions which contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SDI AOP uses revenues associated with a company's products and services as starting points to classify which companies qualify as SDI.
The SDI AOP is comprised of APG, AustralianSuper, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) and PGGM. Its underlying data are available to the market through analytics and index provider Qontigo and can be integrated into any investment process. Currently, the SDI AOP dataset covers 8864 entities across equities and fixed income.
About Qontigo
Qontigo is a leading global provider of innovative index, analytics and risk solutions that optimize investment impact. As the shift toward sustainable investing accelerates, Qontigo enables its clients—financial-products issuers, asset owners and asset managers—to deliver sophisticated and targeted solutions at scale to meet the increasingly demanding and unique sustainability goals of investors worldwide.
Qontigo's solutions are enhanced by both our collaborative, customer-centric culture, which allows us to create tailored solutions for our clients, and our open architecture and modern technology that efficiently integrate with our clients' processes.
Part of the Deutsche Börse Group, Qontigo was created in 2019 through the combination of Axioma, DAX and STOXX. Headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, Qontigo's global presence includes offices in New York, London, Zug and Hong Kong.
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The brand joins the Judges Panel in the new television show
KOHLER, Wis., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler, a global leader in the manufacture and innovation of kitchen and bathroom products, has partnered with "New York By Design: Architecture" to bring the brand's plumbing and design expertise to national audiences.
The CBS television series shines a spotlight on New York architectural innovation, delving into a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to imagine, create, and bring to life New York's architecture, and interior design. As a part of Kohler's partnership with the program, Kohler products and design solutions will be showcased throughout the series. In addition, Kohler's Chief Designer Seth Stevens will serve on the Judges Panel, joining other respected influential design professionals as they evaluate and critique properties to determine what is New York's ultimate architectural statement.
Created to be both inspirational and educational, the show will engage the audience through the Kohler's People's Choice Award, giving viewers an opportunity to express their opinions in an interactive way. Participation in voting also gives the audience a chance to be entered to win a trip for two to Destination Kohler, announced at the end of the series.
For more information and the show's schedule of air dates, please visit bydesignchannel.com.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 40,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile, and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. Kohler's Whistling Straits golf course recently hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. For more details, please visit kohlercompany.com.
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–Get 'In the Mood' for Moody Center's Grand Debut–
AUSTIN, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moody Center, the multi-purpose, state-of-the-art venue located in the heart of downtown Austin, is now open. Moody Center will be home to top concert tours and international music shows featuring the biggest artists, as well as popular sporting events including The University of Texas at Austin Women's and Men's basketball games. The highly anticipated world-class arena will debut to the public on April 20, 2022, with the first concert from GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, John Mayer.
The venue's official grand opening is slated for April 29-30, 2022. 'Strait from Moody Center' Presented by Bud Light will be a Texas-sized celebration featuring the unrivaled King of Country Music, George Strait with Special Guests Willie Nelson & Family and Randy Rogers Band. Both shows are sold out.
Developers for the $375 million project include Oak View Group (OVG), Live Nation Entertainment/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Matthew McConaughey. The arena is named Moody Center in honor of a $130 million grant from the Moody Foundation, one of the largest gifts The University of Texas has ever received. From the impeccable acoustics of the 530,000 square-foot arena to fans' intimate proximity to artists, the 15,000-seat venue will fully immerse guests in an Austin-authentic live music experience.
Drawing from Austin's culture and community as core design concepts, the arena brings people together from the moment they arrive, through the end of the show. Built into the hillside, Moody Center provides a sweeping 360 degrees of glass walls and at-grade entrances into every concourse in the building. Over 100 companies were used in the design and construction of the venue and the current estimated value of the subcontracts for Texas-based companies is $206,890,031.
Moody Center is surrounded by 200-year-old oak trees that were relocated during construction and have since been replanted around the Dell Technologies Plaza. The Dell Technologies Plaza will serve as a fan destination hosting sponsor activations and pre-show entertainment on the Hulu Stage. Moody Center is a cashless venue with self-check-out concessions that will feature iconic Austin brands like Stubb's Bar-B-Q, Tony C's, and more. On the Self Concourse, featured full-service bars include Tito's Handmade Vodka Bar, Hennessy 1765 Bar, and the Milagro Tequila Bar. Around every corner, Moody Center pays homage to the rich music history of Austin with mural and neon designs by renowned local artists and a robust artist compound with 6 talent rooms named after historic, iconic Austin music venues such as Broken Spoke and Continental Club.
Premium spaces provide the ultimate fan experience at Moody Center. With over 44 Suites, nearly 2,000 club seats, 3 premium clubs, 57 loge boxes, and 1 super VIP club (Moët & Chandon Impérial Lounge), Moody Center will provide the ultimate and most premium way to experience a live event. Depending on seat locations, Club Members will have exclusive access to elevated culinary offerings and private bars within the Dell Technologies Club, Indeed Club, and Germania Insurance Club. As of March, Suites and Club Memberships at Moody Center are sold out; however, fans can join a waitlist for future premium experiences.
Following the two-night opening concerts by John Mayer, Moody Center will host a star-studded lineup of some of the biggest names in the music industry. Among the artists scheduled for Moody Center in 2022 are Bon Jovi, Justin Bieber, The Who, Dave Matthews Band, Eagles, Machine Gun Kelly, Andrea Bocelli, Florence + The Machine, James Taylor, Leon Bridges, Alan Jackson, Shawn Mendes, Daddy Yankee, and more. Full line-up at moodycenteratx.com/events.
Jeff Nickler is the General Manager of Moody Center. Gensler is the design partner at Moody Center, CAA ICON is serving as Developer's Representative overseeing design and construction on behalf of OVG, and AECOM Hunt is serving as the general contractor.
The official Moody Center App is now available for Apple and Android. For up-to-date information on upcoming shows, Moody Center news and access to tickets, make sure you turn on push and location notifications.
For more information on Moody Center, please visit moodycenteratx.com, or call 512-975-2222. Click here for photo selects of the Ribbon Cutting event on April 19, 2022.
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Moody Center will provide the nation's 11th largest city with a premier venue to host the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena will replace the 45-year-old Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center at The University of Texas and will be the home to the University of Texas women's and men's basketball games as well as other sports and community events. Moody Center is privately financed by Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, University of Texas, and Matthew McConaughey and is set to open April 2022. Also, follow along on social media on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @moodycenteratx.
About Oak View Group (OVG)
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global sports and entertainment company founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015. OVG is focused on being a positive disruption to business as usual in the sports, live entertainment and hospitality industries and currently has eight divisions across four global offices (Los Angeles, New York, London, and Philadelphia). OVG oversees the operations of Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center and UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY as well as arena development projects for Moody Center in Austin, TX; Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA; Co-op Live in Manchester, UK; and projects for Arena São Paulo in São Paulo, BZ; Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, MD; FirstOntario Centre Arena in Hamilton, ON; and a New Arena in Cardiff, Wales. More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About C3 Presents:
C3 Presents creates live experiences for millions of fans across the globe, setting the new standard each year for events that are as memorable as they are spectacular. One of the world's largest music festival producers, C3 is the force behind two of the most iconic multi-day festivals — Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas and Lollapalooza in Chicago and its six international editions — drawing a combined 2 million music lovers annually. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the company also promotes more than 1,100 concerts annually in arenas, casinos and clubs throughout North America. In addition to full-service event production, C3's artist management division guides and develops careers for a select roster of artists.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprising the following global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit https://livenationentertainment.com/.
About Matthew McConaughey:
Texas native Matthew McConaughey is one of Hollywood's most sought-after leading men. A chance meeting in Austin with casting director and producer Don Phillips led him to director Richard Linklater, who launched the actor's career in the cult classic Dazed and Confused. Since then, he has won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ron Woodruff in Dallas Buyers Club, appeared in over 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion, and has become a producer, director, and philanthropist with his just keep livin Foundation—all the while sticking to his Texas roots and "jk livin" philosophy. McConaughey also serves as creative director for Wild Turkey and has co-created his own bourbon, Longbranch. He serves as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for The University of Texas Athletic Department and The Austin FC Soccer Club, for which he is part owner. Additionally, McConaughey has partnered with Oak View Group and Live Nation Entertainment to bring Moody Center, a world-class, multi-purpose entertainment venue to life in Austin. In 2020, McConaughey released his first book, Greenlights, which became an instant New York Times #1 bestseller and has sold over one million copies worldwide. He resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife Camila and their three kids, where he is a professor at The University of Texas in Austin.
About Gensler Austin:
Gensler is the global architecture, design, and planning firm behind a number of high-profile local projects shaping the future of the city, such as the Austin FC Major League Soccer Stadium, Domain Northside, and planned super-high rise 6 X Guadalupe — which will be the city's tallest tower, Moody Center, Block 164 at the Innovation District and Whole Foods headquarters expansion. Their portfolio of work spans every major industry and includes office buildings, hotels, mixed-use developments, master planning, workplace interiors, and Digital Experience Design. Founded in 1965, Gensler has more than 5,000 professionals across 50 locations worldwide who leverage the power of design to make the places where people live, work, and play more impactful, inspiring, and resilient.
