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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking six weeks away, National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) today announced its first slate of speakers for the 2022 NCEW Policy Makers Symposium. The 6th annual NCEW, September 26-30, will be celebrated in Washington, D.C. and online everywhere with the NCEW Policy Makers Symposium, which brings together elected officials from both sides of the aisle, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors, and trade associations from all perspectives who are dedicated to advancing clean energy.
Speakers at the virtual three-day NCEW Policy Makers Symposium, September 27-29 will include:
- U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)
- U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah)
- U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.)
- U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.)
- U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.)
- Heather Zichal – CEO, American Clean Power Association (ACP)
- Alex Herrgott – President and CEO, The Permitting Institute
- Joy Ditto – President and CEO, American Public Power Association (APPA)
- Eric Dresselhuys – CEO, ESS Inc
- Anne Bradbury – CEO, American Exploration and Production Council (AEPC)
- BJ Johnson – Co-Founder and CEO, ClearFlame Engine Technologies
- John Di Stasio – President, Large Public Power Council (LPPC)
- Catrina Rorke – Senior Vice President of Policy and Research, Climate Leadership Council
- Natalie Jackson – Senior Vice President of Capital Markets and Portfolio Finance, Clearway Energy Group
- Brandon Arnold – EVP, National Taxpayers Union
- Susan Nickey – EVP and Chief Client Officer, Hannon Armstrong
- Serge Abergel – COO, Hydro-Québec
- Jordan Stone – Assistant Vice President, Association of American Railroads
- Christine Cadigan – Senior Director, Family Forest Carbon Program, American Forest Foundation
- Diana Movius – Senior Director, Climate Advisors
- Pasha Majdi – Senior Director, Conservation International
- Lesley Jantarasami – Managing Director, Energy and Climate, Bipartisan Policy Center
- Lauren Sher – Director of Sustainability and Environmental Policy, NextEra Energy, Inc.
- David Paolella – Manager, U.S. Policy and Advocacy, Breakthrough Energy
- Abigail Regitsky – Manager, U.S. Policy and Advocacy, Breakthrough Energy
- Alex Fitzsimmons – Senior Program Director, ClearPath
- George David Banks – Senior Fellow, CRES Forum
- Phil Rossetti – Resident Scholar, R Street Institute, and many more to come!
"We are honored to welcome these clean energy experts to share their expertise during National Clean Energy Week," said Heather Reams, NCEW Chair and President of CRES Forum. "The sixth annual celebration of NCEW is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, and this list of impressive speakers is a testament to that. These speakers will inspire fruitful, bipartisan discussions throughout the Policy Makers Symposium—helping us learn more about how we can pave the way for an emissions-free future and address America's environmental, economic, and national security needs in the process."
NCEW programming includes both in-person events in Washington, D.C., and the free, virtual Policy Makers Symposium, September 27-29. Panels include:
- Cutting Red Tape: Removing Obstacles to Clean Energy and Emissions Reductions
- Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security
- Show Me the Money: Tax and Finance Issues Facing the Energy Industry
- Innovation and Reducing Industrial Emissions
- The American Advantage: Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness
- Nature-Based Climate Solutions
To learn more about the Symposium, including speakers, panels, and registration, click here.
More information on NCEW sponsorship opportunities, events, and examples of how businesses and communities can show their support can be found on the NCEW website: https://nationalcleanenergyweek.org/.
National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as "a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment. Follow NCEW on Twitter (@NCEWConf) and Facebook (NationalCleanEnergyWeek) for event updates. www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.
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Which Dyna-Glo grills are best?
Flipping burgers, turning sausages and charring steaks in the backyard on a warm summer day is a quintessential activity for homeowners. With so many brands available, it can be challenging to pick a quality grill. Dyna-Glo grills stand among the better options, no matter what power source or size profile you need.
The best Dyna-Glo grill is the Dyna-Glo Signature Series Barrel Charcoal Grill And Side Firebox. It offers plenty of cooking space and can serve as a smoker for your next 12-hour brisket cooking session.
What to know before you buy a Dyna-Glo grill
Charcoal Dyna-Glo grills
Charcoal is the classical grill fuel type. It imparts a unique flavor to your food based on a given charcoal’s wood source that can’t be replicated with special techniques on non-charcoal grills. It takes time to prepare charcoal for grilling and much longer to get up to your intended temperature once prepared. It requires more cleaning than gas grills. It’s the cheapest type of grill but has the most expensive fuel type.
Gas Dyna-Glo grills
Gas Dyna-Glo grills are fueled by either propane or natural gas. Both sources heat faster and more evenly than charcoal, plus both fuels are cheaper. However, the grills have a higher entry cost.
- Propane grills are more common than natural grills. Propane is more expensive but requires no special hookups — just hook up your bottle and grill. Some propane grills can be converted to use natural gas.
- Natural grills are less common as they require a home with a natural gas line. Installation can be expensive as most homeowners don’t have the experience to safely install them on their own. However, they are the cheapest to own in the long term.
What to look for in a quality Dyna-Glo grill
British Thermal Units
The most common measure of a Dyna-Glo gas grill’s heating ability is given in BTUs. The higher the BTUs, the hotter the grill can get. Some have 10,000 or less, others can have up to or more than 100,000.
Cooking surface area
The cooking surface area is given in square inches. A higher surface area can feed more people at once, but requires more fuel to heat, so it’s recommended to buy a grill with just enough area to feed your family. One person requires 75-100 square inches. Dyna-Glo grills can have cooking surface areas between 300-800 square inches.
Side tables
Side tables don’t seem like a necessity until you try grilling without one or two. Imagine holding plates of raw and cooked food while opening and closing a grill top and using various accessories to move raw, cooking and cooked food between those plates and the grill with only two hands.
How much you can expect to spend on a Dyna-Glo grill
The most basic Dyna-Glo grills typically cost $150-$200. More involved or larger grills usually cost $250-$350. The very best usually cost $350-$550.
Dyna-Glo grill FAQ
How good a brand is Dyna-Glo?
A. Dyna-Glo is an old brand — they’ve been manufacturing grills for over 100 years. Their warranties usually last about five years, with their grills tending to last roughly that length of time or longer with good maintenance. They do have some issues with rusting across the brand. When all is said and done, Dyna-Glo is a good-quality midrange grill brand.
How do I clean my Dyna-Glo grill?
A. There are a few steps to keeping a Dyno-Glo grill clean. The simplest is to let your grill run at maximum temperature for a few minutes after you’re done cooking to turn any food remnants to ash. Then let the grill completely cool before finely cleaning the grill grates. If the grates aren’t removable, scrub them in the grate with a bristle brush. If they are removable, you can let them soak in a solution of warm water and dish soap before wiping them clean and thoroughly drying them. You’ll also need to remove and empty out any drip pans and ash traps, giving those a good scrub too if they seem like they need it.
What’s the best Dyna-Glo grill to buy?
Top Dyna-Glo grill
Dyna-Glo Signature Series Barrel Charcoal Grill and Side Firebox
What you need to know: This top model serves as both a grill and a smoker.
What you’ll love: It has 730 square inches of cooking space. It has porcelain-enameled cook grates and a removable side ash pan, both of which make cleaning easy. It has cool-touch handles and an analog temperature gauge. Amazon offers expert assembly and a cover for an extra fee.
What you should consider: Some consumers had issues with smoke leaking out, which can greatly affect cooking effectiveness depending on the leak’s severity.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top Dyna-Glo grill for the money
Dyna-Glo Three-Burner Open Cart Propane Gas Grill
What you need to know: This low-cost option is perfect for small families.
What you’ll love: It has a 139-square-inch cooking rack. It has wheels and weighs 47.4 pounds for moderately easy repositioning. It has a porcelain coating over most of its sections and a removable grease cup for easy cleaning. It has two side tables. It’s available in three colors.
What you should consider: Some consumers felt the construction was flimsy. It doesn’t offer enough cooking space to service a family-and-friends gathering.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Dyna-Glo Heavy-Duty Stainless Charcoal Grill
What you need to know: This pick is perfect for serious grill masters and large families.
What you’ll love: The charcoal tray and flue are adjustable for fine-tuning heat levels. It has a temperature gauge. It has three porcelain-enameled cooking grates and 686 total square inches of cooking space. It has two side tables and an underbody wire storage rack.
What you should consider: Some consumers had durability issues, including easily dented lids, and a few reported buildups of rust.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Mount Union men's volleyball team earns first NCAA Division III Tournament berth
ST. LOUIS — Mount Union's youngest athletic team is now a national tournament team.
Powered by 12 kills from tournament MVP Mark Bruns, the Mount Union men's volleyball team beat Fontbonne in four sets Saturday to win the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League Tournament title.
The Purple Raiders rallied past Fontbonne 22-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-22 to earn their first NCAA Division III Tournament berth. The tournament selections will be announced Monday at 10 a.m. on NCAA.com.
The NCAA berth comes in the men's volleyball program's fourth season. Mount Union went 8-20 in its inaugural 2019 season, 11-3 in a COVID-shortened 2020 season and 21-3 last year. The Purple Raiders are 14-11 this season.
Bruns, Luke Trzeciak and Cameron Ternent were named to the all-tournament team, Trzeciak led Mount Union in kills against Fontbonne with 14.
Jeremy Leyden had 21 assists for the Purple Raiders. Steven Grenier finished with a game-high 25 digs. Andrew Cross had six blocks.
More:Area college: Malone baseball hopes win over NCAA Division I Akron turns things around | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/college/volleyball/2022/04/09/mount-union-mens-volleyball-team-earns-first-ncaa-division-iii-tournament-berth/9529387002/ | 2022-04-10T00:12:39Z |
Including young kids likely to sink Kansas trans sports ban
By JOHN HANNA
AP Political Writer
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas appears unlikely to join other states this year in banning transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports. That’s partly because conservative state lawmakers want the ban to apply to elementary school students. The Republican-controlled Legislature approved a proposed ban early Saturday with solid majorities in both chambers. But they don’t have the two-thirds majority needed to override an almost-certain veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. She rejected a similar bill last year. Enough GOP lawmakers in Kansas keep breaking with Republican colleagues that LGBTQ-rights advocates probably will prevail. Several dissident Republicans said having a ban apply as early as kindergarten is a problem. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/including-young-kids-likely-to-sink-kansas-trans-sports-ban-2/ | 2022-04-02T15:38:56Z |
Rudy Giuliani faces ethics charges over Trump election role
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s primary lawyers during the then-president’s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, must now answer to professional ethics charges, the latest career slap after law license suspensions in New York and the District of Columbia.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel, the disciplinary branch of the District of Columbia Bar, filed the charges against the former federal prosecutor and New York mayor alleging that he promoted unsubstantiated voter fraud claims in Pennsylvania. The action was filed June 6 and became public Friday.
At issue are claims Giuliani made in supporting a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to overturn the election results in Pennsylvania. That suit, which sought to invalidate as many as 1.5 million mail-in ballots, was dismissed by courts.
The counsel’s office said Giuliani’s conduct violated Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct “in that he brought a proceeding and asserted issues therein without a non-frivolous basis in law and fact for doing so” and “that he engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.”
The counsel asked that the D.C. Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility take up the matter. Giuliani has 20 days to respond, according to the filing. An attempt Saturday to reach a lawyer for Giuliani was unsuccessful.
The step is the latest against Giuliani for his role in Trump’s debunked claims that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent.
Last June, an appeals court suspended him from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Trump’s loss. An attorney disciplinary committee had asked the court to suspend his license on the grounds that he had violated professional conduct rules as he promoted theories that the election was stolen through fraud.
The D.C. Bar temporarily suspended him last July although the practical implication of that action is questionable, given that Giuliani’s law license in Washington has been inactive since 2002.
News of the counsel’s action follows the first public hearing by the House committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Giuliani met for hours with the committee last month.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/11/rudy-giuliani-faces-ethics-charges-over-trump-election-role/ | 2022-06-11T18:13:15Z |
J&J to end sales of baby powder with talc globally next year
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(AP) - Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it had caused cancer.
The company says talc will be replaced by cornstarch.
J&J faced thousands of lawsuits alleging its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, through use for feminine hygiene, or mesothelioma, a cancer that strikes the lungs and other organs.
J&J insists, and the overwhelming majority of medical research on talc indicates, that the talc baby powder is safe and doesn’t cause cancer.
But the controversy began to drag on sales, and it removed talc from the product in most of North America.
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VIROQUA, Wis., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cornucopia Institute, a nonprofit watchdog for the organic label, is helping people find better beef. More than 13,000 eaters have used its Organic Beef Scorecard to take a step away from an industrial model reliant on synthetic fertilizers.
Ranking more than 175 brands, the Organic Beef Scorecard identifies some of the highest quality brands available in the marketplace, along with questionable organic brands posing as cleaner alternatives.
The Organic Beef Scorecard flips the narrative that beef is simply bad, and the only ethical alternative is a burger with an "impossible" mission. It's a welcome tool for eaters rethinking their food choices by incrementally shifting their purchases toward brands and producers focused on land stewardship and local economies.
Prioritizing quality over quantity, eaters can find the highest value in top-rated brands (scored with 5 or 4 "steaks"), from regional brands like Engelbert Farms in Nichols, New York, and Wheatfield Hill Organics in West-Central Wisconsin, to national brands like Panorama Organic and Thousand Hills.
Unlike the conventional brands that are increasingly asking for more money from shoppers, these farms produce beef that deserves a high price point. They invest in resilient systems (think habitats for pollinators and subterranean relationships that cycle water) and produce beef that offers a wide-range of advantages, from the health of our families to the resilience of our communities. And they do it all with the gamble that eaters will support these practices with their wallets.
The industrialization of beef relies on inhumane animal care, environmental abuses, and misleading marketing tactics. The scope of harm is daunting. Yet it underscores the importance of protecting and supporting the choices we can feel good about. Shopping with Cornucopia's Organic Beef Scorecard diverts money from factory farms to producers worthy of our support.
So celebrate grilling season. But leave the factory farm meat on the shelf and invest in our collective health and the future of the planet.
To receive future press releases from The Cornucopia Institute, contact us here.
Contact: Michele Marchetti, Deputy Director, marchetti@cornucopia.org
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(The Hill) – Matthew McConaughey shared graphic details of the victims who died in a mass shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, last month during a White House press briefing Tuesday.
The Hollywood actor and his wife, Camilla, showed press and viewers several artifacts including drawings, pictures and clothing that they had received from parents of victims they met in Uvalde.
At one point, McConaughey pointed to green Converse sneakers worn by Maite Rodriguez that helped identify her body.
An emotional McConaughey shared that Maite, who was 10 years old when she passed, wore the green Converse sneakers with a heart on the right toe every day and loved the environment.
“This is the same green Converse, on her feet, that turned out to be the only clear evidence that could identify her after the shooting,” he said, before slamming his hand down on the White House podium.
He added that Maite wanted to be a marine biologist when she grew up and wanted to live near the ocean to practice her profession.
The actor also shared stories of several other children who were killed in the shooting, and how their families were coping in the wake of the incident that left 19 children and two adults dead.
McConaughey shared that he and his wife also met with a cosmetologist on their visit to Uvalde after the shooting, who he said was well versed in mortuary makeup.
He added that the victims needed much more than makeup to be presentable following their deaths, noting that they were mutilated beyond recognition after the massacre.
“They needed extensive restoration. Why? Due to the exceptionally large exit wounds of an AR-15 rifle. Most of the bodies [were] so mutilated that only DNA test and green converse could identify [them],” he said.
According to McConaughey, many children were left “not only dead but hollow.”
He added that counselors are going to be needed in Uvalde for some time to come.
McConaughey urged lawmakers to work together to pass several measures including requiring background checks on all gun purchases, raising the legal age to buy assault rifles from 18 to 21 and instituting national waiting periods for them, as well as implementing a national red flag system.
He added that implementing gun control measures should not be a partisan issue.
“We’ve got chance right now to reach for a higher ground above our political affiliations,” he added. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/mcconaughey-says-uvalde-victim-could-only-be-identified-by-green-converse-sneakers/ | 2022-06-07T21:46:34Z |
--Company to Host Conference Call August 15th, 2022, at 8:30AM ET---
RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) ("NRx Pharmaceuticals", the "Company"), a clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company today announced that management will report second quarter 2022 financial results prior to the market open on August 15, 2022. The company will host a conference call and webcast on August 15, 2022, 8:30AM Eastern Time to discuss its results and provide a clinical and corporate update. Management will host the call, followed by a question-and-answer period. Investors interested in submitting questions must do so in advance of the call and are encouraged to email questions to the Company's investor relations representative at rsheffield@nrxpharma.com by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Investors and the general public are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of the conference call, which may be accessed five minutes prior to the start of the call by dialing (844) 826-3033 (U.S.), (412)317-5185 (International) Conference ID: 10170239, or through the webcast link NRx Pharmaceuticals Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. A replay will be available from the NRx Pharmaceuticals website following the call at www.nrxpharma.com.
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. draws upon decades of collective, scientific, and drug-development experience applying innovative science to known molecules to address very high unmet needs and bring improved health to patients. NRx Pharmaceuticals is led by executives who have held leadership roles at Lilly, Pfizer, and Novartis as well as major investment banking institutions.
This announcement of NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, product development, business prospects, and market and industry trends and conditions, as well as the Company's strategies, plans, objectives, and goals. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections of, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management.
The Company assumes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement, and all forward-looking statements are herein qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth above.
CORPORATE CONTACT
Molly Cogan
Sr. Director, Global Communications
mcogan@nrxpharma.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Tim McCarthy
Investor Relations
tim@lifesciadvisors.com
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BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueRun Ventures China (BRV China), a leading early-stage technology-focused venture capital firm, hosted the first online Demo Day bringing together more than 70 innovative start-ups in search for the 'Next Big Thing' in deep technology, enterprise services, consumer technology and healthcare with more than 2000 top-tier institutional investors in virtual attendance.
"After committing capital, we cherish the opportunity to help portfolio companies showcase emerging trends across industries and expand their network," said Jui Tan, Managing Partner of BRV China. "We believe the Demo Day will serve as a unique platform for peer investors to access new investment opportunities as well as exchange ideas."
With a theme of 'Pioneering Innovations', the Demo Day involved start-ups that have developed cutting-edge technology. At the virtual event, start-ups gave presentations about their latest projects to virtual attendees hailing from renowned investment houses. The virtual conference led to new connections that will support near-term fundraising plans.
"BRV China has been a trusted partner of start-ups and entrepreneurs across economic cycles," said Tan. "As a firm believer in deep technology, we continue to witness innovation across emerging sectors in China and were often the first to commit capital to companies developing new energy vehicle components, exploring emerging technology or offering big-data driven enterprise services."
In particular, China's efforts to achieve the dual carbon goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality give rise to growing awareness of the need to counteract climate change. There is now an unprecedented focus on measures that can help advance the environment, social and governance (ESG) credentials of institutions which has led to heightened demand for new technologies leading to the 'Next Big Thing' or an inflection point in the growth trajectory of technology in China. For example, Gaussian Robotics, an investee of BRV China that provides autonomous cleaning robots with full-scenario applications, and Yi Auto, a national chain of new car supermarkets providing one-stop car purchase services for consumers across the country, demonstrated how they are poised to capture emerging opportunities arising in the new era.
With a heritage in Silicon Valley before its foray into China in 2005, BRV China brings the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship from the United States to the Asia Pacific region and has a clear view of emerging trends across the market. Currently, BRV China manages more than US$2 billion across multiple USD and RMB funds and has distributed more than US$1 billion to investors over the years.
About BRV China
BlueRun Ventures China (BRV China) is a leading early-stage venture firm in China with offices in Beijing and Shanghai. Having its heritage in Silicon Valley since 1998 and entered China in 2005, BRV China has managed over $2 billion through multiple USD and RMB funds, with over $1 billion cash distributions. BRV China focuses on investing in entrepreneurs who create a sustainable impact through technological innovations across enterprise services, transportation and smart machine, digital healthcare, and consumer technology sectors in China. The firm has invested in more than 150 portfolio companies, including Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI), QingCloud (688316.SH), WaterDrop (NYSE: WDH), Energy Monster (NASDAQ: EM), Mogujie/Meilishuo (NYSE: MOGU), Qudian (NYSE: QD), Ganji/58.com, PPTV, Guazi, Meishubao, Nanyan, Shanzhen, Gaussian Robotics, Yi Auto, Pinecone, etc. The firm has been recognized as the "No.1 Early-Stage Investment Firm" in China by Zero2IPO and ChinaVenture, and "Consistent Performing Venture Capital Fund Manager" by Preqin. For further information, please visit https://www.brv.com.cn/en/.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of TrueBlue, Inc. ("TrueBlue" or the "Company") (NYSE: TBI). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether TrueBlue and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 15, 2022, TrueBlue issued a press release "announc[ing] . . . that Patrick Beharelle has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of TrueBlue, effective June 14, 2022." The Company stated that "Mr. Beharelle's resignation follows an investigation, led by outside counsel, into allegations regarding his conduct. Based on the investigation's findings, the Board of Directors determined that he had engaged in behaviors that violated TrueBlue's policies and Code of Conduct. Mr. Beharelle's conduct in question was not related to financial controls, financial statements, or business performance." On this news, TrueBlue's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on June 15, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops used American-supplied precision rocket launchers to knock out a strategic bridge used by Russia to supply its forces in southern Ukraine’s occupied Kherson region, officials said Wednesday.
Ukraine also claimed to have destroyed an enemy ammunition depot, artillery pieces and other military equipment in the region, killing 51 members of the Russian army. There was no immediate confirmation from the Russian side.
The Antonivskyi Bridge over the Dnieper River was attacked late Tuesday, according to Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Moscow-appointed administration for the Kherson region. The bridge was left standing, but holes in its deck prevented vehicles from crossing the 1.4-kilometer (0.9-mile) span, he said.
After previous Ukrainian attacks damaged the bridge last week, it was closed to trucks, but it had remained open for passenger vehicles until the latest strike.
Russian forces in recent days have intensified their shelling of cities and villages in eastern Ukraine while also stepping up airstrikes in the south. At the same time, the Kremlin’s troops are facing mounting counterattacks from the Ukrainians in the Kherson region, which was captured by Moscow early in the war.
Ukrainian forces used U.S.-supplied HIMARS multiple rocket launchers to target the bridge, Stremousov said. A Ukrainian military spokesperson, Nataliya Gumenyuk, told Ukrainian TV that “surgical strikes” were carried out on the bridge.
The HIMARS has greater range, much more precision and a faster rate of fire than the Soviet-designed Smerch, Uragan and Tornado rocket launchers used by both Russia and Ukraine. The weapons were among the billions of dollars in Western military aid that has helped Ukraine fight off the Russians since the Feb. 24 invasion.
In other developments:
— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia has lost nearly 40,000 soldiers in the war and that tens of thousands more were wounded. His claim could not be independently verified. The Russian military last reported its losses in March, when it said 1,351 troops had been killed.
— Turkey’s defense minister said preparations were underway for the resumption of grain shipments from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. Russia and Ukraine signed agreements last week to free up millions of tons of grain trapped by the fighting, potentially easing the global food crisis.
— At least two civilians were killed and three wounded when Russian forces shelled a hotel in the eastern city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian emergency authorities said. Bakhmut has been a focus of the Russian offensive in the region.
While halting traffic across the Dnieper River bridge makes only a slight dent in the overall Russian military operation, the attack was a morale-boosting victory for the Ukrainians.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Twitter that the “occupiers should learn how to swim across” the Dnieper or “leave Kherson while it is still possible.” “There may not be a third warning,” he tweeted.
The bridge is the main crossing over the Dnieper in the Kherson region. The only other option is a dam at a hydroelectric plant in Kakhovka, which also came under Ukrainian fire last week but has remained open.
Knocking the crossings out would make it hard for the Russian military to keep supplying its forces in the region.
“We are doing all we can so that the occupiers have no logistical capabilities remaining on our land.” Ukraine’s president said during his nightly video address, noting the attack on the Antonivskiy bridge and other crossings in the region.
“Of course, they will all be rebuilt, but it will be us rebuilding them,” Zelenskyy added.
The accurate targeting of the bridge contrasted with Russia’s indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas since the invasion five months ago.
The governor of Dnipropetrovsk, in the east-central part of the country, said Wednesday that Russian forces struck two regions with artillery. Gov. Valentyn Reznichenko said a woman was wounded in the town of Marhanets and several apartment buildings, a hospital and a school were damaged by the shelling.
“Chaotic shelling has no other goal but to sow panic and fear among the civilian population,” he said.
The bulk of the Russian forces are fighting in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, known as the Donbas, where they have made slow gains in the face of ferocious Ukrainian resistance.
They have taken some ground northeast of Bakhmut, according to the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank. But it said Russian forces are unlikely to occupy significant additional territory in Ukraine before early autumn.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ukraine-forces-strike-key-bridge-in-russian-occupied-south/ | 2022-07-28T08:07:28Z |
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flix Entertainment LLC, owner-operator of the popular Flix Brewhouse chain of dine-in cinema breweries, today announced the appointment of Chance A. Robertson as CEO effective December 30, 2022, succeeding founder Allan Reagan. Robertson, currently the company's COO, will also join the company's board.
"Chance is a high-energy executive and battle-tested leader in the cinema dining space who has done a superlative job spearheading our resurgence from pandemic depths to admissions and market share growth exceeding all expectations. With day-to-day operations at Flix generating solid free cash flows, Chance is ready to step up strategically and direct growth of the overall Flix brand," Reagan said.
Prior to joining Flix in fall 2021, Robertson was Vice President of Operations at 26-unit Cinépolis USA and Executive Vice President at Moviehouse & Eatery when it was acquired by Cinépolis. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he spent 15 years crafting his skills at a variety of casual dining concepts before joining Moviehouse.
"I'm incredibly honored to lead Flix Brewhouse as CEO. Our team for its size is unmatched in skill and ability. Their dedication enabled a rapid recovery from the pandemic and will most certainly generate new successes as we continue to create and deliver compelling and evolved experiences for our guests," Robertson said. "Allan started something special when our first Flix, still going strong, opened over a decade ago. His vision, mentorship, immense knowledge, and tenacity over the years and through the pandemic has fostered a solid foundation for future growth."
From its 2011 start in suburban Austin, Flix Brewhouse has grown to nine full-service theaters in Texas, Iowa, Indiana, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma, totaling 78 screens. The chain is renowned for its award-winning craft breweries in each theater and tradition of innovation, which most recently includes its bespoke Easy Glider 2 best-in-class in-theater dining console and fleet of 28 banded robotic food runners.
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TORONTO (AP) — A widespread network outage from Rogers Communications Inc. left many Canadian customers without mobile and internet service Friday and caused problems for police, courthouses, passport offices and other facilities.
A notice on the Toronto-based telecommunications company’s website said the outage is affecting both wireless and home service customers as well as phone and chat support.
The outage disrupted services across retailers, courthouses, airlines, train networks, credit card processors and police forces, pushing many to delay business transactions, serve customers through analog means or even flock to coffee shops where they could find Wi-Fi.
The company offered no explanation for what caused he outage, its expected length, how many customers were impacted or where they were located.
“Our technical teams are working to restore our services alongside our global technology partners, and are making progress,″ Rogers said in a statement.
“We know how much you rely on our networks. Today we have let you down. We are working to make this right as quickly as we can. We will continue to keep you updated, including when services will be back online.″
Toronto’s Go Transit said in a tweet that some parts of its system were affected by the outage and fares could not be purchased using debit or credit cards. E-tickets may also be unavailable, it warned.
Among the most serious impacts were warnings from police in Toronto and Ottawa of connection problems when Canadians called 911.
“If your call fails, please try again, or call from a landline or cellphone with another provider,″ Ottawa Police said on Twitter.
The outage forced the postponement of The Weeknd’s tour stop at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. The Toronto date was one of only two set for Canada.
Scarborough Health Network, which operates three hospitals and eight satellite sites in Toronto, requested physicians and staff to head to their workplaces for any shifts for which they are scheduled to be on-call until the disruption is resolved.
In Quebec, some court matters were hampered. Peter Nygard’s Montreal court appearance on sex-related charges was put off because the fashion mogul, who is detained in a Toronto jail, couldn’t connect by video conference. His bail hearing will now take place next week.
Service Canada tweeted it too was impacted by outage with call centers and offices, including ones that issue passports, affected.
The outage stands to exacerbate passport delays that have left Canadians lined up outside Service Canada offices for lengthy periods of time as the government works through a backlog.
Canada Border Services Agency warned that people may not be able to complete submissions through the ArriveCAN app — a mandatory requirement for all cross-border travellers.
Many retailers and businesses were also facing trouble when trying to accept payments because Interac, which processes electronic financial transactions, said its online and checkout debit offerings and e-transfer services were impacted.
As a result, the Confederation Bridge, which links the provinces of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, was unable to accept debit cards Friday morning. Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario, said amusement park goers could only pay with credit cards. They were told on Facebook they must be able to access e-tickets on their phone or bring printed tickets to the park, if visiting Friday.
Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, showed people started reporting problems with Rogers’ service around 4:30 a.m. EDT and by 7 a.m. 20,000 reports had been logged.
Many Rogers customers scrambled to find internet service, heading to coffee shops to connect and trade tales of the outage.
Kathryn Bowen, 30, an independent fashion designer, spent Friday morning on the floor of a Starbucks in Toronto’s financial district, videoconferencing with clients.
“I don’t really know where to go because if I go home, I don’t have internet,″ said Bowen. ”I can’t even step outside and text anyone because Rogers doesn’t work on my phone either, so I’m just sitting here until my phone dies basically.″
Roseanna Chen, 27, relied on a coffee shop as well, after her workplace’s internet was hit by the outage, but found the cafe’s wireless network became unstable as it filled with people.
“We’re trying to see if (the office Wi-Fi) comes back,″ said Chen, an accounting associate at Imperial PFS Canada. ”If it doesn’t, we’ll probably try and head back home, but my internet at home is also out.″
The country’s telecom sector is dominated by three large carriers — Rogers, BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. — and their hold on the industry has long been a concern of academics, who have called for regulators to increase competition for mobile and internet services in Canada.
“The outage is illuminating the general lack of competition in telecommunications in Canada,″ said Vass Bednar, executive director of McMaster University’s master of public policy program.
Federal Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in a statement that the government was monitoring the situation closely and had told Rogers “how important it is that this matter be resolved as soon as possible and for the company to provide prompt and clear communication directly to those impacted.”
