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Did you lose money on investments in Tupperware Brands? If so, please visit Tupperware Brands Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Tupperware Brands Corporation ("Tupperware" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUP) between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Tupperware operates as a consumer products company worldwide. The Company manufactures, markets, and sells design-centric preparation, storage, and serving solutions for the kitchen and home, as well as a line of cookware, knives, microwave products, microfiber textiles, water-filtration related items, and an array of products for on-the-go consumers under the Tupperware brand name.
Plaintiff alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants allegedly made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; and (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition.
On May 4, 2022, Tupperware announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other items, Tupperware reported adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations and net sales that fell well short of consensus estimates, withdrew its full year 2022 guidance, and named a new Chief Financial Officer. The Company attributed the poor performance to the conflict in Russia and Ukraine. However, when pressed by analysts on a conference call, the Company acknowledged that Russia and Ukraine only accounted for 2% of its revenue.
On this news, the Company's stock price fell $5.76 per share, or over 32%, to close at $12.15 per share on May 4, 2022.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 15, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you purchased or acquired TUP securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Tupperware Brands Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of lawsuits and class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal's "Plaintiffs' Hot List" thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for ten consecutive years.
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May 9 marks 42nd anniversary of Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - For thousands of Suncoast residents, the daily commute across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and being 430 feet above the waters of Tampa Bay is considered a beautiful thing.
Three cars, one pick-up truck and a Greyhound bus that was carrying 22 passengers drove past those motorists and toppled off the ragged end of the interstate.
The tragedy took 35 lives. The only survivor was the driver of the aforementioned pick-up truck.
On May 9, 1980, during a driving rainstorm, a freighter crashed into the support columns of the southbound bridge. This caused 1200 feet of the suspended roadway to fall and disappear right into the bay.
Rush-hour motorists who saw the collapse leaped from their cars in the rain to try and warn those behind them, and at least one screamed on the CB Radio to stop because the bridge was gone.
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| 2022-05-09T15:43:09Z
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WATCH: Disneyland employee ruins proposal, snatches ring out of man’s hands
(CNN) - The happiest place on earth may not be the place for the happiest proposals on earth, especially when overzealous employees snatch up the engagement ring!
A ruined proposal at Disneyland in Paris is lighting up social media.
In the video, you see a man drop to his knee and propose to his girlfriend at the park on a fenced-off platform. Suddenly, a Disney employee barges in between the couple and snatches the ring out of the man’s hand. He then tells the couple that they have to move.
The man who proposed in the video told the New York Times, “Disneyland stands for dreams. Our moment was destroyed.”
But other Disney employees with the park say that the fenced-off platform is used for multiple live shows daily and is not for guests to set foot on.
However, the man who proposed said he asked another employee if it was OK to use the platform for a proposal, and she said, “Go for it.” Unfortunately, the other employee who ruined the proposal was not as easygoing.
Disney did apologize to the couple and offered the couple a free weekend, including lodging, at any Disney park.
However, the man who proposed said, “I don’t want to visit Disneyland anymore. They can’t give us the moment back and that’s the only thing I want.”
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder after firing off more than 70 rounds at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including the high-powered rifle used in the shooting, despite authorities being called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide, police said.
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said the suspect, if convicted of the first-degree murder charges, would receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. He promised that dozens more charges would be sought.
A spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force said the suspected shooter, who was arrested late Monday, used a rifle “similar to an AR-15″ to spray more than 70 rounds from atop a commercial building into a crowd that had gathered for the parade in Highland Park, an affluent community of about 30,000 on the Lake Michigan shore.
A seventh victim died of their injuries Tuesday. More than three dozen other people were wounded in the attack, which Task force spokesman Christopher Covelli said the suspect had planned for several weeks.
The assault happened less than three years after police went to the suspect’s home following a call from a family member who said he was threatening “to kill everyone” there. Covelli said police confiscated 16 knives, a dagger and a sword, but said there was no sign he had any guns at the time, in September 2019.
Police in April 2019 also responded to a reported suicide attempt by the suspect, Covelli said.
The suspect legally purchased the rifle used in the attack in Illinois within the past year, Covelli said. In all, police said, he purchased five firearms, which were recovered by officers at his father’s home.
The revelation about his gun purchases is just the latest example of y oung men who were able to obtain guns and carry out massacres in recent months despite glaring warning signs about their mental health and inclination to violence.
Illinois state police, who issue gun owners’ licenses, said the gunman applied for a license in December 2019, when he was 19. His father sponsored his application.
At the time “there was insufficient basis to establish a clear and present danger” and deny the application, state police said in a statement.
Investigators who have interrogated the suspect and reviewed his social media posts have not determined a motive or found any indication that he targeted victims by race, religion or other protected status, Covelli said.
Earlier in the day, FBI agents peeked into trash cans and under picnic blankets as they searched for more evidence at the scene. The shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of revelers fled in terror.
A day later, baby strollers, lawn chairs and other items left behind by panicked parade goers remained inside a wide police perimeter. Outside the police tape, some residents drove up to collect blankets and chairs they abandoned.
David Shapiro, 47, said the gunfire quickly turned the parade into “chaos.”
“People didn’t know right away where the gunfire was coming from, whether the gunman was in front or behind you chasing you,” he said Tuesday as he retrieved a stroller and lawn chairs.
The gunman initially evaded capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, Covelli said.
The shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores and now community parades have all become killing grounds in recent months. This time, the bloodshed came as the nation tried to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together.
A police officer pulled over 21-year-old Robert E. Crimo III north of the shooting scene several hours after police released his photo and warned that he was likely armed and dangerous, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said.
His father, Bob, a longtime deli owner, ran for mayor in 2019. The candidate who won that race, current Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, said she knew Crimo as a boy in Cub Scouts.
“And it’s one of those things where you step back and you say, ‘What happened?” Rotering told NBC’s “Today” show. “How did somebody become this angry, this hateful, to then take it out on innocent people who literally were just having a family day out?”
Crimo’s attorney, Thomas A. Durkin, a prominent Chicago-based lawyer, said he intends to enter a not guilty plea to all charges.
Asked about his client’s emotional state, Durkin said he has spoken to Crimo only once — for 10 minutes by phone. He declined to comment further.
Steve Greenberg, the lawyer for the parents, told The Associated Press Tuesday evening the parents aren’t concerned about being charged with anything related to their son’s case.
“There is zero chance they will be charged with anything criminal,” he said. “They didn’t do anything wrong. They are as stunned and shocked as anyone.”
The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day.
Among them was Nicolas Toledo, who was visiting his family in Illinois from Mexico, and Jacki Sundheim, a lifelong congregant and staff member at nearby North Shore Congregation Israel. The Lake County coroner released the names of four other victims.
Nine people, ranging from 14 to 70, remained hospitalized Tuesday, hospital officials said.
Since the start of the year, the U.S. has seen 15 shootings where four or more people were killed, including the one in Highland Park, according to The Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University mass killing database.
Scores of smaller-scale shootings in nearby Chicago also left eight people dead and 60 others wounded over the July 4 weekend.
In 2013, Highland Park officials approved a ban on semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines. A local doctor and the Illinois State Rifle Association quickly challenged the liberal suburb’s stance. The legal fight ended at the U.S. Supreme Court’s doorstep in 2015 when justices declined to hear the case and let the suburb’s restrictions remain in place.
Under Illinois law, gun purchases can be denied to people convicted of felonies, addicted to narcotics or those who are termed “mental defectives” and capable of harming themselves or others. That might have stopped a suicidal Crimo from getting a weapon.
But under the law, just who is a “mental defective” must be decided by “a court, board, commission or other legal authority.”
The state has a so-called red flag law designed to stop dangerous people before they kill, but it requires family members, relatives, roommates or police to ask a judge to order guns seized.
Crimo, who goes by the name Bobby, was an aspiring rapper with the stage name Awake the Rapper, posting on social media dozens videos and songs, some ominous and violent.
In one animated video since taken down by YouTube, Crimo raps about armies “walking in darkness” as a drawing appears of a man pointing a rifle, a body on the ground and another figure with hands up in the distance.
Federal agents were reviewing Crimo’s online profiles, and a preliminary examination of his internet history indicated that he had researched mass killings and had downloaded multiple photos depicting violent acts, including a beheading, a law enforcement official said.
The official could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who had been in Chicago to address the National Education Association’s annual meeting Tuesday, visited the site of the shooting to offer condolences to first responders and local officials.
“The whole nation should understand and have a level of empathy, to understand that this can happen anywhere, in any peace loving community,” Harris said in brief comments to reporters in Highland Park. “And we should stand together and speak out about why it’s got to stop.”
Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 4-year-old son woke up screaming later that night.
“He is too young to understand what happened,” Shapiro said. “But he knows something bad happened.”
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Foody reported from Chicago. Groves reported from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Associated Press writers Don Babwin in Chicago, Mike Householder in Highland Park, Bernard Condon and Mike Balsamo in New York, Aamer Madhani in Washington, Jim Mustian in New Orleans, Barbara Ortutay in San Francisco and researcher Rhonda Shafner also contributed.
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This story has been corrected to show Shapiro’s son was 4.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will present at Morgan Stanley's 2022 Global Healthcare Conference at 9:10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer at Amgen will present at the conference. The webcast will be broadcast over the internet simultaneously and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public.
The webcast, as with other selected presentations regarding developments in Amgen's business given by management at certain investor and medical conferences, can be found on Amgen's website, www.amgen.com, under Investors. Information regarding presentation times, webcast availability and webcast links are noted on Amgen's Investor Relations Events Calendar. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2021, Amgen was named one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work™ and one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Barron's.
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GROVE CITY, Ohio, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Canal, the fastest growing online health news publication, announced the appointment of Erik Pham as the new formal owner - this is in support of the company's new objectives to provide health and medical content publishing to untapped audiences and global communities.
The positioning of Erik comes at a pivotal time, with the online publication now set to become a global leader in online medical news and reporting. Erik's 10-year academic content expertise will aid in achieving this vision and will bolster the online publication's current growth rate of 834.44%.
Now geared towards content publishing on a global scale for those not medically literate, Erik's role will see the transformation of the publication's content and with this, the consuming of medical information and news by global populations who up until now, have not been catered to by online medical providers and health reporters.
As the new formal owner of Health Canal, Erik Pham said, "After nearly a decade of curating academic content, I, together with the team, realized the difficulty for an audience to digest this type of information."
He continued, "With this, we have changed the approach to content publishing with our core focus on public-friendly content, global-accessed health information, and understandable medical content that individuals from all backgrounds can consume."
Erik boasts skills in advertising, entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, marketing, and social media marketing. With this, along with his strong media and communication skills, he will lead the Health Canal team to new heights. Now, stakeholders and investors will enjoy new growth and overall success.
On behalf of the Health Canal team, Kate Barrington, Health and Fitness expert at Health Canal said, ''Under his leadership, I believe that Health Canal will continue to reach its fullest potential to become the leading online health publication. We are very pleased to have such a well-respected and trusted leader step into this position."
Commenting on Health Canal's mission to educate and inform, promote healthy lifestyles, and provide research for global disease protection and injury prevention of worldwide communities, Erik Pham concluded, "I'm excited for this opportunity to join the company's board and contribute to the ongoing development of Health Canal."
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Health Canal is a premier online health news provider and publication. Since 2009, Health Canal has been dedicated to providing students, researchers, healthcare professionals, government agencies, educators, and the public with health news and promotions that protect global populations. Offering medical research news, the latest health news, and medical breakthroughs, Health Canal will, in 2021, expand its resources to common health-related issues, wellness, and lifestyle not only US market but also reach out to Germany, and France.
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| 2022-06-09T07:52:18Z
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Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could lift crushing debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some states.
That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income, which means borrowers who are still paying down student loans could owe taxes on as much as $10,000 or even $20,000 that was taken off their bill. In Mississippi, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas and North Carolina, forgiven student loans will be subject to state income taxes unless they change their laws to conform with a federal tax exemption for student loans, according to a tally by the Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank.
That dismays Cathy Newman, a Louisiana State University graduate who just took a job teaching freshman biology at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. She figures she could end up owing a few hundred dollars of money that she could have kept had she stayed in Louisiana.
Newman said she can come up with the cash because she has a good job, but she knows of a lot of other borrowers who will still be stuck in difficult financial positions even with their loans forgiven.
“If they stay in the state, they could end up with a pretty hefty tax burden if things don’t change,” Newman said. “I won’t be happy if I have to do it. I can do it. But a lot of people can’t.”
More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt cut or eliminated under the forgiveness plan Biden announced late last month. The president is erasing $10,000 in federal student loan debt for individuals with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. He’s canceling an additional $10,000 for those who also used federal Pell Grants to pay for college. But it only applies to those whose loans were paid out before July 1, which leaves out current high school seniors and students who will follow them.
Although having $10,000 or $20,000 in loan payments eliminated will be a boon over the long term to borrowers who qualify, those in the affected states might be required to declare that as income. Depending on a state’s tax rates, the taxpayer’s other income and the deductions and exemptions they’re able to claim, that could add up to several hundred extra tax dollars that they’ll owe.
Spokespeople for tax agencies in several states — including Virginia, Idaho, New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky — told The Associated Press that their states definitely won’t tax student loans forgiven under Biden’s program. Revenue officials in a few other states said they needed to do more research to know.
Newman, 38, went into debt to pay for graduate school. She had already set herself up for relief under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, though that requires five more years of teaching on top of the five she already taught at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Biden’s program would cut $10,000 off her debt load when it takes effect, but under existing Mississippi tax law, the relief won’t come free.
“It’s not a huge burden for me, but it could be for a lot of other people, which is what I’m worried about, especially if it’s unexpected, and I think a lot of people don’t realize that,” Newman said.
Any relief in states that would tax the forgiven debt would have to come from their Legislatures. Leaders of the Minnesota Legislature and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz have indicated in recent media interviews that there’s broad support for a fix, which could come during the 2023 session, or even earlier on the remote chance of a special session.
In Wisconsin, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration plans to propose a fix in the state budget next year, but that would have to be approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature. And Evers needs to get reelected in November before he can formally make that request. Republican legislative leaders and Evers’ GOP challenger, Tim Michels, did not reply to messages seeking comment on the student loan tax issue.
However, in Mississippi, the chairman of the state Senate committee in charge of taxes said he’s willing to take a look when the Legislature convenes next year. Republican state Sen. Josh Harkins, of Brandon, said he needs to learn more about what his state’s tax laws say on debt forgiveness.
“I’m sure people will want to look at adjusting that or making some changes in the law, but a lot of factors have to be considered,” Harkins said, noting that Mississippi enacted its biggest-ever tax cut earlier this year and adding that he wants to gauge the impact of inflation before making big tax policy decisions. “This all just hit in the last week.”
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Binkley reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press writers Emily Wagster Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi, and Scott Bauer in Madison, Wisconsin, contributed to this story.
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Milley told Esper he was ‘this close’ to resigning after Trump Oval Office meeting about George Floyd protests
By Ellie Kaufman and Shawna Mizelle, CNN
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told former Defense Secretary Mark Esper he was “this close” to resigning on the spot after a contentious Oval Office meeting with then-President Donald Trump in the summer of 2020.
The exchange, detailed in Espers’ new book “A Sacred Oath,” occurred after protests over the police killing of George Floyd broke out in front of the White House in Lafayette Park. It marks one of several stunning discussions recounted in the book, which is set to publish Tuesday and portrays a chaotic White House focused almost entirely on Trump’s reelection bid.
Trump, angry with the situation at the time, called Milley asking for “ten thousand troops” to be deployed to the streets of Washignton, Esper wrote. After receiving this phone call, Milley informed Esper of the conversation. Milley’s face, Esper said, was “ashen,” as he relayed the conversation with Trump.
The next day, Trump reportedly called Esper and Milley to the White House for a meeting about the protests. Esper, who does not describe in his book what was said in the meeting, called it “loud, contentious, and unreal.” Afterward, Milley told Esper he was “this close” to resigning on the spot, Esper claims.
The office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff declined to comment.
According to Esper, Trump also raised the idea of shooting protesters who took to the streets around the White House after Floyd’s death. Speaking with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on “AC360” Monday night, Esper said he had been “dumbstruck” and “shocked” to hear Trump make the suggestion.
According to the book, Esper and Milley were able to convince the then-President to avoid a “terrible outcome — the one that Trump wanted — but we were shaken.”
Esper told Cooper he had also been on the brink of resigning but that his West Point training that engrained “duty, honor and country” kept him from doing so.
“I thought the best thing for me to do for the country was to serve. The best thing for me would have been to quit,” he told Cooper before adding that he was also concerned about who would have replaced him in the role.
“I don’t think the President was well served by some people he brought around him and unfortunately, he kept attracting people like that,” the former secretary said Monday.
Esper said he felt Trump became more emboldened after he was acquitted by the Senate in his first impeachment trial and brought in loyalists — like former acting director of national intelligence Richard Grenell and former chief of staff Mark Meadows — who, he said, took “outlandish ideas to a new level.”
The Republican Party, Esper told Cooper, must “move beyond” Trump and look for “the next generation of leaders.”
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Auracast™ broadcast audio unveiled by Bluetooth SIG enables single audio source Auracast transmitter device to broadcast one or more audio streams to multiple Auracast receiver devices
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and integrated IP solutions, announced that its latest RivieraWaves Bluetooth® 5.3 IP family now supports Auracast™ broadcast audio, the new audio sharing standard, based on the Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasting specification, unveiled by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today. Auracast broadcast audio is set to transform the shared audio experience, enabling an unlimited number of Auracast receiver-compliant devices such as TWS earbuds, headphones, hearing aids and wireless speakers to simultaneously receive audio broadcast from one or several Auracast transmitter devices.
The recently published Bluetooth SIG 2022 market update forecasts that the number of Bluetooth audio streaming device shipments will grow at a 7% CAGR to reach 1.8 billion annual shipments by 2026, with earbud shipments growing 3X in that time. The new Auracast broadcast audio, that is part of the Bluetooth LE Audio specification, is set to open significant new opportunities for innovation, including the enablement of personal and location-based audio sharing. Potential use case examples include flight-specific audio broadcasts at an airport, multi-language options at the movie theater or museum and a host of assistance features in public spaces for the hearing impaired that can be broadcast directly to hearing aids.
Tal Shalev, Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless IoT BU at CEVA, commented: "We welcome the introduction of Auracast broadcast audio that will transform the way we share audio, privately and in public areas. CEVA has contributed to the evolution of the Bluetooth standard and is proud to have licensed its Bluetooth LE and Dual Mode technologies, including Auracast solutions, to major semiconductor companies and OEMs for various applications including wireless headsets, TWS earbuds, hearing aids, smartwatches, speakers and microphones."
CEVA is the leading provider of Bluetooth platform IP solutions for integration into SoCs, powering billions of Bluetooth-enabled devices to date. CEVA offers both Bluetooth LE and Dual Mode IP platforms, including baseband controller, radio and full software protocol stack, compliant with Bluetooth 5.3, LE Audio and Auracast. To further simplify the development of wireless audio devices, CEVA's Bluebud Bluetooth audio turnkey platform offers a complete wireless audio experience, targeting TWS earbuds, smartwatches, wireless microphones and speakers. Bluebud combines Bluetooth, audio and sensing IPs in a single, integrated solution, along with a comprehensive list of audio codecs, including LC3, (m)SBC, CVSD, AAC, MP3, voice processing algorithms such as ClearVox for noise reduction and echo cancellation, WhisPro for speech recognition and MotionEngine Hear for Spatial Audio and motion sensing. For more information on how CEVA can work with you to create your next-generation wireless audio SoC via best-in-class IP and chip design expertise, contact info@ceva-dsp.com.
CEVA is the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and integrated IP solutions for a smarter, safer, connected world. We provide Digital Signal Processors, AI engines, wireless platforms, cryptography cores and complementary software for sensor fusion, image enhancement, computer vision, voice input and artificial intelligence. These technologies are offered in combination with our Intrinsix IP integration services, helping our customers address their most complex and time-critical integrated circuit design projects. Leveraging our technologies and chip design skills, many of the world's leading semiconductors, system companies and OEMs create power-efficient, intelligent, secure and connected devices for a range of end markets, including mobile, consumer, automotive, robotics, industrial, aerospace & defense and IoT.
Our DSP-based solutions include platforms for 5G baseband processing in mobile, IoT and infrastructure, advanced imaging and computer vision for any camera-enabled device, audio/voice/speech and ultra-low-power always-on/sensing applications for multiple IoT markets. For sensor fusion, our Hillcrest Labs sensor processing technologies provide a broad range of sensor fusion software and inertial measurement unit ("IMU") solutions for markets including hearables, wearables, AR/VR, PC, robotics, remote controls and IoT. For wireless IoT, our platforms for Bluetooth (low energy and dual mode), Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E (802.11n/ac/ax), Ultra-wideband (UWB), NB-IoT and GNSS are the most broadly licensed connectivity platforms in the industry.
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NYPD: Officer shoots man armed with machete after domestic incident in Queens
By AUNDREA CLINE-THOMAS
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NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — Officers responding to a domestic incident in Queens shot and injured a man armed with a machete Monday, the NYPD said.
Charges are pending against the suspect after police said they recovered the machete at the scene.
Police arrived at an apartment on 33rd Street between Broadway and 31st Avenue in Astoria at around 9:45 a.m.
Officers said the 911 caller indicated a man had taken a lot of pills, said he wanted to die, and was armed with a machete. But the woman who said she called 911 has a different story, CBS2’s Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported.
Brianna Cortez, who identified herself as the suspect’s girlfriend, said she called 911 to come to her mother’s home while having an argument with her child’s father, who she identified as “Eddie.”
“I was not scared for my life. I just wanted him to leave. I did not think that anything like that was going to go down,” Cortez said.
Four officers responded and tried to get others out of the apartment. Police said they confronted the 27-year-old suspect in a narrow hallway. They said he was holding the 911 caller’s mother, but officers were able to get the woman out of harm’s way.
“I saw when they grabbed my mother, they took her and pulled her to the ground. They ripped her shirt off, everything. She has marks all over her,” Cortez said.
“Four uniformed officers arrived at the scene within minutes and were told that the individual inside was still armed,” NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey said during a news conference. “As the officers were trying to remove people from the apartment, the man confronted them in a narrow hallway, holding the 911 caller’s mother. After getting the older woman out of the apartment, the officers deployed a Taser. The Taser had no effect.”
When the Taser didn’t work, an officer fired three shots, according to authorities, striking the man in the groin area. The man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
“He just said that ‘I got shot.’ Just being very vocal and aggressive with the cops,” said Feres Zedeia, a witness.
Two officers required medical attention.
Cortez disputes the police account and said she and the man were having a verbal argument.
“There’s a rather extensive domestic history between the 911 caller and the subject,” Corey said. “There have been multiple allegations of domestic assault, harassment. Orders of protection have been in effect.”
Cortez disputes there was a long history of problems between her and the suspect.
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Nashville, Tenn., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayspring, a value-based healthcare organization that provides medical, behavioral health, and social support services to people with complex needs, has announced the launch of its SUD Home program serving eligible Highmark Health Options members throughout the state of Delaware.
Wayspring's SUD Home program is a collaboration between Highmark Health Options and Nashville-based Wayspring. The program leverages Wayspring's proprietary analytics platform and local teams of medical providers, clinical social workers and peer recovery specialists to support the complex medical, behavioral and social needs of more than 10,000 adult members who have a substance use disorder (SUD) diagnosis.
Wayspring's SUD Home program utilizes a comprehensive and longitudinal approach to reduce common barriers that people often experience when seeking treatment for substance use disorder. It has established an integrated health care clinic where participating members can receive quick and easy access to primary care and behavioral health services delivered in-person and via telehealth by licensed Wayspring providers. The program also works with members to create individualized care plans based on their unique needs, provides clinical and peer support services during high-risk care transitions, and facilitates connection to community and social supports like housing, transportation, and employment that are essential to reaching and sustaining long-term recovery.
"For decades, our society has been treating substance use disorder as an acute condition, with episodic treatments often delivered in a complex and fragmented care system," said Carter Paine, chief executive officer at Wayspring. "Through our work with Highmark Health Options and treatment provider partners, Wayspring is seeking to change what traditional addiction treatment looks like by implementing a data-driven solution that is collaborative, long-term, and inclusive of all the unique medical, behavioral, and social health needs a member might have."
The launch of Wayspring's SUD Home program comes as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate the growing substance use epidemic. In Delaware, 447 people died from a drug overdose in 2020, the third highest per-capita overdose death rate in the country according to the CDC. Additionally, 6.6% of adults aged 18 and over have reported having an alcohol use disorder and 3.3% have reported an illicit drug user disorder; Both are higher than the national average.
"The prevalence of substance use disorder continues to rise both nationally and in communities across the state of Delaware," said Dr. Glenn Hamilton, chief medical officer at Highmark Health Options. "We know innovative solutions are required to adequately address this challenging situation, and that's why we are enthusiastic about our work with Wayspring. Because their model is inclusive of all the health and social needs our members with substance use disorder may have, we believe it will result in considerable improvements to the overall health of individuals served through the program, but also the health of our communities as a whole."
With this launch, Wayspring now provides population-based SUD management services to seven health plan partners across five states. For more information about Wayspring or to verify program eligibility, please visit wayspring.com.