About Creative Artists Agency/ CAA ICON:
A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the world's-leading owners representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues. With more than 50 sports, entertainment, and public assembly projects and over 1,500 consulting engagements, CAA ICON has managed the development of many of the most successful venues around the world, spanning 11 professional sports leagues, totaling nearly $20 billion. CAA ICON offers world-class service in the areas of project management, strategic advisory, feasibility and planning, and beyond.
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WATCH NIGHT STALKERS: CHAPTER II
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Megadeth's New Studio Album 'The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead!'
Will Be Released On September 2nd And Is Available To Pre-Order, HERE
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MEGADETH premiered Night Stalkers: Chapter II, the next installment of a multi-part short film being released alongside MEGADETH's next single "Night Stalkers" from their new studio album The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead! being released on September 2, 2022, via UMe. Both the video and single for "Night Stalkers" feature a special appearance by the iconic artist Ice-T.
Watch Night Stalkers: Chapter II, HERE.
Created by Dave Mustaine, produced by Rafael Pensado, and directed by Leo Liberti, Night Stalkers: Chapter II is the next episode in the multi-chapter saga about the origin of Vic Rattlehead as we continue to follow the tragic events leading to our operative's complete transformation as he systematically exacts his revenge.
The first chapter We'll Be Back: Chapter I premiered in June and within the first hour of release, the album's first track and video were met with overwhelming fan reaction resulting in the band trending on Twitter with the video already having garnered over two million views to date. Watch first video We'll Be Back: Chapter I, HERE.
On September 2, Thrash Metal pioneers and metal icons MEGADETH will release their highly anticipated 16th studio album, The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! via UMe. Featuring twelve new tracks, The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! will be released on CD, vinyl, and cassette, as well as digitally through all online partners and can be pre-ordered/pre-saved, HERE. There will also be a limited deluxe edition 2LP, 12-track album pressed on 180g black vinyl housed in a numbered gatefold jacket with a 12x24 lyrics/credits insert, a lenticular vinyl lithograph and a bonus 7-inch featuring "We'll Be Back" and the unreleased b-side "The Conjuring (Live)." The limited deluxe edition can only be purchased via MEGADETH's official online store, through Sound of Vinyl, and uDiscover, and can be pre-ordered HERE.
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CALGARY, AB AND MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Willow Biosciences Inc. ("Willow" or the "Company") (TSX: WLLW) (OTCQB: CANSF), a leading biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing industrial manufacturing of pure, consistent and sustainable functional ingredients, has released its financial and operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2022, reporting significant progress to its operational platform, leadership and strong liquidity.
"The second quarter saw us take the next step in the evolution of our product portfolio with a new partnered pharmaceutical project", said Dr. Peter Seufer-Wasserthal, Willow's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. "Over the last three and a half years we have built out a fully integrated team that covers the entire production spectrum from the lab to commercialization. We are in a strong position to continue product development of our FutureGrown™ CBG and add new partnerships at this time and believe that the company is set up today to be a leader in the coming bio-revolution of tomorrow."
Willow's unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
- On May 11, 2022, Willow announced that it had successfully completed the initial toxicological assessment for Generally Recognized as Safe ("GRAS") for its FutureGrown™ cannabigerol ("CBG") product in the United States. An important milestone for biosynthetically produced cannabinoids, Willow has successfully completed the Stage 1 toxicological assessment of its FutureGrown™ CBG product for oral product applications. The assessment concluded that FutureGrownTM CBG caused no adverse effects and was non-mutagenic, non-clastogenic and non-genotoxic, completing the first step toward designating Willow's FutureGrown™ CBG as GRAS in the United States. Willow anticipates initiating its Stage 2 pivotal toxicological assessment in Q3 2022.
- On May 11, 2022, Willow announced the expansion of its precision fermentation manufacturing network with the signing of a Manufacturing Services Agreement ("MSA") with a second Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization ("CDMO"), increasing fermentation capacity to produce Willow's FutureGrown™ products, including CBG. Willow's new partner has a strong track record in the large-scale production of food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products and holds all necessary certifications to serve these markets. This new CDMO partnership allows Willow to accommodate new programs, both internal and partnered, in addition to its cannabinoid portfolio.
- On May 31, 2022, Willow announced that is has been engaged by a specialty pharmaceutical company (the "Counterparty") to optimize a biosynthetic pathway vital to the development of a large volume Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. The Counterparty is partnered with a large-cap, multi-national healthcare company. The project consists of research & development and commercialization phases, with revenue coming from both research fees and milestone payments. Following commercialization, Willow anticipates an on-going revenue stream from license payments.
- Subsequent to the quarter, on July 18, 2022, Willow appointed Dr. Peter Seufer-Wasserthal as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17, 2022, in connection with Trevor Peters' retirement as President and CEO. Mr. Peters continues to serve as a Director of the Company. Guided by his extensive experience in biotech, pharma, nutrition, and consumer care, the Company has already advanced several partnership discussions in the food and nutrition sectors. He will continue to build and lead the organization needed to successfully execute on the Company's mission.
- Willow ended the quarter in a strong financial position, with approximately $22.1 million in working capital and $22.1 million of cash on hand.
Willow has begun consolidating Research & Development (R&D) at its Mountain View, California site by closing its Burnaby, British Columbia facility. Willow expects to complete the closure and relocate key personnel to Mountain View by the end of September 2022. The motivation for the consolidation is the operational benefits of having the Company's entire R&D team under one roof. Our San Francisco Bay Area site was selected because of its position as the global biotech hub, where the Company can recruit and retain top scientific talent.
Willow is positioned to become a leader in precision fermentation by capturing key intellectual property around what the Company anticipates being the most cost-effective methods to produce highly pure ingredients. The Company's operational capabilities, along with its strategic partners, span the entire product development pathway, and Willow's integrated R&D team in California has the full capabilities to deliver at all stages of the development cycle. The Company's established technology, capabilities, and manufacturing network can now enable biobased production for a diverse set of industries.
While the market for biosynthetically produced cannabinoids has not materialized to the extent originally anticipated, Willow remains optimistic about the long term market potential for these ingredients and continues to optimize its production process.
While the market for biosynthetically produced cannabinoids continues to develop, Willow will utilize it's proven FutureGrownTM platform to partner with companies in the personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical markets, providing access to pure, consistent and sustainable functional ingredients. With our first non-cannabinoid program announced this year, we are excited to continue adding partnerships and products, expanding our platform and de-risking our portfolio. We look forward to updating stakeholders on our progress in the coming quarters.
Willow develops and produces high-purity ingredients for the personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. Willow's FutureGrownÔ biotechnology platform allows large-scale production with sustainability at its core. Willow's R&D team has a proven track record of developing and commercializing bio-based manufacturing processes and products to benefit our B2B partners and their customers.
This news release may include forward-looking statements including opinions, assumptions, estimates and the Company's assessment of future plans and operations, and, more particularly, statements concerning: the MSA, including the ability to accommodate new programs and to expand capabilities; the continued development of Willow's FutureGrown™ CBG; the demand and market size potential of the synthetic ingredients industry; and the business plan of the Company, generally, including becoming a leader in precision fermentation, research and production of functional ingredients. When used in this news release, the words "will," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intent," "may," "project," "should," and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are founded on the basis of expectations and assumptions made by the Company which include, but are not limited to: the success of Willow's strategic partnerships, including the development of future strategic partnerships; the financial strength of the Company; the ability of the Company to fund its business plan using cash on hand and existing resources; the market for Willow's products; the ability of the Company to obtain and retain applicable licences; the ability of the Company to obtain suitable manufacturing partners and other strategic relationships; and the successful implementation of Willow's commercialization and production strategy, generally. Forward-looking statements are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties, and although the Company believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will be realized. Any number of important factors could cause actual results biotechnology industry in general; the success of the Company's research and development strategies; infringement on intellectual property; failure to benefit from partnerships or successfully integrate acquisitions; actions and initiatives of federal and provincial governments and changes to government policies and the execution and impact of these actions, initiatives and policies; import/export and research restrictions for cannabinoid-based operations; the size of the medical-use and adult-use cannabinoid market; competition from other industry participants; adverse U.S., Canadian and global economic conditions; adverse global events and public-health crises, including the current COVID-19 outbreak; failure to comply with certain regulations; departure of key management personnel or inability to attract and retain talent; and other factors more fully described from time to time in the reports and filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities. Please refer to the Company's most recent annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for additional risk factors relating to Willow, which can be accessed either on Willow's website at www.willowbio.com or under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com.
Any financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained in this document regarding prospective financial performance, financial position, cash balances or revenue is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and proposed courses of action based on management's assessment of the relevant information that is currently available. Projected operational information contains forward-looking information and is based on a number of material assumptions and factors, as are set out above. These projections may also be considered to contain future-oriented financial information or a financial outlook. The actual results of the Company's operations for any period will likely vary from the amounts set forth in these projections and such variations may be material. Actual results will vary from projected results. Readers are cautioned that any such financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained herein should not be used for purposes other than those for which it is disclosed herein.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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- Paris Rhône-LT002 4K UST Projector will make its global debut on Indiegogo this summer
PARIS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paris Rhône, an electrical appliance company with over 100 years of history, has announced that it will launch its incomparable 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector, Paris Rhône-LT002, on Indiegogo on July 19th, 2022.