Meanwhile, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre called on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to launch an inquiry under the Telecommunications Act into the outage. The commission said it was reviewing the request.
Telus wasn’t impacted by the outage, but the Rogers rival warned that some customers may experience “slower than normal″ data speeds because of increased usage by customers without access to home internet. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/canada-outage-leaves-many-without-mobile-internet-service/ | 2022-07-09T01:47:19Z |
After landing Hill, the draft may be uneventful for Dolphins
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Sports Writer
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The way the Miami Dolphins see things, they had the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL draft. And they used it on the 165th pick in the 2016 draft. It makes sense. While most other general managers will spend the early rounds of the draft fretting over who to take and who might be available, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier can relax. The Dolphins don’t have a first- or second-round pick in this year’s draft because of the blockbuster trade that brought wide receiver Tyreek Hill from Kansas City to Miami, and that move alone already has Grier believing this draft was a success. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/after-landing-hill-the-draft-may-be-uneventful-for-dolphins/ | 2022-04-23T01:23:48Z |
MIAMI, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latin Gin, which celebrates the Latin way of life, has been awarded Platinum at the 2022 SIP Awards International Spirits Competition. The highly-coveted competition is committed to its core mission of bringing together informed, passionate consumers to experience the best spirits and mixers from around the world. Founded in 2008, the SIP Awards is the world's only spirits tasting competition that uses real consumers as its judging panel.
Poised to become a leader in the premium spirit industry, Latin Gin is a collection of four original expressions — Latin Spice, Latin Lover, Latin Secco and Latin Beach — curated for both the classical gin drinker and the modern day gin drinker. The premium brand can be found across Spain in Ibiza, Majorca and Marbella and it is distributed in the U.S. by Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.
The 2022 SIP Awards International Spirits Competition Platinum medal winner, Latin Lover Premium Gin, is infused with strawberries and roses. A soft, romantic pink-tinged gin, Latin Lover embodies its name with a sweet taste and aroma. On the nose, expect notes of rose and red berries. This lower ABV expression offers an equilibrium between aroma and flavor, with a delicate finish and is designed with fruit-forward cocktails in mind.
For more information or online purchases, please visit www.latingin.com or follow on social media @Latin.Gin.
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Former City Theatre Space Reopens as a Completely Renovated, 300-Seat Comedy Club Presenting Top National and Local Comedic Talent
DETROIT, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again there is something to smile about at 2301 Woodward Avenue, former home to the City Theatre inside Hockeytown Café in The District Detroit. Detroit House of Comedy will host its grand opening Friday, June 24th at 8pm featuring headliner Hans Kim who recently shared the stage with famed comedian and podcast host, Joe Rogan at Detroit's iconic Fox Theatre. Tickets to all upcoming performances at Detroit House of Comedy go on sale to the public on Monday, June 6 at 10:00AM EST. For tickets and more information please visit Detroit.HouseofComedy.net.
Detroit's new home for live comedy is the second joint venture between Boston-based comedy producer John Tobin, who operates numerous venues including Laugh Boston, and stand-up comedian-turned promoter/producer Rick Bronson, who manages all other venues within the House of Comedy family across the U.S. and Canada. Detroit House of Comedy will host stand-up, improv, and podcasts from established local, regional, and national headliners, as well as up-and-comers with a focus on supporting comedians from Detroit and throughout greater Michigan.
Modeled after Laugh Boston, Detroit House of Comedy features a cabaret set up, but with an emphasis on improving sight lines to the stage from every seat in the room. Comedy fans will still enjoy the intimacy of a 300-seat club complete with tables and servers. However, departing from the typical level-flooring throughout the room, seats are dispersed across 6 different levels, cascading downward towards the stage in an amphitheater-like design that should not disappoint.
Detroit House of Comedy Promotional Video
Schedule of Upcoming Events
Hans Kim
June 24 + 25
Jeff Horste
June 30 - July 2
Sasheer Zamata
July 7 - 9
Shane Torres
July 14 - 17
Ali Siddiq
July 21 - 23
Michael Ian Black
July 28 - 30
Jessica Kirson
August 4 - 6
Pete Lee
August 11 - 13
And Then We Had Sex Podcast:
The Live Experience
August 14
Darius Bennett
August 18 - 20
Doug Stanhope
August 26
Josh Adams
August 27
Mo Mandel
September 1 - 3
Additional performances to be announced!
Across the U.S. and Canada, the team at John Tobin Presents strives to consistently produce a calendar of the top touring national stand-up comedy headliners while also developing the next crop of promising up-and-coming talent. The mission of John Tobin Presents, from the top down, is to always treat the talent and audience right. The roster of JTP-managed venues includes Laugh Boston, Nick's Comedy Stop, ROAR Comedy Club at MGM Springfield, The Comedy Scene at Patriot Place, Off Cabot Comedy & Events, Plano House of Comedy and the much anticipated addition of Detroit House of Comedy, along with several Boston and suburban theaters.
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HOUSTON and BLAINE, Minn., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identity Automation, the digital identity platform for education, and Infinite Campus, the most trusted name in student information, today announced a partnership that offers Infinite Campus customers easy access to powerful multi-factor authentication and IAM solutions that help protect against ever-escalating cyberthreats.
Under the partnership, schools using Infinite Campus are able to quickly and easily deploy an enterprise-level identity management solution through Identity Automation that addresses the many protection requirements created by today's all-encompassing, multi-device and multi-location academic environments.
The partnership between Identity Automation and Infinite Campus marks Identity Automation's latest effort to serve as a notable driver of efficiency and protection while also serving as a needed accompaniment to the many other non-security related services offered to schools.
"The dynamic, ever-changing environment within today's schools mandates the use of a flexible cybersecurity and identity management solution that efficiently empowers and protects educators, staff, and students in all of their daily routines," said Identity Automation CEO Jim Harold. "This partnership with Infinite Campus, and their long track record of successful relationships with school districts enables both of our organizations to serve as a joint valuable provider of security and enablement through identity-based IT and security solutions."
"As one of the leaders of the edtech ecosystem fueled by IMS Global's open standards, Infinite Campus provides secure connections that let districts manage the movement of their student data as they choose," said Barry Brahier, PhD, Chief Product Officer at Infinite Campus. "This partnership with Identity Automation enables our shared districts to simplify and secure a seamless experience across systems which will save lots of time for teachers, administrators, students and parents."
About Identity Automation
Identity Automation provides identity and access management (IAM) solutions for K-12 and higher education. Its flagship platform, RapidIdentity, safeguards learning environments, maximizes instructional time, and minimizes the load on Information & Educational Technology teams. Technology leaders turn to RapidIdentity for its best-in-class security capabilities, time-saving automation, and flexible approach to managing digital identities. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Identity Automation is trusted by Chicago Public Schools, Public Schools of North Carolina, University of Rochester, Houston Community College, and hundreds of other institutions. To learn more about partnering with Identity Automation, visit www.identityautomation.com.
About Infinite Campus
As the most trusted name in student information, Infinite Campus manages 8 million students in 45 states through schools, school districts, regional consortia, state departments of education and the federal government. Since our founding in 1993, our mission has been to Transform K12 Education®. We are dedicated to providing solutions that help schools run more efficiently, allow teachers to spend more time with students, and encourage students to rediscover the joy of learning. Visit www.infinitecampus.com.
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MILWAUKEE, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Turning Point Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TPTX) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Bristol Myer.
Click here to learn how to join the action: https://www.ademilaw.com/case/turning-point-therapeutics-inc or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Ademi LLP alleges Turning Point Therapeutics' financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Turning Point Therapeutics holders will receive only $76.00 per share in an all-cash transaction for a total consideration of $4.1 billion in equity value. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Turning Point Therapeutics by imposing a significant penalty if Turning Point Therapeutics accepts a superior bid. Turning Point Therapeutics insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Turning Point Therapeutics' board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Turning Point Therapeutics.
If you own Turning Point Therapeutics 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/turning-point-therapeutics-inc.
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Leverages breakthrough NexGen Vertical GaN™ technology to deliver innovation in LED applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexGen Power Systems, Inc., the leading designer, developer and manufacturer of innovative power conversion systems based on Vertical GaN semiconductor technology, will showcase its next-generation lighting solutions and products - NexGen Helios™ LED Power Modules at Lightfair 2022 (June 19 to 23) in Las Vegas.
The company's exhibition booth will feature NexGen Helios™ LED Power Modules that come with advanced features, including:
- 2x Higher Power Density than comparable industry solutions, providing More Lumens in Smaller Form Factors;
- Flicker-Free, High-Quality Light with High-Performance Efficiency, PF and THD Metrics; and
- Advanced Power Control to Enable <1% Dimming Range and Smart Connectivity
NexGen's Co-CEO Dinesh Ramanathan will deliver a presentation entitled 'Unlock the Full Potential of Tomorrow's Lighting Systems with NexGen Vertical GaN™' during which he will discuss the company's pioneering lighting innovations. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, 22 June, from 5:15 pm to 5:45 pm, local time.
"We are thrilled to present NexGen's disruptive lighting systems that combine power optimization and higher performance at Lightfair 2022," said Dinesh Ramanathan, NexGen Co-CEO. "Our LED lighting systems are based on our patented NexGen Vertical GaN™ power technology that will establish the benchmark for tomorrow's lighting solutions."
Lightfair 2022 takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from June 21st to 23rd, 2022. NexGen Power Systems will present its solutions at booth #1806, West Hall, Level 1.
Dinesh Ramanathan and other company representatives will be available to engage with customers and media. To schedule a meeting with NexGen personnel at Lightfair, you may contact: info@nexgenpowersystems.com
About NexGen Power Systems:
NexGen Power Systems, Inc. is the premier vertically integrated power electronics company that designs, develops, and manufactures innovative power conversion systems using its proprietary NexGen Vertical GaN™ semiconductor technology. Our smaller, lighter, and more efficient power systems make possible the next generation of power conversion and power generation systems and will enable accelerated and more effective transition to cleaner and renewable energy sources and platforms, including longer range electric vehicles with faster, more efficient charging capabilities.
NexGen is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a Vertical GaN fabrication facility located in Syracuse, New York, and a Center of Excellence for System Engineering, Marketing, and Systems Applications located in Bengaluru, India. Sales offices are in China, Japan, and South Korea.
For further details, please visit our website- https://nexgenpowersystems.com
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The Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the constitutional right to abortion has only further fractured an already deep division between the states, where contentious legal battles are almost certain to erupt as legislatures and attorneys general grapple with the new landscape of abortion access.
Even before the opinion, lawmakers, activists and legal scholars were arguing over whether Republican-led states can enforce abortion bans beyond their borders and target providers, people who provide assistance and the women seeking abortions. That speculation could soon become reality as abortion opponents become more emboldened to try novel approaches to prevent women terminating a pregnancy.
In their dissent, the court’s liberal justices referenced the potential for the ruling to set off an era of legal chaos and peril for individuals.
They said the court’s majority was trying to “hide the geographically expansive effects” of a ruling that “invites a host of questions about interstate conflicts.” Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan said the decision will put the court at the center of what some scholars have called the coming “interjurisdictional abortion wars.”
“Can a State bar women from traveling to another State to obtain an abortion?” they wrote. “Can a State prohibit advertising out-of-state abortions or helping women get to out-of-state providers? Can a State interfere with the mailing of drugs used for medication abortions?”
Professor Michael Steenson of the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, predicted the legal landscape after the Supreme Court decision will be in “absolute chaos” and it will take years to sort out. But some Democratic states aren’t waiting to shield women who travel to get an abortion and ensure patients do not face penalties back home.
Washington is barring the state from acting against doctors who perform such abortions, while California and Illinois are considering similar measures. On Friday, the Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington announced a joint commitment to defend abortion access.
“We will continue to protect patients from any state who comes to our state for abortion care,” Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said. “We will resist intrusions by out of state prosecutors, law enforcement or vigilantes trying to investigate patients receiving services in our states.”
In Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican who has said he supports a woman’s right to choose, signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies from assisting another state’s investigation into people or businesses that receive or deliver reproductive health services that are legal in Massachusetts. The order also protects Massachusetts providers who deliver reproductive health care services from being disciplined based on potential out-of-state charges.
Connecticut enacted a law earlier this year to stymie lawsuits or criminal cases from other states over legal abortions for out-of-state residents.
“This decision carves our nation in two — states that trust the personal and professional decisions of women and doctors, and states where craven politicians control and criminalize those choices,” said state Attorney General William Tong, a Democrat. “Connecticut is a safe state, but we will need to be vigilant, aggressive and proactive to defend our rights.”
In Minnesota, Attorney General Keith Ellison has already vowed to protect abortion rights as outlined in the state constitution. But he said “things will be much tougher” in states bordering Minnesota, some of which will have total bans on abortion. Some states such as Texas allow private citizens to sue people who assist in abortions. Ellison said he fears it might lead to lawsuits against those who help women traveling to the state for abortions, but he promised he would fight any possible extraditions.
Half the states are expected to outlaw most abortions with Roe falling, according to the abortion-rights think tank Guttmacher Institute. Twenty-two states, largely in the South and Midwest, already had total or near-total bans on the books. Aside from Texas, all those had been blocked in the courts before Friday’s decision.
Once that was issued, several Republican state attorneys general, including those in Ohio and Tennessee, asked the courts to lift stays that has blocked previously passed abortion restrictions in their states.
Separately, 13 other states had enacted so-called trigger laws that immediately ban abortion with Roe overturned. Oklahoma began the process of invoking its trigger law Friday, and other states, including Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, said they were beginning work on trigger bans. Just moments after the court’s decision was announced, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republcan, said he will seek legislation to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, but it’s unclear how such a bill would fare in a very closely divided legislature.
Some legal experts — and even some anti-abortion lawmakers — argue that states simply can’t control what goes on beyond their borders. Buying and smoking marijuana is one example: Kansas waits until residents return from “pot vacations” in Colorado to pull them over.
Some abortion opponents argue that it’s better to focus on providing help to pregnant women and make adoption less expensive so they don’t choose abortion. Texas recently allocated $100 million for such services.
“I want the Legislature to continue to focus on providing and promoting these alternatives to abortion,” said Joe Pojman, executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life.
The Family Council, a conservative group in Arkansas that has advocated for numerous abortion bans, hailed the court’s decision but said lawmakers still have work to do. The group is not pushing to prevent women from getting abortions in other states, said Jerry Cox, the group’s president. Instead, he said Friday they will focus on helping women with unplanned pregnancies.
“We need to create a culture of life that spreads all across the state of Arkansas so that those women never feel that abortion is their only choice,” Cox said.
Others warn that the Supreme Court’s decision will encourage states to push extreme policies in their attempt to criminalize abortion. Louisiana lawmakers already have floated a proposal calling abortion homicide, which would have opened up women to murder charges if they got an abortion. The proposal was eventually spiked, and there is no immediate indication that Republicans in other states are interested in taking up similar legislation.
In New Hampshire, the Republican-controlled Legislature rejected a bill this year that would have given potential fathers the right to veto a woman’s abortion. Though legislative leaders there say they don’t expect the state to further restrict abortion, lawmakers who have filed bills in the past are expected to try again.
“They push the envelope,” said Jessica Arons, the American Civil Liberties Union’s senior lawyer for reproductive freedom. “They’re always trying to propose things that in the moment seem outrageous or fringe, but the more they push it over time, it becomes normalized.”
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Hanna reported from Topeka, Kansas; Kruesi from Nashville, Tennessee; and Ramer from Concord, New Hampshire. Associated Press writers Adam Beam in Sacramento, California; Andrew DeMilo in Little Rock, Arkansas; Susan Haigh in Hartford, Connecticut; Samantha Hendrickson and Julie Carr Smyth in Columbus, Ohio; Steve Karnowski in St. Paul, Minnesota; Steve LeBlanc in Boston; and Rebecca Santana in New Orleans contributed to this report.
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For AP’s full coverage of the Supreme Court ruling on abortion, go to https://apnews.com/hub/abortion | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/legal-battles-likely-as-divided-states-grapple-with-abortion/ | 2022-06-24T21:30:22Z |
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BORR, FCEL, VAXX, MRO, and VIEW.
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* Response to Changing Business Practices in a Post-Covid Era. Helps Clients Reach Career Goals at Higher Levels *
RIVERHEAD, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Executive Coach Robert Paulson launched a new business SOLUTIONS today to meet the needs of executives in this changing business world.
"Many businessmen and women are experiencing a pervasive post-Covid stagnation. There are twists and turns in how professionals are navigating the global business market with new variables like managing and motivating remote workers, re-vamping employee evaluations, or keeping up with field-related technology," said Paulson. He added, "Now is the time to invest in how you manage, empowering yourself to be a more effective leader in this morphing business landscape."
Having been a successful executive coach for more than a decade, Robert Paulson offers comprehensive Conversational Feedback Plans for his clients, which includes an in-depth 360-leadership training module for middle to higher level managers, vice presidents, senior vice presidents, executive vice presidents, CEOs and COOs.
"I work with each client one-on-one, listening and sharing peer feedback to create an exclusive plan for you to move forward in your career," added Paulson.
Dan Ritchie Learning-Development Manager of H2M Architects said, "I had no idea on what to expect from Robert when I first decided to pursue executive coaching with him. Robert made some suggestions that nudged me out of my comfort zone and made a great impact on my life. I will be recommending Robert as a secret weapon to my corporate executives who need a personal business coach."
Robert Paulson, international executive coach, specializes in active listening and a results-oriented communication style developed on the tenets of Dale Carnegie's Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) modalities, and Marshall Goldsmith's leadership methodologies. Robert Paulson's dynamic hands-on coaching through Conversational Feedback Plans produces effective leaders who experience more success and maintain top positions within their respective fields.
After a professional loss in the financial arena that left Robert searching for a more meaningful path, Robert Paulson enrolled in Dale Carnegie training. Based on Dale Carnegie's inter-personal relationship principles, this philosophy provides an ethical practice on how positive thinking helps people feel—and therefore become successful. Together with his own perceptions and experiences, Robert infuses his unique modalities to develop beneficial solutions.
Robert Paulson is available as a resource for business content writers, journalists, podcasters and influencers to discuss management styles, changing business paradigms and what makes a good leader among other topics on how people perceive how they interact with others.
"I want to help other executives avoid losing out on career-changing opportunities that will improve their lives," said Paulson. Robert Paulson can be found at www.RobertPaulson.com.
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Letter to the editor: We need more logical gun-control laws
Guns don't kill people, people kill people. There should be more logical gun-control laws.
For decades now, there have been countless disputes over gun-control laws. People defending the rights, or advocating for the opposite. Regardless, gun-control laws are always going to be present, but a civilian should be able to get a gun to protect themselves from any outside force, by right of the government.
Individuals with a record should be forfeiting their right to carry and possess, and willingly know so when committing a crime or intent to do so, but past that, guns should be readily available.
This is because with international conflict, we are so unsure when a catastrophe could happen, and not everyone has the ability, resources, or paperwork to go through the necessary steps.
Of course, with all great things, there is limitation, but the limitation needs to happen to the people, not the guns themselves. No matter what, people with the intent to kill are going to carry out such a goal, with anything at their disposal. Guns simply make it easier, and hurries the inevitable.
But guns are necessary. Human protection, hunting for survival, on the instance that something happens, people deserve to be prepared. The people who haven't lost the privilege. There's always advocating for less gun control and more people control.
Alex Ake, Perry Township | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/05/07/letter-editor-we-need-more-logical-gun-control-laws/9553166002/ | 2022-05-07T09:26:10Z |
The national boutique coffee chain now has three stores in The Golden State
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Rock Coffee Bar, a national boutique coffee chain founded in Portland, Oregon, is opening a new Drive-Thru only store in Escondido, California. With more than 100 stores across seven states, this is Black Rock's third location in the San Diego area following the openings in Oceanside and Vista.
Known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel®️ energy drinks, Black Rock Coffee Bar is set to open on Friday September 16th at 1906 East Valley Parkway in Escondido. To celebrate its grand opening, Black Rock Coffee Bar will offer all customers free 16 oz. drinks all day on September 16th at this location. The store opens just in time for customers to enjoy Black Rock's delicious lineup of Fall drinks including a fan favorite, the Pumpkin Blondie.
"We are excited to add another store in the San Diego area," said Josh Pike, CEO of Black Rock Coffee Bar. "Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with just the right mix of small-town friendliness and big-city buzz, and we look forward to our baristas serving great coffee and providing a fun, high-energy experience for the community."
This Drive-Thru only location brings to the community Black Rock's updated branding, signage and building design. Drawing from it's past while incorporating a clean modern feel, customers can still count on exceptional customer service and industry-leading speed of service when ordering their favorite drinks.
Founded in 2008 in Portland, Oregon, an area of the Pacific Northwest known for its coffee excellence, Black Rock Coffee Bar continues its rapid expansion through the west and into the sunbelt, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The boutique coffee chain recently was named the Fastest Growing Private Company in Oregon and SW Washington in 2021 by the Portland Business Journal. Most recently, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 837th among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine's 5000 Annual List.
The Black Rock culture prides itself on providing opportunities for young people to learn how to lead, run a business, and develop people skills.
Black Rock Coffee Bar is a national boutique coffee shop that is known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks. Founded as a family owned and operated business in Oregon in 2008, Black Rock Coffee Bar has grown to more than 100 retail locations in seven states. The Black Rock culture prides itself on not only being a positive force for the communities it serves, but also the team members that fuel their locations day in and day out. An important aspect of their team mission is to recognize those that go above and beyond by displaying the 4G's of Black Rock – grit, growth, gratitude and grace.
For more information, visit https://br.coffee/
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DALLAS (KDAF) — She’s been called a “hero” by Oprah and dazzled the country on Dancing with the Stars.
Amy Purdy is partially bionic and 100% inspirational. Her story picks up where it almost ended, a near-fatal infection that just so happened to change her life for the better.
Now, Amy is a professional snowboarder who has won silver and bronze medals in the Paralympics.
This interview is part of a 30-minute Second Shot Sitdown. Click here to listen to the full episode. For more information, visit amypurdy.com | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/second-shot-sitdown-amy-purdy/ | 2022-05-05T17:40:39Z |
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated-device manufacturer of non-volatile memory (NVM) solutions, today announced it will have company experts present on two technical panels and exhibit its latest NVM solutions at next week's Flash Memory Summit (FMS). Macronix America Technical Marketing Manager Omar Mohammed will be part of the Wednesday panel session Ultra-Low Power Market Trends and Non-Volatile Memory System Design Strategies for IoT, Handheld and Wearable Applications, along with representatives from Garmin, KPGM and PRGA, a consulting firm for Medtronic. On Thursday, the company will host a panel session Flash Enables Memory-Centric AI Computing in Computational Storage, featuring Macronix Product Marketing Manager Donald Huang. Each panel session will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Additionally, Macronix will also exhibit at FMS the latest solutions in its high-performance octaflash and ArmorFlash™ memory families.
What
- Ultra-low Power Market Trends and Non-Volatile Memory System Design Strategies for IoT, Handheld and Wearable Applications – panel session SPOS-201-2 – Wednesday, August 3, 9:45-10-50 a.m.
- Flash Enables Memory-Centric AI Computing in Computational Storage – panel session SARC-301-2 – Thursday, August 4, 9:45-10:50 a.m.
- High-performance flash memory products exhibited at the Macronix booth, #1055 – during FMS exhibit hours
Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, Calif.
When: FMS runs August 2-4, 2022
More information on FMS sessions, go to https://bit.ly/3zgugid.
About Macronix
Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, provides a full range of NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality, innovative and performance-driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, networking and other market segments. Find out more at www.macronix.com.
ArmorFlash is a trademark of Macronix International Co., Ltd.
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BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 11, 2022, the "Great Wall Hero 2022—Beijing, the Night is Young" global promotional campaign event (hereinafter referred to as Great Wall Hero 2022) hosted by Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau was held at Yansha Wharf on the banks of the Liangma River.
Deputy director of Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau, Pang Wei, attended the event and delivered a speech. The event was also attended by more than 100 guests, including members of the cultural and tourism bureaus of local Beijing districts, representatives involved in the management of tourist attractions around the city, inbound tourism companies, media reporters, and foreign guests. The event was live streamed on Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau's official international social media accounts to share this wonderful moment with fans around the world.
With the background of the 14th Five-Year Plan, "Great Wall Hero 2022" aims to make Beijing into an international consumption center by showcasing Beijing's nighttime economy, landmark attractions, and unique cultural resources. The campaign's diverse coverage of culture, history, entertainment, and lifestyle, in combination with the promotion of emerging cultural tourism resources, lays a solid foundation for the future development of inbound tourism to Beijing. The event aims to stimulate the vitality of Beijing's international cultural tourism marketing and enhance Beijing's international influence.
At the event, Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau released five new "night economy" themed cultural tourism routes through different regions of Beijing, namely Beijing on Stage, Beijing Through Culture, Beijing for Families, Beijing in Fashion, and Beijing in Motion. The "Beijing, the Night is Young" cultural tourism routes focus on nightlife must-sees in Beijing and showcase Beijing's rich nighttime cultural tourism from the perspectives of food, accommodation, travel, tourism, shopping, and entertainment. The routes take in some of the most representative nighttime culture and tourism consumption zones in the city, including the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Liangma River, Bloomage Live at Wukesong, Sanlitun, and Qianmen Street, showing off Beijing's "nighttime charm."
Foreign experts who have lived and worked in Beijing for a long time were invited to the event to experience the five routes and share the extraordinary fun of Beijing nightlife. Among the invitees were five "Great Wall Heroes," including professional performers, artists, fashionistas, top chefs, and star sports coaches. As long-term Beijingers, they conveyed their love for Beijing by showcasing the fun journeys they took through the five different routes.
After the video launch session, the guests took a night cruise on the Liangma River. The Liangma River night cruise route was officially opened in July 2021. The total length of the cruise is 1.8 kilometers, starting from Yansha Wharf and ending at Solana Wharf and passing through a number of important landmarks. The tour was live streamed on the Visit Beijing Facebook page, allowing overseas fans to experience "Beijing, the Night is Young." The live stream was viewed 100,000 views in total.
The "Great Wall Hero 2022—Beijing, the Night is Young" global promotional campaign digs deep into the significance of Beijing as an ancient capital and a modern center with a unique local flavor, striving to promote the integrated development of cultural tourism and commerce, technology, sports and more to increase the number of culture and tourism products in the market. The supply of high-quality cultural and tourism resources will continuously enhance Beijing's consumption vitality, restore the vitality of the cultural tourism industry market, and help the construction of Beijing as an international consumption center.
"Great Wall Heroes" is a global marketing campaign launched by the Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau on Visit Beijing's international social media platforms. Every year, international influencers are invited to the event to experience the latest Beijing cultural tourism routes and products and promote them online through videos, photos, and more. It has been held for six consecutive sessions since 2016 and has become an important annual event to promote Beijing's culture and tourism resources. Each event is an organic combination of online and offline events to showcase all that Beijing has to offer in the best way possible. For example, "Great Wall Heroes" leveraged the China-US Year of Tourism to promote key cultural heritage belts like the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, as well as international events like the 2019 Beijing Horticultural Expo.
The tourism industry has been heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic since 2020, and the "Great Wall Heroes" global promotional campaign has adapted in response. Since the pandemic, influential foreign experts with long-term experience in Beijing's cultural tourism industry have been invited to talk about the city from an international perspective. By leveraging the industry influence of foreign celebrities, the campaign aims to promote Beijing's international image as an inbound tourism destination and stimulate cultural tourism exchanges and cooperation.
In 2020, the "Great Wall Hero 2020—Visit Beijing Again" global promotional event was held at Guancheng Square at Badaling Great Wall Scenic Spot. The event was combined with the "Beijing Great Wall Cultural Festival" to promote five Great Wall Cultural Tourism Routes. In a popular video, 20 foreign influencers dressed in Han-style costumes toured the Great Wall at night. The video strengthened cultural exchanges between China and other countries around the wall, and greatly enhanced the cultural influence of the Great Wall.
In 2021, the "Great Wall Hero 2021—Beijing Winter Charms" event was held at the Beijing National Speed Skating Oval, which is nicknamed "The Ice Ribbon." The event showed off Beijing's sporting and cultural facilities as a winter sports capital, alongside lively Spring Festival folk cultural elements. The event reached an exposure rate of over 20 million views, attracting 200 media reports. A video about the event was viewed more than 430,000 times.
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A quiet morning, strong thunderstorms late afternoon and evening!
Published: Apr. 2, 2022 at 5:52 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s a quiet and humid start to the weekend. We’re tracking a small low in the upper atmosphere that will move across the Suncoast a little before sunset into the evening hours. Thunderstorms will develop, possibly some severe storms. The main risk for us is strong straight-line winds and heavy downpours, with just a slight risk of an isolated and brief tornado. Storms could linger through 3 AM Sunday, then we dry out for Sunday. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday will bring another round of scattered afternoon storms. By Friday a cold front will drop far to the south bringing in cooler and much drier air. Dew points will drop into the 50s for a more comfortable feel by Friday.
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Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pledged an additional $1.3 billion Thursday for new weapons and economic assistance to help Ukraine in its strong but increasingly difficult battle against the Russian invasion, and he promised to seek much more from Congress to keep the guns, ammunition and cash flowing.
The latest military aid, Biden said, will be sent “directly to the front lines of freedom.”
“Putin is banking on us losing interest,” Biden said. The Russian president is betting that “Western unity will crack ... and once again we’re going to prove him wrong.”
The new package includes $800 million in military aid for much-needed heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and drones for the escalating battle in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. It builds on roughly $2.6 billion in military assistance that Biden previously approved.
There’s also a fresh $500 million in direct economic assistance t o Ukraine for government salaries, pensions and other programs. That raises the total U.S. economic support to $1 billion since Russia’s invasion began nearly two months ago.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the United States in his nightly address in Ukraine, saying the military aid was “just what we were waiting for.” Earlier in a virtual address to the World Bank meeting in Washington, he said his nation will also need up to $7 billion each month to make up for economic losses.
With tens of thousands of buildings damaged and key infrastructure in ruins, Ukraine “will need hundreds of billions of dollars to rebuild,” Zelenskyy said.
Biden underscored a need for the United States and Western allies to remain resolved in their support for Ukraine amid signs that Americans may becoming more wary of the war.
A poll published Thursday by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows Americans’ desire to get involved has waned somewhat. Some 32% say the U.S. should have a major role in the conflict. That’s ticked down from 40% last month, though it’s slightly higher than the 26% who said so in February. An additional 49% say the U.S. should have a minor role.