Wayspring is a value-based healthcare organization that provides medical, behavioral health, and social support services to people with complex needs. With a focus on people living with substance use disorder, Wayspring utilizes a comprehensive and longitudinal model that incorporates targeted member outreach, strategic provider partnerships, community-based peer support, and delivery of clinical services. Through this unique approach, Wayspring produces increased adherence to evidence-based medicine, decreased healthcare waste, and improved health outcomes. For more information, please visit wayspring.com.
Highmark Health Options is a managed care organization serving people who qualify for Medicaid. We help each of our more than 154,000 members get the care and services they need to live healthier and more independent lives, and we collaborate with providers and regulators to improve health outcomes, simplify the health care experience, and ensure affordability. Medicaid covers 1 in 5 Americans as a state-run health insurance program. Highmark Health Options members include individuals and families with low income or complex needs, expecting mothers, children, and people with disabilities. Members pay nothing or very little for their health coverage. Visit HighmarkHealthOptions.com for more information.
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Stunning ‘galactic ballet’ captured in new telescope image
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
Think of this as one very long last dance.
Two galaxies located 60 million light-years from Earth have been in the process of coming together for 400 million years.
The galaxies, NGC 1512 and NGC 1510, are located in the Horologium constellation, as seen from the Southern Hemisphere.
The larger of the two, NGC 1512, has been merging with its smaller galactic companion for so long that it has created waves of star formation.
This phenomenon can now be seen in a new image, released on Tuesday, that was captured by the Dark Energy Camera.
The US Department of Energy-funded camera is a wide-field imager located on the Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile. The observatory is a program belonging to the National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab.
The new image shows NGC 1512, a barred spiral galaxy, appearing to reach out with tendrils to embrace the smaller NGC 1510 in a type of “galactic ballet,” according to the researchers.
The stream of light between the two galaxies reveals just how long these two have been interacting. The gravitational forces from both galaxies has accelerated the rate of star formation in each galaxy and distorted their shapes.
Eventually, the two galaxies will merge into one larger galaxy, which is how they evolve.
Capturing the evolution of galaxies
The Dark Energy Camera collects starlight as it is reflected by the Victor M. Blanco’s 13-foot-wide (4-meter-wide) mirror that weighs about as much as a semi truck.
The starlight passes through the inside of the imager, including an initial optical corrector lens 3.3 feet (about 1 meter) across, to a grid of 62 charge-coupled devices.
These sensors are much more attuned than the sensors in your average digital camera, so they are perfect for capturing light from faint astronomical objects like these galaxies.
The Dark Energy Camera, created for the six-year Dark Energy Survey, helped more than 400 scientists from around the world to map hundreds of millions of galaxies, track down supernovae and even determine patterns of cosmic structure in the universe.
The survey, carried out between 2013 and 2019, is helping scientists to understand how mysterious dark energy is contributing to the expansion of the universe.
And luckily for us, the camera is still being used for other observing programs and continues to capture awe-inspiring cosmic views.
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Invests $50.0 Million in Bolder Panther Group, LLC to Support Acquisition
HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that it recently completed a follow-on investment in an existing portfolio company. Main Street made the follow-on investment in Bolder Panther Group, LLC ("Smoker Friendly" or the "Company") to support the Company's acquisition of a 79-store retailer with locations spread across Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky. Main Street's follow-on investment consists of an additional $50.0 million first lien, senior secured term debt investment.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the Company is one of the largest retailers of tobacco products in the United States operating 259 retail stores across twelve states with a mix of tobacco stores, cigar lounges, liquor stores and gas stations, making it a top-50 convenience store chain in the United States by size. Additionally, the Company owns a line of private-label tobacco products that are sold through both the Company's retail stores and an authorized dealer network of over 750 stores. Main Street made its initial investment in the Company in December 2020 and previously completed a follow-on investment in July 2021 to support the acquisition of a separate Louisiana-based retailer.
ABOUT MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION
Main Street (www.mainstcapital.com) is a principal investment firm that primarily provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market investment strategy. Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Main Street's private loan and middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies.
Main Street, through its wholly owned portfolio company MSC Adviser I, LLC ("MSC Adviser"), also maintains an asset management business through which it manages investments for external parties. MSC Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
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Dwayne L. Hyzak, CEO, dhyzak@mainstcapital.com
Jesse E. Morris, CFO & COO, jmorris@mainstcapital.com
713-350-6000
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| 2022-08-03T11:40:52Z
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AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
Published: May. 12, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
WARREN, Ohio, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalon Holdings Corporation (NYSE Amex:AWX) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2022.
Net operating revenues in the first quarter of 2022 were $14.3 million compared with $15.1 million in the first quarter of 2021. The Company recorded a net loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2021. For the first quarter of 2022, basic net loss per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.32 compared with basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.18 in the first quarter of 2021.
Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. Avalon Holdings Corporation also owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., which includes the operation of a hotel and its associated resort amenities, four golf courses and related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center.
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| 2022-05-12T22:38:51Z
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SINGAPORE, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, MetaEstate, a Singapore-based metaverse service provider, announced that it has recently closed a multi-million dollar strategic round of funding led by Matrixport and SevenX Ventures, followed by Everest Ventures Group and Y+ Ventures. Besides, Cryptogram Venture (CGV), a Japanese fund that invested in the previous round, performed the follow-up investment in this round. In the current round of funding, several partners of crypto investment institutions also participated in the investment as individuals.
As a brand new field, the virtual real estate market based on the metaverse ecology is booming across the world.. According to statistics of MetaMetric Solutions, the cumulative sales of virtual real estate from mainstream global metaverse projects Sandbox, Decentraland, Cryptovoxels, and Somnium Space reached $500 million in 2021 and are expected to exceed $1 billion in 2022. BrandEssence, a market consultancy, forecasts that the virtual real estate market will grow at a compound annual rate of over 30% between 2022 and 2028.
As the virtual real estate market is highly praised by the market and media, virtual real estate has gradually become an important investment category of global asset allocation and wealth management. In April this year, HSBC Holdings, one of the world's largest banks and financial service institutions, launched the Metaverse Investment Fund, involving infrastructure, virtualization, and other fields, to attract high-net-worth investment groups (HNWIs) from Hong Kong, China, and Singapore. The Wealth Report 2022 by Knight Frank, a world-renowned real estate consulting firm, also pointed out that HNWIs are increasingly diversifying their investments, showing a shift from "real" to "virtual" investments.
Since its inception, MetaEstate, a world-famous metaverse ecological service provider, has carried out extensive business centered on the planning of rational sites for the global metaverse, the construction of excellent buildings, the introduction of famous IPs, the development of usage scenarios, marketing activities and property management services, and has accumulated profound practical experience and industry resources in the distribution, operation, and trading of virtual real estate. Through this strategic round of financing, MetaEstate will introduce a series of strategic partners to provide the necessary support for the following layout of virtual real estate operation, fund capitalization, business globalization, EstateFi financial cooperation and other emerging business segments.
SevenX Ventures argued that from the perspective of investment in blockchain technology and applications, the Internet data and Internet assets generated by Web3 based on the metaverse are being empowered by blockchain technology, and virtual real estate will become the important infrastructure for metaverse. MetaEstate is making steady progress towards a comprehensive solution provider for the Metaverse ecological infrastructure, with huge development potential.
Lin Xiahong, a partner of Continue Capital, stated that the metaverse frenzy led by millennials is triggering the redistribution of wealth. In the US and Canada, young people are keen on owning a house in the Metaverse, which has gradually become a fashion trend. We believe that MetaEstate will constantly make breakthroughs in the global virtual real estate market.
Jerome, a partner of Everest Ventures Group, said that it would help MetaEstate develop a more personalized, differentiated, and diversified competitive advantage in the virtual real estate market by cooperating with ecological partners, including Sandbox and Animoca's ecological resources in the GameFi and NFTs, using EVG's metaverse IP resources and invested companies, and providing innovative application scenarios.
Y+ Ventures believes that the metaverse can break the space & time constraints of supply factors such as land and labor force in the real world, and transform "Land" into digital form to create incremental economic value. MetaEstate has high potential to generate economics of scale around the land development, construction, and property management of the metaverse.
Steve, the founder of Cryptogram Venture, deemed that he would introduce more IPs to MetaEstate, empower the ecological development of the Metaverse, and allow users to enjoy a richer and more interesting experience in the IP virtual space. Meanwhile, CGV will work with MetaEstate to promote the implementation of a new business model integrating virtual space and digital elements based on its unique resource connection capabilities in Asia, especially in the Japanese market.
Kevin Shao, executive chairman of the Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance (ABGA), emphasized the importance of aggregating resources on ABGA's platform, promoting cooperation between different country regions and different institutional alliances within Asia on GameFi and the metaverse ecology, and supporting MetaEstate's business development through innovative development to achieve business integration and create a win-win situation.
Jackey, the co-founder of MetaEstate, said that virtual real estate is the cornerstone of metaverse assets. MetaEstate positions itself as a metaverse service provider with a view to helping more users enter the metaverse world with a low threshold. Next, it will constantly consolidate and develop an innovative business model based on the construction development business of virtual real estate, providing landowners, artists, business owners, and various users a more immersive, real-time, and diverse pan-entertainment experience. Additionally, in the future, it will further explore new organizational forms such as DAOs and trade unions for virtual real estate, emphasizing promoting virtual real estate's issuance, operation, and trading platforms construction and emerging businesses.
It is reported that, in September 2021, MetaEstate completed a million-dollar seed round of funding led by Cryptomeria Labs and Rocktree Capital, followed by Kirin Fund, IcarusArt.AI, Waterdrip Capital, Consensus Lab, Chain Capital, and Cryptogram Venture (CGV). Many KOLs in encryption art, NFTs, and traditional VC also participated in this investment.
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SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday for his “balanced” approach to the Ukrainian crisis and blasted Washington’s “ugly” policies at a meeting that followed a major setback for Moscow on the battlefield.
Speaking at the start of talks with Xi in Uzbekistan, Putin said he was seeking to assuage unspecified “concerns” by China about Ukraine.
“We highly appreciate the well-balanced position of our Chinese friends in connection with the Ukrainian crisis,” Putin said, facing Xi across a long table.
“We understand your questions and your concerns in this regard, and we certainly will offer a detailed explanation of our stand on this issue during today’s meeting, even though we already talked about it earlier,” he added.
The two met on the sidelines of the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization that includes India, Pakistan and four ex-Soviet nations in Central Asia. The security alliance was created as a counterweight to U.S. influence.
A Chinese government statement issued after the meeting didn’t specifically mention Ukraine, but said Xi promised “strong support” to Russia’s “core interests.” While the statement gave no details, Beijing uses “core interests” to describe issues such as national sovereignty and the ruling Communist Party’s claim to Taiwan over which it is willing to go to war.
Xi’s government, which said it had a “no limits” friendship with Moscow before the Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, has refused to criticize Russia’s military actions. Beijing and India are buying more Russian oil and gas, which helps Moscow offset Western sanctions imposed over the invasion.
Observers say that Russia will likely grow increasingly reliant on China as a market for its oil and gas as the West moves to establish a price cap on Russian energy resources and potentially cut their imports altogether.
In trying to strengthen an alliance with China, Moscow has strongly backed Beijing amid tensions with the U.S. that followed a recent visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“We condemn the provocations of the U.S. and its satellites in the Taiwan Strait,” Putin told Xi.
Along with Russian’s attack on Ukraine, the summit is taking place against the backdrop of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan not far from Uzbekistan, as well as strains in China’s relations with Washington, Europe, Japan and India due to disputes over technology, security and territory.
Speaking at the start of his one-on-one talks with Xi, Putin blasted efforts by the United States and its allies to dominate global affairs.
“Attempts to create a unipolar world have recently taken an absolutely ugly shape. They are absolutely unacceptable for the vast majority of countries on the globe,” he said in opening remarks.
“The tandem of Moscow and Beijing plays a key role in ensuring global and regional stability,” Putin said. “We jointly stand for forming a just, democratic and multipolar world based on international law and the central role of the United Nations, not rules invented by some who try to enforce them on others without explaining what they are.”
Xi was more careful, saying that “in the face of changes in the world, times and history, China is willing to work with Russia to reflect the responsibility of a major country, play a leading role and inject stability into a troubled and interconnected world.”
SCO summit in the ancient city of Samarkand is part of Xi’s first foreign trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic 2 1/2 years ago, underscoring Beijing’s desire to assert itself as a regional power.
The meeting came after Russia was forced to pull back its forces from large swaths of northeastern Ukraine last week amid a swift Ukrainian counteroffensive. Ukraine regaining control of several Russian-occupied cities and villages represented Moscow’s largest setback since its forces had to retreat from areas near the capital early in the war.
Putin also met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whose country is on track to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Raisi said Moscow and Tehran were finalizing a major treaty that would bring their relations to a “strategic level.”
He and Putin both criticized the U.S. at the start of their meeting. Raisi accused the U.S. of breaching its obligations under Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers. Putin gibed American officials, saying “They are masters of their word — they give it and then take it back whenever they want.”
The Russian leader also met with Central Asian leaders and planned a session with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
There was no indication whether Modi would meet Xi. Relations between India and China are strained due to clashes between the countries’ soldiers from a border dispute involving a remote area of the Himalayas.
Putin also is scheduled for a one-on-one meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Turkey and Azerbaijan have the status of “dialogue partners” with the SCO.
Earlier this week, Azerbaijan and Armenia engaged in cross-border shelling that killed 176 troops on both sides, the most serious hostilities in nearly two years between the decades-long adversaries. The fighting has put Moscow, which has tried to maintain close ties with both countries, in a precarious position.
Putin’s meeting with Erdogan will be closely watched for their statements on Ukraine and a July deal brokered by Turkey and the U.N. to clear the way for exports of grain and other agricultural products that were stuck at Ukraine’s Black Sea ports after the invasion.
The Chinese leader is promoting a “Global Security Initiative” announced in April following the formation of the Quad by the U.S., Japan, Australia and India in response to Beijing’s more assertive foreign policy. Xi has given few details, but U.S. officials complain it echoes Russian arguments in support of Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.
The region is part of China’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative to expand trade by building ports, railways and other infrastructure across an arc of dozens of countries from the South Pacific through Asia to the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
On Thursday, Xi met with President Sadyr Zhaparov of Kyrgyzstan and said Beijing supports the “early operation” of a planned railway linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the Chinese foreign ministry said.
China’s economic inroads into Central Asia have fueled unease in Russia, which sees the region as its sphere of influence.
Xi visited Kazakhstan on Wednesday en route to Uzbekistan. Pope Francis was in Kazakhstan, but they didn’t meet.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Facilitating ongoing conversations to benefit the health and wellness of its most vulnerable members, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) hosted Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County's (CAPSBC) fourth annual 2022 Poverty Symposium Friday, July 29 at its headquarters.
The event gathered elected officials, policy makers and community leaders to share innovative solutions that tackle poverty-related issues in the county. The symposium also included a keynote address from University of California Riverside's Professor of Public Policy, David Brady, and panel presentations comprised of experts from the housing industry, youth providers and more.
"We are so grateful for the IEHP's team's hospitality in allowing us to host this year's Poverty Symposium at their facilities," said Xiomara Henriquez-Ortega, Administrative Support Manager.
"Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County values our long-term partnership with IEHP, and we appreciate their continued support to help us further our mission of helping people and changing lives. This event was an important component of our advocacy efforts to impact change in our communities, and it is a collective effort we are working on with our key partners."
IEHP's 400,000-square-foot Atrium building is no stranger to hosting positive, impactful events.
In addition to being a home base for more than 2,800 IEHP employees, the ENERGY STAR® certified facility has served internal team members, industry professionals and the community for celebrations and in great times of need.
Past events at the Atrium have included the health plan's annual Mission Conference, innovative health information technology showcases, COVID-19 personal protective equipment distributions, super vaccine clinics and more.
"Events like the CAPSBC Poverty Symposium stimulate critical discussions and connections that move our communities forward," said IEHP Senior Director of Community Health Cesar Armendariz. "We are extremely grateful for our strong partnership with CAPSBC and the great work they do and look forward to hosting future collaborations with our many community partners at our beautiful Atrium site as we work together to heal and inspire the human spirit."
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 3,000 team members. Through dynamic partnerships with providers and community organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to its vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
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New LAFC and Pepsi Scarf Sculpture Unveiled To Celebrate Fan Traditions and Represent Community Commitment In Pepsi Plaza at Banc of California Stadium
LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and PepsiCo Beverages North America today officially launched the 'Scarves Up For Good' community giveback program with the unveiling of the LAFC and Pepsi Scarf Sculpture in Pepsi Plaza at Banc of California Stadium.
"The Scarves Up For Good community program is reflective of the kind of collaboration among our Club, partners and community that has always been our goal," said Larry Freedman, LAFC Co-President and Chief Business Officer. "We are grateful to have a dedicated, Golden Boot Club partner like Pepsi that fully embraces our pillar of being a Force for Good in Los Angeles, and we are very excited to see the positive impact the Scarves Up For Good program will have in the years ahead."
All visitors to Banc of California Stadium can help raise money for the program by sharing a photo in front of the new LAFC and Pepsi Scarf Sculpture located in Pepsi Plaza using #ScarvesUpForGood and posting on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. For each post with the hashtag, Pepsi will pledge $1 to be donated to the LAFC Foundation (up to $25,000), with the intention to assist with the build of the Mo Fascio Memorial Futsal Court in South Los Angeles, a project led by the 3252 Independent Supporters Union.
The 35-foot long LAFC and Pepsi Scarf Sculpture honors the Club's Scarves Up pregame tradition where fans proudly hold their scarves in the air to rally the home team. The sculpture serves as a symbolic expression of the Club and Pepsi's commitment to the Los Angeles community.
"The Pepsi Plaza and new scarf sculpture are all about going above and beyond to celebrate LAFC fans and a beloved game time tradition, while giving back to the community beyond the stadium. We hope fans will join us by sharing the love on social to support the Mo Fascio Memorial Futsal Court and the 3252 Independent Supporters Union with Scarves Up For Good," said Claudia Calderon, Vice President of Marketing, West Division for PepsiCo Beverages North America.
LAFC midfielder Latif Blessing kicked off the campaign with the first #ScarvesUpForGood photo on his Instagram (@latifblessing).
The sculpture is the centerpiece of the new Pepsi Plaza. Situated on the Northwest corner of Banc of California Stadium, the convivial open-air plaza is one of the main hubs of activity on match days, providing fans a gathering point for pregame activities and welcoming supporters into the stadium with access to the Northwest Toyota Gate and Grand Lobby entry, as well as LAFC HQ, the Club's team store.
Fans can participate in the Scarves Up For Good community program on social media now through October 9, 2022.
About Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is the newest MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. The 2019 MLS Supporter's Shield winners, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC's ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is invested in the world's game and Los Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000 seat Banc of California Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — It took four seasons for Shohei Ohtani to join the biggest major league stars of the last eight decades.
To commemorate Baseball Digest’s 80th anniversary, the publication selected 80 iconic players essential to telling the story of the game from 1942-2021.
Even though he didn’t arrive in the big leagues from Japan until 2018, the two-way phenom has made such an astounding impact as a hitter AND pitcher that Ohtani was one of 10 active players chosen by a 12-member panel of longtime MLB observers and participants.
The others spotlighted in the July/August issue were Mookie Betts, Miguel Cabrera, Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw, Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols, Max Scherzer, Mike Trout and Justin Verlander.
Ohtani, who turned 28 on July 5, was the AL MVP last year and the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year. No player since Babe Ruth has been such a force both at the plate and on the mound.
Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier in April 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers was picked as the greatest of 30 iconic moments in the magazine’s history.
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| 2022-07-09T01:46:19Z
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Goal to Turn Thousands into PulsePoint Civilian Responders
SEATTLE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King County Fire Chiefs Association and Medic One Foundation today announced the county-wide launch of PulsePoint, a free life-saving mobile app that notifies users when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest and needs immediate help. The announcement highlights National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, 2022.
"When a person goes into sudden cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR reduces their chance of survival, so immediate help from a bystander who can do CPR is critical," said Dr. Tom Rea, Emergency Medical Services Program Director for King County.
PulsePoint is like an AMBER alert for sudden cardiac arrest victims. It uses location-based technology to alert community members to a sudden cardiac arrest in their immediate vicinity so they can get to the victim first and start hands-only CPR in those critical, life-saving minutes before first responders are able to arrive. The app only alerts individuals to a cardiac arrest in public locations, not a private residence, and will now be available for the first time county-wide. In addition, the companion app, PulsePoint AED, allows users to report and update public AED locations so that community members can find a nearby AED when a cardiac emergency occurs. King County 911 dispatchers will also be able to access and share these AED locations with 911 callers.
"The PulsePoint app means community members can help save lives by administering hands-only CPR," said Kirkland Fire Chief Joe Sanford. "Whether neighbor or stranger, they can provide immediate help to someone in sudden cardiac arrest when they need it most – in those crucial minutes before medics get there."
This joint effort by King County fire departments, NORCOM 911, Valley Communications, King County Fire Chiefs Association and Medic One Foundation aims to recruit and empower more than 20,000 community members throughout King County to download the free app and become PulsePoint responders. No training is needed and whether or not someone responds is completely optional.
Enumclaw Fire Chief Randy Fehr said, "Our citizens are an integral part of the chain of survival and being notified by the PulsePoint app that someone nearby is in cardiac arrest can mean the difference between life and death."
With a grant from the Aldarra Foundation, Medic One Foundation is working with local fire agencies to bring PulsePoint to more communities in King and Snohomish counties. King County fire departments joins Seattle, Snohomish County and other fire agencies in western Washington that participate in PulsePoint.
The free PulsePoint app is available for iPhone and Android and can be Downloaded here. Both PulsePoint and PulsePoint AED are also available for free download at the Apple App Store and on Google Play. For more information, visit Medic One Foundation.
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| 2022-06-02T20:34:03Z
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSCW) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, has recently signed an official strategic partnership agreement with Global Digital Club ("GDC"). From now on, the focus of this partnership will be on the metaverse digital economy, and both parties will jointly develop a series of related digital businesses in [Color World_Metaverse].
Global Digital Club is a world-renowned professional digital investment club, with members including global elites and top executives from leading companies around the world. Every year, the GDC holds major industry summits and organizes regular invite-only member meetings to more accurately and effectively enhance the globalization of the digital economy, providing the most accurate and representative outlook analysis for the industry, and to help corporate members establish effective cooperation with each other. As an authority in the digital economy industry, Color Star and GDC will utilize their respective advantages and resources to actively cooperate on the metaverse platform [Color World_Metaverse], connecting relevant NFTs, metaverses and other relevant content together.
CEO of Color Star, Farhan Qadir said: "Color Star has always viewed smart intelligence as its technical core, and while we continue to develop the entertainment metaverse, we expect to further develop more industrial content, the digital economy and artificial intelligence since they will certainly be profitable developments for the company. The partnership with GDC will not only allow us to progress further with our digital economy, but also allow Color Star to attract more partners, which is a very good thing. Next, we will partner with more corporate organizations, which suggests that the future developments of Color Star will be more diversified and comprehensive, bringing our partners and investors more guaranteed revenue."
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where CSCW conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.
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BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were higher Friday ahead of a speech by the Federal Reserve chair that investors hoped would shed light on plans for more interest rate hikes.
London and Frankfurt opened higher. Tokyo and Hong Kong advanced while Shanghai declined. Oil prices rose.
Investors focused on Jerome Powell’s speech at the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole meeting for signs of when the U.S. central bank, trying to cool inflation that is running at multi-decade highs, might raise rates again and by how much.
Traders worry the Fed’s four rate hikes this year, plus increases by central banks in Europe and Asia, might derail global growth. Some expect the Fed to reverse course and start cutting rates in 2023 due to signs the U.S. economy might be cooling.
“The Fed could start thinking about a pause in rate hikes, potentially for the end of the year,” Thomas Costerg of Pictet said in a report. “However, it is still too early to talk about rate cuts.”
In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London rose 0.3% to 7,500.73 and the DAX in Frankfurt gained less than 0.1% to 13,280.26. The CAC 40 in Paris added less than 0.1% to 6,383.93.
On Wall Street, the future for the benchmark S&P 500 index was up 0.3%. That for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2%.
On Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 1.4% while the Dow gained 1%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.7%.
In Asia, the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.3% to 3,236.22 while the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo rose 0.6% to 28,641.38. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 1% to 20,170.04.
The Kospi in Seoul added 0.2% to 2,481.03 and Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 advanced 0.8% to 7,104.10.
India’s Sensex advanced 0.4% to 58,985.67. New Zealand and Jakarta declined while Singapore and Bangkok rose.
Global markets have swung between optimism about stronger corporate profits and unease about possible recession risks.
On Thursday, the government reported the U.S. economy didn’t contract by as much as previously thought during the spring. It shrank 0.6% on an annualized basis, the government said, less than the previous 0.9% estimate.
The Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting in Wyoming, which attracts economists from around the world, has been the setting for market-defining announcements in the past.
Investors are hoping for clarity from Powell after Fed officials said they still supported rate hikes despite hopes inflation might be peaking.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude gained 79 cents to $93.31 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell $2.37 on Thursday to $92.52. Brent crude, the price basis for international trading, advanced 72 cents to $99.18 per barrel in London. It lost $1.88 the previous session to $99.34.
The dollar gained to 136.90 yen from Thursday’s 136.46 yen. The euro edged up to 99.87 cents from 99.69 cents.
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Police said they suspected foul play after four people were found dead Thursday following early morning fires in two homes in the town of Laurel, Nebraska.