The global debut of Paris Rhône 4K Laser TV will mark a new beginning for the century-old brand as it expands into a new segment to bring high-end audio-visual experiences to more people around the world. A highly competitive launch offer will be available for participants in the Indiegogo campaign, as it encourages more people to embrace the future of entertainment with its cost-effective next-generation 4K projector.
Boasting 4K resolution with 8.3 million pixels and HDR 10, Paris Rhône 4K Laser TV delivers crisp images and rich details for unmatched visual enjoyment. 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness ensure vivid and incredible picture quality in all lighting conditions, even when watching movies during the day; while leading ALPD Technology ensures a wide color gamut, high brightness, and high contrast for truly vibrant projections.
What's more, with a 3000:1 native contrast, Paris Rhône 4K Laser TV clearly projects more details in deep shadows and bright highlights for crystal-clear displays, especially when users view low-light scenes or black and white films. Viewers will also enjoy precise color expressions thanks to a 100% Rec.709 color gamut, while 50W powerful drivers support Dolby audio and DTS decoding for immersive stereo sound.
Featuring an ultra-short-throw rate of 0.233:1, Paris Rhône 4K Laser TV is capable of projecting incredible images ranging from 80-inches to 150-inches from unparalleled distances of just 5.8-inches to 19.6-inches from the wall. This compact frame means users can place Paris Rhône 4K Laser TV against any wall with ease, making it a space-saving way to bring a 4K viewing experience into the home. Moreover, Paris Rhône 4K Laser TV's impressive 25,000-hour lamp life supports viewing of more than 12,000 movies spanning two hours in length.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Branford Castle Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Lafayette Instrument, LLC (Lafayette), has acquired Limestone Technologies, Inc. a leading Canada-based manufacturer of polygraph equipment.
Lafayette (https://www.lafayettepolygraph.com) is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of scientific instrumentation equipment for the polygraph, neuroscience and human evaluation markets. Limestone, which has an established position in various markets internationally, is also considered to be a leading player in the polygraph market.
The acquisition expands Lafayette's credibility assessment staff, product line, and market reach to continue providing the best solutions and service available in the market. Jennifer Rider, President of Lafayette Instrument Company said, "We are very pleased to bring these two companies together to achieve our collective potential and maximum effectiveness and efficiency for the benefit of our customers. Both Lafayette and Limestone have decades of experience serving the credibility assessment community and expect a seamless integration."
"This acquisition expands Lafayette's position in the polygraph market and extends the company's international reach," said Laurence Lederer, Managing Partner of Branford Castle. "We are excited to work with the Lafayette management to continue to support the future growth of the company."
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Stikeman Elliott LLP provides legal advisory services for the transaction.
Lafayette Instrument Company has over 70 years of experience engineering data acquisition and measurement instrumentation for disciplines such as research and education, medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, security, and law enforcement. Lafayette is positioned at the forefront of neuroscientific discovery, human evaluation, and credibility assessment.
Established in 1947 as a manufacturer of physiological recording and psychological testing instruments, Lafayette acquired Campden Instruments in 1998 to complement its existing neuroscience product line and, in 2016, founded PEAK Credibility Assessment Training Center to teach practitioners scientifically validated credibility assessment techniques.
Branford is a private market investor with a 35-year history of helping to grow businesses. The firm typically makes control investments in companies with up to $15 million of EBITDA and a leadership position in a niche industry. Branford is particularly keen on the strong relationships it builds with its portfolio company managers. Branford has specific expertise in industrials/specialty manufacturing, consumer products and services, commercial distribution, business services and logistics.
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LORDSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lordstown Motors Corp. (Nasdaq: RIDE), ("Lordstown Motors" or "LMC"), an original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") of electric light duty vehicles focused on the commercial fleet market, today released its second quarter 2022 financial results and provided a business update.
Second Quarter and Recent Business Highlights
- Ending cash balance of $236 million is above internal expectations and extends our runway, due in part to disciplined expense controls and rigorous program management
- Closed Asset Purchase Agreement with Foxconn ("APA"), generated $107.5 million cash proceeds in 2Q22 and $257.5 million in total proceeds
- Reported operating profit of $61.3 million, inclusive of a $101.7 million gain on sale plus a $18.4 million reimbursement of certain operating expenses related to the plant sale
- Core operating expenses1, excluding the impact of the APA, were $58.8 million or 33% lower than 1Q22, and down 47% versus 2Q21
- Closed Contract Manufacturing Agreement, transferred the plant and approximately 400 manufacturing employees to Foxconn, reducing operating complexity and cost, and solidifying path to a less capital intensive and highly variable cost structure
- Formed a Joint Venture with Foxconn – LMC becomes Foxconn's primary development partner for electric vehicles in the North American commercial market
- Continued progress with testing, validation and certification activities to prepare the Endurance for Q3 commercial release production and Q4 customer deliveries
- Appointed Daniel Ninivaggi as Executive Chairman, promoted Edward Hightower to CEO and added several automotive veterans to strengthen senior management team
- Targeting a limited number of strategic fleet customers for the Endurance and anchor customers for the first vehicle to be produced with Foxconn through our joint venture
Outlook
- Reaffirming third quarter 2022 target for start of commercial production of the Endurance and commercial deliveries expected in Q4
- Expect lower 2H 2022 total operating loss and capital expenditures of between $140 and $150 million, excluding contingent liabilities, reducing the minimum capital raise in 2022 from $150 million to $50 to $75 million
- Balanced approach to allocate existing capital on the critical path items to get the Endurance to market
- Production ramp plan will be aligned with bill of material cost reductions and capital raising
- First vehicle program from our Foxconn joint venture expected to be announced in Q4
Please refer to "Forward Looking Statements" below.
Executive Commentary
"Over the past year, we have recruited and developed an experienced senior management team, made significant progress towards launching the Endurance, transitioned to a less capital intensive and flexible business model, established a new vehicle development platform with Foxconn, and raised some additional capital," said Daniel Ninivaggi, LMC's Executive Chairman. "While these were critical foundational steps, we realize that much work remains to be done. Our immediate focus moving forward will be on completing the successful launch of the Endurance; identifying partners, including other OEMs, to jointly scale the Endurance; defining the first vehicle program under our Foxconn joint venture; securing significant customer support for that program; and earning the support from our investors required to raise the additional capital necessary to execute our business plan," Ninivaggi continued.
"I am excited by my expanded role as CEO of Lordstown and the joint venture with Foxconn. In Q2, we made significant progress towards our plan to launch the Endurance in Q3 of 2022 and begin sales in Q4. We look forward to getting the Endurance into customers' hands, as we think they are going to love it," said Edward Hightower, CEO of Lordstown Motors. "We have also started pre-development work on the first vehicle under our joint venture. Our team is excited to create and launch future products while leveraging the Foxconn EV ecosystem."
"We are pleased with the outcome of the quarter. The rigorous program management, disciplined cost controls and intense focus by our team allowed us to end the quarter in a better cash position than planned. We have more runway and will need to raise less capital in 2022 than previously forecasted," said Adam Kroll, Chief Financial Officer of Lordstown. "However, our success and ability to execute our plan remains dependent upon our ability to raise additional capital."
Second Quarter 2022 results
In the second quarter, we generated an operating profit of $61.3 million, including $120.1 million from the sale of the Lordstown facility, consisting of a $101.7 million gain on sale and $18.4 million in operating expense reimbursement. Excluding the impact of the APA, our core total operating expenses were $58.8 million, of which research and development ("R&D") and selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") costs represented $28.9 million and $29.9 million, respectively.
R&D costs included $10.7 million associated with operating the Lordstown facility and producing pre-production vehicles ("PPVs"), $16.7 million for engineering testing and development costs and $1.5 million for Endurance prototype components. Costs associated with operating the Lordstown facility and manufacturing PPVs decreased 51% versus the first quarter of 2022 as the APA closed on May 11, 2022, resulting in the Company incurring approximately half the plant operating costs in the period. Engineering, testing and development expenses in the second quarter decreased 18% versus the first quarter of 2022. Costs related to vehicle components for building PPVs and testing fell 93%, or $18.2 million, compared to the first quarter of 2022 as we largely completed building PPVs in the quarter.
SG&A was $29.9 million in the quarter, up approximately 15% versus both the first quarter of 2022 and fourth quarter of 2021. These increases were due primarily to a non-cash charge to reflect the net realizable value for inventory, partly offset by lower legal and professional fees.
At the end of the quarter, cash on hand was $236 million, approximately $32 million higher than the first quarter of 2022. The change in cash reflects $52.4 million in cash used by operations, which includes $21.6 million for working capital, $18.1 million in capital expenditures roughly half of which was tooling for the Endurance, $87.5 million in proceeds from the plant sale, and $15.1 million from equity issuances.
Please refer to "Forward Looking Statements" below.
Conference call Information
Lordstown Motors will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today (Thursday, August 4, 2022). The call can be accessed via a live webcast that is accessible on the Events page of Lordstown Motors' Investor Relations website, as well as the investor presentation deck, at https://investor.lordstownmotors.com/. An archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call.
About Lordstown Motors Corp.
Lordstown Motors is an electric vehicle (EV) innovator developing high-quality light duty commercial fleet vehicles, with the Endurance all electric pick-up truck as its first vehicle being launched in the Lordstown, Ohio facility. Lordstown Motors has engineering, research and development facilities in Farmington Hills, Michigan and Irvine, California. For additional information visit www.lordstownmotors.com.