The president also announced that Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports, though that appeared to be largely symbolic. Russian ships bring a tiny amount of the cargo unloaded in the U.S., and “my guess is that ... a decent chunk of that was tankers transporting Russian oil which is now banned anyway,’’ said Colin Grabow, a research fellow who studies trade at the Cato Institute.
Overall, Biden said that $6.5 billion in security assistance that Congress approved last month as part of a $13.6 billion package for Ukraine could soon be “exhausted.” With the latest announcement, Biden has approved about $3.4 billion in military aid since Feb. 24. Congress’ overall total also included about $6.8 billion in direct economic assistance to care for refugees and provide economic aid to allies in the region impacted by the war — and additional funding for federal agencies to enforce economic sanctions against Russia and protect against cyber threats.
“Next week, I’m going to have to be sending to Congress a supplemental budget request to keep weapons and ammunition deployed without interruption,” Biden said.
Congress has signaled it is receptive to further requests and has been expecting there would be a need for further help for the Ukrainians. But the issue could become entwined with partisan fights over pandemic spending and immigration, complicating the pathway.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has expressed a willingness to consider more aid for Ukraine in recent weeks. “I think we need to say we want the Ukrainians to win, and we’re prepared to do everything we can to help them win,” McConnell said Monday in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
“We want to do more,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters at the Capitol, during an appearance with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. She said lawmakers would learn more about Biden’s latest funding request “in the next day or so, to be taken up as soon as we can. Next week.”
Biden has chosen retired Lt. Gen. Terry Wolff, a National Security Council official during the Obama administration, to oversee coordination of the security assistance to Ukraine, according to a White House official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the yet to be formally announced appointment, said Wolff was brought to the White House National Security Council team in recent days.
Biden spoke on the new assistance, and more broadly about the situation in Ukraine, hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the strategic city of Mariupol. Putin, however, ordered his troops not to risk more losses by storming the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the war’s iconic battleground.
Biden in an exchange with reporters following his remarks called Russia’s claim on Mariupol “questionable.”
Russian forces have destroyed much of southeastern port city, which has witnessed some of the fiercest fighting of the war. By Russian estimates, about 2,000 Ukrainian forces remain holed up in a sprawling steel plant, even as Russia continues to pound the industrial site and issue ultimatums for surrender.
Biden sought to make clear to Russians that plenty more military assistance for Ukraine would be coming.
“Sometimes we will speak softly and carry a large Javelin, because we’re sending a lot of those,” Biden said, paraphrasing Theodore Roosevelt and referring to an anti-tank missile system.
The new U.S. military assistance is to include 72 155mm howitzers, 144,000 artillery rounds, 72 vehicles used to tow to the howitzers onto battlefields, and over 121 Phoenix Ghost tactical drones, as well as field equipment and spare parts.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the drones were developed by the Air Force and fit a specific need of Ukrainian forces in the battle for the Donbas. The drones are produced by a U.S. company, Aevex Aerospace, in a program that began before Russia invaded on Feb. 24. Kirby said the Phoenix Ghost is similar to the armed Switchblade kamikaze drones that the Pentagon already is providing to Ukraine.
The 72 howitzers are in addition to the 18 announced last week the U.S. was transferring to Ukraine.
Biden’s decision to quadruple the number pledged in an arms package announced just last week reflects what is shaping up as a major ground battle in the contested Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
The Russians have been deploying additional artillery there in recent days as they aim to expand their offensive and attempt to take full control of the Donbas after retreating from a failed attempt to capture Kyiv, the capital. Heavy weaponry like artillery is expected to play a key role in the fighting in the relatively confined area where Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatists have been battling since 2014.
The announcements on new aid came against the backdrop of International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings this week dominated by how to manage the spillover from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Ahead of his remarks, Biden met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal. The Ukrainian leader also met on Thursday with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as well as Pelosi.
Yellen at a news conference said the economic aid the U.S. and allies have sent “is only the beginning of what Ukraine will need to rebuild.” She added that she’d be discussing efforts to further aid Ukraine with her Western counterparts this week.
“I think we stand united in recognizing we’ve got to find ways to meet Ukraine’s needs,” she said.
The Biden administration also announced a new program Thursday aimed at streamlining refugee applications for Ukrainians and others fleeing the fighting, while they are still in Europe. The U.S. will no longer routinely grant entry to those who show up at the U.S.-Mexico border seeking asylum, as thousands have.
The U.S. expects to admit up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and about 15,000 have come, mostly through Mexico.
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Associated Press writers Ben Fox, Alan Fram, Fatima Hussein, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller and Paul Wiseman contributed reporting.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Unity Software, Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Unity and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 10, 2022, after the market closed, Unity announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The Company also reduced its fiscal 2022 guidance, citing "challenges with monetization products." Specifically, Unity stated that "a fault in [Unity's] platform . . . resulted in reduced accuracy for [its] Audience Pinpointer tool, a revenue expensive issue given that [the] Pinpointer tool experienced significant growth post the IDFA changes."
On this news, Unity's stock price fell $17.83 per share, or approximately 37%, to close at $30.30 per share on May 11, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com
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Setting A New Hospital Record For The Largest Donation Received in its 123-Year History
PASADENA, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Charles Huang, chairman of the Charles Huang Foundation, today committed a $7 million donation to San Francisco's Chinese Hospital, the largest donation to the hospital of its kind. The donation ceremony was officiated by former San Francisco Mayor, Mr. Willie Brown today at Chinese Hospital with Dr. Huang and Foundation board members, Chinese Hospital's Board of Trustees, and its senior management.
Caption: Historic Donation to Chinese Hospital Check Presentation by Charles Huang Foundation
Former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown; Dr. Charles Huang, Chairman of Charles Huang Foundation; Mr. Kitman Chan, Chairman of Chinese Hospital's Board of Trustees; Dr. Jian Zhang, CEO of Chinese Hospital
"The Chinese Hospital is the kind of institution I want to support the most. It has an excellent tradition of caring for the local community, especially those less privileged groups. Education and Healthcare have always been the top priorities of my Foundation. This is also why, after making significant donations to my two alma maters in the UK and China, I chose the Chinese Hospital as the recipient of my first charitable donation in the US," said Dr. Huang. "Throughout the pandemic, we have witnessed anti-Asian, particularly anti-Chinese sentiment in American society. I hope that my donation can also show the American society that Asian Americans, in particular Chinese Americans, do care about our communities and give back to our communities in order to make our communities better and stronger."
The donation will fund redevelopment of the hospital outpatient tower infrastructure and creation of innovative programs that meet the healthcare needs of the Community. The renovated building will be named as the "Charles Huang Foundation Outpatient Tower." and provide additional capacity and services, including new subacute care beds and surgical suites, laboratory and administrative improvements, and mental health programs and nutrition services.
Dr. Jian Zhang, CEO of Chinese Hospital, said, "We're grateful to Dr. Huang for this generous gift which will allow us to expand much-needed services for our local community." Mr. Kitman Chan, chairman of Chinese Hospital's Board of Trustees, added, "This remarkable gift will enable the expansion of outstanding healthcare services San Franciscans need."
Dr. Charles Huang is founder and chairman of Pasaca Capital Inc., a California-based multi-billion-dollar evergreen fund with a global portfolio of companies in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, TMT, industrials & automation, and entertainment. Prior to founding Pasaca Capital, Dr. Huang has achieved exceptional success as a visionary leader ahead of his time in investment banking and automotive sectors. He was recognized as having "the Midas touch" because of his unrivaled stock selection skills and impeccable stock market calls.
Through the foundation, Dr. Huang has made substantial donations to his alma mater, including a $70 million donation to the University of Strathclyde, UK, a $40 million donation to Wuhan University, China, and a Hospital in Arcadia California.
In 2022 AAPI Heritage Month, Dr. Huang was recognized as one of the distinguished AAPI leaders and received the honor of "Excellence in Business" by California AAPI Legislative Caucus. In 2021, Dr. Huang was named "Philanthropreneur of the Year" by the California State Assembly. Pasaca Capital was named "Business of the Year".
The Charles Huang Foundation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a mission to accelerate and encourage education, health-related research, and entrepreneurship on a global platform. The Foundation works in partnership with governments, foundations, corporations, and institutions to establish educational and business opportunities that maximize the potential of aspiring scholars, researchers, and entrepreneurs. www.charleshuangfoundation.org/
Chinese Hospital is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization based in San Francisco's Chinatown. It's mission is to deliver quality health care in a cost-effective way and is responsive to the community's ethnic and cultural uniqueness. It traces its roots over 100 years to 1899, when the Chinatown community opened the Tung Wah Dispensary to provide eastern and western medicines for Chinese immigrants who could not access mainstream health facilities. A brand new replacement hospital opened in 2016. www.ChineseHospital-SF.org.
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June
Castroville Artichoke Festival – June 11-12
Experience a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to all things artichoke in the "Artichoke Capital of the World." The Castroville Artichoke Festival will return to the Monterey County Fairgrounds for a weekend filled with cooking demonstrations by Monterey County's top chefs, family-friendly activities and live entertainment. Taste-test unique artichoke dishes, including the always popular fried baby artichokes, and learn about the region's top growers. The festival will also include a wine tasting event featuring a host of California wineries. Tickets available online through June 12.
California State Parks Week – June 14-18
Join the first annual California State Parks Week celebration by responsibly exploring the six participating state parks in Monterey County. As part of Stewardship Day on June 17, Monterey State Historic Park invites visitors to learn about the conservation of some of California's oldest buildings during its Historic Sites Preservation Tour. Following the tour, head to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to hike the newly reopened Pfeiffer Falls Trail. Visitors can now enjoy a new segment of the trail that traverses the redwoods and includes majestic waterfall views. Find inner peace amid the bluffs at the under-the-radar Fort Ord Dunes State Park in Marina. The park's four miles of coastline offers beautiful views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
July
GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest – July 8-10
Held at the renowned WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the high-speed, family-friendly event includes over 180 riders competing in seven classes of road racing – HONOS Superbikes, Supersport, Stock 100, Twin Cup, Junior Cup, King of the Baggers and Heritage Cup. Enjoy qualifying races on Friday before two full days of racing on Saturday and Sunday. Ticket packages offer the opportunity to meet the riders at the open race paddock and ride on the famous track with the Saturday Fan Lap.
California Rodeo Salinas – July 21-24
As the largest rodeo in California, the event takes place at the Salinas Sports Complex and features performances by cowboys and cowgirls from across the U.S. Events include bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding and more. Visitors can also enjoy shopping, food and the always-entertaining track acts. New to this year's action-packed lineup is the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)'s Xtreme Bulls Tour. The tour, showcasing PRCA's top bull riders, will make a stop at the Salinas Sports Complex on July 20.
Carmel Bach Festival – July 14-30
The Carmel Bach Festival will once again celebrate the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Now in its 85th year, the two-week festival will feature an array of concerts at stunning venues throughout Carmel-by-the-Sea, including the Sunset Cultural Center and the historic Carmel Mission Basilica. Festival highlights include the Light of my Life, Brahms' Requiem and Easter Oratorio concerts. While in town, be sure to taste your way through some of the region's best wines on the Carmel-by-the-Sea Wine Walk, a self-paced and self-guided tour using a mobile app, and catch a sunset at Carmel Beach.
August
Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival – August 6
The agricultural bounty of the Salinas Valley will be on full display in Oldtown Salinas on August 6. Stroll along Main Street and browse food and wine sampling stations highlighting the fertile land of the Salinas Valley. The region, nicknamed the "Salad Bowl of the World," produces 150 different crops and award-winning wine varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Tickets purchased in advance or at the door include wine and beer tastings along with an abundance of culinary delights from local chefs.
Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance – August 12-21
As one of the most anticipated automobile events in the world, car enthusiasts and collectors alike gather in August to enjoy nearly 30 car events over 10 days. The event kicks off on August 12 with a classic car show along Monterey's Alvarado Street and concludes with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on the legendary 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. A tradition going back over half a century, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is where the finest collector cars meet and compete. For a sneak peak of the cars participating in Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, head to the Pebble Beach Tour dʻElegance by Rolex on August 18. Other can't-miss events include Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17-20 and The Little Car Show in downtown Pacific Grove on August 17.
Sand City West End Celebration – August 27-28
Watch as Sand City comes alive with over 100 visual and performing artists showcasing their talents during the Sand City West End Celebration. During the two-day event, six blocks of Sand City are transformed into sidewalk galleries and theaters while live music from local acts fill the air. Stroll the streets while sipping wine, beer or a nitro margarita from local vendors including Post No Bills Craft Beer House. Visitors can mix their art-filled escape with equal parts beach time during a stay at nearby Monterey Tides. Nestled among the sand dunes, the boutique hotel is the perfect spot to catch one of Monterey County's magnificent sunsets and enjoy oceanfront dining
September
Monterey County Fair – September 1-5
Labor Day weekend fun will be in full force at the Monterey County Fair held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Come ready to partake in all the traditional fair fun with carnival rides and games, delicious food, art exhibits, livestock competitions and more.
Monterey Jazz Festival – September 23-25
Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world. The festival will return in September with three days of programming dedicated to the legacy of jazz in Monterey. This year's headliners include vocalist Gregory Porter, Cuban pianist-composer Chucho Valdés performing La Creación, the all-women supergroup, Artemis, and more. Three-day and single-day tickets are available for purchase online. For a preview of all the fun to come, listen to the custom 2022 Monterey Jazz Festival playlist on Spotify.
All Summer Long
Farmers' Markets
Earning the name the "Salad Bowl of the World," it is no surprise Monterey County is home to a plethora of farmers' markets of varying sizes and specialties. The region offers 1.4 million acres of land that produces lettuce, strawberries, artichokes, wine grapes and more. Several markets also feature food booths serving up Monterey County's finest delicacies. Live entertainment makes the Old Monterey Marketplace, held Tuesdays on Alvarado Street, a local favorite.
Art Walks
On the second Saturday of every month, visitors can partake in Carmel-by-the-Sea's Carmel Art Walk. Starting at Kevin Milligan Gallery and ending at Bennett Sculpture, the walk is the perfect way to be immersed in the village's lively art scene, which comes complete with nearly 100 galleries within one-square mile. Standout artist-owned galleries include Lisa's Studio, Gallery North and Travis Hall Fine Art.
Live Music
Nothing says summertime like live music. Monterey County offers a variety of venues to enjoy live music including Carmel Plaza in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Folktale Winery in sun-soaked Carmel Valley. For a live music experience unique to the Monterey Bay, dine at Pebble Beach Resorts and listen to the bagpiper put the golf course to sleep at sunset with a sweet melody.
Visitors are encouraged to travel responsibly in Monterey County by following all current health and safety guidelines and respecting the area's iconic landscapes by staying on trails and leaving no trace behind. For more information on what's happening in Monterey County this summer, checkout the events tab and plan a trip at SeeMonterey.com or download the See Monterey app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) is a 501c6 non-profit organization that drives tourism for Monterey County. Tourism is the largest industry on the Monterey Peninsula and the second largest in the County. The MCCVB is a partnership of the hospitality community and local governments that aims to drive business growth through compelling marketing and targeted sales initiatives that maximize the benefits of tourism to its guests, members and the community. Travel spending in Monterey County was $2.5 billion in 2021, supporting 21,600 jobs and generating $264 million in state and local tax revenue that directly benefited the community. For more information, visit www.SeeMonterey.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
MEDIA CONTACT
Rachel Dinbokowitz
rachel@seemonterey.com
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CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeking to ensure that everyone has equal access to its website, Liberty HealthShare has added AudioEye's world-class technology to LibertyHealthShare.org.
AudioEye's technology and services help identify and resolve accessibility issues for online visitors who might have a disability that impacts their use of a website.
"We are excited about working with AudioEye, which will bring robust and easy-to-use accessibility solutions to our members and others interested in learning about medical cost sharing," said Dorsey Morrow, Liberty HealthShare chief executive officer. "By creating an equally accessible experience for all site visitors, AudioEye will help Liberty Healthshare reach the broadest possible audience."
The technology automatically monitors Liberty HealthShare's website for more than 400 accessibility issues, fixes 70 of those issues automatically, and monitors the site for other barriers for people with disabilities. It helps keep the website in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards.
Website visitors can use this technology seamlessly with assistive technology, or they can mitigate certain issues by clicking on an icon displayed on the homepage. There, they can make changes to how the website is displayed and structured to make it easier for them to use.
Established in 1995, Liberty HealthShare is a non-profit 501(c) Christian medical cost-sharing ministry focused on members helping each other in times of need. The faith-based program is a caring community of more than 100,000 health-conscious individuals and families who choose to support one another and agree to the Christian values of stewardship to make healthcare affordable for all. Learn more about Liberty HealthShare at www.libertyhealthshare.org.
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- Total revenue of $345.2 million, up 9% y/y, and $349.0 million on a constant currency basis, up 11% y/y
- Total bookings of $354.6 million, up 3% y/y, and $365.2 million on a constant currency basis, up 7% y/y
- Partners continue to turn to the Wix platform, resulting in partners revenue of $84.9 million or 25% of total revenue, up 31% y/y and representing a two year CAGR of 56%
- Cost reduction plan expected to generate approximately $150 million of annualized cost savings and accelerate margin expansion
- Launched a new Wix Editor experience, combining AI capabilities with new advanced features to create an even more powerful and intuitive web creation experience
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. In addition, the Company provided its initial outlook for the third quarter. Please visit the Wix Investor Relations website at https://investors.wix.com/ to view the Q2'22 Shareholder Update and other materials.
"We are pleased with our fundamental business improvement this quarter as Wix continues to be the go-to platform for any type of user and any type of business globally," said Avishai Abrahami, Wix Co-founder and CEO. "The strong results of our growth initiatives continue. Despite the current macroeconomic environment, we are focused on what is under our control — driving operational efficiencies to accelerate our path to profitability while continuing to execute on growth initiatives, such as launching the new Wix Editor this quarter. We remain committed to executing on our three-year financial plan, enhancing our differentiated business model and delivering innovative capabilities for our users to drive shareholder value."
Lior Shemesh, CFO at Wix, added, "Our results this quarter reflect continued market-wide volatility. We are executing on the three-year plan we shared in May and are undertaking a cost reduction plan that we expect will save approximately $150 million in annualized expenses. These cost reduction measures are expected to accelerate expansion of our gross margin and operating margin as well as help us achieve our free cash flow target as presented in our three-year plan even if market conditions continue to be challenged in 2023."
Cost reduction plan
As part of our commitment to execute on the three-year plan and achieve the free cash flow targets introduced at our Analyst Day in May, today we are announcing a set of comprehensive cost reduction measures that will result in approximately $150 million of annualized cost savings. These savings are not one-time in nature and will continue to be realized on a run-rate basis. Approximately 20% of the annualized savings are expected to be realized already in 2022. Further, these cost savings do not include any reduction to our user acquisition marketing investments that we adjust to match our TROI thresholds, which we have not changed.
We expect that these reductions in our cost structure will result in free cash flow as a percentage of revenue (excluding headquarters capital expenditures) to be in line with our three-year plan and accelerate margin expansion ahead of the three-year plan in 2023 and beyond.
Key aspects of the plan include right-sizing our workforce and future hiring targets across multiple functions to realign with the operating environment today and optimizing additional operating costs that are not revenue generating.
We continue to take a deeper look to identify additional areas of productivity improvements across our care, sales and marketing, and engineering functions as well as opportunities to rationalize our real estate footprint, among other potential levers.
These measures will allow us to increase our focus on and investment in our highest conviction growth opportunities.
Many of these actions are already underway. Of these $150 million of annualized savings, roughly 25% will come from cost of revenue, mainly our care organization, which will lead to approximately 200 basis points of gross margin improvement in 2023 compared to our three-year plan presented in May. The other 75% of savings will come primarily from operating expenses with a small amount being capital expenditures.
Q2 2022 Financial Results
- Total revenue in the second quarter of 2022 was $345.2 million, up 9% y/y and representing a two year CAGR of 21%
- Transaction revenue was $36.8 million, up 13% y/y
- Total bookings in the second quarter of 2022 were $354.6 million, up 3% y/y and representing a two year CAGR of 15%
- Total gross margin on a GAAP basis in the second quarter of 2022 was 61%
- Total non-GAAP gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 62%
- GAAP net loss in the second quarter of 2022 was $111.2 million, or $1.92 per share
- Non-GAAP net loss in the second quarter of 2022 was $7.8 million, or $0.14 per share
- Net cash used by operating activities for the second quarter of 2022 was $(2.7) million, while capital expenditures totaled $13.2 million, leading to free cash flow of $(15.9) million
Financial Outlook
Our guidance for the second half reflects demand that has reset to pre-COVID-19 levels and FX rate headwinds experienced since May.
For Q3, we expect total revenue to be $341 to $345 million, representing 7 - 8% y/y growth. For the full year, we now expect revenue to grow 8 - 10% y/y. These ranges include the impact of y/y FX rates through July, discontinued commercial activities in Russia and the assumption that market conditions remain challenged for the remainder of the year.
We expect free cash flow to be roughly 2 - 3% of revenue in 2022, inclusive of the cost reduction plan and y/y FX rate headwinds through July. On a y/y constant currency basis, this would translate into free cash flow margin of 4 - 5% of revenue for full year 2022.
Despite these lower revenue growth expectations, we expect that the cost reduction plan we have implemented will allow free cash flow as a percentage of revenue (excluding headquarters capital expenditures) in 2023 to be in line with the three-year plan outlined in May and drive accelerated gross and operating margins compared to the plan even if market conditions continue to be challenged in 2023. We are committed to this plan and are taking the necessary actions to achieve it.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Wix will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should register and join at https://register.vevent.com/register/I75e57676e62f46a4bdce023f055300a6. A replay of the call will be available through August 9, 2023 via the registration link.
Wix will also offer a live and archived webcast of the conference call, accessible from the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at https://investors.wix.com/.
About Wix.com Ltd.
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to take full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Operating Metrics
To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Wix uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: bookings, cumulative cohort bookings, bookings on a constant currency basis, revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, free cash flow, free cash flow, as adjusted, free cash flow margins, non-GAAP R&D expenses, non-GAAP S&M expenses, non-GAAP G&A expenses, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP cost of revenue expense, non-GAAP financial expense, non-GAAP tax expense (collectively the "Non-GAAP financial measures"). Measures presented on a constant currency or FX neutral basis have been adjusted to exclude the effect of y/y changes in foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Bookings is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by adding the change in deferred revenues and the change in unbilled contractual obligations for a particular period to revenues for the same period. Bookings include cash receipts for premium subscriptions purchased by users as well as cash we collect from business solutions, as well as payments due to us under the terms of contractual agreements for which we may have not yet received payment. Cash receipts for premium subscriptions are deferred and recognized as revenues over the terms of the subscriptions. Cash receipts for payments and the majority of the additional products and services (other than Google Workspace) are recognized as revenues upon receipt. Committed payments are recognised as revenue as we fulfill our obligation under the terms of the contractual agreement. Non-GAAP gross margin represents gross profit calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization, divided by revenue. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) represents operating income (loss) calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, amortization, acquisition-related expenses and sales tax expense accrual and other G&A expenses (income). Non-GAAP net income (loss) represents net loss calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, amortization, sales tax expense accrual and other G&A expenses (income), amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs and acquisition-related expenses and non-operating foreign exchange expenses (income). Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share represents non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of shares used in computing GAAP loss per share. Free cash flow represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow, as adjusted, represents free cash flow further adjusted to exclude capital expenditures associated with our new headquarters. Free cash flow margins represent free cash flow divided by revenue. Non-GAAP cost of revenue represents cost of revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP R&D expenses represent R&D expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP S&M expenses represent S&M expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP G&A expenses represent G&A expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP operating expenses represent operating expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP financial expense represents financial expense calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for unrealized gains of equity investments, amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs and non-operating foreign exchange expenses. Non-GAAP tax expense represents tax expense calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for provisions for income tax effects related to non-GAAP adjustments.
The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these measures provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the reconciliation tables provided below. The accompanying tables have more details on the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures and the related reconciliations between these financial measures. The Company is unable to provide reconciliations of free cash flow, free cash flow, as adjusted, cumulative cohort bookings, non-GAAP gross margin, and non-GAAP tax expense to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort because items that impact those GAAP financial measures are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Such information may have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on our future financial results.
Wix also uses Creative Subscriptions Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) as a key operating metric. Creative Subscriptions ARR is calculated as Creative Subscriptions Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) multiplied by 12. Creative Subscriptions MRR is calculated as the total of (i) all active Creative Subscriptions in effect on the last day of the period, multiplied by the monthly revenue of such Creative Subscriptions, other than domain registrations in effect on the last day of the period; (ii) the average revenue per month from domain registrations; (iii) monthly revenue from other partnership agreements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements may include projections regarding our future performance, including, but not limited to revenue, bookings and free cash flow, and may be identified by words like "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "aim," "forecast," "indication," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "outlook," "future," "will," "seek" and similar terms or phrases. The forward-looking statements contained in this document, including the quarterly and annual guidance, are based on management's current expectations, which are subject to uncertainty, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, our expectation that we will be able to attract and retain registered users and generate new premium subscriptions; our expectation that we will be able to increase the revenue we derive from the sale of premium subscriptions and business solutions, through our partners; our expectation that new products and developments, as well as third-party products we will offer in the future within our platform, will receive customer acceptance and satisfaction, including the growth in market adoption of our online commerce solutions; our assumption that historical user behavior can be extrapolated to predict future user behavior; our expectations regarding execution of our multi-year strategic plan and cost reduction plan; our prediction of the future revenues generated by our user cohorts and our ability to maintain and increase such revenue growth; our expectation to maintain and enhance our brand and reputation; our expectation that we will effectively execute our initiatives to scale and improve our user support function through our Customer Care team, and thereby increase user retention, user engagement and sales; our expectation that our products created for markets outside of North America will continue to generate growth in those markets; our plans to successfully localize our products, including by making our product, support and communication channels available in additional languages and to expand our payment infrastructure to transact in additional local currencies and accept additional payment methods; our expectations regarding the extent of the impact on our business and operations of the COVID-19 pandemic, including uncertainty relating to expected consumer dynamics after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the effectiveness of government policies, vaccine administration rates and other factors; our expectation regarding the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on our business; our expectations relating to the repurchase of our ordinary shares and/or Convertible Notes pursuant to our repurchase program; our expectation that we will effectively manage the growth of our infrastructure; changes we expect may occur to technologies used in our solutions; our expectations regarding the outcome of any regulatory investigation or litigation, including class actions; our expectations regarding future changes in our cost of revenues and our operating expenses on an absolute basis and as a percentage of our revenues, as well as our ability to achieve profitability; our expectations regarding changes in the global, national, regional or local economic, business, competitive, market, and regulatory landscape, including as a result of increasing interest rates and inflationary pressures, lasting effects of COVID-19, and as a result of the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia; our planned level of capital expenditures and our belief that our existing cash and cash from operations will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future; our expectations with respect to the integration and performance of acquisitions; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key personnel; our expectations about entering into new markets and attracting new customer demographics, including our ability to successfully attract new partners and grow our partner activities as anticipated and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2022. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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ZAPATA, Texas (Border Report) — The Rio Grande is at its lowest levels in almost three decades in rural Zapata County, and there isn’t enough water to be drawn for the 15,000 border residents who depend on it as their sole water source, Border Report has learned.
Dry rocks jut from the shores of Falcon Lake, where the Rio Grande runs into before it continues to the Gulf Coast. Stakes in the middle of the lake — used to mark the international boundary line with Mexico — stand feet exposed above the water line, which dwindles daily.
“The water has receded so much that they might not be able to take water out,” said U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democrat who represents this region of deep South Texas.
The current water level in Falcon Lake is only at 11%, according to the National Weather Service.
Daily triple-digit heat for the past three weeks has caused the water to drop 3 inches per day. That has left the lake with and only a foot of water above a 30-foot mass of mud and silt below, Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell said.
The thick silt and low water levels prevent county pumps from drawing in water, and Rathmell worries that any day, the county could be without any drinking water.
“It’s a dire situation,” Rathmell told Border Report on Thursday as he gave a tour of Falcon Lake from atop a catwalk where the county’s pumps draw water. “It’s our only source of water for our residents. So it’s vital for our community to exist.”
The pumps now sit idle. County officials have brought in a portable pump, which they hope will be able to siphon some water off the top of the drying lake. But Rathmell says they are watching it “day to day” and fear soon they will completely run out of usable water.
“It’s a very critical situation due to the lake being almost 70 years old since constructed and impounded and sedimentation during those years have left upper reaches of the lake, where our water intake structure is, with as much as 30 feet of just silt and mud. There’s no depth of the river at this point and we’re struggling to pull water and treat for our residents,” Rathmell said.
County officials have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a $1 million emergency assistance grant. They have also asked state and federal officials for help.
Cuellar, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, says he is trying to get funding from Congress for Fiscal Year 2023 to dredge Falcon Lake. But that also would require permission from the International Boundary and Water Commission, which regulate this international river with its Mexican counterparts.
In the meantime, Rathmell has declared a county emergency, and water restrictions have been ordered for local residents.
Retired banker Renator Ramirez used to own the golf course in downtown Zapata until he sold it to the county six months ago. He says it was popular for its green fairways and tall palm trees. But now, the grass at the Los Ebanos Golf Course is brown and dry because of water restrictions, and the day we visited it was empty.
“This used to be like the Masters. It used to be completely green. We were really proud of it. So now here we are; absolute drought and dry grass,” said Ramirez, 82, as he tooled around in an electric golf cart.
Falcon Lake was formed in 1954 when the Falcon Reservoir was built 30 miles downstream, forcing residents of the former town of Zapata to relocate to higher ground about 3 miles from the border.
Rathmell says that was an extreme hardship on families here but they did it because they were ordered to by federal officials, at the time, in order to safeguard from flooding residents living downstream in the Rio Grande Valley.
Now there are over 1 million residents in the Rio Grande Valley who have been spared flooding and have adequate water supplies, thanks to the dam.
Rathmell says federal officials should step up and help Zapata County now.
“This community sacrificed. They had to sacrifice their homes, their lands for the construction of Falcon Lake,” Rathmell said. “The federal government should be responsible for making sure the residents of Zapata County have adequate drinking water and they should bear the cost of these costs that currently the taxpayers of Zapata County are having to endure.”
He says that other border communities should also be forced to ration water to help.