Just after 3 a.m., Cedar County 911 received a phone call about an explosion at a home, Nebraska State Patrol's John Bolduc said during a news conference. When fire crews arrived, they discovered a body inside.
While investigators were on the scene, a second fire was reported a few blocks away, where authorities found "three individuals deceased inside of that residence," Bolduc said.
"Fire crews have worked diligently to put out the fire but also to preserve evidence that may be located inside the home," Bolduc said. "Our investigators are processing that second scene at this time."
The deaths were suspicious, according to Bolduc.
"Shortly after the second fire was reported, law enforcement received a report that a silver sedan had been seen leaving the town of Laurel," he said. "This vehicle was reported westbound on Highway 20," said Bolduc. It was reportedly driven by a male. The report also said the vehicle may have picked up a passenger before leaving town.
Fire investigators believe accelerants may have been used in both fires, and anyone who was inside the home may have been burned.
"Therefore, it is possible that our suspect or suspects received burn injuries during these incidents," Bolduc said.
Authorities are asking anyone with information or video to contact them.
No cause or motive has been established at this time, Bolduc said. No information was provided about the victims.
James Roberts, who has owned Laurel's Hometown Market for more than a year, said that news of the deaths had shocked the small town.
"Stuff like this doesn't happen in this town," Roberts said. "Everybody here knows everybody."
He said the grocery store has delivered food to the state troopers and firefighters who responded to the scene and are stationed at a nearby church. Staff packed up hamburgers and sandwiches including sloppy joes in addition to some water to show their support.
Roberts predicted the town would recover from the tragedy. "It's a tight-knit town. Everybody here is family."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order that administration officials say aims to sharpen the national security considerations taken in the federal government’s review process for foreign investment in the United States.
Administration officials said the the order will bolster oversight by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, an interagency group tasked with reviewing deals and mergers involving foreign people and entities.
The committee, known as CFIUS, is made up of members of the departments of State, Defense, Justice, Commerce, Energy and Homeland Security and is led by the Treasury secretary. It sends its findings and a recommendation to the president, who has the power to suspend or prohibit a deal.
While the White House said the new order is not targeted toward any particular country, it comes amid growing concern among U.S. officials about China’s investments in the U.S. technology sector and other industries.
The order calls for CFIUS to weigh whether a foreign investment or sale could affect the resilience of critical U.S. supply chains and the impact it could have on U.S. technological leadership in areas affecting U.S. national security and on broader investment trends.
It also calls on CFIUS to consider cybersecurity risks that could stem from a transaction and stipulates that the risks to U.S. residents’ sensitive data should also be considered.
“President Biden’s executive order highlights CFIUS’s increasing attention to national security risks in several key areas and sharpens the committee’s focus on protecting America’s national security, while maintaining the U.S. open investment policy,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement. “Strengthening our supply chains and protecting against foreign threats enhances our national security, and this executive order highlights CFIUS’s important role in that work.”
Biden’s executive order comes after CFIUS’ oversight role of foreign investment was significantly expanded by 2018 legislation passed by Congress.
CFIUS already has been considering many of the criteria laid out in Biden’s executive order, according to senior administration officials, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House. But the officials added that the administration hopes by publicly highlighting and sharpening the committee’s focus on what the administration sees as emerging risks, it will give greater clarity to businesses and investors as they look at national security risks that may arise from a potential transaction.
Before the 2018 legislation, CFIUS investigated cases in which a foreign company’s attempt to acquire or merge with an American company could pose a national security risk. The 2018 legislation expanded CFIUS’ oversight to review certain joint ventures, minority stakes and real estate deals near military bases or other sensitive national security facilities.
The legislation was prompted by complaints Chinese companies were taking advantage of gaps in U.S. law and improperly obtaining technology and possibly sensitive information. U.S. lawmakers also have expressed concern that Chinese companies were using joint ventures with foreign companies or minority stakes in ventures to gain access to sensitive technology.
An annual Treasury Department report released in August showed Chinese investors more than doubled the number of applications they filed in 2021 seeking U.S. regulatory clearance for proposed deals.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The operating results along with the accompanying earnings presentation can be viewed at Cohen & Steers Reports Results for Second Quarter 2022 and on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Press Releases."
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call tomorrow, July 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss these results via webcast and telephone. Hosting the call will be chief executive officer and president, Joseph Harvey, chief financial officer, Matthew Stadler, and chief investment officer, Jon Cheigh.
Investors and analysts can access the live conference call by dialing 877-311-6681 (U.S.) or +1-212-231-2933 (international); passcode: 22019639. Participants should plan to register at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A replay of the call will be available for two weeks starting at approximately 12:00 p.m. (ET) on July 21, 2022 and can be accessed at 800-633-8284 (U.S.) or +1-402-977-9140 (international); passcode: 22019639. Internet access to the webcast, which includes audio (listen-only), will be available on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Overview." The webcast will be archived on the website for one month.
About Cohen & Steers
Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
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First-of-its-kind community empowers members to award Web3 startups with up to $5 million
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic 3.0, a venture-backed Web3 project development firm, today announced that pre-order access has been made available to the public for Cap3 Collective's revolutionary DAOFund™, a first-of-its-kind community where members can vote to fund, and profit with, new Web3 projects. Cap3 Collective is also the first platform to provide comprehensive support and transparency for Web3 projects that have been greenlit by the community.
The DAOFund™ community is limited to a maximum of 9,000 total members and enables participants to vote on funding prospective projects that are seeking capital to support their development and operating costs. Approved projects can receive up to $5,000,000. Community members benefit from both early and discounted access to approved projects' NFT sales and ongoing revenue-sharing programs.
"Cap3 Collective represents many firsts for the industry and we've already seen a huge influx of interest from the Web3 community in joining our DAO," said Jeff Davis, founder of Cap3 Collective. "We've only scratched the surface on the potential of blockchain technology, and innovators in the space are looking for community-led efforts to help jumpstart their projects. Cap3 Collective empowers those interested in being part of the next chapter of this ever-evolving space."
Cap3 Collective will be offering two DAO membership tokens: Genesis Passes and Subscription Passes. There will be 2,000 Genesis Passes and 7,000 Subscription Passes issued. If all 2,000 Genesis tokens aren't sold out within 30 days of the initial offering, a full refund will be issued to everyone who purchased a Genesis token. This guarantee has never been offered for a major Web3 project before and reduces risk for early adopters.
"Despite Web3 growing at an exponential pace over the last two years, there has been a significant lack of projects that offer their communities quality benefits and a long-term vision," said Brian Buchanan, CEO of Dynamic 3.0. "With Cap3 Collective, we have built a space that ensures projects have the right resources to succeed and democratizes access for both project founders and members who want to contribute to their community."
Genesis NFT minting will begin on August 24, 2022. To sign up for pre-order access, click here.
Cap3 Collective, The Original DAOFund™, is a DAO that votes to fund, and profit with, new Web3 projects without taking equity. Membership to Cap3's DAO is obtained by purchasing an NFT which will become available August 24, 2022. More information can be found at www.cap3collective.io.
Dynamic 3.0 is a New York City-based firm focused on changing the way people interact with each other and with the world wide web. Dynamic 3.0 is a leader in building Web3 projects that create a more accessible future and reshape the relationship between people and companies through blockchain technology. Dynamic's portfolio of services include incubation, blockchain development, platform creation, consultation and marketing. For more information, visit www.dynamic3.io.
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BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday repeated military threats against Taiwan while appearing to wind down wargames near the self-governing island it claims as its own territory that have raised tensions between the two sides to their highest level in years.
The message in a lengthy policy statement issued by the Cabinet’s Taiwan Affairs Office and its news department followed almost a week of missile firings and incursions into Taiwanese waters and airspace by Chinese warships and air force planes.
The actions disrupted flights and shipping in a region crucial to global supply chains, prompting strong condemnation from the U.S., Japan and others.
An English-language version of the Chinese statement said Beijing would “work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification.”
“But we will not renounce the use of force, and we reserve the option of taking all necessary measures. This is to guard against external interference and all separatist activities,” it said.
“We will always be ready to respond with the use of force or other necessary means to interference by external forces or radical action by separatist elements. Our ultimate goal is to ensure the prospects of China’s peaceful reunification and advance this process,” it said.
China says its threatening moves were prompted by a visit to Taiwan last week by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but Taiwan says such visits are routine and that China used her trip merely as a pretext to up its threats.
In an additional response to Pelosi’s visit, China said it was cutting off dialogue on issues from maritime security to climate change with the U.S., Taiwan’s chief military and political backer.
Taiwan’s foreign minister warned Tuesday that the Chinese military drills reflect ambitions to control large swaths of the western Pacific, while Taipei conducted its own exercises to underscore its readiness to defend itself.
Beijing’s strategy would include controlling the East and South China seas via the Taiwan Strait and imposing a blockade to prevent the U.S. and its allies from aiding Taiwan in the event of an attack, Joseph Wu told a news conference in Taipei.
Beijing extended the ongoing exercises without announcing when they would end, although they appeared to have run their course for the time being.
China’s Defense Ministry and its Eastern Theater Command both issued statements saying the exercises had achieved their targets of sending a warning to those favoring Taiwan’s formal independence and their foreign backers.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and her Democratic Progressive Party administration are “pushing Taiwan into the abyss of disaster and sooner or later will be nailed to the pillar of historical shame!” Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Tan Kefei was quoted as saying in a statement on the ministry’s website.
Troops taking part in the exercises had “effectively tested integrated joint combat capabilities,” the Eastern Theater Command said on its Twitter-like Weixin microblog.
“The theater troops will monitor changes in the situation in the Taiwan Strait, continue to conduct military training and preparations, organize regular combat readiness patrols in the Taiwan Strait, and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” spokesperson Col. Shi Yi was quoted as saying.
Taiwan split with the mainland amid civil war in 1949, and its 23 million people overwhelmingly oppose political unification with China while preferring to maintain close economic links and de facto independence.
Through its maneuvers, China has pushed closer to Taiwan’s borders and may be seeking to establish a new normal in which it could eventually control access to the island’s ports and airspace.
Along with lobbing missiles into the Taiwan Strait, the nearly week-long drills saw Chinese ships and planes crossing the center line in the strait that has long been seen as a buffer against outright conflict.
The U.S., Taipei’s main backer, has also shown itself to be willing to face down China’s threats. Washington has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan in deference to Beijing, but is legally bound to ensure the island can defend itself and to treat all threats against it as matters of grave concern.
That leaves open the question of whether Washington would dispatch forces if China attacked Taiwan. U.S. President Joe Biden has said repeatedly the U.S. is bound to do so — but staff members have quickly walked back those comments.
Beyond the geopolitical risks, an extended crisis in the Taiwan Strait — a significant thoroughfare for global trade — could have major implications for international supply chains at a time when the world is already facing disruptions and uncertainty in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
In particular, Taiwan is a crucial provider of computer chips for the global economy, including China’s high-tech sector.
In response to the drills, Taiwan has put its forces on alert, but has so far refrained from taking active countermeasures.
On Tuesday, its military held live-fire artillery drills in Pingtung County on its southeastern coast.
Australia’s recent change of government is a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution,” a Chinese envoy said Wednesday.
China has brushed aside foreign criticism of its actions, and its ambassador to Australia said he was “surprised” that Australia had signed a statement with the United States and Japan that condemned China’s firing of missiles into Japanese waters in response to Pelosi’s visit.
Xiao Qian told the National Press Club that China wanted to resolve the situation peacefully, but “we can never rule out the option to use other means.”
“So when necessary, when compelled, we are ready to use all necessary means,” Xiao said. “As to what does it mean by ‘all necessary means?’ You can use your imagination.”
In London, the British government summoned Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang to the Foreign Office on Wednesday to demand an explanation of ”Beijing’s aggressive and wide-ranging escalation against Taiwan” following Pelosi’s visit.
“We have seen increasingly aggressive behavior and rhetoric from Beijing in recent months, which threaten peace and stability in the region,” said Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. “The United Kingdom urges China to resolve any differences by peaceful means, without the threat or use of force or coercion.”
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ABILENE, Texas, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents who have been displaced or impacted by the Mesquite Heat Fire near Abilene.
Evacuations have been issued for many Taylor County residents. As of Wednesday night, the fire was 10% contained and had burned more than 1,500 acres.
"Many roads are being closed and people are being asked to leave their homes," stated Rusty Freeze, U-Haul Company of West Texas president. "We want to support this community during a difficult time by providing a secure place for victims to store their belongings at no cost for one month."
People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact:
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Abilene
826 S. Clack St.
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 698-0830
U-Haul Moving & Storage of San Angelo
1330 S. Koenigheim St.
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 655-0595
In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 855,000 rentable storage units and 73.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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Andrea Batchelor
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E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
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| 2022-05-19T12:39:37Z
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OTTAWA ON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ten years ago, the Royal Canadian Mint's Winnipeg facility struck the last Canadian penny. Today, the Mint is releasing a 1 oz. silver collector coin edition of the penny to commemorate the decade since it last came off the press. The classic G. E. Kruger Gray twin maple leaf and twig design appears atop the 2022 1-Cent Fine Silver Coin - 10th Anniversary of the Farewell to the Penny. This collector coin tribute was appropriately struck in Winnipeg, Manitoba, home to Canada's very own circulation coin manufacturing facility, and the birthplace of the penny. What's more, it bears the "W" (Winnipeg) mint mark as a symbol that identifies its origin. This new collectible, along with several others, is available as of today.
From one classic design to the next, the Mint is introducing a limited amount of collector coins that bring its renowned Gold and Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin designs to new heights. The maple leaf atop the 2022 $200 Pure Gold Coin - Ultra-High Relief GML and 2022 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Ultra-High Relief 1 oz. SML, is innovatively elevated to reach a respective height of 1.8 mm and 1.4 mm - nearly 7 times the relief found on traditional bullion coins.
Other new products include:
- The 2022 $50 Fine Silver Coin - Ultra-High Relief 5 oz. SML;
- The 2022 $10 Pure Gold Coin - Everlasting Maple Leaf by artist Michelle Grant;
- The 2022 $5 Silver Coin - Moments to Hold: Your Canadian Story, the second in a four-piece series;
- The 2022 $50 Fine Silver Coin - Canadian Ghost Ship designed by Neil Hamelin, whose complete design is revealed using a black light flashlight; and
- The 2022 $30 File Silver Coin - Visions of Canada, with its fly-over perspective of some of Canada's most impressive scenes on a 2 oz. canvas.
Mintages, pricing and full background information on each product can be found on the "Shop" tab of www.mint.ca. Images of the coins are available here.
These products can be ordered by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267‑1871 in Canada, 1-800-268‑6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca.
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Mavericks will look to take the series lead Thursday night against the Utah Jazz on their home court in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
The game will tip-off at 8 p.m. CT and will be aired on Bally Sports SW and NBATV; fans can also listen on The Eagle Dallas and 99.1 FM.
The Dallas Mavericks will also be hosting a watch party at The Echo Dallas for Game 3, “Join us tonight for a Mavs Watch Party at @TheEchoDallas to watch us take on the Jazz for Game 3! There will be a merch bus, photo bus, tacos, swag giveaways and more! Be there early as there is limited capacity!”
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Two leaders in building products are coming together to expand homeowner and contractor offerings
YORK, Pa., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Home Products®, an innovator and leader in the building products industry, today announced a partnership with Key-Link™ Fencing & Railing, a leading manufacturer of aluminum rail and fence systems for residential and commercial installations.
Wolf Home Products will offer the full line of Key-Link's high-end aluminum and cable railings, including the American, Chesapeake, and Outlook Series, as well as ADA Handrails, and caps and stair lighting. All of Key-Link's products are engineered to meet the highest standards and are backed with a strong warranty.
"We aim to bring the highest standards of excellence to everything we do, and partnering with Key-Link helps us continue bringing that brand vision to life," said Mark Simmers, Senior Vice President of Sales for Wolf Home Products. "The premium standard met by Key-Link's product offering aligns effortlessly with our long-lasting, extensive portfolio of high-quality building products."
Adding Key-Link's aluminum and cable railings to Wolf Home Products' already strong railing offerings creates an even wider array of quality design options that appeal to homeowners and contractors alike. Wolf Home Products will be distributing Key-Link Fencing & Railing products to the Northeast corridor.
"We are excited to partner with Wolf Home Products to supply their network of dealers with our premium aluminum railing," said Reuben Lapp, Chief Executive Officer of Key-Link Fencing & Railing. "This partnership brings our team members' commitment to quality and innovation to more dealers and installers."
Supporting the trade is a key point of focus for both Wolf Home Products and Key-Link, offering various resources to help professionals succeed such as meaningful product training and education, exclusive marketing tools and more.
In addition to Key-Link Fencing & Railing, Wolf Home Products also distributes a variety of outdoor living products including Wolf Serenity™ Decking and Porch, Wolf Perspective™ Decking, Fiberon Decking, Wolf Railing, Wolf Outdoor Lighting and Wolf Endurance™ outdoor cabinetry. Learn more about Wolf Home Products and find support resources here.
About Wolf Home Products
Wolf Home Products® is an innovator in the building products industry. Transforming homes for more than 175 years, Wolf Home Products has been the preferred home building products brand by families across North America who value the importance of their home and time together to build lasting memories in the spaces they enjoy most. With a vast inventory of kitchen and bath, outdoor living and building products, Wolf Home Products delivers orders in a fraction of the time, ensuring unparalleled value when and where customers need it. Wolf stands behind its service, cultivated with years of business experience into a total satisfaction guarantee. For more information, please visit wolfhomeproducts.com.
About Key-Link™ Fencing & Railing
Located in Central Pennsylvania, Key-Link Fencing & Railing manufactures premium aluminum and fence products designed to create safe, relaxing, and welcoming spaces that promote connections to family, to friends and to nature. For more than 40 years their focus has been providing quality building products using in-house engineering, American manufacturing, and onsite powder-coating facilities.
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Man attacks deputy while being questioned for sexually assaulting child, sheriff’s office says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Gray News) – A Florida man attacked a deputy while he was being questioned for sexually assaulting a child, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
On Sunday, detectives arrested 20-year-old Samuel Shirk, who goes by his middle name Austin, on charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
According to investigators, Shirk sexually assaulted a girl younger than 12 years old while staying with the girl and her mother. Detectives believe the crimes, which also include video voyeurism, happened over a span of several months this year.
The victim’s family reported the allegations on Saturday, and deputies arrested Shirk on Sunday without incident.
After Shirk was taken to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office public safety building for questioning, he asked to use the restroom. Then, when he re-entered a holding cell while handcuffed, Shirk attacked a deputy, officials said.
The deputy screamed for help and a detective came to her aid. Both were able to subdue Shirk and place him in the holding cell.
Because of the attack on the deputy, Shirk faces additional charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer, attempt to escape, and obstructing or depriving an officer of means of protection or communication.
Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims, and they ask anyone with further information to call BSO Special Victims Unit detective Vanessa Encina at 954-321-4689. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).
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Researchers analyzed ocean turbulence over 14 days in Ría de Pontevedra, a coastal inlet in northeastern Spain. They found that turbulence increased 10- to 100-fold when anchovies gather to mate during the spawning season -- and that the ocean mixing caused by the fish's lovemaking is as efficient as that caused by geophysical turbulence like storms, winds, tides and other natural forces.
Even though the weather was calm during the period of the study, the anchovies' breeding made the water as turbulent as if a large storm had occurred. Like many fish, anchovies reproduce through spawning, with the females releasing eggs and the males releasing sperm to fertilize them.
Researchers collected samples with small fishing nets, which found recently spawned European anchovy eggs -- a sure sign that the fish were spawning nearby.
The study, published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 7, found that fish's ability to sway the oceans is strongest near the coast, where the ocean layers are more shallow.
The ocean is made up of multiple layers, with lighter, warmer waters at the top and denser, cooler waters at the bottom. Mixing the layers helps circulate nutrients and oxygen, keeping the ecosystem running.
The findings contrast with previous research that has found that "biomixing," like that caused by the fish, has a minimal impact, especially in open waters.
"We believe that biological mixing was intense in our observations because the bay is highly stratified," Dr. Bieito Fernández Castro, the research fellow at the University of Southampton who led the study, said in a news release. "The temperature and other properties vary significantly at different depths."
The fish's "frantic behavior" during mating, researchers found, swirled together the stratified ocean layers in the bay.
This mixing, whether caused by natural forces or marine life, helps circulate oxygen and nutrients and redistribute the temperature of the water, supporting the healthy functioning of the ocean ecosystem.
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ISS calls out the Ceragon Board's passive approach and that "lack of clear progress" could send CRNT stock lower in the absence of a transaction
Also notes Ceragon's track record of underperformance relative to peers and the risks of standalone execution of its strategy
Aviat urges shareholders to vote on the GOLD proxy card for ALL FIVE Aviat nominees to elect directors who will support near- and long-term value creation at Ceragon
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) ("Aviat"), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today announced that independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that shareholders of Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) ("Ceragon") vote FOR the removal of two members of Ceragon's Board of Directors ("Board"), Yael Langer and Ira Palti, at the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders on August 23, 2022. Aviat continues to believe that shareholders should vote for the removal of all three Ceragon directors, Yael Langer, Ira Palti and David Ripstein, and FOR the election of all five of Aviat's director nominees.
"We are pleased that ISS recognizes the need for boardroom change at Ceragon, to ensure an independent evaluation of strategic alternatives, including Aviat's acquisition proposal," said Aviat President and CEO Peter Smith. "We believe, however, that the fastest path to a premium transaction lies in not just removing two of Ceragon's entrenched directors, but also removing ALL THREE of the targeted directors, and electing our highly qualified director nominees to independently consider value creation opportunities. We strongly urge shareholders to vote FOR both of Aviat's proposals using the GOLD proxy card as soon as possible."
In its August 9, 2022, report ISS called out the 5-year track record of underperformance overseen by Ceragon's current Board members, and questioned their ability to effect a turnaround by executing its current strategy:1
- "In general, CRNT underperformed peers and the Nasdaq index over all measurement periods ended on the unaffected date. Over the one-year period through the unaffected date, CRNT's TSR was 7.8 percent below the TSR of the selected peers. Extending the TSR analysis over a period of three and five years, we observe that the gap widens. More precisely, over the three-year and five-year periods through the unaffected date, CRNT's TSR was 33.8 percent and 45.6 percent, respectively, below the TSR of the peer group ... While revenue growth deceleration has also been an issue at peers, the company' gross margins are below pre-pandemic levels and have not shown signs of recovery over the past several quarters."
- "Fundamental data on bookings and backlog is rather unstable to support the notion of a turnaround in fortunes at this point."
- "Over the last three years to the unaffected date, Ceragon has traded at a discount to the peer group. During this period, CRNT traded at a median 0.7x EV/NTM sales versus the peer group's 1.3x. This translates to a median discount of approximately 44 percent over the same period. The revised acquisition consideration implies an EV/ NTM sales multiple of 0.84x versus 0.77x initially offered. The revised offer represents a 20-percent premium over the historical multiple. Similarly, using the peer group current multiple, applying the typical 44 percent discount, and using CRNT's forward sales, we estimate a theoretical standalone value of USD 2.44 per share, to which the new offer represents a 26.3 percent premium. The CRNT stock was already in a downturn and lack of clear progress could, in any event, send the stock lower in the short term in the absence of a transaction."
In its report, ISS critiqued the Board's refusal to engage in negotiations with Aviat regarding a potential transaction, and its generally passive approach to maximizing shareholder value.
- "It is questionable to what extent the board has been open to negotiating a deal; the board was apparently more concerned with issues that would be secondary to price, like firm financing commitment or a high level of breakup fees. One would typically discuss price and type of consideration, which would lead to financing needs, financing commitments, level of breakup fees and the like."
- "The company's statement that is 'willing to transact with Aviat or any other party that delivers full, fair and certain value to our shareholders' appears to imply the board sitting passively, expecting a bidder to come with the perfect offer without prior discussions."
- "The target board does not appear to have engaged in detailed discussions, and, leaving aside the potential for a deal, does not appear to inspire confidence in investors in addressing the strategic challenges the company faces. The apparent standalone execution risks and governance concerns lead to the conclusion that some board change is warranted to ensure a more fulsome evaluation of strategic alternatives."
In its report, ISS also questioned the independence of certain board members from Ceragon Chairman Zohar Zisapel, as well as Mr. Zisapel's own sale of Ceragon stock at a price far in excess of where the stock trades today.
- "Chairman and co-founder Zisapel sold approximately one-third of his CRNT shares at approx. USD 5.40 per share in early 2021 though did not reinvest the proceeds at prices below USD 2.00 per share in early 2022."
- "Removing Yael Langer, who has a 20-year tenure on the board and has been involved in a multitude of RAD group companies, and Ira Palti, the 16-year former CEO of the company, would send a strong message regarding the need to appoint strong, independent board members that could bring a fresh view to the company's challenges."
- "The targeted directors are (or were for a long time) related to the RAD group and investors may question to what extent they would challenge the company's chairman/co-founder; the founder and the three directors represent a majority of the board."
Mr. Smith added, "Aviat's revised premium proposal announced on August 2 to acquire Ceragon for $3.08 per share – including $2.80 per share in cash and $0.28 in equity consideration of Aviat stock – represents a tremendous premium of 47% to the closing price of Ceragon shares on June 27, 2022, and provides a balance of immediate and long-term value, allowing shareholders of both Aviat and Ceragon to benefit from the significant upside of the combined company. Based on Ceragon Board's refusal to date to work towards a negotiated transaction, we fear that shareholders stand to lose this premium offer if ALL FIVE of the Aviat nominees are not elected, as Ceragon's Board is clearly unwilling to enter into negotiations, as noted by ISS. Only by voting FOR ALL FIVE of Aviat's director nominees on the GOLD proxy card can shareholders realize the considerable value of this combination."