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Financial Results
Lordstown Motors Corp.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation from Operating Expenses (Income) to Core Operating Expenses
(Amounts in thousands -- Unaudited)
In addition to the results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"), this release includes a non-GAAP measure, referred to as "core operating expenses," to present operating results on an adjusted basis to eliminate the impact of the closing of the Foxconn APA. The table below provides a reconciliation of operating expenses (income), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to the presented non-GAAP financial measure. The Company believes that core operating expenses, when reviewed in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, can provide more information to assist investors in evaluating historical trends and the current period performance. Items may be excluded from GAAP financial measures when the Company believes this provides useful supplementary information to management and investors in assessing the operating performance of our business. However, the Company's inclusion of these adjusted measures should not be construed as an indication that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or infrequent items or that the items for which it has made adjustments are unusual or infrequent or will not recur. A non-GAAP financial measure should be considered in addition to, and not as superior to or as a substitute for the GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release and the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and other publicly filed reports. In addition, any non-GAAP financial measure the Company provides may not be the same as or comparable to similar non-GAAP measures presented by other companies.
Forward Looking Statements
This release includes forward looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as "feel," "believe," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "should," "is to be," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein due to many factors, including, but not limited to: the need to raise substantial additional capital to execute our business plan, achieve our production targets for the Endurance in 2022 and beyond, achieve scaled production of the Endurance, to continue ongoing operations and remain a going concern, and our ability to raise such funding on a reasonable timeline and with suitable terms; the cost and other impacts of contingent liabilities such as litigation, regulatory proceedings, investigations, stockholder letters and claims and availability of insurance coverage and/or adverse publicity with respect to these matters, which may have a material adverse effect, whether or not successful or valid, on our liquidity position, cash projections, business prospects and ability and timeframe to obtain financing; our limited operating history and our ability to execute our business plan, including through our relationship with Foxconn; our ability to raise sufficient capital in order to invest in the tooling that we expect will enable us to eventually lower the Endurance bill of materials cost, continue design enhancements of the Endurance and fund any future vehicles we may develop; the rollout of our business and the timing of expected business milestones, including our ability to complete the engineering of the Endurance and Foxconn's completion of the conversion and retooling of the Lordstown facility, to establish and maintain appropriate supplier relationships, to successfully complete testing, homologation and certification, and to start production and delivery of the Endurance in accordance with our projected timeline; our ability to successfully identify and implement actions that will lower the Endurance bill of materials cost; supply chain disruptions, inflation and the potential inability to source essential components and raw materials, including on a timely basis or at acceptable cost, and their consequences on testing, production, sales and other activities; our ability to obtain binding purchase orders and build customer relationships; the risk that our technology, including our hub motors, does not perform as expected and our overall ability to deliver on the expectations of customers with respect to the pricing, performance, quality, reliability, safety and efficiency of the Endurance and to provide the levels of service and support that they will require; our ability to conduct business using a direct sales model, rather than through a dealer network used by most other OEMs; the effects of competition on our ability to market and sell vehicles; our inability to retain key personnel and to hire additional personnel; the ability to protect our intellectual property rights; the failure to obtain required regulatory approvals; changes in laws or regulatory requirements or new or different interpretations of existing law; changes in governmental incentives and fuel and energy prices; the impact of health epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on our business; cybersecurity threats and compliance with privacy and data protection laws; failure to timely implement and maintain adequate financial, information technology and management processes and controls and procedures; our ability to remain in compliance with our debt covenants, our ability to repay the obligations when due, and the risks associated with having pledged significant assets as collateral for recently obtained indebtedness; and the possibility that we may be adversely affected by other economic, geopolitical, business and/or competitive factors, including the direct and indirect effects of the war in Ukraine. In addition, the transactions entered into with Foxconn are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurances can be given that we will successfully implement or that we will realize the anticipated benefits from the recently completed transactions with Foxconn, including the contract manufacturing agreement and the joint venture to jointly develop additional EVs for launch. If we are unable to maintain our relationship with Foxconn or effectively manage outsourcing the production of the Endurance to Foxconn, we may be unable to ensure continuity, quality, and compliance with our design specifications or applicable laws and regulations, which may ultimately disrupt and have a negative effect on our production and operations. The success of the joint venture depends on many variables, including our ability to utilize the designs, engineering data and other foundational work of Foxconn, its affiliates, and other members of the MIH consortium to commercialize, industrialize, homologate and certify a vehicle in North America, along with variables that are out of the parties' control, such as technology, innovation, adequate funding, supply chain and other economic conditions, competitors, customer demand and other factors that impact new vehicle development. If we are unable to develop new vehicles for ourselves and potentially other OEM customers, our business prospects, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected. We will need additional funding to execute our 2022 business plan and achieve scaled production of the Endurance. As we seek additional sources of financing, there can be no assurance that such financing would be available to us on favorable terms or at all. Our ability to obtain additional financing in the debt and equity capital markets is subject to several factors, including market and economic conditions, the significant amount of capital required, the fact that our bill of materials cost is currently, and expected to continue to be, substantially higher than our anticipated selling price, uncertainty surrounding regulatory approval and the performance of the vehicle, meaningful exposure to material losses related to ongoing litigation and the SEC investigation, our performance and investor sentiment with respect to us and our business and industry. Additional information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of the Company and its forward-looking statements is included in its most recent Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Lordstown Motors undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller to be released
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home is scheduled to be released from prison next week, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge.
Mohamed Noor, 36, is scheduled to be released from custody Monday, 18 days shy of the fifth anniversary of the July 15, 2017, fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual U.S.-Australian citizen and yoga teacher who was engaged to be married.
Noor was initially convicted of third-degree murder and manslaughter, but last year the Minnesota Supreme Court tossed out his murder conviction and 12 1/2-year sentence, saying the murder charge didn’t apply to the circumstances of this case. He was resentenced to four years and nine months on the manslaughter charge.
In Minnesota, it’s presumed that a defendant with good behavior will serve two-thirds of a sentence in prison and the rest on supervised release, commonly known as parole. The DOC’s website says Noor will be on supervised release until Jan. 24, 2024.
Damond’s father, John Ruszczyk, said Friday that the family was disappointed that Noor’s third-degree murder conviction was overturned.
“His release after a trivial sentence shows great disrespect to the wishes of the jury who represented the communities of Minneapolis and their wish to make a statement about the communities’ expectations of police behavior and actions,” Ruszczyk wrote in response to emailed questions from The Associated Press.
Damond’s stepmother, Maryan Heffernan, said in a phone interview that the timing of Noor’s release — so close to the anniversary of Damond’s death — is painful.
“We’re very disappointed. But we’re not surprised. We’ve been watching events in Minneapolis from miles away and we’re still bewildered about the charge being dropped and we’re still bewildered about the culture of the Minneapolis Police Department,” Heffernan said, adding that she believes Noor was the product of a “very dysfunctional department.”
After his conviction, Noor began serving his time at Minnesota’s maximum-security prison in Oak Park Heights, but the Star Tribune reported he was transferred to a facility in North Dakota in July 2019 for his own safety. Department of Corrections spokesman Nicholas Kimball said Noor is still out of state, but did not specify where.
“For safety reasons, we aren’t able to provide more detail than what is available on the public website, which is the scheduled date of release,” Kimball said.
It wasn’t clear whether Noor would return to Minnesota. His attorney, Tom Plunkett, declined to comment, saying, “at this point I just want to respect Mr. Noor’s privacy.”
Damond’s killing angered citizens in the U.S. and Australia, and led to the resignation of Minneapolis’ police chief. It also led the department to change its policy on body cameras; Noor and his partner didn’t have theirs activated when they were investigating Damond’s 911 call.
Noor testified at his 2019 trial that he and his partner were driving slowly in an alley when a loud bang on their police SUV made him fear for their lives. He said he saw a woman appear at the partner’s driver’s side window and raise her right arm before he fired a shot from the passenger seat to stop what he thought was a threat.
Damond was a meditation teacher and life coach who was killed about a month before her wedding. Her maiden name was Justine Ruszczyk, and though she was not yet married, she had already been using her fiance’s last name.
Her fiance, Don Damond, declined to comment on Noor’s upcoming release, but said during Noor’s resentencing that he had forgiven the former officer, and that he had no doubt Justine also would have forgiven him “for your inability in managing your emotions that night.”
Noor, who is Somali American, was believed to be the first Minnesota officer convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting. Activists who had long called for officers to be held accountable for the deadly use of force applauded the murder conviction.
Since Noor’s conviction, former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of murder in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, a Black man who was pinned to the pavement under Chauvin’s knee. Chauvin’s colleague, Thomas Lane, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter, while two other officers are awaiting trial on charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter. All four have been convicted on federal charges of violating Floyd’s rights.
In another case, former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter was convicted of manslaughter after she said she mistook her Taser for her handgun when she fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, during a traffic stop last year.
John Ruszczyk said in his email to the AP that his family believes state investigators and the Minneapolis Police Department did not fully cooperate with the investigation into his daughter’s killing and he was disturbed by the agency’s culture.
He said he believes the department accepts using violence as a way to control challenging situations, which he said contributed to her death. He cited a recent report from the state Department of Human Rights which found that the agency has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least a decade, including using force more often on people of color. Federal authorities are also investigating whether the department engaged in a pattern of discrimination.