Dry tocks are exposed July 28, 2022, on the banks of Falcon Lake in Zapata, Texas. Right: The county’s water pumping system isn’t working because lake levels are too low due to drought. (Sandra Sanchez/Border Report Photos)
Melissa Cigarroa, board president of the Rio Grande International Studies Center, a Laredo-based nonprofit that studies the river, says more aggressive actions need to be taken now to prevent future drying up and sedimentation of the river.
The Rio Grande is also the only source of drinking water for Laredo’s 250,000 residents who are about an hour’s-drive west of Zapata.
Cigarroa says the thick silt not only reduces water depth but also makes it easier for migrants to walk across.
“Sedimentation creates security issues and water issues because when the river becomes shallower (due to sedimentation) it is easier to cross in places and more water is lost to evaporation. We must address this up and down the Rio Grande,” Cigarroa said.
Her organization is behind a movement to create a Binational River Corridor between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo to enhance conservation efforts on both sides of the river. And she says if it gets off the ground in Laredo, then they hope to expand it to other parts of the border, to areas like Zapata. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/dire-situation-drought-threatens-texas-border-countys-lone-water-supply/ | 2022-08-01T20:02:51Z |
Celebrating ambitious pioneers tackling our biggest challenges
SALT LAKE CITY, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that MTN OPS co-founder and CEO Trevor Farnes was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Mountain West Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Farnes was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
"Being recognized for such a prestigious award is exciting, humbling and a perfect opportunity to spotlight the hard work of our team and leaders," said Farnes. "We are excited to continue in our journey to lift others up by sharing health and nutrition with the world, and I am incredibly grateful for this recognition."
MTN OPS' mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families by inspiring them to achieve their ultimate level of performance through high quality energy and performance products, backed by science. Through its Operation Conquer Hunger initiative, the company has donated more than three million meals to children in need through charity partners.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 17. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
MTN OPS™ is an American owned and made performance-lifestyle company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes outdoor energy and nutritional products. MTN OPS improves the lives of individuals and families by inspiring them to achieve their ultimate level of performance through the highest quality energy and performance products, backed by science and a community created to unify us in our journey to CONQUER MORE. For more information, visit www.mtnops.com.
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In the Mountain West region, sponsors also include Colliers International, Cresa, Diversified Insurance, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Realth LLP, Silicon Slopes, Strong & Hanni Law Firm, Truss and Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
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ATLANTA -- Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is forming a Senate study committee to look for ways to foster growth at Georgia's historically black colleges and universities and promote access to high-demand industries for the schools' graduates.
The Interim Legislative Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities will include four Senate Democrats and one Republican. As lieutenant governor, Duncan serves as president of the Senate.
"Georgia's recognition as a leader in work force diversity would not be possible without the support of the state's HBCUs, which produce top-notch graduates that go on to serve as leaders in their respective industries," Duncan said Wednesday. "This committee will play a vital role in ensuring the Peach State has the necessary infrastructure to promote and retain the talents of HBCUs and their graduates."
The committee will be chaired by Sen. Sonya Halpern, D-Atlanta.
"As the daughter of parents who both attended an HBCU and with the rich history and significant economic impact our HBCUs have played in our state, I commend Lt. Gov. Duncan for this opportunity to identify ways the state can further eliminate roadblocks in the higher education system and promote opportunities for communities of color,” Halpern said. “I look forward to producing an impactful outcome from the committee’s findings.”
Other members of the committee include Sens. Jason Anavitarte, R-Dallas; Tonya Anderson, D-Lithonia; Freddie Powell Sims, D-Dawson, and Valencia Seay, D-Riverdale.
Georgia's HBCUs include Albany State University, Savannah State University and Fort Valley State University -- all members of the University System of Georgia -- Paine College in Augusta, and the institutions that comprise the Atlanta University Center: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proudly announcing that attorney Peter Sobota has become Board Certified in Aviation Law. Board certification is The Florida Bar's official independent determination of a lawyer's expertise to practice in a specialty field of law. It is the gold standard for Florida lawyers, representing recognition by a lawyer's peers that they have attained a level of professional expertise in their chosen field. Visit Aviation Law Florida for more information about Peter Sobota and the wide range of aviation legal services available.
An aviation education and more than 35 years of flying experience provide a unique basis for understanding aviation legal issues. Mr. Sobota earned his degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a minor in Aviation and Aerospace Safety, which provides a foundation for the technical knowledge, expertise, and skill needed to understand complex aviation matters. He holds a commercial pilot certificate with multiengine, instrument, and high performance ratings, and is also a licensed Part 107 small unmanned aircraft systems (drone) pilot. Peter Sobota is a standing member of The Florida Bar Aviation Law Committee and is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes the highest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
Peter Sobota grew up in Hollywood, Florida, graduated from South Broward High School, and currently resides in Weston, Florida with his wife and children. He began his law practice in a prominent Fort Lauderdale law firm before founding the law firm SOBOTA P.L. and launching Aviation Law Florida. His main office is located in Davie, Florida and features convenient access from all South Florida airports. Peter Sobota is also a member of the D.C. Bar and admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court. A representative list of available aviation legal services includes:
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SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – Applebee’s unveiled a set of lip glosses they say are inspired by chicken wing sauce flavors you can find around the country.
The restaurant chain partnered with Winky Lux, a New York-based makeup company, to create the Saucy Gloss line. The collection includes four different “flavors” including Get Me Hot Buffalo, Sweet Chile Kiss, Be My Honey Pepper, and Honey BBQ-T, each with their own taste and hue.
“Applebee’s is known for first dates and wings – which are one of our most popular menu items,” Applebee’s Chief Marketing Officer Joel Yashinsky said in a news release. Yashinsky goes on to suggest you “spice up your date night” – which seems like a likely result of kissing while wearing hot sauce-flavored makeup.
Along with the announcement of the lip gloss line, Applebees released a two-and-a-half-minute video on YouTube, showing off the colors and flavors in a “Lady Marmalade”-inspired music video urging the public to “taste my face.”
“We are so excited to partner with Applebee’s in such an unexpected way,” Natalie Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Winky Lux, said in the release. “We love adding a playful touch to everyday beauty. … This collaboration captures the cutting-edge product innovation and playful spirit of our brand.”
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MEXICO CITY, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it will host an ordinary certificate holders' meeting Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. CT. in the office of the Common Representative, Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located at Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, floor 9, Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600, México, Ciudad de México.
The agenda for the Ordinary Holders' Meeting includes the management presentation with respect to the triggering of an incentive fee by its sponsor, Prologis, in accordance with the Management Agreement and approval of the holders to carry out the issuance of additional Certificados Bursátiles Fiduciarios Inmobilarios ("CBFIs") to be applied as payment of the Incentive Fee in accordance with Clause 8.3 of the Management Agreement.
Should the holders not approve the issuance of the CBFIs, the incentive fee will be paid in cash as provided in the Management Agreement. Any new CBFIs issued for the payment of the incentive fee will be subject to a lock-up period of six months.
For more information, please visit the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website at www.fibraprologis.com.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of March 31, 2022, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 227 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 43.4 million square feet (4.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
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Coronavirus forces cancellations in Jazz Fest’s 2nd weekend
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Willie Nelson is cancelling an upcoming performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival and postponing other shows after a positive case of the coronavirus in his band.
The 89-year-old musician posted on his band’s website on Friday that “due to a positive Covid case in the Willie Nelson Family Band” two upcoming shows scheduled to happen May 6 and May 7 would be postponed and that Nelson’s Sunday performance at Jazz Fest would be cancelled.
Nelson was slated to close the Gentilly Stage — the same stage where his son Lukas Nelson is performing earlier in the day with his band the Promise of the Real. No replacement for the elder Nelson has yet been announced.
The news comes after Melissa Etheridge announced Thursday that she would not be able to perform Saturday at Jazz Fest due to “COVID hitting my crew.” Mavis Staples will perform during that time period instead.
“Oh my heart hurts not to be there. Mavis will be amazing, I know. I am hoping I can be asked back again. Dave and crew are healing. Thank you for all the well wishes. COVID heartbreak,” tweeted Etheridge after news that Staples would appear on Saturday was announced.
Also on Friday, legendary New Orleans bass player George Porter Jr. said on Instagram that he had the coronavirus and was out for the rest of the festival. The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate reported that Porter played multiple shows during Jazz Fest’s first weekend and had a number of performances scheduled outside the festival during the second weekend.
The seven-day festival started on Friday, April 29, and ends Sunday, May 8.
The event draws tens of thousands to the city’s Fair Grounds Race Course, where as many as 80 musical acts perform daily on more than a dozen stages, complemented by art and craft exhibits and an array of booths featuring foods from Louisiana and beyond. While it attracts national and international talent such as Nelson and Etheridge, the festival is also known for showcasing the wide gamut of musical talent and genres found in Louisiana such as zydeco, gospel, blues and of course, jazz.
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Program will fill the education gap and teach students foundational skills related to new technologies
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERFI, Inc., a leading Impact-as-a-Service™ education innovator, today announced that it will be bringing highly sought after crypto and web3 digital education to high school students across the United States at no-cost this fall.
With the continued rise in popularity and adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology, EVERFI is committed to building the missing learning layer around these new topics for its community of learners. By leveraging its infrastructure and strategic partner network, EVERFI seeks to bridge the crypto knowledge gap at scale – providing students with the education needed to understand these new concepts and to support better decision-making.
"The rapid advancement and adoption of crypto and blockchain technology have created an urgent need for an engaging and interactive education curriculum," said Tom Davidson, founder and CEO, EVERFI. "The stakes are high, the concepts are complex, and there is a demand for foundational crypto and web3 education nationwide. Given our vast network in K-12 education, we are the most trusted resource to deliver this critical education to students before they risk making a costly financial decision."
EVERFI's digital education products are used by more than 25,000 schools nationwide, putting the company in a unique position to bring this critical education to millions of students each year. The company is set to launch an Intro to Crypto course for students this fall and will unveil it to more than 6,500 teachers during today's LearnOn educator conference. The interactive course will provide students with a foundational understanding of digital assets, blockchain technology, and the evolving applications of these new technologies in everyday life.
"Our mission has always been to democratize education and ensure everyone has access to critical information that will equip them to make informed decisions as they prepare for their future," said Davidson. "We are continuing to build the missing learning layer and deliver next-generation learning topics to K-12 students nationwide, regardless of their zip code."
To learn more about EVERFI's financial education and cryptocurrency offerings, please visit https://everfi.com/financial-education/crypto/.
EVERFI from Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI's Impact-as-a-ServiceTM solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. In 2020, the company was recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on Fortune Magazine's Impact 20 List. The company was also named to the 2021 GSV EdTech 150, a list of the most transformative growth companies in digital learning. Blackbaud, the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, acquired EVERFI in December of 2021. To learn more about EVERFI please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter @EVERFI.
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks and the other risk factors occasionally set forth in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, of which free copies are available at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA), Public Law Section will honor UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky with its highest award on October 3, 2022, following the constitutional law scholar's talk on "Our Imperiled Democracy."
Dean of Berkeley Law since 2017, Chemerinsky was previously the founding Dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Law. He has taught law since 1980, including more than two decades at the University of Southern California Law School.
He has authored more than 200 law review articles and 14 books, including leading casebooks and treatises about constitutional law, criminal procedure, and federal jurisdiction. One of the country's leading academic commenters on the U.S. Supreme Court, his op-eds and columns frequently appear in the Los Angeles Times, The Sacramento Bee, the ABA Journal, the Daily Journal, and newspapers across the country. In 2016, he was named a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
CLA's Public Law Section will present Chemerinsky with the Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award on October 3, 2022, during a reception from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley, Calif. The award is presented annually to recognize a public law practitioner who has provided outstanding service to the public and possesses an exemplary reputation in the legal community and the highest of ethical standards. Since 2008, the award has been named for former Chief Justice Ronald M. George in recognition of his distinguished career.
"This award recognizes Dean Chemerinsky's exemplary contributions to educating lawyers and the public about the Constitution and the rule of law," said CLA CEO and Executive Director Oyango A. Snell. "His long track record of prolific writing and public speaking has helped to improve the public's understanding of these legal principles, which are critical to a functioning democracy."
The award reception will follow CLA Public Law Section's program "Our Imperiled Democracy," from 4–5:15 p.m. at UC Berkeley School of Law. Featuring Chemerinsky as keynote speaker, the program will explore the legal and political developments threatening democracy in the United States.
"There are few legal scholars in the country who have such an outstanding depth of knowledge of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Constitution," CLA President Jeremy M. Evans said. "CLA appreciates Dean Chemerinsky's tireless efforts to share his wisdom and experience with the legal profession and the public and encourage a variety of legal opinions."
Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA's mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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The Promotions and Reorganization of The Research Department Will Position ARK Invest to Surface and Capitalize on the Breadth of Innovation Evolving Today and to Expand into New Asset Classes and Geographies
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK" or "ARK Invest"), an investment adviser focused solely on investing in disruptive innovation, announced today plans to scale its Research Department, promoting Brett Winton to the role of Chief Futurist and four Senior Research Analysts to Director roles, and hiring five Research Associates.
"According to our research, emerging innovation platforms will transform our lives and the global economy radically, potentially scaling their equity market capitalizations from $7-8 trillion today to more than $200 trillion in 2030," stated Cathie Wood, ARK's Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer. "This reorganization will help us scale the team and develop deeper expertise in various research domains while surfacing convergences between and among technologies that are creating S-curves feeding S-curves. We believe this reorganization will strengthen the lines of communication between our research and portfolio management teams as ARK scales. To that goal, we will be investing in talent, adding five new Research Associates who will report to our newly appointed Directors."
Effective immediately, Brett Winton, ARK's Director of Research, will create and develop a unique role in the asset management industry as Chief Futurist while continuing in his role on the ARK Venture Investment Committee. As Chief Futurist, Brett will focus on the convergence between and among the five innovation platforms and 14 underlying technologies around which ARK has centered its research and investments.
"Forecasting, dimensioning, and anticipating the impact of disruptive innovation will be essential for investors seeking superior investment returns over the long-term," stated Brett Winton, ARK's Chief Futurist and ARK Venture Investment Committee Member. "As they catalyze and reinforce each other, we believe that, collectively, artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, genomic sequencing, and blockchain technology will rise from less than 10% of the global public equity market capitalization to more than 60% by 2030, representing the largest period of value-creation in history. As Chief Futurist, I will drive ARK's long-term forecasts across convergent technologies, economies, and asset classes. ARK will dimension the impact of this unprecedented technological boom as it transforms public equities, private equities, cryptoassets, fixed income, and the global economy."
Tasha Keeney, CFA®, has been promoted to Director of Investment Analysis and Institutional Strategies while Sam Korus, Simon Barnett, and Frank Downing have been promoted to Directors of Research. On the ARK team since its founding in 2014, Tasha will oversee financial modeling across the research teams and manage the strategic opportunities associated with ARK's institutional efforts, the next phase of growth for the firm. Sam, who has been with ARK since 2015, will guide the Autonomous Technology and Robotics team and Simon, with ARK since 2018, the Life Sciences team. With significant contributions to ARK's research since joining in 2021, Frank will guide the Next Generation Internet team. The Directors of Research will report to Cathie Wood.
In tandem with these promotions, ARK will hire five Research Associates, two focused on Autonomous Technology and Robotics, and three focused on Digital Health, Next Generation Internet, and Venture Capital, respectively. These roles will support ARK Analysts in identifying innovative technologies, sizing new markets, modeling growth rates and unit economics, and assessing the competitive landscape. Those interested in learning more about these positions can find additional information here.
In addition to the changes noted above, ARK is pleased to announce that Dan White, CFA®, will be promoted from Client Portfolio Specialist to Associate Portfolio Manager (APM), working alongside Nicholas Grous. In this role, Dan and Nick will assist Cathie in managing investment strategies in non-discretionary positions that, over time, could lead to discretionary control.
"I would like to congratulate each ARK team member for the extraordinary contributions that have led to their promotions," stated Cathie Wood. "These changes will enable ARK to create a more scalable model with faster information flow, particularly insights that transcend sectors and technologies, ultimately allowing ARK to stay on the right side of change and invest at the pace of innovation."
About ARK Investment Management LLC
ARK Investment Management LLC is a federally registered investment adviser and privately held investment firm. Specializing in thematic investing in disruptive innovation, the firm is rooted in over 40 years of experience in identifying and investing in innovations that should change the way the world works. Through its open research process, ARK identifies companies that it believes are leading and benefiting from cross-sector innovations such as robotics, energy storage, genomic sequencing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. ARK's investment strategies include Autonomous Technology and Robotics, Next Generation Internet, Genomic Revolution, Fintech Innovation, Space Exploration & Innovation, 3D Printing, Israel Innovative Technology, and the overall ARK Disruptive Innovation Strategy. For more information about ARK, its offerings, and original research, please visit www.ark-invest.com.
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HOLON, Israel, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ: SPNS) (TASE: SPNS), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
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"Revenue in the second quarter of 2022 on a non-GAAP basis, amounted to $118.6 million, up 3.1% from the second quarter of 2021. On a constant currency basis, our organic growth rate compared to Q2 of 2021 was 8.9%. Sapiens unique business model is proven to be strong and especially now. Our strength is continuously growing while improving profit, with core offerings across the board as well as our direct and long-lasting relationships with our strong customer base," stated Roni Al-Dor, President and CEO of Sapiens.
"We see an increase in our pipeline in North America, and we have a very strong pipeline in Europe and rest of the world," continued Roni Al Dor. "Sapiens lowered today its revenue guidance range from $495 – $500 million to $480 - $485 million for 2022 along with an increase in profit margin from a range of 17.4% - 17.6%, to a range of 17.5% - 17.7%. This revenue change is primarily due to FX headwinds as well as the shift with a of a major European deal. Based on a constant currency basis of the year 2021, our revenue growth rate for the year 2022 would have been 9.5%."
"We announced today that the board of directors has approved the distribution of a cash dividend of $0.23 per share, or $12.7 million in total for the first six months of 2022." concluded Mr. Al-Dor.
The dividend is in line with the Company's revised policy of distributing on a semi annual basis up to 40% of its annual non-GAAP net income. The dividend will be paid on August 30, 2022 to Sapiens' shareholders of record as of August 17, 2022.
The dividend is subject to withholding of Israeli tax at source at the rate of 25% of the dividend amount payable to Israeli individual, and non-Israeli, shareholders of record.
Management will host a conference call and webcast today, August 3rd, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (4:30 pm in Israel) to review and discuss Sapiens' results.
Please call the following numbers (at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time) to participate:
North America (toll-free): + 1-888-642-5032; International: +972-3-918-0609; UK: 0-800-917-5108
The live webcast of the call can be viewed on Sapiens' website at: https://veidan.activetrail.biz/sapiensq2-2022 . A replay of the call will be available one business day following the completion of the event, at the same link for 90 days.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP revenue, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income attributed to Sapiens shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash-Flow.
Sapiens believes that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Sapiens' financial condition and results of operations. The Company's management uses these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company's performance to that of prior periods for trend analyses, for purposes of determining executive and senior management incentive compensation and for budgeting and planning purposes. These measures are used in financial reports prepared for management and in quarterly financial reports presented to the Company's board of directors. The Company believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing the Company's financial measures with other software companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors.
Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude: Valuation adjustment on acquired deferred revenue, amortization of capitalized software development and other intangible assets, capitalization of software development, stock-based compensation, compensation related to acquisition and acquisition-related costs, restructuring and cost reduction costs, and tax adjustments related to non-GAAP adjustments.
Management of the Company does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation, or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company's financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations, as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures.
To compensate for these limitations, management presents non-GAAP financial measures in connection with GAAP results. Sapiens urges investors to review the reconciliation of its non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company's business.
Reconciliation tables of the most comparable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are included with the financial tables of this release.
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net profit, adjusted to eliminate valuation adjustment on acquired deferred revenue, stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, capitalization of software development costs, compensation expenses related to acquisition and acquisition-related costs, restructuring and cost reduction costs, financial expense (income), provision for income taxes and other income (expenses). These amounts are often excluded by other companies as well, in order to help investors understand the operational performance of their business.
The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measurement of its operating performance, because it assists in comparing the operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain non-cash and non-operating items. Adjusted EBITDA reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of the operations that the Company believes, when viewed with the GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business. The Company uses Adjusted Free Cash-Flow as a measurement of its operating performance, and reconciles cash-flow from operating activities to Adjusted Free Cash-Flow, while reducing the amounts for capitalization of software development costs and capital expenditures. The Company adds back cash payments made for former acquisitions in respect of future performance targets and retention criteria as determined upon acquisition date of the respective acquired company, which were included in the cash-flow from operating activities. We believe that Adjusted Free Cash-Flow is useful in evaluating our business, because Adjusted Free Cash-Flow reflects the cash surplus available to fund the expansion of our business.
About Sapiens
Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) empowers the financial sector, with a focus on insurance, to transform and become digital, innovative and agile. Backed by more than 35 years of industry expertise, Sapiens offers a complete insurance platform, with pre-integrated, low-code solutions and a cloud-first approach that accelerates customers' digital transformation. Serving over 600 customers in 30 countries, Sapiens offers insurers across property and casualty, workers compensation and life markets the most comprehensive set of solutions, from core to complementary, including Reinsurance, Financial & Compliance, Data & Analytics, Digital, and Decision Management. For more information visit www.sapiens.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations, as well as information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "may," "will," "plan" and similar expressions. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the degree of our success in our plans to leverage our global footprint to grow our sales; the degree of our success in integrating the companies that we have acquired through the implementation of our M&A growth strategy; the lengthy development cycles for our solutions, which may frustrate our ability to realize revenues and/or profits from our potential new solutions; our lengthy and complex sales cycles, which do not always result in the realization of revenues; the degree of our success in retaining our existing customers or competing effectively for greater market share; difficulties in successfully planning and managing changes in the size of our operations; the frequency of the long-term, large, complex projects that we perform that involve complex estimates of project costs and profit margins, which sometimes change mid-stream; the challenges and potential liability that heightened privacy laws and regulations pose to our business; occasional disputes with clients, which may adversely impact our results of operations and our reputation; various intellectual property issues related to our business; potential unanticipated product vulnerabilities or cybersecurity breaches of our or our customers' systems; risks related to the insurance industry in which our clients operate; risks associated with our global sales and operations, such as changes in regulatory requirements, wide-spread viruses and epidemics like the recent novel coronavirus pandemic, which adversely affected our results of operations, or fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and risks related to our principal location in Israel and our status as a Cayman Islands company. While we believe such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, should one or more of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or these risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Please read the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, which we filled with the SEC on March 31, 2022, in order to review conditions that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.
(*) Acquisition-related costs pertain to charges on behalf of M&A agreements related to future performance targets and retention criteria, as well as third-party services, such as tax, accounting and legal rendered until the acquisition date.
(*) Included in cash-flow from operating activities
(**) Acquisition-related payments pertain to payments on behalf of M&A agreements related to future performance targets and retention criteria, as well as third-party services, such as, tax, accounting and legal rendered until the acquisition date.
Debentures Covenants
As of June 30, 2022, Sapiens was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the indenture for the Series B Debentures, based on having achieved the following in its consolidated financial results:
Covenant 1
- Target shareholders' equity (excluding non-controlling interest): above $120 million.
- Actual shareholders' equity (excluding non-controlling interest) equal to $380.6 million.
Covenant 2
- Target ratio of net financial indebtedness to net capitalization (in each case, as defined under the indenture for the Company's Series B Debentures) below 65%.
- Actual ratio of net financial indebtedness to net capitalization equal to (32.67)%.
Covenant 3
- Target ratio of net financial indebtedness to EBITDA (accumulated calculation for the four last quarters) is below 5.5.
- Actual ratio of net financial indebtedness to EBITDA (accumulated calculation for the four last quarters) is equal to (1.05).
Contact:
Shay Assaraf
Chief Marketing Officer
Shay.assaraf@sapiens.com
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- AI STUDIOS gained 30K subscribers and 500K visitors in only nine months.
- The application of AI Humans and AI video synthesis are diverse
- Industry leaders are quick to adopt technology for DeepBrain AI
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepBrain AI, an innovator of the commercialized AI-generated Virtual Humans, announces that the AI STUDIOS video synthesis platform has over 30,000 subscribers.
AI STUDIOS is the premier video synthesis platform that allows users to create AI Human featured videos by simply typing a script. It is offered as a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform with a monthly subscription fee that enables small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) with cost-effective access to AI human technology. The platform creates custom video content without the need for actors, cameras, or production crews.
Since its first opening as a beta service in June 2021, AI STUDIOS has secured over 30,000 subscribers across South Korea, the United States, Australia, China, and Southeast Asia. The total cumulative number of visitors is more than 500,000.
The AI Human videos from AI STUDIOS enable engaging communication with customers across sectors such as banking, news, education, and social media influencers. One recent example is GS Engineering & Construction and their implementation of an "AI Concierge" that introduces apartment brands and highlights property features and amenities on its YouTube channel.
The concept of AI Humans is still relatively new, but the global adoption is happening rapidly. Within Korea, companies such as Hana Insurance, Hyundai Motor (Global Education Team), LG Innotek, Gyeongbuk Maeil, Kwangju University, and Korea Crowdfunding Association, as well as American company AssetWorks, Australian serving robot company J&S Robotics, Vietnamese investment company Vina Hedge Fund, China video platform Winemysher, and Great Media TV are utilizing AI STUDIOS.
As the role of AI Humans quickly expands around the world, interest in AI STUDIOS keeps pace. "We will continue to develop technologies and support functions so that any company can use AI human technology," said Jang Se-young, CEO of Deep Brain AI.
DeepBrain AI is considered the top company that has deployed global technology for interactive artificial intelligence using deep-learning based video synthesis and voice synthesis technology. It has attracted attention as an AI Human (Artificial Human) solution that creates virtual humans capable of real-time two-way communication through deep-learning artificial intelligence technology and was recently highlighted in the Wall Street Journal as the company that developed AI Yoon Seok-yeol, which was used during the 20th presidential election in Korea.
CONTACT: John Son(john@deepbrainai.io)
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Several counties lift burn ban after rain
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The rain has finally provided enough relief for several counties to lift their burn bans.
After more than a month, Grayson County is lifting its ban along with Fannin, Marshall and Pontotoc counties.
And while the rain is certainly good news for the drought, fire officials are warning, just because you “can” burn doesn’t mean you should, especially without extra care.
“We certainly urge you to use extreme caution as there are different parts of the county,” said Grayson County Fire Marshal John Weda. “Obviously, some people got rain, some people not as much rain. So some people have greened up, some people still a little bit dead and dry, so if you’re going to burn, please take precaution and be very careful. Make sure you’re calling your burns in to the county dispatch center. Let us know you’re going to burn.”
Most of Texoma is still in a drought, but officials said the rain is helping.
Grayson County said a burn ban could always be reinstated depending on how much rain the area sees in the coming weeks.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Sue Bird added season highs of 18 points and 10 assists, and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 97-84 on Sunday to sweep their opening-round series.
No. 4 seed Seattle plays top-seeded Las Vegas in the second round. The best-of-five series begins next Sunday in Las Vegas.
Jewell Loyd was 5 of 10 from 3-point range and finished with 19 points for the Storm. Gabby Williams, who suffered a concussion in the third quarter and did not return, scored 14 points and Tina Charles added 10.
Ariel Atkins hit a 3-pointer 13 seconds into the third quarter to give the Mystics a 46-45 lead, but Stewart answered with a 3 on the other end and Seattle never again trailed. Stewart made a fade-away jumper to stretch the Storm’s lead to 17 points with 6 minutes to play.
Natasha Cloud made 5 of 8 from 3-point range and finished with 21 points for Washington. Atkins added 15 points and seven assists, Elena Delle Donne and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 12 points apiece, and Alysha Clark 10.
The Storm made 35 of 63 (55.6%) from the field, shot 52.2% (12 of 23) from 3-point range. finished with 27 assists and committed a season-low eight turnovers.
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POTOMAC, Md., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents, brokerages, and homeowners, today announced that they have formally expanded their services into Richmond, Va. This expansion is the third for Curbio this year, following their recent launches in Nashville, Tn., and Charlotte, Nc.
Curbio is a tech-powered, pre-listing home improvement company that has set out to transform the way that real estate agents get listings ready for market. With their proprietary technology and world-class team, Curbio is able to complete pre-listing home improvements up to 60% faster than the average general contractor. This results in homes selling faster and for a higher price, with sellers netting an average of $50k in additional profit on the sale of their home.
"Curbio has been serving the Northern Virginia area since we were first founded in 2017, and we are so excited to be expanding our footprint further south in Richmond. We can't wait to begin working with Richmond-area real estate agents and brokerages to help get all their listings ready for market quickly and sold for more," said Olivia Mariani, VP of Marketing at Curbio.
Curbio's expansion into Richmond will enable Richmond-area real estate agents to arrange pre-listing updates of any size without hassle. Curbio takes care of all projects from start to finish- from basic listing preparations to whole home makeovers- helping any listing become market-ready quickly and reliably.
This expansion will also greatly benefit Richmond-area homeowners, who will now have access to a solution that allows them to update their home prior to selling without paying any cash up front. Curbio offers fix now, pay-at-closing terms on all projects, with no interest, fees or premiums, allowing sellers to unlock the true value in their home without taking on added financial stress.
About Curbio
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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CHINO HILLS, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture MLS, the venture capital firm built to serve brokers, agents, and MLSs, has chosen Styldod to develop artificial intelligence solutions in real estate. The $1MM investment adds a new company to the Venture MLS I Fund.
Styldod recently expanded its product line from virtual staging into AI. Its machine learning algorithms already identify and extract information from property photos. Upcoming AI products will process, tag, and export this image data, saving agents time when uploading MLS listings.
Styldod carves a unique niche with its industry relationships. As an MLS partner from its earliest stages, Styldod can carefully tune its AI to meet practitioners' needs.
"We have already seen impressive results from Styldod," said Art Carter, Venture MLS fund manager. "We believe their products can radically improve the way real estate professionals do business. It's exactly what we are looking for."
Venture MLS will help drive revenue for Styldod by promoting its AI products to MLSs. This, in concert with the cash investment, will give Styldod a rare market advantage.
"Styldod AI is a result of our deep passion for and desire to use cutting-edge technologies to solve the real estate industry's murkiest problems," said Styldod CEO Akhilesh Majumdar. "We have spent nearly seven years producing a solution that lets enterprises and agents harvest the full power of AI to increase their productivity."