Mr. Smith concluded, "We have shown time and time again that we are interested in working with Ceragon's Board to determine a positive outcome, as evidenced by our revised premium offer. We have attempted at every turn to respond to Ceragon's request, including providing Ceragon's Board with copies of highly confident financing letters from three well-regarded financial institutions on June 3. We also agreed to provide binding commitment letters prior to signing an agreed-upon transaction and to pay a termination fee in the unlikely event that we are unable to consummate the transaction. On this point we can strongly assure ISS that Aviat has sufficient certainly regarding financing.
YOUR VOTE IS CRUCIAL. For further information on how your vote FOR ALL FIVE Aviat's director nominees can maximize shareholder value, please visit ValueForCeragon.com.
About Aviat Networks, Inc.
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high-performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, without limitations, statements regarding the proposed transaction between Aviat and Ceragon, the results of the requested extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Ceragon, Ceragon's actions in connection therewith, and any potential related litigation. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein regarding the foregoing beliefs and expectations, as well as about the markets for the services and products of Aviat and trends in revenue, and other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, without limitation, "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "will," "see," "continue," "delivering," "view," and "intend," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the senior management of Aviat regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following:
- the impact of COVID-19 on our business, operations and cash flows;
- continued price and margin erosion as a result of increased competition in the microwave transmission industry;
- our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any proposed or recent acquisitions, including our proposed transaction with Ceragon, within the anticipated timeframe or at all, including the risk that proposed or recent acquisitions will not be integrated successfully;
- the results of the extraordinary general meeting of Ceragon's shareholders;
- the impact of the volume, timing, and customer, product, and geographic mix of our product orders;
- the timing of our receipt of payment for products or services from our customers;
- our ability to meet projected new product development dates or anticipated cost reductions of new products;
- our suppliers' inability to perform and deliver on time as a result of their financial condition, component shortages, the effects of COVID-19 or other supply chain constraints;
- the effects of inflation and the timing and extent of changes in the prices and overall demand for and availability of our inputs;
- customer acceptance of new products;
- the ability of our subcontractors to timely perform;
- weakness in the global economy affecting customer spending;
- retention of our key personnel;
- our ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships;
- uncertain economic conditions in the telecommunications sector combined with operator and supplier consolidation;
- our failure to protect our Intellectual property rights or defend against Intellectual property infringement claims by others;
- the results of our restructuring efforts;
- the ability to preserve and use our net operating loss carryforwards;
- the effects of currency and interest rate risks;
- the effects of current and future government regulations, including the effects of current restrictions on various commercial and economic activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- general economic conditions, including uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in the United States and other countries where we conduct business;
- the conduct of unethical business practices in developing countries;
- the impact of political turmoil in countries where we have significant business;
- the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting our products or suppliers, a United States withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships; and
- Aviat's ability to implement our stock repurchase program or the extent to which it enhances long-term stockholder value.
For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for Aviat's business, see "Risk Factors" in Aviat's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 25, 2021, as well as other reports filed by Aviat with the SEC from time to time. Aviat does not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
Additional Information
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor will there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer or sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities will be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933 or an exemption therefrom.
In connection with any transaction between Aviat and Ceragon that involves the issuance of Aviat shares to the Ceragon shareholders, Aviat will file a registration statement with the SEC. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION. Investors will also be able to obtain copies of the registration statement and other documents containing important information about each of the companies once such documents are filed with the SEC, without charge, at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
Investor Contacts
Aviat Networks
Andrew Fredrickson
+1-408-501-6214
andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com
Okapi Partners LLC
Bruce Goldfarb / Chuck Garske / Teresa Huang
+1-212-297-0720
info@okapipartners.com
Media Contact
Abernathy MacGregor
Sydney Isaacs / Jeremy Jacobs
+1-212-371-5999
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- Advance PRO1184 and PRO1160 into clinical trials
- Accelerate multiple programs into preclinical development and further strengthen/expand innovative technology platforms
- Build vertically integrated internal capabilities for more efficient drug development
WOODINVILLE, Wash. and SUZHOU, China, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProfoundBio, a biotech company focusing on the development of novel targeted therapies, announced the closing of a $70 million Series A+ financing round led by Sequoia China. Current investors Lilly Asia Venture, Oriza, Chang'an Capital, LYFE Capital, and K2VC also participated in this round of financing. ProfoundBio has raised a total of more than $138 million in the past two years. Following the closing, Lynn Yang from Sequoia China will be joining the company's Board of Directors.
ProfoundBio will use the proceeds to advance PRO1184 and PRO1160 into Phase 1 clinical trials. PRO1184 is a folate receptor alpha (FRα)-directed ADC for potential treatment of multiple solid tumors and PRO1160 is a CD70-directed ADC for both hematological and solid tumor indications. Preclinical studies suggest that both compounds may achieve favorable benefit to risk profiles in the clinic. Additionally, the company will continue to accelerate multiple early-stage programs to preclinical and CMC development, strengthen and expand innovative ADC technologies, and establish vertically integrated development capabilities to streamline discovery to clinical trials.
"This financing, especially in the context of this challenging economic environment, represents the confidence our new and all our current investors have in our capabilities, pipeline, and ADC technology." said Baiteng Zhao, PhD, co-founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board of ProfoundBio. "We made tremendous advancements as we continue to execute on our plan to bring novel therapeutics to patients with cancer. We will soon submit an IND for PRO1184, already initiated IND-enabling activities for PRO1160, and continue to expand our pipeline. In addition, we established multiple novel ADC technology platforms as presented at the 2022 AACR annual meeting. Finally, and of equal importance, our team continues to strengthen with numerous key people identifying with and wanting to be a part of our vision."
Lynn Yang, Partner at Sequoia China, said, Sequoia China invests in founders who are truly capable of pushing the envelope of ground-breaking technologies. We invested in the ProfoundBio Series A financing and led the following A+ financing. ProfoundBio is a leading company in ADC research and development, and they deeply understand the balance between an ADC's effectiveness and safety. With proprietary underlying technologies, ProfoundBio has developed a pipeline of products that are expected to be highly competitive in the market. The company's products will enter into the clinical stage and potentially provide better care for patients in need.
About ProfoundBio
ProfoundBio is an oncology biotherapeutics company focused on the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics with curative potential for patients with cancer. Built on innovative technology platforms, ProfoundBio has developed a pipeline consisting of multiple candidates that are currently in discovery and preclinical development stages targeting a broad range of tumors. ProfoundBio has operations in both the greater Seattle area, WA, USA and Suzhou, China.
For more information, please visit www.profoundbio.com.
About Sequoia China
Sequoia China helps daring founders build legendary companies. In partnering with Sequoia, companies benefit from our unmatched community and the lessons we've learned over 50 years. As "The Entrepreneurs Behind The Entrepreneurs", Sequoia China focuses on three sectors: technology, consumer and healthcare. Over the past 17 years we've had the privilege of working with more than 900 companies in China.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on developments this week in the murder case of journalist Jeff German of the Las Vegas Review.
"In a week of fast-moving events, we wanted to congratulate the Las Vegas police department for their swift and professional work in finding and arresting a suspect in Jeff German's murder. This was clearly a priority for the department and the community, and as sad as the story is, we find hope that Las Vegas was not going to let this go but was determined to chase the leads and do the work. And some of the journalism -- online and on television -- was no doubt helpful in leading to an arrest.
We cannot remember an elected politician attacking a journalist like this. We hope never to see it again. So far, 39 journalists have been killed in the U.S. during our history, and many of those were in the Civil War. Since 2003, 10 journalists have been killed in our country in six incidents. The Capital Gazette, where the newsroom was attacked because of what was written, comes immediately to mind. It was not long ago. Journalists can be killed while doing their work.
Las Vegas reacted as a community that did not want to lose its journalism and wanted to protect its journalists. In a week of awful events, that stood apart. The actions of reporters and the police were inspiring."
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. With 3,000 members representing every major news organization, the club is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged, global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
Contact: Bill McCarren for the National Press Club, 202-662-7534
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NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre
By JUAN LOZANO and DAVID A. LIEB
Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to “reflect on” — and deflect any blame for — the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Former President Donald Trump and other leading Republicans are scheduled to address the three-day firearms marketing and advocacy event, which is expected to draw protesters fed up with gun violence.
Some scheduled speakers and performers have backed out, including two Texas lawmakers and “American Pie” singer Don McLean, who said “it would be disrespectful” to go ahead with his act in the aftermath of the country’s latest mass shooting.
While President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress have renewed calls for stricter gun laws, NRA board member Phil Journey said the focus should be on better mental health care and trying to prevent gun violence. He said he wouldn’t support banning or limiting access to firearms.
The NRA said in an online statement that people attending the gun show will “reflect on” the Uvalde school shooting, “pray for the victims, recognize our patriotic members, and pledge to redouble our commitment to making our schools secure.”
People planning to attend picked up registration badges Thursday and shopped for NRA souvenirs, such as T-shirts that say “Suns Out Guns Out.” Police already had set up metal barriers across the street from the convention center, at a park where protesters are expected to gather Friday.
Gary Francis traveled with his wife and friends from Racine, Wisconsin, to attend the NRA meeting. He said he opposed any gun control regulations in response to the Uvalde shooting.
“What happened there is obviously tragic,” he said. “But the NRA had nothing to do with it. The people who come here had nothing to do with it.”
Texas has experienced a series of mass shootings in recent years. During that time, the Republican-led Legislature and governor have relaxed gun laws.
There is precedent for the NRA to gather amid local mourning and controversy. The organization went ahead with a shortened version of its 1999 meeting in Denver roughly a week after the deadly shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. Actor Charlton Heston, the NRA president at that time, told attendees that “horrible acts” shouldn’t become opportunities to limit constitutional rights and he denounced critics for casting NRA members as “villains.”
Rocky Marshall, a former NRA board member, said that although the tragedy in Uvalde “does put the meeting in a bad light,” that’s not a reason to cancel it. Marshall said gun-rights advocates and opponents can perhaps reduce gun violence if they focus on factors such as mental illness or school security.
“Throwing rocks at the NRA, that doesn’t solve the next mass shooting,” he said. “Throwing rocks at the people that hate guns, that doesn’t solve the next mass shooting.”
But country music singer Larry Gatlin, who pulled out of planned appearance at the event, said he hopes “the NRA will rethink some of its outdated and ill-thought-out positions.”
“While I agree with most of the positions held by the NRA, I have come to believe that, while background checks would not stop every madman with a gun, it is at the very least a step in the right direction,” Gatlin said.
Country singers Lee Greenwood and Larry Stewart also withdrew, Variety reported.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the NRA’s leaders “are contributing to the problem of gun violence and not trying to solve it.” She accused them of representing the interests of gun manufacturers, “who are marketing weapons of war to young adults.”
Two Republican Texas lawmakers who had been scheduled speak Friday — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw — are no longer attending due to what their staffs said were changes in their schedules.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who was slated to attend, will instead address the convention by prerecorded video, his spokesman told The Dallas Morning News.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was listed as a speaker, and Trump said Wednesday that he still intends to attend. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, also is sticking to her plans to speak Friday at the NRA event.
Though personal firearms are allowed at the convention, the NRA said guns would not be permitted during the session featuring Trump because of Secret Service security protocols.
Several groups have said they planned to stage protests outside of the convention center.
“This is not the time or the place to have this convention,” said Cesar Espinosa, executive director of FIEL, a Houston-based civil rights group that plans to participate in protests. “We must not just have thoughts and prayers from legislators, but rather we need action to address this public health crisis that is affecting our communities.”
Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who is challenging Abbott in the 2022 Texas governor’s race, said he would be attending a protest outside the convention Friday.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, a Democrat, said the city is obligated to host the NRA event, which has been under contract for more than two years. But he urged politicians to skip it.
“You can’t pray and send condolences on one day and then be going and championing guns on the next. That’s wrong,” Turner said.
Shannon Watts, the founder of gun-control group Moms Demand Action, said she was not surprised the NRA is not canceling its meeting.
“The real question now is which elected officials will choose to side with violence and go kiss the ring in Houston this weekend instead of siding with communities crying out for public safety,” Watts said.
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Expands position in industrial automation and control
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Walker Industrial Products, Inc., based in Newtown, Conn. In addition, Shingle & Gibb Automation, a Graybar subsidiary based in Moorestown, N.J., has acquired New England Drives & Controls, Inc., based in Southington, Conn.
Walker Industrial and New England Drives provide advanced automation and control solutions to OEMs, industrial users, and system integrators. Like Shingle & Gibb Automation, both companies are authorized distributors for leading automation suppliers, such as Banner Engineering, Turck, and Red Lion Controls. Moving forward, they will continue to do business under their current organizational names, with the same employees and supplier relationships.
"We are pleased to welcome Walker Industrial and New England Drives into Graybar's growing automation platform," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. "Combined with our existing industrial business, these acquisitions position Graybar as one of New England's leading automation and control distributors. As part of our company, both organizations will have expanded opportunities to support their customers with outstanding service and access to additional inventory, technical resources, and capabilities."
Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of more than 300 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR.
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Company Receives "Prime" ISS ESG Corporate Rating And Inclusion In The "2022 Verité 40" Carbon Score Index By Axylia
CLICHY, France, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIC announces it has been recognized with two new distinctions for its corporate ESG initiatives and sustainable business development.
Specifically, BIC achieved the "Prime" ISS ESG Corporate rating, fulfilling the holistic sustainability performance requirements based on an analysis of more than 100 sector-specific ESG factors, judged against industry peers. In addition, BIC has been included on Axylia's 2022 Verité 40*1 (Truth Index 40), affirming the Company's ability to cover its "CO2 bill" and continue to create sustainable value.
"We are honored to have such respected institutions acknowledge our advancements as we continue to innovate long-lasting products for our consumers with the planet, society and future generations in mind." said Gonzalve Bich, BIC Chief Executive Officer. "These distinctions give us further confidence we are on the right path and empower us to go even further in fulfilling our mission to bring simplicity and joy to everyday life, responsibly and sustainably."
BIC's approach to sustainability is deeply rooted in the Company's values and has been a cornerstone of day-to-day operations for over 70 years. In 2018, the Company reinforced its commitment to sustainable development by establishing Writing The Future, Together, a forward looking, global program underpinned by five major commitments. These commitments that guide corporate decision making were recently strengthened by the Company's GHG emission reduction targets, membership in the United Nations Global Compact, and ESG share buyback program.
A world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday Life. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable, essential products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as BIC Kids™, BIC Flex™, BodyMark by BIC™, Cello®, Djeep, Lucky Stationery, Rocketbook, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Us. ™, Wite-Out®, Inkbox and more. In 2021, BIC Net Sales were 1,831.9 million euros. The Company is listed on "Euronext Paris"," is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A- Leadership score from CDP. For more, visit www.bic.com.
1*The Axylia Carbon® Score assesses a company's ability to pay its theoretical Carbon bill. The Carbon bill (CO2 emissions x Carbon cost) is deducted from the company's EBITDA, leading to a "Carbon-adjusted" EBITDA, which measures the ability of the company to remain profitable (A, B, C) or not (D, E, F) once its theoretical Carbon bill is deducted. BIC was awarded a B score in 2022 and included into to the "2022 Verité 40" Carbon Score Index.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq: INSM), a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to 24 new employees. In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the awards were approved by Insmed's Compensation Committee and made as a material inducement to each employee's entry into employment with the Company.
In connection with the commencement of their employment, the employees received options on June 1, 2022 to purchase an aggregate 158,530 shares of Insmed common stock at an exercise price of $17.93 per share, the closing trading price on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the date of grant.
The options have a 10-year term and a four-year vesting schedule, with 25% of the shares subject to the option vesting on the first anniversary of the relevant grant date and 12.5% of the shares subject to the option vesting every six months thereafter through the fourth anniversary of the relevant grant date, subject to the relevant employee's continued service with Insmed on the applicable vesting date.
About Insmed
Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Insmed's first commercial product is a first-in-disease therapy approved in the United States, Europe, and Japan to treat a chronic, debilitating lung disease. The Company is also progressing a robust pipeline of investigational therapies targeting areas of serious unmet need, including neutrophil-mediated inflammatory diseases and rare pulmonary disorders. Insmed is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with a footprint across Europe and in Japan. For more information, visit www.insmed.com.
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Industry leaders Dasheeda Dawson, Jesce Horton, Kristin Jordan and David Paleschuck headline roster of instructors for bachelor's and master's degree courses
NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the September start of its bachelor's and master's degree programs in The Business of Cannabis, LIM College has added some of the cannabis industry's best-known leaders to its faculty.
Among these new instructors are four of the cannabis industry's top professionals: Dasheeda Dawson, Jesce Horton, David Paleschuck and Kristin Jordan.
"When we designed our cannabis degree programs, we wanted to provide our students access to the highest achievers from various parts of the cannabis business. With these cannabis all-stars joining our faculty, we are delivering on that promise," said Michael Zaytsev, Academic Director of The Business of Cannabis at LIM College and author of The Cannabis Business Book.
Continued Zaytsev, "By learning directly from industry leading pioneers, our graduates will have a competitive advantage when pursuing the hundreds of thousands of jobs the legal cannabis industry will create."
Dasheeda Dawson, who will be teaching The Retailing of Cannabis, is a global cannabis advocate, award-winning Fortune 100 business strategist, and bestselling author of How to Succeed in the Cannabis Industry.
Dawson is the City of Portland Cannabis Program Manager, responsible for overseeing all regulatory licensing, compliance, and equity initiatives for the city's cannabis industry. Her office oversees the Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Initiatives, which includes the country's first community reinvestment fund tied to cannabis tax revenue.
Dawson also serves as Board Chair of the national Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition and participates on the Oregon Cannabis Commission Governance Frameworking subcommittee. Additionally, she is co-founder and Chief Strategist for the Cannabis Health Equity Movement and co-founder of the Community Education Advocacy Symposium & Expo.
Jesce Horton is Chief Executive Officer at LOWD, an award-winning cannabis craft cultivation company. Jesce will be bringing his expertise to LIM students by teaching the course The Business of Cannabis Cultivation and Manufacturing.
An engineer, horticulturist, and energy management expert, Horton is a co-founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, the first and largest non-profit organization developed to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses and the communities most affected by the war on drugs.
In 2016, Horton was appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to the Task Force for Cannabis Environmental Best Practice and continues this work today as a member of the Board of Directors of the Resource Innovation Institute, an organization focused on creating energy efficiency solutions and standards for the global cannabis industry. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Cannabis Association.
Along with his wife, Jeannette Ward Horton, Horton founded the non-profit organization NuProject, which delivers grant loans, educational resources, job matching assistance and entrepreneurial services to cannabis business owners and career hopefuls.
Kristin Jordan, Esq. is the founder and CEO of Park Jordan, a commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services firm serving the cannabis industry. She is also an attorney, drug policy activist, and thought leader.
Until recently, Jordan served as the Director of Real Estate at Acreage Holdings. She led Acreage's efforts in selecting real estate sites for the company's national footprint of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities. Prior to her work in the cannabis sector, Jordan practiced real estate law at several boutique firms and managed real estate portfolios for Kaplan, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and SoulCycle. She is a frequent speaker on real estate, cannabis regulations, and social equity and economic justice issues and in 2019 was distinguished by Forbes as one of "Fifteen Powerful and Innovative Women in Cannabis Right Now."
Jordan is the founder and CEO of Mannada, a NYC-based cannabis professional event production company, which launched The Maze, a weekly cannabis event listing newsletter, as well as the Cannabis Summit Series including the Cannabis Media Summit, Cannabis Real Estate Summit, and Cannabis Law Summit.
Jordan is also a co-founder of the Cannabis Cultural Association, a non-profit organization, and the founder of the Asian Cannabis Roundtable, a professional networking organization. Additionally, Kristin is a member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Cannabis and the Minority Cannabis Business Association Policy Committee.
David Paleschuck, founder of Branding Bud Consulting Group, will be teaching Cannabis Marketing. His book, Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis – the first book on cannabis branding – was a #1 best-seller on Amazon.
With over 20 years of brand-building and consumer marketing experience with American Express, MasterCard, PepsiCo, and Microsoft, Paleschuck has played a role in developing and marketing many of today's best-known brands.
Since entering the cannabis industry in 2012, Paleschuck has created profitable partnerships while working as the Vice President, Licensing & Brand Partnerships at DOPE Magazine and crafted award-winning cannabis-infused products as the Chief Brand Officer at Evergreen Herbal.
Paleschuck's writing and thought leadership on cannabis branding and marketing has been widely featured in leading outlets, including Forbes, Kiplinger's, The Brookings Institution, High Times and many more.
These four join a team of innovative professionals that also includes Penelope Nam-Stephen, Chief Commercial Officer of Community Growth Partners, formerly of Burberry and Juicy Couture; Marianne Cursetjee, CEO and co-founder of Alibi Cannabis; Melanie Nash, Chief Operating Officer of Purple City Genetics, formerly of REI and Tumi; Beryl Solomon, founder of Poplar, formerly of Kate Spade, Theory, and IBM; Wei Hu, CEO of MRTA Law, formerly of the NYC Human Resources Administration; and David Abecassis, co-founder of the Green Growers Alliance.
LIM College's degree programs in The Business of Cannabis focus on specialized cannabis industry knowledge, as well as business skills such as marketing, retail management, branding, merchandising and supply chain management. The master's degree program, designed for career-changers as well as those who are interested in advancing their current cannabis careers, will be delivered fully online and can be completed in one calendar year. The bachelor's degree program is available on LIM's midtown Manhattan campus or online.
For more information visit: https://www.limcollege.edu/academics/business-cannabis
About LIM College
Founded in 1939, LIM College educates students for success in the global businesses of fashion and cannabis, as well as the many industries adjacent to each. As a pioneer in experiential education, LIM fosters a unique connection between real-world experience and academic study in business principles, offering master's, bachelor's, and associate degree programs. LIM College is located in Manhattan — the nation's fashion and business capital — giving students vast opportunities for resume-building experience and professional development.
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Council Grove Police make multiple drug arrests following traffic stops
COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (WIBW) - The Council Grove Police Department made multiple drug-related arrests following traffic stops in August.
The Council Grove Police Department says around 11:30 p.m. on Aug., officers stopped a vehicle in the 10 block of W Main St. in Council Grove for a traffic violation. As a result of the stop, Elias Gentry, of Wichita, was arrested on two active warrants.
Officers said Gentry was also booked into the Morris Co. Jail on possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended.
Around 12:05 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, officers said they stopped another vehicle in the same block for a traffic violation. During this stop, they said it was found that both the driver and passenger had warrants out for their arrest.
During this stop, CGPD said Keldon Reynolds, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into jail on a felony warrant and felon in possession of a firearm. Raymond Fink, of Atchison, was also arrested on his warrant.
After a search of the vehicle, officers also said the pair could face possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia charges.
Around 11 p.m. on Sunday, Aug 28, officers said they stopped another vehicle, this time in the 200 block of N Union St. During this stop, K9 Abby was deployed and alerted to the presence of drugs in the vehicle.
After a probable cause search of the vehicle, CGPD said Austin McCafferty, of Wichita, was arrested and booked into jail on possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while suspended.
Finally, around 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, officers said they stopped another vehicle in the 1000 block of W Main St. for a traffic violation. As a result of this stop, they said Matt Hughey, of Council Grove, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Bell County reported four new deaths due to COVID-19 on its dashboard Tuesday, raising the toll to 922 as the total reported cases exceeded 50,000.
Bell County Public Health District Epidemiologist Costa Claver said the deaths included a woman in her 70s, two men in their 80s, and a woman in her 90s.
The community burden level remains high in the county. At this level, the health district recommends citizens wear a mask indoors in public and minimize their time in crowded indoor spaces and stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines — including a booster. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk of severe illness.
Cases drop
Sixty-six new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the Bell County Public Health District for a total of 446 active cases.
The county’s incidence rate went down to 122.89 cases per 100,000 residents in the county.
Of the 50,489 cases reported since the pandemic started, 49,121 have recovered, and 922 people have died.
The health district’s dashboard showed Trauma Service Area L had 73 of the 1,049 available hospital beds in the area taken up by COVID-19 patients. The service area covers about 512,799 residents in Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, and Mills counties.
Vaccinations, testing
Several places in Temple offer vaccinations and testing, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, the Veterans Administration Hospital, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple and clinics.
Free at-home test kits are available at covidtests.gov. Tests are limited to four per household and are shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
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Thousands of swing chairs recalled after reports of chair collapsing, tipping over
(Gray News) - A recall has been issued for thousands of chairs sold at major retailers around the country after consumers have reported being injured while using the chair.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, TJX Companies Inc. is recalling more than 30,000 nest swing egg chairs.
The recall alert says the swing chairs, sold under the Tommy Bahama and Martha Stewart brands, can tip over or collapse when a person is seated, posing a fall hazard.
The agency reports a firm has received 27 reports of the chairs collapsing or tipping over, resulting in 19 injuries that included people suffering cuts, scrapes, soreness, broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
The chairs have a metal circle base that attaches to a metal pole, from which the oval-shaped wicker chairs hang by hook and chain. The chairs were sold with a round cushion for seating. Eight of the nine styles were also sold with an additional decorative pillow.