“How could officers go out onto the streets in the roles of defenders of public safety and order with the attitude to their duties and obligations that allows them to shoot first and ask questions later?” he wrote.
Days after Noor’s conviction, Minneapolis agreed to pay $20 million to Damond’s family, believed at the time to be the largest settlement stemming from police violence in Minnesota. It was surpassed last year when Minneapolis agreed to a $27 million settlement in Floyd’s death just as Chauvin was going on trial.
The killing of Floyd led to a reckoning over police brutality and discrimination involving people of color. The department is facing calls for more accountability and the state is recommending several changes as it seeks a court-enforceable consent decree. City leaders continue to debate how to change the system.
She said that at his trial, the family was told that Damond’s death would lead to change, but when Floyd was killed, “we were absolutely shattered because nothing had changed. We felt that Justine’s death meant nothing ... She is forgotten.”
But Heffernan said that Damond is remembered by people in Australia, and her family thinks of her her every day. On the anniversary of her death, they go quietly to her favorite beach and throw pink flowers — her favorite color — into the surf as the sun is rising.
She also said that once a month during the summer, her family sends flowers to the site of Damond’s killing, as well as on her birthday and July 15 — the day of her death.
“She touched a lot of people’s hearts, which I think is quite amazing,” Heffernan said.
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This story has been updated to correct Noor’s sentence on the manslaughter count to four years and nine months, not 41 months.
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ("Hycroft" or the "Company"), a gold and silver exploration and development company which owns the Hycroft Mine in the prolific mining region of Northern Nevada, announces that it has filed its 10-Q for the second quarter of 2022.
Diane Garrett, President and CEO commented "It is an exciting and promising time for the Hycroft Mine as we ramp up Hycroft's largest exploration program in nearly a decade to follow up on several higher-grade intercepts and anomalies previously identified and assess the district potential of this world class size resource. The results of this exploration program will be important to the mine plan for the sulfide operation. Our activities this year and next are integral to taking Hycroft up the value chain".
Reporting on the quarter, Garrett continued "We are very pleased with our continuous improvement in safety as demonstrated by our 0.28 trailing twelve-month TRIFR. Our operating team continues to execute and exceed our plans, including producing more gold from the leach pads than we had estimated in inventory and identifying areas of existing leach pads where additional gold ounces may be recovered. We are continuing to advance the technical studies and process design for the milling and pressure oxidation process".
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Safety - Hycroft's safety performance continued to improve with a 0.28 trailing 12-month total reportable incident frequency rate ("TRIFR") at the end of the second quarter of 2022. This represents an approximate 56% reduction in TRIFR compared with 0.64 at the end of 2021.
- Russell 3000 Index – Hycroft was added to the Russell 3000 Index in June. The Russell 3000 is a broad market index that measures the performance of the top 3,000 U.S. publicly traded companies as ranked by market capitalization.
- Leach Pad Operations - Gold recoveries for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, were 6,487 and 10,924 ounces, respectively, and silver recoveries were 18,566 and 30,515 ounces, respectively. Processing of ore on leach pads is currently planned to proceed through the end of 2022 with immaterial residual recovery of ounces through the first quarter of 2023.
- Cash Position - The Company ended the second quarter of 2022 with $157.8 million of cash on hand and was in compliance with debt covenants. The Company has approximately 5,800 ounces of gold inventory at the refiner pending settlement.
- Variability Test Program – To date, the Company has received approximately 95% of the test results from its metallurgical program. This test work is designed to determine ultimate grind size, flotation recovery rates and overall process flow sheet design.
- Exploration - In July 2022, we initiated the 2022 - 2023 exploration program which is the largest exploration program at the Hycroft Mine in nearly a decade. The 2022 - 2023 exploration program will focus on the higher-grade opportunities identified during 2021 and a systematic approach to understand the genesis of the Hycroft Mine deposit, including potential feeder systems. The 2022 - 2023 exploration program will comprise approximately 100,000 feet of RC drilling and approximately 25,000 feet of core drilling. The focus of the 2022 - 2023 exploration program activities are as follows:
- Infill Drilling - In addition to the exploration discussed above, the Company will also conduct targeted infill drilling within the existing deposits where there is limited drilling. Based on the geology and surrounding drill results, we are optimistic that the additional limited drilling could convert material currently modeled as waste to an ore classification in the resource model. This would reduce the strip ratio, haulage costs, equipment costs, and increase revenue in the ongoing engineering and design work. Additionally, based upon the results of such additional infill drilling, inferred mineral resources could be upgraded to higher resources classifications inside and adjacent to the current pit limits.
In May 2020, MUDS Acquisition Sub, Inc. ("MUDS") acquired Hycroft Mining Corporation's ("HMC") equity interests in its direct subsidiaries and substantially all of its other assets and assumed substantially all of the liabilities of HMC, including a certain Warrant Agreement dated October 22, 2015. That Warrant Agreement requires adjustment to the associated issued and outstanding warrants (Nasdaq: HYMCZ) when Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (formerly MUDS) issues equity to "Restricted Persons" as defined in the Warrant Agreement.
On August 3, 2022, the Company issued a notice of adjustments under the Warrant Agreement notifying the holders of the outstanding HYMCZ warrants originally issued by HMC. As a result of the issuance of equity awards under the HYMC 2020 Performance and Incentive Pay Plan in the aggregate amount of 2,570,602 restricted stock units convertible into shares of Common Stock and the prospective issuance of up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock to Restricted Persons, the HYMCZ warrant terms were adjusted as follows:
(1) the exercise price of each HYMCZ Warrant is decreased from $40.31 per share of Common Stock to $39.90 per share of Common Stock; (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of each HYMCZ Warrant is increased from 0.28055 to 0.28347; and (3) as adjusted, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon full exercise of the 12,721,901 outstanding HYMCZ Warrants is increased from 3,569,051 to 3,606,256 shares of Common Stock.
Hycroft is a US-based, gold and silver company developing and exploring the Hycroft Mine located in the world-class mining region of Northern Nevada.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION contact info@hycroftmining.com or visit our website at www.hycroftmining.com.
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OAKVILLE, ON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN" or "the Company") (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Darren Myers Chief Financial Officer. This follows the decision of Arthur Kacprzak to step down from this role effective immediately. Mr. Kacprzak has agreed to remain with the Company in an advisory capacity through the end of 2022 to support a smooth transition to his successor.
"I am delighted to have a financial executive with Darren's proven leadership join Algonquin as the company continues to lead the decarbonization transformation in the energy and water industries. Darren has served as CFO for two premier Canadian public corporations and has significant capital markets experience in Canada and the US," said AQN Chief Executive Officer Arun Banskota. "The Company will benefit from his breadth and depth of experience in finance, his strategic leadership, and commitment to ensuring a strong balance sheet as we continue to grow both our regulated and renewable businesses and provide strong returns to our shareholders."
Mr. Myers most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Loblaw (TSX: L), Canada's largest retail company. During his tenure, he improved capital discipline, elevated the performance management system, and balanced long-term investments and earnings growth while the Company navigated challenges with market disruption and the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to Loblaw, Mr. Myers spent 16 years at Celestica (NYSE and TSX: CLS), a global supply chain and manufacturing company. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2017 including responsibility for Global Business Services and IT. As CFO, he helped the company shift its strategy to grow in new markets, drive operational execution and generate cash flow and reduce debt.
"I want to take this opportunity to thank Arthur for his service over the last 10 years and most especially for his support when I joined Algonquin in February 2020 as President and through my transition to CEO," said Mr. Banskota. "I know I speak for everyone at Algonquin in saying how grateful we are to him for his many contributions during a period of significant change at the Company."
"I am confident that Darren will be instrumental in delivering the strong financial results shareholders expect from Algonquin", said Board Chairman Ken Moore. "I also want to express my appreciation for Arthur's dedication to the Company's stellar performance. He has been an outstanding colleague and friend to the Company and the Board. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours."
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with over $17 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group, AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of electric generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. AQN is a global leader in renewable energy through its portfolio of long-term contracted wind, solar, and hydroelectric generating facilities. AQN owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity.
AQN is committed to delivering growth and the pursuit of operational excellence in a sustainable manner through an expanding global pipeline of renewable energy and electric transmission development projects, organic growth within its rate-regulated generation, distribution, and transmission businesses, and the pursuit of accretive acquisitions and value enhancing recycling of assets.
AQN's common shares, Series A preferred shares and Series D preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares, Series 2018-A subordinated notes, Series 2019-A subordinated notes and equity units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQNA, AQNB, and AQNU, respectively.
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Successful seven-year relationship between Jada Toys and Universal continues to flourish with products inspired by blockbuster Fast & Furious Saga
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Jada Toys Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality die-cast vehicles and collectible figures, and Universal Brand Development are excited to announce the renewal of their long-standing licensing agreement.
Jada Toys first began collaborating with Universal in 2015 and has now extended their agreements for further multiyear terms beginning in 2023. Jada Toys will continue to expand their vehicle and figures offerings for some of Universal's most popular franchises, including the blockbuster Fast & Furious Saga.
"Our partnership with Universal has allowed us to take our vehicle and figures lines to new worlds and audiences," said Bill Simons, CEO of Jada Toys. "We are incredibly proud to renew this partnership and continue to bring our innovative approach and expertise to life in 2023 and beyond."