"Today, we are closer to achieving this mission than ever before," Majumdar continued. "We are delighted to welcome Venture MLS to the elite list of investors who believe in our vision of becoming an AI provider of choice for the real estate industry."
As the first venture capital firm created by an MLS, Venture MLS backs seed and early-stage companies within the property technology space. Venture MLS invests in companies that can leverage the unmatched experience, expertise, and connections it holds within its industry. Visit venturemls.com for more information.
Styldod is a design-technology company poised to challenge every marketing productivity benchmark in the real estate industry. Through its groundbreaking AI product suite, Styldod enables the automatic virtual staging of homes in multiple lifestyle designs, complete with automated property descriptions and enhanced interactivity across a variety of media! At enterprise scale, these tools create a marriage between retail furniture sales and residential home ownership, that keeps the real estate agent at the center of each transaction. Learn more at www.styldod.com
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CHICAGO (AP) — People flocked to pools, beaches and cooling centers in a swath of the Midwest and South spanning from northern Florida to the Great Lakes on Wednesday as a heat wave pushed temperatures into the 90s and beyond and may have caused the deaths of at least two people.
The National Weather Service maintained an excessive heat warning through Wednesday evening for most of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, which have been dealing with the sticky humidity and soaring temperatures since Tuesday. And the heat advisory in place for the Midwest and South stretched all the way eastward to the South Carolina shoreline, covering an area that is home to roughly a third of the country’s population.
Meteorologists warned that the high temperatures could be dangerous or deadly for some people and advised residents to stay hydrated, remain indoors if possible and take precautions if they must be outside. Driving home the point, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office tweeted Wednesday that it was investigating the deaths of an 89-year-old man and 39-year-old woman for “probable” connections to the heat.
“There are a lot of vulnerable populations exposed to this heat,” University of Georgia meteorology professor Marshall Shepherd said. “I am particularly concerned about the elevated nighttime temperature. That’s what kills people if they are not adequately prepared or have the appropriate resources. Hurricanes get the headlines, but heat kills more people every year in the U.S.”
As temperatures soared into the 90s in downtown Indianapolis on Wednesday, Gary Lightle kneeled on the hot steps of the Indiana World War Memorial to replace some aging caulking. He wore a wide-brimmed hat and began his work day around 7 a.m. but said the heat dictates how long he stays outside.
“Yesterday it just got so miserable that we decided to quit at 3,” he said.
Foreman CJ Thrasher’s workday starts even earlier — around 5 a.m., he said, to beat the heat — with usually a 2 p.m. wrap-up.
Thrasher worked quickly to apply glue to the side of a stone wall on W Ohio Street. In the heat, the sealant stiffens faster than in cooler weather, he said, so the glue becomes less malleable.
“With this heat, just like that, it’s done,” Thrasher said, setting a small tile on an open space in the wall.
For those off the clock, Wednesday’s heat inspired trips to the beach, river, pool or splash pad, launching the summer swimming season a bit earlier than usual in some northern locales. Authorities throughout the affected area encouraged people without access to air conditioning to use public cooling centers, libraries and other public places to escape from the heat and humidity.
Some areas were expected to get relief by Thursday. But the hot weather moving out could bring severe thunderstorms Wednesday to Iowa, Wisconsin and points eastward, including Michigan, according to the weather service’s Storm Prediction Center. Those storms could dump large hail or spawn tornadoes or damaging straight-line winds.
Utilities sorted out many of the power outages caused by storms that swept through the Midwest early in the week, but more than 200,000 customers remained without power still as of Wednesday afternoon, according to poweroutage.us.
Joe Champion said he’d experienced intermittent outages at his home in Columbus, Ohio, since Tuesday afternoon. Champion, 38, said he spent part of Tuesday evening in his car running the air conditioning, despite soaring gas prices in the U.S.
“There was just no way I could sit in the house,” he said.
Meanwhile, crews worked to restore water service Wednesday to the West Texas city of Odessa, where residents have gone without it this week amid scorching temperatures because an aging pipe broke.
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Associated Press writers Seth Borenstein in Washington, Gretchen Ehlke in Milwaukee, Arleigh Rodgers in Indianapolis and Claire Savage in Chicago contributed to this report. Rodgers and Savage are corps members for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/heat-wave-keeps-its-sticky-grip-on-midwest-and-south/ | 2022-06-16T15:58:56Z |
TSX: SIL | NYSE American: SILV
VANCOUVER, BC, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SilverCrest Metals Inc. ("SilverCrest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") held in Vancouver, BC, on June 15, 2022.
A total of 85,223,625 votes were represented at the AGM amounting to 58.42% of the issued common shares as of the record date.
Shareholders approved the fixing of the number of directors at six. The following is the tabulation of proxy votes in the election of the six directors:
The shareholders also approved the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditor of SilverCrest.
In addition, the shareholders approved the adoption of a new "rolling 5.5%" Stock Option Plan for the Company.
SilverCrest is a Canadian precious metals exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, that is focused on new discoveries, value-added acquisitions and near-term production in Mexico's historic precious metal districts. The Company's top priority is on the high-grade, historic Las Chispas mining district in Sonora, Mexico, where it has completed construction of its Las Chispas Project and is proceeding with commissioning. SilverCrest is the first company to successfully drill-test the historic Las Chispas Property resulting in numerous high-grade precious metal discoveries. The Company is led by a proven management team in all aspects of the precious metal mining sector, including taking projects through discovery, finance, on time and on budget construction, and production.
N. Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng
Chief Executive Officer
SilverCrest Metals Inc.
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CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today celebrates the grand opening of its new trading floor in Chicago at 141 W. Jackson Boulevard. Cboe's new trading floor returns to the same space where it was founded in 1973 as the first listed options exchange in the U.S.
Cboe's leadership team and associates, alongside members of the Cboe trading floor community and other industry guests, will gather on-site for a special celebration, including an Opening Bell ceremony at 8:30 am C.T. and a Closing Bell ceremony at 3:15 pm C.T., to commemorate the first day of trading on the new floor.
"Today marks a historic occasion for Cboe Global Markets and our entire trading floor community, as we return to the place of our origins where Cboe – and the U.S. listed options market – began," said Ed Tilly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cboe Global Markets. "With Cboe's founding nearly fifty years ago, we created a brand new market that has transformed the way the world manages market volatility and risk. Our trading floor has since symbolized Cboe's relentlessly innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, and embodied the strength and vigor of Chicago as the financial derivatives capital of the world. We couldn't be more excited to begin the next chapter in the ongoing story of Cboe, as we open the doors to our new trading floor to begin a new era of open outcry."
Defining the Trading Floor of the Future
Located in the historic Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Building, Cboe's new trading floor spans the seventh and eighth floors, occupying more than 40,000 square feet, with double-height floor to ceiling windows that overlook Chicago's historic LaSalle Street financial district.
The new floor offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, enhanced technology capabilities, and a flexible, open and dynamic environment to facilitate more seamless and efficient interaction between traders.
"Our customers continue to find value in open outcry trading, especially for executing larger, more complex orders, and rely on the floor for price discovery and the deep liquidity provided by our market-makers and floor brokers," said Chris Isaacson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cboe Global Markets. "Our new and enhanced trading floor offers a vibrant, technology-driven environment that seamlessly integrates both open outcry and electronic trading mechanisms to provide our customers a truly unrivaled, world-class trading experience. We believe this dynamic new space will serve our customers and investors well – now and for years to come."
Cboe's new trading floor houses a total of 10 trading pits, including S&P 500 Index (SPX) options, Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options, Russell 2000 Index (RUT) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) options pits. Significantly, the floor provides market-makers and brokers with more space, including expanded capacity to meet demand from firms looking to support additional floor-based traders. More than 330 individual kiosks, equipped with top-of-the-line technology, are available on the floor to enable traders to plug in and use their devices with greater ease and flexibility.
In addition, the floor features a bell-ringing platform overlooking the trading pits and state-of-the-art media broadcasting capabilities that include a ceiling-mounted camera track system. Visitor and employee amenities are located on the eighth floor and include a guest experience center, office and meeting spaces, and an observation deck that offers commanding views of the trading floor below.
*Click here to view a video of Cboe's new trading floor.*
Honoring Historic Roots, Reaffirming Commitment to Chicago
Cboe's first trading floor began in the CBOT's former smoking lounge, a 4,000 square-foot space located on the fourth floor of the building. Cboe later expanded its trading floor to the seventh floor in response to growing demand for U.S. listed options trading.
The CBOT Building continued to house Cboe's trading pits in the late '70s and early '80s, until Cboe moved its headquarters to 400 S. LaSalle Street in 1984. In 2021, in a reflection of its continued commitment to Chicago, the company opened its new global headquarters in the city's historic Old Post Office building on 433 W. Van Buren Street.
David Howson, Executive Vice President and Global President of Cboe Global Markets, said: "Cboe has played an important role in helping to build Chicago into a key financial center in the global economy, and continues to draw a community of traders, clearing firms and other market participants to the city. As Cboe cements itself as one of the world's leading global market infrastructure providers, we remain deeply connected to Chicago and are proud to reaffirm our commitment to the city."
The Holly Duran Team at Colliers is Cboe's primary real estate advisor for this transaction. Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company with operations in 62 countries. The firm's enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to its clients while maximizing the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of its clients and investors.
Cboe commissioned CannonDesign as its design firm for the new trading floor. Consistently recognized by Fast Company as one of the most important and innovative design companies in the world, CannonDesign helped Cboe with design, workplace strategy, change management and engineering services.
Pepper Construction is the general contractor for the build of Cboe's new trading floor space, and JLL provided project management services. Cboe is represented by outside counsel Jenner & Block. 141 W. Jackson is owned by a partnership between Glenstar and Oaktree Capital, and leased and managed by Glenstar.
About Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.
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One of Canada's largest independent healthcare companies expands into the United States
MONTRÉAL, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Christie Innomed, one of Canada's largest independent healthcare companies, is pleased to announce today that it is continuing its growth with its first foray into the U.S. market with the acquisition of well-established medical imaging hardware and software solutions company, Comp-Ray. Comp-Ray offers Multi-Vendor Sales and Service (MVS) solutions and serves all the southwestern U.S. states from its headquarters in Arizona.
This acquisition will continue Christie Innomed's Mission and Vision of improving health and safety in patient care by becoming the largest independent healthcare company in their industry. The combination of these two leaders will provide their customers and suppliers with access to a broader portfolio of Multi-Vendor Solutions and Services (MVS). Both companies also share values that place people at the heart of every relationship and value respect, honesty, and integrity in business.
For more than 40 years, Comp-Ray has offered a complete range of Multi-Vendor Equipment Solutions (MVS) in the medical imaging sector with world-renowned technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), angiography (IXR) and diagnostic systems (PACS).
"This new acquisition will allow us to continue to develop our wide range of solutions, optimize our supply chain and always offer more to our customers and partners," said Martin Roy, President and CEO of Christie Innomed. "The addition of these additional expertise and teams will contribute to our "Mission and Vision" of excellence which leads us to imagine more by providing access to world-class innovations and technologies for the benefit of patients," he continued.
Founded in 1954, Christie Innomed develops, distributes, integrates, and supports innovative medical imaging and medical information management equipment that improves the performance of Canadian healthcare institutions. Christie Innomed is a leader in its two divisions, Medical Imaging Equipment Solutions & Multi-Vendor Services (MVS), as well as in Business-to-Business Imaging (PACS/RIS) & Patient Flow Management IT Solutions, with over 200 dedicated specialists serving more than 1,500 hospitals and clinics, supported by eight offices and business locations across Canada. Its goal is to empower Canadian healthcare institutions to imagine more by providing innovative technologies in the areas of medical imaging, medical informatics, health IT solutions and related services.
For nearly 40 years, Comp-Ray has been serving healthcare institutions with the primary objective of providing the best possible customer service. Their service offering is built on their 4 key strengths: leadership, stability, training, and unparalleled customer service. Comp-Ray operates out of its Arizona headquarters and provides services throughout the Southwestern United States.
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a government-mandated, competitive review, Colle McVoy remains agency of record (AOR) for the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board (JHTTB), the government board integral to building a resilient tourism economy for the Jackson Hole, Wyoming community. The agency will continue to lead brand strategy, creative, design, media planning/buying and influencer marketing. The partnership moving forward will prioritize communication centered on destination stewardship with a renewed focus on enhancing the quality of life of the community.
"Colle McVoy has been an incredible partner and we look forward to launching new efforts that evolve our work, communication and sustainability commitments with a focus on the future of tourism management," said Cory Carlson, JHTTB Board Chair.
While Jackson Hole is a leader in the modern conservation movement and has long promoted related messages in its marketing, it is embarking on a new destination management plan and campaign in 2022 focused on sustainability and protecting its natural resources. The new plan expands efforts by establishing a strategic roadmap to identify, amplify and align the community's shared values in ecosystem stewardship, economic vibrancy and growth management to enhance the quality of life for residents. This comes at a time when Jackson Hole and its surrounding parks continue to experience record-breaking crowds.
"It has been a privilege to partner with Jackson Hole to not only celebrate and promote its incredible and awe-inspiring beauty but to also help protect and preserve its natural wonders for generations to come," said Christine Fruechte, CEO, Colle McVoy. "We share in the board's and community's efforts to have a positive impact through ecosystem stewardship, economic vibrancy and growth management and through enhancing the quality of life for residents."
Colle McVoy has been AOR for JHTTB since winning the business in 2017 and has partnered with numerous Teton County-based companies for creative production. Together, they have produced high-profile and lauded work such as the Effie-winning Stay Wild campaign and movement that uniquely showcased the wild and authentic spirit of Jackson Hole, the two-time Jay Chiat Award-winning Tag Responsibly program that innovatively deterred geotagging on social media to protect the area's precious lands, the Cannes-recognized Wild Women video that captured the untamed spirit of Jackson Hole by highlighting its trailblazing women of past and present, and the groundbreaking VRnoculars that promoted the natural beauty and exciting experiences of Jackson Hole to 2018 Super Bowl travelers. More recently, the agency has been helping Jackson Hole emphasize protection of its natural resources for generations to come with efforts like the Leave It As It Is video.
As Colle McVoy continues to support Jackson Hole's efforts, it is simultaneously fortifying and growing its sustainability practice. Retaining the account is the latest competitive win for Colle McVoy, which has been on a new biz streak including adding Goodyear, Perdue, Northern Tool + Equipment and Blu Dot to its roster. As a result, the agency is projecting double-digit growth for 2022.
About JHTTB
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board (JHTTB) is dedicated to developing a healthy economy that preserves Jackson Hole's natural capital, provides a quality visitor experience and enhances the well-being of the community. The JHTTB is a seven-member volunteer board appointed by elected officials from the Town of Jackson and Teton County. In the State of Wyoming a 5% lodging tax is collected on every visitor's hotel, motel and rental property stay; 3% is managed by the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and 2% stays in Teton County. 60% of these local funds are managed by the JHTTB for destination marketing, tourist education, events and other tourism-related initiatives as outlined in the Wyoming State Statutes. The balance (40%) is managed by the Town of Jackson and Teton County, primarily to mitigate the impacts of tourism on infrastructure and services.
About Colle McVoy
Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that leads brands to their next. We combine purpose, innovation and experience in new ways to give businesses a competitive advantage. We bring this approach to a diverse collection of client partners, including 3M, AccuWeather, AGCO, Anytime Fitness, Associated Bank, Blu Dot, Burnett Dairy, Children's Health, CHS, Cub Cadet, Deluxe Corporation, Elanco, Florida's Natural, Goodyear, Houston White, Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism, Land O'Lakes, Medtronic, Northern Tool + Equipment, Perdue, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, Target, UnitedHealth Group, U.S. Bank, Vermont Creamery, Yelloh (formerly Schwan's Home Delivery) and Zoetis, among others. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Colle McVoy has been named a Best Place to Work by Ad Age, Outside magazine and the Star Tribune. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Special introductory fare of $89 gets San Antonians onboard daily flights to
Las Vegas and Orlando starting November 2022
MIRAMAR, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is "Spurring" more convenient travel options with the announcement of its new, nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The new service launches with daily, nonstop routes to Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO), offering affordable options to the two popular leisure destinations.
"Our low fares and daily flights make it easy and more accessible for San Antonio families to discover these two world-class entertainment destinations," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. "We are also excited to offer our current Guests affordable access to the Alamo City to experience the attractions, rich history, and vibrant culture that have earned it a top vacation destination ranking in Texas."
"Spirit coming to San Antonio International Airport gives our community more family-friendly travel options. They can enjoy the sites and sounds of Las Vegas and have a fun time enjoying all Orlando has to offer," said Jesus H. Saenz, Director of Airports at the San Antonio Airport System. "Also, more people in Florida and Nevada can come and see how special San Antonio is – with cheaper fares that are too good to pass up. It's a win-win because it's making traveling to far destinations more accessible."
San Antonio will be the fourth Texas airport Spirit serves, adding to its operations in Austin (AUS), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), and Houston (IAH). Furthermore, Spirit sees big opportunity in Texas and has added more flights and seats to its overall Texas service in the last year.
Spirit's entrance in San Antonio comes after the carrier recently announced its new aircraft maintenance facility at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), further strengthening its ties to Texas. The maintenance complex includes two aircraft bays and ramp space for up to four aircraft, as well as warehouse, shops, and office space.
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Guests in San Antonio, Las Vegas, and Orlando can enjoy an introductory fare starting at $89 one-way for travel from November 30 - December 14, 2022, with a Friday and Sunday exclusion. Must be purchased 21 days in advance to be eligible.
There is no limit to how fast and how far you can grow within Spirit. We're growing and hiring Pilots, Flight Attendants, and Aviation Maintenance Technicians. Visit spirit.com/careers for information.
The entrance into San Antonio demonstrates Spirit's continued commitment to invest in the Guest, which entails a number of initiatives aimed at delivering the best value in the sky:
- Spirit's Fit Fleet® is one of the most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry, with 24 brand new planes planned for delivery this year, and 33 more planes projected for delivery in 2023.
- An all-new cabin interior with ergonomically-designed seats and more usable legroom, featuring the best deal in the sky with our unique Big Front Seat®.
- Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows Guests to watch content from streaming services.
Spirit was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2022 following its active efforts to create and celebrate a diverse workplace environment. The carrier also won "Best Airport Innovation" in the 2021 APEX/IFSA Awards for its groundbreaking self-bag drop system with biometric photo matching, which speeds up the check-in process and reduces face-to-face contact. Spirit also recently received the FAA's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence" for the fourth consecutive year.
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call À La Smarte®. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us at spirit.com.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp..
Shareholders who purchased shares of LILM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: March 30, 2021 to March 14, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lilium materially overstates the design and capabilities of the Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the special purpose acquisition company merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Lilium GmbH; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 17, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/lilium-n-v-f-k-a-qell-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form/?id=28529&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of LILM during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 17, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a spark plug that could create a better flame kernel for combustion," said an inventor, from Rescue, Calif., "so I invented the FIRING. My design would improve fuel economy and it could benefit the environment by expelling fewer harmful pollutants."
The invention provides an improved design for a spark plug. In doing so, it ensures that fuel is burned more completely for improved fuel economy. It also increases power and it reduces emissions. The invention features a reliable design that is easy to install so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it can be used for lawn tractors, farm equipment, recreational boats, etc.
The original design was submitted to the Sacramento sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SCO-187, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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AMES, Iowa, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Carbon Solutions announced today that Lee Blank has been hired as Chief Executive Officer. He will assume day-to-day leadership of Summit Carbon Solutions, working closely with the company's sponsor, Summit Agricultural Group, to deliver on the company's mission to decarbonize the agriculture and biofuels industries.
Blank has more than 30 years of leadership experience as an executive with various companies spanning the agricultural supply chain. Most recently, Blank was Chief Executive Officer of Advance Trading, Inc., an advisory and risk management firm that serves agricultural customers from producers through end users. Previously, Blank was Chief Executive Officer of GFG Ag Services, LLC, an integrated agricultural retailer, and before that was President and Chief Executive Officer of Twin Rivers Technologies, an agricultural processing company, where he was responsible for the development and construction of a $210 million processing facility in Canada. Blank spent the first 15 years of his career with Archer Daniels Midland managing operations across commodity merchandising, logistics, and processing.
"We are excited to welcome Lee as CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions as we continue to build momentum towards executing a transformational project for the agriculture and biofuels industries," said Bruce Rastetter, CEO of Summit Agricultural Group. "This company is deeply rooted in agriculture, as are its stakeholders in rural communities across the Midwest. Lee's background as an accomplished leader and entrepreneur, his experience in project delivery, and his ability to develop relationships and to engage with these stakeholders make him a perfect fit."
"I couldn't be more thrilled to join Summit Carbon Solutions at this critical stage," said Lee Blank, CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions. "Throughout my career in the agriculture industry, there has never been a more urgent need, nor a more difficult challenge than decarbonization, but at Summit Carbon Solutions we have an opportunity to make a tremendous impact on the industry's carbon footprint, while bolstering its long-term economic fundamentals. Summit has assembled a world class team to build this world class project and I look forward to leveraging my experience and skillset to lead its execution."
Summit Carbon Solutions was founded in 2020, and in partnership with 32 bioethanol plants across the Midwestern United States, is developing infrastructure to capture and permanently sequester over 10 million tons per year of carbon dioxide beginning in 2024. Summit recently announced several significant project milestones, including a successful $1.1 billion equity fundraise anchored by TPG Rise, Continental Resources, Tiger Infrastructure Partners, and SK Group, and a partnership with Minnkota Power Cooperative, which provides Summit access to the largest fully permitted carbon storage facility in the United States.
Summit Carbon Solutions seeks to lower greenhouse gas emissions by connecting industrial emitters via strategic infrastructure to store carbon dioxide safely and permanently in the Midwestern United States. For more information, visit: www.summitcarbonsolutions.com
Summit Agricultural Group is a diversified agribusiness operator and investment manager with operations in the United States and Brazil. Summit deploys capital across the agricultural supply chain with a particular focus at the intersection of agriculture and renewable energy. For more information, visit: www.summitag.com
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Worthy Books is to publish, A GIFT OF JOY AND HOPE by Pope Francis, in September 2022.
In response to "the devastating loss the world faced during the pandemic", Pope Francis wants to the world to know that, even though the past few years have been extremely challenging, God is still joyful, and He wants us to be full of joy, and even in the dark times, the light of joy can shine bright.
Beth Adams, editorial director at Worthy Books and Daisy Hutton, publisher at Worthy Books a division of Hachette Book Group in the US, in a joint deal with Katherine Venn, editorial director at Hodder Faith, pre-empted world English language rights from Luigi Bonomi at LBA Books, working on behalf of the Julianne Roderer Literary agency, Piengiorno Italy and the Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
Already published in Italy at the end of 2020, it is Pope Francis' bestselling book to date there, Hodder says.
Adams said: "We are so proud to be publishing this new book by Pope Francis, abounding with hope and inspiration."
The Pope was inspired to write a book to help people find hope and meaning during the pandemic. A Gift of Joy and Hope—retitled from The Gift of a Smile in Italian—is filled with thoughts and reflections on how to cope with the world we're currently in. From the anxieties of the age to the importance of nature, the publisher says it is an invitation to embrace authentic beauty and a reminder to be open to encountering God, even in the midst of challenges. Pope Francis encourages readers to change attitudes that exclude others; to reveal the deep dissatisfaction we all hide; and to overcome life's challenges with courage and faith. He also challenges us to hope without pessimism or doubt, to hope even in the midst of anxiety, to recognize the beauty all around them, and to let God show you how to deal with your doubts and fears.
A Gift of Joy and Hope publishes in hardback on September 27th, 2022 in the US and Canada and two later in the UK.
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BOSTON (AP) — Marcus Smart brought the energy boost the Celtics needed to ignite a blowout win in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Heat.
Now armed with home-court advantage in the series, Boston will look to maintain its edge at TD Garden during Saturday’s Game 3, where it will be opposite a Miami team that is dealing with new health concerns.
A chance to lead a series is a welcome change in position for Boston, which had to play catch-up throughout its second-round series with Milwaukee before rallying to win Games 6 and 7. The Celtics are 4-0 following a loss this postseason.
Smart, the Defensive Player of the Year, said his goal was to bring the edge he’s become known for in Boston.
“Being the energy that I am, being the point guard that I am I take a lot of pressure off our guys so they don’t have to force it as much,” Smart said. “So that they can be who they are.”
Sidelined with a mid-foot sprain in Game 1, Smart watched as Boston was outscored 39-14 in the third quarter on the way to a 118-107 loss. In Game 2, he contributed 24 points and 12 assists in the Celtics’ 127-102 victory.
He supported big nights from Jayson Tatum (27 points), Jaylen Brown (24 points) and Al Horford, who had 10 points in 32 minutes after sitting out the series opener while in the health and safety protocols.
“I just kept telling myself, Game 2 you’re playing,” Smart said. “I don’t care how hurt you are, you have to give it a shot.”
Boston coach Ime Udoka said the consensus after Game 1 was that the Heat out-hustled his team. Miami’s schemes didn’t change in Game 2, but the Celtics equaled the Heat’s physicality and intensity.
“We pride ourselves on being one of the tougher teams,” Udoka said. “We knew if we matched that we’d be in good shape.”
The Celtics led 70-45 at halftime and snuffed out the Heat’s attempts at a comeback by playing them even (26-26) in the third quarter. Down 25 entering the fourth, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra elected to rest his starters.
Heat forward P.J. Tucker left the game with a left knee bruise. He had an MRI Friday before boarding the team plane to Boston and is questionable for Game 2 with irritation in the knee.
Point guard Kyle Lowry’s is also questionable with a right hamstring strain. He’s missed eight of the last 10 games and hasn’t played since Game 4 of Miami’s second-round series with Philadelphia. Gabe Vincent is questionable with a left hamstring strain.
Asked after Game 2 about the prospect of not having Tucker, Jimmy Butler said the Heat would adjust as necessary.
“I think he’ll be all right,” Butler said. “If he’s not ready to go, though, everybody else has to be ready to go. Those are some even bigger shoes to have to fill because he does it on the defensive end. We’re capable of it, though.”
That will be easier said than done against Celtics team that exposed Miami’s attempts to mix in some zone defense by connecting on 20 of 40 attempts from 3-point range.
Horford’s presence also made Heat center Bam Adebayo a virtual non-factor. Adebayo had nine rebounds and six points.
“The beauty about this team is we got to play through adversity early on in the season with injuries and stuff like that. COVID. We got to see what we were really made of,” Smart said. “It did feel good to have unit out there that we know when we’re out there what we can do.”
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HUSKVARNA, Sweden, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
A quarter marked by continued supply chain constraints
Second quarter 2022
- Net sales increased by 8% to SEK 15,792m (14,614). The organic growth was -7%, changes in exchange rates contributed with 8% and acquisitions with 8% (growth numbers are rounded).
- Operating income was SEK 2,065m (2,659) and the operating margin was 13.1% (18.2). Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income was SEK 2,075m (2,645) and the operating margin was 13.1% (18.1).
- Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK -10m (14), and related to restructuring costs in Russia, see page 19.
- Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 2.48 (3.49) and earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 2.47 (3.48).
- Cash flow from operations and investments was SEK 699m (3,174), the decrease was mainly related to lower operating profit and higher inventories. Direct operating cash flow was SEK 1,803m (2,875).
- Operating working capital / net sales amounted to 25.7% (21.1).
- Husqvarna Group acquired Heger, a leading company specialized in professional diamond tools for the European construction market.
January – June 2022
- Net sales increased by 10% to SEK 31,477m (28,644). The organic growth was -5%, changes in exchange rates contributed with 7% and acquisitions with 8%.
- Operating income was SEK 4,224m (4,952) and the operating margin was 13.4% (17.3). Excluding items affecting comparability, operating income was SEK 4,265m (4,938) and the operating margin was 13.5% (17.2).
- Items affecting comparability amounted to a net of SEK -41m (14), see page 19.
- Earnings per share before dilution amounted to SEK 5.35 (6.39) and earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 5.34 (6.37).
- Cash flow from operations and investments was SEK -520m (4,723). Direct operating cash flow was SEK 351m (3,018).
A quarter marked by continued supply chain constraints
"The overall demand for Husqvarna Group's products and services was good during the second quarter. Sales of professional products in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, as well as sales in the Husqvarna Construction Division were good. For ride-on mowers, the supply chain situation improved during the quarter and sales grew strongly. However, for robotic mowers to the residential market, supply chain constraints were exacerbated due to the COVID-related lockdowns in China. This affected our ability to meet customers' demand and sales decreased significantly. Organic growth for the Group was -7% (14) and the equivalent growth excluding robotic mowers was -1% for the second quarter.
Organic growth amounted to -8% for the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division and -10% for the Gardena Division in the second quarter. Sales for both divisions were adversely affected by the supply situation in robotics. In the Gardena Division, sales of watering products declined as a result of a delayed season start due to cold weather in combination with our retail partners in the European core markets started the year with relatively high inventory levels. The Husqvarna Construction Division achieved organic growth of 2%, in part driven by strong sales of power cutters.
Operating profit for the second quarter amounted to SEK 2,075m (2,645), excluding items affecting comparability. Price increases continued to offset increased costs for raw materials and logistics, while lower volumes impacted the result. The product mix was unfavorable with lower volumes of robotic mowers and watering solutions and higher volumes of ride-on mowers.
Direct operating cash flow amounted to SEK 1,803m (2,875) for the second quarter. The decline was related to lower operating profit as well as higher inventories of components in general, semi-finished products and goods in transit, all stemming from the unpredictable component supply environment. Our ambition is to reduce the inventory levels for the remainder of the year. Although, this will also be dependent on how the supply chain situation develops.
Focus on sustainable value creation
Our vibrant brands are well positioned in attractive segments and our unique innovation capability enables us to create value and deliver on our Sustainovate targets. Examples of progress on our sustainable value creation strategy are the strong growth of robotic mowers in the professional segment including the successful launch of CEORA™, the robotic mower that provides cost-efficient commercial turf care management. The Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division has also joined the Power for All Alliance we co-founded with Bosch, for consumer 18V battery-powered products, to complement its 36V offering. In the Husqvarna Construction Division, we have launched new ranges of dust extractors, both delivering improved construction site environments as well as a significant improvement in energy efficiency for our end-customers. We are delivering on our CO₂ emission reduction target, achieving a reduction across the value chain (scope 1, 2 and 3) of -30% compared with our 2025 target of -35%. This is despite an unfavorable product mix during the quarter.
