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2022 Second Quarter Highlights - comparisons to the prior year quarter
- Net earnings per diluted share increased 69% to $4.49
- Net earnings increased 59% to $1.3 billion
- Deliveries increased 14% to 16,549 homes
- New orders increased 4% to 17,792 homes; new orders dollar value increased 20% to $9.1 billion
- Backlog increased 16% to 28,624 homes; backlog dollar value increased 33% to $14.7 billion
- Total revenues increased 30% to $8.4 billion
- Homebuilding operating earnings increased to $1.9 billion, compared to operating earnings of $1.1 billion
- Financial Services operating earnings of $103.9 million, compared to operating earnings of $121.3 million
- Multifamily operating earnings of $0.7 million, compared to operating earnings of $22.4 million
- Lennar Other operating loss of $108.4 million, compared to operating loss of $54.1 million
- Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents of $1.3 billion
- Controlled homesites increased to 62%, compared to 50%
- No borrowings under the Company's $2.575 billion revolving credit facility
- Homebuilding debt to total capital improved to 17.7%, compared to 23.1%
- Repurchased 4.1 million shares of Lennar common stock for $320.6 million
MIAMI, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today reported results for its second quarter ended May 31, 2022. Second quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2022 were $1.3 billion, or $4.49 per diluted share, compared to second quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2021 of $831.4 million, or $2.65 per diluted share. Excluding mark-to-market losses on technology investments in both years and a gain on the sale of the Company's residential solar business in the prior year, second quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2022 were $1.4 billion, or $4.69 per diluted share, compared to second quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2021 of $923.6 million, or $2.95 per diluted share.
Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman of Lennar, said, "At this complicated moment in the market, we are pleased to report second quarter earnings of $1.3 billion, or $4.49 per diluted share, compared to $831.4 million, or $2.65 per diluted share for the second quarter last year. While our new orders grew 4% compared to last year's second quarter, we achieved a homebuilding gross margin of 29.5% and homebuilding S,G&A of 6.1%, leading to a 23.4% net margin, even as materials costs and wages have increased. Our home deliveries were 16,549 and above the high end of our guidance given at the beginning of the quarter."
"While our second quarter results demonstrate strength and excellent performance throughout the quarter, the weight of a rapid doubling of interest rates over six months, together with accelerated price appreciation, began to drive buyers in many markets to pause and reconsider. We began to see these effects after quarter end."
"The Fed's stated determination to curtail inflation through interest rate increases and quantitative tightening have begun to have the desired effect of slowing sales in some markets and stalling price increases across the country. While we believe that there remains a significant shortage of dwellings, and especially workforce housing, in the United States, the relationship between price and interest rates is going through a rebalance."
"Accordingly, we are laser focused on traffic, affordability, the quality of our backlog, along with cancellation rates and completed, unsold inventory levels which, to date, are both at low levels. Additionally, we are focused on balance sheet strength as we ended the quarter with $1.3 billion in cash, no borrowings on our $2.6 billion revolver and homebuilding debt to capital of 17.7%. Our balance sheet has never been in a stronger position than it is today."
Rick Beckwitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Lennar, said, "During the second quarter, we continued to make progress on our land light strategy. This was evidenced by our controlled homesite percentage increasing to 62% from 50% year over year. This progress contributed to a return on equity of 21.4%, a 260 basis point improvement over last year's second quarter."
Jon Jaffe, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Lennar, said, "During the quarter, our homebuilding machine continued to be intensely focused on production. Our cycle time during the quarter increased only slightly sequentially so it appears that the well documented supply chain issues have started to subside. Our quarterly starts and sales pace remained strong at 6.2 homes and 5.0 homes per community, respectively, in the second quarter."
Mr. Miller concluded, "We recognize that current attempts at guidance are tantamount to 'guessing' and not 'guiding.' Therefore, for our third quarter, we will give broad boundaries for deliveries between 17,000 to 18,500 homes and boundaries for gross margins between 28.5% – 29.5%. For the full year, we will leave our delivery expectations at approximately 68,000 homes and, at this time, will not provide updated guidance for other items. Recognizing that the Fed's actions are still quite fluid and responsive to inflation data, the housing market will rebalance supply and demand, and interest rates and purchase price as market conditions evolve. Nevertheless, at Lennar, we are operating from a position of strength, enabling us to continue to execute on our core strategies."
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2022 COMPARED TO
THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2021
Homebuilding
Revenues from home sales increased 33% in the second quarter of 2022 to $8.0 billion from $6.0 billion in the second quarter of 2021. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 14% increase in the number of home deliveries to 16,549 homes from 14,493 homes and a 17% increase in the average sales price to $483,000 from $414,000.
Gross margin on home sales were $2.4 billion, or 29.5%, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $1.6 billion, or 26.1%, in the second quarter of 2021. During the second quarter of 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margins improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat while interest expense decreased as a result of the Company's focus on reducing debt.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $486.6 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $455.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. As a percentage of revenues from home sales, selling, general and administrative expenses improved to 6.1% in the second quarter of 2022, from 7.6% in the second quarter of 2021. This was the lowest percentage for a second quarter in the Company's history primarily due to a decrease in broker commissions and the benefits of the Company's technology efforts.
Financial Services
Operating earnings for the Financial Services segment were $103.9 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $121.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease in operating earnings was primarily due to lower mortgage net margins driven by a more competitive mortgage market, partially offset by an increase in rate lock volume and an increase in profit per order in the title business.
Other Ancillary Businesses
Operating earnings for the Multifamily segment were $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $22.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. Operating loss for the Lennar Other segment was $108.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $54.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. Lennar Other operating loss in the second quarter of 2022 was primarily due to mark-to-market losses on the Company's publicly traded technology investments. Lennar Other operating loss in the second quarter of 2021 was primarily due to mark-to-market losses on the Company's publicly traded technology investments, partially offset by the gain on the sale of the Company's residential solar business.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2022 COMPARED TO
SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2021
Homebuilding
Revenues from home sales increased 26% in the six months ended May 31, 2022 to $13.7 billion from $10.9 billion in the six months ended May 31, 2021. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 9% increase in the number of home deliveries to 29,087 from 26,807 and a 16% increase in the average sales price to $472,000 from $406,000.
Gross margin on home sales were $3.9 billion, or 28.4%, in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $2.8 billion, or 25.6%, in the six months ended May 31, 2021. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, an increase in revenues per square foot was offset by an increase in costs per square foot primarily due to higher material and labor costs. Overall, gross margins improved year over year as land costs remained relatively flat while interest expense decreased as a result of the Company's focus on reducing debt.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $915.0 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $865.4 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. As a percentage of revenues from home sales, selling, general and administrative expenses improved to 6.7% in the six months ended May 31, 2022, from 8.0% in the six months ended May 31, 2021. The improvement was primarily due to a decrease in broker commissions and the benefits of the Company's technology efforts.
Financial Services
Operating earnings for the Financial Services segment were $194.7 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $267.5 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. The decrease in operating earnings was primarily due to lower mortgage net margins driven by a more competitive mortgage market, partially offset by an increase in rate lock volume.
Other Ancillary Businesses
Operating earnings for the Multifamily segment were $6.1 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to $21.5 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. Operating loss for the Lennar Other segment was $511.6 million in the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to operating earnings of $417.2 million in the six months ended May 31, 2021. Lennar Other operating loss for the six months ended May 31, 2022 was primarily due to mark-to-market losses on the Company's publicly traded technology investments. Lennar Other operating earnings for the six months ended May 31, 2021 was primarily due to mark-to-market unrealized gains on the Company's publicly traded technology investments and the gain on the sale of the Company's residential solar business.
Tax Rate
For the six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had a tax provision of $599.7 million and $570.2 million, respectively, which resulted in an overall effective income tax rate of 24.7% and 23.7%, respectively. The overall effective income tax rate was higher in 2022 primarily due to the expiration of the new energy efficient home tax credit.
Share Repurchases
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased 4.1 million shares of its common stock for $320.6 million at an average per share price of $78.20. For the six months ended May 31, 2022, the Company repurchased a total of 9.4 million shares of its common stock for $846.9 million at an average share price of $90.40.
Credit Facility
In May 2022, the Company amended the credit agreement governing its unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") to increase the commitments from $2.5 billion to $2.575 billion and extend the maturity to May 2027, except with regard to $350 million which matures in April 2024. The Credit Facility has a $425 million accordion feature, subject to additional commitments, thus the maximum borrowings are $3.0 billion.
Liquidity
At May 31, 2022, the Company had $1.3 billion of Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and no borrowings under its $2.575 billion revolving credit facility, thereby providing $3.9 billion of available capacity.
Guidance
The following are the Company's expected results of its homebuilding and financial services activities for the third quarter of 2022:
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Some of the statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the homebuilding market and other markets in which we participate. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. Rather, forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties inherent in our business that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include the potential negative impact to our business of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; slowdowns in real estate markets in regions where we have significant Homebuilding or Multifamily development activities; supply shortages and increased costs related to construction materials, including lumber, and labor; cost increases related to real estate taxes and insurance; increased cost of mortgage financing for homebuyers, increased interest rates or increased competition in the mortgage industry; reductions in the market value of the Company's investments in public companies; decreased demand for our homes or Multifamily rental apartments; natural disasters or catastrophic events for which our insurance may not provide adequate coverage; our inability to successfully execute our strategies and our planned spin-off of certain businesses; a decline in the value of the land and home inventories we maintain and resulting possible future writedowns of the carrying value of our real estate assets; possible unfavorable losses in legal proceedings; conditions in the capital, credit and financial markets; changes in laws, regulations or the regulatory environment affecting our business, and the risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
A conference call to discuss the Company's second quarter earnings will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. The call will be broadcast live on the Internet and can be accessed through the Company's website at investors.lennar.com. If you are unable to participate in the conference call, the call will be archived at investors.lennar.com for 90 days. A replay of the conference call will also be available later that day by calling 203-369-0110 and entering 5723593 as the confirmation number.
Lennar's reportable homebuilding segments and all other homebuilding operations not required to be reported separately have divisions located in:
East: Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina
Central: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia
Texas: Texas
West: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington
Other: Urban divisions
Of the total homes delivered listed above, 44 homes with a dollar value of $15.8 million and an average sales price of $358,000 represent home deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 31 home deliveries with a dollar value of $9.9 million and an average sales price of $319,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2021.
Of the total homes listed above, 60 homes with a dollar value of $30.8 million and an average sales price of $514,000 represent homes in seven active communities from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 32 homes with a dollar value of $9.9 million and an average sales price of $373,000 in four active communities for the three months ended May 31, 2021.
Of the total homes delivered listed above, 69 homes with a dollar value of $25.1 million and an average sales price of $364,000 represent home deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 43 home deliveries with a dollar value of $13.6 million and an average sales price of $316,000 for the six months ended May 31, 2021.
Of the total new orders listed above, 104 homes with a dollar value of $48.2 million and an average sales price of $463,000 represent new orders from unconsolidated entities for the six months ended May 31, 2022, compared to 67 new orders with a dollar value of $23.5 million and an average sales price of $351,000 for the six months ended May 31, 2021.
Of the total homes in backlog listed above, 114 homes with a backlog dollar value of $51.7 million and an average sales price of $453,000 represent the backlog from unconsolidated entities at May 31, 2022, compared to 62 homes with a backlog dollar value of $21.4 million and an average sales price of $345,000 at May 31, 2021. During the six months ended May 31, 2022, the Company acquired 347 homes and 54 homes in backlog in the East and Central Homebuilding segment, respectively.
Contact:
Allison Bober
Investor Relations
Lennar Corporation
(305) 485-2038
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ROCKVILLE, Md., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: RGRX) ("RegeneRx" or "Company"), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on tissue protection, repair, and regeneration, is reporting today that its U.S. joint venture (JV) partner and licensee, HLB Therapeutics (HLBT), has signed a letter of intent with a global ophthalmology contract research organization (CRO) to conduct two phase 3 clinical trials simultaneously beginning in the Fall 2022 in the U.S. and Europe for patients with neurotrophic keratitis (NK).
The FDA requires two successful phase 3 trials in most circumstances prior to submitting a new drug or biologics application (NDA/BLA). The purpose of conducting simultaneous trials is to reduce the time required to complete phase 3.
"ReGenTree will seek to confirm the efficacy observed in SEER-1 despite the very small number of subjects in that trial. Based on the results of the SEER-1 study, HLBT decided to conduct two clinical trials for NK at the same time because it is expected that RGN-259 would have a high possibility of success in this disease. Unlike dry eye disease, clinical studies for neurotrophic keratitis require a very simple and clear single primary endpoint, such as complete healing," according to HLBT.
Currently, Oxervate, developed by Dompé, is the only available treatment for NK in the United States. However, the cost for Oxervate is very expensive, approaching $50,000 per month. The CRO, which signed the letter of intent with ReGenTree, a U.S. joint venture between RegeneRx and HLBT, participated in the clinical trial of Oxervate and has clinical experience and expertise in NK clinical trials. Neurotrophic Keratitis is a relatively large market for rare diseases as about 20,000 patients contract this disease annually in the United States.
In October 2022, ReGenTree plans to apply to the FDA for a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for an additional dry eye trial (ARISE-4). The SPA program allows FDA specialists to provide input and collaborate with a sponsor (ReGenTree) in setting up clinical protocols and statistical analysis plans, which is binding. By participating together at this stage of the protocol development, the sponsor and FDA have a clear understanding of the requisite trial protocol.
"We are pleased HLBT is continuing to move forward with both NK and DED clinical trials with RGN-259 as previously discussed. Accelerating NK clinical development by simultaneously conducting two trials will speed up the process while also working with the FDA under an SPA to refine our approach to DED," stated J.J. Finkelstein, RegeneRx's president and chief executive.
About RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
RegeneRx is focused on the development of novel therapeutic peptides, including Thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4) and its constituent fragments, for tissue and organ protection, repair, and regeneration. RegeneRx currently has three drug candidates in clinical development for ophthalmic, cardiac/neuro and dermal indications, four active strategic licensing agreements in the U.S., China, and Pan Asia (Korea and Japan, among others), and the EU, and has patents and patent applications covering its products in many countries throughout the world.
About RGN-259
RGN-259 is a sterile, preservative-free, eye drop developed to reduce damage and improve healing for various ophthalmic indications including dry eye syndrome and neurotrophic keratopathy. To date, over 1700 subjects have received RGN-259 indicating various degrees of efficacy in both DED and NK. RGN-259 has shown to be quick-acting, well-tolerated and does not have the documented side effects of other approved pharmaceutical products for these indications. Thymosin beta 4, the active pharmaceutical ingredient of RGN-259, that has demonstrated various mechanisms of action, including promotion of cell migration, cytoprotection, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made under the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include but are not limited to statements from us, our partners, or within research published by third parties. There can be no assurance that positive results from any research or clinical trial by the Company, its collaborators, or independent parties in the U.S. or any other country will result in subsequent clinical confirmation or future value. There can also be no assurance that any of the Company's drug candidates will result in any approved products in the U.S. or any other country. Please view risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those identified in the "Risk Factors" section of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings it makes with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements in this press release represent the Company's views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update this information, as a result of future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Shirley Mae Hilbert Gilliland
Shirley Mae Hilbert Gilliland was born to George and Alvina Hilbert in San Antonio, Texas on June 27th 1930. She passed away August 11, 2022 in Temple, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 12:00 (noon) at First Lutheran Church 1515 W. Adams Ave. Temple, Texas 76504. She was the oldest of six children. As the oldest she was forced to shoulder some of the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings. She relished that responsibility but some of her brothers claimed she was just bossy.
She grew up in Seguin, Tx, graduating from Seguin High School and then started at Texas Lutheran College where she met Paul Gilliland from Austin. They were married in 1951 and soon had their first son, Michael. Shirley remained busy working and raising their first and soon second son Mark born in 1953. Paul graduated from the University of Texas at Austin then went onto medical school in Galveston. A daughter, Lisa was born in 1958 After medical school and internship Paul completed his training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Johns Hopkins. They lived in Silver Spring, Maryland until 1969 when Paul retired from the Army
After his retirement they moved to Temple, Texas where Paul took a position in the endocrinology department at Scott and White Hospital. Shirley worked as an administrative assistant to Johnny Sammons, the mayor of Temple for a number of years.
After life settled down for them somewhat they became very active, first walking then on a dare from Paul, running. Shirley took that dare and her running career started in her early 40’s. Paul and Shirley were very supportive of each other and got up early to run together most mornings. Paul was very proud of her even though she was almost always faster than he was.
Shirley’s 40+ year running career included countless numbers of first place age group trophies. She ran her first marathon at 70 years of age and ran a total of four marathons. At one time she had the Texas record for the fastest time for a 72 year old female runner. Her last race was the Capital 10K in Austin at age 88 she ran with her son Michael. She once again, won her age group. Shirley and Paul were inspirations to their children and all three have run multiple marathons. One of Shirley’s proudest moments was crossing the finish line of the 2008 Austin Marathon with her daughter Lisa Powell and her granddaughter Lauren.
Besides her running, she learned to bicycle in her 50’s and went on more than 20 two week bicycle trips to Europe with Paul. She was even brave enough to ride a tandem bicycle with her son Michael at the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls, Texas where they completed a metric century of 62.5 miles when she was in her late 70’s.
Paul and Shirley loved traveling to Colorado with her brother Jim Hilbert and wife Lenoir. After Paul’s retirement they would spend a month or more up there in Taylor Park outside of Gunnison serving as volunteer Forest Service workers.
After Paul’s death in 2008 she continued to travel both solo and with her daughter in law Becky Gilliland and her good friend Jane Haywood. Shirley and Jane drove to Colorado each year for over 10 years and she recently lamented about 2022 was the first year in a long time she had been unable to travel to Colorado with Jane. Shirley would often say that for a small town girl she had been able to travel the world. She attributed her desire to travel to her husband Paul. They were married for 57 years and were partners in all their adventures, running, bicycling, RV trips and inspiring their children to travel and lead active lifestyles.
Shirley is survived by her younger brothers Jim and wife Lenoir, Michael and wife Margie and Don and wife Barbara, brother in law Patrick and wife Patricia Gilliland. She was preceded in death by brother Maurice and sister Gail Dismukes. She is also survived by her son Michael, wife Becky and her grandchildren Andy Gilliland and wife Kate and her great granddaughter Hannah Gilliland, granddaughter Sarah Mora and husband David, her son Mark and grandchildren Kyle and Kody Gilliland, daughter Lisa Powell and her husband Ken Powell and grandchildren Lauren Morris, her husband Greg and Eric Powell and by numerous nephews and nieces.
Shirley was raised in the Lutheran faith and was a member of First Lutheran Church in Temple for almost forty years. She will be missed terribly by family and friends but has indeed led a full and rewarding life. May she Rest In Peace.
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CARTHAGE, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Increased second quarter dividend by $.02, or 4.8%, to $.44 per share
- Indicated dividend yield is 4.7%
- Annual meeting addressed three items of business; voting aligned with Board recommendations
Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors announced a dividend of $.44 per share for the second quarter, an increase of $.02 per share or 4.8% versus the dividend declared in the second quarter of 2021. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2022.
At an annual indicated dividend of $1.76 per share, the yield is 4.7%, based upon yesterday's closing stock price of $37.08 per share. Leggett & Platt has increased its annual dividend for 51 consecutive years and possesses one of the highest yields among the Dividend Kings.
Annual Meeting Results
The annual meeting of Leggett & Platt shareholders was held this morning. Shareholders elected as directors the 12 nominees proposed by the Board; ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Company's independent registered public accountant for 2022; and endorsed the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. No other proposals were voted upon.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit Leggett's website at www.leggett.com.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes and automobiles. The 139-year-old Company is comprised of 15 business units, approximately 20,000 employees, and 130 manufacturing facilities located in 17 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private label finished mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e) flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry machinery.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, (417) 358-8131 or invest@leggett.com
Susan R. McCoy, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Cassie J. Branscum, Senior Director of Investor Relations
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Project will cleanup legacy sites to protect people and the environment
DALLAS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering (NND) selected a joint venture between Jacobs (NYSE:J) and Multiconsult Norge AS to plan the decommissioning of Norway's nuclear facilities.
The initial focus of the framework contract will be on two research sites – the nuclear fuel and materials testing reactor at Halden and the JEEP-II neutron scattering facility at Kjeller – which were shut down in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
The Jacobs/Multiconsult JV was ranked highest in competitive bidding and will have first option to carry out work. NND estimates the total value of the six-year multi-award framework at up to $100 million (NOK 1 billion).
The scope includes engineering concept design and planning of new facilities, upgrading of existing nuclear and non-nuclear facilities and supporting NND with technical documentation, as well as preparing safety cases to meet ownership and operating license requirements.
"This important contract expands our footprint in the European nuclear decommissioning market, which is estimated at $63 billion (€60bn) by 2025," said Jacobs Energy, Security and Technology Senior Vice President Karen Wiemelt. "Laying the foundations for a safe and effective cleanup will protect people and the environment and enable these two sites to be used for other purposes for decades to come."
"The decommissioning of the nuclear facilities in Norway is a complicated assignment, and NND is pleased to see that there is a big interest from both international and local/national suppliers to assist NND in this task. NND welcomes the international decommissioning experience that Jacobs brings onboard and acknowledge that it will be of valuable help for NND. At the same time, we also greatly appreciate the Norwegian experience that Multiconsult Norge AS has, which means that the two companies will be a strong partner for NND in the coming years," said NND Chief Technology Officer Nils Bøhmer.
The overall program for used fuel treatment and decommissioning of the Halden and Kjeller reactors is expected to cost about USD1.96 billion (NOK20 billion) and take 20-25 years.
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Which sensory bin ideas are best for everyone to enjoy?
Sensory bins provide an engaging way for children and adults to safely interact with their environment. Fill a designated sensory bin with materials like water or sand to promote tactile exploration. The bins help to contain the potential mess into a designated area and also encourage curiosity and mental development. You can also upgrade and change the materials in the bins over time in order to retain the interest of children.
What are sensory bins?
Much like sensory toys, sensory bins can enrich the education of children through tactile exploration. They are usually made from plastic and can be seasonally themed or specifically designed with a school subject in mind. The bins are usually inexpensive, depending on the content and size of the actual bins.
Useful sensory bin items
Common sensory bin items range from water to sand to even rice or seeds. The content of the bins really depends on the theme and age range of the intended children. Smaller items that could pose as choking hazards are not recommended for younger children.
Age range of sensory bins
Sensory bins do not have a strict age range. The bins can change and vary depending on interest and age. Bins work best for most children over the age of 18 months old. However, even adults can interact with sensory bins that are specifically designed with adult interests and creativity in mind.
What you need for DIY sensory bins
Sensory bins work best with a combination of materials and accessories, such as spoons or rakes. The bins vary depending on personal interest and the amount of allotted space. Smaller and lighter sensory bins work best in areas that are multifunctional such as a dinner table or desk.
Homemade sensory bins work best for people interested in a creative and personalized experience. The bins can include plastic figurines or even natural material such as plants or wood, depending on preference. There are no strict rules to the requirements of a sensory bin, so feel free to get creative and include items that offer interesting textures.
What you need to buy
Rubbermaid Leak-Proof Brilliance Food Storage Set
This set includes two plastic containers that can hold just under 10 cups of food. The leak-proof clear containers are stackable and resistant to stains, so they are perfect for starting off your DIY sensory bin.
Where to buy: Amazon
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand
This play sand comes in reusable plastic bags with 2 pounds of kinetic sand, which is available in five different colors. The sand is non-toxic and recommended for children over the age of 4 years old.
Where to buy: Amazon and Macy’s
This set includes 30,000 small water beads with 15 larger water beads. The beads can be placed in water to expand. The longer they are left in water, the bigger they will grow! The set also includes additional accessories, such as shovels and a tweezer.
Where to buy: Amazon
Mont Pleasant Montessori Toys Sensory Bin Toys
This toy set is made from beech wood and is not recommended for wet areas or extensive sun exposure. Toys like tongs and cups can all be conveniently stored in a drawstring bag.
Where to buy: Amazon
Best premade sensory bins for kids
If you’re not in a DIY mood, there are also plenty of premade sets available that will let kids get to exploring right away. These sets generally include plastic figurines, sand, water and other creative accessories.
Top premade sensory bins for kids
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin Ocean and Sand
This ocean themed sensory bin includes water beads, sensory sand and additional accessories like sand molds and toy ocean animals. The set comes in a plastic bin that includes a lid for easy storage and preventing potential spills.
Where to buy: Amazon
This set includes two bags of non-toxic sand. It also includes 34 toy pieces, such as 10 toy dinosaurs that can all be stored in the portable bin.
Where to buy: Amazon
National Geographic Ocean Play Sand
This blue kinetic sand is attracted to the other sand particles and not clothing or skin. The set includes six different molds for shaping sand within the ocean-themed diorama.
Where to buy: Amazon
This set includes both a wooden sensory tray and nine wooden tools, such as a scoop and bowl. The items are smooth, splinter-free and designed with children on the autism spectrum in mind.
Where to buy: Amazon
Best premade sensory bin for adults
Sensory bins for adults and older children can provide a sense of relaxation and promote creativity. If you would like a more playful or creative bin, repurposing a bin designed for children is also an option.
Top premade sensory bin for adults
Kinetic Sand Kalm Zen Box Set for Adults
This set includes 2 pounds of sand with a rolling ball and shifter accessory. The kinetic sand is made from non-toxic, hypoallergenic material and natural sand. Zen Box keeps presentation in mind with a sophisticated design that makes the sensory bin a nice object to leave out on a desk.
Where to buy: Amazon
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- As of July 21, 2022, Vonage becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Ericsson
- With Vonage on board, Ericsson will create a market for easy to adopt global network Application Program Interfaces ("APIs"); this will drive the next wave of digitalization
- Ericsson will generate near-term synergies from bringing Vonage Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions to its existing customers
- Rory Read, Vonage CEO, appointed member of Ericsson's Executive Team
STOCKHOLM, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has completed its acquisition of Vonage Holdings Corp. (Vonage) (NASDAQ: VG), supporting Ericsson's strategy to leverage technology leadership to grow its mobile network business and expand into enterprise. The acquisition provides Ericsson with access to powerful building blocks to offer a full suite of communications solutions including, Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), UCaaS and CCaaS.
By leveraging the Vonage CPaaS offering, Ericsson aims to transform the way advanced 5G network capabilities are exposed, consumed and paid for. This will provide the global developer community, including Vonage's more than one million registered developers, with easy access to 4G and 5G network capabilities via open Application Program Interfaces (APIs).
For communications service providers (CSPs), global network APIs - such as location and quality of service APIs - provide new opportunities to expand their profit pools to monetize 5G network capabilities. For Ericsson, global APIs provide a new material growth opportunity. The existing market for communications APIs - such as video, voice and SMS - is currently growing at 30 percent annually and projected to reach USD 22 billion by 2025.
Accessing network capabilities in an open, intuitive, and programmable way via global APIs will enable developer communities to create applications for any device that benefits from connection to the 5G network. Developers can utilize network characteristics such as user authentication, bandwidth, responsiveness, energy efficiency, security, identification and reliability - or network information such as device information or predictive coverage.
These new and innovative consumer and enterprise applications will further drive the rollout of 5G and network Capex.
To accelerate growth in Vonage's UCaaS and CCaaS solutions, Ericsson intends to increase R&D investments and offer these solutions to CSPs, enabling Ericsson's existing customers to sell through their own brands, and accelerate growth. Ericsson will also complement existing communications offerings to small and medium sized companies with the Vonage UCaaS and CCaaS solutions which will form a strong part of Ericsson's offerings to both CSPs and enterprises.
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, says: "We are excited to welcome Vonage as part of Ericsson. With Vonage's suite of communications solutions - UCaaS, CCaaS and Communications APIs - Ericsson will further expand its offerings into the enterprise space. In the future, network capabilities will be consumed and paid for through open network APIs, creating the opportunity for unparalleled innovation. We have already launched the first network API, Dynamic End-user Boost, based on existing 4G infrastructure. With Vonage, we will now develop and commercialize these new APIs. We are already seeing great progress with frontrunner CSPs, and we aim to launch the first 5G network APIs in the coming year. We will continue to create new, enhanced applications and services for enterprises, while driving continued innovation on Vonage's UCaaS and CCaaS applications, helping businesses create new digital experiences for better communications, connections and engagement.
"By linking the network world with the global developer community, we're creating a paradigm shift that will put the network at the center, allowing the CSPs a new monetization opportunity supporting increasing investments in high-performance networks."
"4G was the platform that allowed the consumer to digitalize. It opened new business models and created some of the fastest-growing companies in history. With 5G, we have an innovation platform, unlike anything we've seen before, offering almost limitless opportunities to develop super-fast, highly reliable, low-latency and mission-critical services. With 5G, we will see accelerated digitalization of enterprises with Vonage's UCaaS and CCaaS suite being a solid growth platform."
Vonage was recently named the leader in the Omdia Universe: Selecting a CPaaS Platform 2022 report, ranked in top positions on customer experience and solutions capability. It currently serves over 120,000 business customers, has a global community of more than one million registered developers and a highly scaled platform with a combined 25 billion messages and minutes per year. This, combined with Ericsson's deep network expertise, industry-leading portfolio and global scale, is expected to enable Ericsson to seed and accelerate the market for global network APIs. CSPs will benefit from global reach, beyond national or regional setups.
The acquisition will also further strengthen Ericsson's presence and long-term commitment to the United States, where it has a 120-year history of conducting business.
Rory Read, Vonage CEO, says: "Vonage was born out of innovation and is today a global leader in business cloud communications. This partnership will strengthen our offerings to businesses across the globe by leveraging Ericsson's leadership in 5G, global market presence and strong R&D capabilities. With the demand for UCaaS, CCaaS and Communications APIs growing rapidly, the combined expertise, talent and innovation is good news for our customers and partners."
He adds, "The way we work, shop, learn, see a doctor, exercise and entertain is fundamentally changing. Together, Ericsson and Vonage will be at the heart of the next wave of the digital transformation, providing enterprises, CSPs and end users with innovative applications and services that will change how business gets done. We will drive deeper connections and engagement among employees and across customer touchpoints, making for exceptional experiences."
Additional information about the transaction
The transaction is expected to be accretive to Ericsson's EPS (excluding non-cash amortization impacts) and free cash flow before Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) from 2024 onwards.
Vonage will become a separate business area within the Ericsson Group - called Business Area Global Communications Platform (BGCP). Rory Read, current CEO of Vonage, is appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Global Communications Platform and a member of Ericsson's Executive Team.
With the completion of the transaction, Vonage will continue to operate under its existing name and brand being part of the Ericsson Group.
As of the closing date, Vonage's financial performance will be reported in Segment Enterprise along with Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions and Business Area Technologies & New Businesses as of the third quarter 2022.
Vonage common stock has ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
The acquisition was funded with cash on hand. The USD amount has been hedged with both external transactions and internal netting of Ericsson's ongoing USD inflows.
The transaction is expected to deliver near-term revenue synergy opportunities, including CSPs selling through their own brands and cross-selling of the combined product portfolio estimated to contribute USD 0.4 billion by 2025. Ericsson also expects to achieve some cost efficiencies now that the deal is complete.
Vonage has a strong track record of growth and margin evolution. Sales were USD 1.4 billion in the 12-month period to 31 March 2022, and over the same period, the company delivered an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13 percent and free cash flow of USD 93 million.
Ericsson remains committed to the previously communicated long-term financial targets of an EBITA margin of 15-18 percent and Free Cash Flow before M&A of 9-12 percent of sales; as well as the 2022 EBIT margin target of 12-14 percent for the Ericsson Group excluding Vonage.
Vonage is currently engaged with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to resolve an investigation into historic consumer practices which was initiated in 2020.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Happy, happy birthday to one of the greatest and largest convenience stores in all the land, 7-Eleven! Not only is Monday, July 11 National 7-Eleven Day, but it’s also National Free Slurpee Day too!
So, what’s the catch? NationalToday says there isn’t much of one, “Every 7-Eleven store in the country (about 7,800 nationwide) participates in National Free Slurpee Day. However, be prepared to wait in line.” However, here’s a catch for something a little extra, “Yes. Loyalty Program members who scan their app, card, or enter their phone number on National Free Slurpee Day will receive a free Slurpee —of any size— to redeem July 12 through August 12.”
On its 95th birthday, 7-Eleven will be celebrating with a free Slurpee drink at all of its locations but this deal can also be found at Speedway and Stripes stores! “On July 1, a coupon for one FREE small Slurpee drink will be loaded into the accounts of 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty app members. The free small Slurpee drink offer is redeemable in-store from July 1 through July 11 (aka 7‑Eleven’s actual birthday). Talk about the ultimate birthday party favor.”
Top slushies in Dallas
It may not be a Slurpee and it may not be free, but if you’re not into lines and what yourself a nice frozen drink, we’ve got you covered. We checked out Yelp’s list of the best slushies in Dallas:
- Sno – North Dallas
- Bahama Buck’s
- Sugar Mountain
- Fat Straws Bubble Tea & Mochi Donuts – North Dallas
- Happy Lemon
- Boba Latte
- Eskimo Hut
- Zero Degrees
- Foxtrot
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) resulting from allegations that Elon Musk may have omitted to file and/or issue material information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you sold Twitter securities between March 14, 2022 and April 4, 2022 you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On April 4, 2022, Elon Musk disclosed that he had purchased over 73 million shares of Twitter stock—a 9.2% stake in the Company.
On this news, shares of Twitter stock surged on April 4, 2022, closing 27% higher than its closing price on April 3, 2022.
Investors who previously sold shares of Twitter stock between March 14, 2022, when Elon Musk should have disclosed his Twitter stock purchases, and before the actual April 4, 2022 disclosure potentially missed the resulting share price increase as the market reacted to Elon Musk's purchases.
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Man struck and killed by lightning while boating off North Carolina coast
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – A man was struck and killed by lightning near Masonboro Island, a small island off the North Carolina coast, Sunday afternoon.
Several marine units responded after civilians flagged them down during a routine patrol.
Authorities found William Friend, 33, had been struck by lightning, WECT reports.
Deputies performed CPR on Friend as they were taking him to a marina to meet emergency responders.
EMS moved Friend to the ambulance, where they attempted to resuscitate him for 20 minutes before pronouncing him dead.
They took the man’s body to the hospital to meet with family members.