Consumers were urged to stop using the recalled chairs immediately and return them to any Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, or Homesense stores for their choice of either a full refund or a refund in the form of a store gift card.
Consumers can also contact TJX for instructions on how to disassemble and dispose of the chair to receive a full refund or refund in the form of a store gift card.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — No one may have won the $8 million jackpot prize but several people won a couple grand from the Monday night drawing of the Texas Lottery game Lotto Texas.
The winning numbers from this July 25 drawing were 12, 15, 30, 31, 41 and 47. There were 10 total Texas winners who won $1,279 by matching five of the six numbers but four of those players chose the Extra! option to take their winnings to the next level of $11,279.
In total there were over 24,000 winners from this drawing who won at least $2 and as much as $11,279. The next drawing for Lotto Texas is set for July 27 with a jackpot of $8.25 million (cash value $5.4 million).
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PHOENIX , July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluum, North America's leading education technology solutions provider, today announced that it recently received the honor of being Verkada's large partner segment MVP. Bluum earned the award after securing more net sales in less than a year in education than any other provider.
"It is an honor that Verkada, an industry leader in the physical security space, named Bluum its large partner segment MVP," Bluum Senior Vice President, Product Strategy Andre Vashilko said. "Bluum has expanded its suite of products and services to physical security at schools, so it was only natural that Bluum partnered with Verkada, which is on the cutting edge of that vertical. Verkada's turnkey solutions benefit schools because their products are simple, plug-and-play devices ready to go out of the box and accommodate novice users."
Based on a 2019 National Center of Education Statistics data collection, nearly 71 percent of public schools experienced at least one violent incident, and 65 percent recorded at least one nonviolent incident, which is when a campus reports a theft or possession of a firearm or explosive. According to the Centers for Disease Control statistics, one in five high school students reported being bullied on school property last year. Also, two million U.S. middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes in 2021, the most commonly used tobacco product in schools.
With such demands for physical security at schools escalating, Verkada's easy-to-use systems that manage devices on a secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure can help to improve physical security across sites. The centralized platform can empower users to scale massively and quickly, increase bandwidth efficiency, decrease incident response time, reduce vape use and enable remote access to sites from any browser or device without in-depth technical training.
"The health and safety of students, teachers, and administrators are paramount," Verkada National Channel Sales Manager Zach Smith said. "Partnering with a leading education technology organization like Bluum to deliver and assist schools in deploying our products is an ideal match. Bluum's ability to consult and provide their customers with the best technology, services and funding options has made the company an invaluable partner to Verkada."
In addition to being trusted by Verkada's customers in education, Bluum will also market Verkada's solutions to its municipalities and corporate customers. Bluum featured Verkada's next-generation solutions on its nationwide Tech Tour, which is an opportunity for schools around the country to sample the latest technology before they invest thousands of dollars.
To learn more about how Bluum and Verkada can provide your security needs, visit https://www.bluum.com/.
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Ex-NYPD officer gets 10 years in prison for Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired New York Police Department officer was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison for attacking the U.S. Capitol and using a metal flagpole to assault one of the police officers trying to hold off a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The previous longest was shared by two other rioters, who were sentenced separately to seven years and three months in prison.
Webster, a 20-year NYPD veteran, was the first Capitol riot defendant to be tried on an assault charge and the first to present a self-defense argument. A jury rejected Webster’s claim that he was defending himself when he tackled Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun and grabbed his gas mask outside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta sentenced Webster, 56, to 10 years in prison plus three years of supervised release, noting that along with Rathbun, “the other victim was democracy.” He allowed Webster to report to prison at a date to be determined instead of immediately ordering him into custody.
Federal prosecutors had recommended a prison sentence of 17 years and six months. The court’s probation department had recommended a 10-year prison sentence. Mehta wasn’t bound by the recommendations.
In a court filing, prosecutors accused Webster of “disgracing a democracy that he once fought honorably to protect and serve.” Webster led the charge against police barricades at the Capitol’s Lower West Plaza, prosecutors said. They compared the attack to a medieval battle, with rioters pelting officers with makeshift projectiles and engaging in hand-to-hand combat.
“Each individual attack on an officer at the West Plaza weakened the defensive line, fueled the crowd, and brought the rioters one step closer toward disrupting our democracy,” they wrote.
Defense attorney James Monroe said Webster was “swept up in the fervor of the large crowd” but didn’t join many other rioters in entering the Capitol. Monroe said the mob was “guided by unscrupulous politicians” and others promoting the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from the Republican incumbent.
“These forces championed by former President Donald Trump exerted an extraordinary amount of influence over those Americans present at the Capitol on Jan. 6 though their relentless disinformation,” Monroe wrote.
In May, jurors deliberated for less than three hours before they convicted Webster of all six counts in his indictment, including a charge that he assaulted Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, the flagpole.
Also Thursday, a New Jersey man pleaded guilty to using pepper spray on police officers, including one who later died. Officer Brian Sicknick suffered a stroke the day after the riot and died of natural causes. He and other officers were standing guard behind metal bicycle racks as the mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
Julian Khater, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon. He could face up to 20 years in prison, though will likely face a sentence ranging from about 6 1/2 to 8 years at a hearing set for December.
The case against Khater and a second man have been among the more notable brought by the Justice Department. George Pierre Tanios brought the pepper spray in a backpack. Tanios previously pleaded guilty and is also set to be sentenced in December.
Webster had testified at trial that he was trying to protect himself from a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face. He also accused Rathbun of instigating the confrontation.
Rathbun testified that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster. Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain.
Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults before they made any physical contact. The video shows that Webster slammed one of the bike racks at Rathbun before the officer reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face.
After Rathbun struck his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack. Rathbun grabbed the broken pole from Webster, who charged at the officer, tackled him to the ground and grabbed his gas mask, choking him by the chin strap.
Webster drove alone to Washington, D.C., from his home near Goshen, New York, on the eve of the Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally, where Trump addressed thousands of supporters. Webster was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he joined the mob that stormed the Capitol.
Webster said he went to the Capitol to “petition” lawmakers to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election. But he testified that he didn’t intend to interfere with Congress’ joint session to certify President Joe Biden ‘s victory.
Webster retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service, which included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991.
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COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches like combination shots or nasal drops can keep up with a mutating coronavirus — even though it’s not clear if changes are needed.
Already there’s public confusion about who should get a second booster now and who can wait. There’s also debate about whether pretty much everyone might need an extra dose in the fall.
“I’m very concerned about booster fatigue” causing a loss of confidence in vaccines that still offer very strong protection against COVID-19’s worst outcomes, said Dr. Beth Bell of the University of Washington, an adviser to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Despite success in preventing serious illness and death, there’s growing pressure to develop vaccines better at fending off milder infections, too — as well as options to counter scary variants.
“We go through a fire drill it seems like every quarter, every three months or so” when another mutant causes frantic tests to determine if the shots are holding, Pfizer vaccine chief Kathrin Jansen told a recent meeting of the New York Academy of Sciences.
Yet seeking improvements for the next round of vaccinations may seem like a luxury for U.S. families anxious to protect their littlest children — kids under 5 who are not yet eligible for a shot. Moderna’s Dr. Jacqueline Miller told The Associated Press that its application to give two low-dose shots to the youngest children would be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration “fairly soon.” Pfizer hasn’t yet reported data on a third dose of its extra-small shot for tots, after two didn’t prove strong enough.
COMBINATION SHOTS MAY BE NEXT
The original COVID-19 vaccines remain strongly protective against serious illness, hospitalization and death, especially after a booster dose, even against the most contagious variants.
Updating the vaccine recipe to match the latest variants is risky, because the next mutant could be completely unrelated. So companies are taking a cue from the flu vaccine, which offers protection against three or four different strains in one shot every year.
Moderna and Pfizer are testing 2-in-1 COVID-19 protection that they hope to offer this fall. Each “bivalent” shot would mix the original, proven vaccine with an omicron-targeted version.
Moderna has a hint the approach could work. It tested a combo shot that targeted the original version of the virus and an earlier variant named beta — and found vaccine recipients developed modest levels of antibodies capable of fighting not just beta but also newer mutants like omicron. Moderna now is testing its omicron-targeted bivalent candidate.
But there’s a looming deadline. FDA’s Dr. Doran Fink said if any updated shots are to be given in the fall, the agency would have to decide on a recipe change by early summer.
DON’T EXPECT BOOSTERS EVERY FEW MONTHS
For the average person, two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine plus one booster — a total of three shots — “gets you set up” and ready for what may become an annual booster, said Dr. David Kimberlin, a CDC adviser from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
After that first booster, CDC data suggests an additional dose offers most people an incremental, temporary benefit.
Why the emphasis on three shots? Vaccination triggers development of antibodies that can fend off coronavirus infection but naturally wane over time. The next line of defense: Memory cells that jump into action to make new virus-fighters if an infection sneaks in. Rockefeller University researchers found those memory cells become more potent and able to target more diverse versions of the virus after the third shot.
Even if someone who’s vaccinated gets a mild infection, thanks to those memory cells “there’s still plenty of time to protect you against severe illness,” said Dr. Paul Offit of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
But some people — those with severely weakened immune systems — need more doses up-front for a better chance at protection.
And Americans 50 and older are being offered a second booster, following similar decisions by Israel and other countries that offer the extra shot to give older people a little more protection.
The CDC is developing advice to help those eligible decide whether to get an extra shot now or wait. Among those who might want a second booster sooner are the elderly, people with health problems that make them particularly vulnerable, or who are at high risk of exposure from work or travel.
COULD NASAL VACCINES BLOCK INFECTION?
It’s hard for a shot in the arm to form lots of virus-fighting antibodies inside the nose where the coronavirus latches on. But a nasal vaccine might offer a new strategy to prevent infections that disrupt people’s everyday lives even if they’re mild.
“When I think about what would make me get a second booster, I actually would want to prevent infection,” said Dr. Grace Lee of Stanford University, who chairs CDC’s immunization advisory committee. “I think we need to do better.”
Nasal vaccines are tricky to develop and it’s not clear how quickly any could become available. But several are in clinical trials globally. One in late-stage testing, manufactured by India’s Bharat Biotech, uses a chimpanzee cold virus to deliver a harmless copy of the coronavirus spike protein to the lining of the nose.
“I certainly do not want to abandon the success we have had” with COVID-19 shots, said Dr. Michael Diamond of Washington University in St. Louis, who helped create the candidate that’s now licensed to Bharat.
But “we’re going to have a difficult time stopping transmission with the current systemic vaccines,” Diamond added. “We have all learned that.”
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CHICAGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikich recently hired Heather Peters to serve as the firm's chief human resources officer. In this role, Peters will establish and execute a holistic strategy to support people and culture as the company pursues aggressive growth goals.
"A diverse and agile leadership team is essential to the continued growth and success of Sikich," said Sikich CEO Chris Geier. "Heather brings valuable human capital experience and operational acumen to our team. Drawing on this experience, I'm confident she will develop and advance people-first initiatives that contribute to the firm's growth by supporting employee well-being and professional development. I look forward to working closely with Heather to strengthen our firm's unique culture and ensure Sikich continues to be a rewarding and meaningful place to work."
Peters brings to Sikich more than 20 years of human capital experience. She has expertise in HR operations, talent management, succession planning, change management, M&A integration and employee relations. Before joining Sikich, she served in executive-level human resources roles at Allan Myers, a civil construction company, Baker Tilly, and Yoh, a talent and outsourcing company.
"My passion is instilling creativity into HR operations," Peters said. "I look forward to implementing creative strategies that strengthen Sikich's people-first posture, help the firm continue to attract and retain top talent, and support a work environment that continues to engage employees."
Peters earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and leadership from Albright College. Her hire comes on the heels of Sikich's hiring of Melanie Barnes, an audit partner in the Chicagoland market.
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Sikich LLP is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,400 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services* and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.
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JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — A half-hour drive or so from the resort where the high priests of international finance — leading economists and central bank officials — have convened in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discuss the world’s economic challenges, Ash Hermanowski oversees the distribution of about 1,200 free meals a day.
At a food bank called Jackson Cupboard, Hermanowski hands out meals from a commercial garage after being forced from a previous site by a malfunctioning sprinkler. The food bank couldn’t afford any other place in town.
Just across the street, The Glenwood, a collection of townhomes that will sell for millions, is nearing completion. “Unparalleled luxury,” its website says, in a “truly relaxing oasis.”
It’s the “ultimate irony,” Hermanowski said. “The staff and I, we talk about it all the time. We all struggle to live here, and they’re building high-end residences. That dichotomy exists all over town, but people refuse to see it.”
As the Federal Reserve’s annual economic symposium gets under way Thursday at a lodge in Grand Teton National Park, some of the very problems Fed officials are grappling with — high inflation, soaring rental costs and home prices and wide economic inequalities — are starkly evident near the idyllic mountain setting.
On Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a speech that could signal how high or how fast the central bank may raise interest rates in the coming months. Powell’s remarks will be scrutinized by Wall Street traders and economists and could potentially cause sharp swings in financial markets.
In its drive to tame the worst inflation bout the nation has endured in four decades, the Powell Fed has embarked on its fastest series of rate hikes since the early 1980s. The Fed is trying to slow the economy just enough to cool inflation without causing a recession — a notoriously delicate task.
Inflation is particularly high in the town of Jackson and the surrounding Teton County, which, even before the pandemic erupted two years ago, was the wealthiest and most unequal place in the nation. (Jackson Hole is the name of the broader valley.) The state of Wyoming has calculated that the cost of living in the county at the end of 2021 was 68% higher than in the rest of the state — with housing costs 130% higher.
At the food bank, Hermanowski says, demand has escalated from a year ago as surging food and gas prices have sapped the budgets of their clients. Roughly 85% of the food bank’s recipients have a job, often more than one, said Sharel Lund, executive director of one22, a nonprofit that includes Jackson Cupboard.
Like many resort towns, Jackson has always been expensive. But the pandemic turbocharged the disparities that have widened the gap between the wealthy and everyone else. Real estate prices soared as many affluent families, seeking to escape crowded cities, moved into the Jackson area or spent more time at vacation homes they already owned.
With many office professionals able to work remotely, the area’s natural beauty became an alluring draw. Wyoming’s low-tax status has also proved appealing to high-income earners.
Jackson, a town of about 25,000 people year-round, still retains its aura as an old Western town, with its archways made from elk antlers around the town square. The square is lined with a “Cowboy Bar” and an old-timey “Five and Dime” shop.
Yet wedged in among such outlets are symbols of the increasingly luxe Jackson: High-end jewelry shops and a Swarovski crystal store that is selling a bald eagle figurine for $9,600.
“We definitely see both sides of it here,” said Hannah Cooley, executive director of Hole Food Rescue, a nonprofit that redistributes leftover food from restaurants and bakeries. “You have the ultra-wealthy with their massive houses. And then you have three immigrant families crammed into a one-bedroom apartment.”
Already-high home prices and rents in Jackson have jumped further since the pandemic, just as they have nationally, a particular hardship for people who work as housekeepers, chefs and waiters at resorts. The median price for a home: $3 million, twice what it was five years ago. The average apartment rent in Teton County jumped 12.4% last year, to $2,780, according to state government data.
Jonathan Schechter, a member of Jackson’s Town Council, says that according to the most recent IRS data, the average income in Teton County in 2019 was $312,442, highest in the nation and nearly 50% above the second-highest, Manhattan.
April Norton, director of the Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing Department, points to a major obstacle to home construction: 97% of the county’s land is federally owned and can’t be developed. Compounding the squeeze, retiring workers who bought homes at affordable prices decades ago are now selling them for eye-popping prices that many current workers, even higher-income professionals, can’t afford.
Norton’s in-laws recently retired from jobs as an engineer and accountant in Jackson. Having built their own home in the 1970s, they will eventually be able to sell it for a price far above what current engineers or accountants could afford. A neighbor just sold a home for $8 million.
The county is trying multiple approaches to address the shortage of affordable housing. They include building homes available only to people who work locally and with caps on price appreciation. Such “deed-restricted” homes have still sold for more than $700,000, evidence of the intense demand and limited supply.
Still, a county report shows there is a waitlist of roughly 1,500 families seeking affordable housing, up from 1,100 last year.
The housing crunch has exacerbated worker shortages that are plaguing the county, a problem being felt by employers across the nation. Norton said the school system lost 60 teachers last year, in part because of a lack of housing. Many workers, including nurses and services workers, are stuck commuting from places like Victor, Idaho, a roughly 45-minute drive over the 8,500 foot Teton pass, which is treacherous for much of the winter.
“Retention of staff is the No. 1 challenge for businesses here,” said Anna Olson, president of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. Some businesses, she said, are buying housing and providing it to workers at below-market rents. There’s also a tax initiative on the ballot this November, which, if approved, will provide about $100 million to support more housing development.
As more wealthy people have moved to Jackson, they have often sought out landscapers, nannies and other service workers, Norton said, adding to the demand for jobs and intensifying the shortage of affordable housing.
On Wednesday, the local newspaper, the Jackson Hole News & Guide, featured eight pages of help-wanted ads but only a half-page of listings for housing. Many were for temporary winter rentals, because residents often leave the area to escape the cold.
One two-bedroom condo was asking $5,250 a month.
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Some Texas lawmakers claim immigration amounts to an ‘invasion’
Constitutional questions of protection against invasion at issue
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Some Texas lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to take deportation out of the federal government’s hands and authorize state officials to return migrants to Mexico.
This comes as the number of migrants crossing the border is setting records, although the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agency noted numbers were down slightly in June. Also that more, more than 50 migrants died from heat exposure in a smuggling incident.
Rep. Jodi Arrington (R-Texas) said the state should declare the situation at the border an invasion.
“While it’s not an armed attack, it is nonetheless an invasion,” Arrington said. “Nonetheless, disastrous. Nonetheless costing us in many ways.”
The term “invasion” is key because the U.S. Constitution guarantees the federal government will protect states from invasion and prohibits states from engaging in war without Congressional approval unless “actually invaded.”
Arrington argues Texas now has authority to deport migrants because the clause has been breached.
He says it was, “a promise, a covenant, to all of the states to provide a protection, and repel an invasion.”
In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an Arizona immigration law and declared the federal government had “broad” and “undoubted” immigration law authority over the states.
Texas immigration attorney Denise Gilman says Texas deporting migrants would clearly be unconstitutional based on precedent. But Gilman noted the Supreme Court is changing.
“We’re going to see some states and other parties trying to make arguments that were previously rejected in the hope that they might get a different result with a very different Supreme Court.”
So far Abbott has cited the so-called “guarantee” clause of the constitution in his state orders, but he has only arrested migrants as opposed to deporting them.
Immigration advocacy group American Gateways said state action is missing the point.
“What we need is comprehensive immigration reform that recognizes the humanity of those individuals who are coming across the border, and their reasons for leaving their home country,” Co-Executive Director Edna Yang said.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) was not sure invoking the invasion clause would be possible, but he said the federal government has left the state with few options to address issues at the border.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said he is concerned about the reputation of the area could lead to more migrants, as people are now flying from other countries in an attempt to enter the U.S. via the southern border.
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ZURICH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced an investment to establish new thermoforming capabilities for medical packaging in its Sligo, Ireland, healthcare packaging facility. The multi-million-dollar investment will strengthen Amcor's leadership in the growing industry for sterile packaging, offering customers in Europe and North America another site with comprehensive healthcare solutions.
"The additional capabilities in our Sligo site allow us to provide customers with even more differentiated and efficient solutions to meet their healthcare packaging needs," said Amcor's Chief Commercial Officer Peter Konieczny. "With our global scale and innovation capabilities, Amcor is uniquely positioned to capture growing demand for both medical and pharmaceutical packaging products globally."
Through this investment, the Sligo site will feature Class 7 cleanroom manufacturing environments and state-of-the art thermoforming operations, fully certified to ISO 13485 standards and meeting the highest regulatory requirements. Amcor will also create a full design studio to support product development, enabling customers to tap into local and global expertise and resources across the company's growing network of global innovation centers.
According to Market Data Forecast, the European medical device segment, which relies on this type of packaging, is expected to grow at annual rate of more than 4%, reaching $171 billion by 2027. With this investment in Ireland and the new facility in Singapore that came online at the end of 2021, Amcor is actively meeting the growing global demands of customers in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
About Amcor Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. Around 46,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 225 locations in 40-plus countries. (NYSE: AMCR) (ASX: AMC)
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PredictHQ, the demand intelligence company, and Lighthouse by BCG, Boston Consulting Group's high frequency data and analytics engine for real-time demand forecasting have today announced a partnership to advance the growth and utilization of demand intelligence, creating a world of far more accurate, real-world aware forecasting and planning.
Through this partnership, BCG's data analysts and scientists will be able to access and deploy PredictHQ's verified and enriched data for their retail, accommodation, and transport clients, with plans to extend this coverage. PredictHQ, in turn, will learn from Lighthouse by BCG's AI experts how they use and integrate the data for major global businesses, informing the growing tech company's product development and direction.
Lighthouse by BCG focuses on demand forecasting across all industries using a broad range of data such as consumer mobility, online spending leading indicators, air travel demand, as well as economic activity tracking. Understanding which events drive people movement and spending is critical for this demand intelligence capability.
Major companies are increasingly using event data, and PredictHQ's demand intelligence specifically. Companies such as Uber, Domino's, Favor, and Accor Hotels use PredictHQ's verified and enriched event data to identify their demand drivers in advance so they can prepare their staffing, stocking, pricing and operational strategies to make the most of rich pockets of demand, as well as mitigate impact during quieter times.
"For truly industry-leading forecasting, dynamic scenario planning and operational decisions, companies need access to world-leading data that is prepared for easy access to utilization. Our partnership with PredictHQ arms our team with deep insight into demand drivers, so we can enable our clients to make smarter decisions at scale," says Aaron Arnoldsen, a partner with Lighthouse by BCG.
Lighthouse by BCG will draw on PredictHQ's data to inform their forecasting models for clients across categories such as scheduled events including school and public holidays, expos, sports, concerts, and festivals; as well as live-breaking unscheduled events including airport delays, health warnings, and severe weather.
"We are thrilled to partner with Lighthouse by BCG because of their talented data scientists and data analysts' vast experience working with external datasets," says PredictHQ CSO, Richard Bray. "The Lighthouse by BCG team understands the impact demand intelligence can have on forecast accuracy and how powerful this dataset can be. Factoring it into decision making and planning is increasingly urgent as companies grapple with changed consumer habits in the new normal. Equipping BCG with the ability to direct their clients towards rich pockets of demand and patterns that were previously hidden from them is an exciting opportunity as we continue to bring demand intelligence to the world."
PredictHQ, the demand intelligence company, empowers global organizations to anticipate changes in demand for their products and services. PredictHQ's demand intelligence API aggregates events from hundreds of sources and verifies, enriches, and ranks them by predicted impact so companies can proactively discover catalysts that will impact demand. With PredictHQ, businesses gain a leg up on the competition and remain confident in their ability to meet customers' ever-changing needs.
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Synrod brings expertise elevating digital assets in the modern portfolio
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitcoin IRA, the world's first and most secure1 digital asset IRA technology platform, today announced the hiring of Rick Synrod as Chief Operations Officer. In his role, Synrod will be responsible for leading the company in executing on the vision of helping Americans retire. In this capacity, Synrod will oversee the digital asset operations, processes, policies, and strategy to take Bitcoin IRA to the next level.
Synrod joins Bitcoin IRA after previously serving as Fidelity's COO and Head of Operations for the company's digital asset investment division. He spent 15 years at Fidelity and brings a wealth of experience across the financial services realm, with substantial involvement in the company's traditional asset management businesses, most notably where he created, launched, and led their digital asset investment operations and management team. Synrod's extensive contributions helped Fidelity establish a significant presence as a digital asset investment leader alongside the firm's existing custodial services.
"Smart and strategic growth is our overall goal, and in that spirit, we are thrilled to welcome Rick as our new Chief Operations Officer at Bitcoin IRA," said Bitcoin IRA co-founder Chris Kline. "His tenured career successfully leading teams in financial services and his experience with launching digital assets at Fidelity make him the perfect fit for our company and team as we continue to lead and innovate our industry together."
Synrod added, "I'm very excited to join the leadership team at Bitcoin IRA. I'm looking forward to serving as a resource for our team and customers during the next phases of our growth, building on the significant accomplishments and success the team has already achieved. It's an exciting time to be part of the digital asset industry and I look forward to participating in the evolution of financial services alongside such a fantastic team."
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Bitcoin IRA, available at bitcoinira.com, is the world's first and most secure1 digital asset IRA technology platform that allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies for their self-directed retirement accounts.
Users can set up a qualified digital asset IRA, transfer funds from an existing IRA custodian, execute self-trades in real-time 24/7 through a US-based exchange, and store funds in an industry-leading multi-signature digital wallet from BitGo.2 Bitcoin IRA has processed billions in transactions and has over 150,000 users with more than 3,500 5-star user reviews. The platform has been featured extensively in the media, with coverage in Forbes, CNBC, CoinDesk, and The Wall Street Journal, among other leading publications.
Bitcoin IRA is a financial services technology provider, and as such, is not a financial adviser, cryptocurrency exchange, custodian, wallet provider, initial coin offering (ICO), or money transmitter. Bitcoin IRA is privately funded and based in Las Vegas, NV.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rich Schainker is the latest addition to the Retirement Services team at Newfront, a tech-enabled, full-service brokerage, bringing more than 30 years of expertise to the team.