In summary, the quarter was marked by continued disturbances in the supply chain. We are doing our utmost to support our customers for the remainder of the season, however the global supply chain situation is still fluid and unpredictable. We have a dedicated and flexible organization that, in parallel with the implementation of short-term measures, is executing on our strategy and our long-term value creation."
Henric Andersson, President and CEO
Webcast presentation and telephone conference
A webcast presentation of the Q2 report, hosted by Henric Andersson, President & CEO, and Terry Burke, CFO, will be held at 10:00 CET on July 15, 2022.
To view the presentation, please use the link: https://husqvarna-group.creo.se/220715
The dial-in to the telephone conference (in order to ask questions): +46 (0) 8 5051 0031 (Sweden) or +44 207 107 06 13 (UK).
Dates for Financial Reports 2022
October 21 - Interim report for January-September
Contacts:
Terry Burke, CFO and Executive Vice President, Finance, IR & Communication, +46 8 738 90 00
Johan Andersson, Vice President, Investor Relations, +46 702 100 451
Husqvarna AB (publ), P.O. Box 7454, SE-103 92 Stockholm
Regeringsgatan 28, +46 8 738 90 00, www.husqvarnagroup.com
Reg. Nr: 556000-5331
NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: HUSQ A, HUSQ B
This report contains insider information that Husqvarna AB is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the contact person set out above, at 07.30 CET on July 15, 2022.
Factors affecting forward-looking statements
This report contains forward-looking statements in the sense referred to in the American Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements comprise, among other things, financial goals, goals of future business and financial plans. These statements are based on present expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may give rise to major deviations in the result due to several aspects. These aspects include, among other things: consumer demand and market conditions in the geographical areas and lines of business in which Husqvarna operates, the effects of currency fluctuations, downward pressure on prices due to competition, a material reduction in sales by important distributors, success in developing new products and in marketing, outcome of product responsibility litigation, progress in terms of reaching the goals set for productivity and efficient use of capital, successful identification of growth opportunities and acquisition objects, integration of these into the existing business and successful achievement of goals for making the supply chain more efficient.
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The joint offering provides safe, cost-effective, uncompressed, high-bandwidth video connectivity and camera imaging extension
WALDENBURG,Germany and HOD HASHARON, Israel, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Würth Elektronik, a leading manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that they have introduced to market a joint solution to enable medical image diagnosis and procedures with unprecedented video resolution. The offering encompasses secure, cost-effective, uncompressed, high-bandwidth video connectivity and advances camera imaging. The joint reference design is currently under evaluation by leading medical imaging device manufacturers.
Medical imaging devices, such as MRIs, CTs, robotic surgery and endoscopy solutions, require high-bandwidth uncompressed video connectivity. Würth Elektronik and Valens Semiconductor have developed a solution that enables uncompressed 4K60@4:4:4 video transmission over copper cable while complying with the strict medical isolation specifications.
Core components of the reference design (EVS3-EVK2-KT-3000-MD) are the Valens Stello VS3000 chipset, compliant with the latest generation of the HDBaseT standard Spec 3.0, and the WE-LAN HDBaseT transformer from Würth Elektronik (749054010). This ensures galvanic isolation and compliance with the IEC 60601 standard for safe electrical equipment in the medical environment.
"Valens Semiconductor has long been a market leader in the audio-video industry and our technologies are making inroads into adjacent markets such as medical imaging," said Gabi Shriki, SVP and Head of Audio-Video at Valens Semiconductor. "This collaboration is testament to Würth Elektronik's continued leadership in the market and underpins their role in the HDBaseT ecosystem. Medical imaging is an expanding market. Our joint offering enables better and safer healthcare for patients around the world."
"Würth Elektronik has the only solution that can isolate a connection with such high bandwidth," says Alexander Gerfer, Chief Technology Officer at Würth Elektronik. "There is strong demand for higher image quality in the medical segment. The combination of our transformers and Valens Semiconductor's world-class chipsets covers this demand. We're a market leader and pioneer in technological innovation, so we are confident that manufacturers will use this solution."
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Valens Semiconductor pushes the boundaries of connectivity by enabling long-reach, high-speed video and data transmission for the Automotive and Audio-Video industries. Valens' HDBaseT technology is the leading standard in the Audio-Video market with tens of millions of Valens' chipsets integrated into thousands of products in a wide range of applications. Valens' Automotive chipsets are deployed in systems manufactured by leading customers and are on the road in vehicles around the world. Valens is a key enabler of the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving and its advanced technology is the basis for the new industry standard for high-speed in-vehicle connectivity.
For more information: www.valens.com
Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry and a technology company that spearheads pioneering electronic solutions. Würth Elektronik eiSos is one of the largest European manufacturers of passive components and is active in 50 countries. Production sites in Europe, Asia and North America supply a growing number of customers worldwide.
The product range includes EMC components, inductors, transformers, RF components, varistors, capacitors, resistors, quartz crystals, oscillators, power modules, Wireless Power Transfer, LEDs, sensors, connectors, power supply elements, switches, push-buttons, connection technology, fuse holders and solutions for wireless data transmission.
The unrivaled service orientation of the company is characterized by the availability of all catalog components from stock without minimum order quantity, free samples and extensive support through technical sales staff and selection tools.
Würth Elektronik is part of the Würth Group, the world market leader for assembly and fastening technology. The company employs 8,000 staff and generated sales of 1.09 Billion Euro in 2021.
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HARTFORD, Conn., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (NYSE: NCZ), a closed-end fund, today announced that it has postponed payment of its monthly distribution of $0.0375 per share that was scheduled to be paid on July 1 and has postponed declaration of its monthly distribution of $0.0375 per share that was scheduled to be declared on July 1 for payment on August 1.
Recent market dislocations have caused the values of the Fund's portfolio securities to decline and, as a result, the Fund's asset coverage ratio for total leverage as of June 30, as calculated in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, was below the 200% minimum asset coverage guideline. Compliance with the asset coverage ratio is required by the Fund's governing documents for declaration or payment of the monthly dividends. As a result, the Fund is not authorized to declare or pay its monthly distributions until the coverage ratio is in compliance. The Fund intends to resume declaration and payment of its monthly distributions once its coverage ratio is in compliance.
About the Fund
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II has an investment objective to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser of the fund and Allianz Global Investors manages the fund in a subadvisory capacity. For more information, contact shareholder services at 866-270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the closed-end fund section of www.virtus.com.
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An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about each fund's investment objective and risks, please see the fund's annual report. A copy of the fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
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New research from Curity shows nearly half of all large institutions in the sector have already adopted Open Banking, with nearly three-quarters (70%) planning to adopt in the next 18 months
LONDON , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half (43%) of all large financial institutions have already adopted Open Banking according to a new report from API-driven identity management company Curity.
The 'Facilitating the Future of Open Finance' report surveyed 200 global financial institutions and employees who are managing the Open Banking process. The report reveals that the top three motivators for adopting Open Banking are to increase competitiveness (58%), to deliver new products and services (55%), and to meet customer demand (48%).
Despite these significant drivers for the Open Banking initiative, the results also show some hesitation regarding its adoption. Reasons for hesitation include compliance and security risk concerns (61%), a skills and knowledge shortage (51%) and changing business priorities (45%).
Curity's findings come amid the exponential interest in Open Banking, with the global Open Banking market expected to reach $43.15 billion by 2026 according to the report published by Allied Market Research.
With customer acceptance growing, the fact that nearly three-quarters of organizations surveyed (71%) plan to adopt Open Banking in the next 18 months demonstrates the importance of continuing to build robust technical solutions, meet regulatory requirements and preserve business integrity.
The largest security concern amongst financial enterprises is outdated systems that don't support data sharing (62%), meaning they are unable to comply with new data protection regulations that are imperative to new Open Banking products and services.
Travis Spencer, CEO at Curity, said: Our new report offers a level of insight that is crucial in understanding Open Banking and the impact it will have on financial institutions in the foreseeable future. 70% of financial institutions surveyed are planning to adopt Open Banking relatively soon so they must understand the regulatory requirements and security necessary to be successful."
Nearly all financial institutions (96%) believe consumer adoption is crucial to the future of Open Banking. Organizations must communicate with customers in simple and concise ways about data privacy without relying on jargon to overcomplicate matters, ensuring customers feel confident in the way their data is handled and managed within the Open Banking process. Understanding the deployment of modern authentication methods is key to consumer adoption, according to over half of those surveyed (56%).
The Future of Open Banking is clear for financial institutions of all sizes if they are willing to embrace it. Larger enterprises have led the way with nearly half of those surveyed (43%) already adopting the technology but there are still opportunities to encourage smaller organizations to adapt and move forward with innovation for years to come.
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About the research
Curity has spoken with 200 global financial organizations, in partnership with research consultancy Priestley, to better understand the landscape of Open Finance, as well as the adoption rates of Open Banking.
About Curity
Curity is a leading supplier of API-driven identity management, providing unified security for digital services. Curity Identity Server is used for logging in and securing millions of users' access to web and mobile applications as well as APIs and microservices. Curity's leadership is built upon open standards and designed for development and operations. Curity is trusted by large organizations in financial services, telecom, retail, energy, and government services that need enterprise-grade API access security.
For more information please visit https://curity.io/
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Shreveport woman protects tree in her yard from being removed by city
By Gerry May
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SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A sewer line project looked more like a crime scene, as an elderly woman blocked a tree cutting crew on her property Thursday morning in the Highland area.
A swarm of officers put up crime scene tape and talked with the woman as she sat in her walker by a large catalpa tree on her property. She was there to stop a crew hired by the city to remove the tree, which she says may be 200 years old.
“They’re going to have to carry me to jail because I’m not going to give in,” vowed Elizabeth Shackleford, who turned 92 the day before.
Shackleford and her family say the tree is not in the city’s easement, where it intends to lay new sewer pipe.
Ultimately, the tree removal crew took off with all of their equipment and heavy machinery, and police removed the crime tape.
“There is not a criminal element here. This is going to be a civil issue,” SPD Cpl. Chris Bordelon said. “We have instructed both sides to return to court and see if they can reach a resolution in this matter.”
Shackleford and her two daughters on the scene said they all have fond memories of playing under the shade of the tree. The family says it’s owned the property near the dead end of Leon Street since the late 1880’s.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BondExchange (https://bondexchange.com) adds another capability to its industry leading surety bond technology, introducing the BX Command Center for its agent partners.
Earlier this year, BondExchange brought a new level of automation to the industry, advancing the surety capabilities of thousands of insurance agents who utilize the BondExchange platform. Now its agent partners have additional tools at their disposal with the BX Command Center. This update empowers agents to:
- Embed the BX underwriting and quoting engine on their agency's website
- Instantly issue riders online, including changes that affect premium
- Manage upcoming renewals and pending quotes
- Upload underwriting documents to specific bonds
- Edit agency marketing on BX's proprietary Agent Finder
"The BX Command Center empowers our agency partners, making surety work for their agency," says Jackson Cromer, President of BondExchange. "The BX Rider Tool is the newest installment to the BX Command Center. With the time-consuming, and often manual, processes for issuing bond riders throughout the surety market, we saw an opportunity to add value to our agents by automating all aspects of the process in a way that optimizes their efficiency."
About BondExchange
BondExchange provides thousands of independent insurance agents with best-in-class technology to quote, issue, and administer surety bonds for their customers. In 2016 we launched BondExchange.com, the first-fully automated surety platform that works for insurance agents. Recent upgrades to the platform include free marketing and SEO for agents with BX Agent Finder, a white-label surety platform with BX Surety Pro, and seamless payment options for agents and their customers with BX Pay.
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BELTON — Services for Susan Marie Pollard, 59, of Temple are pending with Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Belton.
Mrs. Pollard died Thursday, April 14, at a Temple hospital.
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GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and Chef Eric Ripert are pleased to announce the highly-anticipated event lineup for Cayman Cookout 2023, taking place at the resort from Thursday, January 12th though Monday, January 16th, 2023. Cayman Cookout will make its grand return to the resort after a two-year hiatus and plans to bring together some of the world's most talented chefs, wine and spirits experts alongside new events, never before seen by attendees.
Hosted by Chef Eric Ripert, the 14th annual celebration will feature an impressive line-up of talent including José Andrés, Adrienne Cheatham, Master Sommelier Aldo Sohm, Andrew Zimmern, Antonio Bachour, Charles Joly, Daniel Boulud, Dean Max, Dominique Crenn, Emeril Lagasse, Jennifer Carroll, Kristen Kish and Tom Colicchio. The events and menus for Cayman Cookout have been carefully curated by Chef Ripert, as well as the participating chefs, who have worked closely with Master Sommelier Aldo Sohm, Wine Director for Cayman Cookout and Monica Dubar, Beverage Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. This year in particular, an emphasis has been placed on expanding the beverage programming, offering events and menus designed through the lens of master mixologists and global spirits experts. The beverage team has curated an extensive list of rare wines provided by some of the most exclusive and world-class producers, including Jason Smith MS, Jean-Marc Rouleau, Landon Patterson, Larry Stone MS, Marc Gagnon, Michael Kennedy, Nathaniel Dorn and Rajat Parr MS.
The festival will also allow guests to take advantage of two new dining concepts on property as well as the recently renovated guestrooms and public areas. The reimagined interiors include the revamped Silver Palm Lounge, which has retained its iconic spirit but offers updated interiors and the Armoire, a custom-built hardwood cabinet, offering guests a collection of indulgent discoveries from rare rums to premium hand-rolled cigars of the Caribbean, alongside chocolates created from the region's finest cacao. This venue will provide attendees with laid-back space to relax between events. The resort will also debut a new restaurant named Saint June, which provides a setting punctuated with relaxed luxury, where guests can enjoy a sophisticated and stylish food and bar menu inspired by Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. The space will host dinners and events throughout the weekend, including a memorable South American Steakhouse Dinner.
Guests planning to attend will also see the return of signature events like Beach Bash, Barefoot BBQ, and Rum and Robusto alongside new events including, but not limited to:
- A Cayman Cookout In-Flight Experience with Chef Eric Ripert presented by Cayman Private Aviation
- Island Culinary Excursions including a Cayman Brac Lunch Experience
- Wine Tasting and Discussions with World-Class Producers like Marc Gagnon
- Exclusive dining experiences including a Le Bernardin Reunion
- A Sommelier Standoff featuring Master Sommelier Aldo Sohm, Michael Kennedy, Monica Dubar, and Enrico Carmassi
- Steakhouse Dinners and Latin American/Caribbean inspired experiences at newly opened Saint June
- Effervescence Soirée by Moët & Chandon
The full event line-up can be found here and ticket sales for all events will be available starting October 1, 2022. The 2023 event promises to be a memorable one, including unique experiences created by Marriott Bonvoy® loyalty program and Chase Marriott Bonvoy® Credit Card. Individual ticket sales for Cayman Cookout 2023 will be available in autumn and will be available for purchase on the festival's website.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Newly reimagined in 2021, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman occupies 144 beautifully manicured acres, from the sparkling waters of the North Sound to white sands of world-famous Seven Mile Beach. The longstanding luxury Cayman Islands resort is a Forbes Five-Star Hotel, home to 369 luxuriously appointed rooms handcrafted by acclaimed Champalimaud Design. An elegant spa offers a bespoke collection of revitalizing and relaxing treatments, while six dining venues present guests with a diverse array of epicurean delights, including the Caribbean's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant, Blue by Eric Ripert. In addition to a spectacular Greg Norman-designed nine-hole golf course, the resort also offers golf enthusiasts a state-of-the-art indoor simulator using Trackman technology. Ideal for events of all sizes, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is home to the island's largest ballroom as well as an interactive culinary studio. Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment family programming allows guests of all ages to discover the incredible flora and fauna of Cayman, while Starfish Cay water park, tennis and basketball courts and an indoor game room ensures guest young and old are entertained. The Caribbean's largest luxury suite configuration, Seven South offers nearly 18,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space replete with elegant interiors, personalized service, and amenities as well as breathtaking panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Encompassing up to 9 bedrooms, including the three-bedroom Grand Penthouse, the private enclave is perched atop the resort's Ocean Tower evoking a sense of being on top of the world. Each year, the resort and Chef Eric Ripert, welcome some of the world's finest chefs and most discerning guests for Cayman Cookout. More information about The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is available at www.ritzcarlton.com/grandcayman or by phone at +1(345)943-9000.
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A $34.99 purchase got one Texas woman an unexpected piece of art from ancient Roman times.
Back in August 2018, Laura Young was shopping in an Austin-area Goodwill when she stumbled upon a 52-pound marble bust.
"I was just looking for anything that looked interesting," Young said, and when she saw it, she knew she had to have it.
"It was a bargain at $35, there was no reason not to buy it," Young said. She told CNN Friday she has been reselling her antique finds since 2011.
After the transaction, she knew she had to do some digging to see if the piece had any history to it.
And history it had.
Little did she know that purchase would have Roman ties and end up in the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), 4 years later.
She contacted auction houses and experts to get any information she could on the marble structure.
Eventually, Sotheby's confirmed that the bust was in fact from ancient Roman times, and they estimated it to be about 2,000 years old.
A specialist was able to track down the bust on a digital database and found photos from the 1930s of the head in Aschaffenburg in Bavaria, Germany.
Lynley McAlpine, a postdoctoral curatorial fellow at SAMA, told CNN it is believed to be the bust of Sextus Pompey, a Roman military leader. His father, Pompey the Great, was once an ally of Julius Caesar.
The bust was housed in a replica of a Pompeii home, also known as Pompejanum, which was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria.
There it was on display until World War II, which was the last time it was seen until Young bought it in 2018.
The bust, along with other artifacts in the home, had been moved into storage before the Pompejanum was bombed and destroyed during the war. At some point, the piece was stolen from storage.
"It seems like sometime between when it was put into storage until about 1950, someone found it and took it," McAlpine said. "Since it ended up in the US it seems likely that some American that was stationed there got their hands on it."
Young says she still wonders just how the piece ended up at a Goodwill in Austin, Texas.
She said she tried to find the person who donated the statue through Craigslist, but had no luck.
"I would really love it if whoever donated it came forward," Young said. "It's most likely not the original person who took him, but would still like to know the story."
The piece is currently being lent out contractually to SAMA for a year, but McAlpine explains it is still technically owned by Germany since it was looted from storage.
Young is proud to see her unique find on display for others to learn its history, but after May 2023, the bust will be sent back to Germany where it'll go back on display, once again, in the Pompejanum.
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CAMBRIDGE, England, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abcam plc ("Abcam," "Company," "Group") (AIM: ABC) (Nasdaq: ABCM), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, today announces the appointment of Tommy Thomas as Vice President of Investor Relations.
Tommy, who will be based in our Waltham, MA office, has over 20 years' experience in the life sciences sector, largely focused in the area of research tools. He joins Abcam from Avantor, where he was Vice President, Investor Relations for several years. Prior to this he was Vice President of Investor Relations, and then Chief Financial Officer of Global Services at Perkin Elmer. Before joining Perkin Elmer, Tommy spent eight years as a buy side analyst for TIAA-CREF focused on the medical technology & life science tools areas.
Michael Baldock, Chief Financial Officer of Abcam, said: "I am delighted to have Tommy joining us. His deep industry experience, significant investor relations expertise, and strong institutional investor and research analyst relationships are a major step forward for us. Tommy will be a real asset to Abcam and our investors as we continue to grow, differentiate ourselves in the marketplace, and deliver value for all our stakeholders."
Tommy Thomas commented: "I am very pleased to join Abcam at this important time in its evolution. The Company's customer-centric model focusing on new product innovation for researchers and clinicians in the life sciences industry is highly differentiated. I look forward to learning and telling our story as I build new friendships along the way."
About Abcam plc
As an innovator in reagents and tools, Abcam's purpose is to serve life science researchers globally to achieve their mission, faster. Providing the research and clinical communities with tools and scientific support, the Company offers highly validated antibodies, assays and other research tools to address important targets in critical biological pathways.
Already a pioneer in data sharing and ecommerce in the life sciences, Abcam's ambition is to be the most influential company in life sciences by helping advance global understanding of biology and causes of disease, which, in turn, will drive new treatments and improved health.
Abcam's worldwide customer base of approximately 750,000 life science researchers uses Abcam's antibodies, reagents, biomarkers and assays. By actively listening to and collaborating with these researchers, the Company continuously advances its portfolio to address their needs. A transparent programme of customer reviews and datasheets, combined with an industry-leading validation initiative, gives researchers increased confidence in their results.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Company has served customers in more than 130 countries. Abcam's ordinary shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: ABC) and its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) trade on the Nasdaq Global Market (Nasdaq: ABCM).
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Why some people are poor and others are prosperous is the theme of a new book, Objective Prosperity (Rothstein Publishing, August 2022), by Professors Roger Blackwell and Roger Bailey. The book was published August 15 by Rothstein Publishing.
Their book explains how behavioral economics contributes to prosperity along with national economic growth, and take a "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" approach to how behavioral economics differs from traditional economics.
Objective Prosperity describes how people with diverse backgrounds, skillsets and ethnicities move from poor to prosperous. It has examples of people not born wealthy achieving success including Dave Thomas, Steve Jobs, and Jeff Bezos.
Is inequality getting better or worse? Examining Thomas Piketty, the authors believe his theories are based on incorrect data leading to policies that may harm rather than help low and middle-income consumers. The authors conclude values inherited from parents are more important than inherited capital illustrated by Walmart's Doug McMillon, Tom Brady and Serena Williams.
Blackwell, the author of 40 previous books, has served on the boards of directors for 14 publicly traded companies, including Applied Industrial Technologies and Abercrombie.
The book is endorsed by business leaders, including:
"What factors influence the chances for individual success and national prosperity? The authors cite the thoughts of many profound thinkers on how to live a rewarding life."
-Philip Kotler, Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, emeritus, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
"This book is a must read for any entrepreneur."
-Rhett C. Ricart, 2020 Chairman National Automobile Dealers Association
Roger Blackwell, Ph.D., retired as professor at The Ohio State University, and is co-author of Consumer Behavior, a textbook translated into multiple languages. Roger Bailey, Clinical Assistant Professor at Ohio State, received a Ph.D. in Economics from Vanderbilt University.
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Objective Prosperity: How Behavioral Economics Can Improve Outcomes for You, Your Business, and Your Nation - Rothstein Publishing
Objective Prosperity: How Behavioral Economics Can Improve Outcomes for You, Your Business, and Your Nation by Roger Blackwell and Roger Bailey
Rothstein Publishing
270 pages
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TEL AVIV, Israel, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Circles is launching a new service offering free, anonymous, voice-only support rooms. The newest feature within the Circles support platform now invites people to connect around the common issues they face in their lives – anonymously, and for free. People going through similar life challenges or events drop into voice-only support rooms around those specific topics in a safe space, to give and get support whenever they need it, guided by a peer with that same lived experience.
The new free feature, named Voices, has been operating in beta phase for the last few weeks on the Circles support app, already hosting weekly voice-only support rooms, with the majority of users revisiting the platform on a weekly basis. A portion of Circles' recent $16.5M Series A funding is dedicated to expanding this new feature on the Circles platform.
Circles is the leading platform for anyone dealing with a life challenge to find group support, available on the App Store and Google Play, where up to 10 people experiencing similar life challenges are matched into groups and meet weekly via video chat to give and receive emotional support, guided by trained, vetted mental health professionals. Until now, Circles offering was subscription-based, supporting thousands of paying members across the country with hundreds of groups. Following Circles' success, it is launching Voices, the platform's newest, cost-free offering which lowers the barrier even further to anyone who could use support but finds that 1:1 therapy isn't a feasible or effective solution.
Voices' partners were handpicked to guide the first VoiceRooms, focusing on individuals who were already sharing their story to help others.
"People feel better after talking to someone going through similar experiences. I saw this when my mother was sick with cancer, and I felt this myself after she passed. We've proved this with the Circles platform, and now, we want to make it available to everyone," says Irad Eichler, Co-Founder and CEO of Circles. "Today, we're launching our new Voices feature with 100 initial partners across over 30 topics, so that anyone who feels alone and like no one understands them, can jump on and find someone who does, all day, everyday."
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a new platform for Fans to leave reviews for Creators across social media.
Fan.Reviews (fan dot reviews)
Advertised as "the TrustPilot/Yelp for the Creator Economy". Fan Reviews is seeing early adopters from Patreon and Onlyfans Creators who are using the site to encourage potential fans to Subscribe and join their communities.
Creators are adding their FanReview links to their LinkTrees/link aggregator tools as a "badge of honor".
The company claims that allowing past subscribers to leave a positive reviews will be extremely powerful and will build trust amongst fans. FanReviews aims to be the fastest and most trustworthy way for fans to leave feedback on Creators content, which should help Creators get MORE subscribers every month.
What about spammers, bullying or fake reviews? The site has built in security features which allow reviews to be flagged by anyone in the community and FanReviews employs a full time team of moderators so that abuse and spam is kept off of the platform. Creators can claim their page and flag reviews for moderation as well.
FanReviews has a comprehensive 10-star review system with abilities to add badges to reviews such as 'Sells Customs', 'Frequent Poster' and other attributes which Fans want to know before they subscribe to a Creators exclusive content page. This helps Fans know what they are subscribing to before paying. The platform says they are building capabilities for Creators to also interact with Fans such as Replying to Reviews or Pinning reviews to the top of their feed.
There are over 12,000 profiles in existence, and more are being created by community members every day. https://fan.reviews/creators/
The company believes the influencer/creator economy is here to stay and every economy needs a review system. Fan.Reviews seems like a very promising and early platform to enable this for creators and fans alike.
Learn more about FanReviews here. https://fan.reviews
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SOURCE FanReviews | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/30/fanreviews-yelp-creator-economy-launches-creators-across-internet-are-being-reviewed-by-their-fans/ | 2022-06-30T14:35:56Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — A rare Republican who supports abortion rights found success in Colorado in the first primary elections held since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, while New York’s first female governor positioned herself to become a major voice in the post-Roe landscape.
In Illinois, Democrats helped boost a Republican gubernatorial candidate loyal to former President Donald Trump in the hopes that he would be the easier candidate to beat in November. And in at least two states, election deniers were defeated, even as pro-Trump lightning rods elsewhere won.
Takeaways from the latest round of primary elections:
ABORTION IS ON THE BALLOT
The abortion debate consumed the nation this week, but there was no race where it mattered more than Colorado’s Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, where businessman Joe O’Dea became one of the only abortion-rights-supporting Republicans in the nation to win a statewide primary this year.
O’Dea beat back a stiff challenge from state Rep. Ron Hanks, a Trump loyalist who opposed abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the mother.
O’Dea will face Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet in November, and if he wins, he would become just the third Senate Republican — and the only male — to support abortion rights.
He said he backs a ban on late-term abortions and government funding of abortions but that the decision to terminate a pregnancy in the initial months is “between a person and their God.”
Democrats had spent at least $2.5 million on ads designed to boost O’Dea’s opponent by promoting, among other things, that he was “too conservative” for backing a complete abortion ban.
Democrats hoped that the Roe decision would give them an advantage in several swing states, including Colorado. But, at least for now, O’Dea’s victory would seem to complicate the Democrats’ plans.
A WIN FOR TRUMP OR THE DEMOCRATS?
In the final weeks of a campaign, Trump once again attached himself to a Republican who was leading the race. This time, it was farmer Darren Bailey in Illinois, who easily cruised to the GOP nomination in the governor’s race.
But while Trump can add Bailey to his endorsement record, Democrats are betting that his victory may be short-lived.
Bailey now goes on to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the November general election, which is just what Pritzker and his allies wanted. Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, and the Democratic Governors Association spent heavily on advertising to help Bailey win the GOP nomination. Among other things, the ads reminded the state’s Democratic-leaning electorate that he is “100% pro-life.”
It’s a risky gamble. While Bailey may look like an easier opponent in the general election, it’s feasible that he could ride a red wave — if it materializes — to the Illinois governor’s mansion. Pritzker’s predecessor in office was a Republican.
Bailey showed off political acumen by besting the early Republican front-runner Richard Irvin, the mayor of Illinois’ second-largest city, Aurora. Irvin lost despite being the beneficiary of a staggering $50 million investment from billionaire Ken Griffin. Irvin, who is Black, refused to say whether he voted for Trump and largely avoided talking about abortion, delivering the kind of moderate message that could have cut across ideological lines in a general election.
Instead, Republicans nominated Bailey, a Trump loyalist who reads from Bible verses in campaign videos and proudly touts his anti-abortion policies in a state Trump lost by 17 percentage points in 2020.
HOCHUL’S OPPORTUNITY
The scandals of the men around her did not derail New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who overcame primary challengers on the right and left to win her first election test as the state’s chief executive.
Now, Hochul, New York’s first female governor, is positioned to emerge as a leading voice in the Democratic Party as it navigates the post-Roe landscape.
The low-profile Hochul stepped into one of the nation’s most prominent governorships last fall after Andrew Cuomo resigned in the midst of a sexual harassment scandal. She had promised to restore New Yorkers’ faith in their government, only for her handpicked lieutenant governor to be arrested this spring in a federal corruption probe.
Hochul was either “consistently shamefully out of the loop, or shamefully enabling through her inaction,” charged one of her primary challengers, New York City’s elected public advocate, Jumaane Williams.
The attack ultimately didn’t land in the primary. But don’t expect such criticism to disappear as the race for New York governor enters its next phase.
Rep. Lee Zeldin emerged from a crowded Republican field to earn the GOP nomination for governor. He defeated Andrew Giuliani, the son of New York City’s former mayor Rudy Giuliani, among others.
And while Hochul has a serious reelection test ahead, look for her to step into the national spotlight as the abortion debate rages.
The Democratic governor said in recent days that New York would be a “safe harbor” for those seeking abortions.
ELECTION DENIERS GO DOWN
They celebrated their allegiance to Trump’s baseless conspiracy theories on the campaign trail. But on Tuesday night, a handful of these so-called election deniers had nothing to cheer about.
In Colorado, Republican voters did not reward secretary of state candidate Tina Peters for championing Trump’s lies about election fraud. She was bested by Pam Anderson, a former county clerk who previously led the state clerks’ association and defends the state’s mail-in elections system.
Some officials in both parties worried that Peters would win the primary. That’s even after Peters, the Mesa County clerk, was indicted for a security breach spurred by conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election. The state GOP had called on her to suspend her campaign.
Now, Anderson, not Peters, will take on incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who’s led the national fight against 2020 election deniers.