Boaters and lightning safety experts say Friend’s death is a reminder of the dangers of being on the water or at the beach during a storm.
“There’s really no safe place on a boat,” said Captain Ryan Saporito with Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach who was helping other boats in the area during the storm Sunday.
According to John Jensenius with the National Lightning Safety Council, being near the water without shelter during a thunderstorm can be life-threatening.
“Some people think that there’s some protection just based on a little bit of metal, but really there isn’t when you consider that lightning gets into the metal systems of your boat and you’re very close to those,” Jensenius said.
With pop-up storms and the threat of lightning becoming the norm through the summer months, being near water can increase your risk of danger.
“We recommend getting as far away from water as possible but, to be honest, if you’re in the water or if you’re on the beach you’re very exposed to the lightning threat,” Jensenius said.
According to the National Lightning Safety Council, this was the third lightning-related death in the United States this year.
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Primary results from the first frontline Phase 3 study of a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor in MCL to be presented as late-breaking data at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting and also published in The New England Journal of Medicine
CHICAGO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced primary results from the Phase 3 SHINE study (Abstract #7502), which demonstrated that the combination of once-daily oral IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) plus bendamustine-rituximab (BR) and rituximab maintenance significantly reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 25 percent compared to patients who received placebo plus BR and rituximab maintenance in patients aged 65 years or older with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).1 This study is one of the largest clinical trials ever conducted in first-line MCL and the first for a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi).1 The data are being presented in an oral session and featured in a press briefing during the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, and were published in The New England Journal of Medicine today. The data will also be presented as an oral presentation at the 2022 European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress.
MCL is a type of aggressive, rare non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that is incurable and difficult to treat.2 It commonly affects people over the age of 65, who typically cannot tolerate intensive chemoimmunotherapy and stem cell transplantation, resulting in poor clinical outcomes and contributing to the need to develop additional treatment options for these patients.2
"There is an urgent need to improve outcomes for older patients with MCL," said Michael L. Wang, M.D., Professor, Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and principal study investigator.‡ "Given the median progression-free survival of 6.7 years, the ibrutinib combination demonstrated the potential to be a first-line treatment in this population."
The Phase 3 SHINE (MCL3002) study (NCT01776840) – sponsored by Janssen Biotech, Inc., in collaboration with Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company – enrolled 523 patients aged 65 years or older with newly diagnosed MCL.1 All participants were randomly assigned to receive IMBRUVICA® (560 mg orally daily until progression or unacceptable toxicities) or placebo plus BR for a maximum of six 28-day cycles; participants with a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) continued to receive maintenance therapy with rituximab every second cycle for a maximum of 12 additional doses.1 IMBRUVICA® or placebo was administered daily until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity.1
The SHINE study met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS). Key findings from the Phase 3 SHINE study include:
- With a median follow-up of 84.7 months, the IMBRUVICA® plus BR and rituximab maintenance combination showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful 2.3-year improvement in median PFS (6.7 years) vs. BR (4.4 years).1 This is a 50 percent improvement as compared to patients treated with BR and rituximab maintenance (stratified hazard ratio [HR]: 0.75, 95 percent confidence interval [CI], 0.59-0.96; p = 0.011).1
- Key secondary endpoints included: CR, time-to-next treatment (TTNT), overall survival (OS), and overall response rate (ORR).1
"More than eight years since its first FDA approval, IMBRUVICA has treated over 250,000 patients globally, fundamentally changing the treatment paradigm for complex B-cell malignancies," said Craig Tendler, M.D., Vice President, Late Development and Global Medical Affairs, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "The Phase 3 SHINE study reinforces our continued commitment to the development of IMBRUVICA to provide meaningful differences and change outcomes for patients with B-cell malignancies where high unmet medical needs still remain."
The safety profile of the IMBRUVICA® plus BR regimen was consistent with known safety profiles of IMBRUVICA® as well as BR.1 Across all treated patients, the most common Grade 3/4 Adverse Events (AEs) ≥5 percent were neutropenia (IMBRUVICA® plus BR: 47.1 percent; BR: 48.1 percent), pneumonia (IMBRUVICA® plus BR: 20.1 percent; BR:14.2 percent), anemia (IMBRUVICA® plus BR: 15.4 percent; BR: 8.8 percent), thrombocytopenia (IMBRUVICA® plus BR: 12.7 percent; BR: 13.1 percent), rash (IMBRUVICA® plus BR: 12 percent; BR: 1.9 percent), and diarrhea (IMBRUVICA® plus BR: 6.9 percent; BR: 3.8 percent).1 Treatment-emergent AEs of clinical interest with BTKis included atrial fibrillation (AF) which was reported in 13.9 percent of patients in the IMBRUVICA® plus BR arm and 6.5 percent in the placebo arm; hypertension in 13.5 percent and 11.2 percent; major bleeding in 5.8 percent and 4.2 percent; any bleeding 42.9 percent and 21.5 percent; and arthralgia in 17.4 percent and 16.9 percent, respectively.1
IMBRUVICA® is currently approved globally for the treatment of adult patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least one prior therapy.4 Within the U.S., this indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate (ORR). Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).
About IMBRUVICA®
IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) is a once-daily oral medication that is jointly developed and commercialized by Janssen Biotech, Inc. and Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie company. IMBRUVICA® blocks the Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) protein, which is needed by normal and abnormal B cells, including specific cancer cells, to multiply and spread. By blocking BTK, IMBRUVICA® may help move abnormal B cells out of their nourishing environments and inhibits their proliferation.5,6,7
IMBRUVICA® is approved in more than 100 countries for at least one indication and has been used to treat more than 250,000 patients worldwide. There are more than 50 company-sponsored clinical trials, including 18 Phase 3 studies, with over 11 years evaluating the efficacy and safety of IMBRUVICA®.
IMBRUVICA® was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2013, and today is indicated for adult patients in six disease areas, including five hematologic cancers. These include indications to treat adults with CLL/SLL with or without 17p deletion (del17p), and adults with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM), and adult patients with previously treated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)*, as well as to treat adult patients with previously treated marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who require systemic therapy and have received at least one prior anti-CD20-based therapy†, and adult patients with previously treated chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) after failure of one or more lines of systemic therapy.4
†Accelerated approval was granted for MCL and MZL based on overall response rate. Continued approval for MCL and MZL may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), recommends ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA®) as a preferred regimen for the initial treatment of CLL/SLL and has Category 1 treatment status for treatment-naïve patients without deletion 17p/TP53 mutation and as a preferred treatment for treatment-naïve patients with deletion 17p/TP53 mutation. The NCCN Guidelines also recommend IMBRUVICA®, with or without rituximab, as a preferred regimen for the treatment of relapsed/refractory MCL, as a Category 1 preferred regimen for both untreated and previously treated WM patients, and as a preferred regimen for relapsed/refractory MZL.7
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IMBRUVICA® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hemorrhage: Fatal bleeding events have occurred in patients who received IMBRUVICA®. Major hemorrhage (≥ Grade 3, serious, or any central nervous system events; e.g., intracranial hemorrhage [including subdural hematoma], gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, and post procedural hemorrhage) occurred in 4.2% of patients, with fatalities occurring in 0.4% of 2,838 patients who received IMBRUVICA® in 27 clinical trials. Bleeding events of any grade including bruising and petechiae occurred in 39%, and excluding bruising and petechiae occurred in 23% of patients who received IMBRUVICA®, respectively.
The mechanism for the bleeding events is not well understood.
Use of either anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents concomitantly with IMBRUVICA® increases the risk of major hemorrhage. Across clinical trials, 3.1% of 2,838 patients who received IMBRUVICA® without antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy experienced major hemorrhage. The addition of antiplatelet therapy with or without anticoagulant therapy increased this percentage to 4.4%, and the addition of anticoagulant therapy with or without antiplatelet therapy increased this percentage to 6.1%. Consider the risks and benefits of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy when co-administered with IMBRUVICA®. Monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding.
Consider the benefit-risk of withholding IMBRUVICA® for at least 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding.
Infections: Fatal and non-fatal infections (including bacterial, viral, or fungal) have occurred with IMBRUVICA® therapy. Grade 3 or greater infections occurred in 21% of 1,476 patients who received IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. Cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) have occurred in patients treated with IMBRUVICA®. Consider prophylaxis according to standard of care in patients who are at increased risk for opportunistic infections. Monitor and evaluate patients for fever and infections and treat appropriately.
Cardiac Arrhythmias, Cardiac Failure and Sudden Death: Fatal and serious cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac failure have occurred with IMBRUVICA®. Deaths due to cardiac causes or sudden deaths occurred in 1% of 4,896 patients who received IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials, including in patients who received IMBRUVICA® in unapproved monotherapy or combination regimens. These adverse reactions occurred in patients with and without preexisting hypertension or cardiac comorbidities. Patients with cardiac comorbidities may be at greater risk of these events.
Grade 3 or greater ventricular tachyarrhythmias were reported in 0.2%, Grade 3 or greater atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter were reported in 3.7%, and Grade 3 or greater cardiac failure was reported in 1.3% of 4,896 patients who received IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials, including in patients who received IMBRUVICA® in unapproved monotherapy or combination regimens. These events have occurred particularly in patients with cardiac risk factors including hypertension and diabetes mellitus, a previous history of cardiac arrhythmias, and in patients with acute infections.
Evaluate cardiac history and function at baseline, and monitor patients for cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac function. Obtain further evaluation (e.g., ECG, echocardiogram) as indicated for patients who develop symptoms of arrhythmia (e.g., palpitations, lightheadedness, syncope, chest pain), new onset dyspnea, or other cardiovascular concerns. Manage cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac failure appropriately, follow dose modification guidelines, and consider the risks and benefits of continued IMBRUVICA® treatment.
Hypertension: Hypertension occurred in 19% of 1,476 patients who received IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. Grade 3 or greater hypertension occurred in 8% of patients. Based on data from 1,124 of these patients, the median time to onset was 5.9 months (range, 0.03 to 24 months). Monitor blood pressure in patients treated with IMBRUVICA®, initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive medication throughout treatment with IMBRUVICA® as appropriate, and follow dosage modification guidelines for Grade 3 or higher hypertension.
Cytopenias: In 645 patients with B-cell malignancies who received IMBRUVICA® as a single agent, grade 3 or 4 neutropenia occurred in 23% of patients, grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia in 8% and grade 3 or 4 anemia in 2.8%, based on laboratory measurements. Monitor complete blood counts monthly.
Second Primary Malignancies: Other malignancies (10%), including non-skin carcinomas (3.9%), occurred among the 1,476 patients who received IMBRUVICA® in clinical trials. The most frequent second primary malignancy was non-melanoma skin cancer (6%).
Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Tumor lysis syndrome has been infrequently reported with IMBRUVICA®. Assess the baseline risk (e.g., high tumor burden) and take appropriate precautions. Monitor patients closely and treat as appropriate.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on findings in animals, IMBRUVICA® can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IMBRUVICA® and for 1 month after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during the same time period.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
B-cell malignancies: The most common adverse reactions (≥30%) in patients with B-cell malignancies (MCL, CLL/SLL, WM and MZL) were thrombocytopenia (54.5%)*, diarrhea (43.8%), fatigue (39.1%), musculoskeletal pain (38.8%), neutropenia (38.6%)*, rash (35.8%), anemia (35.0%)*, and bruising (32.0%).
The most common Grade ≥ 3 adverse reactions (≥5%) in patients with B-cell malignancies (MCL, CLL/SLL, WM and MZL) were neutropenia (20.7%)*, thrombocytopenia (13.6%)*, pneumonia (8.2%), and hypertension (8.0%).
Approximately 9% (CLL/SLL), 14% (MCL), 14% (WM) and 10% (MZL) of patients had a dose reduction due to adverse reactions. Approximately 4-10% (CLL/SLL), 9% (MCL), and 7% (WM [5%] and MZL [13%]) of patients discontinued due to adverse reactions.
cGVHD: The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with cGVHD were fatigue (57%), bruising (40%), diarrhea (36%), thrombocytopenia (33%)*, muscle spasms (29%), stomatitis (29%), nausea (26%), hemorrhage (26%), anemia (24%)*, and pneumonia (21%).
The most common Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions (≥5%) reported in patients with cGVHD were pneumonia (14%), fatigue (12%), diarrhea (10%), neutropenia (10%)*, sepsis (10%), hypokalemia (7%), headache (5%), musculoskeletal pain (5%), and pyrexia (5%).
Twenty-four percent of patients receiving IMBRUVICA® in the cGVHD trial discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 26% of patients.
*Treatment-emergent decreases (all grades) were based on laboratory measurements.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
CYP3A Inhibitors: Co-administration of IMBRUVICA® with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors may increase ibrutinib plasma concentrations. Increased ibrutinib concentrations may increase the risk of drug-related toxicity. Dose modifications of IMBRUVICA® are recommended when used concomitantly with posaconazole, voriconazole, and moderate CYP3A inhibitors. Avoid concomitant use of other strong CYP3A inhibitors. Interrupt IMBRUVICA® if strong inhibitors are used short-term (e.g., for ≤ 7 days). Avoid grapefruit and Seville oranges during IMBRUVICA® treatment, as these contain strong or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A. See dose modification guidelines in USPI sections 2.3 and 7.1.
CYP3A Inducers: Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A inducers.
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Hepatic Impairment (based on Child-Pugh criteria): Avoid use of IMBRUVICA® in patients with severe hepatic impairment. In patients with mild or moderate impairment, reduce recommended IMBRUVICA® dose and monitor more frequently for adverse reactions of IMBRUVICA®.
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About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
At Janssen, we're creating a future where disease is a thing of the past. We're the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, working tirelessly to make that future a reality for patients everywhere by fighting sickness with science, improving access with ingenuity, and healing hopelessness with heart. We focus on areas of medicine where we can make the biggest difference: Cardiovascular, Metabolism, & Retina; Immunology; Infectious Diseases & Vaccines; Neuroscience; Oncology; and Pulmonary Hypertension.
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Companies Combine PLM Experts Under DxP Services, a New ITC Infotech Business Unit
BANGALORE, India and BOSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ITC Infotech and PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced the closing of the transaction contemplated between the parties under the Strategic Partner Agreement announced in April. The transaction is designed to accelerate customer digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of PTC's industry-leading Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) software as a service (SaaS).
Under the agreement, ITC Infotech has acquired a substantial portion of PTC's PLM consulting and professional services business, including approximately 160 PLM consultants and services experts, and created a new business unit, called DxP Services, bringing together PLM professionals from both companies. This new business unit within ITC Infotech is being led by Patrick Bionducci who previously led PTC's global services business. As a trusted and preferred partner, ITC Infotech will collaborate with PTC to develop joint offerings to accelerate customer digital transformation initiatives, focused on the adoption of PTC's Windchill+™ PLM SaaS offering.
Thousands of PTC customer systems are expected to be converted to the cloud as part of the multi-year roadmap for the new business unit. To ensure consistency and accuracy of these SaaS conversion projects, PTC and ITC Infotech are bringing together professionals from both companies into a unified global practice which will create offerings, including the tooling and methodologies required, and execute programs to accelerate the adoption of PTC's next generation PLM solutions. DxP Services represents one of the largest organisations of Windchill professional services expertise in the industry. It is enabled by rich domain and technical knowledge of a team of experts committed to accelerating customer digital transformation journeys. ITC Infotech has also deepened its presence in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States with this transaction, and envisions becoming one of the leading SaaS systems integrators globally.
The overall commitments of ITC Infotech under the agreement are estimated at around US $115 million, of which US $33 million in cash was received by PTC at the closing of the transaction, with the remainder consisting of a mix of committed and contingent items deliverable over a period of 5 years in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
ITC Infotech is a leading global technology services and solutions provider, led by Business and Technology Consulting. ITC Infotech provides business-friendly solutions to help clients succeed and be future-ready, by seamlessly bringing together digital expertise, strong industry specific alliances and the unique ability to leverage deep domain expertise from ITC Group businesses. The company provides technology solutions and services to enterprises across industries such as Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Travel and Hospitality, through a combination of traditional and newer business models, as a long-term sustainable partner. ITC is one of India's leading private sector companies and a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning Consumer Goods, Hotels, Paperboards and Packaging, Agri Business and Information Technology. For more information, please visit: http://www.itcinfotech.com/
PTC enables global manufacturers to realize double-digit impact with software solutions that enable them to accelerate product and service innovation, improve operational efficiency, and increase workforce productivity. In combination with an extensive partner network, PTC provides customers flexibility in how its technology can be deployed to drive digital transformation – on premises, in the cloud, or via its pure SaaS platform. At PTC, we don't just imagine a better world, we enable it. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
6:10 p.m.
No. 12 seed Coco Gauff wagged her finger and showed the prowess that made her a U.S. Open championship contender in a 7-5, 7-5 win over Zhang Shuai.
The 18-year-old Gauff is in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career and will play France’s Caroline Garcia. Gauff is the youngest American woman to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since 2009.
Gauff had the New York crowd firmly on her side and fans erupted in the third set when she wagged her finger like Dikembe Mutombo’s signature move after she went up 6-5 in the second set. Zhang had smacked a ball into the net and covered her ears because of the noise.
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3:40 p.m.
Casper Ruud continued his run at the U.S. Open and his bid to become the first No. 1-ranked player out of Norway with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-2 win over Corentin Moutet.
He reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time in his career.
The fifth-seeded Ruud, already the first Norwegian man to appear in the third and fourth rounds at the U.S. Open, must reach the final for at least the opportunity to become the top-ranked player in men’s tennis.
Moutet dropped to 0-8 lifetime against top-10 opponents but the Frenchman’s week at Flushing Meadows was already a success. He became the first lucky loser (a player who fails to make it out of qualifying but gets into the main draw when someone withdraws) to reach the fourth round at the U.S. Open.
The 23-year-old Ruud, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and current No. 1 Daniil Medvedev are the only players who can end the tournament as the world’s top-ranked player. Rudd is ranked No. 7 in the world.
Ruud, who played for the first time in Arthur Ashe Stadium, faces Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinals.
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3:05 p.m.
Matteo Berrettini of Italy advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain.
Davidovich Fokina had little left in the fifth set when he appeared to suffer an injury with the match tied 2-2. He went down in a heap after a hard split returning a ball along the baseline. He was on his knees and pounded the ground, grimacing as he eventually made his way to the bench. A trainer rubbed ice on Davidovich Fokina’s left knee and leg during every break the rest of the way.
Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up, reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the fifth straight time. He dropped out of Wimbledon in June because he tested positive for COVID-19.
Berrettini labored through most of the match but used 18 aces and six winning break points to advance.
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noon
It’s time for the biggest match yet in the men’s U.S. Open draw.
Defending champion and No. 1 seed Daniil Medvedev plays 23rd-seeded Nick Kyrgios in an Arthur Ashe Stadium showdown where the winner should be the heavy favorite to reach the final.
The 27-year-old Kyrgios is 3-1 overall against Medvedev. Though he has a career-high ranking of No. 13, Kyrgios is 14-11 against players currently ranked in the top 5.
Medvedev, who has made at least the semifinals in each of the last three U.S. Opens, is trying to became the first repeat champion since Roger Federer won five straight from 2004 to 2008. Kyrgios won the most recent match between the two, which came in Montreal.
Medvedev is the only player in the top half of the draw who has not lost a set. No man has won a U.S. Open title without losing a set in the Open era, which began in 1968.
The big match on the women’s side comes during the afternoon at Ashe when No. 12 seed Coco Gauff plays Shuai Zhang. Gauff, a French Open finalist this year, is trying to reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open for the first time in her career.
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Trend Micro study reveals the impact of threats to ICS/OT environments
DALLAS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new research* revealing that 89% of electricity, oil & gas, and manufacturing firms have experienced cyber-attacks impacting production and energy supply over the past 12 months.
To read a full copy of the research, The State of Industrial Cybersecurity, please visit: https://resources.trendmicro.com/IoT-survey-report.html
"Across the globe, industrial locations are going digital to drive sustainable growth. But this has invited a deluge of threats which they are ill-equipped to mitigate, causing major financial and reputational damage," said William Malik, vice president of infrastructure of strategies at Trend Micro. "Managing these heavily networked IT and OT environments effectively requires an experienced partner with the foresight and breadth of capabilities needed to deliver best-in-class protection across both environments."
The findings come a year after the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, which forced OT systems at the provider offline for several days, leading to major fuel shortages up and down the US East Coast. It is still the largest critical infrastructure (CNI) attack of its kind.
Around half of the industrial sector organizations affected by CNI attacks made efforts to improve cybersecurity infrastructures but do not always have sufficient resources or knowledge in place to defend against future threats.
Of the responding organizations that suffered cyber disruption to their industrial control systems and operational technology (ICS/OT), the average financial damages amount to approximately $2.8 million, with the oil & gas industry suffering the most.
Almost three-quarters (72%) of respondents admitted they experienced cyber disruption to their ICS/OT environments at least six times during the year.
The research also found that:
- 40% of respondents could not block the initial attack
- 48% of those who say there have been some disruptions do not always make improvements to minimize future cyber risks.
- Future investments in cloud systems (28%) and private 5G deployments (26%) were the top two drivers of cybersecurity among respondents.
- The OT security function tends to be less mature than IT on average in terms of risk-based security.
The addition of cloud, edge, and 5G in the mixed IT and OT environments has rapidly transformed industrial operations and systems. Organizations must stay ahead of the curve and take security measures to protect business assets. Improving risk and threat visibility is a curtail first step to a secure industrial cloud and private network.
"Trend Micro exceeded our expectations right from the start, and we haven't looked back since," said David Levine, vice president of Information Security and CISO, Ricoh USA. "With Trend Micro, you get an immediate reaction, escalation, and communication. It's about effective, innovative tools, coupled with a great partnership."
Trend Micro's unified cybersecurity platform provides streamlined detection and response, adaptive to ICS and 5G, to equip organizations in the complex industrial environment where different technologies and applications are integrated to support business operations. To learn more about Trend Micro ICS/OT security, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/solutions/iot/ics-ot.html#tabs-c89bc2-6
*Trend Micro polled 900 ICS cybersecurity leads in Germany, the US, and Japan's manufacturing, oil & gas, and electricity sectors to compile its new study.
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Prestwick County Club to host 2022 Stark County Amateur Golf Tournament this weekend
The Stark County Amateur Golf Hall of Fame will conduct the 88th Stark County Amateur Golf Tournament on Saturday and Sunday at Prestwick Country Club in Uniontown.
Past champions and Stark County Hall of Fame members will compete against younger generations for the title of "Stark Golfer of the Year." Maxwell Moldovan, the 2019 and 2020 champion, will try to reclaim the title from Vaughn Snyder, last year's winner.
Other past champions set to compete include Aaron Crewse, Dave Oates, Nick Lambos, Dan Belder and Tim Hepner. Six-time champion Don Nist will be the honorary starter.
The tournament will be paying out over $14,000 in merchandise awards. The field has been capped at 120 golfers.
Spectators are welcome to attend. Action begins Saturday at 8:15 a.m.
STARK COUNTY AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday's first round tee times
8:15: Lambos, Barr, Laubacher
8:23: Sovak, Strang, Hanzel
8:30: Steinhilber, Champagne, Dottavio
8:38: Smart, Brady, D. Snyder
8:45: Schneider, Crewse, Clay
8:53: Allton, Hawkins, Stearn
9:08: Cea, Crider, Lahnan
9:15: Semple, Mendoza, Crawford
9:23: Charles, Hochschwender, Martin
9:30: Miller, Heavner, LaGrotteria
9:38: Young, VanNostran, Merrow
9:45: Peterson, Huntley, Pariano
9:53: Beebe, Chapman, Sutter
10:08: Chirumbolo, D. Freudeman, Thomas
10:15: Burge, Cutlip, Campbell
10:23: Barbas, Wilson, Troyer
10:30: Adcock, Conjerti, Drukenbrod
10:38: K. Freudeman, Filo, Hood
10:45: Shultz, Ochs, Lieser
10:53: Knapp, Terlesky, Anderson
11:08: V. Snyder, Simpson, Oates
11:15: Moldovan, Smith, Scarbrough
11:23: Jones, Wild, Frey
11:30: Trier, DeCheco, Toth
11:38: Stack, Peck, Wadsworth
11:45: Micale, McCollins, Loudon
11:53: Spino, Kovach, Freeman
12:08: Bryson, Wamack, Minear
12:15: Albrecht, Crone, Eurick
12:23: Hodges, Isla, Prok
12:30: Skripac, Testa, Wilcox
12:38: Tracy, Mastcko, Lowder
12:45: Bowman, Wickham, Stephan
12:53: Ritter, Milavickas, Huscusson
1:08: Belden, Tomak, Ellison
1:15: Moran, Hewitt, Buehler
1:23: Dillon, Gardner, Hatch
1:30: Grayson, Ellis, Delillo
1:38: Horning, B. Jatich, N. Jatich
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One-legged Stone Age skeleton may show oldest amputation
NEW YORK (AP) — The 31,000-year-old skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveals the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.
Scientists say the amputation was performed when the person was a child — and that the “patient” went on to live for years as an amputee. The prehistoric surgery could show that humans were making medical advances much earlier than previously thought, according to the study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Researchers were exploring a cave in Borneo, in a rainforest region known for having some of the earliest rock art in the world, when they came across the grave, said Tim Maloney, an archaeologist at Griffith University in Australia and the study’s lead researcher.
Though much of the skeleton was intact, it was missing its left foot and the lower part of its left leg, he explained. After examining the remains, the researchers concluded the foot bones weren’t missing from the grave, or lost in an accident — they were carefully removed.
The remaining leg bone showed a clean, slanted cut that healed over, Maloney said. There were no signs of infection, which would be expected if the child had gotten its leg bitten off by a creature like a crocodile. And there were also no signs of a crushing fracture, which would have been expected if the leg had snapped off in an accident.
The person appears to have lived for around six to nine more years after losing the limb, eventually dying from unknown causes as a young adult, researchers say.
This shows that the prehistoric foragers knew enough about medicine to perform the surgery without fatal blood loss or infection, authors concluded. Researchers don’t know what kind of tool was used to amputate the limb, or how infection was prevented — but they speculate that a sharp stone tool may have made the cut, and point out that some of the rich plant life in the region has medicinal properties.
Also, the community would have had to care for the child for years afterward, since surviving the rugged terrain as an amputee wouldn’t have been easy.
This early surgery “rewrites the history of human medical knowledge and developments,” Maloney said at the briefing.
Before this find, the earliest example of amputation had been in a French farmer from 7,000 years ago, who had part of his forearm removed. Scientists had thought that advanced medical practices developed around 10,000 years ago, as humans settled down into agricultural societies, authors said.
But this study adds to growing evidence that humans started caring for each other’s health much earlier in their history, said Alecia Schrenk, an anthropologist at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who was not involved with the study.
“It had long been assumed healthcare is a newer invention,” Schrenk said in an email. “Research like this article demonstrates that prehistoric peoples were not just left to fend for themselves.”
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Former Marine sentenced for cyberstalking young women in ‘sextortion’ campaign
(Gray News) - A California man was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for cyberstalking multiple young women in a “sextortion” campaign while he was an active-duty member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that 26-year-old Johao Miguel Chavarri, also known as Michael Frito, stalked and sent anonymous threatening communications to numerous victims from May 2019 to February 2021.
Authorities said Chavarri, a Torrance, California, resident, often used the name “Frito,” contacted victims on social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. He would comment on users’ appearance and suggest having a relationship in which he would pay the users to send him photos or videos.
According to the Justice Department, some people initially agreed to Chavarri’s requests and sent him nude, sexually explicit or compromising photos. But when some refused or stopped communicating with him online, Chavarri would harass, threaten and extort the users through numerous online accounts.
In most cases, he threatened to publish sexual photos and videos of the users online or on pornography websites and to their family, friends and employers.
Authorities said Chavarri was ordered to pay a $15,000 fine and serve three years of supervised release.
The FBI Los Angeles Field Office, Long Beach Resident Agency, investigated the case with assistance from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
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LAS VEGAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayAGS, Incorporated (NYSE: AGS) ("AGS" or the "Company") today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 after the market close on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The Company will host an investor conference call and live webcast the same day at 5 p.m. EDT to further discuss its second quarter 2022 financial performance and current business outlook.
The Company encourages participants to pre-register for the conference call by using the following link: AGS Q2 2022 Earnings Call. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to the call start time.
To pre-register, please click here: AGS Q2 2022 Earnings Call
Investor Conference Call
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
5 p.m. EDT/ 2 p.m. PDT
Those unable to pre-register may participate by calling:
U.S. Participants: +1 (844) 200-6205 or +1 (646) 904-5544
International Participants: +1 (929) 526-1599
Conference Access Code: 403415
Webcast
To access the live webcast of the call, please visit the Company's website at http://investors.playags.com and click on "Events". A replay of the webcast will be available approximately one hour after the webcast and will be archived on the Company's website for 30 days.
AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, but our customer-centric culture and growth have helped us branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated social casino solutions for players and operators, and best-in-class service, we offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners. Learn more at www.playags.com.
©2022 PlayAGS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All® notices signify marks registered in the United States. All ™ and ℠ notices signify unregistered trademarks.
This press release contains, and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain, forward-looking statements based on management's current expectations and projections, which are intended to qualify for the safe harbor of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements identified by words such as "believe," "will," "may," "might," "likely," "expect," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "estimates," "believes," "continues," "projects" and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections of future events.
These forward-looking statements reflect the current views, models, and assumptions of AGS, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or qualified and could cause actual results in AGS's performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability of AGS to maintain strategic alliances, unit placements or installations, grow revenue, garner new market share, secure new licenses in new jurisdictions, successfully develop or place proprietary product, comply with regulations, have its games approved by relevant jurisdictions and other factors set forth under the section entitled "Risk Factors" its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements made herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements speak only to the facts and circumstances present as of the date of this press release. AGS expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Brad Boyer, Senior Vice President Corporate Operations and Investor Relations
investors@PlayAGS.com
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OREM, Utah, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datajoin, a SaaS company that helps B2B marketers integrate their tech stack through 'Micro Integrations', has raised a $3.5M seed round led by Sepio Capital.
"The marketing tech stack is broken." said Datajoin Founder and CEO, Sam Fonoimoana.
"Marketers are frustrated with how much time and effort it takes to integrate their technology. They're waiting months for their engineering and IT teams to build internal solutions, which usually end up at the end of the request queue."
"Datajoin's Micro Integrations make integration simple and easy—with implementation measured in days, not months."
According to Gartner, "marketers are only using 58% of their Martech stack's potential" leaving 42% of marketing tools underutilized and millions worth of efficiencies on the table. This siloed capacity is wasted because of the number of tools and the lack of integration between them.
"There are more tools in the marketing stack then at Home Depot," said Fonoimoana.
"Most marketing tools are really good at what they do, but they are really bad at talking to each other. Stack fragmentation is hurting marketing teams -- Micro Integrations change all that."
Fonoimoana is referring to Datajoin's proprietary solution dubbed "Micro Integrations." Micro Integrations synchronize customer data between applications in your marketing stack, without code or engineering resources.
As an official Adobe partner, Datajoin serves a handful of fortune 500 companies including Adobe, Cisco, Comcast and ARM, with a 100% satisfaction rate. Datajoin decided to pursue additional funding to meet the demands of its expanding client list.
Sepio Capital is a $5B+ multi-family institutional investment advisory firm with internal venture capital operations. Mitch Rencher, Managing Director at Sepio Capital, leads the seed round.
"I am thrilled to partner with Mitch at Sepio Capital," said Fonoimoana. "He immediately caught the vision of who I am and what I am trying to build – from both a marketing analytics standpoint and for the future of tech diversity here in the state of Utah and in tech," Fonoimoana continued.
"Some of the most sophisticated enterprise marketing technology companies in the world view Sam and the team at Datajoin as 'Data Ninjas.' Datajoin's value proposition was immediately apparent in customer conversations as they've delivered 10x outcomes. We are excited to back Datajoin as they put marketers back in control of their marketing data." said Mitch Rencher – Managing Director at Sepio.
Powered by this seed funding from Sepio, Datajoin plans to hire key talent in the areas of product, engineering, marketing, and sales.
In closing this seed round, Fonoimoana becomes the first VC-Backed Founder and CEO in tech of Polynesian descent.
"We hope this is the first of many Polynesians founded venture-backed businesses and are determined to make Datajoin a success story that other founders, investors, and communities point to for inspiration."
He hopes that Datajoin's growth and success will inspire Polynesian kids to dream of being whatever they want to be and will pave the way for a new generation of Polynesian Founders and CEOs in the Tech industry.
Natalie Beita, natalie@element23.co
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Stark County real estate transfers May 28-June 3
Alliance
Bartholdi Michael & Paula from Dare 2 Dream LLC, 1514 S Seneca Ave, $42,945.
Bartholdi Michael & Paula from Dare 2 Dream LLC, parcel 110943 Seneca Ave S, $42,945.
Bay Street Homes LLC from T and L Casas LLC, 773 Waugh St, $119,500.
Bourne Kathy L from Louc Ltd, 2347 S Arch Ave, $118,000.
Dale & Dale Properties from Koehn Leland & Gloria A, 154 W Washington St, $27,900.
Dale & Dale Properties from Koehn Verle K, 805 Linden Ave S, $36,000.
Dale & Dale Properties LLC from Koehn Leland & Gloria A, 805 S Freedom Ave, $16,290.
Gandee Elizabeth A & Toby J from Zigler Daniel A, 355 W Cambridge St, $125,000.
Hirp Holdings LLC from Inoc LLC, parcel 109374 S Arch Ave, $5,700.
Kka Property Investments LLC from Bonaventure Ugonwa, 86 W Main St, $30,000.
Lucas Holly N from American Management Pros LLC, 182 Catherine LN, $125,000.
Marsili Eric from US Bank Trust National Association, 435 W Market St, $28,100.
Owens Aaron K & Brittany J from Rhodes Victoria F, 355 E Main St, $65,000.
Patel Sagar & Foram from Nobles Bruce, 930 E Grant St, $6,250.
Pospisil Brian A & Nicole R from Prickett Nancy L, 206 W Perry St, $25,000.
R&J Family Realty LLC from Alliance Commerce Park LLC, parcel 7701231 Freshley Ave NE, $1,398,800.
Remielli Properties LLC from Hunter Investment Properties LLC, 134 12th St, $43,000.