New Fast & Furious product launches are in the works and expected to debut in 2023 alongside the highly anticipated 10th film in the Fast & Furious Saga, Fast X, which is scheduled to release in theatres May 2023.
"Jada delivers highly-detailed die-cast replicas and RC vehicles that drive incredible engagement with our fans around the world," said Joe Lawandus, general manager and senior vice president of global toys and hardlines for Universal Brand Development. "We look forward to bringing more innovation and collectability with Jada."
Jada Toys is a privately held leading toy manufacturer. Founded in 1999, Jada has developed a worldwide presence at retail. Their strong focus on pop, trend, and car culture has grown their portfolio from die-cast vehicles and radio control to include collectibles, action figures, dolls, preschool toys, and more. Partnering with best-in-class entertainment studios allows collaboration that has resulted in extensive lines of licensed product that appeals to collectors, kids, and families. Proprietary lines accompany the licensed product to round out Jada Toys' offerings. Jada Toy's is the US based division of the Simba Dickie Group. Visit Jada Toys at jadatoys.com.
Universal Brand Development globally drives expansion of NBCUniversal's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms based on the company's extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com.
Over the course of ten films that have stoked passion in an ever-expanding audience and have earned more than $6 billion at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures' record-smashing, homegrown Fast & Furious Saga has become the studio's most-profitable and longest-running franchise. Across social media platforms, the fan following for the movies and cast has grown into the biggest of any active franchise. On the heels of F9, which was a top-5 box office grossing film of 2021, the blockbuster franchise has expanded to a multitude of offerings – from toys and video games to an animated series and the successfully launched spin-off franchise, Hobbs & Shaw. Fast X, the tenth chapter in the Fast & Furious Saga, debuts May 2023.
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Don S. Marshall
Funeral services for Don S. Marshall, 78, of Belton, formerly of Holland, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 10, 2022, at Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Tony Mahan and Rev. Denise Mikeska officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery, in Mound.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 PM Thursday evening at Dossman Funeral Home.
After a lengthy battle with COPD and Heart Failure, Mr. Marshall passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Monday, June 6, 2022.
Mr. Marshall was born January 16, 1944, in Gatesville, the son of Jesse Boyd Marshall and Daisy Belle (Evans) Marshall. He married his loving and devoted wife of 58 years Georgia Belt, October 16, 1964, in Gatesville. He spent a short time in the National Guard. His lifelong career was as a union carpenter and later as in commercial construction working for Drywall Systems, Ace, Inc and Adams Drywall.
Don and Georgia made their home in Holland in November 1977, where they owned and operated Don’s Pit Bar B Que. There they raised both of their daughters and made a lifetime of good friends and cherished memories. In his retirement years he enjoyed selling fresh produce in Holland, until his health declined. Four years ago, they had the opportunity to purchase a home in Belton, next door to their daughter. This was a true blessing for them. He enjoyed riding his scooter next door or sitting on the front porch and watching his grandkids play. He especially enjoyed watching Fisher ride his dirt bike. Fisher often stayed with his Papa and would help him from taking apart the lawn mower to helping fix anything that needed to be done, as he became weaker and in his final weeks he always wanted to go home to Holland. Don was blessed, adored and loved by all 6 of his grandkids, Justin Marshall and wife Michelle, Meredith Mikeska, Dylan Mikeska, Jessalynn Neeley and husband Tyler, Fisher Vannatta and Georgia Kay Vannatta. One great grandchild Kason Marshall who is his triplet. Kason always brightened his Papa’s Day when he visited. He once shared that Kason was all the medicine he needed.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, William Boyd Marshall.
Survivors include his beautiful wife Georgia Marshall; two daughters, Mary Melissa Mikeska, husband Steven and Myca Dawn Vannatta, husband Brent; brothers, Kennith Marshall, wife Carol of Brenham, TX and Gary Marshall of Mound. He is also survived by nieces, JoEllen Fritz, Paula Noak, Christi Starkey, Nicole Marshall, Whitney Bruton; and nephews Eddie Marshall, Chad Bruton, Clay Bruton and Brandon Belt.
Serving as Pallbearers are Eddie Marshall, David Walker, Billy Walker, Jerry (Bonz) Ayers, Mike Knox, Wayne Smith, James (Roho) LaRocque, and Darren Crawford. Honorary Pallbearers are Justin Marshall, Dylan Mikeska and Fisher Vannatta.
Memorials may be made to the Veterans Outdoors Program, 213 Sebastian Lane, Georgetown, TX 78633.
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Support will also include work and career readiness and entrepreneurship lessons
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Junior Achievement USA (JA) and Synovus Bank announced a new partnership to deliver lessons on essential life skills, including financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship, to thousands of students in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Synovus is contributing $250,000 through its Here Matters Community Fund to Junior Achievement USA to bring these lessons to elementary and middle school students starting in the fall of 2022. It's the bank's first contribution to a nonprofit since establishing the community fund.
"We all deal with money, jobs, and businesses every day," said Jack E. Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement USA. "Yet, these topics are not always taught in school. With the commitment of Synovus, we will be able to help thousands of young people gain these critical life skills."
As part of Synovus' community outreach, its team members will volunteer to help teach Junior Achievement programs through their local schools. JA learning experiences depend on volunteers from partners like Synovus to help bring lessons to life for the students it serves.
"We're committed to helping individuals in the communities we serve reach their full potential," said Kevin Blair, Synovus president and CEO. "Our investment in Junior Achievement USA is an expansion of our ongoing efforts to deliver financial education to improve lives and strengthen communities. For decades, JA has inspired young people to take charge of their financial futures, and we're proud to partner with them to ensure more students are successful."
About Junior Achievement USA®
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 103 markets across the United States as part of 10 million students served by operations in 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more information.
About Synovus Bank
Synovus Bank, a Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, provides commercial and retail banking and a full suite of specialized products and services, including private banking, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, and international banking through branches in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Synovus is a Great Place to Work-Certified Company and is on the web at synovus.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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SUZHOU, China, July 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Kintor Pharma scientists published results of a study titled " Inhibitory Effects of GT0918 on Acute Lung Injury and the Molecular Mechanisms of Anti-inflammatory Response " in the preprint journal bioRxiv. The study demonstrated that pruxelutamide (GT0918) is an effective therapeutic drug for severe COVID-19 patients, in addition to mild to moderate COVID-19 patients treatment.
The Kintor team found that pruxelutamide could reduce cytokine release and suppress inflammatory responses through inhibiting NF-κB signaling and activating NRF2. Therefore, pruxelutamide exhibits potentials in regulating immune system function, maintaining immune homeostasis, and reducing the risk of cytokine release storm (CRS), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and tissue damage .
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global public health crisis since early 2020. Scientists around the world have made great efforts in developing vaccines and drugs against COVID-19. However, the unexpected emergence of SARS-CoV-2 virus variants, which carry multiple mutations on the spike protein receptor binding domain, may be resistant to existing treatments such as neutralizing antibodies or vaccines. Oral drugs are especially necessary for the world to defeat the pandemic apart from vaccines and neutralizing antibodies.
Pruxelutamide, an oral therapeutic drug, independently developed by Kintor Pharma, has been showing to accelerate viral clearance and recovery rate in COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms by blocking SARS-CoV-2 infiltrating into host cells though down-regulating ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expressions. Clinical studies have shown that pruxelutamide reduced mortality rate and shortened hospital stay in COVID-19 inpatients. Moreover, Pruxelutamide exhibits protective efficacy in severe COVID-19 patients in critical care.
In the present study, the team conducted lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and Poly(I:C) induced model to explore the immune regulation mechanism of pruxelutamide.
Specifically, in vitro experiments with various kinds of immune cells (lines) showed that pruxelutamide down-regulated LPS-induced IL-6 and TNF-α expression and secretion in a dose-dependent manner. Previous clinical data suggest that upregulation of TNF-α and IL-6 in patients with COVID-19 often predicts poor prognosis. These pro-inflammatory factors are quickly eliminated in mild-to-moderate patients, but their delayed and continued elevation can lead to cytokine release syndrome (CRS). CRS can induce a series of side effects, such as severe lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a common characteristic in severe COVID-19 patients. Pruxelutamide decreased the levels of these proinflammatory cytokines in a dose-dependent manner and protected against CRS-induced severe clinical COVID-19 outcomes. Further analysis indicated pruxelutamide down-regulated the activation of p65 by decreasing phosphorylation of IκBα, in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting pruxelutamide inhibited the expression of proinflammatory cytokines through NF-κB signaling.
Moreover, by screening of more than 200 transcription factors, the team found the binding activity of NRF2 was enhanced with pruxelutamide treatment. It was found that pruxelutamide could up-regulate the level of NRF2 protein and enhanced the signal response of NRF2, suggesting another important mechanism of pruxelutamide in immune regulation.
Meanwhile, in vivo data in LPS and Poly I:C induced acute lung injury model showed that, treated with pruxelutamide, proinflammatory cytokines in alveolar lavage fluid of mice were decreased , less inflammatory infiltration in lung tissue was observed , and alveolar structure was normalized. These results suggest that pruxelutamide can reduce acute lung injury in mice by reducing the level of proinflammatory factors and maintaining immune homeostasis.