"Rich is well-known in the industry as a true expert in our field," said Chris Call, President of Retirement Services at Newfront. "I'm thrilled to welcome him to our talented group and continue establishing a dynamic approach to fiduciary oversight."
Rich joins Newfront from Bank of America, where he served as Director of Employee Benefits for nearly three years. Previously, he was Senior Regional Vice President – Retirement Plans at Invesco for 19 years, and he also served in leadership roles at John Hancock, Principal Financial Group, and T. Rowe Price.
Based in San Francisco, Rich will serve clients across the country. He called it an "honor" to join Newfront Retirement Services, which received certification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX), a division of Broadridge Fi360 Solutions (Broadridge) in 2021. The National Association of Plan Advisors also named the group a Top DC Advisor Team this year.
"I am eager to continue blazing the trail the team has embarked upon to support sound fiduciary stewardship while putting employees on the right track for a successful retirement," Rich said. "In very short order, I have come to learn that the secret sauce behind the success of Newfront is the culture they've created."
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) ("Equinox Gold" or the "Company") reports that mining activities at its Los Filos Mine in Mexico have been temporarily suspended as the result of an illegal blockade by members of the nearby Mezcala community. The blockade is preventing delivery of certain supplies to the Los Filos Mine that are required to maintain operations.
The Company will engage with community leadership to find a solution that allows the mine to resume full operations.
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Equinox Gold is a Canadian mining company operating entirely in the Americas, with six gold mines, a mine in commissioning, and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold's common shares are listed on the TSX and the NYSE American under the trading symbol EQX. Further information about Equinox Gold's portfolio of assets and long-term growth strategy is available at www.equinoxgold.com or by email at ir@equinoxgold.com.
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This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation and may include future-oriented financial information. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information in this news release relate to, among other things: the duration, extent, and implications of the blockade at Los Filos and Equinox Gold's ability to achieve a long-term resolution with the Mezcala community, and the strategic vision for Equinox Gold and expectations regarding exploration potential, production capabilities and future financial or operational performance. Forward-looking statements or information generally identified by the use of the words "will", "resume", "achieve" and similar expressions and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", or "should", or the negative connotation of such terms, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Although Equinox Gold believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since Equinox Gold can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company has based these forward-looking statements and information on Equinox Gold's current expectations and projections about future events and these assumptions include: the Company's previous working history with the communities around Los Filos; discussions with the Mezcala community; the Company's ability to obtain and enforce injunctive relief against illegal blockades; the Company's working history with the workers and unions at Los Filos; and the Company's ability to comply with all environmental, health and safety laws and other regulatory requirements.
While Equinox Gold considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on the forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information contained in this presentation and Equinox Gold has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; no other labour-related disruptions and no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled construction, development and production, including by blockade or industrial action; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); fluctuations in gold prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; fluctuations in currency markets; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance to cover these risks and hazards; the Company's ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including environmental and export and import laws and regulations; legal restrictions relating to mining including those imposed in connection with COVID-19; and those factors identified in the section titled "Risks and Uncertainties" in Equinox Gold's MD&A dated March 23, 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the section titled "Risks Related to the Business" in Equinox Gold's Annual Information Form dated March 24, 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2021, both of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's views as of that time with respect to future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, Equinox Gold assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement or information contained or incorporated by reference to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements and information. If Equinox Gold updates any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that Equinox Gold will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — An opposition liberal party convincingly won Sunday’s parliamentary election in Slovenia, according to early official results, in a major defeat for populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa, who was accused of pushing the small European Union country to the right while in office.
The Freedom Movement won nearly 34% of the votes, compared with around 24% for the governing conservative Slovenian Democratic Party, state election authorities said after counting over 97% of the ballots.
Trailing behind the top two contenders were the New Slovenia party with 7%, followed by the Social Democrats with more than 6% and the Left party with 4%.
The results mean that the Freedom Movement, a newcomer in the election, appears set to form the next government in a coalition with smaller leftist groups. The party leader addressed supporters via a video message from his home because he has COVID-19.
“Tonight people dance,” Robert Golob told the cheering crowd at the party headquarters. “Tomorrow is a new day and serious work lies ahead.”
Jansa, an ally of right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, congratulated the “relative winner” of the election in a speech.
“The results are as they are,” Jansa said, praising his government’s work. “Many challenges lie ahead for the new government, whatever it may look like, but the foundations are solid.”
A veteran politician, Jansa became prime minister a little over two years ago after the previous liberal premier resigned. An admirer of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Jansa had pushed the country toward right-wing populism since taking over at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reflecting strong interest in Sunday’s election, turnout was higher than usual — around 67% of Slovenia’s 1.7 million voters cast their ballot, compared with 52% in the previous election in 2018.
Golob, a U.S.-educated former business executive, came out as a frontrunner shortly after entering the political scene. The Freedom Movement party has advocated a green energy transition and sustainable development over Jansa’s nation-centered narrative.
Liberals had described Sunday’s election as a referendum on Slovenia’s future. They argued that Jansa, if reelected, would push the traditionally moderate nation further away from “core” EU democratic values and toward other populist regimes.
Opinion polls ahead of the vote had predicted that the leading parties would be locked in a tight race.
Jansa’s SDS won the most votes in an election four years ago, but couldn’t initially find partners for a coalition government. He took over after lawmakers from centrist and left-leaning groups switched sides following the resignation in 2020 of liberal Prime Minister Marjan Sarec.
Jansa, in power, faced accusations of sliding toward authoritarian rule in the Orban style, drawing EU scrutiny amid reports that he pressured opponents and public media, and installed loyalists in key positions for control over state institutions.
The Freedom House democracy watchdog recently said that “while political rights and civil liberties are generally respected (in Slovenia), the current right-wing government has continued attempts to undermine the rule of law and democratic institutions, including the media and judiciary.”
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Ripley’s denies claim Kim Kardashian damaged iconic Marilyn Monroe dress
NEW YORK (AP) — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on Thursday denied claims that Kim Kardashian’s wearing of the iconic Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday” dress left it with new damage.
ChadMichael Morrisette, who owns a mannequin supply company and once handled the skintight sparkler briefly worn by Kardashian at the Met Gala, said he spotted fresh damage to the crystal-covered garment when he popped in for a look at a Ripley’s Los Angeles location.
Morrisette shared photos taken on June 12 of the 60-year-old dress with a friend and fellow Monroe collector, who caused a stir earlier this week when he posted before and after shots on social media.
“It makes me sad. I ran out in tears,” Morrisette told The Associated Press.
Kardashian changed into a replica after climbing the Grand Staircase of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2. She wore the nude-colored dress for just a few minutes. Ripley’s purchased the dress for $4.8 million in 2016 at an auction. Morrisette said he was hired to stage Monroe memorabilia that included the look Monroe wore in 1962 to serenade then-President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday.
“From the bottom of the Met steps, where Kim got into the dress, to the top where it was returned, the dress was in the same condition it started in,” Ripley’s Amanda Joiner, vice president of publishing and licensing, said in the statement.
She was with the dress the day of the gala and during its transport from Orlando, Florida, where it was last displayed, to New York, according to Ripley’s.
Morrisette’s photos, alongside pre-Met Gala images of the dress, lit up social media amid criticism at the time of the gala that Kardashian should not have been allowed to don the delicate and historically notable dress. It was made of a flammable fabric that is no longer on the market.
Morrisette said he was stunned to see its condition. He said he saw the fabric stretched at the back zipper and hook enclosures with new hand-stitched crystals missing. He also said the shoulders appeared stressed. He said that level of damage wasn’t present the more than a dozen times he has viewed the dress over the years.
Ripley’s said soon after the gala that care was taken in the handling of the dress and no alterations were allowed. Kardashian changed into a replica after reaching the top of the stairs. She kept the back of the dress hidden under a white jacket, leading to speculation the gown wasn’t zipped all the way up.
According to Ripley’s, a report written on the dress’s condition in early 2017 states that “a number of the seams are pulled and worn. This is not surprising given how delicate the material is. There is puckering at the back by the hooks and eyes,” among other instances of damage.
The dress adorned with more than 2,500 crystals was custom made for Monroe. It was based on a sketch by the famed designer Bob Mackie, working for the costumer Jean Louis at the time.
Asked for Kardashian’s reaction to the damage controversy, a representative passed along Ripley’s statement with no additional comment.
Ripley’s said it allowed Kardashian to wear the dress to keep Monroe’s legacy alive.
“Our mission is to both entertain and educate visitors and fans, and sparking conversations like the discourse around Marilyn Monroe’s dress does just that,” the company said. “No matter which side of the debate you are on, the historical importance of the dress has not been negated, but rather highlighted. A entirely new group of young people have now been introduced to the legacy of Marilyn Monroe.”
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PARIS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As climate change continues to present new and complex challenges to leaders around the globe, innovative new AI solutions can help measure, reduce, and remove emissions more effectively; support communities and economies as they adapt to the changing environment; and support overall climate action through research, climate finance, and education. However, numerous roadblocks to implementation at scale remain, from inadequate funding and training to a lack of access to decision makers and best practices.
The AI for the Planet Alliance, a newly formed neutral and international organization to drive AI solutions for climate change at scale, is therefore encouraging all interested parties to participate in its first call for solutions for promising innovations in climate AI. The alliance is accepting proposals in any stage of maturity—if ready for a first pilot, at minimum—and from any sector, whether private, public, or nonprofit. Support for each solution chosen will be tailored to its needs and can range from customized commercial or technical support to investor relationships and network development.
Eligible solutions will receive the following:
- Recognition and Credibility: Solutions will be included in an AI for the Planet repository of climate AI solutions.
- Access: Solutions will receive invitations to AI for the Planet events that convene global experts in climate and AI. Highly ranked solutions will be eligible for speaking opportunities.
- Potential Prizes: The alliance will select a top ten list of solutions, and specific prizes to help top solutions scale up will be awarded at the discretion of the individual organization offering each prize. Prizes may include financial support in the form of a grant or investment, business and technical support to help overcome a specific challenge, and/or networking opportunities.
- The first announced prize will be provided by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and BCG GAMMA, which will share their strategic and technical expertise with a top solution.
"The AI for the Planet Alliance is seeking teams and ideas that have the power to disrupt the climate crisis and make a meaningful difference using advanced analytics and AI. While there are still numerous roadblocks to implementation, we are excited to help new solutions push past those roadblocks and achieve their potential at scale," says Damien Gromier, founder and co-chair of AI for the Planet.
"AI's potential to lessen climate change is huge, from measurement of emissions to improving projections for hazards like sea-level rise. That's why the AI for the Planet Alliance wants to find the best AI climate change solutions worldwide and accelerate their adoption and scale across the Global North and Global South," says Mark Minevich, AI for the Planet co-chair.
If interested, you can learn more about the competition and apply here. Applications are due October 15, 2022.
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About the AI for the Planet Alliance
AI for the Planet is an alliance created by Startup Inside, with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and BCG GAMMA as knowledge partners, and in collaboration with the AI for Good Foundation; the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); and the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT).
It is a unique, multidisciplinary, and diverse coalition intended to: 1. Promote innovation in applying advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to climate challenges, supported by global experts from academia, startups, and the public and private sectors; 2. Act as a global platform for identifying and prioritizing the leading tools and use cases for AI in addressing the climate crisis; 3. Identify and champion the most promising solutions for addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation and resilience, especially in the Global South, offering the solutions visibility and recognition; 4. Ensure impact at scale through concrete and measurable actions, such as building access to funding and to practitioners on the ground; and 5. Facilitate the development of networks between project teams, investors, and experts in the field—including startups, corporations, and the public sector.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Energy Transfer LP.
Shareholders who purchased shares of ET during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
DEADLINE: August 2, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/energy-transfer-lp-loss-submission-form-2/?id=29284&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of ET during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 2, 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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Man arrested after shooting at car in Ada
ADA, Okla. (KXII) - A man was arrested after officers said he fired a gun at another vehicle.
Ada Police said 18-year-old Gage Murphy and a minor were arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.
Captain Engel said victims, Michelle Teel, Tierra Miller, and Josh Myrick, stated they were headed South bound on Broadway Avenue in the 2000 block when a silver pickup came up beside them and began driving erratically. When they attempted to pass the pickup, the driver identified as Murphy reached his hand out of the window of the pickup with a black automatic pistol and fired a shot at their vehicle.
Officers said once the shot was fired the suspects vehicle turned back northbound on North Broadway and were followed by the victims who were then able to call central dispatch and give them the license plate number of the pickup. After positively identifying the license plate a traffic stop was initiated.
Officers said while searching the pickup they located a loaded small black semi auto 22- caliber pistol under the passenger front seat. Multiple bags of marijuana, a backpack, a grinder, rolling papers, a dab ring, and a methamphetamine pipe were also found inside of the pickup.
Murphy was arrested and taken to the Pontotoc County Justice Center and was booked in for possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, felony discharge of a firearm, possession of CDS, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.
One of the three minors inside the pickup was charged with possession of CDS, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia, and was taken to Pontotoc County Justice Center to be placed in a detention center after refusing to sign a citation.
The two other minors were charged through the Tribal Court System with possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia, given citations, and released to their guardians.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, cybersecurity firm Ascent Solutions celebrated the grand opening of another campus in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California. The new location at 1902 Wright Place adds a West Coast presence to the firm's headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and its center for cyber excellence in Coppell, Texas.
"Our mission to save the world from cybercrime starts in America," JD Harris, CEO, said. "We're strategically expanding our business in the Federal space, our center for cybersecurity excellence in Texas, and our presence on the West Coast in San Diego. I had the privilege of speaking at our Carlsbad ribbon-cutting ceremony and visiting the completed space. Our investment in California is part of a definitive goal to expand across the U.S. and internationally. We will become the world's top cybersecurity provider."
Josh Decker, Ascent's Senior Director of Cybersecurity Services and head of the Carlsbad office, said, "We're committed to spreading our cyber expertise across the country. This office is already poised for further expansion, providing space for our consultants to collaborate and an even higher rate of client interaction. Our West Coast team is thrilled to continue to drive Ascent's expansion."
Choosing San Diego County continues to channel investment toward Ascent's geographic expansion. This is the firm's third strategic addition in 2022, building on a revolutionary cyber facility in Coppell, Texas and the creation of a Federal cybersecurity venture. The third office location allows for closer partnership with technology and security organizations and benefits Ascent through proximity to college campuses with cybersecurity programs like the University of San Diego, Palomar College, and other recognized schools with grads looking for cybersecurity positions.
Ascent plans to continue its high-growth trajectory, providing the best service to customers and key Microsoft partners and heavily influencing the West Coast tech scene.
Ascent is the partner to solve the most challenging cybersecurity problems. The firm is built to evolve cybersecurity posture, modernize Microsoft solutions, and manage entire security ecosystems. With constantly advancing capabilities, including incident response and CMMC, Ascent provides organizations with the consulting excellence and operational expertise needed to build a safer tomorrow. For more information visit www.meetascent.com.
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addalai.bouchoc@meetascent.com
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Which Lion King blanket is best?
As one of Disney’s most beloved animated films, “The Lion King” has about as much branded merchandise as a film franchise can have. Since the film’s release and subsequent Broadway play a few years later, the franchise has produced an industry’s worth of clothing, toys, jewelry and more than a few blankets.
If you’re looking to snuggle with Simba or Scar, the best “Lion King” blanket on the block is Lambs & Ivy’s “Lion King” Sherpa baby blanket. This super-soft polyester blanket features an adorable depiction of young Simba that’s sure to put a smile on any young “Lion King” fan’s face.
What to know before you buy a Lion King blanket
What is “The Lion King”?
“The Lion King” is an animated film released by Disney in 1994. It’s primarily a tale about Simba, a young lion slated to become the next leader of the animal kingdom that his father, Mufasa, currently rules. When his nemesis Scar murders Mufasa, Simba is banished from the kingdom. Simba learns life lessons with the help of new friends Timon and Pumbaa and returns to Pride Rock as a grown lion to avenge his father and return the kingdom to its former glory. After the movie’s wild success, a “Lion King” Broadway play hit theaters in 1998, featuring all the music and characters from the original film. “The Lion King” is considered one of Disney’s greatest films by fans and critics alike.
Who would enjoy a Lion King blanket?
“The Lion King” fan base includes people of all ages, making a Lion King blanket a great gift for anyone who enjoys the film. However, it’s important to note that most Lion King blankets are baby blankets. There’s a much more diverse selection of designs and fabrics in that category. Still, more than a couple of handmade specialty throw blankets would make excellent gifts for adult fans.
Who are some of the characters that would be on a Lion King blanket?
Some of the characters who appear most on Lion King blankets are Simba, Mufasa, Scar, Timon, Pumbaa and Nala. If you’re a fan of any of these characters, you should have no problem finding a blanket you’ll love. Many Lion King blankets also depict scenery and quotable lines and lyrics from the film.
What to look for in a quality Lion King blanket
Materials
The fabrics used in your Lion King blanket will determine how warm it is and how well the graphic will hold up over time. Polyester or fleece is a great material for these blankets because they are easy for manufacturers to add graphics to and won’t fade in the wash. Fleece is also an exceptionally warm fabric that is soft to the touch.
Art style
The most integral part of any Lion King blanket is the graphic. You’ll want to find a blanket with an art style that feels artful and accurate to the movie. Some blankets feature printed graphics, while others have embroidered patches depicting characters and settings from the film. Printed graphics might look more realistic than embroidery, but they’re also more susceptible to fading over time.
Size
Lion King blankets come in a variety of sizes. Baby blankets are usually around 30 inches by 35 inches, while throw blankets are 50 inches by 60 inches. Some manufacturers allow you to choose custom sizes. Keep in mind that prices tend to get steeper as the blankets get bigger.
How much you can expect to spend on a Lion King blanket
Most Lion King blankets range from $10-$40. However, a few handmade options are available that cost well over $100.
Lion King blanket FAQ
Are these blankets machine washable?
A. The vast majority of these blankets are made from synthetic fibers like polyester, so you should have no issues running them through the washing machine. However, you run the risk of degrading the graphic quality if you wash them too often.
Is there a sequel?
A. “The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride” came out in 1998, and a live-action remake of the original film came out in 2019. Both films received mixed reviews from critics and fans. Disney is currently working on a live-action sequel to the 2019 film.
What’s the best Lion King blanket to buy?
Top Lion King blanket
Lamb & Ivy Picture Perfect “Lion King” Sherpa Baby Blanket
What you need to know: This blanket has an adorable depiction of Simba getting ready to play and a super-soft sherpa back.
What you’ll love: The soft sherpa backside is warm and perfect for swaddling. The art style is detailed and accurate to the film.
What you should consider: It’s a little pricier than many comparable products.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Lion King blanket for the money
Disney “Lion King” Simba Leaves Baby Blanket
What you need to know: This comfortable baby blanket features an all-over print of Simba and some floral patterns.
What you’ll love: The all-over print design allows for multiple illustrations of Simba. The polyester fabric should keep the graphic looking fresh even after multiple washes.
What you should consider: Some owners report that the fabric is a bit thin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Disney “Lion King” Popcorn Coral Fleece Blanket
What you need to know: This snuggly coral fleece baby blanket includes an embroidered patch of Simba looking lovable as ever.
What you’ll love: The embroidered patch makes the graphic on this blanket have more longevity than many of its printed competitors. The coral fleece fabric makes it one of the warmest “Lion King” baby blankets.
What you should consider: The art style isn’t as accurate as some of the screenprints on other blankets.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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Police accused of arresting man they did not want to run for office, prosecutor says
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. (WXIX) - A police department in Indiana is being investigated after allegations surfaced of officers targeting a man and arresting him for rape because they did not want him in an elected position.
The man is not being named by WXIX because he is not facing any charges.
The officers under investigation are members of the Brookville Police Department.
Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp announced Tuesday he had dismissed the charges, adding he’s disturbed at the conduct of the investigation and arrest. Huerkamp has requested that Indiana State Police investigate.
Court documents claim the man wanted to run for Brookville Town Board but was known to police for being anti-law enforcement.
Judson McMillin is the man’s attorney.
“Keep in mind that the board is the boss of the law enforcement,” he said.
McMillin said the officers claimed they smelled marijuana on the man and his friend.
“And they then got a search warrant, went into the house and arrested both individuals for possession of marijuana and some other things,” McMillin said. “And then (they) also arrested the individual who was running for the town board for the old rape charge. So, there’s a lot of problems with it.”
Huerkamp said he was never going to charge the man with rape.
“They were going to arrest an individual who was running for the town board on these 9-month-old allegations that they already knew were not going to be filed as a criminal charge,” McMillin said.
Court documents claim a witness, later identified as Aleese Whitamore, came forward saying the officers encouraged her to run against the man.
“It just makes me uncomfortable knowing that you’re trying to ruin someone’s life basically, over your small town politics,” she said.
Whitamore recalled being approached about running for town board.
“He says, ‘Yeah, he’s trying to take the spot on the board, and we don’t want him on the town board,’” she said. “I was like, ‘Why is that?’ He said, ‘Well, he hates cops.’”
However, Whitamore said she never wanted to be involved with the board.
“Small town politics is too much for me,” she said. “So, I just stay out of it.”
Whitamore’s testimony helped clear the man.
McMillin said while he appreciates local law enforcement, he’s disappointed in what happened to his client.
“Any time you start mixing police power with political preferences you got major problems, and that’s what we had here,” McMillin said.
WXIX reached out to the Brookville Police Department and the town board president to see if the officers involved are being reprimanded but have not yet heard back.
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National Champ Jayhawks set to land in Topeka Tuesday afternoon
Published: Apr. 5, 2022 at 8:47 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The University of Kansas men’s basketball team has made plans to return to the Sunflower state Tuesday afternoon.
The Jayhawks will come home with the NCAA National Championship trophy in hand, after Monday’s 72-69 win over the North Carolina Tarheels.
The team will tentatively land at Topeka Regional Airport at 3 p.m. They will then head to KU’s Memorial Stadium for a celebration in Lawrence.
We will post further information as it becomes available.
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RCPD searches for woman with warrants for false crime reports, traffic violations
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County Police are searching for a woman with two active warrants regarding interference with law enforcement, false crime reports, resisting arrest and traffic violations.
The Riley County Police Department says in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Aug. 10, that officers are searching for Brecken Hess, who has two active warrants out for her arrest.
RCPD noted that Hess is wanted for two counts of failure to appear - one for interference with law enforcement and falsely reporting crime and the other for driving while suspended, resisting arrest, defective headlamps and unsafe turning or stopping.
Combined, RCPD indicated that Hess’ warrants hold a total bond of $5,500.
If anyone has information about Hess’ whereabouts, they should report it to RCPD at 785-537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's Dental Network, LLC ("TDN"), a leading multi-specialty dental practice network and support organization to dental providers in Florida, has officially formed a partnership with Eastman Periodontics & Implants, a multi-location dental practice led by Lindsay Eastman, DDS, MS for over 42 years. With offices in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, Florida, the addition of Dr. Eastman further expands the depth and geographical coverage of TDN's periodontic specialty capabilities to seven locations and the first practice location in the Bradenton market.
"As we continue to expand our footprint across new geographic markets, relationships with top clinicians like Dr. Eastman solidify our position across the West Central Florida coast and bring new opportunities for us to serve patients with best-in-class care," says Ryan Taylor, DDS, MS, head of periodontics at TDN.
Established in 1980, Eastman Periodontics & Implants has two state-of-the-art periodontal dental practices in Bradenton and Manatee Counties. Both incorporate the latest techniques in reconstructive periodontics, tissue engineering, dental implant placement, and were among the first to provide computer guided implant surgery in the Unites States.
"We continue to seek partnerships with clinicians who share our same values and commitment to patient care and clinical excellence," says Kevin Krause, DMD, chief executive officer for TDN. "Dr. Eastman and his team are dedicated to our mission to create a multi-specialty dental network that puts people first in every act of care, service and partnership and we are excited to welcome them to TDN."
"For me, the decision to join TDN was based on the core values and principles we share. Our practice is family run in partnership with my wife Marny, our daughter Dr. Christie Craighead and son-in-law Dr. Justin Craighead. We value integrity and treat our patients with love and compassion." says Lindsay Eastman, DDS, MS. "Like us, TDN is a people-first organization, and it is a dream come true to join a group of like-minded people."
Today's Dental Network is a premier multi-specialty concierge dental practice network and support organization focused on providing complete turnkey practice management outsourcing solutions to a captive network of best-in-class, entrepreneurial, dentist specialists & surgeons across the Southwest Florida region. The company offers a full suite of solutions and services through its centralized business office including IT systems, infrastructure & security, finance and accounting, sales & marketing solutions, human resources, risk management, legal and compliance administration, as well as acquisition and de novo practice expansion support. Today's Dental Network offers a truly integrated community network model with the depth and breadth of services and local geographic coverage to provide a true "infant-to-senior" continuum-of-care service offering through a single patient experience. For more information, please visit www.tdn.care.
HealthEdge Investment Partners, LLC is an operating-oriented private equity firm founded in 2005 that focuses exclusively on the healthcare industry. HealthEdge seeks to achieve superior returns by investing in businesses that benefit from the knowledge, experience, and network of relationships of its partners. HealthEdge's partners have more than 100 years of combined operating experience in healthcare as CEOs and investors. For more information on HealthEdge, please visit www.healthedgepartners.com.