Shaver John P from Swank Brian K & Dias Amanda N, 2430 S Rockhill Ave, $205,000.
Woodyard Doug from DNS Holdings LLC, 1423 S Morgan Ave, $71,000.
Yost Evan L & Melissa A from Kring William R & Taylor M, 507 W Cambridge St, $130,000.
Bethlehem Township
Lively Cathy A & Orwick Jeff A from Palattao Jordan Helen A, 6000 Beth Ave SW #38, $20,000.
Mackey Nathan C from Moulos Ruth E, 336 Basin St NW, $130,000.
Nagy Kelley M from Thorley Adam & Nicole, parcel 1100878 Nairobi St, $9,400.
Nagy Kelley M from Thorley Adam & Nicole, parcel 1100880 Safari Trl, $9,400.
Pifer Tyler R from Biehl Tom & Tammy, parcel 1100263 Watusi Way, $7,600.
Underwood John & Vicki from Van Sickle Clarence E & Wright Katy A, parcel 1100716 Tanganyika Trl, $9,500.
Canal Fulton
Cot Pizza Re LLC from Ror LLC, Szambecki LLC & DWW Pizza LLC, parcel 9503055 Locust St SW, $597,208.
Finzer Randall C & Tamara R from Groves Lisa Trustee, 924 Barents Dr, $200,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from Schalmo Properties Inc, 3017 Bonita Cir SE, $29,500.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from Schalmo Properties Inc, 3021 Bonita Cir SE, $29,500.
Papertree Properties LLC from Krzynowek Tyler, 319 Locust St S, $79,900.
Canton
810 Marion Motley Ave Holding LLC from Morrow Control & Supply Inc Cont’d #1 O, 810 Marion Motley Ave NE, $273,600.
Bentley Cynthia L & Bethany from Bernabei Thomas M, 1229 18th St NE, $85,000.
Bishop Olivia from Germanoff Stephan, 2818 Kirby Ave NE, $61,000.
Bracken Dray W & Davis J from Kuhns Michael G, 1221 Poplar Ave SW, $77,000.
Chappell Marcus E III & Azurai C from Klein James & Maria, 2516 Gross Ave NE, $117,500.
Collins Brian P from Jackson Marc R, 1617 Kolp PL NW, $122,500.
Dawson Tristin from Hughes David J, 1545 Sandwith Ave SW, $45,000.
Devereaux-Jeter Lynnetta L from Gore Paul M, 2403 Frazer Ave NW, $107,000.
Facl Holdings LLC from Kaja Holdings 2 LLC, 1434 4th St NE, $26,700.
Fontes Antonio from Holland Latrice & Fontes Antonio, 1906 5th St SE, $6,300.
Fontes Antonio from Holland Latrice, 1906 5th St SE, $3,200.
Fruchey Zachary from Milini Zelda R, 1207 25th St NE, $40,000.
Hackel Shawn & Adkins Leslie from Egs Investments LLC, 115 Eastwood St NW, $285,000.
Houts Tracey Dale from Rent to Own Leasing Co Inc, 1738 Harrisburg Rd NE, $17,000.
Jewell Dana L from Pendleton Gary M, 1627 Pontius PL NE, $32,000.
Jones Diane & Gettis Soniqua L from First Commonwealth Bank, 719 13th St NE, $42,000.
Kurtz Joseph A & Nichole Marie from Samson & Son LLC, 5037 Johnnycake RDG NE, $257,000.
LGV Investments LLC from Wilmington Savings Fund Society Ttee, 1815 Edwards Ave NE, $51,101.
Martin Allen from Woodcock Anthony R, 434 Lincoln Ave NW, $58,000.
Mick John M & Kiersten from Stasin Clare Z & Stasin-Wilson Maria A C, 4837 Leigh Ave NW, $199,900.
RHB 1000 LLC from 501 Strategies LLC, 2337 20th St NE, $56,500.
Robinson Maurice from Berry Paul E, 2020 5th St SE, $100,000.
Robinson Maurice from Berry Paul E, 442 Waynesburg Dr SE, $100,000.
Steinway BLVD LLC from Bruening Shepler Associates Inc, parcel 10010994 Steinway BLVD SE, $114,000.
Steinway BLVD LLC from Steinway Associates LLC, 1901 Steinway BLVD SE, $188,400.
Stokes Arrienne from Ziegler Mary L, 1627 27th St NE, $35,300.
Three Trees Properties LLC from Stewart Zachary M, 1519 Stark Ave SW, $35,000.
Waicak Jeff from Kunkel Patrick A & Robert D &, 1516 Bryan Ave SW, $25,000.
Woods Michaela from Guill Kathleen E, 3808 Woodland Ave NW, $210,000.
Zakiri Tarik & Elouarti Youssra from Gainey Ethel M, 601 41st St NW, $143,000.
Canton Township
Adkins Jeffrey from Clendenin Hugh B, 1317 Mattie St SE, $120,000.
Evans Kendra E from Beichler Cecilia S & Siegel Tyler J, 246 46th St SW, $145,000.
Evans Timothy from Sparkle Properties LLC, 3516 Prairie College St SW, $225,000.
Kliewe Jason from Sevier Sally D, 1451 Valentine Cir NW, $202,750.
Volpe Cindee & Daniel from Bowling Deborah S, 4801 Cleveland Ave SW, $55,000.
Jackson Township
Boley Steven M from Dawkins Betty J, 6430 Corrine Dr NW, $415,000.
Brown Cory A & Alicia A from Jane Zito Designs LLC, 7153 Greenview Ave NW, $829,000.
Burock Nicholas from Butera Salvatore J Trustee, 5072 Paddington Down Rd NW, $499,900.
Butch Anthony A & Taylor Z from Spyker Scott S, 7374 Montella Ave NW, $550,000.
Durbin Ted M & Nicole Dimos from Mitson Leslie W & Mindi J, 7344 Shady Hollow Rd NW, $367,000.
Graczyk Robert Lee Jr & Borror Sarah from Kovarik Joseph M, 6936 Ponteberry St NW, $356,000.
Griffin Matthew S & Jennifer L from Smith Justin R & Ashlee L, 3661 Deer Trace Ave NW, $375,000.
Hail Holdings LLC from Kessopulos Elsie M, 6100 Chermont St NW, $115,000.
Kendel Nicole & Drees David from Brown Cory A & Alicia A, 5026 Revere Ave NW, $800,000.
Kode Properties LLC from Iler Janet L, 6757 Palmer Dr NW, $180,000.
Middleton Toni E & Jane E from Spitale Lori L Trustee, 2710 Charing Cross Rd NW, $250,000.
O’neil Thomas & Larese from Mcnutt John Robert Jr & Terri Lee Ttees, parcel 1629925 Lutz Ave NW, $79,900.
Pace Michael from Keener Jacob T, 8741 Wonderland Ave NW, $242,500.
Pand Properties LLC from Duell Gloria J, 5929 Chermont St NW, $167,500.
Phillips Peter G & Mary B from Popa Daniel E & Bonnie L Ttees, 5339 Birkdale St NW, $520,000.
Schroeder Paul from Dale Brunner Company Ltd, 3574 Brunnerdale Ave NW, $220,000.
Schwab Jason D & Mary Lynn from Knight Jared A & Lauren D, 5671 Brownstone Cir NW, $600,000.
SLPCD Holdings LLC from Pand Properties LLC, 5857 Wales Ave NW, $738,000.
Svetlichmark Richard from Reinhart Brian C, 7072 Bentley St NW, $239,900.
Tarr David T & Patricia from Figurella Mark R & Ronald A & Schlemer, 5957 Century St NW, $475,000.
Tibesar Timothy J from Cerett Mullett Judy, 4468 Henry’s Mill Cir NW, $554,500.
Vennepureddyand Adarsh & Bokka Aamani from Canterbury Preserveltd, 7469 Emerald Glen Ave NW, $87,000.
Wenning Gary P & Jennifer D from Waterside Property Holdings LLC, 8732 Lake Bluff St NW Condo 08, $432,900.
Young Michael Alexander from Gasper-Hulvat Jason F & Gasper Juli-Ann, 5460 Peninsula Dr NW, $500,000.
Lake Township
Conrad Charles Jr & Knauer Candice S from Shackelford Lorettak, 1061 Fuchsia Cir NW, $200,000.
Flanagan Ryan D & Kenzie J from Flanagan Michael G & Nellie G, 1735 Midway St NW, $500,000.
Hawari Amiena A from Batchik Jodi Marie, 13524 Cinnamon Lane Ave NW, $260,000.
Horn Jason & Jena from Evergreen Designers of Ohio Inc, 312 Pontius St NW, $233,613.
Kosmides John & Brooke Deann from Yeskey Justin B & Hayley R Trustees, 2413 Santry Cir NW, $525,000.
Larson Brett M from Now Homes Inc, parcel 10015184 Mount Pleasant St NE, $132,500.
Mcclary Thomas L & Martyne N from Wittmer Richard L & Ruby K, 13720 Gardenia Ave NE, $605,000.
Petersen Andrew III & Denise Kay from Renfro Henry W & Laura M, 1979 Andrews St NE, $275,000.
Plevrakis Dean from West Jeffrey M & Sarah E, 3128 Picardy Cir NW, $310,000.
Weaver Joyce A & David B from Bottos Ryan E & Andrea L, 235 Maple St W, $216,000.
Lawrence Township
Kurcsak Jonathan W T & Olivia J from Baxter Rodney C & Mary S, 11278 Tritts St NW, $599,900.
Vaughn William L & Sheri from Price Arthur D, 6035 Hann Ave NW, $176,000.
Lexington Township
Garrison Carolyn J & Finch Gabriel from Morrison Deborah, 11843 Klinger Ave NE, $95,000.
Jones Elvis C Sr from Spelich Janelle & Jones Elvis Sr, 11641 Homestead Ave NE, $33,400.
Louisville
Baich James from Walpole Kyle T & Danni A, 911 Reno Dr E, $310,000.
Dunbar Eugene & Sandra from Fernandez Jack, 214 Indiana Ave, $139,500.
Gibson Richard & Amanda D from Walters Kathryn S, 1013 S Chapel St, $130,000.
Marlboro Township
Stinson James L & Teresa L from Lovejoy Vincent, parcel 10015104 Ravenna Ave NE, $80,000.
Massillon
Bucksar Kaitlyn & Madden David from Bocoi Enterprises, 142 Penn Ave SE, $76,000.
Cot Pizza Re LLC from Ror LLC, Szambecki LLC & DWW Pizza LLC, 2400 Lincoln Way E, $663,879.
Davis Erica from Capozzi Carrie A, 16 15th St NW, $155,000.
Fitzgerald Larry & Cindy from Top Notch Real Estate Investments LLC, 24 Maple Ave SE, $62,000.
Fraser Craig & Todd from Fraser Craig & Todd, 841 Walnut Rd SE, $45,600.
Green Lisa A from Hanson Paul E, 1839 Massachusetts Ave SE, $81,000.
Hoover Michael E & Michelle R from K Hovnanian at Country View Estates LLC, 1254 23rd St SW, $399,524.
Kirby Grimsley Property Holding LLC from Thomas Marla KF & Richard, 416 2nd St NE, $156,000.
NRV Properties Investments LLC from Edm Property Investments Ltd, 1108 Walnut Rd SE, $45,000.
Ontrack Properties LLC from Miller Abe L & Mary, 1233 Erie St S, $175,000.
Principled Property Investors LLC from Petty G David, 316 6th St SW, $51,900.
Salvino Paul J II & Jamie L from Beck Jon D, 1723 11th St NE, $373,500.
Salvino Paul J II & Jamie L from Beck Jon D, parcel 611396 10th St NE, $373,500.
Shuman Dustin M & Gary L from K Hovnanian at Country View Estates LLC, 1289 23rd St SW, $75,000.
Tanda Construction LLC from Adco Distributors Inc, parcel 612432 Lincoln Way W, $65,000.
Tanda Construction LLC from B&B Stark Realty Group Ltd, 3206 Lincoln Way W, $65,000.
Wheeler Kathleen from Salvino II Paul J, 1828 11th St NE, $248,000.
Nimishillen Township
Gillian Kevin P from Fusko Tyrone L, 6271 Meade Ave, $40,000.
Johnson Bryce & Fisher Megan from Lozier Family LLC, parcel 3309014 Broadway Ave NE, $19,000.
Lambert Lindsay & Goodwin Nathaniel C from Schaffner Lela Jayne, 6181 Paris Ave NE, $196,000.
Matthews Christopher Ray & Williams from Fair Tamela Denise & Sanford Mary Jane, 6475 Pilot Knob Ave NE, $430,000.
Mehilis Heather Ann from Gilbert Michael P, 6190 Columbus Rd, $165,000.
Mehilis Heather Ann from Gilbert Michael P, parcel 3302351 Columbus Rd NE, $165,000.
Rapp Tony B from Rapp Hurless D, 4341 Parks Ave, $140,000.
Thouvenin James from Rudibaugh Sarah E & Daniel P, 8001 Hebron Ave, $222,000.
North Canton
Cottle Sierra Rochell from Shocksnider Neva M, 1428 Milton St NW, $229,900.
Gab Real Estate Holdings LLC from Schiefer Douglas L, 322 Schneider St SE, $209,900.
Goudy Hunter from Griffin Matthew S & Bentivegna Jennifer, 502 6th St NW, $215,000.
Guiler Scott & Sarah from Sevek Scott D, 1527 Alexandria Pkwy SE, $660,000.
Maguire William J & Marilyn J from Rosengard Vivian, 11 Auburn Ave SE, $312,500.
Malloy Alexander D from Greentree Management Ltd, 333 Heatherwood St SW, $170,000.
Manse Roger J from Francis Frank, 132 Willaman Ave NW, $343,000.
Miller Clayton L from Shaffer Ryan D, 235 Bachtel St SW, $160,000.
Reser Anne K & Hill Michael D from Stretar Frank II & Erin, 1035 Glenwood St SW, $271,000.
Rose Erica & Anthony M from Evans Nancy R, 908 Woodrow St NW, $228,000.
Worrell Pamela R Trustee from Worrell Frederick, 5 Lasalle CT SE, $244,000.
Osnaburg Township
Dehoust Caitlyn Romenko & from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 6019 Quarry Lake Dr SE, $376,650.
Paris Township
Cot Pizza Re LLC from Ror LLC & Szambecki LLC & DWW Pizza, 311 E Lincoln Way, $1,193,204.
Greathouse Patricia & Robert from Melissa Ann Browning Wros, 4325 Woodale Ave SE Lot 25, $125,000.
Lambert Ryan from Syverson Lawrence A Janice G, 616 Chestnut St, $194,900.
Lambert Ryan from Syverson Lawrence A Janice G, parcel 4200693 Chestnut St W, $194,900.
Mccarthy Clinton J from Laschinske Brad, 1545 Chaun Ave SE, $116,600.
Perry Township
Albright Ellen from West Manor MHP LLC, 160 Woodlawn, $9,000.
Bauerbach Daniel A from Fleming Derek A & Cassandra, 1256 Manor Ave SW, $179,000.
Bing Branden C & Melisa A from Kendle Judy K, 8 Shepler Church Ave, $25,200.
Bing Branden C & Melisa A from Kendle Judy K, parcel 4302073 Bracken Rd SW, $25,200.
Chaney Roscoe & Patricia from Winter David P & Donna L, 211 Crescentview Dr SW, $130,000.
Cot Pizza Re LLC from Ror LLC Etal, 4180 Erie Ave SW, $1,091,685.
Demass Robert M from Hoffman Chad P & Tina M, 304 Bernower Ave SW, $124,090.
Pierce Courtney Pauline & William Robert from Jones Catherine S & Gibbs Michael L Trus, 4943 3rd St NW, $133,900.
Reality Renovations LLC from Tighe Marie C, 223 Zern Ave SW, $72,500.
SHEFFIELD18 LLC from Locy Bruce A, 224 Harding Ave SW, $60,000.
Todaro Storm L & Alexandra from Giuffreda Joan M, 6375 Bosford St SW, $140,000.
Walker Janet S & Merryman Faye J & from Nein James Christopher & Susan Lee, 175 Woodlawn Ave NW, $179,000.
Weiland Hilary A from Watson Jeanne E, 1730 Spring Valley Ave NW, $196,900.
Yi Norman from Thomas Richard A & Marla K, 1448 Miles Ave SW, $170,000.
Pike Township
Godsey Madonna from Howell Jeff, 6454 Sherman Church Ave SW, $190,000.
Moal Properties LLC from Pyles Chad, 10135 Cleveland Ave SE, $190,000.
Wingerter Randall James & Ashlee Faye from Herron Charlene, 2685 Downing St SW, $130,000.
Plain Township
Armatas Dimitreos from Fe Homes LLC, 2915 38th St NW, $110,000.
Hammad Ehab from Enderton Shaun J, 801 Spangler St NE, $130,000.
Hope Homes Foundation Inc from Charis Homes LLC, parcel 5217857 Martindale Rd NE, $15,000.
Houston Preston J from Coberly Dorothy J, 2920 19th St NW, $148,000.
Lieser Eric & from Berring Terrence J & Patricia F Trustees, 3404 Parkhill Cir NW, $115,000.
Lieser Eric from Lieser Eric &, 3404 Parkhill Cir NW, $115,000.
Martin Alicia M from Trissel Mark P & Maria A, 1627 33rd St NE, $158,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from Mckinley Edgewood Development Company LL, 1325 Fountain View St NE, $72,000.
Paloma Ana Bolena Ceron from Gessner Ashleigh & Green Christian, 2035 38th St NW, $115,000.
Patrick Long Homes Ltd from Wicker Creek North LLC, parcel 10013768 Wicker St NE, $48,801.
Rowlands Karen D from Woodside Brent A, 2365 Sheffield St NW, $255,000.
Sharier Melinda & David from Mohler David E & Joyce L, 3295 Easton St NE, $139,500.
Slentz Gloria from Dawson Ruth Alma, 3137 Wicker St NE, $295,000.
Zigler Daniel & Moriah from Kovalchik Aaron Ttee of the David G Palm, 501 Valleydell Cir NW, $415,000.
Sandy Township
Mutigli Jesse D from Thunder Holdings LLC, 320 Maple St, $120,000.
Sugarcreek Township
Kapper Julie R from Bell Francis C TRUSTEE/BELL Family Rev L, parcel 6703583 Day Ave SW, $24,000.
Lucky 5 Properties LLC from Miller Amos J & Rachel A, 11285 Northknoll Ave SW, $14,100.
Marr Ryan & Heather from Shook Destin T, 485 Wabash Ave N, $105,300.
Tuscarawas Township
Bergener Douglas & Kelley from Saunders Eric A & Jay M, parcel 7203947 Wooster St NW, $315,000.
Bergener Douglas & Kelley from Saunders Eric A & Joy M, 12449 Wooster St NW, $315,000.
Brennan Connor J & Schiller Marie from Plant Randall A, 14171 Lincoln St, $140,000.
Washington Township
Property Renovations of Alliance LLC from Huntington National Bank, 1240 Beech St NE, $85,000. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/24/stark-county-real-estate-transfers-may-28-june-3/7685948001/ | 2022-06-24T11:32:54Z |
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The first Kids Night Out at the Frisco RoughRiders is May 22.
Thanks to the generous donations of RoughRiders fans and Whataburger, underserved children in North Texas will be able to experience a Frisco RoughRiders game free of charge.
If you would like to donate to help pay for a child’s Riders ticket, click here. The RoughRiders accept donations from $50 to $1,500.
The next Kid Night out of the season is scheduled for Aug. 28. For more information, visit milb.com/frisco/community/whataburger. | https://cw33.com/news/local/underserved-children-in-north-texas-to-attend-frisco-roughriders-game-for-free-on-may-22/ | 2022-05-10T19:50:53Z |
Kat Graham, named the best-dressed stars at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival by Harper's Bazaar.
WILMINGTON, Del. , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 28, actress Kat Graham made a stunning appearance on the red carpet of the closing ceremony of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in Jelenew cycling pants and Stéphane Rolland couture. Kat Graham's elegant and independent temperament interprets the Jelenew x Stéphane Rolland cycling pants-haute couture dress, and the mix of Jelenew's "couture" cycling pants and Stéphane Rolland couture adds nobility to her. Kat Graham was named the best-dressed star at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival by Harper's Bazaar.
Jelenew and Stéphane Rolland always need to consider a question when designing red carpet dresses for Kat Graham, how to break the barriers of technical sports and artistic aesthetics and perfectly mix and match sportswear with haute couture fashion. As Stéphane Rolland said, "sportswear is a treasure of ingenuity of technical prowess, and couture makes technical prowess in another kind. If we link the two together, it can only give interesting things."
From the perspective of a master artist, Stéphane Rollan reinterprets contemporary art-Chinese fans with a Strapless dress in black draped chiffon embroidered with "Tuan Shan" fans in silk threads.
Jelenew introduces revolutionary 1+1 model outer padded professional cycling pants just for women
The black cycling leggings worn by Kat Graham are different from ordinary leggings. They are cycling leggings in the 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants specially developed by Jelenew to improve women's cycling health and comfort. Cycling leggings and detachable outer padded cycling shorts are collectively called "1+1 model outer padded cycling pants", just like Lego, can be "assembled freely," remove the outer padded cycling shorts, that is, pants that can be worn on the street, or even pants that can be worn on the red carpet. It is also a pair of haute couture cycling pants with a sense of the vanguard of the female era created by Di Liu, the creative director of Jelenew, who took the "Goddess of Victory" in the Louvre as his muse and took inspiration from the Spanish 17th-century noble knight pants. The trousers introduce the design of high tailoring techniques into the design. Together with the split and patch design, the Jelenew cycling pants fit far beyond that of professional cycling pants on the market, better supporting and wrapping muscles, and eliminating sports fatigue. But also to avoid varicose veins in the calf. It has a stunningly high-end feel, but it is also highly functional and wearable, making women's professional cycling pants a reality on the red carpet.
Wearing cycling pants-haute couture dress, Kat Graham stood on the red carpet like a queen to express her fashion and a powerful aura. Fitted cycling pants outline a perfectly tight curve, and other looks on the red carpet unmatch the sporty vibrancy it brings. Kat's stunning rendition of the cycling pants-haute couture dress amazes photographers off the field.
As one of the few fashion designers in the world to continue the unique Savoir-Faire of French haute couture, why did Stéphane Rolland find Jelenew, an avant-garde cycling brand?
"You know for things to work, there has to be mutual respect and admiration. Jelenew creative director Di and I have known each other for maybe two years, three years, I don't know exactly.And what I like in Jelenew is that there is a real refinement in the work, there is an ergonomics which is perfect, a perfect resistance."Stephane Rolland said.
He used one word to describe his collaborative series with Jelenew - FUTURE: because it is an open door which is precisely a very pretty future, to make a model that is made for sports: elegant, refined and hyper glamorous, even sexy.
It is reported that Jelenew's haute couture cycling pants have been sold on its official website, currently 129 US dollars.
About JELENEW
Jelenew is an American avant-garde cycling brand born for women. It creates the first cycling pants truly made for women in the world. It brings the groundbreaking combination of "Haute Couture and Sportswear" and carefully designs each product with "luxury moulage technique" to provide a more refined sports experience and promote a healthy lifestyle for cyclists to enjoy elegant and stylish suburban cycling.
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Dr. Leana Wen and other industry experts to discuss the future of healthcare benefits
MONTVALE, N.J., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EmpiRx Health, the industry's only value-based pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), today announced that Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph will give the keynote address at the second annual Value Xchange on April 27, 2022. This year's theme, "The Future is NOW," will motivate attendees and kickstart the change that is needed to disrupt and transform healthcare benefits. As headliner, Randolph will share his experiences and invaluable insights on fearless transformation. The two-hour, free-to-attend virtual event urges business leaders to join the movement in transforming healthcare benefits and tackle discussions on how employers and fund administrators have the power to stand up and demand change.
"Our healthcare costs are unsustainable, and we can't keep doing the same things and expect a different outcome," said CEO of EmpiRx Health and Value Xchange opening speaker, Karthik Ganesh. "We need transformative change in the way healthcare benefits are purchased and serviced, with employers, unions, and plan sponsors leading the charge. As we hopefully exit this pandemic, there is an urgent need for groundbreaking innovation and the time for change is now."
EmpiRx Health's Value Xchange 2022 will broaden the definition of health equity, appealing to organizations to evaluate their current standards, demonstrate why a company's healthcare approach should be tailored to its unique population, and drive home the impact that innovation in pharmacy benefits can have on employee health, wellness, and financial bottom line. The event includes a keynote speech, fireside chat, and panel discussion, featuring some of the industry's most influential people.
- Netflix Co-Founder and Host of That Will Never Work Podcast, Marc Randolph will set the stage for a greater conversation on transformational change with his session titled, "Stop Thinking the Same Old Way." Through examples from his inspiring career, Marc will dive into the fact that disruptive innovation does not have to be disruptive and why calls for action and inflection points should not be ignored.
- Former Commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department and Health Professor at George Washington University, Dr. Leana Wen will participate in the Fireside Chat titled, "Health Equity & Population Health Management" and discuss how health inequity exist in every population including the workforce and how addressing it doesn't have to be a zero-sum game.
- A roundtable of experts will discuss "Innovation in Healthcare Benefits." This panel will showcase what innovation in healthcare benefits can feel and look like through practical, real, and insightful experiences. Moderated by Laura Schwartz, speaker, author and television commentator, the panel will include Pittsburgh Business Group on Health President & CEO Jessica Brooks, Chief Strategy Officer of Memorial Hermann, Feby Abraham.
Value Xchange is free to attend and will take place virtually on April 27, 2022, from 1:00-3:00pm ET. To learn more and register for the virtual event, visit www.valuexchange.info. You can also follow the conversation on LinkedIn using the hashtag #valuexchange.
EmpiRx Health is the industry's most clinically advanced and only value-based PBM, and has received multi-year recognition on the Inc. 5000 lists of America's fastest-growing private companies. EmpiRx Health's growth is fueled by the highly unique and client-aligned nature of its value proposition – a pay-for-performance financial model with guaranteed savings, an industry-first and client-tailored population health management approach, and an unparalleled high-touch service experience that has resulted in industry-best client retention rates. Learn more about the EmpiRx Health model at www.empirxhealth.com.
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CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Boardwalktech Software Corp. ("Boardwalktech" or the "Company"), (TSXV: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF) the leading digital ledger platform and enterprise software applications company, welcomes investors and analysts to participate in the Company's upcoming quarterly earnings conference call to discuss fiscal Q1 2023 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2022.
Boardwalktech will release its quarterly financials on Thursday, August 18, 2022 before the market open, and will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the details of the quarter and answer questions from the financial and investing communities. Conference call details are below.
What: Boardwalktech's Fiscal 1Q 2023 Earnings Conference Call
When: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Time: 4:30PM Eastern Time.
Participants: To join the call, please dial 1-888-664-6383 (Toll-Free North America) and enter confirmation number 12249591.
Boardwalktech has developed a patented Digital Ledger Technology Platform currently used by Fortune 500 companies running mission-critical applications worldwide. Boardwalktech's digital ledger technology and its unique method of managing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data is the only platform on the market today where multiple parties can effectively work on the same data simultaneously while preserving the fidelity and provenance of the data. Boardwalktech can deliver collaborative, purpose-built enterprise information management applications on any device or user interface with full integration with enterprise systems of record in a fraction of the time it takes other non-digital ledger technology-based platforms. Boardwalktech is headquartered in Cupertino, California with offices in India and operations in North America. For more information on Boardwalktech, visit our website at www.boardwalktech.com.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved".
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements.
An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and subject to several risks including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's filing statement dated May 30, 2018. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
In connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Smoothies and acai bowls are healthy ways to get your daily fuel and vitamins but so often those items are PACKED with added sugar.
According to the folks at Jugo (meaning juice in Spanish), they use only the most natural, freshest and purest ingredients to build their products. They don’t cut their bowls or smoothies with ice or water – they focus on packing as much nutrition as possible into each order.
Jugo is located at 5752 Grandscape Blvd Ste 145 in The Colony. For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/this-new-dfw-spot-offers-a-juicy-approach-to-healthy-treats/ | 2022-09-15T17:23:51Z |
How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s reign
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How the world changed during Queen Elizabeth’s reign
Queen Elizabeth became the Queen of England in 1953 upon the death of her father, King George VI. This year, Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 96th birthday April 21, continuing her 70-yearlong spot on the throne. The world has changed drastically over the 70 years: The British Empire still had colonies around the world, and the World Wide Web would not be invented until decades later. There had never been a female prime minister, and all the countries in Europe still had their own forms of currency.
Queen Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, and since ascending the throne, both the United Kingdom and the world have changed tremendously. LGBTQ+ rights and women’s rights across the globe have expanded dramatically, and the landed gentry and nobility have seen their positions of power and influence decline. The world has become, in some ways, more homogenized—as with standardized currency and unions of cooperation—and in some ways less, with colonial declarations of independence that did not formally end until Great Britain ceded control of Hong Kong in 1997.
In the wake of her birthday, Stacker looked back at all the ways the world has changed in her nearly 70 years on the throne. Using news reports and historical sources, Stacker compiled a list of 15 ways the world has changed during her reign.
While the queen’s birthday is April 21, the country will officially honor her in a celebration on June 11, the second Saturday of June. The official birthday for the queen is typically celebrated a 41-gun salute in Hyde Park, a 21-gun salute in Windsor Great Park, and a 62-gun salute at the Tower of London.
Keep reading to learn just how different the world is now than it was when she took the throne.
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Decolonization sweeps the globe
So vast was the British Empire at its height in the 19th century that it was famously said that the “sun never set on the British Empire.” But beginning in 1947—with the independence of the former colony of India—and accelerating throughout the 1950s and ’60s, the British Empire slowly crumbled under a wave of decolonization. From Egypt to Iraq to Malaysia, former British colonies gained their independence, culminating with Hong Kong in 1997.
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Television takes over
Around the world, television captured the hearts and minds of people looking for entertainment and news alike. Whereas previously many people received their news from radio and newspapers, television began increasing a dominant share of the market in the 1950s. Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation was viewed more widely on television than it was listened to on the radio—a first for such an event.
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The decline of country houses
For centuries, the landed nobility in the United Kingdom held vast country estates. These estates served as either primary residences or weekend and holiday escapes, but in the changing fortunes of the aristocracy during the postwar, the area saw many of these homes fall into disrepair or destruction. Many were used as headquarters or field hospitals during World War II, and after the war, many were in poor shape. Combined with heavy taxes and the cost of upkeep, many owners chose to sell their homes or leave them to fall apart.
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Nuclear power switches in
While it became famous for the devastating bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear power also made the switch in the 1950s into a source of electricity. Britain’s first was switched on in 1956. The location was at Calder Hall, and Queen Elizabeth herself switched it on.
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The Cold War ushers in a new kind of conflict
Far from the short and grim conflicts of World War I and World War II, the years between roughly 1950 and 1990 saw the world divided into a new kind of conflict. The Cold War pitted two ideologies—communism and capitalism—against one another. The war split the Western world into spheres of influence, with superpowers vying to become dominant. Under Queen Elizabeth, the United Kingdom allied with the United States to support democratic capitalism around the world.
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The European Community forms
Out of the ashes of World War II, the European Committee formed in 1972. Meant to promote trade, travel, and cooperation within Europe, the United Kingdom was admitted in 1973. Its status has always been contentious within the United Kingdom, and in 2016, the country voted to leave the European Committee’s successor, the European Union.
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The death penalty is abolished
In 1965, Britain abolished the death penalty in cases of murder. This was one of the last crimes for which it was allowed to be applied. On Nov. 8 that year, Queen Elizabeth signed the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act, prohibiting capital punishment.
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Homosexuality and abortion legalized
As in much of the rest of the world, LGBTQ+ rights and women’s rights developed, and the U.K. also saw changes in its legislation. In 1967, both abortion and homosexuality were legalized in the U.K. Decades later, the Queen was reportedly “elated” to sign the royal assent to the decree legalizing same-gender marriage.
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Airplanes revolutionize travel
When Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne, travel to another continent was often a weeks-long journey made by ship. But starting in the 1960s, air travel became relatively common and allowed people to make such journeys in a matter of hours. Queen Elizabeth took her own first flight on the Concorde from Barbados to London in 1977.
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Women become heads of state
In 1978, Margaret Thatcher became the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She governed as a conservative and is remembered for cutting taxes and government expenditures and for her close relationship with United States President Ronald Reagan. Numerous other women have since become the head of state in other countries. The United States is a notable outlier.
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Privatization becomes the norm
In 1986, many industries once run by the government went private. British Gas, British Telecom, British Steel, and many other industries were privatized in order to reduce state expenditures. The trend has not been limited to the United Kingdom—from the former Soviet Union to the United States, many countries around the world have privatized formerly public utilities.
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The World Wide Web is born
In 1989, a researcher in Switzerland came up with an idea for what would become the World Wide Web. His idea sparked the internet age, which has ushered in major changes in everything from commerce to communications. Queen Elizabeth was apparently an early convert to email.
[Pictured: The queen watches a demonstration by Christopher Bailey of how the royal website works during her visit to Kingsbury High School. Behind her, lady in waiting, the Duchess of Grafton, her Equerry, and at the far left, her police bodyguard Ken Atmore. March 6, 1997.]
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Women become priests
In 1994, the first women became priests in the United Kingdom. Many in the country and the faith welcomed the change. But some did not, and they joined the Catholic Church, which still does not allow women to become priests.
[Pictured: Woman priest Angela Berners-Wilson breaks the bread during the service at St. Pauls Church, Clifton, Bristol. March 13, 1994.]
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Currencies shift and change
In 2002, many countries in the European Union decided to abandon their national currencies for a central currency. Lira, francs, and pesetas all became euros in 2002. The United Kingdom decided to stay out of the common currency, and it still uses British pounds to this day.
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A global pandemic upends modern life
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic upended much of modern life. Entire economies and societies ground to a halt for months and, in many cases, years. Still, vaccines developed at unprecedented speed have changed the course of the pandemic, offering millions around the globe protection from severe illness and death.
[Pictured: An image of Queen Elizabeth II and quotes from her broadcast to the nation in relation to the coronavirus epidemic are displayed on screens in Piccadilly Circus on April 10, 2020, in London, England.]
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GRANTVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – Sitting there on a secluded park bench on the lap of his person, you almost wouldn’t know he’s now a global celebrity.
But you would certainly recognize he’s an alligator.