In conclusion, this study demonstrated the immune regulation mechanism of pruxelutamide. Pruxelutamide is not only effective for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients, but also an effective therapeutic drug for severe COVID-19 patients by reducing the risk of cytokine storm and acute respiratory distress.
Pruxelutamide is an ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) and TMPRSS2 (transmembrane protease, serine 2) proteins inhibitor that blocks the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into host cells. For COVID-19 patients with early symptoms, targeting the ACE2/TMPRSS2 signal axis by pruxelutamide could significantly inhibit the entry of the virus into host cells. For severe patients, pruxelutamide promotes the clearance of pathogens and decreases inflammation by NF-κb sigaling, as well as activating the Nrf2 pathway, which inhibits the over-production of proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, and chemokines, thus minimizing cytokine storms and tissues damage. In this way, pruxelutamide might be well-positioned as an effective drug for COVID-19 patients from early symptoms to hospitalized/severe conditions.
Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited is developing and commercializing a robust pipeline of innovative small molecule and biological therapeutics for androgen-receptor-related disease areas with unmet medical needs, including COVID-19, prostate, breast and liver cancers, alopecia and acne. For more information, visit www.kintor.com.cn.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of certain Waste Management redeemable senior notes between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 8, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Waste Management, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million indicated in the merger agreement between the Company and Advanced Disposal Services; (ii) as a result, the merger would not be completed by July 14, 2020, the end date under the merger agreement; and (iii) the Waste Management redeemable senior notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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‘I can’t let this go’: Father stands guard at daughter’s school in wake of mass shooting
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A father in Texas is standing guard at an elementary school where his wife works and daughter attends in the wake of this week’s devasting elementary school mass shooting.
Ed Chelby said he is at Saegert Elementary because he could not sleep after Tuesday’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas. His daughter is a student, and his wife is also a school nurse.
KWTX reports Chelby wrote an email to the school district superintendent and asked for permission to stand guard at the school’s main entrance.
“I said I would just be out there unarmed to let people know that I’m watching. Let the parents have a little bit of relief,” Chelby said.
He was given permission and is making sure anyone who walks through the front doors is supposed to be there.
“I can’t let this go,” Chelby said. “This is just a testament to the sleeplessness caused by the grief I experienced.”
With 11 years of U.S. Army experience and a background in security, Chelby said he doesn’t sweat standing outside, making sure the kids were safe.
“I’ve had a lot of emotional people come up to me,” Chelby said, “They didn’t want to send their kids to school. They struggled with sending their kids to school. And I told them, I was like, ‘I got them.’”
He had already filled out the paperwork to be a school volunteer and was in the middle of a background check when he was given permission to stand guard.
Among those who appreciate Chelby’s efforts is Samantha Longfeather-Locke, the mother of a student at Saeger.
“Him standing in front of the school, it’s reassuring,” Longeather-Locke said.
She shared a photo of Chelby standing guard that has since gone viral. Longeather-Locke said that people needed to know what he was doing in providing the comfort everyone is currently searching for after another mass shooting.
“We all struggle with that. You don’t know if you should send your kid to school. You want them to get their education and their experience of the last days of school, but you want to protect them with everything you got,” Chelby said.
Those interested in similar volunteer opportunities for the next school year in the Killeen Independent School District can find more information here.
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Senate and Governor's Races are Neck-and-Neck, with Pennsylvanians Wary about the Direction of the Country and State.
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AARP Pennsylvania released key findings from a 2022 election survey that shows candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate should pay close attention to
Pennsylvanians over 50 heading into the summer campaign season, with issues like inflation, jobs and the economy, and Social Security on 50+ voters' minds.
Pennsylvanians 50+ will be key in determining who wins in November. This bloc of voters regularly comprises an outsized portion of the electorate; in the 2018 mid-term elections, they made up nearly 61% of all Pennsylvania voters.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro (D) narrowly leads State Senator Doug Mastriano (R), 49% to 46%. The race is even closer among voters 50 and older, with Shapiro leading 48% to 47%. John Fetterman (D), the lieutenant governor, leads Mehmet Oz (R), 50% to 44% in the open race for U.S. Senate.
"Pennsylvania voters over 50 are a critical voting demographic that all candidates are competing for in this midterm election," said Bill Johnston Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania State Director. "With the price of necessities like groceries, gas and prescription drugs skyrocketing, Pennsylvanians want their leaders to provide solutions to inflation and the rising cost of living. The message is
clear, if candidates want to win, they better pay attention to the issues that matter to Pennsylvanians 50-plus." The survey also found:
- A significant majority think the country (84%) and state (77%) are headed in the wrong direction.
- Just 30% of voters say the economy is working well for them, with inflation and rising costs the biggest issue in both the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races.
- 87% of voters 50+ say they are extremely motivated to vote in November's election.
AARP commissioned Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research to conduct this survey. The firms interviewed 1,382 likely Pennsylvania voters, which includes a statewide representative sample of 500 likely voters, with an oversample of up to 550 likely voters age 50 and older, and an oversample of up to 332 African-American/Black likely voters age 50 and older. The survey was conducted between June 12-19 via landline, cellphone, and SMS-to-web. The margin of error for the 500 statewide sample is ±4.4%; for the 855 total sample of voters 50+ it is ±3.3%. View the full survey results.
For more information on how, when and where to vote in Pennsylvania, visit aarp.org/PAVotes.
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AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
CONTACT: TJ Thiessen, Tthiessen@aarp.org, 202-374-8033
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based, award-winning general contractor, has broken ground and started construction on Waterleaf at Salt Creek, an upscale multifamily development in Savannah, GA. The project is part of the Berwick master planned community along US Highway 17.
The developer for Waterleaf at Salt Creek is Graycliff Capital. Waterleaf at Salt Creek is scheduled for completion in Spring 2024.
"Savannah is a beautiful area that continues to grow and attract new residents," shared James Pyle, LandSouth President and CEO. "LandSouth is thrilled to work with Graycliff Capital on Waterleaf at Salt Creek to bring high-end, luxury multifamily living to the Savannah area."
Robert Kovacs will serve as the LandSouth project manager for Waterleaf at Salt Creek. Matt Wellman is the superintendent for the project. SGA Narmour Wright Design is the architecture firm for Waterleaf at Salt Creek.
Waterleaf at Salt Creek will be a garden-style development and will have 14 buildings, with a mixture of one, two, three, and four stories. Two buildings will have elevators, and the development will have a total of 252 units. Residents will be able to choose from ten different floor plans, ranging from one to three bedrooms. The units range from 833 square feet to 1,624 square feet. Waterleaf at Salt Creek will also offer several amenities to future residents, including a 5,748 square-foot clubhouse, a pool with a cabana, carwash, and dog wash areas. Waterleaf at Salt Creek is close to downtown Savannah, as well as Forsyth Park, Wormslow historic site, the Savannah Ogeechee Museum, Hunter Army Field, and Old Fort Jackson.
"We're excited to get started on Waterleaf at Salt Creek," stated Robert Kovacs, the LandSouth project manager. "This new development will offer the best that LandSouth and Graycliff Capital provides in luxury, multifamily living to the fast-growing Savannah area."
LandSouth will employ its unique integrated construction approach to build Waterleaf at Salt Creek. Service components work together to provide seamless delivery through proven procedures, systems, and technology.
LandSouth Construction, the Southeast's premier general contractor, specializing in multifamily, senior living, and mixed-use development, was named one of Engineering News Record's Top 400. Since 1998 LandSouth has transformed ideas into best–in–class communities. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. LandSouth has completed more than 25,000 multifamily units. For more information, call LandSouth's Kaley Robinson, (904) 760-3188, or visit www.landsouth.com.
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- 10 leading startups from Southeast Asia will be speaking at the event. -
TOKYO, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "CyberAgent Pitching Arena", our largest global startup event connecting startups in Southeast Asia with investors in Japan and abroad, will be held online at the end of May.
Investors can apply here: https://forms.gle/98X5jthvGt7znBXh7
"CyberAgent Pitching Arena" is the global version of the "Monthly Pitch", a monthly pitching event for seed and early-stage entrepreneurs. In order to boost the startup ecosystem in Asia, we are currently holding this event mainly to connect startups in Southeast Asia with leading venture capitalists and angel investors in Japan and abroad.
Since time is crucial and limited, we started "Monthly Pitch" where early-stage entrepreneurs can quickly meet investors, allowing them to spend minimal time on fundraising and concentrate on their business as much as possible.
Outline of the event
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Online (zoom)
On the day of the event, 10well-selected startups from Southeast Asian countries will pitch their startups. The pitch itself will be in English, but the system is fully equipped with an interpretation function so that the pitch can be viewed in both Japanese and English.
We look forward to receiving viewing applications from investors.
Participation: Registration required (apply below)
Application Form: https://forms.gle/98X5jthvGt7znBXh7
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 24, 18:00
This event is a matching event between venture companies and potential investors/business companies, and the operator does not handle the offering of shares.
About Monthly Pitch
Monthly Pitch" is a pitch event that connects seed and early-stage entrepreneurs with investors (prominent VCs and angels).
Aiming to minimize the time spent on fundraising and provide entrepreneurs with an environment where they can focus more on their business, the event has been held monthly since 2016 as a venue for efficient networking with investors and receiving feedback from them.