Synergistic Capital Partners is a healthcare-focused private equity firm led by healthcare experts and physicians with over a century of combined healthcare expertise. SCP generally invests solely in the healthcare services sector, where their investment methodology is rooted in patient-centered care and provider-centric values which has led to superior investment performance across their investment portfolio. To learn more about SCP, please visit: www.synergisticcapitalpartners.com.
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ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart and liver failure, announced today the commencement of a proposed public offering of $100 million of its shares of common stock. All of the shares will be offered by TransMedics. TransMedics also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of its common stock in an amount of up to 15% of the number of shares sold in the offering.
J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Cowen are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the proposed offering. Canaccord Genuity is acting as lead manager for the proposed offering.
The securities described above are being offered by TransMedics pursuant to its automatically effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 3, 2022. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in the registration statement and related preliminary prospectus supplement that TransMedics will file with the SEC for more complete information about TransMedics and this offering. An electronic copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained, when available, by visiting the SEC website at www.sec.gov or from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by telephone, at (866) 803-9204; from Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014; or from Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, by telephone at (833) 297-2926, or by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification of these securities under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About TransMedics Group, Inc.
TransMedics is the world's leader in portable extracorporeal warm perfusion and assessment of donor organs for transplantation. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company was founded to address the unmet need for more and better organs for transplantation and has developed technologies to preserve organ quality, assess organ viability prior to transplant, and potentially increase the utilization of donor organs for the treatment of end-stage heart, lung, and liver failure.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, including statements about the completion, timing and size of the proposed public offering of our common stock. Each forward-looking statement is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include those related to market conditions and satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering. There can be no assurance that we will be able to complete the public offering on the anticipated terms, or at all. Applicable risks also include those identified under the heading "Risk Factors" and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, or under the heading "Risk Factors" included in the preliminary prospectus supplement related to the proposed public offering to be filed with the SEC and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Additional information will be made available by our annual and quarterly reports and other filings that we make from time to time with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. 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 update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
Investor Contact:
Brian Johnston
631-807-1986
Investors@transmedics.com
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In support of PlatON project goal of free circulation of data assets around the world
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encentive has officially joined the PlatON ecosystem and received a grant from the LatticeX Foundation to apply Encentive's turn-key, multi-chain dApp building platform to user tools and interoperability development for LatticeX's PlatON network. PlatON is a next-generation Internet infrastructure protocol based on the fundamental properties of blockchain and supported by a privacy-preserving computation network. It provides a trading platform for data assets, algorithm models, and computing power, combining cryptography-based privacy-preserving computation and blockchain technology to achieve the free circulation of data assets around the world.
The Encentive Web3 OS turn-key DeFi Module Builder will provide a PlatON on-ramp to community leaders, influencers, and enterprises who use Encentive to create and customize modules for their own DeFi apps. Encentive's Web3 OS capabilities include farming, staking, NFT marketplaces, GameFi, OTC, and more. With these tools community leaders can dramatically increase the empowerment and growth potential of the communities they serve. Encentive enables anyone with a community following to create a DEX overnight on many chains at once and customize the DEX's properties to serve best and incentivize that community.
Where Web 2.0 was driven by the advent of mobile internet, social network and cloud computing technology, the intelligent web vision is built upon three new layers of technological innovation: blockchain, A.I. and the Internet of Things (IoT). While A.I. will play a critical role in tagging web content, and of course putting it to use in novel ways, the key to completing the leap from Web 2.0 to the intelligent web universe of 3.0 remains in the protocols for privacy and ownership.
A.I. projects and enterprises do not have access to larger valid datasets to train better models, and published models can quickly become out of date without effort to acquire more data to re-train them. As a result, the focus of AI has shifted from an orientation centered on AI-based algorithms, to one on big data architectures that guarantee security and privacy. Isolation of data and protection of data privacy is becoming the next challenge in the field of A.I.
By combining blockchain and privacy-preserving computation with A.I., PlatON will help to realize the full potential of AI in Web 3.0.
Encentive's role in the blockchain component includes building out the infrastructure and economic incentives through robust cross-chain capability, including pioneering work with Alchemy Pay to offer fiat-to-crypto on/off ramps, allowing users to seamlessly employ DeFi functions that require crypto transactions from their wallet addresses as well as credit card payment options.
The user tools and interoperability initiative with PlatON is a critical extension of Encentive's Web3 OS, adding momentum to Encentive's core mission to help users and organizations to incentivise their communities with powerful Web3 applications, including sophisticated DeFi marketplace tools such as staked and farmed trading pairs, customized liquidity provider fees, native tokens & NFTs, airdrop functions, and user referral rewards. Moreover, as the Encentive and PlatON ecosystems deepen their integration, a leading model for application deployment and access will emerge, lowering barriers and accelerating the inevitable migration of Web2's billions of users to Web3.
About Encentive
The Encentive Web3 OS enables code-free overnight deployment of peer-to-peer DeFi apps and marketplaces starting from a community of one, plus fiat/crypto on/off ramps. Any individual or organization can establish the next great DeFi app or marketplace almost instantly, complete with farming and staking, fine-tuned to benefit and serve the governance needs and trading preferences of their own unique communities and missions. The Encentive Web3 OS DeFi dApp Builder gives users the power to build their own core teams and communities around their own style of incentives, setting and adjusting transaction fees, stake-pool interest, referral rewards, governance protocols, and more.
Website: https://encentive.io
Dapp: https://app.encentive.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Encentive_io
Medium: https://medium.com/@encentive
About LatticeX's PlatON
PlatON was initiated and promoted by the LatticeX Foundation. Based on the basic properties of the blockchain and supported by a privacy-preserving computing network, PlatON provides the next-generation Internet basic protocol featuring "computing interoperability". It builds a computing system jointly assembled by cryptographic algorithms such as verifiable computing, secure multi-party computing, zero-knowledge proof, homomorphic encryption, and blockchain technology to provide public infrastructure under an open-source architecture for global artificial intelligence, distributed application developers, data providers as well as various institutions, communities, and individuals with computing needs.
Website: https://www.platon.network/en | https://latticex.foundation/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/PlatON_Network
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlatON_Network | https://twitter.com/LatticeX_SGP
Discord: https://discord.gg/jAjFzJ3Cff
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HALIFAX, NS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, announces that Rita Middleton, CEO and interim CFO of International Solar Solutions Inc., has been appointed as an independent director of the Company. Middleton will fill a seat on the board of directors of WildBrain (the "Board") being vacated by director Alan Hibben, who will be stepping down as of September 1, 2022, for personal reasons. Don Wright, Chair of the Board, will replace Hibben as Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee at that time.
Rita Middleton has over twenty-five years' strategic senior management experience, including operational start-up, dynamic growth environments, and industry regulatory and public company compliance. She has more than 10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, including carbon-emission credits development, ocean tidal energy, and most recently the manufacture and distribution of micro-solar energy solutions including the modular solar attic fan.
From 1990 to 2008, Middleton was in the broadcast and entertainment industry. Initially she was with CUC Broadcasting, a Canadian media company primarily in the business of cable television distribution. She then worked in increasingly senior finance, corporate development and technology roles at Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., one of Canada's largest and most successful international media companies, which was listed on the TSX and NASDAQ. She was Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Technology Services, with Alliance Atlantis at the time the company was sold for CA $2.3 billion in 2007.
Eric Ellenbogen, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chair of WildBrain, said: "Rita's entrepreneurial drive and deep experience with large public media companies, finance, accounting and management make her a perfect addition to our Board, bringing tremendous expertise and energy. We're pleased to welcome Rita and look forward to benefitting from her insights and leadership experience."
Don Wright, Chair of WildBrain's Board of Directors, said: "We would like to thank Alan Hibben for his time on the Board and the outstanding diligence he has brought to his role, providing strong oversight and leadership. Alan has been a paragon of good governance, representing the best interests of WildBrain's shareholders. We wish him all the best for the future."
Alan Hibben said: "I am very proud of the improvements that the Board and management have made in governance, strategy and financial flexibility over the last few years at WildBrain. I am confident that the efforts made to improve shareholder value will continue and accelerate in the future."
Investor Relations: Nancy Chan-Palmateer - Director, Investor Relations, WildBrain
nancy.chanpalmateer@wildbrain.com+1 416-977-7358
Media: Shaun Smith - Director, Corporate & Trade Communications, WildBrain
shaun.smith@wildbrain.com
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At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library – one of the world's most extensive – we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba! Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. At our 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animation studio in Vancouver, BC, we produce such fan-favourite series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Chip & Potato, Carmen Sandiego, Go, Dog. Go! and more. Our shows are enjoyed worldwide in more than 150 countries on over 500 streaming platforms and telecasters, and our AVOD business – WildBrain Spark – offers one of the largest networks of kids' channels on YouTube, garnering billions of views per month from over 245 million subscribers. Through our leading agency, WildBrain CPLG, we also license consumer products and location-based entertainment in every major territory for our own properties as well as for our clients and content partners. Our television group owns and operates four family entertainment channels that are among the most viewed in Canada. WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at WildBrain.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" under applicable securities laws with respect to the Company including, without limitation, statements regarding the business strategies and operational activities of WildBrain, the future financial and operating performance of WildBrain, and the value of WildBrain's shares. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to the Company. Actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, among other things, include the risk factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time including matters discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form and annual Management Discussion and Analysis. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AAL, BMRA, IS, YSG, and RIG.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- AAL: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=AAL&prnumber=071420225
- BMRA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=BMRA&prnumber=071420225
- IS: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=IS&prnumber=071420225
- YSG: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=YSG&prnumber=071420225
- RIG: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=RIG&prnumber=071420225
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A worldwide leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, Tarkett North America has refreshed and expanded its iQ® Granit™ collection and introduced the coordinating iQ® Eminent™ collection within their high-performance homogeneous vinyl sheet and tile products. Designed with healthcare spaces in mind, Tarkett's iQ products are low-maintenance, durable enough to maintain their performance under high-traffic wear and contribute to healthy, rejuvenating indoor environments.
"Created in Ronneby, Sweden, iQ Granit and iQ Eminent embody the very best of Scandinavian design," said Janette Murray, senior design manager for Tarkett North America. "Every detail has a purpose, from superior infection control and softened acoustics options, to state-of-the-art technology that promises zero refinishing for the life of the floor. With organic patterns and a warm color palette, the collection is continually restored with a simple dry buffing—so your floor, your space and your people can maintain top performance."
iQ Granit's soft, tonal chip designs are inspired by the beauty and resilience of natural stone. The 43 available colorways from iQ Granit and iQ Granit Sense flow together for a palette that helps us retreat, reflect, and recharge. iQ Granit Sense is more tonal, while iQ Granit offers more color variation in its visual accents.
iQ Granit Acoustic adds impact sound reduction, further enhancing spaces where quiet reflection and peaceful healing are desired.
"According to research, quieter healthcare settings have been shown to improve clinical efficiency, diminish stress, and support the healing process," said Margaret Bartholomew, healthcare segment manager, Tarkett North America. "In addition to contributing to better indoor air quality, iQ Granit Acoustic reduces impact sound by 16 dB. These aren't just floors—they're the essential foundation to creating spaces for holistic wellness."
"At a time when indoor air quality is of the utmost importance, prioritizing a healthy indoor environment should be top of mind," said Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd. "Healthcare facilities are investing more and more in going 'beyond code,' to optimize healthier indoor air and healthy buildings. Tarkett's dedication to prioritizing a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, not only of the indoor space, but also the people occupying that space, is very much aligned with our values of ESG and Scientific Excellence. We value Tarkett's dedication to improving indoor air quality, and ultimately helping to improve lives."
To optimize the indoor environment and support better indoor air quality, iQ Granit is ortho-phthalate-free and CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® by Allergy Standards Ltd., a certification program endorsed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
"Indoor air quality is so important for patients who have asthma and especially important in healthcare facilities," said Kenneth Mendez, CEO and President of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. "We congratulate Tarkett for their innovation and commitment to promoting healthy indoor air quality in healthcare facilities with the first CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® flooring that is designed specifically with the needs of healthcare facilities in mind."
New to the North American market in the expanded collection are iQ Eminent & iQ Eminent Unisense™—two visuals with differing scales that offer greater color contrast and the handcrafted look of terrazzo. These collections offer a smaller, more refined palette of 25 colorways that coordinate with iQ Granit to enhance wayfinding and creative layouts.
Beyond their soothing aesthetics, Tarkett's iQ homogeneous vinyl sheet products are scientifically engineered to prevent the spread of infection, simplify care and maintenance, and support better indoor air quality. Their proprietary iQ construction gives all Tarkett iQ products superior wear, stain, and abrasion resistance, as well as the ability to retain their original beauty over time with nothing more than an occasional dry buff – no wax of finish needed for the life of the floor.
This advanced composition also meets all the requirements for reducing the spread of pathogens, while maximizing return on investment. Installed with heat-welded seams, iQ homogeneous vinyl sheet floors have a continuous, scratch-resistant surface that reduce spaces that could potentially harbor mold or pathogens. Additionally, iQ's flexible material can be formed to create an integral cove base between the floor and wall with a gentle radius to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt.
For more information, visit contract.tarkett.com/iQgranit.
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of €2.8 billion in 2021. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.
Visit www.tarkett.com (North America) or www.tarkett-group.com (Global)
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Funeral Services for Mr. James A. (Jim) Hankins will be held on Wednesday, April 13, at 10:00 AM at Harker Heights United Methodist Church.
James A. (Jim) Hankins, age 87, of Harker Heights, Texas passed away peacefully at home with his family on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Jim was born in Roswell, New Mexico on January 7, 1935. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1954. While in high school he was active in ROTC and continued while at New Mexico A&M University. Jim graduated from New Mexico A&M University with a degree in Agriculture. He was also stationed in Korea; Fort Bragg, NC; Myrtle Beach AFB, SC; Fort Benning, GA; Dallas; Fort Sam Houston, TX; Germany; and retired at FT Hood. Jim married Mary Carolyn Merritt in Myrtle Beach, SC on August 18, 1963.
After retiring from the military, he had a successful career as a Regional Salesman for ChemRex, a Construction Chemical Company. His territory included Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mexico.
Jim was awarded Salesman of the Year multiple times during his 17 year career with them. He was well respected as a problem solver for his customers.
Finally, after retiring from ChemRex in 2000, he was able to ranch full time. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He owned a ranch in Lampasas County. He worked to improve the grass, planting Bedol. Jim also raised Boer Goats and Black Baldy Cattle. Jim believed in taking care of his family, troops and later his customers. He had a strong work ethic and believed in honest dealings with all. Jim was a member of the Harker Heights United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn; son, Kelly and wife Dr. Elizabeth Mattson; daughter, Dr. Linda Hankins; grandchildren Clayton and Erin Hankins; his sister Dorothy Schultz; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Noble and Debbie Hankins and brothers Bob and Jack.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors at 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or the Army Emergency Relief Fund 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161,13th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202.
There will be a Visitation on April 12th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial with Full Military Honors, will follow the Funeral Service at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Hankins family.
Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen is in charge of the Arrangements.
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The event features some of the leading influencers in the legal and compliance space with over 30 sessions, including AI integrated product releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mitratech, a leading global provider of legal, compliance, and HR software, kicks off its customer conference, Interact, in Nashville TN. The annual event brings over 300 of the best minds in legal and claims, compliance, risk, and HR for two-and-a-half days of exclusive user insights and networking. With more than 30 panels, workshops, keynotes and presentations, the event runs from August 14-17.
This year will feature notable speakers in the legal and GRC space including Ryan O'Leary
Research Director, Privacy and Legal Technology at IDC, Michael Rasmussen, GRC analyst from GRC 20/20, Rohit Gulati from HBR Consulting, Justin Hectus, CIO at KP Labs, and many more.
"We are thrilled to host platform experts, industry voices, and strategic partners at Interact 2022. They will be covering an array of topics that have been carefully tailored to the specific needs of our customer base," said Mike Williams, CEO of Mitratech. "This can't-miss event is a unique chance for our customers to supercharge their organization's platform capabilities, network with their peers and get to know Mitratech's rapidly expanding global network."
Mitratech will also be announcing the release of several product developments at Interact, including TeamConnect InvoiceIQ, a new suite of features within Mitratech's flagship enterprise legal management product that operationalizes the latest machine learning technologies.
Mitratech's enterprise risk product, Alyne, will showcase new cutting edge AI-driven capabilities for document summarization and evidence checking to help companies understand complex documents and streamline audit processes. Additionally, Mitratech's contract management product, EraCLM, will reveal a set of integrations with leading word processing and CRM tools.
Interact 2022 is sponsored by Morae Global Corporation, HBR Consulting LLC, Black Kite Technologies, Kroll LLC, PwC, Consilio LLC, Wisetime (an Anaqua Company), FTI Consulting Inc, Kranium Consulting, KP Labs, Uplevel Ops, and the Clear Law Institute, LLC.
For more information: https://mitratech.com/interact/
Mitratech is a proven global technology partner for corporate legal, risk, compliance, and HR professionals seeking to maximize productivity, control expense, and mitigate risk by deepening organizational alignment, increasing visibility, and spurring collaboration across an enterprise. Mitratech serves over 2,000 organizations worldwide spanning more than 160 countries.
For more info, visit: www.mitratech.com
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- Nuvaxovid™ is New Zealand's first and only protein-based COVID-19 vaccine
- Nuvaxovid™ can now be used as a first or second booster dose for adults aged 18 and older vaccinated with any primary series vaccine
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that New Zealand's Medsafe has granted expanded provisional approval for Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as a heterologous and homologous booster dose in adults aged 18 and older.
Following the expanded provisional approval decision by Medsafe, New Zealand, people may now choose Nuvaxovid as their first and/or second COVID-19 booster dose(s) after completion of their primary series using any of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
"We are pleased to offer another booster choice and the only protein-based COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 18 and older in New Zealand," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "As New Zealand endures winter months where thousands of COVID-19 infections are being recorded each day, we believe our vaccine is a strong option, particularly given its broad immune responses to a wide range of circulating variants."
The request for expanded provisional approval for the booster dose is supported by data from Novavax' Phase 2 trial conducted in Australia, from a separate Phase 2 trial conducted in South Africa, and from the UK-sponsored COV-BOOST trial. As part of the Novavax-sponsored Phase 2 trials, a single booster dose of Nuvaxovid was administered to healthy adult participants approximately six months after their primary two-dose vaccination series of Nuvaxovid. The third dose produced increased immune responses comparable to or exceeding levels associated with protection in Phase 3 clinical trials. In the COV-BOOST trial, Nuvaxovid induced a significant antibody response when used as a heterologous third booster dose.
In the Novavax-sponsored trials, following the booster, local and systemic reactions had a median duration of approximately two days. The incidence of Grade 3 or higher events remained relatively low. Safety reporting of reactogenicity events showed an increasing incidence across all three doses of Nuvaxovid, reflecting the increased immunogenicity seen with a third dose. Medically attended adverse events, potentially immune-mediated medical conditions, and severe adverse events occurred infrequently following the booster dose and were balanced between vaccine and placebo groups.
As a booster for adults, Nuvaxovid is also provisionally registered in Australia and approved in Japan, and is actively under review in other markets.
New Zealand previously granted provisional approval for Nuvaxovid in adults aged 18 and older in February 2022. Novavax' sponsor in Australia and New Zealand is Biocelect Pty. Ltd.
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The trade name Nuvaxovid™ has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Important Safety Information: New Zealand
- Nuvaxovid is contraindicated in persons who have a hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients.
- Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended and a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis to the first dose of Nuvaxovid.
- Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation, or stress‐related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from an acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination.
- Nuvaxovid should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia) because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals.
- The efficacy of Nuvaxovid may be lower in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Administration of Nuvaxovid in pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus.
- The effects with Nuvaxovid may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
- Individuals may not be fully protected until 7 days after their second dose. As with all vaccines, vaccination with Nuvaxovid may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- The safety and efficacy of Nuvaxovid in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age have not yet been established. Limited data are available.
- The most common adverse reactions observed during clinical studies were headache, nausea or vomiting, myalgia, arthralgia, injection site tenderness/pain, fatigue, and malaise.
For more information on Nuvaxovid, including the Summary of Product Characteristics with Package Leaflet, Prescribing Information and Important Safety Information, adverse event reporting instructions, or to request additional information, please visit the following websites:
- Medsafe COVID-19 Vaccine Status of Applications
- Medsafe Information for Prescribers/Consumers
- Novavax global authorization website
About the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373)
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) Phase 3 Trials
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and over in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the United States, compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, the vaccine achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and over was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, has received authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the FDA, European Commission, and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including for additional indications and populations such as adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent format Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, including an Omicron strain based vaccine and bivalent Omicron-based / original strain based vaccine, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational combination vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents, and as a booster, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373, and the expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; unanticipated challenges or delays in conducting clinical trials; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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BCHD Board votes 5-0 to select developer, operator and design-build team. With campus remodel focused on preventive wellness for all ages, goal is to address everything from the need for assisted living to teen mental health
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a 5-0 vote, the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) Board of Directors approved the selection of a developer, operator and design/build team for the proposed Healthy Living Campus at a special board meeting August 8th, 2022.
PMB, which has developed more than 100 health care projects, and Watermark, the ninth largest senior living operator in the U.S., will be the developer and operator, respectively, for the Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) facility on the BCHD campus. PMB/Watermark included a design-build team in their final proposal: CallisonRTKL, a multinational design-build architecture firm that's worked on more than 100 projects in and around Los Angeles; and Suffolk Construction, with 39 years of general contracting experience across the U.S., including the design of more than 800 senior living units in California, round out the collaborative effort.
"During a lengthy, meticulous selection process with input from the community and advisory groups, PMB/Watermark presented the most impressive, detailed plan," said Tom Bakaly, BCHD CEO, who cited their work at the Peninsula Wellness Community in Burlingame, Calif., as a model for the Healthy Living Campus. "They're collaborative and their team understands our need for social and fiscal responsibility, innovation and developing a sustainable campus."
The campus redevelopment began in 2017 when BCHD first presented a modernization plan to replace the 60-year-old former hospital building on their 11-acre campus bordered by N. Prospect Ave., Beryl St., Flagler Ln., and Diamond St. Since then, extensive public outreach produced more than 60 meetings and 1,500-plus comments and responses that evolved the vision and the revised master plan to create a state-of-the-art campus that serves all ages throughout the Beach Cities community, which consists of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, Calif.
"The Healthy Living Campus is an innovative project that aligns with our corporate ethos – to improve health care delivery, affect positive change and have a beneficial impact on the community," said Nolan Weinberg, vice president of development for PMB, which specializes in developing health care real estate across the U.S. "This unique opportunity – with abundant partnership and programming prospects – brings an incredible intergenerational project to the Beach Cities."
With a focus on preventive health and wellness (more than 70 percent of chronic diseases can be prevented), the vision and campus plan approved by the BCHD Board of Directors foresees an energy-efficient, seismically compliant campus that will include a youth wellness center (mental health services for ages 12 – 25); two acres of green space and bike/walking paths replacing acres of asphalt; outpatient programs that help people age in their homes; a 217-unit RCFE facility; community activities that include Yoga, moais and cooking classes to promote preventive health; and more.
"The alignment between Watermark, PMB, our design-build team and the health district is the future for modern senior living," says Bryan Schachter, chief investment officer for Watermark, which currently operates 72 senior living facilities across the U.S., including 15 in California. "This was a thorough, impressive selection process and we're eager to apply our experience from across the nation – and particularly in California – to fully execute this exciting project."
The finance model for the campus revitalization is a public-private partnership, which utilizes private investments in public projects to bolster taxpayers' return on investment. This philosophy enabled BCHD to provide a $3.01-to-$1 return on investment for tax revenues received in fiscal year 2020-21.
More information from BCHD's August 8 meeting, including the agenda and board packet, is available at https://www.bchd.org/board-directors-meetings.
PMB is a purpose-driven healthcare real estate developer with a mission to improve healthcare delivery, effect change, and positively impact communities. Our company is 100 percent focused on healthcare real estate across the continuum of care including behavioral health, life sciences, ambulatory care centers, medical office buildings, inpatient hospitals, post-acute hospitals, senior living facilities, and parking structures. PMB has developed over 115 facilities to date representing approximately 6 million square feet. The firm owns and manages 70 medical facilities comprising over 5.2 million square feet. For more information, please visit our website at www.pmbllc.com or our blog at https://pmbllc.com/pmb-beach-city-health-districts-healthy-living-campus-modernization-moves-forward/
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iscoe Law Firm, one of Florida's leading personal injury attorney teams, today shared some core elements in an amusement park accident claim for consumers to better understand. The most common injuries at amusement parks are premises liability claims.
Gary T. Iscoe, Esq. Founding Partner of Iscoe Law Firm says that in order to bring a successful amusement park accident claim, there are several elements that must be present.
When you go to a store, to a restaurant, to a business, or to an amusement park, you are owed a duty of care that amounts to the property owner or manager is responsible for maintaining the property in the reasonably safe condition that other reasonable property managers maintain in similar situations.
If the amusement park in question failed to live up to each of the expectations outlined in the safety regulations or otherwise failed to maintain the property in the reasonably safe condition necessary, it amounts to a breach in the duty of care owed to you and to other guests in the park.
The park's breach of duty – or negligence – must have been the direct cause of the accident that caused you to be injured.