Wally — the world’s only emotional support alligator, according to Joseph Henney — is already well-known around central Pennsylvania. Nexstar’s WHTM first profiled him back in 2019, following Wally and Henney to a nursing home where residents took delight in petting the gator.
Other times, Wally is visiting sick children at local hospitals, wearing a red vest that identifies him as an emotional support animal.
Ah, but then came last week. Henney and Wally were in Philadelphia for a local TV appearance about the fact that Wally is a finalist in the America’s Favorite Pet competition. With him were Mary Johnson, whom Henney describes as his best friend, and her two children, Eddie, 11, and Emmy, 7.
It was a hot day. The five of them — the four humans and Wally — went to a local splash pad. As tends to happen when Wally shows up, people started calling their friends.
“And they were coming from like a mile, or two miles away, to come get a picture or a hug and kiss from Wally,” Henney said. (That’s right: Wally not only likes — but demands — kisses on the lips.)
Henney and his friends posted a TikTok video from the splash pad. Other folks posted their own. And pretty soon, people from a lot farther than a mile or two were interested.
“Television networks from all over the world: Ireland, Australia, Africa, England, Italy,” Henney said. “They’re all calling, doing Zooms and stuff like that. It’s just, everybody loves Wally. Everybody loves Wally for what he stands for.”
But what is it that he stands for?
“He helps needy people. He puts … smiles on people’s faces,” Henney said, getting choked up.
Henney also hoped that fans take a lesson from Wally, and “try putting a smile on somebody’s face today,” he said. “Tell ’em you love ’em.”
For all the joy Wally now seems to bring to the world, the first person Wally took care of was Henney himself.
“I lost three family members and four lifelong friends,” Henney said. “That all happened in two weeks, and my doctor wanted to give me antidepressants. I refused,” he said.
Instead, Henney adopted a rescue gator from Florida.
“He was just doing things I had never seen alligators do,” said Henney, who runs a reptile rescue organization.
Recued gators can’t be safely returned to the wild; other gators Henney has rescued have gone to zoos or wildlife refuge parks. But Wally, he kept for himself.
“If I’d lay there and fall asleep, he’d cuddle up beside me, put his head on my shoulder, his arm around me, which I really thought was extremely weird,” Henney said. “And he followed me around like a puppy.”
Henney later registered Wally as an emotional-support animal, figuring that Wally supported him through some of his most difficult times.
Wally’s legend grew, and Henney uses Wally’s charm to raise money for expenses — vet bills, food, and so forth — even though the money doesn’t completely cover the expenses.
You don’t get rich rescuing reptiles, Henney said, “but at least we save their lives.”
Henney and Wally also help other nearby organizations, including the Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA), which provides therapeutic horseback riding, and Cocoa Packs, which fights childhood hunger.
In retrospect, hard as it was to believe, Henney knew Wally was special before the two even met based on what he’d heard from Disney officials in Florida who found Wally and other gators — including two others Henney took in — were coming a little too close to humans. The folks who captured him also told Henney something interesting.
“He was the only one who really didn’t try to bite somebody” during the capture, Henney said. “And they couldn’t understand that, which I doubted that myself.”
But then Henney and Wally got to know either other.
“He just he never attempted to bite, and we didn’t understand that,” Henney said. With most gators, “anything you touch inside their mouth is an automatic slam shut.”
But Wally? “I can put my hand and rub his tongue, and he will refuse to bite,” Henney said. “He’ll actually open his mouth wider and move away. He will not close his mouth. He won’t kill anything to eat.”
Really. Henney has tried.
“He just made friends with — he’d swim around with the rats in the pond,” Henney said.
Wally’s story also caught the eye of the production team for the Disney+ series “Loki,” about the fictional Marvel character played by Tom Hiddleston. Michael Waldron, the show’s head writer, told Marvel in July 2021 that he had already come up with an idea to incorporate an alligator into the show — a character which soon came to be known as “Alligator Loki.” But when it came time to choose a real-world animal for the VFX team to model the character after, “Loki” writer Eric Martin confirmed they looked to Wally, ComicBook.com reported.
“While #AlligatorLoki is wholly a creation of @michaelwaldron’s weird mind, we did have a real world visual reference for him,” Martin tweeted in July 2021, along with a video of Wally and his owner. “Meet Wally.”
Lest anyone get any ideas about getting their own emotional-support alligator, Henney reminds the world that the reason Wally gets so much attention is precisely because of how unusual he is.
“Wally is the first in all history,” Henney said. Even the other gators born with and raised alongside Wally turned out like typical alligators.
“And I feel honored with that. But I don’t push that. Do alligators make good pets? Not really,” Henney admitted.
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SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bosonic, a layer-2 blockchain infrastructure (dFMI) provider for real-time digital assets clearing and settlement, has today announced the appointment of Julie Briand as Head of Client Success and Sarthak Jain as Regional Manager of Institutional Sales. Both roles will be based in London, UK.
As Bosonic experiences a period of significant growth, Julie brings a wealth of industry expertise in managing client onboarding and service delivery, having previously been responsible for several of the largest institutional clients while at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML).
Sarthak joins the business after an already successful career selling institutional enterprise solutions in the UK and Europe for Bloomberg and, most recently, crypto exchange Binance. Having built strong relationships with key institutional participants within the industry, Sarthak will help to grow Bosonic's institutional client portfolio and expand the Bosonic Network™.
Jason Nabi, Bosonic's Chief Revenue Officer, said, "We are incredibly fortunate to be scaling our business at pace while attracting some of the top talents in the industry to continue on this trajectory. Julie and Sarthak bring a wealth of experience across multiple continents in the Financial Services industry, having held roles with several major players. We are delighted they have chosen Bosonic to progress their careers, and we look forward to demonstrating the calibre of our services to more global institutional clients."
Julie Briand, Head of Client Success commented: "Traditional finance is increasingly recognising the need to embrace blockchain based peer to peer infrastructure. I'm delighted to be joining Bosonic to bring my institutional expertise to bear in the digital asset world and help foster closer relationships between the two industry segments."
Sarthak Jain, Regional Manager of Institutional Sales added: "The market for infrastructure that eliminates counterparty credit and settlement risk in the Digital Assets space is growing exponentially. I am excited to join Bosonic and help in serving its clients with best-in-class solutions that are demonstrably shaping the future of our industry."
The Bosonic Network™ is a best-in-class and unique infrastructure for institutional clients, that is both liquidity and custodian agnostic. Bosonic connects clients to exchanges and market makers and enables a Payment versus Payment (PvP) atomic swap for instantaneous settlement on a layer-2 blockchain operated by digital asset custodians.
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Founded in 2016, Bosonic is a leading decentralised financial market infrastructure "dFMI" company with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, providing best-in-class infrastructure that eliminates counterparty credit and settlement risk in Digital Asset markets.
The Bosonic Network™ provides institutional clients with a patented solution that is liquidity and custodian agnostic, enables tokenisation of assets and collateral, provides liquidity aggregation and DMA to the best Exchanges and Market-Makers, and at the core, runs real-time payment vs payment (PvP) atomic execution and settlement, with cross-margining, cross-custodian net settlement, and payments.
Bosonic Enterprise Solutions is a full front-to-back white-label SaaS deployment of the same technology for use in other regulated FMI, Bank or Broker digital asset platforms. The Bosonic Network™ and Bosonic Enterprise Solutions deliver best-in-class blockchain infrastructure that's shaping the future of Digital Asset markets by eliminating risk and maximising capital efficiency.
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PHOENIX, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alan Simon has side hustles in his blood.
"My first side hustle was a software and consulting business back in the early 1980s, while I was a U.S. Air Force computer systems officer," Simon explains. "I wanted to make a little extra money, but my primary reason was that my Air Force job was writing missile attack alert software at Cheyenne Mountain on ancient mainframes in an obsolete programming language. I wanted to teach myself the new personal computing technology that was starting to get popular."
Consulting and software turned into Simon's first book (How to be a Successful Computer Consultant, McGraw-Hill, 1985) which then led to many other side hustles while Alan mapped out a career as a consulting executive: 30 other business and tech books, college teaching, seminars and training, video tech courses, writing novels, and even farming and horses. Now comes Alan Simon's latest side hustle and his most recent book in publisher John Wiley's popular "For Dummies" series: Side Hustles For Dummies.
"The world of side hustles exploded when the COVID pandemic began," Simon explains. "The so-called 'Great Resignation' has led to millions of people leaving traditional full-time careers, with many of them relying on one or more side hustles to make a living."
Side hustles include widely known gigs such as driving for Uber or Lyft, delivering restaurant meals or doing grocery shopping and home delivery, running an online boutique, and creating and monetizing Internet content. Other side hustles are more unique, such as building a portfolio of money-making side gigs around baseball and sports cards or becoming a "micro-influencer." Simon's new book helps aspiring side hustlers navigate and make sense out of the world of side hustles.
"The first couple chapters present a comprehensive picture of today's world of side hustles, and help the reader figure out the best matches for their motivations, interests, and personality. Suppose someone wants to start a side hustle based on a longstanding interest in fashion. Should that person start an online boutique, or create a series of fashion-related videos? Or start writing a blog? Or maybe all three? Then, whichever path the reader takes, dozens of key decisions need to be made. Side Hustles For Dummies steps the reader through key milestones and decision points in many different types of side hustles."
Key considerations for any side hustler include staying out of trouble with one's day job, whether to solo or dive into a side hustle alongside a friend or family member, and eventually deciding when and how to expand – maybe even turning a side hustle into a full-time business – or knowing when to take one's side hustle activities in a different direction. Side Hustles For Dummies covers all of these critically important topics, and more.
Side Hustles For Dummies is now available from leading book retailers, and a review copy may be requested via the contact information below.
Author Alan Simon lives in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area and is available to discuss Side Hustles For Dummies. He can be contacted via email at alan@alansimonbooks.com or (570) 764-2454 (cellphone).
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GUY PHILLIPS IS THE FORMER GLOBAL HEAD OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCTS & RETAIL GROUP AT UBS
RECENT DEALS FOR THE NEW TEAM INCLUDE ADVISING MAST-JÄGERMEISTER ON ITS TEREMANA TEQUILA PARTNERSHIP WITH DWYANE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON AND ADVISING YELLOW WOOD PARTNERS ON THE ACQUISITION OF THE SCHOLL BRAND FROM RECKITT
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuOrion Capital, LLC ("NuOrion"), is announcing the official launch of its business, which includes a new website: www.nuorioncapital.com. NuOrion focuses on compilated, high stakes M&A advisory and private capital raising. In the coming months, NuOrion will add additional bankers and expand through several value-added partnerships.
NuOrion is an independent investment bank that solves high stakes business problems by providing M&A advisory services and private capital raising. NuOrion Capital is an affiliate of NuOrion Advisors, a registered investment advisor, focused on alternative investing.
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Acquisition delivers complete offering for Private Network Operators including Transport, Backhaul, Private LTE/5G and Unlicensed Wireless Access Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas, and TORONTO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, and Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline") (TSX: RDL), a leading provider in mission-critical data infrastructure, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Redline by a subsidiary of Aviat pursuant to a statutory plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "Arrangement"), which now enables Aviat to offer its customers an integrated end-to-end offering for wireless access and transport.
The Arrangement reinforces Aviat's stated strategy of expanding their market leadership and share of wallet in mission-critical and industrial Private Networks, by leveraging Aviat's sales channel to address the $8 billion Private LTE/5G addressable market, as well as Oil & Gas, and Transportation verticals.
"We are very pleased to close this transaction so that we will now be able to offer our customers a complete solution, including Private LTE/5G," said Peter Smith, CEO of Aviat Networks. "Redline's leading portfolio of industrial wireless access solutions will enable Aviat to expand our offering and addressable market globally."
Aviat will include Redline in its FY23 guidance which will be provided in the next earnings call. Redline was not part of Aviat during FY22 and will not be included in Aviat's forthcoming FY22 Q4 results. For clarity, Aviat would like to reaffirm its previous FY22 guidance of $296-$300 million in revenue and $37-$39 million in Adjusted EBITDA.
The Redline common shares (the "Common Shares") are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") on or about July 7, 2022 and Redline has made an application to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities law.
Under the terms of the Arrangement, all of the issued and outstanding Common Shares were acquired by Aviat in exchange for consideration of CAD$0.90 per Common Share (approximately USD$0.72 per Common Share), in an all-cash transaction.
Full details of the Arrangement and certain other matters are set out in the management information circular of Redline dated May 18, 2022 (the "Information Circular"). Registered holders of Common Shares should send their completed and executed letters of transmittal and Redline share certificates to the depositary, Computershare Investor Services Inc., as soon as possible in order to receive the consideration to which they are entitled to under the Arrangement. A copy of the letter of transmittal, Information Circular, and other transaction documentation are available under Redline's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Additional information on the acquisition of Redline can be found on Aviat's investor relations website at https://investors.aviatnetworks.com.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (TSX:RDL) designs and manufactures powerful wide-area wireless networks for mission-critical applications in challenging locations. Redline networks are used by Oil & Gas companies onshore and offshore, Mining companies on surface and underground operations, by municipalities to remotely monitor infrastructure, and by specialized telecom service providers to deliver premium services. Thousands of businesses worldwide rely on Redline to engineer, plan and deliver ruggedized, secure and reliable networks for their IoT, voice, data, and video communications needs. For more information visit www.rdlcom.com.
Media Contact: Stuart Little, Aviat Networks, stuart.little@aviatnet.com
Investor Relations Contact: Andrew Fredrickson, Aviat Networks, andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com
Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and "forward looking information" under the provisions of Canadian provincial and territorial securities laws. Such statements include, without limitations, statements regarding the ability of Redline's leading portfolio of industrial wireless access solutions to enable Aviat to expand its offering and addressable market globally; the anticipated date the Common Shares will be delisted from the TSX; Redline ceasing to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws and anticipated impacts of the Arrangement on Redline, Aviat and their customers. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein regarding the foregoing beliefs and expectations, as well as about the markets for the services and products of Aviat and trends in revenue, and other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, without limitation, "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "will," "see," "continue," "delivering," "view," and "intend," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the senior management of Aviat and Redline regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following:
- The impact of COVID-19 on our business, operations and cash flows;
- Continued price and margin erosion as a result of increased competition in the microwave transmission industry;
- The impact of the volume, timing, and customer, product, and geographic mix of our product orders;
- The timing of our receipt of payment for products or services from our customers;
- Our ability to meet projected new product development dates or anticipated cost reductions of new products;
- Our suppliers' inability to perform and deliver on time as a result of their financial condition, component shortages, the effects of COVID-19 or other supply chain constraints;
- The effects of inflation and the timing and extent of changes in the prices and overall demand for and availability of our inputs;
- Customer acceptance of new products;
- The ability of our subcontractors to timely perform;
- Weakness in the global economy affecting customer spending;
- Retention of our key personnel;
- Our ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships;
- Uncertain economic conditions in the telecommunications sector combined with operator and supplier consolidation;
- Our failure to protect our Intellectual property rights or defend against Intellectual property infringement claims by others;
- The results of our restructuring efforts;
- The ability to preserve and use our net operating loss carryforwards;
- The effects of currency and interest rate risks;
- The effects of current and future government regulations, including the effects of current restrictions on various commercial and economic activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- General economic conditions, including uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in the United States and other countries where we conduct business;
- The conduct of unethical business practices in developing countries;
- The impact of political turmoil in countries where we have significant business;
- The impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting our products or suppliers, a United States withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships; and
- Aviat's ability to implement our stock repurchase program or the extent to which it enhances long-term stockholder value.
For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for Aviat's business, see "Risk Factors" in Aviat's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 25, 2021 as well as other reports filed by Aviat with the SEC from time to time. For additional information on the risks and uncertainties for Redline's business, see Redline's most recently filed Annual Information Form and Annual Management Discussion & Analysis, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Redline's website at www.rdlcom.com. Neither Aviat nor Redline undertakes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
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NEW YORK (AP) — It took only four paragraphs in a regional newspaper to ignite a media conflagration over abortion that in two weeks engulfed President Joe Biden, the partisan press and some of the country’s top news organizations.
In the center of it all: a 10-year-old rape victim, identity unknown, suddenly thrown into a political fight on one of the country’s most contentious issues.
The Wall Street Journal and Washington Post both clarified or corrected stories after an Ohio man was charged on Wednesday with raping the girl, who traveled to Indiana for an abortion last month.
The case first came to light in a July 1 article in The Indianapolis Star about patients heading to Indiana for abortion services because of more restrictive laws in surrounding states, following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade. The piece began with an anecdote about an Indianapolis doctor asked by an Ohio colleague to help the girl, who was past the stage of pregnancy where she could get a legal abortion in Ohio.
The story was seized upon by Biden during a July 8 news conference to announce an executive order to try to protect access to abortion services.
“A 10-year-old should be forced to give birth to a rapist’s child?” Biden asked. “I can’t think of anything more extreme.”
By then, there were already questions raised about the Star’s story, notably in a series of tweets and a July 8 story in PJ Media by conservative columnist Megan Fox, under the headline “Viral ‘pregnant 10-year-old rape victim’ abortion horror story deserves a deeper look.”
Fox wondered why the only apparent source for the story about the girl was the Indiana doctor, Caitlin Bernard, and whether she was credible because she performs abortions and has protested restrictions placed on the service.
The Washington Post’s fact checker, Glenn Kessler, wrote last Saturday about those questions, noting that an abortion performed on a 10-year-old girl is rare.
“This is a very difficult story to check,” Kessler wrote. “Bernard is on the record, but obtaining documents or other confirmation is all but impossible without details that would identify the locality where the rape occurred.”
The Star’s story did not identify the Ohio doctor who had called Bernard. The newspaper’s executive editor, Bro Krift, has not discussed what steps the paper took to corroborate Bernard’s story, and declined comment to The Associated Press on Thursday.
A named source like Bernard is a good start, said Kathleen Culver, director of the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin. If the Star had other sources, it may not have wanted to provide them at the risk of identifying the victim, she said.
Indiana’s attorney general, Republican Todd Rokita, said Thursday his office was investigating whether Bernard violated medical privacy laws by talking about the victim to the Star, or failed to notify authorities about suspected child abuse. The prosecutor for Indianapolis, Democrat Ryan Mears, said his office had the sole authority to pursue any such charges and that Bernard was being subjected to “intimidation and bullying.”
Bernard’s lawyer issued a statement Thursday that said the doctor provided proper treatment and did not violate any patient privacy laws or other rules. Bernard is also considering legal action against “those who have smeared my client,” including Rokita.
Bernard reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old patient to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16, according to the report obtained by The Indianapolis Star and WXIN-TV of Indianapolis.
In conservative media circles, questions raised about the sourcing quickly shifted to claims that the story was a lie.
“The idea that you would have politicians in America try to exploit a story like this and make up a story like this in order to advance their own sick agenda tells you they are not serious about the issue,” Fox News analyst Charlie Hurt said on Tuesday.
The Wall Street Journal, in an editorial on Tuesday, called it “an abortion story too good to confirm.” The Journal wrote that “all kinds of fanciful tales travel far on social media these days, but you don’t expect them to get a hearing at the White House.”
Under the headline “Correcting the Record on a Rape Case” Thursday, the Journal wrote that “it appears President Biden was accurate.”
“The country needs to find a rough consensus on abortion now that it has returned to the states and the political process,” the Journal wrote. “One way to help is to make sure the stories about abortion, from either side of the debate, can be readily confirmed. Passions are already heated enough.”
Kessler attached a note to his column updating with the arrest, and said it was a test case on whether journalists should rely on one source for an impactful story.
He faced intense heat online, both because of his original story and his explanations. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tweeted that “this column is horrifying.” Waiting for law enforcement confirmation is questionable when many women don’t report rape to authorities, she said.
Shani George, a Washington Post spokesperson, said, “The intent of the piece was to spotlight the need for careful reporting in a time when information spreads rapidly.”
PJ Media’s Fox said journalists should always question reporting and do their own digging, since media hoaxes are so prevalent today.
“I would ask every single question I asked in my original reporting again,” she told the AP.
PJ Media quickly pivoted on Thursday to a story headlined, “Illegal alien arrested in rape of 10-year-old abortion patient but questions remain.”
A Columbus police detective testified in a court hearing Wednesday that there was no evidence the suspect was in the country legally. In court documents filed the same day, a prosecutor said the suspect is not a U.S. citizen and is subject to potential deportation. The Associated Press is not identifying the suspect because there are questions about whether his reported name was real, and on the chance he’s a relative of the girl involved.
The incident shows how political punditry often moves faster than journalism, and that journalists are caught responding to the punditry, said Wisconsin’s Culver.
“The most important issue here is it appears that a 10-year-old was sexually assaulted,” she said, “and that is a tragedy.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/ohio-rape-is-example-of-how-a-story-can-spread-quicker-than-facts/ | 2022-07-15T15:51:17Z |
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the "Company" or "Primo"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, announced that Primo Water Europe has acquired Eureau Sources and Defeaus, two French companies specializing in the marketing and packaging of spring water.
- Eureau Sources, founded in 1996, specializes in packaging spring water in 5-gallon returnable bottles for refrigerated water coolers. In 2016, the company became the French leader in bottling water in carafes. Eureau Sources draws water from four sources in the Cantal, Indre et Loire, Oise, and Vaucluse regions to effectively cover the entire French territory.
- Defeaus was founded in 1996 and has been marketing HERMES spring water since 2015. Located in Hautes-de-France, in the heart of the Oise, the water is bottled on-premise and distributed mainly in the Ile de France region to commercial and residential customers.
"The acquisition of Eureau Sources and Defaus further strengthens Primo's vision to offer sustainable water solutions to customers and consumers across our footprint. Customers will continue to receive products and services from Eureau Sources and Defaus while benefiting from being a part of Primo's global family of brands focused on healthy and sustainable hydration." said Mr. Harrington.
For more information on the hydration solutions Primo offers, please visit www.water.com.
Primo Water Corporation is a leading pure-play water solutions provider in North America and Europe and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Primo operates largely under a recurring razor/razorblade revenue model. The razor in Primo's revenue model is its industry leading line-up of sleek and innovative water dispensers, which are sold through retailers and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo's razorblade offering. Primo's razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo delivers sustainable hydration solutions across its 21-country footprint direct to the customer's door, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses, Primo offers pre-filled and reusable containers at approximately 14,000 locations, water dispenser sales at approximately 9,000 locations and water refill units at approximately 24,000 locations, respectively. Primo also offers water filtration units across its 21-country footprint.
Primo's water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America as well as with Watercoolers Europe (WE), which ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
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Set to Debut in Early 2023, the Viking Saturn Meets Water for First Time
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ocean ship—the 930-guest Viking Saturn®—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled to debut in April 2023, the Viking Saturn will spend her maiden season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe.
"It is always a proud day when a new Viking ship meets water for the first time and moves one step closer to joining her sister ships in our fleet," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. "Together with Fincantieri, we have built the world's most elegant ocean vessels—and we look forward to welcoming our first guests on board the Viking Saturn when she is delivered next spring."
The traditional float out ceremony took place at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction. The float out of the Viking Saturn began at approximately 11:00 a.m. local time when the Viking team cut a cord that signalled water to flow into the ship's building dock. Following a two-day process that will set the Viking Saturn afloat, she will then be moved to a nearby outfitting dock for final construction and interior build-out.
Viking Saturn
Viking's ocean vessels have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that can host 930 guests. The Viking Saturn will join the award-winning fleet of identical sister ships, which includes Viking Star®, Viking Sea®, Viking Sky®, Viking Orion®, Viking Jupiter®, Viking Venus® and Viking Mars® . The Viking Neptune® will be delivered in late 2022.
About Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers guests The Thinking Person's Cruise® in contrast to mainstream cruises. With more than 250 awards to its name, Viking has been rated the #1 River Cruise Line and #1 Ocean Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. Viking has also been consistently rated the #1 ocean cruise line and one of the best river cruise lines in Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Awards. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com. For Viking's award-winning enrichment channel, visit www.viking.tv.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Cowen (NASDAQ: COWN) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with TD Securities.
Click here to learn how to join the action: https://www.ademilaw.com/case/cowen-inc or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Ademi LLP alleges Cowen's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Cowen holders will receive only $39 for each Cowen share, representing an all-cash transaction valued at $1.3 billion. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Cowen by imposing a significant penalty if Cowen accepts a superior bid. Cowen insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Cowen's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Cowen.
If you own Cowen common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/cowen-inc.
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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced that the company will participate in the Jefferies 2022 Global Healthcare Conference in New York City on Thursday, June 9, 2022. A corporate presentation is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The corporate presentation given at the Jefferies 2022 Global Healthcare Conference may be accessed live on Vanda's corporate website, www.vandapharma.com. Investors should click on the Investors tab and follow the link under Recent Events. Investors are advised to go to the conference website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software or presentations. A link to the archived conference will be available on Vanda's website for a period of approximately 30 days.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on Twitter @vandapharma.
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Stolen turf from church returned after community came together
By Dani Masten
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — For four years, Reverend Antonio Lopez has been providing Sunday service at St. Luke’s episcopal church located in the historic westside of Las Vegas.
On Tuesday, April 19, Lopez had artificial turf installed located in front of his church that would serve as a playground for kids after mass.
“We raised around $6,000 so that we could have it put in,” Lopez said.
Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, thieves came in and stole the turf.
“The person that took it, if he was in a situation that he was desperate for money maybe he took it to sell,” Lopez said. ‘Well hopefully, it will go well for him.”
Fateen Seifullah is the Imam for the masque shed located behind Lopez’s church.
He couldn’t stand that someone stole his neighbors brand new turf and went out into the community trying to figure out who stole it and asked that it be returned.
“As neighbors, as religious people, people in the community, we are not happy about it,” Seifullah said. “So, we are asking questions.”
Questions that led to answers.
Around 1,200 square feet worth of turf used to fill the area located in front of the church, but it is now empty. With a little community effort and help, the turf was returned.
“That’s amazing,” Lopez said. “I can’t believe it. They say that God takes time to answer prayer, but sometimes he is very quick. Here we are it is amazing. I am very happy and blessed.”
Reverend Lopez said now that the turf has made its way back to the church, he is going to make sure that all the pieces are there and get it re-installed.
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Newly formed Scientific Advisory Board will support and advise the company towards submission of in IND and a First-in-Human Clinical Study of AGS-499 for ALS
BE'ER SHEVA, Israel, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuromagen Pharma Ltd., a company developing a new class of drugs for the treatment of degenerative and senescence-associated diseases, announced today the establishment of a Scientific Advisory Board and the appointment of Prof. Gal Ifergane, Head of the Neurology Department at Soroka Medical Center as its first member.
Gil Ben-Menachem, Neuromagen's CEO said: "Prof. Ifergane brings to Neuromagen extensive expertise within the neurology field. His research and clinical experience will be of outmost importance as we move forward towards the clinic. We are honored to have Prof. Ifergane on board, and are extremely happy to have a Be'er Sheva-based key opinion leader such as him joining our ranks."
"I am delighted to join Neuromagen's Scientific Advisory Board," stated Professor Ifergane. "Prof. Esther Priel's research on the telomerase activators is very promising and I look forward to be working with the company towards bringing its lead drug candidate AGS-499 to the clinic for the benefit of patients."
Prof. Gal Ifergane completed his education and training in Ben Gurion University and Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, Israel. Since 2012 he has been serving as the Head of Soroka's Medical Center Neurology department. As a Deputy Director of the Medical Center, Prof. Ifergane created the vision for and led the development of the Brain Medicine Division, which he also currently chairs. His research activity is focused on clinical, epidemiological and basic neuroscience in the field of headache, stroke, PTSD and other aspects of clinical neurology. He initiated and participated in several innovation initiatives, focused on the deployment of various digital and biomed technologies in various settings. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic he extensively practiced, advocated and developed deployment programs for enhancing availability of medical care using modern digital channels.
About Neuromagen Pharma
Neuromagen Pharma is an early-stage pharmaceutical company developing a new class of innovative small molecules which activate telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) – an enzyme which plays a major role in aging-related diseases and in cellular senescence. Neuromagen's pipeline includes drugs for neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's, type 1 diabetes, fertility, and cardiovascular diseases.
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LANSING, Mich., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundamental Underwriters, a division of AF Group and a specialty managing general underwriter with expertise in commercial auto insurance, has announced winners of its new Diamond Club award. Recipients of the award represent top-performing brokers who exhibit niche expertise in the trucking industry, strong overall performance and exceptional broker partnerships.
Diamond Club award winners are well-recognized leaders in the industry, with extensive trucking knowledge and expertise. The 2022 Diamond Club award winners include:
- Amwins – Charlotte, NC
- Cline Wood – Kansas City, MO and Dallas, TX
- CRC Group – Dallas, TX
- Maximum – Chicago, IL
- Palomar – Montgomery, AL
"It's an honor to recognize these committed and valued long-term partners with our inaugural award," said Rob Westburg, managing director of Fundamental Underwriters. "These outstanding agencies represent organizations who are committed to providing the highest level of service to our shared customers, and their commitment truly reflects the principles we desire to showcase with our Diamond Club."
Fundamental Underwriters is a specialty-managing general underwriter with expertise in mid-market trucking risks. Offering competitive pricing, coverages, and partnership needed to keep operations in motion, Fundamental delivers individual underwriting solutions, consultative loss control programs, and rapid claims resolutions for risks with superior safety cultures. Fundamental Underwriters is a division of AF Group. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. For more information, visit afgroup.com. © AF Group.
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The expert in energy distribution, control technology and renewable energies will exhibit its portfolio for the first time at the International Manufacturing Technology Show – with a focus on three products.
- Innovative company that has been active in the US market for many years
- CrossBoard, MOTUS C14 and CrossMT are in the centre of the exhibition
- Company focuses on digitalization and intelligent solutions for industrial control cabinets
RÖDENTAL, Germany, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wöhner, a leading solution provider in the fields of power distribution, control technology and renewable energies, is exhibiting at IMTS in Chicago, USA – one of the world's leading trade shows for manufacturing technology – for the first time in the company's long history.
From September 12 – 17, the company, which exemplifies efficiency and structure in control cabinets and repeatedly highlights this claim with innovative products, will be presenting industry leading solutions such as the CrossBoard, MOTUS C14 and CrossMT at booth 134854 on level 3 of the East Building. All three products have set new standards and changed the industry in their respective segments.
During the show, visitors and journalists will have the opportunity for interviews and product deep-dives with Wöhner's experts.*
"Participating at IMTS for the first time is an important event for Woehner – and an excellent opportunity to present our portfolio in an extraordinary setting. Our innovative solutions have been key to our success in North America and internationally for many years. Participating at the International Manufacturing Technology Show is a logical result of our activities in the USA," explains Joe Wolfe, Director Engineering & Sales at Woehner LLC.
Specialist with tradition
Wöhner was founded in 1929 as a family business in the Bavarian town Rödental near Coburg, where the company is still headquartered today. For more than 90 years, the brand has stood for forward-looking technologies in the distribution and control of electrical energy. Today, the company is known worldwide as a specialist for electromechanical components, including fuse holders and busbar systems. Additionally, the company has added electronic products and software to the portfolio. Wöhner has four production sites globally, one of which is in Hampton, NH, USA. International sales support is provided by twelve subsidiaries as well as a comprehensive field service network in more than 80 countries on five continents.
"The US market with its growth potential is increasingly becoming a focus at Wöhner. We have been serving our customers in the US from our Hampton site since 1999 – and we would like to continue to build up this business with our innovations. This is exactly what we will demonstrate with our booth at IMTS," added Philipp Steinberger, CEO of Wöhner GmbH & Co. KG.
Busbar systems are now the market standard
In addition to Wöhner's innovative strength and expertise, the basis of the company's success are above all its busbar systems – such as the 60Classic System, which is now considered the market standard for power distribution and control technology. Recent new developments include the contact-protected power distribution system Crossboard, 185Power, the electronic motor starter MOTUS C14 and the measuring technology adapter CrossMT.
Wöhner's focus is on sustainability and digitalization. The product design and the materials used are selected and optimized considering environmental compatibility. A reduction in the use of plastics combined with the use of bio-based materials from renewable plant raw materials reduce the CO₂ footprint. In addition, the leanest possible structure in the company ensures maximum agility and resilience, especially during challenging times. This means that products can be brought to the market within twelve to 18 months.
In the spotlight at IMTS
Three solutions will be featured at the Wöhner booth during IMTS 2022: CrossBoard, the electronic motor starter MOTUS C14 and the measuring technology adapter CrossMT.
CrossBoard: modular system solution for machine and plant engineering
As a modular system solution, the CrossBoard out-of-the-box range allows safe power distribution up to 160 A. The basic system combines the advantages of a high-performance busbar system with traditional wiring on a DIN rail. In addition to the existing widths of 225 mm and 405 mm, it is now available in widths from 500 mm to 1100 mm – selectable in 100 mm increments.
The system, which is supplied as a complete unit and fitted with components without the use of tools, offers integrated touch-safe protection and includes numerous products for power connections and branch circuit protection.
MOTUS C14: Safety in microseconds
An additional highlight from Wöhner at IMTS is the innovative electronic motor starter MOTUS C14. The product offers fuseless motor protection in a compact size, with a user-friendly interface. If an error occurs, the electronics switch off the motor in a maximum of ten microseconds – faster than any fuse and with a low system load.
Thanks to C14 technology, the system is intrinsically safe and can be switched on again immediately after a fault has been cleared. In addition, the motor starter requires 75 percent less space than conventional solutions, and includes a CrossLink interface, making it compatible with all Wöhner basic systems. Last but not least, the starter has an interactive, guided maintenance and fault management, with numerous diagnostic functions.
CrossMT: new product category for accelerated digitalization
The CrossMT measurement technology adapter represents a product category of its own: as a fully electronic and supplier-open measurement technology module, it drives the digitalization of CrossBoard. Not only is it suitable for numerous application scenarios, but it also provides comprehensive information. The CrossMT can be used for main feed measurement to determine power quality and stability as well as energy consumption. It is also suitable for measuring motor protection equipment, where determination of motor parameters and status is required.
The CrossMT adds intelligent functions to control products that do not have such functions. Not only does it consume very little energy itself, but it also makes a significant contribution to greater sustainability. Last but not least, the CrossMT can be used in combination with solutions from other manufacturers.
About Wöhner
For more than 90 years, Wöhner has been a leader in forward-looking technologies for the distribution and control of electric power. The company is a global specialist for international fuse and busbar systems in the field of power distribution, control technology as well as renewable energies.