Elsewhere in Colorado, Senate candidate Hanks had also promoted lies about the last presidential election. In addition to being an outspoken opponent of abortion rights, he had attended the “Stop the Steal” rally that preceded the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
And in Mississippi, Trump loyalist Michael Cassidy lost a runoff election to incumbent Rep. Michael Guest, who had voted to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack. Cassidy said in campaign speeches that Guest had done nothing to stop “the persecution of Jan. 6 political prisoners.”
LIGHTNING RODS WIN
Two Republicans familiar with controversy tested for the first time whether Republican voters deemed them too extreme to go back to Congress. They both prevailed.
First-term Rep. Mary Miller, who campaigned alongside Trump over the weekend, defeated five-term Rep. Rodney Davis, who was considered more moderate. The primary victory all but ensures Miller will return to Congress for another term given the heavy Republican advantage in her 15th Congressional District, which is the most Republican district in the state.
Miller won just days after describing the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade as “a victory for white life.” A spokesperson later said she had intended to say the decision was a victory for a “right to life.”
Miller is no stranger to provocative statements. Soon after joining the House, Miller quoted Adolf Hitler, saying he was right to say that “whoever has the youth has the future.”
And in Colorado, Trump loyalist Lauren Boebert defeated a moderate state representative who had run a primary campaign focused on Boebert’s extremism. It didn’t work.
Boebert’s controversial moves are many. She vowed to carry a handgun on the House floor. She faced calls for her censure last year after being caught on video making Islamophobic comments about Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar. And she heckled President Joe Biden in his first State of the Union address.
But after winning her primary, she is almost certain to return to Congress for another two years. Her GOP-leaning 3rd Congressional District in western Colorado became even more Republican after redistricting.
A ROE SHIFT IN NEBRASKA?
Nebraska’s low-profile special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s term was not supposed to be close. Republicans have held the district for nearly 60 years.
Yet Republican Mike Flood defeated Democrat Patty Pansing Brooks by only 4 percentage points on Tuesday.
The specific cause of the margin wasn’t immediately unclear, although there was evidence of higher turnout in one Democratic-leaning county that could be related to the Roe decision.
Heading into election day, Flood appeared to have a strong edge in the district, which includes Lincoln, parts of suburban Omaha and dozens of smaller, more conservative towns. The district has nearly 68,000 more Republicans than Democrats and hasn’t elected a Democrat to the House since 1964.
What happened? Lancaster County, home to the state capital and the University of Nebraska, offers some clues.
In 2020, Fortenberry won the district by nearly 22 percentage points, but he lost Lancaster County by less than 1 percentage point. In Tuesday’s special election, the Republican Flood lost Lancaster County by more than 13 percentage points.
In the end, the swing wasn’t enough to move a heavily-Republican district, but Democrats could look to the results for hope that the Roe decision will be a significant motivator for the Democratic base.
Incidentally, Fortenberry was sentenced to two years of probation on Tuesday for lying to the FBI. Flood and Pansing Brooks are expected to face off again in the November general election. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/takeaways-from-first-primaries-since-roe-v-wade-overturned/ | 2022-06-30T02:41:05Z |
Services for Cardell Mitchell Anderson, 59, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Temple.
Burial will be in Temple Garden of Memories.
Anderson died July 26 at a Temple hospital.
He was born Feb. 24, 1963, in Temple to Bercha and Mary Louise Anderson. He graduated from Temple High School, where he played on the championship football team in 1980. He received his degree from Blinn College and Temple College. He attended the Christian House of Prayer in Killeen. He worked at Arco Bell, Wilsonart, Baylor Scott & White, Kellogg Brown & Root in Baghdad, Iraq, and Vectrust in Kuwait. He was married to Zella Davis Hemphill.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Christopher Anderson of Temple and Joseph Hemphill of Houston; two daughters Alicia Anderson Jones of New Braunfels and Jokeisha Hemphill of Murrieta, California; four brothers, Bercha Anderson Jr. of Gatesville, Warren Dean Anderson of Oklahoma City, Edward Anderson of Waxahachie and Brian Anderson of Temple; one sister, Myrtle Clemons of Temple; and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_ab94dba8-14e2-11ed-be4c-cf3fdfa6c5c1.html | 2022-08-05T19:03:19Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd. (NYSE: DDL).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
https://claimyourloss.com/securities/dingdong-cayman-ltd-loss-submission-form/?id=31467&from=4
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased, or otherwise acquired, Dingdong American Depository Shares pursuant or traceable to the F-1 registration statements and related prospectus on Form 424B4 issued in connection with Dingdong's June 2021 initial public stock offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 24, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's initial public offering misstated and/or omitted facts concerning Dingdong's so-called commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of the food it distributes to the market. For example, despite claiming that it applies "stringent quality control across [its] entire supply chain to ensure product quality to [its] users," Dingdong sold food past its sell-by date. Consequently, Dingdong was, in fact, no better at providing or assuring access to "fresh" groceries than the supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms it repeatedly claimed to be displacing. Moreover, the foregoing conduct subjected Dingdong to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement, all of which, once revealed, were likely to negatively impact Dingdong's business, operations, and reputation.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Session will be Webcast
NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ewout Steenbergen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), will participate in the 42nd Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 7, 2022. Mr. Steenbergen is scheduled to speak from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The "fireside chat" will be webcast and may include forward-looking information.
Webcast Instructions: Live and Replay
The webcast will be available live and in replay through the Company's Investor Relations website http://investor.spglobal.com/Investor-Presentations (please copy and paste URL into web browser). The webcast replay will be available approximately 3 hours after the end of the presentation and will remain accessible for three months, ending on September 4, 2022. Any additional information presented during the session will be made available on the Company's Investor Presentations web page.
About S&P Global
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides essential intelligence. We enable governments, businesses and individuals with the right data, expertise and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction. From helping our customers assess new investments to guiding them through ESG and energy transition across supply chains, we unlock new opportunities, solve challenges and accelerate progress for the world.
We are widely sought after by many of the world's leading organizations to provide credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help the world's leading organizations plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com.
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SOURCE S&P Global | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/27/sampp-global-present-42nd-annual-william-blair-growth-stock-conference-june-7-2022/ | 2022-05-27T18:16:29Z |
Judge sends Julian Assange extradition decision to UK government
LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. The case will now go to Britain’s interior minister for a decision, and the WikiLeaks founder still has legal avenues of appeal.
The order comes after the U.K. Supreme Court last month refused Assange permission to appeal against a lower court’s ruling that he could be extradited.
A judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court issued the order in a brief hearing. Home Secretary Priti Patel will decide whether to grant the extradition.
The move doesn’t exhaust the legal options for Assange, who has sought for years to avoid a trial in the U.S. on charges related to WikiLeaks’ publication of a huge trove of classified documents more than a decade ago.
His lawyers have four weeks to make submissions to Patel, and can also seek to appeal to the High Court.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/20/judge-sends-assange-extradition-decision-uk-government/ | 2022-04-20T10:33:44Z |
BEIJING, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luokung Technology Corp. (NASDAQ: LKCO) ("Luokung" or the "Company"), a leading spatial-temporal intelligent big data services company and provider of interactive location-based services ("LBS") and high-definition maps("HD Maps")in China, today announced that it has signed an agreement with the government of Jiujiang District, Wuhu City in Anhui Province for an intelligent networking based vehicle/ship autonomous driving project. Hongdajiutong Technology Development Co.,Ltd.("HDtraffic"), an affiliate of Luokung, is providing comprehensive implementation and commercial promotion for the project, which marks a significant initial step in the Company's active expansion into the new market of intelligent shipping and land transportation that is expected to generate ongoing income for the Company.
This major project has received multimillion of RMB funds from the government. According to the terms of the agreement, Luokung is conducting the research and development of the autonomous driving and driving assistance systems, including hardware and software, for intelligent networking technology of both road vehicles and ships, supporting the application of autonomous shipping systems and strive to realize the first domestic open-highway autonomous truck operation project in China. An integrated ship-vehicle-cloud Digital Twin model will be built in this project, based on Wuhu's unique geographical advantages as a national integrated transportation hub with ports on the Yangtze River, to open up a new intelligent networked business scenario.
Mr. Xuesong Song, Chairman and CEO, stated, "We are excited to be working with the Jiujiang District government on this monumental autonomous driving project. We believe this project is just the begining of the intelligent networking technology applications in autonomous driving and shipping scenarios. Luokung has signed a long-term cooperation with the local government and actively engages in the commercial implementation based on local business related scenarios. The results achieved from this project will be leveraged to form a mature commercialized business model that has the potential for expansion into the national market in the future."
About Luokung Technology Corp.
Luokung Technology Corp. is a leading spatial-temporal intelligent big data services company, as well as a leading provider of LBS and HD Maps for various industries in China. Backed by its proprietary technologies and expertise in HD Maps and multi-sourced intelligent spatial-temporal big data, Luokung has established city-level and industry-level holographic spatial-temporal digital twin systems and actively serves industries including smart transportation(autonomous driving, smart highway and vehicle-road collaboration), natural resource asset management (carbon neutral and environmental protection remote sensing data service), and LBS smart industry applications (mobile Internet LBS, smart travel, smart logistics, new infrastructure, smart cities, emergency rescue, among others). The Company routinely provides important updates on its website: https://www.luokung.com.
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The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination and analysis of the existing law, rules and regulations and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you the statement herein will be accurate. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements.
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LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to stark new warnings that the world will likely warm by more than 1.5° C over the next five years, Henley & Partners in partnership with Deep Knowledge Analytics today launched the Investment Migration Climate Resilience Index — a unique new analytical tool to assess your own country's climate resilience and explore investment migration program options that offer a pathway to residence rights or citizenship acquisition in more climate resilient locations in return for making a significant investment in the host country's economy.
Using over 900 different data points within 5 parameters, and considering key factors of vulnerability, readiness to leverage climate investments, and economic ability to adapt, the innovative new study has produced a Climate Resilience score for 180 countries and separated them into three resilience bands: higher resilience (scores of 60 or more out of 100), medium resilience (scores of 45 to 59.9), and lower resilience (scores of 44.9 or less). The sobering reality is that the vast majority — 142 countries — fall in the lower resilience band where citizens are more at risk from extreme environmental events such as forest fires, hurricanes, heat waves, floods, droughts, and storms. Infrastructure will be both weaker and more exposed, and the ability to prepare for and respond to the aftermath of extreme weather events will be lower.
The Investment Migration Climate Resilience Index uniquely combines World Bank GDP data (the average of normalized GDP and GDP per capita for each country) with the University of Notre Dame's latest Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) Country Index, which summarizes countries' vulnerability to climate change and readiness to convert financial investments (climate finance) into climate adaptation measures. By adding GDP data to the mix, Henley & Partners' new Global Climate Resilience Ranking incorporates the important consideration of a country's economic ability to adapt to climate change and protect its citizens against the most adverse effects.
Unsurprisingly, the top five countries are all in the northern hemisphere. The US ranks 1st, with a Climate Resilience score of 70.6, followed by Germany (70.3), the UK (69.4), Switzerland (68.4), and Canada (68.3) in 5th place by a narrow margin. Even less surprisingly, Sub-Saharan countries occupy the bottom five positions with the world's least climate resilient country being Chad, in 136th place, with a score of just 19.1 out of 100.
CEO of Henley & Partners, Dr. Juerg Steffen, says climate change concerns are increasingly informing the long-term asset location strategies of international investors, business owners, and entrepreneurs. "Climate change is already impacting on all aspects of our lives so by investing in a more climate resilient country, in addition to residence rights or a supplementary citizenship, investors gain the right to relocate their families, their assets, and critical infrastructure to a more resilient place that will be able to better withstand future climate shocks."
Out of just fifteen countries globally that are classified as higher resilience, seven host investment migration programs, including the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, the UK Tier 1 Innovator Visa, the Swiss Residence Program, which Henley & Partners designed for non-EU and non-EFTA nationals, Canada's Start-Up Visa Program, Australia's Business Innovation and Investment Program, the Luxembourg Residence by Investment Program and the Italy Residence by Investment Program.
There are eight investment migration options in medium resilience countries including the Singapore Global Investor Program, Ireland's Immigrant Investor Program, the Austria Citizenship by Investment provisions, the Spain Residence by Investment Program, the New Zealand Residence by Investment Program, the UAE's new residence visa options, the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program and the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program.
Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, says no one should be planning for the long term without considering the climate change factor. "The countries and cities that are most resilient will attract global talent and investors in search of 'climate havens' that have prepared for what lies ahead. The time has come to actively build future-ready climate resilient portfolios if you want to lower your risk to the inevitable impact of climate disasters."
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The storied champagne House celebrates its 250th anniversary with a joyful ode to the sun, reinterpreting the iconic song, "Good Day Sunshine", in a new international brand campaign.
REIMS, France, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veuve Clicquot, the iconic champagne House, has long been a symbol of profound optimism, boldness, and steadfast resilience. To commemorate 250 years of excellence, Veuve Clicquot will unveil an international brand campaign titled, "Good Day Sunshine", highlighting the House's solaire culture, which expresses one of Madame Clicquot's convictions that each new day opens new paths to build a brighter future.
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The campaign will be released globally on April 11, 2022, asserting the solaire nature of Veuve Clicquot, of which yellow – the color of the rising sun that has been included on its labels since 1877 – is the first embodiment.
Optimism captured in a film, the iconic song, "Good Day Sunshine", has been exclusively reinterpreted by globally recognized singer Charlotte Cardin and is at the forefront of Veuve Clicquot's newly unveiled campaign. "I'm very happy to partner with the iconic Veuve Clicquot and to reinterpret 'Good Day Sunshine', a true classic", says Cardin. "This collaboration was very natural to me as I am a fan of drinking champagne and love the joyful vibes of this project."
To illustrate its message, the House has called upon film director Jan Gleie and renowned photographer Tyler Mitchell, who cast a sensitive and spontaneous gaze on Veuve Clicquot, and life in general. "Good Day Sunshine" explores a universal attraction to the sun through the eyes of a young man, discovering yellow objects which, just as Veuve Clicquot's recognizable label, are a symbol of the new day and all its possibilities.
More than an anniversary, this is an ode to joy and optimism, and the audacious resilience that began with Madame Clicquot, la grande dame of Champagne.
"This new brand campaign is the embodiment of Veuve Clicquot's belief that every sunrise is the promise of endless opportunities," says Carole Bildé, Chief Marketing & Communications, Veuve Clicquot. "From Madame Clicquot's profoundly optimistic state of mind to our iconic yellow, our link to the sun is rooted in our DNA and our 250th anniversary was the opportunity to claim it loud and clear! This new campaign breaks the codes of the champagne category, elevating Veuve Clicquot as a luxury House beyond the category while staying true to its effortless chic brand identity."
The campaign will be rolled out across print, OOH & Digital and will also include one exclusive showcase of Charlotte Cardin, broadcasted digitally.
About Charlotte Cardin:
Amassing more than 272 million combined global career streams and attracting acclaim from global press, Charlotte Cardin takes flight out of flames on her debut album Phoenix. Released in April 2021, Phoenix has made Cardin the first female artist to spend multiple weeks at #1 on top Canadian Billboard since Céline Dion in September 2016. In addition to being long listed for this year's Polaris Prize, the record won Anglophone Album of the Year at ADISQ 2021 and was certified Platinum in Canada within a year from its release.
Back in 2017, Cardin's first two breakthrough EPs, Big Boy and Main Girl had sparked a whirlwind two-year journey around the globe - opening for Nick Murphy and BØRNS, selling out headline shows on multiple continents and gracing the stage of Bonnaroo, and Festival d'Été de Québec, as a special guest of Sting and Peter Gabriel. In the fall of 2021, Cardin headlined the return of Osheaga in her hometown of Montreal. The artist then went on to sell-out her first headlining Canadian tour, selling over 47k tickets coast to coast, plus selling out nights at The Roxy in Los Angeles and New York's Music Hall of Williamsburg.
About Tyler Mitchell:
Tyler Mitchell (born 1995, Atlanta GA, lives and works in Brooklyn, NY) is a photographer and film maker working across many genres to explore and document a new aesthetic of Blackness.
In 2018, he made history as the first Black photographer to shoot a cover of American Vogue for Beyonce's appearance in the September issue. The following year, a portrait from this series was acquired by The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery for its permanent collection. In 2019, Mitchell held its first solo exhibition I Can Make You Feel Good and in 2020, he was announced as the recipient of the Gordon Parks Fellowship, which support a new project that reflects and draws inspiration from Parks central themes of representation and social justice. Mitchell's work is also visible across key media such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Self Service and i-D. He is represented worldwide by Art Partner.
About Jan Gleie:
Award-winning director Jan Gleie's films and still photography have such striking visual flair and visceral impact that he is considered one of Denmark's greatest creative exports. He has a rare ability to capture reality through layers of emotion, making him one of the most sought-after talents in advertising and branding. Jan's impressive body of work in Europe, the U.S. and Asia includes such notable clients as Hermès, Vivienne Westwood, LVMH, Hugo Boss, Mercedes, VW, Converse, Mods Hair, Boots, MasterCard, Canon, Zalando and more.
Today his work is a true visual experience viewed across all formats with most of his branding commissions produced simultaneously for broadcast, print, social media and internet syndication. His extensive awards list includes Best Campaign wins at AWNY, Golden Aurora, Eurobest, London International... From fashion and film to music and sport, he's worked with the great and the good including Charlize Theron, Malcom McLaren, Helena Christensen, Tatjana Patitz, Eva Padberg, among others. Jan's honest approach to directing and his unique aesthetic fuse fashion and commercial work with real life, resulting in an unconventional expression that is both beguiling and effortlessly stylish.
About Veuve Clicquot:
Founded in Reims in 1772, Veuve Clicquot still remains true to its motto each day: "Only one quality, the finest". In 1805, Madame Clicquot took over the reins of the House and became one of the first businesswomen of modern times. Driven by her unfailing optimism, she was soon named "La grande dame of Champagne". Her free spirit, her boldness and her culture of innovation have continued to inspire the House, the footprint of which still radiates throughout the world. Despite hardships, she looked to the future with confidence, and won the almost impossible bet for a woman of her time, by revolutionizing the champagne industry.
"If in the search of perfection, we must take two steps at a time, I do believe that we should not be content in only taking one." – Madame Clicquot
Madame Clicquot thus created the first riddling table – still used today, the first vintage, as well as the first blended rosé champagne. Her iconic Vintage, Yellow Label is synonymous with over two centuries of know-how at the heart of an exceptional heritage. The color yellow – included on its labels since 1877, is also that of the rising sun. An ode to joy and optimism, expressing one of the House's convictions that each new day offers the promise of new possibilities to build a brighter future.
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Do the Dell XPS 13 laptop features justify the cost?
Dell is a leader in quality laptops at reasonable prices. The newest Dell XPS 13 is on the higher end of the brand’s price range, but is it worth it? If you’re considering buying the new device, you may want to look into its features to see how it stacks up with other Dell devices.
Everything you need to know about the new Dell XPS 13 Plus
Specs
- Random access memory: You can buy this with anywhere from 8 GB to 32 GB of RAM, meaning it’s ideal for multitasking. 8 GB of RAM is more than enough for most people, even those who work from home. The 32 GB configuration is an excellent choice for gamers and those who use their computer for graphic design or 3D modeling.
- Storage: It’s available with a 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB hard drive. While even 512 GB will be enough storage for many, you may want to opt for the 2 TB model if you plan on storing numerous videos and photos.
- Processor: A computer’s processor is one of the main components determining its operating speed. Choosing a laptop with at least a quad-core processor is a good idea. The new XPS 13 Plus features an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with 12 to 14 cores.
- Display: Like other XPS 13 laptops, this model features a 13-inch display. You can purchase it with or without touchscreen capabilities and with an anti-glare or anti-reflective screen.
Design
Its touchpad is the most noticeable difference between it and its predecessors. It stretches from one side of the laptop to the other, unlike other devices with small square touchpads. This may be a welcome difference for some, but others might find it awkward. The pad also features haptic feedback, similar to a Macbook.
Overall, the aesthetics look great, but certain things may feel unfamiliar. For example, the keyboard has flat keys that are larger and closer together than most. It’s easy to get used to the new design, but you may find it strange at first.
Another major design difference is the flat f1-f12 keys above the keyboard. They are touch sensitive and feature small pictures that indicate what they do, rather than the typical f1-f12 layout you commonly see. Still, you can hold the “fn” key to see the standard layout.
How much does the new Dell XPS 13 Plus cost?
Depending on your chosen specs, you can expect to pay anywhere between $1,300-$2,400.
Suppose you want to prioritize speed and multitasking capabilities. In that case, you can pay around $1,800 for a machine with top-of-the-line RAM and the best processor by sacrificing storage space and an anti-reflective screen.
New Dell XPS 13 Plus FAQ
Do I need a laptop with a touchscreen?
A. This depends on how you plan to use your laptop. The touchscreen can be a handy way to navigate if you often use it on your lap. If you regularly sign documents, you can easily do it with a stylus rather than printing and signing them. For some, smudges may be a concern. Still, there are numerous affordable options for keeping your screen clean.
Is Dell better than HP?
A. HP laptops are often more affordable, but Dell devices are typically worth the cost and aren’t particularly expensive. If you’re trying to decide between a Dell and HP computer, thinking about how you will use your device can be helpful. You’ll want one with plenty of RAM if you often use multiple programs simultaneously. If you are a photographer or record a lot of videos, you’ll want to prioritize storage. Luckily, both brands have devices that will suit your needs.
Where to buy the new Dell XPS 13
This laptop features a unique design and top-notch specs. Many were impressed with its durability and slim profile. It’s available in platinum and graphite.
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Dell XPS 13 9310 Touchscreen Laptop
Although the new XPS 13 is excellent, you can’t go wrong with its predecessor. This device features 16 GB of RAM for those who love multitasking. It’s thin and has a touchscreen display. It has numerous input ports, including a thunderbolt 3 port, a 3.5-millimeter headphone and microphone jack and a microSD card reader.
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This is an excellent choice for creatives, as it has plenty of RAM and a vibrant display. It features a touchscreen, and the speakers are impressive. It’s relatively quiet and has a 16-inch display.
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Like the new XPS 13, this features a sleek design, plenty of storage space and a large touchpad. The display looks excellent, and the build quality is impressive. The battery lasts up to 17 hours on a single charge.
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HP ENVY x360 Convertible Laptop
This laptop has 16 GB of RAM and a powerful processor. The battery charges incredibly fast; you can expect around a 50% charge in 30 minutes. The high-resolution screen looks great.
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Laptop accessories worth considering for your new XPS 13
WD 4TB My Passport Ultra Silver Portable External Hard Drive
If you decide to prioritize performance over storage, you may want to consider buying an external hard drive. This is compatible with USB and USB-C. It’s relatively affordable and lightweight, making it easy to take on the go. It’s available in numerous sizes and colors.
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LaCie Rugged USB-C 1TB External Hard Drive
This is an affordable alternative to other external hard drives. It has up to 5 TB of storage and a drop-resistant liner. It transfers data quickly. Although it isn’t waterproof, it is water-resistant.
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This is lightweight and features a sleek, lightweight design. It’s an excellent way to get your laptop off your desk to allow it to dissipate heat. It’s available in nine colors.
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The world's trusted sports betting partner will support MGE's PlayFallsview online mobile sportsbook brand following the regulated market opening in April
UNCASVILLE, Conn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kambi Group plc, the world's trusted sports betting supplier, has entered into an agreement with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) to provide its market-leading online mobile sportsbook to the operator's Fallsview Casino brand in Ontario, Canada.
The multi-year deal will see MGE leverage Kambi's award-winning technology and mobile sports betting offering, which includes its unparalleled ice hockey product and expansive Bet Builder capability, for its PlayFallsview online mobile sportsbook brand.
Operated by MGE, Fallsview Casino is the largest gaming resort facility in Canada, and one of the most recognisable gaming brands in the country, with its online brand to launch following the opening of the newly regulated Ontario market last month.
The long-term agreement further strengthens Kambi's presence across North America where it is currently live in 17 US states and recently launched in Ontario on the first day that the regulated market went live.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, said: "The Canadian market, and Ontario in particular, is full of potential for Kambi and our partners so I am pleased to have agreed this partnership with Mohegan and its Fallsview online mobile brand.
"I look forward to the combination of our industry-leading mobile sportsbook and the prominent Fallsview name as together we bring players in Ontario all the excitement of single and in-game wagering along with the unrivalled bet combinability our sportsbook offers."
Rich Roberts, President of Mohegan Digital for MGE, said: "It's an exciting time for the mobile gaming industry as sports betting continues to grow, and we're thrilled to be entering into another partnership with Kambi Group plc with the launch of PlayFallsview online mobile sportsbook.
"Once launched, this will mark MGE's first online mobile gaming product outside of the United States and we're really looking forward to our partnership with Kambi Group on this new venture."
ABOUT KAMBI
Kambi is a provider of premium sports betting services to licensed B2C gaming operators. Our services encompass a broad offering from front-end user interface through to odds compiling, customer intelligence and risk management, built on an in-house developed software platform. Kambi's 40-plus customers include ATG, Kindred Group, LeoVegas, Penn National Gaming and Rush Street Interactive. Kambi employs more than 1,000 staff across offices in Malta (headquarters), Australia, Philippines, Romania, Sweden, the UK and the United States.
Kambi utilises a best of breed security approach and is ISO 27001 and eCOGRA certified. Kambi Group plc is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market under the symbol "KAMBI".
The Company's Certified Advisor is Redeye AB.
Certifiedadviser@redeye.se
Tel: +46 (0) 8 121 576 90
ABOUT MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara, Canada. MGE is owner, developer, and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout the United States, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. The brand's iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan's loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. MGE is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA.
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The Digital Health for Equitable Health Alliance brings together multi-sector stakeholders, leaders, and advocates to promote a more digitally inclusive and accessible society that will transform health delivery for underserved populations.
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a unique coalition was launched that aims to address health disparities for low-income, minority, and underserved populations across the United States through digital health. The Digital Health for Equitable Health (DHEH) Alliance will champion policies and programs meant to increase equitable access to quality healthcare by building upon innovations in digital health, telemedicine, wearables, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more to advance public health and well-being.
"DHEH will be a change catalyst that transforms health for Americans in every corner of our nation, and we can do that by collaborating across different sectors and systems, and by leveraging resources to amplify impact and mobilize resources for underserved communities," said Tanisha Hill, President of DHEH and U.S. Senior Medical Director, Respiratory and Digital Health Medical Lead at Teva Pharmaceuticals. "Equity isn't just a buzzword, it's a critical movement that will save lives and ensure that, regardless of income, ethnicity or gender, all Americans can access digital technologies that can remove barriers to healthcare management and critical health services. Only by working together, can we make meaningful change in the lives of millions of people, and I encourage others to explore our mission and join us."
Partners in the coalition include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Howard University College of Medicine, the African American Wellness Project, Black Women's Health Imperative, Allergy and Asthma Network, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Meharry Medical College, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Patientory Foundation, Health Aims for Little Ones (HALO) and for Families and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devasting impact on all facets of society, but it expedited innovation in health technologies, and amplified the need for equitable approaches and technologies to address longstanding health challenges impacting vulnerable communities. That is why DHEH's work is so vital," said Michael R. Crawford, Associate Dean for Strategy, Outreach and Innovation, at Howard University College of Medicine and DHEH Vice President and inaugural partner.
DHEH is the first-of-its-kind in that it is a coalition that is inclusive of representation of the communities for which it serves, and it is comprised of organizations that have never before come together to make social change using digital technology as the anchor for that change. This uniqueness is evident in its membership, which compromises historically black colleges and universities, patient and physician advocacy organizations, and corporate organizations, all with the unified mission to improve access to care in underserved organizations. DHEH continues to invite members who support improved access to data, access to digital solutions, digital health coverage, access to broadband, diversity in clinical trials of digital health solutions, and improved digital health literacy.
You can learn more about DHEH at dhehalliance.org.
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DORADO, Puerto Rico, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Money today announced the release of its exhaustive list of 2022's best colleges for your investment. Money's Best Colleges includes analysis and rankings on hundreds of choices for applicants looking beyond the Ivy League, focusing on schools that admit at least 20% of applicants. Money experts didn't stop there, breaking down the 'best' lists even further – by region, programs, and a special 'Selective College' ranking for the nation's most prestigious schools – to help readers make an informed decision about higher education. Even more, Money will release several features to accompany the "best of" list including how to choose a college, how to pay for college, and a breakdown of the often-confusing standardized testing landscape. The Best Colleges list and accompanying stories will roll out starting Monday, May 16, 2022.
With a focus on above-average graduation rates, Money scored more than 600 colleges in three areas: quality, affordability, and outcomes. These data points take into account important factors like the net price of a degree, loan repayment rates, median earnings, and four "value added" calculations measuring a school's actual performance against its predicted performance. Ranked #1 is the University of Michigan, with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Virginia coming in second and third, respectively.
Money's 2022 Top 10 Best Colleges are as follows:
- University of Michigan
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Virginia
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Virginia Military Institute
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Florida
- University of California, Irvine
- University of California, Davis
For Money's complete list of the Best Colleges go here. Money ranked colleges using this methodology.
"This year's Best Colleges list is a new take on our long-standing commitment to helping families make a smart college choice," says Money Executive Editor Mike Ayers. "We changed things up so more students could use this list to make educated choices about investing in their future."
In addition to the Best Colleges feature and the regional breakout lists including best colleges in the South, Northeast, West, and Midwest, the Money team shares a series of complimentary stories to provide an overall, one-stop-shop for all of your higher education questions. The package includes:
How to Choose a College:
There's no one-size-fits-all college that works for everyone, and it's up to the applicant to decide what's most important as the list of schools gets narrowed down. What type of school should you consider? What are the testing requirements? What's the student life like and what are its academic specialties? These are just some of the questions to weigh when deciding what school to attend.
Tips for Finding Your Own Best College:
There are many factors in choosing your own best college, and sometimes, you have to read the fine print. For example, a college's "sticker price" won't be the actual price you end up paying, so how do you find out what college will actually cost you? When you've found that perfect school, what are your chances of getting in? If you do get in, what will your campus life be like?
No SAT, No Problem? How Test-Optional Policies Are Changing College Admissions:
The pandemic changed the landscape of applying to college – including standardized testing requirements. While some schools are retaining a Covid-era admissions change that waived the requirements to submit SAT or ACT test scores, it's become increasingly difficult to determine which schools require scores and which ones don't. What's the difference between test-optional and test-blind? Are there different requirements for separate programs at each school? What's the future for standardized testing?