As a meeting place for various startup companies and investors, the event boasts the largest number of speakers for such a fundraising event in Japan.
url
https://monthly-pitch.com/
Official Twitter
https://twitter.com/monthlypitch
Official YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN1WCG1WAYHb8uYsBM56uSw
About CyberAgent Capital
CyberAgent Capital is an investment enterprise leading global innovation jointly with unicorn startups. Constantly pursuing global innovation, We invest in internet-related startups with high growth potential, led by entrepreneurs with excellent management and leadership capabilities determined to expand their business globally.
For more information please look at the website
https://www.cyberagentcapital.com/
CyberAgent Capital
https://www.cyberagentcapital.com/
Monthly Pitch Asia
https://monthly-pitch.com/asia/
Media Contact
CyberAgent Capital Inc. Monthly Pitch Secretariat
Email: monthlypitch@ext.cyberagent.co.jp
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Joshua Davis, Martin Fantozzi, John Ratino, Paul Tummonds, and Richard Zielinski recognized as "Lawyers of the Year"
BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that 79 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Five attorneys were singled out as 2023 "Lawyers of the Year." In Washington, D.C., John Ratino was named the "Leisure and Hospitality Lawyer of the Year" and Paul Tummonds, Jr. was named "Real Estate Lawyer of the Year." In Massachusetts, Joshua Davis was named "Employment Law – Management Lawyer of the Year," Martin Fantozzi was named "Litigation – Real Estate Lawyer of the Year," and Richard Zielinski was named the "Legal Malpractice – Defendants Lawyer of the Year." Twenty-five attorneys were also selected for the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" list.
Recognized Best Lawyers include:
- D.C.: Lee Carter (Real Estate); Maureen Dwyer (Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Real Estate); John Epting (Real Estate); Allison Prince (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); John Ratino (Leisure and Hospitality, Real Estate); Christine Roddy (Real Estate); Paul Tummonds, Jr. (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); Jeff Utz (Real Estate); and Wendelin White (Real Estate).
- Massachusetts: Ned Abelson (Environmental); David Abromowitz (Real Estate); Bjorn Andersen (Real Estate); Darren Baird (Real Estate); Mark Balk (Trusts and Estates); Gene Barton, Jr. (Mergers & Acquisitions); Mark Christopher (Trust and Estates); Christopher Clements (Real Estate); Peter Corbett (Real Estate); Rhian Cull (Litigation – Construction); Adam Curry (Real Estate); Timothy Dacey (Legal Malpractice – Defendants); Nancy Davids (Real Estate); Joshua Davis (Employment – Management, Labor - Management); William Dillon (Real Estate); Jason Dunn (Real Estate); Matthew Epstein (Real Estate); Martin Fantozzi (Litigation – Real Estate); Magda Lukl Fleckner (Trusts and Estates); Martha Nahill Frahm (Tax); Len Freiman (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Labor and Employment); Zev Gewurz (Real Estate); Cecilia Gordon (Real Estate); Christian Habersaat (Commercial Litigation); Laurie Hall (Trusts and Estates); Michael Haroz (Real Estate); Matthew Hillery (Trusts & Estates); Deborah Horwitz (Real Estate); Douglas Husid (Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); Gregory Kaden (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization); Matthew Kiefer (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); Peter Kochansky (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); James Lerner (Real Estate); Phillip Levy (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); Frank Litwin (Real Estate); Robert Mack (Real Estate); Pamela MacKenzie (Banking and Finance); Paige Manning (Real Estate); Vanessa Moody (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization, Real Estate); Kevin O'Flaherty (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate); Jonathan Pearlson (Environmental, Litigation – Environmental); Michelle Porter (Trusts and Estates); Kevin Renna (Real Estate); Michael Robinson (Real Estate); Richard Rosensweig (Legal Malpractice – Defendants); Douglas Rosner (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization); Andrew Rothstein (Trusts & Estates); Alan Rottenberg (Real Estate); Nancy Samiljan (Trusts and Estates); Thomas Sartory (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property); Kitt Sawitsky (Commercial Litigation, Corporate); Steven Schwartz (Real Estate); Leah Segal (Tax); William Seuch (Environmental); Kerry Spindler (Trusts & Estates); Harold Stahler (Real Estate); Mark Swirbalus (Litigation – Trusts & Estates); Peter Tamm (Land Use and Zoning); Jared Tardy (Real Estate); Philip Tedesco (Real Estate); Craig Todaro (Real Estate); Kate Velasquez-Heller (Environmental); James Wallack (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization, Litigation – Bankruptcy); Megan Watts (Real Estate); Jeffrey Wolfson (Corporate); and Richard Zielinski (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice – Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Professional Malpractice – Defendants).
- New York: Yaacov Gross (Corporate); Trevor Hoffmann (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization); David Rabinowitz (Real Estate); and Adam Safer (Construction).
"Ones to Watch" include:
- D.C.: Joel Antwi (Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Real Estate); David Brown (Real Estate); Lawrence Ferris (Real Estate); Meghan Hottel-Cox (Real Estate); and Jennifer Logan (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate).
- Massachusetts: Thuy-Dien Bui (Corporate); Timothy John Carter (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization); Neema Chaiban (Real Estate); Eric Cunnane (Trusts and Estates); Alex Dockery (Construction); Michael Flannery (Real Estate); Kevin Gaughan (Real Estate); Brian Judge (Real Estate); David Linhart (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); Jennifer Mikels (Commercial Litigation); Paul Momnie (Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate); Nicole Moniz (Corporate); Jonathan Nichols (Real Estate); Carla Reeves (Litigation - Labor and Employment); Julia Rosequist (Real Estate); and Rebecca Tunney (Trusts and Estates).
- New York: Frank Ditta (Real Estate); Michael Helweil (Real Estate); Casey Milianta (Real Estate); and Isabel Sukholitsky (Commercial Litigation).
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. The methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Collaboration is not just a pillar of our strategy; it is the key to our competitive advantage and approach to clients, community, and each other. At Goulston & Storrs, we practice law with excellence and integrity. We are a place where mutual respect and collaboration drive open discussion, transparency, creativity and optimal results for our clients. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where sophisticated business is conducted with genuine camaraderie. To learn more about us, visit www.goulstonstorrs.com.
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Protests filed to the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County increased from 18,219 in 2021 to 21,487 in 2022.
Although these property owners — some of whom have spoken during the public comment periods at board meetings — have repeatedly voiced their opposition against the district’s increases on their property values, Chief Appraiser Billy White has noted how his office’s job is to mirror what is going on in the real estate market.
“The market has just been tremendous this past year, in regards to what is going on with supply,” he said last April. “That low amount of supply, and high demand, has pushed the prices up, and our job is to value them at what we think their market value is.”
Once an entity sets and approves a tax rate, that number is levied against the certified value for property tax revenue, which is the foundation of local governments’ budgets.
For example, Belton is discussing whether to lower its tax rate by about 4.50 cents per $100 of taxable value after the total taxable value of property located within the city increased from $1,542,573,832 to $1,848,103,326.
“Management recommends a tax rate of 58.50 cents from 63 cents. That’s a 4.50 cent tax rate reduction,” Belton Finance Director Mike Rodgers said during a Belton City Council meeting last week.
However, a lower rate does not necessarily translate to a smaller property tax bill.
“The average taxable value of a single-family home in the city of Belton increased from $210,594 in 2021 to $240,103 in 2022,” Rodgers said. “The city of Belton property tax paid on the average home at last year’s tax rate was $1,327. The average homeowner would pay $1,405 in city property taxes if a $0.5850 tax rate is adopted for (fiscal year 2023) — an increase of $78 for the year.”
This possibility is one of the factors that led to the one-year 17.9% increase in protests.
“But I think the (protest period) went as good as it possibly could have considering the increase in values for properties and the number of protests we had,” Billy White, the chief appraiser for Bell County, told the Telegram following a board meeting on Tuesday night. “We’re obviously short staffed just like a lot of others around here so I think we really pulled together and got it done the best we could.”
Howard “Scot” Arey, the vice chairman and secretary on the board of directors, agreed and alluded to the truth-in-taxation resources that are accessible from the home page of the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County website at bellcad.org.
“I think that the truth-in-taxation website is fantastic,” he said during the board meeting on Tuesday. “It’s a really wonderful place to see all the tax rates for your home or your property.”
Local governments will finalize their budgets and tax rates by Oct. 1 — the start of the next fiscal year.
“Residents will probably start asking questions about tax rates and how that affects their bill, which will probably be out in mid- to early October, but it just depends on when taxing entities are done setting their tax rates,” White said. “So we’ll have to wait for them all to get done before we’ll send out the bill.”
During a tour on Tuesday in Temple, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott briefly discussed how businesses like East Penn Manufacturing Co. have recently helped the state develop a large budget surplus.
“In addition to all the jobs it provides, it leads to such a powerful economy that, as we gather here today, Texas is sitting on a surplus in our budget of $27 billion,” Abbott said. “So, what are we going to do with all that money? Obviously, we will give money to our education system, our health care system and to public safety.
“I want to use a large part of that to provide the biggest property tax cut in the history of the state of Texas,” Abbott said.
Telegram staff writer Shane Monaco contributed to this report. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_656eb03e-1dcc-11ed-82e5-2f04c2351e7a.html | 2022-08-17T05:28:54Z |
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