With twelve subsidiaries and an extensive network of representatives in Germany and abroad, Wöhner has customers in over 80 countries. The cornerstones of our success are ingenuity, the consistent implementation of the system concept and continuous growth. The headquarters of the family-run company founded in 1929 by Alfred Wöhner is in Rödental near Coburg (Bavaria).
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in suburban Portland, Oregon, said Thursday they arrested a crime ring leader responsible for trafficking more than 44,000 catalytic converters stolen from vehicles on the West Coast since 2021.
Detectives said they identified Brennan Doyle, 32, as the leader of the operation and searched his Lake Oswego home last week, along with seven other properties. The detectives seized over 3,000 catalytic converters hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, a high-end car and jewelry, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
Doyle and his associates are accused of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles along the West Coast, Beaverton police spokesperson Matt Henderson said. The crime ring was centered around Portland, but spanned multiple Oregon counties as well as Washington state, Nevada, California, Texas and New York, he said.
The metals inside catalytic converters can sell for thousands of dollars per ounce. The street value of the parts stolen and trafficked was estimated to be over $22 million.
The crime ring shipped boxes of converters to the East Coast and internationally, Henderson said. Dozens, if not hundreds, of people may have been involved in the operation, he added, but declined to share more details because the investigation is ongoing.
Doyle was indicted on 72 different charges, including racketeering, aggravated theft, and money laundering. Police say one of his associates, Tanner Hellbusch of Beaverton, was caught with over 100 catalytic converters in March. He was indicted on 20 similar counts. It wasn’t immediately known if they have lawyers to comment on the case.
At least 12 other people face charges in connection within the operation, police said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/cops-oregon-crime-ring-moved-22m-in-catalytic-converters/ | 2022-08-13T03:14:55Z |
InfeXtious Therapeutic, a subsidiary of AJK Biopharmaceutical, is headquartered at University Lab Partners, the premier life science incubator located in UCI Research Park.
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InfeXtious Therapeutic announces a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant award from the National Institute of Health (NIH). In collaboration with Dr. Rakesh Tiwari of Chapman University, the grant will support the development of broad-spectrum cyclic amphiphilic peptides to combat antimicrobial resistance.
The overuse of antibiotic drugs in agriculture, aquaculture, animal feed, and medicine has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria develop a defense mechanism against one or multiple antibiotic drugs. Antibiotic resistance has become one of the significant public health challenges of our time. There are only a few treatment options available for people infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths in the United States and 750,000 worldwide annually.
"Our mission is to evaluate, develop, and invest in new and improved treatments that are urgently needed to tackle antibiotic resistance and generate drugs that are active against the antibiotic-resistant infections," stated Dr. Assad Kazeminy, Chairman and CEO of AJK Biopharmaceutical.
InfeXtious Therapeutic is a small biotechnology company with a novel cyclic peptides platform to combat antimicrobial resistance. We have developed several active lead candidates against multi-drug resistant gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and pathogenic fungi. Our developed cyclic peptide-based discovery platform offers a multitude of anti-infectious drug lead candidates with superior properties of selectivity, synergistic activity with current antibiotics, stability, and activity against bacterial biofilm as compared to classically designed small molecules.
University Lab Partners (ULP) is a premier, nonprofit, wet lab incubator located in UCI Research Park in Irvine, CA. ULP is a professionally managed and equipped wet lab facility along with the benefits of peer-to-peer interactions among a life science-focused entrepreneurial community.
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(The Hill) – Commerce Department data this week found the U.S. economy shrank for the second quarter in a row, sparking a new debate about whether the nation is in a recession.
Negative growth in two consecutive quarters fulfills a common definition for a recession — and it’s the official way of making such a call in some countries.
But it’s not in the U.S., where a relatively under-the-radar group — the National Bureau of Economic Research’s (NBER) Business Cycle Dating Committee — is in charge of making an official call on whether the country is in a recession.
So what is this group, and how does it make its proclamations?
The group within the NBER that actually makes the call on the recession is the Business Cycle Dating Committee.
It has eight members, who are among the foremost economists in the nation, and who all who work at top academic institutions across the country: Robert Hall of Stanford, Robert Gordon of Northwestern, James Poterba of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Valerie Ramey of the University of California-San Diego, Christina Romer of UC-Berkeley, David Romer of UC-Berkeley, James Stock of Harvard and Mark Watson of Princeton.
Christina Romer served as chairwoman of the council of economic advisers under President Obama, and Poterba is the president of the NBER.
The NBER’s formal definition of a recession is broad. According to its frequently asked questions page, the NBER’s traditional definition is “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months.”
It considers the depth, diffusion and duration of the decline in economic activity. While the committee’s view is that each “needs to be met individually to some degree, extreme conditions revealed by one criterion may partially offset weaker indications from another.”
Economists say that the NBER looks at many different indicators to make a call on whether the economy is in a recession.
“It actually looks at a wide variety of economic indicators to make that designation,” said Alex Durante, an economist with the Tax Foundation think tank. “They look at employment, personal income, durable goods, housing permits — so the GDP is certainly part of it, but they’re looking at other indicators, as well.”
Employment is one factor that is crucial in looking at today’s economy. The job market in the U.S. is red hot, even as the Commerce Department has found the economy to have shrunk the last two quarters.
The White House, which has been pushing back on the idea that there is a recession, has pointed out that unemployment is at a historically low rate of 3.6 percent.
The panel did find that a recession occurred in April 2020, after much of the U.S. economy shut down at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. It concluded in July 2021 that the recession had lasted two months — the shortest on record in the nation’s history.
Durante said a pronouncement on the current recession — if indeed it exists — likely won’t come until 2023.
“This is obviously difficult for policymakers who want to stay on top of these conversations, but usually, NBER doesn’t make the designation until after a year,” he said. “That’s because they want to make sure they have enough data, but also because the data tends to be revised.”
Indeed, it is possible the Commerce Department data that found a 0.9 percent contraction of the economy in the second quarter could be revised. It’s a small enough decrease to fit into the typical margin of error by which the department can correct its first-draft predictions.
The origins of the NBER lie in the oil industry.
According to a short history of the NBER written in 1984 by former Vice President of Research Solomon Fabricant, the organization traces its history in part to initiatives made in the early part of the 20th century by the newly formed Rockefeller Foundation, the philanthropic organ built off the vast oil fortune made by John D. Rockefeller.
In 1914, Harvard Business School Dean Edwin Gay “had taken a leading part, at the request of the executive secretary of the newly established Rockefeller Foundation, in preparing a memorandum outlining the organization and functions of an institute for economic research analogous to the already established Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. The proposed institute would engage in scientific and impartial investigations ‘of such scope as to be beyond the power of our existing university research facilities,’” Fabricant wrote.
Half a century later, the Commerce Department began citing the NBER’s work on the business cycle, which lent it a kind of governmental legitimacy, according to The Washington Post.
But NBER research hasn’t been immune from controversy.
A recent investigation by The Guardian found that Alan Krueger, a former chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, had been paid $100,000 by Uber while writing a paper published under the NBER about Uber that argued it had been a creator of good jobs. Published in 2016 as part of an NBER working paper series, the revelation of the payment attracted academic criticism.
An NBER spokesperson said Krueger’s work as a consultant for Uber was clearly disclosed.
“The cover page of the NBER working paper disclosed the fact that Alan Krueger was working as a consultant for Uber when the paper was written, and that his co-author was an employee and stockholder of Uber. The same acknowledgments were included in the version of the paper that was published, after peer review, by the Industrial and Labor Relations Review,” the statement emailed to The Hill said.
According to its website, the NBER is a research institution that receives money from the government but also makes money from investments.
“NBER research is supported by grants from government agencies or private foundations, by corporation and individual contributions, and by income from the NBER’s investment portfolio,” the website says.
It says the groups that contribute the most to its research projects are the National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Social Security Administration and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
“The NBER conducts research but does not make policy recommendations or carry out advocacy on the basis of research findings,” the group says of itself. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/is-there-a-recession-only-an-under-the-radar-group-gets-to-decide/ | 2022-07-31T14:41:14Z |
TAIPEI, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Taipei AMPA and AutoTronics Taipei will take place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 from April 20-23, and will feature 560 automotive industry corporations with 1,300 exhibition booths. Additionally, with the digital transformation taking place in the world nowadays, the new virtual show concept AMPA DigitalGo will also feature 190 exhibitors online from April 11-24, presenting the automotive industry in a new and unique format.
Hybrid Platform to Showcase Products – 3D Images, Online Catalogues, Videos… and More.
In the current trend, an online-offline hybrid show has become the normal, and as a result, Taipei AMPA created the newest AMPA DigitalGo digital show concept. This new concept provides exhibitors a platform to showcase online catalogues, promotional videos, 3D product images, and other methods to display company and product information to the buyers. Built-in chat functions with translation service, and virtual business card exchanging also offer opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to interact with each other without borders, language barriers, and time zones, enhancing the experience for everyone on the AMPA DigitalGo platform. Visitors can browse AMPA DigitalGo from April 20 to 24 on www.ampaonline.com.tw/en/
One of the Largest Automotive Trade Shows in Asia.
Even though the digital concept creates a new way to do business, the physical exhibition is also the attraction of Taipei AMPA, which will continue to take place this year. As one of the largest automotive trade shows in Asia, Taipei AMPA has been the epitome of the industry, attract large groups of buyers and showcasing the latest products and services. With the usual parts and accessories, there will be many electric vehicles and green energy exhibits this year, promoting the biggest Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) issues surrounding the world today.
In addition, forums, new product unboxing episodes, a live tour, and other events will gather even more experts to Taipei AMPA and present the industry from a different perspective that will showcase Taiwan's superior automotive industry.
11 Exhibit Areas in Taipei AMPA – All You Need Is Here.
- Parts & Components
- Automotive Lighting
- Customizing & Accessories
- Diagnostics & Maintenance
- Car care
- EV & Peripherals
- Intelligent Transportation System & Solution
- Motorcycle Parts & Accessories
- Motorcyclists' Accessories
- Automobile Electronic Products
- Automobile Electronic Components & Parts
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https://www.taipeiampa.com.tw/en/news/1666FAA5857B0753/list-info.html - Taipei AMPA 2022 will take place on April 20 to 23 physically at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 1, and the online show will begin from April 11 to 24 on www.ampaonline.com.tw/en/
About Taipei AMPA
Began in 1984, Taipei AMPA has become Asia's 2nd largest automotive trade show, and also the only show in Asia that connects automobile and motorcycle industry in one place.
AMPA presents the trends of C.A.S.E with the latest IoV, EV, 5G applications and solution, such as vehicle control units (VCU), battery management systems (BMS), motor control units (MCU), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and in-vehicle infotainment systems, that keeps you ahead of the curve in 2022.
Where you can also meet the strongest industries in Taiwan - automotive lighting, automobile electronic and auto parts aftermarket (AM) all at the show ground.
AMPA is the pioneering automotive hybrid trade fair in ASIA, which brings a satisfying purchase experience with no boundary, no time difference, ONSITE and ONLINE.
- Following AMPA official website and social media for more updated
Official website: www.taipeiampa.com.tw/en/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TaipeiAMPA
AMPA TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAATasbI8TiR6mptGQOvlPg
EV and E-mobility Future Trends Roundtable: https://youtu.be/-EveGlgCzCQ
Intelligent Connected Vehicles Roundtable: https://youtu.be/okc4Uyo6CNU
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Officers rescue baby turtles that hatched on the beach and wandered into a restaurant
KEY WEST, Fla. (Gray News) – Officers with the Key West Police Department responded to a unique call Monday night.
Several tiny sea turtles had made their way into a restaurant, the police department posted on Facebook.
The baby turtles hatched on the beach near the Pier House Resort and Spa.
Instead of heading to the water, they began trekking across the wooden deck and into the closed restaurant.
A restaurant employee and officers carried the baby turtles to the beach in an ice bucket and safely redirected them into the ocean.
Although turtle nesting and hatchling usually happens in the middle of the night, wildlife officials said their routines can be disrupted during the busy beach season.
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Council Grove man arrested for explosives after drugs allegedly found
COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (WIBW) - A Council Grove man is behind bars for criminal use of explosives after drugs were allegedly found in his vehicle early Thursday morning.
Just after 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, the Morris Co. Sheriff’s Office says deputies stopped a suspicious vehicle near mile marker 142 along U.S. Highway 77.
During the investigation, deputies said they found illegal drugs inside the vehicle and the driver, Thomas E. Fleeker, 53, of Council Grove, was arrested.
Deputies said Fleeker was booked into the Morris Co. Jail for distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a felon, criminal use of explosives, criminal use of a weapon and a related traffic offense.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Napatech™ (OSLO: NAPA.OL), the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, today announced a set of new SmartNIC capabilities that enable standard, unmodified applications in edge and core data centers to benefit from offloaded and accelerated compute and networking functions.
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As enterprises, communications service providers and cloud data center operators deploy virtualized applications and services in edge and core data centers, they increasingly leverage workload-specific coprocessors to offload functions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), storage, networking and infrastructure services from general-purpose server CPUs. This architectural approach not only maximizes the availability of server compute resources for running applications and services but also improves system-level performance and energy efficiency by running the offloaded workloads on devices optimized for those specific tasks such as programmable SmartNICs, also known as Data Processing Units (DPUs) or Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs).
Thanks to this offload trend as well as an acceleration in global data center deployments, programmable SmartNICs represent the fastest-growing segment of the NIC market, with a Total Available Market (TAM) forecasted to reach $3.8B/year by 2026 according to Omdia.
To maximize the portability of their software and to accelerate their time-to-market, developers of cloud applications and services incorporate industry-standard Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and drivers within their software. Data center operators therefore need to be able to select offload solutions that are compatible with the relevant standards, to avoid having to create custom, vendor-specific versions of their software. The latest upgrade to Napatech's Link-Virtualization™ software, release 4.4, addresses this challenge by incorporating networking and virtual switching features that implement full support for the relevant open standards, while delivering best-in-class performance and functionality.
Specifically, Link-Virtualization now supports a fully hardware-offloaded implementation of the Virtio 1.1 Input/Output (I/O) virtualization framework for Linux, including the standard kernel NIC interface, which means that guest Virtual Machines (VMs) do not require a custom or proprietary driver. Link-Virtualization also supports the open-standard Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) fast-path running in guest VMs to maximize the performance of functions such as Open Virtual Switch (OVS). Link-Virtualization is also fully compatible with OpenStack, allowing a seamless integration into cloud data center environments worldwide.
Other new features incorporated in Link-Virtualization include IPv6 VxLAN tunneling, RPM-based setup for OpenStack Packstack, configurable Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU), live migration on packed ring, port-based Quality of Service (QoS) egress policing and more. The software is available on Napatech's portfolio of SmartNICs, powered by AMD (Xilinx) and Intel FPGAs, that span 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 25 Gbps, 40 Gbps, 50 Gbps and 100 Gbps port speeds.
As one example of the industry-leading performance delivered by Link-Virtualization, the complete offload of the OVS data path onto the SmartNIC means that only a single host CPU core is required to run the OVS control plane while delivering industry-leading throughput of 55 million packets per second for Port-to-VM-to-Port (PVP) traffic and 130 million packets per second for Port-to-Port (PTP) traffic. Reclaiming host CPU cores previously required to run OVS and making them available to run applications and services leads to a significant reduction in the number of servers required to support a given workload or user base. This in turn drives significant reductions in overall data center CAPEX and OPEX. It also results in lower system-level power consumption and improved energy efficiency for the edge or cloud data center. To aid in the estimation of cost and energy savings for specific use cases, Napatech provides an online ROI calculator, which data center operators can use to analyze their projected savings.
"Napatech's Link-Virtualization software enables data center operators to optimize the performance of their networking infrastructure in a completely standards-compatible environment, which maximizes their flexibility in selecting applications," said Napatech CMO Jarrod J.S. Siket. "Besides full support for standard APIs, the solution also incorporates critical operational features such as Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for efficiently distributing network traffic to multiple VMs and Virtual Data Path Acceleration (vDPA), which enables the live migration of running workloads to and from any host, whether or not a SmartNIC is present."
Napatech is the leading supplier of programmable FPGA-based SmartNIC solutions used in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide. Through commercial-grade software suites integrated with robust, high-performance hardware, Napatech accelerates telecom, networking and security workloads to deliver best-in-class system-level performance while maximizing the availability of server compute resources for running applications and services. Additional information is available at www.napatech.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements which are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to, business conditions, trends in the industry and markets, global economic and geopolitical conditions, macro-economic factors, and other risks and uncertainties set forth in Napatech's reports. The matter discussed in this release is based on current expectations and maybe subject to change. Napatech will not necessarily update this information. For details, visit us at www.napatech.com.
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BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health Corporation ("Zepp" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZEPP) today reported revenues of RMB1.1 billion (US$165.5 million); GAAP diluted net loss per share of RMB0.44 (US$0.07); and GAAP diluted net loss per ADS of RMB1.74 (US$0.26) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Each ADS represents four Class A ordinary shares.
"Our second quarter revenues improved from the first quarter, which highlights our execution capabilities, product strength and disciplined business management approach, in the face of macro economic challenges. We achieved RMB1.1 billion in revenues, representing a 46.4% increase quarter-over-quarter. Our year-over-year revenues decreased by 39.6%, mainly due to the different product launch timing compared with last year, especially when Mi-band 7 was launched at the end of the second quarter due to continued chip shortage." said Wang Huang, Chairman and CEO of Zepp Health. "The improvement of our second quarter from first quarter also illustrated our effective product strategy and our ability to extend and solidify our market position. I am optimistic we can deliver stronger results in the second half of 2022 as we have witnessed strong sales traction from our self-branded smartwatches, including Amazfit T-Rex 2, Amazfit Bip 3 and Amazfit Bip 3 Pro, since their launch toward the end of the second quarter. As a company passionately committed to technological innovation, we are constantly expanding our technology footprint to attract more users to join our flourishing Zepp OS ecosystem. From June 1 to August 31, we are hosting the first-ever Zepp OS Global Online Hackathon to create closer bonds with developers worldwide and foster smartwatch innovation."
Chief Financial Officer, Leon Deng, added, "Second quarter results demonstrated our resilience against multiple macroeconomic headwinds. During the period, our improved revenues and effective expense control initiatives helped us further narrow our operating loss by RMB44.8 million quarter-over-quarter. I am confident that our strict management of costs and expansion of product portfolio will position us for long-term success."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Summary
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenues
Total units shipped in the second quarter 2022 decreased by 45.2% year-over-year to 6.3 million, compared with 11.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. This was mainly caused by a 50.0% decrease in units of products built for Xiaomi, due to different product launch timing compared with last year.
Revenues for the second quarter of 2022 reached RMB1.1 billion (US$165.5 million), a decrease of 39.6% from the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was mostly because the Mi band 7 was launched two-month later than Mi Band 6 in the comparison period. Our self-brand product sales were affected by lower consumer discretionary spending. We launched Amazfit Trex 2 and Bip new series, which showed early success in June and continued to gain traction heading into the third quarter.
Impact of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Our Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a significant impact around the world in the second quarter of 2022, prompting governments and businesses to take unprecedented measures, such as restrictions on business operations, temporary closures of businesses, travels, and quarantine and shelter-in-place orders.
The fresh lockdowns in China affected the retail store sales and brought challenges to our supply chain globally. Shortages of electronic components and chips for different industries persisted and accordingly affected the supply and production cycle for the Company. Furthermore, the lockdowns of several megacities in China, especially Shanghai, weakened consumer demand, as well as posted big challenges to the Company's supply chain for the quarter, causing delays for our products to arrive at target markets, and this continued into the second quarter. Given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic at the time of this release, the Company cannot predict the extent of future negative impacts on market conditions or the Company's operations.
The continued conflict situation between Russia and the Ukraine affected the demand for and sales of Xiaomi wearable products and our self-branded products in the affected regions. As Europe is one of the biggest sales regions for the Company, the conflict also affected freight cost, consumer confidence in Europe and the EUR currency value. Revenue from sales of products in Russia and Ukraine accounted for approximately 4% of our total revenues in 2021. Currently the situation does not have a material adverse impact on the Company.
Gross Margin
Gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 17.9%, lower by 4.1% compared with 22.0% for the same period of 2021 and lower by 2.2% compared with 20.1% for the first quarter of 2022. Lower gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 resulted from higher outbound freight cost globally versus the same period last year, adverse currency depreciation impact, and promotions for our previous generation products to prepare for the new product launches.
Research and Development
Research and development expense in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB129.0 million, decreasing 19.5% year-over-year, and comprising 11.6% of revenues, versus 8.7% for the same period last year. This was mainly driven by expense optimization. Furthermore, the Company is holding Zepp OS Global Online Hackathon around the world and have attracted thousands of third-party developers to develop their apps and programs on the Company's developer community website. Now users could find several mini games on our GT3 smartwatch. Zepp OS is a platform to form economic scale to streamline the R&D expenses and integrate different programs.
Selling and Marketing
Selling and marketing expense in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB108.3 million, increasing 3.4% year-over-year, and comprising 9.8% of revenues, compared with 5.7% of revenue for the same period in 2021. The increase was due to the e-commerce online advertisement promotions for our self-branded products to match with competitors.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense was RMB71.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, increasing 7.9% year-over-year, and comprising 6.5% of revenues, compared with 3.6% in the same period in 2021. It was largely attributable to exchange rate fluctuation.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were RMB308.9 million, a decrease of 6.8% year-over-year, which accounted for 27.9% of revenues for the period, as compared with 18.1% in the second quarter of 2021. In 2022, the Company will continue to work on cost optimization to adapt to the macro environment and strive for profitability realization for the future.
Operating Income/(Loss)
Operating loss for the second quarter of 2022 was RMB110.6 million, which decreased by RMB182.2 million from operating income of RMB71.6 million for the same period in 2021. The loss was mainly caused by the decreased revenue scale, which could not cover the relatively fixed operating expenses in the quarter.
Net Income/(Loss)
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation for the second quarter of 2022 was RMB106.9 million, compared with RMB92.6 million net income in the second quarter of 2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB997.1 million (US$148.9 million), compared with RMB1,052.9 million as of March 31, 2022 and RMB1,509.5 million as of December 31, 2021.
Share Repurchase Program Update
The Company had announced in its third quarter 2021 earnings release that the board had authorized a share repurchase program of up to US$20 million. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has used US$8.8 million to repurchase 2,163,282 ADSs. The Company intends to continue with the repurchase program.
Outlook
For the third quarter of 2022, the management of the Company currently expects:
- Net revenues to be between RMB1.2 billion and RMB1.5 billion, compared with RMB1.61 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
This outlook reflects continued uncertainty pertaining to the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on sales and on electronic component delays, as well as the expected sales seasonality of both self-branded and Xiaomi products. It is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company management's current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company's management will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 25, 2022 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on August 25, 2022) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts. Listeners may access the call by dialing:
Participants should dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "Zepp Health Corporation."
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.zepp.com/investor.
A telephone replay will be available one hour after the call until September 01, 2022 by dialing:
About Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP)
Zepp Health changed its name from Huami Corp. (HMI) on February 25, 2021 to emphasize its health focus with a name that resonates across languages and cultures globally. The Company's mission continues to be connecting health with technology. Since its inception in 2013, Zepp Health has developed a platform of proprietary technology including AI chips, biometric sensors, and data algorithms, which drive a broadening line of smart health devices for consumers, and data analytics services for population health. Zepp Health is one of the largest global developers of smart wearable health and consumer fitness devices, shipping 36 million units in 2021. Zepp Health Corp. is based in Hefei, China, with U.S. operations, Zepp Health USA, based in Cupertino, California.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
We use adjusted net income/(loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net income/(loss) represents net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation is a non-GAAP measure, which excludes share-based compensation expenses attributable to Zepp Health Corporation, and is used as the numerator in computation of adjusted net income/(loss) per share and per ADS attributable to Zepp Health Corporation.
We believe that adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that we include in net income/(loss) and net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation. We believe that adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation provides useful information about our operating results, enhances the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation, should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income/(loss), basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share and per ADS attributable to Zepp Health Corporation or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Exchange Rate
The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and the significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in RMB. This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into US$ solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for June 30, 2022 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate on June 30, 2022, or at any other rate.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the cooperation with Xiaomi, the recognition of the Company's self-branded products; the Company's growth strategies; trends and competition in global wearable technology market; changes in the Company's revenues and certain cost or expense accounting policies; governmental policies relating to the Company's industry and general economic conditions in China and the global. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Zepp Health Corporation
Grace Yujia Zhang
Email: ir@zepp.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Yang Song
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: zepp@tpg-ir.com
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WARWICK, R.I., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence Business News (PBN) named InsureMyTrip Senior Vice President, Suzanne Morrow, the "Professional Services Woman to Watch". The recognition is part of PBN's 2022 Business Women Awards Program which honors the success of women in various industries.
Morrow is among 30 honorees recognized as leading women in various business, government, and nonprofit sectors in Rhode Island.
"I am honored to be named a Woman to Watch among such inspirational and amazing women in business," says Morrow. "In the predominantly male-led insurance industry I am proud to work for InsureMyTrip, a company that values women in leadership roles."
Morrow began her career at InsureMyTrip in 2016 as a Client Services Program Manager. She worked her way up to Director of Product Services, then Vice President of Business Development before being promoted to her current role as InsureMyTrip's first female Senior Vice President.
Providence Business News had this to say about why Morrow was chosen for this honor:
"Leading through challenging times, mentoring others, and clearly communicating travel insurance coverage benefits to travelers through national media has propelled Morrow…Morrow is a unique brand of candid, no-nonsense, Generation X businesswoman who doesn't mince words. "No is not in her vocabulary."
InsureMyTrip's President & CEO, Peter Evans echoes that sentiment.
"Suzanne is an exceptional leader," says Evans. "She has played and continues to play an integral role in guiding the firm through and out of the pandemic."
For a complete list of winners, you can visit:
https://pbn.com/event/2022-business-women-awards-program/
Media Contact:
Meghan Kayata
press@insuremytrip.com
About InsureMyTrip
It's simple. InsureMyTrip finds you the right travel insurance plan, every time. InsureMyTrip is the authority on travel insurance. We are committed to empowering travelers to make the best possible insurance decisions by leveraging our technology, data intelligence, and expertise. InsureMyTrip is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
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Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee to meet in May
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet May 23, 2022 at the Forest Supervisor’s Office located at 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Agenda items include electing a chairman, approving operating procedures, consideration of project applications for Secure Rural School funding and reviewing and allocating funds for different project proposals on public lands.
“Resource Advisory Councils are critical elements of our collaborative approach to public land management,” Forest Supervisor Mel Bolling said. “Their diverse perspectives provide us insight to project development and implementation, and we thank them for volunteering their time and talents to improve public lands at the local level.”
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m.
The Eastern Idaho RAC was established in 2001 and is looking to distribute $600,000 dollars for projects on the Forest within an 11-county area. The committee provides input on projects that enhance forest health and economic improvements to the local community. Funds can be used for projects on the Forest or adjoining private lands that provide benefits to National Forests. To learn more about this successful partnership and to access information regarding the projects the committee will be reviewing HERE.
Meetings are open to the public, and attendees may address the RAC from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement at the meeting should request in writing by Friday, May 6, 2022, to be scheduled on the agenda. Individuals who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. All requests must be sent to Bill Davis, RAC Coordinator, P.O. Box 46, Dubois, ID 83420; by email to william.davis6@usda.gov, or via facsimile to 208-374-5623. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/05/08/eastern-idaho-resource-advisory-committee-to-meet-in-may-2/ | 2022-05-08T17:46:31Z |
PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today declared a second quarter dividend of 46 cents per share on common stock, payable June 10, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 16, 2022. This represents a 4 percent increase from the previous quarterly dividend of 44 cents. MSA has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 consecutive years.
The Board also declared a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on preferred stock, payable June 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 16, 2022.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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Plan President Transitions in Illinois and Oklahoma
CHICAGO, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the nation's largest customer-owned health insurer, announced several changes to its senior leadership team and health plan presidents at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK). The leadership transitions reflect a thoughtful and strategic approach to long-term growth and succession planning for the company.
Dr. Opella Ernest, chief operating officer, takes on a new role effective immediately as executive vice president, HCSC Commercial Markets, succeeding Jeff Tikkanen, who announced he will retire from HCSC in March 2023. Mike Frank, senior vice president, Pharmacy and Ancillary Business, will become senior vice president, chief operating officer. Dr. Ernest and Frank will report to Maurice Smith, president and CEO of HCSC.
Jeff Tikkanen, executive vice president, Commercial Markets, will transition to an advisory role focused on market initiatives including national account strategy and key client relationships until his retirement in March 2023.
Additionally, Stephen Harris, effective immediately, is named the plan president of BCBSIL and Stephania Grober, effective May 1, 2022, is to be named plan president of BCBSOK. Harris replaces Steve Hamman as Illinois plan president, who has left the company to pursue new endeavors. Grober will replace Dr. Joseph Cunningham, who is set to retire on May 1, 2022.
"As our strategic priorities evolve, so does our organizational structure," said Maurice Smith president and CEO of HCSC. "Our continued focus on building our leadership bench allows us to continue to execute on our strategy -- to expand health care access, to deepen relationships in our communities and to advance our mission and commitments to remain the health coverage partner of choice for our stakeholders."
Dr. Ernest will take on her new role, effective immediately, as executive vice president, HCSC Commercial Markets. As our former chief operating officer, Dr. Ernest helped reshaped our customer and provider experience through advancements in technology and innovation. In her new role, Dr. Ernest assumes responsibility for the company's five BCBS health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas as well as national account growth, clinical and pharmacy operations and analytics. She joined HCSC in 2012 and has had increasing responsibility leading the company's clinical strategy and operation as Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer. She also served as Divisional Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. A board-certified family physician, she has a degree in medicine from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan
Mike Frank, senior vice president Pharmacy and Ancillary Business, will become senior vice president, chief operating officer, reporting to Dr. Ernest. In his new role, he will lead HCSC's IT and Customer Service organizations. Frank joined HCSC in 2013 when BCBSMT became part of the company. Since that time as SVP, Tri-State plans, he provided strategic oversight on how HCSC served members in our Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Montana, New Mexico and Oklahoma as well as expanding our pharmacy solutions and better understanding of our customer service needs. Previously Frank was president of the Montana plan. Other roles at the plan included chief legal and operations officer, chief administrative officer, vice president of Corporate Integrity and Human Resources, and vice president of Compliance and Ethics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in psychology from Montana State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana.
Harris has over 20 years of experience spearheading business development and performance improvement initiatives for top health care organizations. Most recently during his time at HCSC, he led the company's Medicaid line of business; responsible for driving growth, operational excellence, and financial performance. Prior to joining HCSC, Harris was Regional Vice President of Health Plan Operations at Molina Healthcare. As BCBSIL president, he will lead a team that manages the Plan's commercial markets sales including group and individual, provider relations and network contracting, care management, regulatory and customer relationships and hyperlocal community engagement initiatives.
Grober currently serves as vice president of BCBSOK operations overseeing network contracting, government relations, and health care management. Joining the company in 1997, Grober has held various roles in sales and account management and large group marketing positions. As plan president, she will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to accelerate local market growth and achieve membership and financial targets for BCBSOK. She will also oversee all plan operations, including sales and account management, government and public relations, provider network management, and medical management.
"This leadership transition reflects an overall strategic change in the company as we position for long-term growth in the communities we serve," said Smith, "We continue to focus on bringing universal access to care, working in collaboration with our local hospitals, health systems, and community and civic partners to ensure everyone can get the care they need when they need it."
About Health Care Service Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation is the country's largest customer-owned health insurer, with more than 17 million members in its health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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BOSTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0975 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of June 13, 2022, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Notification of Sources of Distribution
This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) with important information concerning the distribution declared on June 1, 2022, and payable on June 30, 2022. No action is required on your part.
Distribution Period: June 2022
Distribution Amount Per Common Share: $0.0975
The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable June 30, 2022, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution plan.
The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being 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 the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The Fund has declared the June 2022 distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed monthly distributions in the amount of $0.0975 per share, which will continue to be paid monthly until further notice.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the John Hancock Investment Management Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
Effective October 1, 2021, copies of all notices informing shareholders of distributions made by the fund in excess of accumulated net investment income will be posted on John Hancock Investment Management's public website (jhinvestments.com) and on the Legal Notice System (LENS), a service offering of the Depository Trust Company (DTC) accessible by broker-dealer firms. To the extent required, notice may also be provided via press release. John Hancock Investment Management will continue to distribute paper copies of these notices by mail until March 30, 2022, after which date the notices will be delivered exclusively via the methods described above.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.
About John Hancock Investment Management
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.
About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CCL, AAL, PFE, BAC, and GME.
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From center to fast wideout, Broncos add depth for QB Wilson
By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos selected three players on offense in the NFL draft for Russell Wilson and six more on defense. Among the picks on the last day was University of Washington center Luke Wattenberg. Being in Seattle, he watched Wilson shine for the Seahawks. He soon could be snapping to Wilson and called it “pretty insane.” Then there’s Wisconsin defensive end Matt Henningsen. The sixth-round pick happens to be a lifelong Badgers fans. One of his fondest memories was watching Wilson lead Wisconsin to the Rose Bowl. Now, he’s joining Wilson. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/30/from-center-to-fast-wideout-broncos-add-depth-for-qb-wilson/ | 2022-05-01T04:51:13Z |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service celebrated the sounds of mariachi, the traditional music of Mexico that has become widely popular in the United States, with a first-day-of-issue ceremony unveiling a pane of 20 Mariachi Forever stamps at the 30th Annual Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque.
News of the Mariachi stamps is being shared with the hashtag #MariachiStamps.
"The Postal Service is proud to unveil these new Mariachi stamps to celebrate the exuberant sounds of this music that is an integral part of Mexican American culture and has fans around the world," said Peter Pastre, the Postal Service's government relations and public policy vice president, who served as the stamp ceremony's dedicating official.
"Today, the sound of mariachi is in the air, with singers infusing the music with tales of life and love and vibrant dancing as this celebration will continue with these 18 million postage stamps that are now on sale at Post Offices across America," he said.
Other participants at the stamp ceremony were Monica Trujillo, the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque's educational and artistic conference director; Brian O'Connell, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Atrisco Cos.; and Amelia Garcia, assistant principal of Ysleta High School in El Paso, Texas.