How to Pay for College:
Whether college is years away or you'll be paying tuition in a matter of months, it's smart to think about your financial plan. You'll want to combine any savings with current income, "free money" from grants and scholarships, and if needed, student loans. Where can you find scholarships? Is work-study a good option? How much should you borrow? Our guide walks you through what to expect.
Why Maritime Academies Rank High in Money's Best Colleges List:
Three maritime academies rank in Money's top 25 this year. These colleges cater to students interested in subjects like marine engineering, maritime business or marine science. But what makes them such a great value? And how can you tell if they're a good fit for you?
In this post-pandemic landscape with inflation at a 40-year high and interest rates on the rise, Money aims to help readers make the most informed decision about a crucial life choice for high school graduates: higher education. Whether you're deciding which college to apply to, which ones help you graduate with the least amount of debt, or where to go for the best major, Money has combed the data and compiled the information in an easy-to-navigate package.
Money editor Kaitlin Mulhere is available for interviews. She oversees the website's coverage of higher education topics, including financial aid, student debt, and the Best Colleges ranking. For more information, visit www.Money.com.
ABOUT MONEY:
Money has a 50-year legacy of guiding people to financial victories with up-to-date information, education, and tools. Money, a digital destination, helps create richer lives for everyone—in every sense of the word. Signature franchises include a bevy of Best-In categories such as Best Places to Live, Best Crypto Exchanges, Best Mortgage Lenders, Best Life Insurance, Best Auto Insurance, Best VA Loans, Best Homeowner Insurance, Best High-Yield Savings Accounts, Best Credit Cards, Best Colleges, Best Student Loans, and Best Student Loan Refinance Companies, with an aim to improve your finances and promote your well-being. For more information, visit Money.com.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pine Ridge Construction Management and Lycoming College recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Old City Williamsport development project with a gathering at the building site along Basin Street between Third and Fourth Streets. The multi-phase development will begin with the build-out of 12 three-story residential townhomes and seven commercial units. Future phases of the project will include office space, additional commercial space, a parking structure, and a living rooftop park with a beer garden and food truck dining experience. Construction will begin later this summer with the first phase of the project expected to open to the public in the fall of 2023.
Chip Edmonds, executive vice president of Lycoming College, welcomed guests, followed by Patrick Marty, chief of staff at Pennsylvania College of Technology, who provided a historical look at Williamsport's Old City. Kent Trachte, president of Lycoming College, talked about the project as the next step in the revitalization of Old City, calling it a significant moment as he highlighted the power of partnerships in bringing about transformational change. Trachte also highlighted the role that State Senator Gene Yaw has played as an advocate for 12 successful grant projects that have laid the groundwork for a successful mixed-use project. Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter recognized all who played a role in bringing the project to fruition, stating his dedication to revitalization and economic development throughout all of Williamsport. Expressing his enthusiasm for the future and his commitment to energizing Old City, Jerry Lariviere, CEO of Pine Ridge Construction Management, invited attendees to join him as ground was broken on the project.
Pine Ridge's multi-use facility will breathe new life into Williamsport's Old City and revitalize the area as a livable, vibrant neighborhood. The design features a multi-modal element to help alleviate dependence on motor vehicles, making it more conducive to walking and cycling to the Susquehanna River Walk, or to downtown Williamsport via a new greenway on Willow Street. The new facility will also complement Lycoming College's Krapf Gateway Center and new Trachte Music Center, further enhancing the arrival sequence to the College.
The Old City Williamsport project is proceeding in partnership with the City of Williamsport, and Lycoming County.
"We are excited to start this project and be part of the continued evolution of our community that we care so much about. As we break ground, the preservation and revitalization of Old City remain Pine Ridge's top priorities," said Lariviere. "All parties involved have shared a consistent vision of what this space can and will be. The transformation will help breathe new life into the immediate area and community as a whole."
"Lycoming College has made a commitment to partner with local government and private investors to revitalize the Old City area of Williamsport. This event was significant as it signaled the beginning of the next phase of the initiative, which is the development of an exciting mixed-use facility that will anchor the continued transformation of Old City into a destination for local residents, students, faculty, and staff," said Trachte. "The College selected Pine Ridge as our partner to execute this economic development project because its leadership shares our vision for a vibrant neighborhood in Old City."
More information on the project can be found at https://www.oldcitywilliamsport.com/.
Pine Ridge Construction Management is a nationwide general contractor and construction management company with a strong focus on ground-up building and development of commercial, retail, and residential spaces. Pine Ridge brings an extensive background of full-service solutions in the areas of pre-construction management, project development, design-build, and general contracting. https://www.pineridgecm.com.
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation's oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 29 states and territories and 14 countries comprises a student body that is 36 percent domestic students of color or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 40+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by The Princeton Review as one of The 387 Best Colleges. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.
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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — A man opened fire during a lunch reception at a Southern California church, killing one person and wounding five senior citizens before a pastor hit the gunman on the head with a chair and parishioners hog-tied him with electrical cords.
Jerry Chen had just stepped into the kitchen of his church’s fellowship hall around 1:30 p.m. Sunday when he heard the gunshots.
Chen, 72, a longtime congregant at Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, peeked around the corner and saw church members screaming, running and ducking under tables.
“I knew someone was shooting,” he said. “I was very, very scared. I ran out the kitchen door to call 9-1-1. ”
Officials said the shooting ended after the gunman killed one man and wounded five senior citizens before worshippers hog-tied his legs with an electrical cord until deputies arrived. Four of the five people wounded suffered critical gunshot injuries.
While a motive for the shooting at the Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods was not immediately disclosed, investigators don’t believe the gunman — an Asian man in his 60s whose name was not immediately released — lives in the community.
Chen, who called 911 from the church’s parking lot, said he was in such a state of shock that he was unable to tell the operator his location.
“I had to ask someone else for the address,” he said.
Chen said a group of about 40 congregants had gathered in the fellowship hall for a luncheon after a morning service to welcome their former Pastor Billy Chang, who had served the church for 20 years and was a beloved and respected community member. Chang moved back to Taiwan two years ago. This was his first time back stateside, Chen said.
“Everyone had just finished lunch,” he said. “They were taking photos with Pastor Chang. I had just finished my lunch and went into the kitchen.”
That was when he heard the gunshots and ran out.
Soon afterward, Chen said he heard the details of what happened inside from others who came out. Fellow congregants told Chen that when the gunman stopped to reload, Pastor Chang hit him on the head with a chair while others moved quickly to grab his gun. They then subdued him and tied him up, Chen said.
“It was amazing how brave (Chang) and the others were,” he said. “This is just so sad. I never, ever thought something like this would happen in my church, in my community.”
Most of the church’s members are elderly, highly educated Taiwanese immigrants, Chen said.
“We’re mostly retirees and the average age of our church is 80,” he said.
Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock praised the parishioners’ quick work to detain the gunman.
“That group of churchgoers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect. They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities,” Hallock said. “I think it’s safe to say that had people not intervened, it could have been much worse.”
The shooting came a day after an 18-year-old man shot and killed 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
Laguna Woods was built as a senior living community and later became a city. More than 80% of residents in the city of 18,000 people about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles are at least 65. The incident occurred in an area with a cluster of houses of worship, including Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist churches and a Jewish synagogue.
The investigation was in its early stages, Hallock said. He said the many unanswered questions include whether the assailant attended the church service, if he was known to church members and how many shots were fired.
The majority of those inside the church at the time were believed to be of Taiwanese descent, said Carrie Braun, a sheriff’s spokesperson.
Those wounded by gunshots included four Asian men, ages 66, 75, 82 and 92, and an 86-year-old Asian woman, the sheriff’s department said. Authorities originally said only four of the five surviving victims had been shot.
Officials did not immediately disclose any information about the alleged shooter.
The afternoon lunch reception was to honor a former pastor of the Taiwanese congregation, according to a statement from the Presbytery of Los Ranchos, a church administrative body.
“Please keep the leadership of the Taiwanese congregation and Geneva in your prayers as they care for the those traumatized by this shooting,” the presbytery’s Tom Cramer said in a statement on Facebook.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said on Twitter that he was closely monitoring the situation.
“No one should have to fear going to their place of worship. Our thoughts are with the victims, community, and all those impacted by this tragic event,” the tweet said.
On its website, Geneva Presbyterian Church describes its mission as “to remember, tell, and live the way of Jesus by being just, kind, and humble.”
“All are welcome here. Really, we mean that! … Geneva aspires to be an inclusive congregation worshipping, learning, connecting, giving and serving together.”
Violence in houses of worship includes the deadliest shooting inside a church, which occurred in 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas, when a gunman opened fire during a Sunday service at First Baptist Church and killed more than two dozen people.
In 2015, Dylann Roof fired dozens of bullets during the closing prayer of a 2015 Bible study session at Charleston’s Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina. Nine members of the Black congregation were killed in the racist violence and Roof became the first person in the U.S. sentenced to death for a federal hate crime. His appeal remains before the Supreme Court.
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This story has been corrected to show that Pastor Billy Chang has not retired.
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Weber and Bharath reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press journalist Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles also contributed to this story.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It’s one of the most remarkable records in sports. Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are 11-0 in NCAA championship games.
The Huskies will look to continue that run when they face South Carolina for the women’s basketball title on Sunday night.
Auriemma always downplays his role in the undefeated mark saying it’s easy when you have the best players.
“I think for me the approach that’s worked the best is make sure you bring the best team,” Auriemma said. “So I would venture to say that all 11 times that we’ve won — maybe there was one time — but I don’t think we surprised anybody by winning because we had the best team. We had the best team all year. We had the best talented players. We played harder than everybody. We were just better than everybody.”
This is South Carolina’s second appearance in the title game. Dawn Staley’s squad won the championship in 2017. The Hall of Famer knows how difficult it is to win one, let alone 11.
“It’s tough. It’s tough. It’s tough, We’re 1-0, so we’re 100% too,” Staley said which drew laughter from the media. “But it’s incredible. This is our fourth time, and we only have one, so it’s incredibly tough.
“It comes down to UConn has had the most experience, so it doesn’t faze them to be where they are. Probably a little bit different with this group because they haven’t won one — any person hasn’t won one on their roster. For us, same way, haven’t won one. I think we’re going to duke it out. There’s no edge. There’s no edge.”
The Gamecocks have been the best team in the country all season, going wire-to-wire as No. 1 in the AP Poll. The two teams played back in November in a tournament in the Bahamas. South Carolina came away with a 73-57 win, outscoring the Huskies 16-3 in the fourth quarter.
“The Bahamas game was eons ago,” Staley said. “What did we take it from it? We’re going to watch it a little bit because I liked how we were defending, and we can compare what it looks like from back in November to what it looks like now. I think we’ve gotten better, but we did a pretty good job in the Bahamas.”
Both teams have improved since that early season meeting. They both have major star power with the Gamecocks led by AP Player of the Yea r Aliyah Boston and the Huskies by last season’s award winner Paige Bueckers.
“I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that she might be the hardest person in America to guard. She scores if there’s one, two, three, four people on her,” Auriemma said of Boston. “It doesn’t matter. She’s able to carve out the space she wants. She gets the ball on the rim whenever she wants. She rebounds whichever ball she goes after. She just has a knack. How do we guard her? I don’t know. I’m open for suggestions.”
WINNING AT HOME
Bueckers is looking to be the first UConn player to win a championship in her home city. The sensational sophomore grew up about 10 miles from the Target Center where the Final Four is being played.
“Obviously when I was a little kid at the gym and the park I dreamt of these moments playing in March Madness, playing in the national championship game. To do it 10 minutes away from where I live is super crazy to me to get here,” Bueckers said. “That’s why I think this is a story only God could write. It’s something that he made possible with extremely hard work, dedication and faith. I’m just super grateful for all the faithfulness he has in me.”
She got a loud cheer during the open practice from the thousands of fans watching their hometown star.
Kelly Faris was the only other UConn player to play a Final Four in her hometown. The Huskies lost in the Final Four in Indianapolis in 2011.
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Both South Carolina and UConn have been stalwarts on defense all season long. The Gamecocks were third in the country, allowing just 50.5 points per game. They’ve been even better in the NCAAs in holding opponents to just 44.8 points.
“I think it’s just a mentality to have every single game,” South Carolina’s Brea Beal said. “You can’t just turn it on and turn it off when you choose to. … Especially now, you just have to lock in and know what your job is to do offensively and defensively.”
UConn only gives up 54.7 points a game this season. Throw out the 91-87 double-overtime win over N.C. State in the Elite Eight and the Huskies haven’t allowed more than 60 points in a game since their most recent loss against Villanova on Feb. 9.
“We’re playing the best defense in America,” Auriemma said.
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OGUNQUIT, Maine, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The TramutoPorter Foundation announces National Compassionate Leadership Week. The National Day Calendar® has officially designated National Compassionate Leadership Week for the second full week of September 2022 and every year thereafter.
National Compassionate Leadership Week celebrates compassionate leaders by bringing attention to the proven benefits of compassionate leadership through use of empathy in action to garner the greatest impact. It shows through their own example that it is possible to be compassionate and deliver strong results at the same time. In fact, leading with compassion produces stronger results whether it be in business, education, politics, or in our own families and communities.
Founded in 2001 following the tragic loss of dear friends on September 11, the vision of the TramutoPorter Foundation has always been to take the time to deeply hear the stories of those in need and tune our attention to the challenges they face by moving from empathy to action. The Foundation has been working on behalf of compassionate causes through programs such as a scholarship fund that supports students who have lived through and risen above adversity, the founding of a workplace dignity program in conjunction with the RFK Human Rights organization, the implementation of programs with the Lwala Community Alliance to address maternal, infant, and pediatric mortality, and the collection and distribution of life-saving supplies for refugees fleeing Ukraine through its partnership with RFK Europe, and many more.
In 2022, the foundation expanded its mission of compassion through the commissioning of landmark research on compassion in the workplace, and through the publication of The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results (Fast Company Press), authored by the TramutoPorter Foundation Founder, Donato Tramuto and writer/collaborator, Tami Booth Corwin.
"Our goal is to create a true movement to bring more compassion to all parts of life," said Tramuto. "One of the keys to doing this is to understand that practicing compassion really means pairing empathy with action. This is how we create a real impact. Our hope is that the celebration of National Compassionate Leadership Week will bring awareness to the importance and effectiveness of leading with compassion and will encourage more leaders to embrace this practice."
In coordination with the first ever, National Compassionate Leadership Week, Tramuto encourages leaders everywhere to start with simple actions and adopt more as you see the positive results:
- Offer and attend training to learn new skills that support a compassionate workplace.
- Implement regular check-ins with your teams to ask about how they're doing and take the time to listen to their stories either individually or at the start of a meeting. This simple act has been shown to have a significant positive impact.
- Find opportunities to celebrate employees when they do something well, and especially when they do something compassionate for their coworkers. This reinforces compassionate values.
- Schedule workshops for employees that support elements of a compassionate workplace.
- Take extra time to really listen to employees and colleagues. Ask how you can support them. Just feeling seen and heard creates connections and a sense of community.
- Reach out to someone you haven't talked with in a while to find out how they're doing. Many of us feel isolated and lonely, hearing from someone who cares can make a difference.
- Access the Boston University Compassionate Leadership Resource Library.
- Look for opportunities to offer acts of compassion, if you're not sure where to start ask a church or community leader if there is anyone who needs a hand or just needs a friend.
- Share your ideas and examples of compassionate acts at #nationalcompassionateleadershipweek.
In 2023, The TramutoPorter Foundation will be launching an online certificate course on compassionate leadership in partnership with Boston University and will launch a new annual Compassionate Leadership Award for organizations that exemplify compassionate work.
For over 20 years, the TramutoPorter Foundation has been a leader in expanding compassionate leadership in the workplace and spreading compassion in the world. Their mission to create a more compassionate world has allowed them to form partnerships to help solve challenges in business, education, politics, and within families.
The TramutoPorter Foundation has been working on behalf of several compassionate causes. They have implemented a scholarship fund to support students who have lived through and risen above adversity. The foundation formed a partnership with the RFK Human Rights Organization to create a program to promote workplace dignity. In addition, they have been working together to gather lifesaving supplies for refugees fleeing Ukraine. The foundation also announced a new partnership with Boston University that includes an endowment for scholarships in its school of public health. The endowment will support more compassionate approaches to solving global health challenges. The partnership will also create programming that will deliver a compassionate leadership curriculum to be delivered digitally. https://tramutofoundation.com/compassion/
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NEW ORLEANS, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 24, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR) (NYSE: IIPR-PA), if they purchased the Company's securities between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
If you purchased securities of Innovative Industrial and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-iipr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by June 24, 2022.
Innovative Industrial and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust (REIT); (ii) the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than represented; (iii) the Company's top customers experienced significant issues; (iv) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to the Company and it would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (v) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
When the true details entered the market, the price of the Company's shares fell, damaging investors.
The case is Mallozzi v. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv- 2359.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
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Barcelona defender Araújo leaves hospital after concussion
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo has been discharged after a night in the hospital following a head injury sustained in a Spanish league game against Celta Vigo. The club says tests conducted on the player following his concussion on Tuesday came back with satisfactory results and doctors allowed him to return home. The Uruguay defender was taken off the field in an ambulance after collapsing at the Camp Nou. He and teammate Gavi Páez clashed heads while going for a ball in the 61st minute of Barcelona’s 3-1 victory. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/11/barcelona-defender-araujo-leaves-hospital-after-concussion/ | 2022-05-11T15:33:37Z |
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand removed most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions Monday as the government signaled a return to normalcy for the first time since the pandemic began.
People will no longer be required to wear masks in supermarkets, stores, busses or planes. The last remaining vaccine mandates — on health care workers — will end. And tourists will no longer need to be vaccinated in order to visit the country.
The government announced it was ditching its so-called COVID traffic light framework altogether and leaving in place just two main restrictions — that those who test positive for the virus isolate for seven days, and that people wear masks when visiting health care facilities like hospitals and aged-care homes.
The changes come as an omicron variant outbreak wanes and the Southern Hemisphere winter ends. Case numbers in New Zealand are at the lowest point since February.
“The changes we’ve made today are significant. They mark a milestone in our response,” said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. “This is a time when finally — rather than feeling COVID dictates what happens to us, our lives, and our futures — we take control back.”
She said the changes will help drive business activity, which is vital to the nation’s economic recovery.
“This will be the first summer in three years when there won’t be the question of: What if?” Ardern said.
The end to government restrictions won’t stop individual workplaces or stores imposing their own rules, although most people expect mask use to plummet as soon as the government restrictions end just before midnight Monday.
The moves were welcomed by business leaders.
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said it was encouraging to see the government trusting individual businesses again.
“No two sites are the same and each business can decide what works for their own environment when it comes to minimizing the spread of COVID-19,” he said.
New Zealand enjoyed initial success in fighting the pandemic, managing to eliminate the virus entirely after closing its borders and carefully contact-tracing cases. But its approach changed as more transmissible variants proved impossible to stamp out.
As late as March, the country of 5 million had reported only 65 virus deaths. Since an omicron wave took hold, that number has risen to nearly 2,000. But that still remains low when compared with the death rates in many other countries. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-new-zealand-removes-most-remaining-covid-rules-as-cases-wane/ | 2022-09-12T23:47:59Z |
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Taylor, better known as the "Dogfather of Harlem" founded and spearheaded the successful "Pup Relief Tour" a non-profit 501(c) in 2020, is passionately heading back on the road, for a third tour. The pup tour is a two day (2) pop-up offering free grooming services to pet parents who are in financial need across the United States and is so excited to announce the next round of tours in Cincinnati, Detroit and Chicago in July/August for 6 days of grooming services to these communities. Donations and contributions from the pet industry, corporate companies and dog lovers throughout the pandemic helped groom 1,543 pups, in 12 states and 13 cities across the United States. Pet owners and volunteer groomers are ecstatic and wanting more of these vital services for their communities in 2022.
The events that transpired around the world impacted countless Americans who still face many hardships and remain forced to make difficult decisions to ensure their survival. Devastating choices are often made sacrificing beloved pets that can be a financial burden to families. A heartbreaking reality continues to significantly touch the pet industry, animal lovers and those caring for our furry friends each day. Many remain inspired and motivated around the world to act and do their part. Brian Taylor and his pup team of volunteer groomers understand these challenges. Volunteer groomers across the U.S. are on board to assist at the upcoming pop-up as Brian continues to track his key milestones from the initial 2020 tour and remains inspired and grateful to the organizations who've continued supporting his venture and making this tour happen.
PAYING IT FORWARD
"Pup Relief Tour" is determined to do so much more and Brian remains steadfast in keeping the momentum, interest and vitality of his grooming tours alive providing to those in need of services. The importance of continuous support from the corporate donations, vendors and pet lover contributions, is what makes ALL possible and is the key for future sustainability to meet the goal of serving all 50 states by 202, thus, keeping the tour alive and providing opportunities for groomers to become better known in their communities while giving back. The," Pup Relief Tour" unwaveringly believes "pup grooming is an essential part of their health and well-being and his team will be there for them". Newly on-boarded dedicated statewide groomers are gearing up to kick-start their teams to produce a 2-day per state pop up event, offering free grooming and other salon services to their pups in need.
PUP RELIEF TOUR DATES 2022
"What We're Going"
Cincinnati
Wesley Chapel Mission Center
July, 25&26th
Wcmcotr.org
Detroit
CaninetoFive
July 29&30th
Caninetofive.com
Chicago
Porche Paws Parlor
August 2&3rd
porchepawsparlor.com
For info contact:
Brian Taylor, Founder Pup Relief Fund
Founder
brian@hddsbb.com
(732) 207-6244
Puprelieftour.com
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IT Ally has been recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies, including fourth in Ohio and seventeenth overall in IT Services.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that IT Ally ranked No. 361 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"IT Ally is honored to be recognized on the acclaimed Inc. 5000 list just five years after our inception," said Michael Fillios, Founder & CEO, IT Ally. Our growth is validation and testament to our team and business partners' commitment to SMBs, and obsession with helping our clients create value, realize extraordinary growth, and manage risk while maximizing technology investment returns."
Since its founding in 2017, IT Ally has maintained a bold vision to future-proof SMBs through modern uses of technology. Today, that vision has become a reality as we serve dozens of clients from coast to coast with relevant insights and unbiased technology advice purpose-built for the SMB and delivered by our exceptional team of advisors. Our comprehensive business and technology advisory services include:
- Business Advisory – Driving growth and value creation, optimizing operational performance, and reducing expenses with proprietary methods that leverage data and AI to drive precision alignment with go-to-market strategies and overall business objectives.
- Technology Advisory – Future-proofing with digital solutions that drive businesses forward, create memorable customer experiences, and produce a competitive advantage through operational optimization, management, and automation.
- Risk Advisory – Rapidly and cost-effectively assessing and improving governance, risk, and compliance capabilities while quantifying, measuring, and managing organizational impact.
- Transaction Advisory – Providing informed insights and expertise to guide private equity firms and portfolio companies through complex mergers, acquisitions, and carve-outs throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Talent Advisory – Offering access to an extraordinary pool of contract, fractional, and permanent functional and subject matter experts to augment and deepen your team and management capabilities.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
Founded in 2017, IT Ally is a market leader in business and technology advisory services and solutions for small and mid-size businesses or SMBs. As an Inc. 5000 award-winner for one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, IT Ally helps SMBs grow faster, be more secure, and maximize the value of their technology investments. For more information, contact Michael Fillios at michael.fillios@itallyllc.com or visit itallyllc.com to learn more.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Which cheap area rug is best?
The right rug can pull a room together. As a reflection of the owner’s style, a rug is an inviting and comfortable piece that can make a room feel more homey and lived-in. With a wide array of colors, patterns and textures, an area rug will fit any room aesthetic.
A rug can protect hardwood and tile floors from scraping, absorb noise from other furniture and provide a soft place to rest your feet. A great rug will help provide that much-needed contrast between your hard floors and the rest of your furniture. Our top pick, Artistic Weavers Chester Grey Area Rug, is a neutral shade that will go with any decor.
What to know before buying a cheap area rug
Furnished or unfurnished
An area rug is a great furniture piece to start with when furnishing an empty room. It can help inspire colors, styles and other furniture pieces in the future. However, if you already have a furnished room that you would like to embellish, finding a rug that will match patterns or textures will be an essential consideration to ensure that the room does not appear too busy or loud.
Texture
Area rugs come in several different kinds of textures and weaves. Hand-knotted weaves provide an heirloom quality to any room, due to their time-intensive weaving technique. The result is a beautiful rug that’s made to last. Tufted rugs are created without knots. Instead, the yarn tops are cut off so that a smooth, plush finish is created instead. Hooked rugs are similar to tufted rugs, except the yarn loops are left intact. The result is a knotted, textured quality.
Size
Getting the right size area rug might be the most crucial aspect to consider when shopping for a rug. The size should be determined by a few factors, including the room’s dimensions, the furniture you intend to place on top of it and the space’s function. It is essential to consider what activities will be done in the room; for example, using a smoother rug to furnish a dining room.
What to look for in a quality cheap area rug
Coordinating designs
A common feature of area rugs is that they come as a part of a collection, meaning you can find furniture to match the styling of the rug that will complement the entire room. For example, finding a coordinating entryway and hallway runner area rug may be easier if you look in the same collection. Additionally, you may be able to find throw pillows in the same design.
Color
Area rugs come in every color imaginable. With this in mind, finding an area rug to coordinate with existing furniture may be challenging. To combat this, look for rugs in complementary or slightly contrasting colors of the walls or larger pieces of furniture to create a bit of harmony between pieces.
Edging
Most area rugs will have finished edges to prevent fraying. However, many area rugs may have different kinds of bindings, serging or fringes to complement different styles. For bindings, they may blend in or accent one of the rug’s predominant colors. Standard serging finishes have a heavy-duty yearn stitched around the edges. Fringed edges are a relatively common edging for area rugs.
How much you can expect to spend on a cheap area rug
Area rugs are most often price-scaled by size and material. Smaller rugs made from synthetic materials are the most affordable, with prices ranging between $20-$40. Midrange rugs tend cost $40-$150. The largest area rugs are the most expensive, as much as $300.
Cheap area rug FAQ
How do you find the right size for an area rug?
A. When looking for the perfect area rug, it’s essential to measure the space. For example, a 5-by-8-foot rug will fit nicely under a small dining table. However, looking for a rug 10-by-14 feet can do well for larger areas such as living rooms. It’s a matter of understanding your space before buying.
What is the best way to eliminate creases in an area rug?
A. Because area rugs often come prepackaged, there are sometimes ruffles or creases in the material when rolled out. To get rid of these, it is best to vacuum or steam the carpet to help allow the fibers to loosen up and relax.
What is the best cheap area rug to buy?
Top cheap area rug
Artistic Weavers Chester Grey Area Rug
What you need to know: This is a popular pick due to its ultra-neutral light wash tone.
What you’ll love: This rug will brighten any dark flooring and is designed to withstand everyday wear and tear. It has a modern chic design made from medium-pile polypropylene fibers that make it durable and reliable.
What you should consider: Some users report the color can wear down over time in high-traffic areas.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Top cheap area rug for the money
SAFAVIEH Hudson Shag Collection Moroccan Trellis Area Rug
What you need to know: This rug screams quality, style and beauty.
What you’ll love: This rug is versatile enough to fit almost any room. The texture is soft and plush, allowing for a comfortable feeling. It can also be vacuumed easily.
What you should consider: Per square foot, it’s a little bit more expensive than some competitors.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Worth checking out
Cozy Shag Collection Grey Solid Shag Rug
What you need to know: This is an excellent choice when looking for several solid-color options.
What you’ll love: Made with thick fibers in a classic shag style, this rug is well made and will not shed over years of use. This product is made of 100% heat-set polypropylene, machine woven for long-lasting quality
What you should consider: Some users report the colors are not accurate to their pictures.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Mohawk Home Alexa Floral Ornamental Medallion Area Rug
What you need to know: This is the perfect rug for those looking for an alternative style.
What you’ll love: This rug can be utilized in many areas, including indoor and outdoor settings, and features an easy-to-clean surface. It also comes in several unique colors and designs.
What you should consider: Some users reported difficulty laying this rug flat when new. It is also only available in two sizes.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
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Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick
By LISA MASCARO
AP Congressional Correspondent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republican senators are breaking from their party to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court. Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah are marking the historical moment by building legacies of their own. The three have broken with their party before at critical junctures, despite the political risks of standing alone. As the other Republican senators line up to oppose Jackson, the support from the three outliers gives Biden the bipartisan backing he was seeking for the choice, but may do little to shield them from the political blowback. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/05/analysis-3-gop-senators-buck-party-to-back-biden-court-pick-3/ | 2022-04-06T05:45:59Z |
Dog left inside 115+ degree car while owner visits amusement park, police say
MASON, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - A man was left with a warning by police after he allegedly left his dog inside of a hot car while he went inside the amusement park, Kings Island.
The City of Mason Police Department released the report on Monday, which says an officer was called by park security regarding a dog that was left in a hot car.
The report claims the officer arrived in the Kings Island parking lot around 6 p.m. on June 15.
The responding officer wrote in the report that he saw a small white dog “panting aggressively” inside of the vehicle.
The vehicle’s window was cracked approximately three inches, according to the responding officer. Kings Island security used a thermal scanner to determine the temperature inside the vehicle, which was between 117 and 118 degrees, according to the officer’s report.
The officer was told by park security they had prior incident with dog’s owner three hours before his arrival.
Around 3 p.m., Kings Island security saw the dog left inside the locked vehicle for the first time. Temperature readings inside the vehicle at that time were reading between 120 and 125 degrees, the police report said.
Park security opened the vehicle and took the dog to the first aid center.
A note was left on the vehicle to let the owner know where the dog was taken. The owner arrived at the first aid center and retrieved the dog, police said.
The owner of the dog was exiting out of the park as officers were on scene for the second time the dog was left in the vehicle.
The officer said he explained to the owner that he could not leave the dog inside of the car while he was inside Kings Island. He also told the owner that it was 95 degrees outside and the heat index was well above 100.
Since the owner left his dog inside of the hot vehicle twice in one day, Kings Island advised the owner he was not welcomed back in the park for the rest of the day.
The officer told the dog’s owner that if he returned and found the dog left alone inside of the locked car again, the owner would be charged with cruelty to animals.
The owner said he understood and left without further incident, according to the police report.
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