Rafael López designed the stamps and created the art. Derry Noyes served as art director.
Each of the five new stamps in the pane of 20 features a musician, dressed in the traditional outfit of mariachi performers, playing one of five iconic mariachi instruments: guitar, guitarrón, vihuela, violin and trumpet. The geometric shapes in the background of each stamp are a nod to Mexican villages, where mariachi music originated.
"It is our honor and pleasure to have Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque's 30th Annual mariachi conference selected to partner with the U.S. Postal Service to launch this exquisite Mariachi Forever Stamp collection," said Monica Trujillo. "Through our music and the special memories evoked by these skillfully rendered works of art, it is our hope that each and every person that comes across these stamps can experience some of the magic that we get to experience with every note, lyric, and nuance that is mariachi."
"Mariachi" refers to several things: to the music itself; to an individual musician or an ensemble of musicians; and, when used as an adjective, to anything identified with the music — be it dance or costume or culture. The first known written reference to the word "mariachi" was made in the 1850s, but the music's roots stretch back long before.
"Growing up, I remember nostalgic weekends listening to the uniquely Mexican sound of mariachi music in Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City," said stamp artist Rafael López. "Mariachi music is an emblem of Mexican cultural heritage with roots in the United States and followers around the globe and I'm excited and honored to share the vibrant spirit of this music with these stamps."
Though mariachi's exact origins are obscure, it appears to have begun in western Mexico, where itinerant musicians made their living traveling from village to village and visiting ranches in the countryside to perform. The music of early mariachi included folk traditions from Spain, Mexico and Africa that melded to create a new indigenous musical form, the son. The sones developed in various regional styles, including the son jalisciense from Jalisco; the son huasteco, from northeastern Mexico; and the son jarocho or veracruzano, from the region around the Gulf port of Veracruz. The most well-known example of the son jarocho is the song "La Bamba."
Beginning in the 1930s, mariachi music reached a new, wider audience as it was embraced by urban radio stations and used on soundtracks by Mexican filmmakers. It soon became one of the most popular musical genres in Latin America.
Mariachi bands traditionally used the round-backed guitar called the vihuela, which gives the mariachi music its rhythmic vitality; the guitarrón, which is a bass guitar; and the Mexican folk harp, the arpa. By the 1940s and 1950s, the modern urban mariachi sound emerged with the expanded instrumentation including violins and trumpets. Today, ensembles continue to broaden the use of instruments, with some groups adding six to eight violins, two to four trumpets, an accordion, and the arpa, which had fallen out of use but has made a comeback among professional groups. This combination of instruments creates a unique music that is exuberant and expressive.
While mariachi music had been in the United States for many years, by the 1960s, American churches, schools and universities began to develop and sponsor mariachi programs that produced new generations of musicians and enthusiasts. Immigrants to various parts of the United States created vibrant regional mariachi cultures that widened the appeal of this traditional music to new audiences. In addition, the American mariachi movement is being disseminated by first-, second- and third-generation Mexican Americans as a way of expressing ethnic pride and of staying connected to their heritage.
Mariachi musicians are immediately recognizable in their traditional costume called traje de charro or charro suit. An adaptation of a Spanish horseman's riding outfit, it consists of fitted trousers adorned with silver buttons for men and full-length skirts for women, a short jacket, an embroidered belt, a wide bow tie, and a wide-brimmed hat. Though black with silver embellishments is traditional, today mariachi wear costumes in many colors.
A beloved aspect of mariachi culture is dance, as this is music that is meant to get audiences moving. Each of the regional variations of the son has its traditional style of dance. While several dance styles are favored by mariachi fans, the most well-known folk dance is the Jarabe Tapatío — the Mexican Hat Dance. Highly stylized with traditional steps and movements, it is the national folkloric dance of Mexico. This dance made its way from Mexico to the United States, where it is popularly celebrated at festivals and public performances and in dance competitions. Enjoyed around the world, mariachi has reached a global audience through recordings, films, live concerts, and television programs.
In recognition of the importance and widespread appeal of mariachi music and culture, UNESCO added them to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2011.
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HONG KONG, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIMCERE PHARMA (HK.2096), an innovation and R&D-driven pharmaceutical company with a mission of "providing today's patients with medicines of the future", will host a virtual R&D Day, on Friday, 15 April, 2022, at 21:00-23:00 (HKT) / 9:00-11:00 (EST) / 13:00-15:00 (GMT).
The R&D Day will feature presentations from Mr. Ren Jinsheng(Chairman of the Board & CEO), Mr. Zhou Gaobo(CIO), Dr. Tang Renhong(EVP), Dr. Bijoyesh Mookerjee(CMO), Dr. Danny Chen(SVP) and Dr. Kevin Oliver(SVP).
A live question and answer session will follow. To register for the event, please click here (https://www.simcere.com/xs2022/).
For further information, please contact:
Jason Bao, The Secretary of the Board
E-mail: ir@simcere.com
About Simcere
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is an innovation and R&D-driven pharmaceutical company. It has established a National Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine and Innovative Drug Development. The company focuses on three therapeutic areas, oncology, central nervous system, and autoimmune diseases, with forward-looking layout of disease areas that may have significant clinical needs in the future, aiming to achieve the mission of "providing today's patients with medicines of the future." Bases on its R&D and commercialization excellence, Simcere is in a leading position for its main products in the Chinese market. Its vigorous in-house R&D efforts and extensive R&D collaborations have made it a strategic cooperation partner with world leading innovative companies and research institutes.
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Its advanced driving behavior analytics turn risky drivers into safe and loyal customers
Carrot takes another big step forward in the development of behavioral-based UBI and dynamic pricing of premiums
SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Korea's leading InsurTech Carrot ("Carrot" or the "Company") announced the release of new mobile application with Carrot Members Auto embedded, a service that financially incentivizes the citizens for safe driving behavior. The completely rebuilt and redesigned app makes it highly engaging and fun for users to stay connected and more frequently interacted. Safe-driving scores, mission-oriented challenges, personalized feedbacks, and Carrot-Cash rewards are some of the key features being rolled out. The new app also offers other value-added services and information pertinent to mobility-lifestyle, and the company hopes to grow its user base with the intention of converting them into insurance clients through targeted and experiential marketing.
Essentially, the app will monitor a driver's risky behavior, among other variables, such as a vehicle's driven mileage, to determine the safe-driving score, which is one of South Korea's first insurance carrier to have the access and ability to perform such calculations in real time.
In contrast to typical insurance applications of other insurers, the Members Auto leverages gamification to encourage safer driving while increasing the app's user engagement. Gamification is, at its essence, the inclusion of points, competition, and rewards and is deployed to elicit the desired results of proactive engagement of the users, higher interaction, and higher retention. As such, Carrot equipped the app with features, such as missions, progress status, cashable rewards, virtual characters with levels and badges, leaderboard, and progress bar.
Carrot expects that its new service will positively influence driver behavior, impart more effective safe-drive discipline of drivers, higher customer satisfaction, brand awareness, and product understanding. Furthermore, the app's user-friendly design, enhanced performance, streamlined UI/UX topped with consumable contents and helpful features will encourage users to take advantage of the app more often. Cash rewards earned by users who achieve safety goals can be used to pay for Carrot's insurance premiums, or at other partner retailers according to their preference.
"We've launched the Members Auto to accommodate safety and well-being of our current customers and the millions of drivers who are out on the road," said Paul Jung, CEO of Carrot. "We hope that incentivizing drivers to cultivate good road safety habits with financial rewards will reduce traffic incidents and build a safer community and achieve sounding loss ratio for our insurance business as well."
Carrot's announcement marks another step forward in its pursuit of behavioral-based auto insurance, referred to as UBI 2.0 project by the company. Moreover, Carrot anticipates that upcoming operational executions of the Members Auto platform business will be followed by reduced losses, dynamically priced premiums, and growth in its insurance customer base.
About Carrot General Insurance Corp.
Based in Seoul Korea the company was established through a JV partnership with some of the big-name investors, including Hanwha, SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Group, Altos Ventures, and Stic Investments. Being the nation's first fully-licensed 100% digital insurance carrier, Carrot has been disrupting the market with innovative products and has outpaced its global peers in terms of the speed of acquiring customers to its usage-based insurance program. The company's successful footprint owes itself to strong customer value propositions, including easy and accessible insurance, transparent premiums, AI automated accident registration and prompt dispatch of help services all made possible via proprietary technology. The company is also pursuing business in Pay-As-How-You-Drive auto insurance, which assesses the premiums as per customer's driving patterns and behavior through sensor data analytics. In line with the company's open innovation strategy, Carrot has 100+ national & international partnerships, including South Korean government unit that oversees national highways and traffic controls.
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Texas wins second consecutive NCAA rowing championship
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Texas won the first eights final to win a tie-breaker over Stanford and claim the Longhorns’ second consecutive NCAA rowing title. Texas and Stanford finished each with 124 points and Princeton finished third with 118. Led by Kaitlin Knifton, seven Longhorns from last year’s national championship Varsity Eight boat returned and beat the second-place Cardinal by almost 5 seconds, finishing in in 6:10.733. Stanford had its 13th consecutive top-10 finish at the national championship. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/29/texas-wins-second-consecutive-ncaa-rowing-championship/ | 2022-05-29T21:38:43Z |
(NEXSTAR) – A “coronal hole” in the sun’s atmosphere could trigger a geomagnetic storm, the effects of which may be felt on Earth on Wednesday, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.
In an image of the sun shared with Nexstar, the disturbance on the sun’s surface is visible in the bottom right quadrant. There’s another, more defined spot on the sun’s left side.
These coronal holes “appear dark because they are cooler, less dense regions than the surrounding plasma and are regions of open, unipolar magnetic fields,” NOAA explains. “This open, magnetic field line structure allows the solar wind to escape more readily into space, resulting in streams of relatively fast solar wind.”
While some headlines make the occurrence sound like a doomsday-inducing hole in the sun, Rob Steenburgh of NOAA’s Space Weather Forecast office told Nexstar, “They happen all the time and are no cause for alarm.”
This type of disturbance can lead to mild or even moderate geomagnetic storms, Steenburgh said. A minor geomagnetic storm may cause weak fluctuations in the power grid, impact satellite operations on spacecraft, and make aurora displays in the sky visible at high latitudes, like in parts of Michigan and Maine.
Strong geomagnetic storms can cause power blackouts, radio issues and problems with satellite navigation – but that’s nothing like what we’re expecting to see Wednesday.
There are no active warnings related to space weather. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/geomagnetic-storm-caused-by-a-coronal-hole-on-the-sun-possible-how-it-will-impact-earth/ | 2022-08-03T21:56:42Z |
RL (Dusty) Rhodes
RL (Dusty) Rhodes passed peacefully from this life at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born September 28, 1942 in Clearfield, PA to parents Weldon and Kay Rhodes.
He graduated high school in PA in 1960 after which he moved to North Tonawanda NY to live with his aunt and uncle. In 1963 he enlisted into the United States Army where he would serve in Vietnam and then discharge out of the service at Ft. Hood, Texas where he continued to serve in the Army Reserves for several more years. In 1975 he married his true love and best friend Pat Messer; he was happy and blessed to help Pat raise her three children Bruce Baugh, Belynda Marx and Brenda Brashar.
Dusty, Pat and the family enjoyed cooking in championship BBQ cookoffs, gardening, fishing, hunting and watching football & baseball games together. He worked for BNSF Railway for 35 years before retiring in 2002. After retirement he and Pat traveled for 20 years in their RV through many states, but their main enjoyment was Montana, Wyoming and Idaho where they would return many times to the same places for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory is beloved wife Pat and their three children Bruce and Janese Baugh, Belynda and John Marx and Brenda Brashar. Surviving grandchildren include Kristen and Adam Cook, Kerri and Elton Fettig, Julie Davis, Stephanie and Matt Martinka, Samuel Davis, Dustin and Lauren Marx, Brentin and Katie Marx, Aireanna Marx, and Tony Fimple. Great grandkids are Kamden and Ayson Waneck, Andy and Sloan Fettig, Mason Ramsey, Wyatt and Weston Martinka, Olivia and Lyndi Marx, John Everett Marx as well as Levi, Kendall and Brody Cook.
Services are private.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Announcement to Bring Total Comcast RISE Grants Awarded in D.C. to $2 Million Since 2021
Comcast RISE to Support 13,000 Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color, Including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American Owners, Among Others, by End of 2022
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it will award an additional $1 million in grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, among others, in Washington, D.C., bringing the total to $2 million to date as the company previously awarded $1 million in November 2021. These recipients are part of the more than 9,500 entrepreneurs nationwide – and more than 230 in The District alone – who have been selected as Comcast RISE awardees since November of 2020. Beginning October 3 through October 16, eligible D.C.-based small businesses can apply at www.ComcastRISE.com.
Washington, D.C. was one of five cities, also including Chicago, Miami, Oakland and Seattle, that was selected in the latest round to award a $10,000 grant to 100 local businesses from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, for a total of $5 million across 500 businesses, bringing the amount awarded nationwide to $21 million to date.
"These are the types of investments that are going to bring generational change to our city. Local businesses are the backbone of our economy and these grants can make a big difference for a small business," said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. "We are excited that for the second year in a row, Comcast is investing in local talent through the Comcast RISE Investment Fund and helping us give more Washingtonians a fair shot."
Added Monica Kang, a former Comcast RISE Investment Fund recipient and CEO of InnovatorsBox, a Washington D.C.-based creative leadership consultancy, "As the pandemic persisted, the support from Comcast RISE was crucial in helping my business make it through an incredibly tough stretch. I'm so thankful for all the support Comcast RISE provides to the community and I'm excited a new round of grants are available as D.C. small businesses continue to recover. I know there are other business owners like me who would thrive with this support, and I encourage all eligible businesses to apply."
In addition to InnovatorsBox, previous Comcast RISE recipients in Washington, D.C. include:
- 11:Eleven Gallery – an art gallery specializing in UK contemporary and urban art.
- Culture Coffee Too – a coffee shop that doubles as a community event space.
- DC Urban Living – a full-service firm real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential sales and property management.
- Mandu – a homestyle Korean restaurant from chef/owner, Danny Lee.
- Princess Mhoon Dance Institute – a company serving dancers in D.C. and the surrounding DMV area.
- Soup Up – a restaurant that offers healthy homemade soups and smoothies.
"Entering our second round of the Comcast RISE Investment Fund in D.C., we have seen firsthand how impactful these funds can be for small businesses owned by women and people of color in the city," said Michael Parker, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Beltway Region. "We are proud to strengthen our commitment to the Washington D.C. small business community and ensure underrepresented entrepreneurs have access to the funding and digital tools they need to thrive."
Comcast RISE also invests in ongoing mentorship and resources to help businesses succeed over the long-term. The program has partnered with Ureeka, an online platform for entrepreneurs, to provide grant recipients with business coaching to help build skills in company foundation, growing customers and financial stability. All Comcast RISE recipients will also have a specialized online networking community within Ureeka with access to educational resources, sources of capital, and vetted experts such as U.S. Black Chambers, National Asian Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Association for Enterprise Opportunity, Walker's Legacy and Operation Hope.
"Ureeka is proud to partner with Comcast RISE to grow small businesses nationwide with coaching and digital services," said, Melissa Bradley, Co-Founder, Ureeka. "We know there are stark disparities in access to capital and resources for entrepreneurs of color and women entrepreneurs. The additional coaching and digital resources that these businesses receive, in addition to potential monetary funding, will help these businesses gain valuable skills and opportunities that will help them move from survive to thrive."
Comcast RISE was formed in late 2020 to give small businesses owned by people of color, from bakeries and barber shops to childcare centers and cleaning services, the grants needed to not just survive, but thrive. The more than 9,500 recipients are from 704 cities across 37 states. In November 2021, Comcast RISE announced a major expansion to all women-owned businesses nationwide.
Comcast RISE Marketing and Technology Services
In addition to the Investment Fund, Comcast RISE, which stands for "Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment," provides the opportunity for small businesses owned by people of color and women nationwide to apply for grants for one or more of the following support focus areas with the opportunity to receive one.
- Marketing Services Grant: The following services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, and its creative agency, Mnemonic, are designed to help recipients with their marketing and media campaigns, including:
- Technology Makeover Grants: The state-of-the-art equipment and technology upgrade from Comcast Business includes computer equipment as well as internet, voice and cybersecurity services for up to a 12-month period. (Taxes and other fees may still apply for tech makeover services.)
- Monetary Grants: In round one, which was announced in April of 2021, the Comcast RISE Investment Fund provided $5 million in grants to 500 small businesses owned by people of color in five cities: Philadelphia/Chester, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Detroit. In round two, which was announced in September of 2021, the Comcast RISE Investment Fund provided $6 million in grants to 600 small businesses in six cities: Miami, Houston, Oakland, Seattle, the Twin Cities, and Washington, D.C. In round three, the Comcast RISE Investment Fund provided an additional $5 million in grants to 500 small businesses owned by people of color and women in five cities: Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and the Twin Cities. As noted above, in round four, the Comcast RISE Investment Fund will provide $5 million in grants to 500 small businesses in Chicago, Miami, Oakland, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
Through Comcast RISE, the company will support 13,000 small businesses, owned by people of color and women, with monetary grants; a TV campaign, production of a TV commercial or consulting services from Effectv; or computer equipment, Internet, voice or cybersecurity from Comcast Business by the end of 2022.
All eligible applicants will receive a monthly Comcast RISE newsletter with educational content, and all small business owners can visit the Comcast RISE destination on the X1 platform featuring aggregated small business news, tips, insights, and more. Just say "Comcast RISE" into the X1 voice remote.
Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company's comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities.
More information and the applications to apply for either the grant program or marketing and technology services are available at www.ComcastRISE.com.
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation's largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market; recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, visit www.business.comcast.com or call 866- 429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.
Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, helps local, regional and national advertisers use the best of digital with the power of TV to grow their business. It provides multi-screen marketing solutions to make advertising campaigns more effective and easier to execute. Headquartered in New York with offices throughout the country, Effectv has a presence in 66 markets with nearly 35 million owned and represented subscribers. For more information, visit www.effectv.com.
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Florida teen said she was being followed on the way to school before disappearing, police say
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (Gray News) – Police in Florida are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who told her friend she was being followed on her way to school Monday morning.
Port St. Lucie police said Saige Stiles was last seen walking to school but never arrived to class.
While walking to school, she was on the phone with a friend and said she was being followed. Her friend called 911.
Officers searched the area where Stiles was walking and found her backpack and cell phone on the sidewalk.
Police recovered home surveillance footage that showed Stiles walking between homes in the neighborhood, and they said she did not appear to be in any immediate danger or distress at the time.
Police said they have spoken with Stiles’ friend and father, who are cooperating with the investigation.
Stiles is 5 feet 5 inches tall, 120 pounds, and has brown hair. She was last seen wearing jeans and a long-sleeved gray shirt.
If you have any information, please call 911.
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Today is September 11, and if you are old enough to remember the events of that day 21 years ago, you know the painful memories of loss and sacrifice this anniversary invokes. Channel those feelings into something positive today by reflecting on what's most important to you and performing at least one good deed that helps someone else in need.
Here's what else you should know to Start Your Week Smart.
The weekend that was
• Ukraine dealt a big blow to Russia's grip on parts of the east with a fast-moving offensive that saw Ukrainian troops enter the strategic city of Izium after five months of occupation.
• A massive 7.6 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea earlier today, causing landslides, cracking roads and damaging buildings.
• King Charles III dedicated "what remains to me of my life" to "the heavy task that has been laid upon me" after he was formally confirmed as the new king of the United Kingdom in a ceremony steeped in tradition and pageantry at St. James's Palace on Saturday.
• The state funeral for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will take place a week from Monday at Westminster Abbey, and she will lie in state in Westminster Hall from Wednesday, Buckingham Palace has announced.
• The Justice Department and former President Donald Trump's lawyers proposed two selections each to a federal judge for who should serve as "special master" in the Mar-a-Lago investigation.
The week ahead
Tuesday
Primary season wraps up with voters heading to the polls in Delaware, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the final sprint to the midterm elections in November.
Twitter's former head of security, who filed an explosive whistleblower disclosure in July, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss his allegations of serious security vulnerabilities at the social media company. September 13 is also the day that Twitter's shareholders are set to vote on whether to approve Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover deal -- which Musk wants to terminate.
Alex Jones' second defamation trial over the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is expected to begin in Connecticut. The trial will determine how much Jones and his company will have to pay the families of the victims. Jones was previously found liable in a defamation lawsuit for calling the 2012 massacre a hoax. In August, a Texas jury awarded $45.2 million to the parents of one of the children killed in the shooting.
And the 77th session of the UN General Assembly kicks off in New York City with representatives from the 193 member states gathering in person after a two-year disruption due to Covid-19.
Thursday
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan. It will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders -- who have established a close relationship -- since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.
It's also the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday
A looming rail strike could deal another blow to America's economy. Unions representing more than 90,000 workers at the nation's freight railroads are poised to go on strike on September 16, a move that could bring nearly 30% of the nation's freight to a grinding halt.
Saturday
September 17 is Constitution Day, which commemorates the day in 1787 that 39 of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia.
Want to hear more about Queen Elizabeth's legacy?
In this week's One Thing podcast, CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour looks back at the Queen's legacy and unpacks what her death means for the future of the monarchy. Plus, she remembers being honored by Queen Elizabeth for her work and what it was like meeting her face-to-face. Listen here.
Photos of the week
Check out more moving, fascinating and thought-provoking images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos.
What's happening in entertainment
The Emmys
The 74th Emmy Awards hosted by "SNL" veteran Kenan Thompson will air Monday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. You can get ready for the show by reading about all the nominations here. And be sure to check out some of the nominees' reactions to getting the nod.
Elsewhere in TV and streaming land...
Season 5 of "The Handmaid's Tale" premiers Wednesday on Hulu, while the fourth and final season of "Atlanta" begins Thursday on FX.
'The Woman King'
Viola Davis stars in this drama based on the history of the Agojie, an army of women warriors who defended the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries. "The Woman King" hits theaters on Friday.
What's happening in sports
Tennis
The US Open men's singles final is set for later today with Casper Ruud facing Carlos Alcaraz. On Saturday, Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in straight sets in the women's singles final
And you can watch the premiere of "Serena Williams: On Her Terms" tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CNN. The film chronicles her early beginnings in Compton, California, to her epic ascent to international prominence, exploring the key moments on and off the court that shaped her evolution.
Basketball
Game 1 of the 2022 WNBA Finals tips off today with the Las Vegas Aces facing the Connecticut Sun. Last week, WNBA legend Sue Bird bid farewell to the sport when her Seattle Storm lost in the semifinals to Las Vegas.
Football
It's the first Sunday of the NFL season, so go stake out your spot on the couch now. And if you are new to the game -- or merely clueless like me -- here's a glossary of terms and football jargon to get you up to speed.
Quiz time!
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, announced today that top-producing agent Jonathan Stein has joined the firm. He and his team will be based out of the company's 111 Fifth Avenue office in the Flatiron neighborhood.
"Douglas Elliman is one of the top firms in the U.S., with a strong national and international network," said Stein. "I am excited to be joining this powerhouse company that will enable me to work in multiple markets and on some of the best new development projects in the country."
"Jonathan's record of achievement speaks for itself, and we are thrilled to have him and his team as part of the Elliman family," said Howard M. Lorber, Executive Chairman of Douglas Elliman. "His work ethic and professionalism make him a great fit for our firm, and we look forward to his continued success."
A leader in luxury resales in New York City for almost a decade, Stein had over $100 million closed and in contract in 2021 and his team was ranked the top downtown team at his prior firm. The team includes Anthony Park, Ben Foden, Benjamin Jordan, Ben Nichols, Courtney Heisen, Frank Brucato, Nicky Hammond and Timothy Schneider. They will be bringing almost $28 million in listings over to Douglas Elliman.
"We are excited to have Jonathan and his team at Douglas Elliman," said Scott Durkin, CEO of Douglas Elliman Realty. "We look forward to helping them continue to grow and build their impressive brand."
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"Jonathan and his team are the perfect addition to the Douglas Elliman family," said Richard Ferrari, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman New York City and Northeast Region. "He is a force in New York real estate and his successful track record in high-end sales and rentals makes him a natural fit for our brokerage."
Prior to real estate, Stein worked in private equity. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Champlain College. In his free time, you can find him fly fishing, sporting clays, racing motorcycles, collecting cars and collecting antiquarian first-edition books.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Grab Holdings Limited ("Grab Holdings") (NASDAQ: GRAB) shareholders:
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Heading into the Championship round of its 2022 season, Italian basketball League extends contract with leading sports streaming solution provider, bringing the largest collection of Italian basketball games to a worldwide audience
NEW YORK and BOLOGNA, Italy, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the best teams of the 2021-2022 season move into their Championship Rounds, Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP) announced today the signing of a multi-year contract extension with ViewLift, a global leader in end-to-end streaming and OTT (over-the-top) solutions, to continue and extend the League's subscription service, LNP Pass.
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What are the best serving platters for a fantasy football draft?
From chicken wings to veggie trays, food is the foundation of any great party. If you’re hosting the fantasy football draft, you’ll want to be prepared with delicious snacks and dips. While the food spread is the most essential part of the evening, having the proper serving essentials is equally important. No one wants their buffalo chicken dip seeping into their spinach dip. So, whether guests are coming for the fantasy football draft or for the dips, here are the best serving platters to make your gathering a success.
Serving platter features
Material
The majority of serving platters are made from plastic, glass, wood, bamboo, ceramic or porcelain. The material is the most crucial feature to consider when choosing a serving platter, as it decides heat resistance, durability, ease of cleaning and whether or not it’s eco-friendly. For example, bamboo is not safe for the dishwasher, but it’s highly durable and long-lasting when properly cared for.
Size
Having several sizes of serving platters is ideal, but that’s not always possible. Knowing what dip you’re making will help you decide ahead of time on the dish. Or you can also choose the size of a platter depending on how many people you expect to have at your party. However, remember that you can always make extras and refill a serving platter when the dip is getting low.
Compartments
Do you want a serving tray that’s completely open for one type of dip, or would you like to put several dips on one platter? Compartments are convenient to have, and you can always fill more than one compartment with the same dip. However, it’s more challenging to separate dips on an open tray.
Ease of use
When considering ease of use, look at washing instructions, assembly instructions and storage room. For example, some parts of a serving platter may be dishwasher or microwave-safe, while other pieces may be hand-wash only. Also, be sure you have a place to store the serving platter.
Best serving platters for dip
Under $20
Amscan Plastic Football Party Dish
This party dish is designed with football dip bowls and a yellow goal post, making it the perfect serving platter for your next football party. Each of the three bowls holds 12 ounces of your favorite dip. Also, it’s made of high-quality plastic material that’s durable enough to hold any snack. Sold by Amazon
Party Bargains Six-section Round Plastic Serving Tray
Those searching for an affordable way to host a party will appreciate this set of four plastic serving platters. Each platter includes five evenly spaced side trays and a four-inch center bowl, which are all connected. They’re made with high-quality, elegant-looking hard plastic that is durable, reusable and break-resistant. Sold by Amazon
US Acrylic Avant Plastic Three-section Stackable Serving Tray
With three divided sections, hosts can put several types of dip on one tray and ensure none of them are touching. This set comes with three trays that each measure 15 inches by 10 inches. Since it’s made of chemical-free plastic, it’s safe for food and light enough to carry and serve guests. Sold by Amazon
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Funwares Nachosaurus Dip and Snack Dish Set
From kids to adults, no one will decline chips and dips from this fun dinosaur chip and dip serving set. The dinosaur holds chips, crackers, french fries or pretzels, while the dino bowl holds any type of dip. All pieces are made with durable plastic materials that are BPA-free and 100% food safe. Sold by Amazon
Sweese Porcelain Divided Serving Platter
This serving platter is one of the most versatile serving platters, making it a must-have for any host. It comes with six pieces total that can be arranged all together or separately, including a large round tray, a round middle bowl, and four side trays. It’s made of durable porcelain, which is chip-resistant, lead-free, more durable than stoneware and safe for the dishwasher, microwave or freezer. Sold by Amazon
Gibson Home Three-tier Rectangle Plate Set With Metal Stand
While this three-tiered set is made with beautiful ceramic platters, they’re also microwave and dishwasher-safe for convenient serving and cleaning. Also, the accompanying metal stand is durable enough to hold an array of snacks and keeps the trays properly spaced for dipping. Each platter is 12-inches long. Sold by Amazon
Under $50
Prairie Collections Football Shaped Bamboo Serving Tray
For a fun serving platter that is sure to be the talking point of any football party, consider this football-shaped platter. It’s made of sustainable, eco-friendly bamboo that’s finished with mineral oil for a natural look. It also includes two dip holders, which are removable for convenient serving and dishwasher-safe. Sold by Amazon
Certified International Just Words Chip & Dip Tray
Give your guests a fun surprise when they finish off the dip. This round serving platter is 13.75 inches in diameter, with a dipping bowl in the middle that reveals the words “dip it” when the bowl is clean. It’s made of durable ceramic, which is microwave and dishwasher-safe. Sold by Kohl’s
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Prodyne Appetizers On Ice with Lids
Since it’s designed to hold cubed or crushed ice on the bottom tray, this platter is ideal for keeping cold dips at a safe temperature all night. The top layer features three four removable sections with dividers. Plus, each section includes its own lid to keep the cold in and the bugs out. Sold by Amazon
Food Network Tiered Chip & Dip Set
To class up your football party, this chip and dip set is made of sturdy porcelain and wrought iron, adding a contemporary touch to any table. It includes a small and large bowl, which can both be used for dips, chips or any snack your guests prefer. Plus, both bowls are removable, dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe. Sold by Kohl’s
CorningWare French White 12-piece Ceramic Bakeware Set
For dips that are served hot, consider a stylish baking dish that can also be used as a serving platter. This set comes with six dishes from big to small, so you can always find the ideal size. Plus, the larger dishes come with a glass and plastic cover to keep dips warm and make it convenient to store leftovers. Sold by Amazon
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Reports: Actress Anne Heche critical after crashing car into house, starting fire
Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:25 PM EDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (CNN) - A California woman, reported to be actress Anne Heche, is in critical condition after driving into a Los Angeles home Friday.
The car involved in the crash is registered to Heche, known for her roles in “The Vanished” and “Six Days and Seven Nights.”
Some media outlets are reporting she was the driver, but authorities have not confirmed that.
Officials say the car slammed into the two-story home, causing it to erupt into flames.
Firefighters extinguished the fire and rescued a woman from inside the vehicle.
She was taken to the hospital and is recovering.
The cause of the crash is still unknown.
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Two sisters who survived the Holocaust, and fulfilled their fathers dream to make it to America, died days apart from each other in Alabama, according to the Alabama Holocaust Education Center.
The sisters immigrated to the United States after the war, eventually settling down in Birmingham. The sisters remained close friends and together shared their experience with people across the state.
"Ilse was one of the first Holocaust survivors in Birmingham to share her story of survival with students," AHEC said in the post announcing her death.
"Ruth was blessed and cursed with the ability to remember almost everything, including the horrors of her wartime experiences and the losses of those dearest to her," the center said. "Ruth began sharing her personal testimony as early as 1951, despite the pain that resurfaced with each telling. She frequently spoke to students, touching the lives of thousands," the center added.
The Jewish sisters were born in Germany and lived there with their parents until 1939. Ilse and Ruth, along with their mother, Helene, joined their father, Jakob who fled to Holland after Kristallnacht.
In January 1944, Jakob was arrested for not removing his cap in front of a German officer, the family decided to stay together and were all sent to a concentration camp for the father's crime. Eventually ending up in Auschwitz II-Birkenau. The last time they saw their father, he gave them an address for a cousin in America. Their father, mother and brother died in the camp before liberation.
After their liberation by the Russians, the sisters eventually made their way back to Holland. "Remembering their father's wish to have them move to America, the sisters contacted family members," AHEC said. The women immigrated to the U.S. in July 1946.
Both women were widowed before their deaths. Ruth had three children and Ilse had two.
Ruth went on to write a memoir of here experiences, with the dedication "to my children and grandchildren, so that the suffering I endured, along with millions of others, will never be forgotten."
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Georgia toddler finds missing elderly woman while playing with bubbles
SENOIA, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) - A toddler in Georgia is being credited for helping find an elderly woman who had been missing for four days, WGCL reported.
Last Friday, Brittany Moore and her son, Ethan, were playing with bubbles in their backyard when the bubbles drifted toward the family’s fence line.
Ethan and the dogs chased the bubbles, but something in the woods caught Ethan’s eye.
“I went over there and was like, ‘What do you see, buddy?’ and he pointed and said, ‘Feet,’” Moore said. “‘OK, buddy can you say that again? What did you say?’ And he said, ‘Feet.’”
Moore said she did not see anything until she crouched down to her son’s level and looked where he was pointing. It was at this point that she noticed a pair of feet.
“If you get on his level and look through, you can see some of the broken sticks and that’s where she was laying,” she said. “I didn’t know if I needed to go into fight or flight because I had my little boy out here and the other inside.”
Moore said she panicked but called for help. When first responders arrived, they realized it was 82-year-old Nina Lipscomb, who had been missing since last Monday night, according to her family.
Authorities and community members had been actively searching for Lipscomb since she disappeared. Investigators even used thermal technology to search for Lipscomb, who has early-stage Alzheimer’s. She was alive but disoriented when Ethan spotted her less than a quarter of a mile from where she was last seen.
“We pulled out every resource we thought we needed, but it was a little boy who found her, and she’s very fond of children,” Nina Lipscomb’s daughter, Karen Lipscomb, said.
Karen Lipscomb said her mother told her she left the house to go look for her deceased sister.
“Her sister lived here in this house, but she passed away in March, but growing up they lived on Glacier Road, which is just around the corner,” she said.
Monday afternoon, Nina met Ethan shortly after being released from the hospital. Her family said the toddler likely saved her life.
The families said they are forever connected all because a little boy wanted to play outside with his bubbles.
“I truly think this was something outside of what any human could do,” Moore said. “It took a child who was being worked by God. We will always teach him what he did, how he played an impact in it.”
The Lipscomb family offered to give the Moore family reward money, but they refused.
Nina Lipscomb turns 83 on Friday.
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The company's partnership with SportsboxAI will bring 3D motion capture and AI analysis to all 3 NYC locations
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Iron Golf, the nation's leading indoor golf and entertainment experience, has partnered with SportsboxAi, the only technology in golf providing comprehensive 3D motion data and analysis using a single camera. Sportsbox has exclusively invited a select group of golf instructors to implement the technology into their instruction. With Sportsbox 3DGolf, Five Iron Golf's instructors will have the ability to take a single 2D video from a mobile phone — without markers and sensors — and turn their students into a full 3D avatar that can be viewed from six different angles. The cutting-edge technology provides 3D biomechanical measurements in inches, degrees, linear and angular velocities.
Founded in Manhattan in 2017, Five Iron Golf has since expanded to thirteen total locations across eight cities from coast to coast, bringing a reputation for turning traditional golf on its head and energizing communities through accessible and enjoyable golf experiences.
"Providing urban golfers with the accessibility to leading golf instruction is core to what Five Iron does, and this partnership with Sportsbox AI will enable our coaches to provide our customers with an even more personalized experience to help improve their game," says CEO and Co-Founder Jared Solomon.
Five Iron Golf locations include custom-built golf simulators, featuring multiple high-speed cameras to capture every angle of the golf swing, and, in addition, offers complimentary top-of-the-line equipment, custom club fitting at The Fitting Lab — a Golf Digest Top 100 Clubfitter — widescreen TVs, leisure games, a full-service restaurant and bar, league play, private lessons, clinics and social events.
"Five Iron has quickly become a leader in providing urban golfers with state-of-the art golf instruction and entertainment," said Jeehae Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Sportsbox AI. "We're excited they're adding Sportsbox 3DGolf to their offerings — beginning in their NYC locations — to optimize lessons and practices for their clients."
Sportsbox is currently the only technology in golf that provides comprehensive markerless 3D motion data and analysis using a single camera — a first-of-its-kind coaching application. 3D Motion Analysis provides real-time understanding of the golf swing for coaches with quantifiable and actionable data that helps golfers get better more efficiently.
"This partnership drives home Five Iron's dedication to growing the game of golf by providing our guests with state-of-the-art technology and dedicated onsite golf professionals offering quality, effective and holistic instruction, in an inclusive and inviting environment," says Director of Golf and Co-Founder Mike Doyle.
Sportxbox 3DGolf analysis will be available across all three Five Iron Manhattan locations beginning July 1, and will be rolling out across all other locations throughout 2022. For the entire month of July, Five Iron Golf locations in NYC will offer a free 30-minute swing analysis powered by Sportsbox alongside their current lesson options. Customers will be able to book this service with select golf instructors at https://fiveirongolf.com/sportsbox-3d-golf/
Five Iron Golf is an urban indoor golf experience that combines a unique mixture of golf and entertainment with a community-focused vision of making the game more inclusive and accessible. Founded in 2017, Five Iron Golf has since expanded from New York to 12 total locations across eight cities from coast to coast, bringing a reputation for turning traditional golf on its head, celebrating the unconventional, and energizing communities through accessible and enjoyable golf experiences.
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Three-Day Retreat to Introduce 75+ BIPOC Designers to Several Fashion Notables From NIKE, Bergdorf Goodman, Ralph Lauren, LVMH, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Saks 5th Avenue & Tory Burch
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued effort to support emerging talent for underrepresented designers in the fashion world, Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR) announced today that it will host its 4th Annual Designer Retreat where more than 75 BIPOC designers will have a chance to meet and interact with key fashion notables. This year's three-day event will be held at the title sponsor NIKE Headquarters in New York City.
From May 18-20, aspiring fashion designers will embark on an experience of a lifetime as they'll have the opportunity to network and receive invaluable insight from top luxury retailers, designers and movers and shakers of the fashion world. During the retreat, the designers will participate in seven industry stops including Nike, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Saks 5th Avenue, Tory Burch, and Bergdorf Goodman. The industry stops will also allow attendees to speak with the company's design team and top executives, including:
- Sharifa Murdock, Chief Impact Officer at Kith and Co-Owner of Liberty Fairs
- Jarvis Sam- Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion at NIKE
- Lanessa Elrod, President & Zone CEO and Thomas Haupt, SVP U.S. Retail of Louis Vuitton Americas
Through this partnership, HFR and NIKE look forward to continuing their mission of giving designers of color access to individuals that can help shape their future careers in the industry. The retreat is the perfect place for designers to be introduced to fashion industry leaders, network with other designers, discover funding sources, learn about in-house design roles, and learn about strategies to grow their current design business.
HFR takes great pride in creating space for designers of color to build relationships with high-level internal fashion executives, and we're thrilled to do it with Nike. This retreat is a launching pad for the discoverable to be found, redirecting the trajectory of what the industry will look like in the near future. -Brandice Daniel , CEO and Founder of Harlem's Fashion Row and Icon 360
For more information about Harlem's Fashion Row, visit https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/. For more information about the retreat, visit https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/designerretreat.
About Harlem's Fashion Row
Founded in 2007 by Brandice Daniel, the organization supports emerging talent and provides a platform for underrepresented Black and Latinx designers. Harlem's Fashion Row is the premier agency creating a bridge between brands and designers of color through product collaborations, experiential marketing events, and brand strategy. The objective is to provide real business opportunities that will enable designers to showcase their skills and abilities in an industry that is often inaccessible to this group. To learn more, please visit www.harlemsfashionrow.com.
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The Leading Sales Execution Platform Is Now Available to Help AWS Customers Close The Sales Execution Gap
SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outreach, the sales execution platform helping revenue organizations deliver efficient, predictable growth, today announced availability in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog that customers can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data and services to business solutions and run their businesses on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Outreach customers will now be able to enjoy the simplified procurement that AWS Marketplace offers through consolidated billing, custom pricing and terms, and retire their Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) commitment when applicable.
"At Outreach, we believe that simplicity is the secret to sales excellence, and our product team is obsessed with finding ways to further improve the efficiencies of sales teams," said Vlad Melnik, VP, Global Business Development and Partnerships at Outreach. "Making Outreach available in AWS Marketplace means less friction and easier implementation for our customers, allowing them to move and scale faster and more efficiently than ever through one of the world's leading cloud providers."
This news comes on the heels of big momentum for Outreach. The company was recently named a leader in both The Forrester Wave™: Revenue Operations and Intelligence, Q1 2022 and The Forrester Wave™: Sales Engagement, Q2 2020 reports. What's more, on the G2 2022 list of the Best Sales Products, Outreach ranks number one for best software by function.
"We always look for new ways to extend the capabilities of our customers," said Carol Potts, Americas Head of ISV Sales at AWS. "With the addition of Outreach in AWS Marketplace, we'll be able to bring even more value to our enterprise customers by helping them close the sales execution gap."
"As an AWS Marketplace seller and an avid Outreach customer, I'm excited for this partnership to be able to purchase Outreach via AWS Marketplace" said Marcela Yang, Sr. Director, Global Revenue Applications and Go to Market Infrastructure of Treasure Data.
Learn more about Outreach in AWS Marketplace.
Outreach is the sales execution platform helping revenue organizations deliver efficient, predictable growth. We are helping every organization achieve its growth potential by delivering sales execution workflows that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to close execution gaps across the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to deal management to forecasting. Outreach is the only company to offer sales engagement, revenue intelligence, and revenue operations together in one platform. More than 5,500 companies, including Zoom, Adobe, Okta, DocuSign, and SAP, depend on Outreach to power their revenue organizations. Outreach is a privately held company based in Seattle, Washington, with offices worldwide. Learn more here.
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John Birch Society
The John Birch Society met Aug. 11 at Dynasty Restaurant in Temple. Temple’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative was discussed, and also the need for election workers and pollwatchers for the November Election.
A presentation about Bell County newspapers emphasized their excellent local news. Example: 1) Temple Daily Telegram is one of only five Texas newspapers with circulations over 10,000 which is locally owned. 2) Belton Journal established in 1866 is the oldest continuously published weekly newspaper in Texas and offers total local news. 3) Killeen Daily Herald was complimented for its local investigative reporting.
The next John Birch Society meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Dynasty Restaurant, 2501 Airport Road in Temple.
For information contact Janice Carter at 409-718-8518 or e-mail jkcarter41@gmail.com.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 596 will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday in the meeting room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in Temple.
George Losoya, director of the Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas, will speak about current programs and elder care issues.
All active and retired federal employees are invited. Those who attend are asked to bring a cookie donation for residents of the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home.
Temple Belton Ladies Lions Club
The Temple Belton Ladies Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at VFW Post 4008, 2311 S. Pearl St. in Belton.
Meetings are open to the public and newcomers are welcome.
Temple Breakfast Lions Club
The Temple Breakfast Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Ava room at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1749 Scott Boulevard in Temple. The group gathers at 7 a.m. to order breakfast and the meeting starts at 7:30 a.m.
Meetings also are broadcast by the Zoom online meeting platform. For information email Lmeeker53@ gmail.com. Meetings are open to the public and the club is open to anyone with a heart for service.
Newcomers Club
The Newcomers Club, Inc. is looking for new members and extends a warm welcome to ladies that are new (within the past three years) to Bell County and surrounding counties. The group also welcomes ladies that have just retired, are recent empty nesters, or have experienced another life change within the past three years and would like to connect with other ladies. Join the fun and check out the Newcomers Club Inc. at www.bellcountynewcomers.com. For information about joining, contact Jan Fisher at 2txgrl@gmail.com or 951-751-4002.
Upcoming group activities for August are: 8/22 Well-Read women and Crochet & Knit, 8/24 Fun Lunch, and 8/27 Sassy Singles. Upcoming activities for September are: 9/9 TGIF Lunch, 9/10 Couples Night Out, 9/12 Bookworms, 9/13 & 27 Singing Bluebonnets, 9/15 Meet & Greet, 9/16 Trail Blazers, 9/22 Heritage Seekers, and 9/26 Monday Canasta.
Bell County Retired School Employees Association
The Bell County Retired School Employees Association will hold a kickoff meeting for members at 2 p.m. on Sept. 1 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 5001 Hickory Road in Temple.
Legislative representatives Hugh Shine, Dan Patrick, Brad Buckley and candidate Pete Flores will be in attendance to give updated information on what legislative actions are on the horizon to improve current benefits. The meeting is open to anyone interested in employee benefits.
Book club at Teinert Memorial Library
A book club is now meeting at the Teinert Memorial Library in Bartlett. The group’s next meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26.
The group had a great turnout for it’s July book club. The group discussed the book “The Cosmology of Monsters” by Shaun Hamill. Several participants had not read the book, but there was still lively discussion about it and other reading interests.
The chosen book for August is “Soviet Sisters,” a fictional story set after World War II that follows two sisters.
Meetings are open to the public.
Rotary Club of Belton
The Rotary Club of Belton meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Gin at Nolan Creek, 219 S. East St. in Belton.
Alicia Jallah, executive director of Helping Hands in Belton, will be the guest speaker for August 23. Rotarians and guests are welcome.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) on Monday honored two volunteers for their participation and exceptional contributions to IWSH programs seeking to bring clean water and safe, reliable sanitation to those most in need. The winners were announced during the opening session of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials' (IAPMO) 93rd annual Education and Business Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 2022 IWSH Award recipients are Sherry Bradley, director of the Bureau of Environmental Services for the Alabama Department of Public Health and director of the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP), and Michael Lavoie, a.k.a. "The Drain Whisperer," a third-generation licensed plumber and plumbing inspector from Los Angeles with more than 20 years of experience in the field, including a volunteering background with IWSH that began with the Community Plumbing Challenge™ (CPC) Navajo Mountain in 2019.
Bradley and Lavoie were key participants in the IWSH CPC program launched in Lowndes County, Alabama, in March 2022. The CPC was a collaboration with the BBUWP and LIXIL to perform plumbing repairs and upgrades for a series of homes and develop a framework for ongoing plumbing industry support to the BBUWP. Bradley provided local leadership that helped IWSH understand the challenges the community faces and how best to target its services, and Lavoie obtained an Alabama Master plumber license to help oversee the project.
IWSH board member Tom Gugino presented the awards.
"I am so proud to see IWSH working to improve sanitation and demonstrating how important it is that these systems be installed thoughtfully by plumbing professionals," he said. "Sherry Bradley and Michael Lavoie were two 'rockstar' IWSH partners who were integral to the success of the Community Plumbing Challenge in Alabama earlier this year. Given their outstanding efforts and commitment to improving the lives of others, it is with great pleasure that I announce Sherry and Michael as the recipients of the 2022 IWSH Award."
Speaking during a follow-up IWSH panel presentation, Bradley said she was surprised and speechless to receive the award.
She estimated that 80% of the homes in the rural Lowndes County area used straight pipes for plumbing that resulted in sewage on the ground, and for 25 years wondered why something hasn't been done about a generational issue that has led to numerous health problems for the community.
"There's a lot of work to be done, but with IWSH a dream has come true," she said, adding, "Things have turned around big time. There's trust and there's cooperation."
Lavoie said it was an honor and a privilege to be part of the team.
"What better way to apply my skills to something like this to help people get clean water and sanitation, which should be two human rights?" he said. "We can try to get that school of thought going on for the world and make a little bit of change here and there, so I just wanted to add my hands and my time to it."
"It is an honor for our IWSH team to have connected and worked with both Sherry and Michael over the last couple of years, and this IWSH Award recognition is thoroughly deserved in both cases," IWSH Managing Director Seán Kearney said. "This is a two-way street; our very best collaborations are always built on shared learning and gaining experience together, as partners, always working toward the same aim: providing improved access to clean water and safe sanitation where people need it most. Thanks to the collaboration of exceptional and inspirational people like Sherry and Michael, IWSH can go on increasing its abilities and effectiveness as a unique public charity operating in the plumbing industry and WASH sector."
Visit www.iwsh.org/ to learn more about the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation.
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is the philanthropic arm of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®). For more information, visit www.iwsh.org.
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Ex-Trump aide Navarro indicted; Meadows won’t be charged
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been indicted on charges that he refused to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but the Justice Department spared two other advisers, including the ex-president’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, from criminal prosecution.
The department’s decision to not prosecute Meadows and Dan Scavino, another adviser to former President Donald Trump, was revealed in a letter sent Friday by a federal prosecutor to a lawyer for the House of Representatives. The move was reported hours after the indictment of Navarro and a subsequent, fiery court appearance in which he vowed to contest the contempt of Congress charges.
The flurry of activity comes just days before the House committee leading the investigation into the riot at the Capitol holds a primetime hearing aimed at presenting the American public with evidence it has collected about how the assault unfolded. The split decisions show how the Justice Department has opted to evaluate on a case-by-case basis contempt referrals it has received from Congress rather than automatically pursue charges against each and every Trump aide who has resisted congressional subpoenas.
The committee’s leaders called the decision to not prosecute Meadows and Scavino “puzzling.” In a statement late Friday, Reps. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said: “We hope the Department provides greater clarity on this matter. ... No one is above the law.”
Though the Justice Department has referred multiple Trump aides for potential prosecution for refusal to cooperate, Navarro is only the second to face criminal charges, following the indictment last fall of former White House adviser Steve Bannon.
Navarro, 72, was charged with one contempt count for failing to appear for a deposition before the House committee and a second charge for failing to produce documents the committee requested.
During an initial court appearance, he alleged that the Justice Department had committed “prosecutorial misconduct” and said he was told he could not contact anyone after being approached by an FBI agent at the airport Friday and put in handcuffs. He said he was arrested while trying to board a flight to Nashville, Tennessee for a television appearance.
“Who are these people? This is not America,” Navarro said. “I was a distinguished public servant for four years!”
Each charge carries a minimum sentence of a month in jail and a maximum of a year behind bars.
The Justice Department and Attorney General Merrick Garland had been facing pressure to move more quickly to decide whether to prosecute other Trump aides who have similarly defied subpoenas from the House panel.
The New York Times first reported on the decision to not charge Meadows and Scavino. A person familiar with the decision who was not authorized to discuss it publicly confirmed it to The Associated Press on Friday. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Washington, which made the decisions regarding each of the Trump aides, declined to comment Friday.
Meadows, a close Trump adviser seen by House investigators as a vital witness to key events, initially cooperated with the committee, turning over more than 2,000 text messages sent and received in the days leading up to and of the attack. But in December, Meadows informed the committee that he would not sit for a deposition. Scavino was held in contempt in April after declining to cooperate with Congress.
A lawyer for Meadows did not immediately return messages Friday night. Stan Brand, an attorney representing Scavino, said he had not yet received the letter from the U.S. attorney’s office, but he’d heard the news through a third party. “I’m grateful that the Justice Department exercised their discretion to decline prosecution,” Brand said.
The indictment against Navarro alleges that when summoned to appear before the committee for a deposition earlier this year, he refused to do so and instead told the panel that because Trump had invoked executive privilege, “my hands are tied.”
After committee staff told him they believed there were topics he could discuss without raising any executive privilege concerns, Navarro again refused, directing the committee to negotiate directly with lawyers for Trump, according to the indictment. The committee went ahead with its scheduled deposition on March 2, but Navarro did not attend.
The indictment, dated Thursday, came days after Navarro revealed in a court filing that he also had been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury this week as part of the Justice Department’s sprawling probe into the insurrection. The subpoena to Navarro, a trade adviser to Trump, was the first known instance of prosecutors seeking testimony from someone who worked in the Trump White House as they investigate the attack.
“This was a preemptive strike by the prosecution against that lawsuit,” Navarro told Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui during his court appearance. “It simply flies in the face of good faith and due process.”
Navarro made the case in his lawsuit Tuesday that the House select committee investigating the attack is unlawful and therefore a subpoena it issued to him in February is unenforceable under law. He sued members of the committee, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and the U.S. attorney in Washington, Matthew M. Graves, whose office is now handling the criminal case against him.
In an interview with The Associated Press this week, Navarro said the goal of his lawsuit is much broader than the subpoenas themselves, part of an effort to have “the Supreme Court address a number of issues that have come with the weaponization of Congress’ investigatory powers” since Trump entered office.
Members of the select committee sought testimony from Navarro about his efforts to help Trump overturn the 2020 presidential election, including a call trying to persuade state legislators to join their efforts.
The former economics professor was one of the White House staffers who promoted Trump’s baseless claims of mass voter fraud. Trump, in turn, promoted a lengthy report Navarro released in December 2020, which Navarro falsely claimed contained evidence of the alleged misconduct and election fraud “more than sufficient” to swing victory to his former boss.
Despite the opposition from several Trump allies, the Jan. 6 panel, comprised of seven Democrats and two Republicans, has managed to interview more than 1,000 witnesses about the insurrection in the past 11 months and is now preparing for a series of public hearings to begin next week. Lawmakers on the panel hope the half-dozen hearings will be a high-profile airing of the causes and consequences of the domestic attack on the U.S. government.
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'Top Chef' head judge's jarred sauces now available nationwide
WINDERMERE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Colicchio Collection, featuring a new line of ultra-premium cooking and pairing sauces crafted by chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio in partnership with The Jersey Tomato Co. and KEEN Growth Capital, debuts for purchase online.
Colicchio looked to Italy's most beloved culinary regions for inspiration in crafting the six sauces, all made with 100% vine-ripened New Jersey tomatoes, which are prized for their sumptuous flavor and delicate balance of sweetness and acidity. Each sauce in the Colicchio Collection is made with ingredients unique to its region of Italy and is intended to complement a range of dishes, including six recipes developed by Colicchio to highlight the sauces' distinct flavor profiles, from clams with pancetta and mustard greens to eggplant shakshuka.
"I wanted to capture the exciting variety of cuisines throughout Italy in a collection that home cooks could use to elevate and enhance their everyday cooking," says Colicchio. "The inherent brightness and balance of these sauces allows the regional ingredients to shine through, taking stews, braised and grilled meats, seafood, even pizza to another level of flavor and vibrancy."
Colicchio first joined The Jersey Tomato Co. in 2020 as an equity partner, brand ambassador and culinary consultant driving innovation. The Colicchio Collection marks the New Jersey native's first original offering in partnership with the brand.
"It's been a joy to collaborate with chef Colicchio on The Jersey Tomato Co., and we're thrilled to introduce consumers to his first original, ultra-premium line," says Mike Hagan, CEO of KEEN Growth Capital's Emerging Brands Portfolio. "It's an exciting chapter of what we hope becomes a cornerstone of the home kitchen."
As with all The Jersey Tomato Co. sauces, the Colicchio Collection is lower in sodium, gluten-free, non-GMO and Kosher, and has no added sugars or artificial preservatives. The six sauce flavors include:
- Liguria: lemon, white wine, provençal herbs
- Trentino: wild mushroom, parmesan, rosemary
- Sicilia: orange, black olive, white wine
- Piemonte: barolo wine, sage
- Abruzzo: saffron, fennel pollen
- Calabria: eggplant, zucchini, and chilis
The Colicchio Collection is available on colicchiocollection.com as a Club Colicchio subscription with exclusive member benefits and as a one-time purchase of $45.00 for a set of three 16 oz. jars.
For more information, follow @colicchiocollection and @tomcolicchio on Instagram.
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SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomous Medical Devices, Inc. (AMDI) announced today the certification of its Quality Management System to ISO 13485:2016 by Intertek. This certification is an important milestone, particularly as the Company prepares for commercialization of its first rapid, point-of-care diagnostics platform.
"We are proud to receive this ISO certification. At AMDI, Quality is built into every process and embraced by every employee," said Aiying Sun, VP Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.
ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for an organization's Quality Management System to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer needs and applicable regulatory requirements.
"The ISO certification is an important recognition of AMDI's commitment to develop and manufacture high quality diagnostic products using our breakthrough technology," explained David Okrongly, CEO of AMDI.
Autonomous Medical Devices Incorporated (AMDI) is an early-stage, California company focused on developing and manufacturing Autolabs and their associated test discs for human clinical diagnostics. Each of AMDI's Autolabs are small, portable point-of-care diagnostics devices using breakthrough microfluidics, hardware, and data/cloud connectivity to deliver lab quality results in <15 minutes. AMDI has built a world class, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, clinicians, and database experts and will launch its first Research Use Only (RUO) products in 2023 from its 110,000 square foot facility in Santa Ana, CA.
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SHANGHAI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A major platform for international procurement, investment promotion, cultural exchanges and open cooperation, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has been held successfully for four consecutive years and is widely regarded as an international public good and the multilateral trading system, as well as a pivotal carrier for building an open world economy and a community with a shared future for mankind.
Since its inception in 2018, the CIIE has been growing in scale and influence. The area of its business exhibition increased from 270,000 square meters in 2018 to 366,000 square meters in 2021. Exhibitors at the past four CIIEs launched more than 1,500 new products, technologies and services and clinched tentative deals worth over $270 billion.
The fourth CIIE attracted many manufacturers from coastal states in the South Pacific. For example, more than 50 companies from New Zealand signed up for the expo last year.
"It's a good platform for launching brands, increasing the promotion of established brands, and networking," said Rachel Maidment, chief executive of New Zealand China Council.
Over the past four editions, the CIIE has remained a magnet for companies from countries around the world. Last year, 90 enterprises from 33 LDCs attended the exhibition, and nearly 30 of them were provided with free booths.
Timor-Leste has participated in the CIIE four times and their kopi luwak coffee, also known as civet cat coffee, turned out to be one of the most popular products at the fourth CIIE.
The purchasing power of the Chinese market has also opened new avenues of income for companies in coastal states in the South Pacific.
This year, many countries have confirmed their participation in the country exhibition at the fifth CIIE, from Nov 5-10. To date, more than 80 percent of the planned business exhibition area has been reserved and more than 260 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders will attend the expo.
With so many showing their interest, space will be filling up fast. Be sure to sign up for the fifth edition before time runs out! Click here to register: https://www.ciie.org/exhibition/f/book/register?locale=en.
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The Debut Collection Features Four Libido-Enhancing Lubricants Developed with Plant-Based Ingredients
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Playground, a new sexual wellness brand that champions all women to celebrate their female sexuality, introduces its debut lubricant collection. Playground's first line of pleasure-enhancing bedroom essentials includes four full-sensory personal lubricants designed to arouse the five senses and erogenous zones to amplify a woman's mood, mind and libido. Playground's unique water-based formula is not only clinically-tested to be clean, vegan and pH-Balanced, but it uses proprietary ingredients that make it exceptionally long-lasting, feel silky to the touch, and extra soothing.
Most personal lubricants contain fillers made from petroleum. Playground's are free of irritants and crafted with clean, thoughtful ingredients that are safe and nourishing for the most delicate parts. Each pleasure-enhancing lubricant features an exclusive blend of three adaptogens, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh and Horny Goat Weed. These super herbs help increase blood flow, amplify your libido and boost chemistry in the bedroom. Formulated with soothing vitamin E, hydrating hyaluronic acid and bamboo extract, the lubricants offer a silky finish that mimics natural lubrication.
The ultimate libido lineup ranges from $6-24 and includes:
- Date Night: $24
- Mini Escape: $24
- After Hours: $24
- Love Sesh: $24
- Four Play Discovery Kit: $6
"Women's sexual experiences have been misunderstood and underserved for far too long. Most women at some point in their daily lives experience dryness or struggle to reach an orgasm – yet most personal lubricants on the market fail to help them," says Catherine Magee, CEO of Playground. "Playground's mission is to make every woman feel empowered and inspired to improve their sexual experiences with amazing products they're excited to use as much as their favorite beauty product."
A woman's intimate area is the most delicate and absorbent area of the body. Each of the pleasure-enhancing lubricants is free of parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, mineral oil, propylene glycol, GMOs, gluten, sulfates, dyes and hormones. Playground aims to provide the best products and experiences while still making deliberate and thoughtful packaging decisions that reduce the brand's environmental impact. Nothing kills the mood faster than excess ocean and landfill waste. Beyond the bedroom, Playground is committed to reducing its environmental impact through recyclable packaging created by recycled materials.
For more information and to shop the collection, visit www.helloplayground.com.
About Playground
Launched in 2022, Playground is a sexual wellness brand creating good-for-you pleasure essentials intentionally designed for women. Men and women have fundamentally different sexual experiences and challenges in the bedroom. Starting with a line of libido-enhancing lubricants that are clean, soothing, silky and long-lasting, Playground products help women experience more bliss in the bedroom for a deeper connection with themselves and their partners. Playground champions all women to think of sex as an essential part of their overall wellness. For more information, visit www.helloplayground.com.
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CDC: Long COVID could lead to other serious health problems in children
(CNN) - A new study finds children battling long COVID have a greater chance of having other serious health issues than those who did not get the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports it looked at data from nearly 800,000 kids and adolescents diagnosed with COVID and compared them to 2.5 million kids who were not diagnosed with the coronavirus.
According to the study, kids with long COVID had higher rates of developing other health issues such as myocarditis and kidney failure. They were also more likely to develop diabetes.
The CDC said long COVID is when symptoms last four or more weeks after the initial infection, with the study looking at data from the start of March 2020 to the end of January 2022.
The health agency hopes this research helps doctors and caregivers watch for these serious symptoms and conditions among kids who get sick with COVID.
The agency said caregivers should consider this research when it comes to getting their kids vaccinated.
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Toyota's global investment climbs up to $5.6 billion, supporting electrification efforts
LIBERTY, N.C., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total employment to approximately 2,100. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the facility will produce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and BEVs.
Last year, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced a global investment of approximately $70 billion (8 trillion JPY*) for electrification efforts. Today, as part of this aspirational goal, TMC announced a future battery production commitment of up to $5.6 billion (730 billion JPY), which includes the new North Carolina investment.
"This marks another significant milestone for our company," said Norm Bafunno, senior vice president, Unit Manufacturing and Engineering at Toyota Motor North America. "This plant will serve a central role in Toyota's leadership toward a fully electrified future and will help us meet our goal of carbon neutrality in our vehicles and global operations by 2035."
In 2021, Toyota, in partnership with Toyota Tsusho, announced the new Liberty location with an initial investment of $1.29 billion for battery production and the creation of 1,750 new jobs. With today's announcement, TBMNC's total investment is $3.8 billion.
"This is an exciting time for Toyota, the region and the many North Carolinians we will soon employ," said Sean Suggs, TBMNC president. "This incremental investment reflects our continued commitment to ensuring jobs and future economic growth for the Triad region."
Toyota North Carolina is seeking motivated individuals to join its leadership team. To view and apply for open positions, visit www.toyota.com/careers. Production and maintenance employee positions will be available in early 2023.
* Based on December 2021 Yen-Dollar exchange rate
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company's 2021 North American sales were electrified.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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WASHINGTON , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí.
The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season begins today, June 1, and runs through Nov. 30 and NASA is once again prepared to help understand and monitor storms from its unique vantage point of space.
As the 2021 hurricane season brought the third-highest number of named storms, NASA experts are available for interviews throughout the 2022 season.
The agency plays a foundational role in the science of hurricanes, using data from its 20-plus Earth-observing satellites, including Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, Global Precipitation Measurement, Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, and the soon-to-be launched Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) mission.
"Along with millions of Americans, I know firsthand the devastation caused by hurricanes. These climate-related events are growing more frequent and powerful, underscoring the need for greater action to improve our nation's response and resilience to hurricanes," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. "Addressing and mitigating the effects of climate change like hurricanes are at the core of NASA's mission. From the agency's upcoming TROPICS mission that will help scientists understand the factors driving storm intensification and contribute to weather forecasting models, to the creation of the Earth Information Center to ensure game-changing NASA climate data is accessible and understandable to decision-makers, NASA will continue to help communities better prepare for and recover from these weather events."
NASA's goal for American disaster preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery is bringing data to people who need it. Before, during, and after a hurricane makes landfall, NASA satellites are in prime positions to identify impacts.
The following NASA scientists represent a cross-section of expertise in hurricane science and application and are available for live or taped media interviews as scheduling allows:
- Mara Cordero-Fuentes, a bilingual (Spanish and English) atmospheric scientist/meteorologist with published research in hurricane science, plus 10 years' experience in data assimilation systems, tropical meteorology, climate interpretation, and weather forecasting.
- Scott Braun, a research meteorologist who specializes in using satellite observations and computer modeling to improve understanding of how hurricanes form and intensify along with related changes in precipitation structure.
- Dalia Kirschbaum, the director of the Earth Sciences Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, whose expertise focuses on extreme rainfall and landslide modeling, monitoring, and mapping.
- Will McCarty, the NASA Headquarters program manager for weather, atmospheric dynamics, and precipitation science.
- Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, the NASA Headquarters program manager of the physical oceanography program, who also has a background in applied mathematics.
- Shanna McClain, the disasters program manager for NASA's Earth Science Applied Sciences Program.
- Mayra Oyola-Merced, a bilingual (Spanish and English) expert in atmospheric physics, field research, numerical weather prediction, and operational forecasting.
- Patrick Duran, who specializes in the synthesis of satellite observations with idealized modeling to explore the dynamics of tropical cyclone intensification.
- Ben Hamlington, who studies the ocean and how storm surge is tied to sea level variability.
To inquire about interview availability with one or more of these scientists, media must contact Tylar Greene at: tylar.j.greene@nasa.gov.
NASA supports risk reduction, response, and recovery for hurricanes and tropical cyclones. NASA works with local officials and first responders, federal agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and infrastructure experts to determine what information they need and supply it in usable formats in real time. Examples include information on infrastructure failures and disruptions, contaminated water supplies and other hotspots for urgent response needs.
When it comes to operational forecasting, the agency's main role is through its partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NASA designs, builds, and launches NOAA's suite of satellites whose data specifically feed numerical weather prediction models.
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Which Samsung monitor is best?
Choosing a monitor for your computer is much the same as choosing a television for your living room — after all, a TV is just a special kind of monitor. As such, they have many of the same considerations, such as size and resolution. Narrowing your choices by brand can make shopping easier, and Samsung is among the best manufacturers.
Its best monitor is the Samsung 32-Inch QHD Computer Monitor, excellent for any high-level activity outside of the most extreme gaming needs.
What to know before you buy a Samsung monitor
How will it be used?
To avoid overspending, this is the most important question to ask before you start shopping for a Samsung monitor.
- Average use is essentially surfing the web, watching the occasional YouTube video and doing some bookkeeping. This user should buy the cheapest monitor they can find that they’re happy with.
- Non-creative professional use isn’t much different than average use, but your job might need to take advantage of better-than-usual specs.
- Creative professional use requires a monitor with a high resolution and plenty of ports but doesn’t need the extremes of hardcore gaming monitors.
- Gaming monitors offer the best of everything, but for staggeringly high costs. That doesn’t mean you should leap to the most expensive — compare your computer’s specs to your potential monitor to find the perfect fit.
Size
Monitor sizes are measured on a diagonal from one top corner to the opposite bottom corner. Even the cheapest Samsung monitors are relatively roomy at roughly 20-24 inches. Better monitors are usually 27-32 inches, while gaming monitors can be as wide as 50 inches.
What to look for in a quality Samsung monitor
Resolution
Resolution in monitors works just like in TVs and uses much of the same terminology.
- HD is 720p and is used in the cheapest Samsung monitors. This is more than enough for the average YouTube video and office work.
- Full HD is 1080p and is the average resolution of streaming content. Consider this the baseline if you plan on watching movies and TV shows or playing the average game.
- QHD is Samsung’s branding for the half step between full HD and true 4K resolution, at 1440p. Samsung’s best monitors typically offer this resolution.
- 4K, 2160p, is the highest resolution commonly available. Only the best Samsung monitors offer it, but prices are becoming more affordable as time goes on.
Refresh rate and response time
Refresh rate and response time are most important to gamers and creative professionals who work with video.
- Refresh rate is measured in hertz and is the fastest rate at which the image can be refreshed. The higher the refresh rate, the more frames per second can be displayed while gaming.
- Response time is measured in milliseconds and is the time it takes a monitor to change the image. The lower the better, with some gaming monitors having 1-millisecond response times.
How much you can expect to spend on a Samsung monitor
Samsung monitors typically cost $200-$2,000. Basic monitors for the average user shouldn’t cost more than $250. For up to $500 you can find mid-sized and high-quality monitors that are great for creative jobs and streaming. The best-of-the-best easily eclipse $2,000.
Samsung monitor FAQ
What is VESA and what does it mean to be VESA compatible?
A. VESA stands for Video Electronics Standards Association and it works to standardize much of the electronics industry. One of VESA’s most prominent standards is in mounting hardware. Thanks to VESA, it’s almost a guarantee that you can use the same mount with almost any monitor — including TVs.
Should I use an ultrawide monitor or two smaller monitors side-by-side?
A. Both styles are effective, leaving it mostly up to preference or budget constraints. Gamers should grab an ultra-wide monitor, as having a physical space between monitors will affect how their game looks. Professionals and the average user should be fine with separate monitors unless you plan on watching plenty of videos. That said, an ultra-wide monitor usually costs more than two smaller monitors of similar quality.
What’s the best Samsung monitor to buy?
Top Samsung monitor
Samsung 32-Inch QHD Computer Monitor
What you need to know: This is the perfect monitor for watching high-quality videos or working on creative projects.
What you’ll love: It offers QHD resolution and can display one billion colors. The stand is adjustable and can move the monitor into landscape or portrait orientation. It has an HDMI port and several USB-C ports. It also comes in 24- and 27-inch sizes.
What you should consider: There are no built-in speakers. Changing monitor settings can be complicated. It isn’t great for high-end gaming.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Samsung monitor for the money
Samsung 27-Inch Frameless Curved Gaming Monitor
What you need to know: This basic monitor is a great choice for everyday needs.
What you’ll love: It has full HD resolution and a 60-hertz refresh rate, making it a solid choice for watching videos and playing the occasional game. To preserve your eyes’ health, it uses special modes to reduce blue light emissions without limiting brightness.
What you should consider: Curved monitors can take some getting used to. There are no built-in speakers. The power button is on the back and hard to reach.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Samsung 49-Inch Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor
What you need to know: This gargantuan beast of a monitor is built for one thing — hardcore gaming.
What you’ll love: The 49-inch monitor can be digitally divided to act as two side-by-side 27-inch monitors. It packs in 4K resolution with a 240-hertz refresh rate to take advantage of high-end gaming PC specs. The included stand is fully adjustable and the monitor is compliant with VESA.
What you should consider: It’s expensive, and the curve is extreme, even for those who like curved monitors. A few purchasers reported an odd clicking sound on occasion.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Production-focused ISO 26262 ASIL rated solutions for S32Z and S32E enable customers to build and deploy zonal/domain platforms for future vehicle architectures and EV propulsion control systems
NUREMBERG, Germany, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded World, Hall 4 Stand 325 — Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security, today announced their plan for delivering comprehensive support for the new S32Z and S32E real-time processor families from NXP® Semiconductors to help enable safe and secure mixed-criticality execution and consolidation in next generation zonal and domain vehicle platforms. Green Hills Software's products and expert services will form the industry's most complete offering of foundational software for the S32Z and S32E processors composed of:
- the ultra-small and fast, ASIL-certified, µ-velOSity™ real-time operating system,
- the µ-visor™ thin type-1 hypervisor that simultaneously hosts multiple guest operating systems such as AUTOSAR® Classic, µ-velOSity, FreeRTOS, Zephyr® RTOS and more, and
- the ASIL-certified MULTI® advanced development environment.
The combined hardware-software solution from NXP and Green Hills builds on three decades of successful collaboration between the companies that will help enable global OEMs and Tier 1s to dramatically reduce the time and cost of developing and deploying new consolidated domain and zonal architectures and vehicle control at the highest levels of ISO 26262 safety and ISO/SAE 21434 security.
Emerging designs for next-generation vehicle electronics must adapt to accommodate the growth and consolidation of software features and increased complexity in these new architectures. OEMs and Tier 1s will require more computing performance to support these new capabilities and challenges. A key challenge is to consolidate the necessary hardware and software in a manner that guarantees freedom from interference for critical functions while providing uncompromised real-time performance, low cost, and extensive design flexibility for future adaptations. At the same time, advanced multicore, multi-OS software development tools are needed to increase developer productivity while reducing the time and cost to develop and integrate millions of lines of new code. The combined platform of Green Hills and NXP targeting the S32Z and S32E addresses this challenge.
"We're pleased to be working with Green Hills to provide our customers a combined solution to accelerate and consolidate safe, real-time applications for emerging domain and zonal vehicle architectures," says Ray Cornyn, Senior Vice President and General Manager Vehicle Control and Networking Solutions Business Line at NXP. "Today's zonal and domain controller ECUs need the high-performance real-time processing of the breakout S32Z and S32E real-time processors combined with a scalable, safe and secure software offering from proven partners like Green Hills."
"By providing broad production-focused software solutions for NXP's new multicore S32Z and S32E real-time processor families, joint customers can start immediately developing their next-generation vehicle ECUs with the highest performant, most scalable and configurable offerings available," said Dan Mender, Vice President, Business Development, Green Hills Software. "And with this combined hardware-software solution, time to market and cost to develop are drastically reduced by starting with production proven offerings.
The products and services of Green Hills are the most complete ecosystem offering of production-focused foundational software in the market, enabling customers to optimize their use of the S32Z and S32E real-time processor families' unique combination of gigahertz real-time speed, safe multi-applications integration and expansion memory.
The µ-velOSity RTOS is a tiny, fast and easy-to-program, memory-efficient real-time operating system for multicore designs with ASIL requirements. µ-velOSity needs only a few kilobytes of ROM and boots quickly in a minimum of processor cycles. Its ultra-small context switch time and fast kernel service calls also make it ideal for real-time automotive functions.
The µ-visor hypervisor is a thin and efficient type-1 hypervisor designed to safely consolidate concurrently running critical workloads on the Arm® Cortex®-R52 processors inside NXP S32Z and S32E processors. Its architecture leverages processor features to enforce separation, manage access control and accelerate virtual machine operations, enabling multiple operating systems such as AUTOSAR Classic, FreeRTOS, Zephyr RTOS, and µ-velOSity to efficiently run with freedom from interference. µ-visor features a variety of core scheduling options to meet various ECU consolidation use cases and to ensure extremely low overhead. This vendor/OS-independent virtualization decouples hardware and software giving designers greater flexibility for adding new functionality and reusing on other projects.
Developers utilizing NXP's S32Z and S32E processors will see a significant increase in productivity by relying on the Green Hills OS-agnostic MULTI advanced integrated development tools that include Green Hills optimizing C/C++ compilers. The unmatched performance and ASIL certification of Green Hills optimizing C/C++ compilers and run-time libraries for Cortex-R52 has made Green Hills the industry standard C/C++ compiler since 2016. When Arm announced the Cortex-R52, they relied on the Green Hills compiler to achieve the "highest in class" performance scores. MULTI also features the industry's most advanced multicore, multi-OS debugging and visualization features that empower developers to find and fix bugs faster, use less processor memory, and reduce costly software recalls.
In the Green Hills Software booth at Embedded World, Hall 4 Booth 325, Green Hills will demonstrate the µ-visor hypervisor safely hosting multiple operating systems on the S32Z processor, along with advanced debugging and visualization through the MULTI IDE and Green Hills C/C++ compilers.
Founded in 1982, Green Hills Software is the worldwide leader in embedded safety and security. In 2008, the Green Hills INTEGRITY®-178 RTOS was the first and only operating system to be certified by NIAP (National Information Assurance Partnership comprised of NSA & NIST) to EAL 6+, High Robustness, the highest level of security ever achieved for any software product. Our open architecture integrated development solutions address deeply embedded, absolute security and high-reliability applications for the military/avionics, medical, industrial, automotive, networking, consumer and other markets that demand industry-certified solutions. Green Hills Software is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, with European headquarters in the United Kingdom. Visit Green Hills Software at https://www.ghs.com.
Green Hills, the Green Hills logo, MULTI, µ-visor, µ-velOSity and INTEGRITY are trademarks or registered trademarks of Green Hills Software in the U.S. and/or internationally. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following statement, as well as a deeper dive into the growing border crisis, based on data quietly released yesterday by the Biden administration:
Earlier this month, President Biden took credit for the July inflation rate being "only" 8.5 percent. Now that July border numbers are finally public, the White House may take credit for the fact that "only" 199,976 illegal aliens crossed our border, down from 207,416 in June. A minor drop in border encounters is not encouraging. Traditionally, numbers drop in the hottest summer months, and last month's figures actually represent a 325 percent increase over the average number of July apprehensions under the Trump administration. More significantly, July numbers bring the total of illegal aliens crossing our borders since President Biden took office to 4.9 million, including some 900,000 "gotaways" who eluded apprehension and have since disappeared into American communities.
"Roughly the equivalent of the entire population of Ireland has illegally entered the United States in the 18 months President Biden has been in office, with many being released into American communities. In that time, the Biden administration has blamed an unprecedented surge of illegal immigration on all sorts of external factors, except their own sabotage of our nation's immigration laws. The endless flow of illegal aliens and the incursion of lethal narcotics pouring across our border will not end until this administration demonstrates a willingness to enforce our laws," said Dan Stein, president of FAIR.
FAIR Border Snapshot for July 2022
- Since President Biden took office, nearly 4.9 million illegal aliens have crossed our borders.
- CBP had 199,976 encounters at the Southwest border in July 2022, including 134,362 single adults, 51,822 family units, and 13,299 unaccompanied minors.
- CBP reports that 10 individuals on the FBI's terror watchlist were apprehended between ports of entry at the Southwest border in July, bringing the total for the current fiscal year to 66.
- The Biden administration continues its crusade to end the Title 42 public health authority, despite extending other COVID-related national emergencies.
- 2,071 pounds of fentanyl and 12,989 pounds of methamphetamine were seized at the southern border in July, with much more getting through because Border Patrol agents are busy processing illegal aliens.
- The amount of fentanyl seized in July is equivalent to 469 million lethal doses.
To schedule an interview with one of FAIR's National Spokespersons contact: Ron Kovach, 202-328-7004 or rkovach@fairus.org.
Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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Marshall residents react to body being dumped in historic cemetery
By Troy Washington
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MARSHALL, Texas (KTBS) — Police in Marshall are looking for the suspects who shot and killed a man found in a historic cemetery in the city.
The victim has been identified as Akeivyon McMillan, 20, of Jefferson. The body was found at Powder Mill Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Those who live nearby say they didn’t hear any gunshots so they believe the victim was killed somewhere else and later dumped at the cemetery.
“It’s unsettling because young people don’t talk things out anymore, they fight and kill each other but stuff like this happens all the time,” said Douglas Epps.
Anyone with information about the shooting death should call The Marshall Police Department.
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Which pants hangers are the best?
While it may be hard to believe, folding and laying your pants horizontally is actually the easiest way to keep them crease-free. However, it’s virtually impossible to have enough space in your closet to lay all your pants down flat; that’s where a well-designed hanger comes into play.
Whether you’re pressed for clothing storage space or want to ensure that your pants stay crisp and neat all year, investing in a pants hanger can make your life easier. If you are looking for a high-quality but economical pants hanger, the Zober High-Grade Wooden Pants Hanger is the top option.
What to know before you buy pants hangers
Material
The material of your pants hanger not only largely determines its general quality and durability but also affects its aesthetic as well. Top-quality materials like wood are recommended; plastic and steel may work well, but low-quality plastic, in particular, is brittle and may grow weak over time. Plus, most people don’t find plastic or other artificial materials as visually appealing as wood or metal.
Design
A smartly designed pants hanger will be able to fold in on itself, have added slip-proof pads, or offer a sleek shape that easily fits into your closet without being difficult to take out. Many designs combine a visually appealing shape with practical benefits.
Capacity
Some pants hangers only accommodate one pair of pants at a time. Others can comfortably store up to five pairs, saving you extra closet space. If your closet is packed to the brim, considering a model that can handle more, not less, is your safest bet.
What to look for in quality pants hangers
Collapsible
Some pants hangers can fold into themselves, making storage a breeze for when you’re not using them.
Color
If you plan on having your pants hanger in a visible place, it makes sense to want it to match your space. There are pants hangers in various colors, but black and metallic seem to be the most common offerings. Wooden options also seem particularly popular.
Nonslip
Look for pants hangers that offer nonslip pads (whether felt or plastic) so that your pants won’t drop on the floor, even if they’re shaken around a bit. For those with stuffed closets, small children or anyone on the clumsy side, this feature is a true life-saver. However, if you are in need of smoothing wrinkles from pants that have fallen, a steamer is a great device to have on hand.
How much you can expect to spend on pants hangers
Depending on the material they’re made with as well as their size and design, pants hangers cost on average $15-$40. Typically, you’ll pay the most for wooden models.
Pants hangers FAQ
What is the best way to hang my pants?
A. When you’re hanging your pants, make sure you’ve freshly washed and ironed your pants in advance; this will help them maintain their shape while in storage. There’s no perfect way to hang your pants; rather, be sure to pay attention to the natural shape and crease of your pants and hang them in a way that best keeps this shape intact. Still, it’s generally recommended that you keep your pants vertically aligned (that is to say, make sure they are hanging lengthwise) so that gravity helps keep them unruffled.
Should I hang up my jeans, too?
A. Denim jeans are unlikely to crease or wrinkle no matter how they’re stored; however, having your jeans hung up rather than stuffed in a drawer, keeps them cleaner and refreshed, which may help them last longer. In general, delicately hanging your clothes helps air them out, so it’s hardly ever a bad idea.
What are the best pants hangers to buy?
Top pants hangers
Zober High-Grade Wooden Pants Hanger
What you need to know: These luxurious nonslip wooden hangers guarantee that your clothes will remain perfectly pressed and orderly.
What you’ll love: Adjustable lengths, rotating hooks and durable wooden material make this pants hanger a stand-out buy. Plus, it’s available in various color options and uses rubber clips to hold onto pants safely without slipping. The rotating hooks make using this pants hanger easy and convenient.
What you should consider: The frame is adequately strong to support slacks, work pants, and the like but may not be strong enough for heavy-duty articles of clothing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pants hangers for the money
What you need to know: Looking to maximize your space? This pants hanger collapses multiple pants neatly and cleanly to make the most of your closet.
What you’ll love: It comes with five collapsible levels, permitting up to five pairs of pants to fit at a given time, which is truly a bargain for one pants hanger. The five tiers fit seamlessly even into small closets.
What you should consider: Be advised that the slip-proof foam coating on this hanger is sensitive to high heat.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Huji Heavy-Duty Hanger Organizers
What you need to know: Visually low-key, these hangers are easy to use and neatly fit into any sized closet.
What you’ll love: The open L-shape makes them easy to access no matter how full your closet is. Because you don’t have to clamp anything down, it’s simple to remove and replace articles of clothing quickly on these hangers. felt-like texture helps ensure your pants won’t fall off.
What you should consider: Some users say that the quality of these hangers may vary.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The online Bingo game is an advanced version of the traditional Bingo game. The objective is to match the numbers on the board to those given by the computer. It's crucial to properly plan the moves because this gain more points while matching multiple digits simultaneously. Players can now really challenge to earn points quickly and win great prizes with the Bingo.Family game.
Bingo.Family - a very unique Play-to-Earn version
The goal of developing the Bingo.Family game is to transform the popular bingo game into an NFT bingo game based on blockchain technology that is simple to use, accessible to the general public, and rewards users' time and effort. This NFT game was created to amuse users and develop into a profitable game with monetary worth.
The Bingo.Family game allows users to compete fairly with one another in the absolute pleasure of bingo games, while also providing real-time rewards by forming an incentive ecosystem for game participation with points and BGOF tokens.
Players can safely manage the points and BGOF tokens obtained from Bingo.Family game rewards in your account and use them to purchase various NFTs and general merchandise at the NFT shopping mall. Players can also cash out at any time by swapping (SWAP) into BGOF tokens designed for in-game transactions and rewards.
Simple steps to play Bingo.Family and increase your values
- To begin, player must first buy their tickets. There are four virtual bingo tickets available from Bingo. Family in the bingo lobby before the game starts: Cherry, Banana, Orange, and Mango.
- Tickets with a high entry fee will have large prizes. When the timer runs out, the game will begin. Tap the number that appears on tickets.
- Keeping up with the pace at which the numbers are called is one of the most difficult aspects of playing in a club or bingo hall. Finding and marking numbers is no easy task when you have to juggle several cards and try to mark them off as soon as you find them, which is why most land-based bingo games require some sort of quiet.
If player is looking for an online game that they can play and have fun with, Bingo.Family is the best option. It is not only for entertainment but also to make a lot of money. After signing up, players can immediately begin playing and winning huge real-world prizes. Connect wallet to the Bingo.Family website to start playing the favorite Bingo game right away. Players can increase their chances of victory by honing the observation skills before a match.
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PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T-REX Acquisition Corp. ("Company") has successfully met several operational milestones since the Company's last press release on March 14, 2022. Our virtual asset mining program, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Raptor Mining LLC, has successfully mined Bitcoin at a co-location facility in Tampa, Florida.
In March 2022, the Company closed an initial Private-Investment-in-a-Public-Entity ("PIPE") offering where the Company sold units at $0.75 per unit with each unit consisting of one common share and one warrant exercisable at $1.50.
In April 2022, the Company's shareholders voted to increase the Company's authorized shares from 150 million to 350 million and added 20 million blank check preferred shares. Additionally, the shareholders nominated three persons to the Board of Directors. Frank Horkey and Michael Christiansen who both accepted Board positions and a third nominee who withdrew his name citing personal reasons.
On July 1, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors re-appointed Frank Horkey as our President and added Michael Christiansen as our Secretary/Treasurer. Both shall serve in their respective capacities for the 2023 fiscal year.
On August 31, 2022, T-REX Acquisition filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which became effective on September 8, 2022. Readers can view the Company's final prospectus here.
President, Frank Horkey remarked "Over the past six-months, not only has T-REX Acquisition Corp.'s pilot program in the crypto currency mining space proven successful, but we have also taken great measures to reinforce our corporate foundation and set the stage for our next surge of growth. We are prepared to really ramp up our core business of mining crypto currencies and are uniquely positioned to expand into new verticals.
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced the appointment of Matt McNally as CEO of Omnicom Health Group (OHG), the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world and part of Omnicom's DAS Group of Companies (DAS). He succeeds Ed Wise, who held the chief executive role since OHG's formation in 2016 and recently announced his retirement. McNally will report into DAS CEO Michael Larson.
"I want to thank Ed for all his contributions to OHG. His vision and leadership turned a newly formed group into one of the most highly sought-after healthcare marketing and communications offerings in our industry," said Larson. "We wish him all the best. We are now pleased to welcome Matt to the role. Matt brings an incredible foundation of experience in driving media and creative integration by leveraging healthcare data in innovative ways to produce better outcomes for clients' businesses. We are confident he will guide the group to continued growth in the future."
"Leading OHG was a great culmination of my 40 years in the industry," said Wise. "At Omnicom, I have worked with some the most talented individuals who have driven true innovation within the healthcare sector. I am happy to now welcome Matt to the role. He has been recognized as a leader and visionary in the healthcare space, making him an excellent choice to help take OHG to the next level."
McNally joins Omnicom with over twenty-five years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry with a diverse background on both the ad agency side of the health business, as well as the client side. Previously, McNally served as Global President of Dentsu Health.
Prior to Dentsu, he served as CEO of Outcome Health, a large healthcare and technology company. While at Outcome Health, McNally helped create new products and service offerings for healthcare providers, patients and large hospital systems delivered at the point of care and through virtual care. McNally also proved his ability to drive profitability and implement new client offerings in his earlier roles as Group President and Chief Media Officer of Publicis Health, President of Publicis Health Media, and Executive Vice President of Digitas Health.
"It is an honor to step into the shoes of a leader as respected as Ed. And it is a privilege to lead a group as renowned as OHG," said McNally. "I am eager to innovate in the white space and help this already successful group go to the next level by reimagining and expanding its portfolio. As a leader, I am excited to work with and learn from those who have grown OHG to the largest healthcare and marketing group in the world, and I look forward to embracing and capitalizing on its scale."
McNally has been named Agency Marketer of the Year by MM&M, one of the 100 most influential people in the life sciences industry by PharmaVoice, one of the 50 Top Health Influencers by PRWeek, and one of the biggest innovators in healthcare marketing today by DTC National. He also was The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Man of the Year. McNally has been on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Ad Council.
DAS Group of Companies, a division of the Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), is a global group of marketing services companies comprised of the Health Group, the Precision Marketing Group, the Commerce Group, and the Advertising Collective. DAS delivers customized solutions to address clients' business challenges through best-in-class experts in: Healthcare and Life-Science advertising and marketing; Digital Transformation; CRM and Customer Experience at Scale; Connected Commerce through conversion and transaction; and award-winning Creative. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS services international, regional, national and local clients through offices in countries worldwide.
Omnicom Health Group (www.omnicomhealthgroup.com) is a global collective of communications companies with more than 4,600 dedicated healthcare communications specialists. It provides marketing services to the health and life-science industries through a combination of specialized agencies, customized client solutions, and collaborations with other Omnicom network agencies. Organized around four customer groups—healthcare professionals, patients, payers, and medical, evidence, and regulatory stakeholders—Omnicom Health Group serves more than 150 clients in over 55 offices worldwide. Omnicom Health Group believes it brings the best talent to the work it does by amplifying underrepresented voices, actively providing platforms for connection and development, and pursuing diverse representation in its talent pipeline.
Omnicom Group (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls remain hopeful All-Star guard Zach LaVine will choose to re-sign with them rather than join another team as an unrestricted free agent.
Executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas has been consistent in saying publicly the organization wants to keep LaVine. And he did it again on Monday.
“We hope Zach is here for a long time, and nothing changed,” Karnisovas said at a news conference to introduce first-round draft pick Dalen Terry.
LaVine’s situation is obviously the biggest story hovering over the Bulls, with the free-agent negotiating period opening Thursday evening.
Karnisovas wants to keep intact a core that helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time in five years.
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year. It ended with his first trip to the playoffs in his eighth year as a pro. The Bulls lost in the first round to Milwaukee in five games.
LaVine’s four-year, $78 million contract is up and he said after the season that he plans to explore the market as an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career after five years in Chicago. He did not rule out returning to the Bulls, who can offer a max contract worth about $212 million. The most he can get from another team is approximately $157 million over four years.
How comfortable the Bulls are about offering a five-year deal is another question. Karnisovas played it coy when asked.
“I’m confident. I’m confident in approaching this free agency the next couple days, sitting down with our group, looking at a lot of things,” he said.
The past season wasn’t exactly an easy one for LaVine. He dealt with a thumb injury early and was in and out of the lineup the final few months because of a left knee injury.
LaVine had platelet-rich plasma therapy, a cortisone injection and fluid drained from his knee in Los Angeles before the All-Star break. He had arthroscopic surgery on it last month.
“I think he’s gonna be healthy,” Karnisovas said. “I think he’s now progressing great.”
The Bulls went 46-36 and made the playoffs for the first time since 2017 following a major makeover, with DeMar DeRozan and LaVine leading the way. Chicago got off to a big start and finished with its best record since the 2014-15 team went 50-32 in former coach Tom Thibodeau’s final season.
The Bulls also went from leading the Eastern Conference to finishing sixth, losing 15 of their final 22 regular-season games. They dealt with a long list of injuries, making it tough for them to develop continuity and compete with the best teams.
“This group has been here only since October,” Karnisovas said. “We’re still trying to get used to how to play with each other.”
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) announced today that it will release its financials as of June 30, 2022 Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Mr. Omer Ziv, EVP & CFO, will host the results call followed by Q&A. The call is scheduled for 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); 10:00 AM (ET).
Conference Call Dial-in Details (no passcode required):
Israel: 03-9180610
UK: 0-800-917-9141
US & Canada: 1-888-407-2553
All other locations: +972-3-918-0610
The call will be accompanied by a presentation which will be published on the day of the publication of the Financial Results on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA). It will also be available on the Leumi website under Investor Relations, in the Financial Statements page, Investor Presentation and Conference Call.
An archived recording will be available on the Leumi website one business day after the call ends.
For more information visit www.leumi.co.il or contact Adi Molcho Weinstein, VP, Head of Investor Relations, at investorrelations@bankleumi.co.il.
The conference call does not replace the need to review the latest periodic/quarterly reports containing full information, including forward-looking information, as defined in the Israeli Securities Law, and set out in the aforementioned reports.
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More than just another new software
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Picsello, an all-in-one photography management software designed to help photographers manage, market, and monetize their business, announced its launch today.
The new company based in New York, New York, is more than a software management platform. Picsello provides intuitive business tools, data, and coaching via a fully integrated platform with a smart user experience designed to help photographers become more savvy and confident running their businesses; all with photographers' unique business challenges in mind.
"After working in the photography business for over a decade I've seen how increasingly difficult it is to have a successful business," said Founder Jane Goodrich. "I was determined to create a platform that would simplify photographers' lives as well as help them run a successful, long-term business. Picsello exists to make that happen."
Picsello shares actionable advice and guidance for every phase of business. Created by a team of veteran photographers, small-business advocates, and technology experts, this easy-to-use, mobile-friendly SaaS photography management platform includes your booking, billing, marketing, client sharing, client galleries, online store, and more in one place.
"I am thrilled to be a part of this groundbreaking software revolution that will without a doubt change the photography industry," co-founder Shane Emmons said. "We look forward to empowering photographers with the ability to better market, manage, and monetize businesses with Picsello's seamless, all-in-one platform."
"What separates us from the other software companies is simplicity and approach. Picsello truly exists to help photographers run a successful business, nothing else. Our goal is to be the voice of all photographers so they can feel empowered, supported, and listened to," explained Goodrich.
Picsello is offering monthly and yearly subscriptions at the Founders Rate of $20/month or $200/year. Visit www.picsello.com to learn more.
About Picsello: Founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York, Picsello is an all-in-one, mobile-friendly SaaS photography platform on a mission to help photographers launch and maintain sustainable businesses through offering a range of solutions including CRM tools, client galleries, an online store, marketing, unlimited storage, and expert guidance to help photographers manage their business.
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Patsy Lee Rich Fuchs
Patsy Lee Rich Fuchs died peacefully at home on Aug. 12, 2022.
Funeral: 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Greenwood Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gambrell Street Baptist Church, 1616 W Gambrell St., Fort Worth, Texas 76115.
Born Jan. 31, 1934, in Afton, Texas, she was the daughter of Allen Edger Rich and Flora Syrilda Bradford Rich. In 1951, she graduated from Patton Springs School in Afton, Texas. After graduation, Patsy took a job in banking in Spur, Texas, where she eventually met her lifelong husband Westal W. Fuchs. They would be married on June 29, 1952 until his death on Nov. 29, 2016.
Westal was employed by the U. S. Soil Conservation Service and his career took them from Spur to Post, Texas in 1952, where their daughter Deborah Sue was born May 21, 1953. Moving again in 1953, they went to Amherst, Texas where their second child Paul Wayne was born on Sept. 27, 1954 in Muleshoe, Texas. The couple would move several more times to Littlefield and Lubbock before landing in Vernon, Texas where they had their third child Mark Allen on June 24, 1962. The Fuchs family continued to move with Westal’s job, spending time in Temple, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, Stillwater, Okla., and Fairfax, Va., before finally retiring in Fort Worth, Texas.
A devout Christian, Patsy was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Spur, Texas in 1952. No matter where the Fuchs’ resided, you could count on them being a part of the Baptist church. Since 2001, she was a devoted member of the Gambrell Street Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Patsy enjoyed many hobbies including quilting, cooking and genealogy. In 2003 she published a book on the Bradford family titled “Our Kin”. Then In 2019 she published a book titled “Our Rich Heritage” that chronicles the Rich family back to her ancestors in the 1600’s in England.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Westal Fuchs; parents, Allen and Flora; brothers, Robert (RC) and Lester (Monroe); sisters, Dorothy (Dot) and Valeria (Cricket); and son, Mark.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Jones and husband, Gary of Temple, Texas; son, Paul Fuchs and wife, Allysan of Keller, Texas; grandchildren, Amber Holifield and husband, Dan of McKinney, Clay Jones and wife, Rachael of San Antonio and Christine Haug and husband, Fredrick of Southlake, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Gunner and Ford Jones, Julianna Holifield, Leighton and Makenna Haug; sister, Allene Rich Conlen of Carlsbad, NM; and many nieces and nephews.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two cases of bird flu have been confirmed in U.S. zoos, but officials said they won’t order widespread euthanasia of zoo birds the way they have on farms.
U.S. Department of Agriculture spokesman Mike Stepien declined to release any details about the zoo cases Thursday, including which two zoos were involved.
Many zoos across the country have closed down their aviaries and moved birds inside whenever possible to help protect them from avian influenza that officials believe is primarily being spread by the droppings of wild birds.
At many zoos, penguins might be the only birds visitors can see because they are generally kept inside behind glass where they are shielded from the virus.
Nearly 27 million chickens and turkeys have been slaughtered in 26 states to limit the spread of bird flu during this year’s outbreak. Officials order entire flocks to be killed when the virus is found on farms.
Stepien said zoos work with state veterinary officials when the virus is found, but unlike farms, zoos are generally allowed to isolate and treat an infected bird as long as they take precautions to protect the other birds in their collections.
Health officials emphasize that bird flu doesn’t jeopardize food safety because infected birds aren’t allowed into the food supply and properly cooking meat and eggs to 165 degrees Fahrenheit will kill any viruses. The disease also doesn’t represent any immediate public health threat, and no human cases have been found in America.
This year’s outbreak is the worst one since 2015 when roughly 50 million chickens and turkeys were slaughtered because of the virus. Stepien said that there were very few bird flu cases in captive wild birds in 2015 and none in large zoos, and no wild birds at zoos were euthanized that year. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/2-bird-flu-cases-confirmed-in-us-zoos-as-virus-spreads/ | 2022-04-15T07:38:25Z |
Industry-Leading Exchange Continues to Evolve with Connected Car Innovation, Delivering Solutions to U.S. Insurers for Better Data Aggregation, Analysis and Informed Insights
ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics for the insurance industry, is celebrating the five-year anniversary of the LexisNexis® Telematics Exchange and its significant momentum in delivering transformational solutions. The Exchange is a source-agnostic platform for telematics-based driving behavior data and vehicle insights that has the ability to bring insurance carriers together with automotive manufacturers (OEMs) and other third-party telematics service providers to help improve the car ownership experience for their shared consumer.
"The significant milestone for the LexisNexis Telematics Exchange is the value that it brings to contributing organizations that want to help lower the total cost of vehicle ownership, and to insurers who leverage its solutions for better segmentation, risk assessment and an overall experience for consumers," said Adam Hudson, vice president and general manager, U.S. Connected Car, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "We're extremely proud of the success we have seen through the Exchange. Ultimately, the goal is to provide solutions that allow vehicle owners to gain greater access to more personalized auto insurance products based on their individual needs."
The LexisNexis Telematics Exchange leverages decades of experience in data processing and normalization to deliver solutions more seamlessly throughout the insurance lifecycle. By participating in the Exchange, insurers, automakers and other telematics service providers can provide benefits to the overall customer experience, including:
- Consumers can take advantage of more personalized insurance discount offers and services as more and more automakers help them leverage connectivity and use their telematics data during the insurance shopping experience.
- Automakers and other participating telematics service providers can create additional touchpoints with their customers to provide better service and build brand loyalty, and capture additional value from their telematics platform investments.
- Insurers can use these new insights collected from real-world driving behavior to potentially offer better pricing for consumers, as telematics data is highly predictive of driving risk and is best used alongside other standard rating variables like claims history and credit-based insurance scores.
- Consumers can access their driving behavior data for auto insurance benefits without the hassle of managing an aftermarket device or app. At the same time, insurers can avoid time and resource intensive programs or scaling their own programs with endless integrations, multiple disparate data sources and individual scoring methodologies, in order to profitably offer customers benefits.
- Consumers' personal driving behavior data is truly portable, allowing them to take advantage of their good driving habits when shopping with any insurer using LexisNexis® Telematics OnDemand.
"We see the world of consumer telematics data, vehicle data and traditional consumer-related datasets used by the insurance industry today all coming together for a richer, more compelling understanding of the risk," said Bill Madison, CEO, Insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "The Exchange makes it possible for the insurance industry to provide new offerings for their customers with better risk segmentation in mind and more personalized products based on what the consumer needs."
Since inception, the LexisNexis Telematics Exchange has grown, hosting data from over 10 million vehicles, 252 billion driving miles and/or the equivalent of 19.5 million years of vehicle logging. The growing and deepening relationships LexisNexis Risk Solutions has with automakers mark this 5th anniversary, as more than 60% of the OEM market is now engaged and expected to be integrated with data available for insurers by the end of 2022.
This data set drives the LexisNexis Connected Car business' award-winning solution, LexisNexis Telematics OnDemand, which helps insurers use telematics data through a single access point to assess risk at point of quote, underwriting and renewal. Driving behavior data, when used in conjunction with traditional rating factors, provides a more accurate way to predict future losses and more appropriately evaluate the risk from the beginning of the relationship without the need for a usage-based insurance (UBI) trial or monitoring periods.
Telematics OnDemand delivers scores and attributes using the LexisNexis® Drive Metrics telematics scoring model, which leverages Exchange data and advanced analytics applied to driving behavior data. It delivers 79% additional lift above standard rating factorsi, with the potential to improve future performance of the model even further as additional driving behavior attributes and data sets are included.
The Exchange powers the LexisNexis® Vehicle History connected mileage solution, which delivers attributes for rating and underwriting to include mileage from connected vehicles. This enables U.S. auto insurers to use connected mileage data for insurance quotes, at policy renewal, and on an ongoing basis to support mileage monitoring programs for consumers interested in these insurance products.
Insurers can also accelerate the auto insurance buying and quoting processes for consumers with LexisNexis® Telematics IntelliMatch, a telematics-driven lead generation solution that can help insurers connect with consumers who are interested in insurance offers.
"Insurance carriers told us they believe they need to invest in telematics data now or run the risk of being left behind the competition within three to four years' timeii and a significant majority of those carriers believe that a telematics exchange can deliver scalability, providing real-time data that informs on driving behavior," said Hudson. "This is why 42% of the U.S. auto insurance market is contracted or currently contracting to access our Exchange solutions, including 5 of the top 10 insurersiii. We won't stop here, as there are industry challenges to solve and a growing, evolving exchange data set can be used in a variety of telematics solutions beyond UBI, while also creating the opportunity to improve the overall vehicle ownership experience."
For more information, visit LexisNexis Telematics solutions and learn more about our expanding LexisNexis Risk Solutions suite of Connected Car offerings for automakers and insurers.
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com, and www.relx.com.
i LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2021 Driving Score Whitepaper
ii LexisNexis Risk Solutions conducted an insurer survey in mid-2021. Among the top 50 insurers surveyed, 96% said they believe they need to invest in telematics data now or run the risk of being left behind the competition within three to four years' time.
iii Based on market share
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