Finally, in order to recover on your losses in an amusement park accident claim, you must have experienced legal damages, which can include:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Earnings
- Pain and Suffering
Since 1991, Gary T. Iscoe, a Trial Lawyer, has been dedicated to holding the powerful accountable for taking advantage of the powerless. From representing clients in serious injury cases, wrongful death cases, class actions, and other lawsuits including medical malpractice, and product liability. Gary and his team understand Florida's complex personal injury laws.
Iscoe Law fights hard for the injured and holds auto insurers like State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, GEICO, Liberty Mutual accountable for the pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages suffered by its clients.
Iscoe Law offers a free initial consultation at one's home, office, hotel, or hospital. For more information or schedule a free consultation, call 800-800-6500 or visit www.iscoelaw.com
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SHANGHAI, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the pre-research work for ISO/PWI 13228 Test Method for Automotive Lidar has officially kicked off. As the enterprise representative from China, Hesai acts as the group leader in the ISO Working Group (ISO/TC22/SC32/AHG1), and Valeo acts as the deputy group leader. Along with international leading enterprises such as Denso, Bosch, Sony, Nissan and ZF, all parties will jointly formulate the international standards for automotive lidar.
According to the research report of CICC, the global market scale of OEM-installed automotive lidar is expected to reach 106.6 billion yuan by 2025. As many series production vehicles equipped with lidar are set to launch within the next two years, it is increasingly important to form international standards for automotive lidar.
The formulation of ISO/PWI 13228 will impact the global lidar industry in the following ways: First, it provides universally standardized descriptions for automotive lidar performance, enabling upstream and downstream enterprises to compare and evaluate lidar products; Secondly, it standardizes the test methods for automotive lidars' key performance, which reduces the risk of perception failure and improves the safety of intelligent vehicles on the road; Thirdly, it standardizes the management of the automotive lidar market, ensuring lidar products satisfy international basic standards; Finally, it helps enterprises reach consensus on terminologies and technical specifications of automotive lidars, promoting the knowledge exchange and technical cooperation on a global scale.
Leading the Formulation of Global Lidar Standards
This is not the first time Hesai took the lead in global lidar standards formulation. In February 2020, Hesai launched the UL4700 Proposal, which was incorporated into the American National Standards, other participating companies including Bosch, Continental AG, Intel, and Motional. In February 2022, Hesai joined IEC TC76 Standardization Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission on behalf of China, participating in the discussion and formulation of the IEC 60825 Optical Radiation Safety Standards.
In October 2021, under the guidance of National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization, with Hesai as the Chair, Baidu as the Co-chair, they jointly led the pre-research for GB/T Performance Requirements and Test Methods of Automotive Lidars, promoting the implementation of China's automotive lidar standardization with over 30 industry-leading enterprises and institutions.
A Pioneer in the Field of Lidar Safety
Besides promoting the drafting of automotive lidar standards, Hesai is also a pioneer in lidar safety. Hesai launched the world's first lidar that has obtained ISO 26262 ASIL B Functional Safety Product Certification, certified by German SGS-TÜV.
In addition, Hesai has developed a 3-in-1 system that includes functional safety, SOTIF and network safety, which is integrated into Hesai's entire product line's lifecycles.
Hesai will continue to lead the standardization of lidar industry and establish high-standard safety system for all of its products, safeguarding the operations of autonomous driving and ADAS.
About Hesai Technology
Founded in 2014, Hesai Technology is a global leader in lidar technology for autonomous driving and ADAS. Its vision is to empower robotics and elevate lives through high-performance, reliable, and low-cost 3D sensors. Hesai has developed exceptional R&D capabilities, accumulating deep expertise in optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. The company has been granted hundreds of patents globally for its industry-leading technologies, in areas such as proprietary lidar chips, functional safety, and interference rejection. Hesai's new manufacturing center for automotive production will commence operation in 2022, with a planned capacity of over 1 million units. Hesai has won customers spanning over 90 cities in 40 countries, including leading autonomous driving developers, OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and robotics companies.
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The penalty phase in the trial of Parkland, Florida, school shooter Nikolas Cruz is set to begin in earnest Monday after months of painstaking jury selection that itself was impacted by the wave of gun violence beyond the Broward County courtroom.
Opening statements are expected to start weeks after 22 people -- 12 jurors and 10 alternates -- were picked for the panel tasked with helping decide whether Cruz is sentenced to death or life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine's Day 2018.
Cruz pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting that thrust victims' families and teenage survivors into the national spotlight as they urged elected officials to do something -- anything -- to stem the tide of mass shootings.
Since Cruz has already pleaded guilty, the jury in the penalty phase will confront the question not of his innocence but his punishment: Prosecutors want the death penalty; Cruz at a minimum faces life in prison.
If jurors recommend a death sentence, they must do so unanimously. Ultimately, though, the judge will decide whether to adhere to any recommended death sentence or send Cruz to prison for life.
Cruz had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School before he went to the school on February 14, 2018, carrying with him a rifle bag with an AR-15-style rifle and a backpack that held firearm magazines and a tactical vest, according to an outline of events laid out by prosecutors.
He opened fire inside a three-story building, shooting at students and teachers in hallways and classrooms as he made his way up through each floor, prosecutor Michael Satz said in October.
Fourteen of those killed were students: Alyssa Alhadeff, 14; Martin Duque Anguiano, 14; Nicholas Dworet, 17; Jaime Guttenberg, 14; Luke Hoyer, 15; Cara Loughran, 14; Gina Montalto, 14; Joaquin Oliver, 17; Alaina Petty, 14; Meadow Pollack, 18; Helena Ramsay, 17; Alex Schachter, 14; Carmen Schentrup, 16; and Peter Wang, 14.
Geography teacher Scott Beigel, 35; wrestling coach Chris Hixon, 49; and assistant football coach Aaron Feis, 37, also were killed -- each while running toward danger or trying to help students to safety.
More than four years later, wounded victims and their families will finally get their day in court, when they're expected to offer victim impact statements as part of the proceedings. But it comes against a backdrop not too dissimilar from the days after the Parkland shooting.
The US is gripped by a gun violence epidemic, with more than 350 mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which tracks the incidents in which four or more people are shot, excluding the shooter.
There was the racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, in mid-May, followed soon after by the massacre of elementary school students and teachers in Uvalde, Texas. And just this month, a gunman opened fire at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, killing seven people and wounding dozens.
During selection of Cruz's jury, his defense attorneys asked the court for a delay, arguing the "wave of emotion" triggered by the recent shootings would undermine Cruz's right to a fair trial, court records show. But state Judge Elizabeth Scherer denied the motion, saying shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde had not compromised court proceedings or Cruz's ability to get a fair trial.
A fraught jury selection process
Of the 12 jurors, seven are men and five are women. Nine alternates are women, and one is a man.
Ultimately, the court spent weeks whittling down a pool of hundreds of potential jurors, working to determine who could commit the time to serve -- both sides expect the penalty phase to last months, they've told the judge -- and probing their thoughts on the case and whether they could be fair, among other issues.
Several weeks after jury selection began, the process was disrupted when bailiffs on April 27 restrained Cruz against a wall to protect him from people "making a threat," Scherer told Cruz's attorney. A potential juror was "mouthing expletives" at Cruz, prompting other jurors to become "belligerent," said the judge, who dismissed the rest of the prospective jurors who were in the room.
In another instance, about a dozen potential jurors were dismissed when one of them wore a T-shirt referencing the shooting, CNN affiliate WPLG reported. One of Cruz's attorneys took issue with the shirt, which bore Marjory Stoneman Douglas' official colors of silver and burgundy and read, "Teacher Strong #neveragain #msdstrong."
"She obviously did that on purpose to get out of jury selection," the judge said, according to the TV station. Scherer dismissed the rest of the panel.
Penalty phase could include crime scene visit
Cruz now faces a jury because a defendant in Florida deemed guilty of a capital offense undergoes a separate phase of court proceedings to determine the sentence. In the penalty phase, the court reviews the case and the defendant's history to decide whether he or she deserves death or a lesser sentence like life in prison.
The court generally will hear reasons why the defendant should or should not be put to death, known as aggravating factors and mitigating circumstances, respectively.
In Cruz's case, the jury must be unanimous in finding beyond a reasonable doubt that at least one aggravating factor exists. If that happens, jurors must then be unanimous in recommending the defendant be put to death, or his sentence would default to life in prison without the possibility of parole. If they recommend death, the judge could choose to follow that recommendation or sentence Cruz to life instead.
The penalty phase could include jurors visiting the scene of the mass shooting, according to court documents, which show Scherer approved, writing it would allow the jurors to analyze "several of the aggravators" the state seeks to prove.
The building remains intact, having been sealed for the last four years, WPLG has reported.
Survivors and members of the victims' families are also expected to provide victim impact statements, sharing with the court how the defendant's actions have affected them.
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WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 19th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium just announced Modzy as one of the ten finalists for the 2022 Innovation Showcase as its ModelOps & MLOps platform represents a cutting edge solution that provides both strong value and innovation to the enterprise IT space. Modzy will receive key exposure to many of the world's most creative and influential IT executives at the Symposium May 22-23, 2022.
"We're proud to have been selected as a finalist for the 2022 Innovation Showcase," says Josh Sullivan, CEO & Co-founder at Modzy. "Organizations today lack a key piece of the puzzle to running AI at scale, which is a central platform to deploy, run, integrate, and monitor all of their models in production."
"We are honored to recognize these finalists for the 2022 Innovation Showcase," said Anton Teodorescu, Chair of the Innovation Showcase. "Opportunities abound for these early-stage companies to form valuable partnerships with CIOs at the Symposium as their innovative technologies can help shape the future of business."
After careful consideration, the Innovation Showcase Judges evaluated and selected Modzy for this honor based on four important criteria:
- Have an enterprise IT solution product available in the market;
- Are a start-up with less than $10 million in 2021 annual revenues;
- Are selling enterprise IT solutions to CIOs or corporate IT departments; and
- Show innovation and/or strategic value and potential impact on the top and/or bottom lines.
For a full list of Innovation Showcase finalists visit http://www.mitcio.com/innovation.
The Innovation Showcase will take place at 4:30 p.m. EDT US at MIT's Samberg Conference Center on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The full agenda for the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, First Hybrid Edition, is available at mitcio.com/agenda and tickets are available for purchase here.
About Modzy
The Modzy model operations platform accelerates the deployment, integration, and governance of production-ready AI. Supported by a growing community of data scientists, developers, infrastructure managers, and IT leaders, Modzy was built to solve the toughest problems with using AI at scale. With integrations for the leading data science and DevOps tools, teams count on Modzy to quickly and easily build AI-enabled applications in standard, repeatable, and secure way. By leveraging Modzy as a central location for monitoring all AI across the enterprise or at the edge, leaders can establish governance and security while generating higher returns from AI.
About the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium
The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is the premier global conference for CIOs and digital business executives to become more effective leaders. In one day, CIOs and senior IT executives explore enterprise technology innovations, business practices and receive actionable information that enables them to meet the challenges of today and the future. The Symposium offers a unique learning environment by bringing together the academic thought leadership of MIT with the in-the-trenches experience of leading, global CIOs and industry experts. The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium is organized and developed by the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association, the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE), and the MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research (CISR). For more information and to register for this year's Symposium, visit www.mitcio.com.
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ATLANTA -- Efforts to carve three new cities out of Cobb County failed Tuesday night after voters shot down ballot measures in the eastern, western and southern portions of the suburban Atlanta county.
The proposed city of East Cobb failed by the largest margin with 5,900 in favor, good for 26.6% of the vote to 16,289 opposed, or 73.4%. Lost Mountain in west Cobb failed 42% to 58% with the anti side up over 4,000 votes, and Vinings in the south came closest to passing at 55% to 45%, decided by 255 votes out of 2,555.
“I think it was the right vote,” Marietta state Rep. Don Parsons, the sole Cobb Republican who voted against the legislation in the House that put the referendum on the primary ballot, said. “I think it was the correct vote on part of people within the proposed city limits to vote it down.”
Parsons does not live within the proposed city limits, so the question did not appear on his ballot and he did not campaign against it, but parts of his district were within one version of the boundaries and bordering others.
In a floor speech during the 2022 legislative session, Parsons questioned whether the proposed area was cohesive enough to make up its own city as well as whether the public support was there to do so.
Cityhood proponents said incorporating would allow residents to have more direct say in their government on issues like zoning. Cobb, once a Republican stronghold, has been at the forefront of Georgia’s shift to a purple state as younger, more diverse residents have been moving in.
Some long-time residents say they worry those new neighbors will bring big city problems like crime and traffic to their suburban haven, and proponents warned of looming threats like subsidized housing, laundromats and car washes being built adjacent to their bucolic back yards.
The no vote should not be interpreted to mean west Cobbers want that density, said state Rep. Ed Setzler, an Acworth Republican and sponsor of the bill to create Lost Mountain.
“One thing I know for sure is that, overwhelmingly, the citizens of west Cobb want to preserve the low-density rural, residential nature of west Cobb,” he said. “Overwhelmingly, 85 plus percent do. And the question was, is this objective better accomplished through a municipality, or is it better accomplished through maintaining our current government structures?”
Setzler says the correct answer is the former, and he charges the anti-city contingent with using conservative residents’ mistrust of government to dissuade them from supporting a measure he says would bring the people closer to their representatives.
Warnings of out-of-control density rang hollow to many of the voters Dora Locklear spoke with. She is chair of West Cobb Advocate, a group that opposed cityhood.
“When you show up and you talk to your commissioner, and you’re familiar with zoning, and you know how those decisions are made, then there’s no room for misinformation and assumptions because a city government cannot come in and just arbitrarily rewrite zoning laws. That’s why we have a future land use map,” she said.
Locklear said proponents exaggerated the threat of high density developments being built near their homes. Residents’ current elected official, District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill, has been a stickler about zoning, she said.
“There were 40-something cases that took place that involved District 1, in not one of those was she outvoted, and there was only one that was not a 5-0 vote,” she said. “And in fact, in 22 of the cases, applications were withdrawn after she told the developer or the applicant that their request did not meet the future land use map or zoning and therefore she would not be recommending for approval.”
Gambrill said Cobb Commissioners defer to colleagues who represent districts where projects are proposed.
Voters also were skeptical of claims their taxes would not increase, Locklear said.
“What made the biggest difference was when the voters and the people that we were connecting with connected the dots that the franchise fees that the feasibility study was claiming would make a $3 million surplus, once people understood who pays those franchise fees initially and they realized that they had been misled and they realized that it was coming out of their pocket, they were like, ‘No, this is not OK,’" she said.
Cityhood opponents also claimed the process for the three cities was rushed when compared with other cityhood measures including Milton in north Fulton County, which incorporated in 2006.
“This happened very, very quickly,” Bob Lax, a board member of the East Cobb Alliance, which opposed cityhood, said. “The substitute bill was introduced in January, it was voted on in February, it passed the governor’s desk by the end of February. That process in Milton was 14 months. So it was just run through super fast. There were a lot of unanswered questions. The financials of public safety were very concerning for most people, and they were concerned about losing those public safety services, which was my biggest concern as well.”
Smyrna Democratic state Rep. Teri Anulewicz compared east Cobb to its neighbor, Sandy Springs, which incorporated in 2005.
“With Sandy Springs, that process took decades,” she said. “And during that time, there were many, many, many open discussions of what exactly cityhood was going to mean to people who lived within the city limits, and that really didn’t happen with these cities,” she said.
A major bone of contention was the decision to place the measure on Tuesday’s ballot instead of November’s general election as originally planned. Opponents suggested the authors did so under the belief the primary would see higher turnout among Republicans, but the decision may have backfired, Anulewicz said.
“I think they were banking on lower turnout helping them,” she said. “What I think they vastly underestimated was the reality. I mean, everyone knows primary voters tend to be very educated, well-informed and motivated voters. And the cityhood movements clearly did not do an adequate job of making the case. The onus was on them."
Setzler pushed back against that suggestion. The Lost Mountain vote was held in May so that, if the bill passed, residents could elect their first mayor and council in the November general election, which is likely to have higher turnout, he said.
Lax said he’s planning to petition legislators to take another look at how cities are created. He’d like to create rules specifying that a city’s feasibility study match what’s in the cityhood bill lawmakers vote on, that the studies must be peer reviewed and require a certain amount of time between the release of a study and when a bill can be voted on.
Locklear also wants state action, including expanding feasibility studies to a five-year window and requiring them to consider the fiscal impact on the county new cities exit from.
“We cannot continue to be creating or approving these little piecemeal governments all over the state,” she said. “That’s not what the Georgia constitution is set up for. If we could address it at a state level, it doesn’t mean that no cities would ever form again, what it means is that the cities would be constitutional, and the voters will be informed on what they’re voting for.”
For now, pro-cityhood residents have no recourse but to hope the Board of Commissioners stick with their agreement to honor residents’ desire for a green, uncrowded community, Setzler said.
Other Cobb voters have one last chance at establishing a new city this year, in south Cobb’s Mableton, where voters will be asked to consider incorporating in November.
Mableton briefly became a city in the early 1900s, but disbanded a few years later after a major flood necessitated more money than city coffers could provide.
The fate of Cobb’s other three proposed cities should be a wake-up call to Mableton proponents, Anulewicz said, but efforts there are not doomed.
The added time for discussion helps, she said, and so does the fact that, unlike the three failed cities, Mableton’s proposed city government would operate in a similar way as Cobb’s existing six cities.
“I would recommend that they do a pretty detailed inquiry and post mortem and talk to people to see what happened, because they have six months to make their case to the voters, and I think that the voters didn’t appreciate being rushed for these votes,” she said.
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BUFFERZONE was named winner of the coveted Global InfoSec Award during the 2022 RSA Conference. BUFFERZONE offers Enterprises & MSSPs an easy to install, highly successful and cost-effective cyber security solution
SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BUFFERZONE, a provider of next-generation endpoint security solutions that protect organizations and individuals from advanced threats such as ransomware, zero-days and phishing scams, has won the Most Innovative Endpoint Security Award for 2022 from Cyber Defense Magazine, a leading digital information security magazine.
The prize was granted to BUFFERZONE during the RSA Conference 2022, which is taking place on June 6 - 9, 2022 in San Francisco.
"The prestigious InfoSec award illustrates BUFFERZONE's leading position in the field of developing innovative and easy to deploy solutions that protect organizations from ransomware and cyber-crime attacks," said Israel Levy, BUFFERZONE's CEO. "The fact that we were recognized as the most innovative endpoint security solution indicates that BUFFEZONE is an ideal solution for enterprises & MSSPs looking to offer an easy to install, highly successful and cost-effective solution."
Levy added that the company sees innovation as a cornerstone of its business strategy. "Our aim has always been to come up with innovative solutions that will offer a safe workspace that is protected not only from current threats but also from future ones," said Levy. "The fact that we focus on prevention and isolation rather than detection enables BUFFERZONE to offer its customers excellent security that protects the entire organization."
"We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cybercrime," said Yan Ross, Editor of Cyber Defense Magazine. "BUFFERZONE is absolutely worthy of this coveted award and consideration for deployment in your environment."
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USDA plans to give $550M to help struggling farmers
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 1:24 PM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has earmarked more than half a billion dollars to fund initiatives for farmers.
This comes from two provisions signed into law under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Around $300 million will go toward projects to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who are struggling.
The rest is designated for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s program that focuses on educational opportunities for minority-serving institutions.
Groups and organizations interested in either program need to apply by late October.
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| 2022-08-24T18:46:40Z
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Mphasis bullish on aiding enterprises unlock the path of technology transformation; on track to creating 1000 technology jobs over two years in Alberta
CALGARY, AB, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mphasis, (BSE: 526299) (NSE: MPHASIS), an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, deepens commitment to Canada with the inauguration of a delivery centre in Downtown Calgary, Alberta; and is open to welcoming enterprises for technology transformation and employment for deserving talent. The Mphasis business ecosystem, is strongly positioned to reinforce the region's reputation as a leading hub for digital transformation, AI, quantum computing, and more, and contribute to Canada's growing digital sector by aiding enterprises unlock the path of technology transformation.
Canada is fast becoming one of the world's leaders in science, research, and technological innovation. According to Calgary Economic Development, Alberta's spending on digital transformation is set to surpass C$20 billion between 2021-2024, with Calgary companies accounting for C$7.5 billion. Digital transformation spending is set to grow by thirteen per cent on average across all industries in Alberta, with the energy and retail sectors the most rapid adopters.
Mphasis is aligned to the Alberta government's priorities and objectives of economic development by strengthening innovation, boosting exports, and increasing foreign investment in this province by offering next-generation digital technology services to both existing and new Fortune 500 clients.
"The establishment of Mphasis' new office in Calgary is yet another indicator of Alberta's rapidly diversifying economy. Our technology sector is one of the fastest growing in the world as more and more companies, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers discover Alberta's incredible potential. This new office will build on that momentum and propel Alberta forward in technological research and development. We look forward to seeing Mphasis contribute to an Alberta digital technology workforce that is second to none," said Honourable Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta.
"Alberta's technology and innovation space is taking off and Mphasis is taking it even further with its presence in Calgary. We have the talent and the entrepreneurial spirit here in Alberta to bring forward ideas and businesses that will have global benefit. Alberta's economy is rapidly diversifying and creating thousands of tech jobs," said Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Innovation.
"The past three years, Canadian businesses have made great strides in digitizing their operations, especially in the recent years. While one in three business are digitizing; there is great potential for all enterprises to leverage Mphasis' global expertise, approach to transformation, backed by next-generation solutions to build momentum and reenergize their growth trajectory. Mphasis' investment in Canada extends beyond growing our offices; we are thrilled to create an ecosystem for Canada's workforce to upskill in digital technologies and work with Fortune 500 companies globally. Looking forward to welcoming our first set of employees in Calgary and to building great partnerships with Enterprises and Institutions in the region," said Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Director, Mphasis.
"As Calgary's reputation for tech and innovation grows, more companies like Mphasis are recognizing the value our city offers including the ability for their employees to build a rewarding career and great life here. It also highlights the importance of continuing to invest in tech scale-up efforts, essential in attracting more growth to our city," said Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
"Mphasis's new Calgary Delivery Centre exemplifies the diversity of Calgary's future-focused economy when a global IT solutions provider sees this city as the location of choice in North America to work with companies to accelerate digital transformation across all sectors of the economy," said Brad Parry, President and Chief Executive Officer, Calgary Economic Development.
"With the opening of its new facility in Calgary, Mphasis recognizes the abundance of talented and qualified people in our city. The partnership between Mphasis and the University of Calgary is fueled by our shared vision to grow Alberta's vital digital economy. Together, we are creating a world-class technology hub, and we will strive to leverage this incredible opportunity to accelerate emerging sectors – including AI, cloud services, and quantum computing – for the benefit of all Albertans," said Dr. Ed McCauley, President and Vice-chancellor, University of Calgary.
Mphasis brings scale and specialization to the Canadian market beyond the Calgary Delivery Centre by investing in clients and talent across the country. Last year, Mphasis formed strategic partnerships with the Government of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the City of Calgary to accelerate talent development and development of a quantum computing ecosystem in Calgary, driving R&D and job creation in the technology sector. Mphasis is also developing additional unique Canadian partnerships in Alberta and across the country to capture emerging growth opportunities.
"Digitization is a major driver of Canada's economic growth, with Calgary emerging as a leading light in the country's innovation ecosystem," said Rohit Jayachandran, Senior Vice President, and Head Strategic Accounts, Mphasis.
"We are seeing heightened demand for next-generation technology transformation services, with huge scope for Mphasis to expand its footprint in Canada. The launch of our new centre marks an important milestone and will enable us to leverage the significant pool of top talent in the local market to further enhance our offering for our Canada-based clients," he added.
"Alberta's tech sector is growing by the minute with new, innovative, and exciting investments. As Alberta continues to be a leader in tech, organizations globally are noticing the talent pool and business-friendly environment the province has to offer. As we invest in growing our talent, Alberta will continue to position itself as a clear destination of choice for investors around the world," said Rick Christiaanse, CEO, Invest Alberta.
Mphasis has opened applications for a range of digital skillsets in the field of application development, including testing and DevOps professionals, scrum masters, and IT infrastructure support personnel across leading tech stacks, as well as project managers and other key project delivery management roles.
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Mphasis' purpose is to be the "Driver in Driverless Car" for Global Enterprises by applying next-generation design, architecture, and engineering services, to deliver scalable and sustainable software and technology solutions. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis'Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2™=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis' Service Transformation approach helps 'shrink the core' through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis' core reference architectures and tools, speed, and innovation with domain expertise and specialization, combined with integrated sustainability and purpose-led approach across its operations and solutions are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients. Click here to know more. (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS)
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Biden going to SKorea, Japan in May to discuss China, NKorea
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel next month to South Korea and Japan, his first trip to Asia since taking office last year, to consult with allies on growing threats from China and North Korea.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced the May 20-24 trip Wednesday. Both allies host significant U.S. military contingents, and the trip comes as North Korea has escalated its nuclear missile testing and China has grown more assertive in the region.
Biden will meet separately with newly elected President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, Psaki said.
In Tokyo, Biden will also meet with the so-called “Quad” — which also includes Australia, Japan and India — as they aim to forge stronger partnerships to contain China in the Indo-Pacific.
It will be Biden’s fourth foreign trip as president. He traveled to Poland and Belgium in March following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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| 2022-04-29T23:15:53Z
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(NerdWallet) – As prices on goods and services continue to rise because of inflation, scaling back expenses isn’t the only way to free up cash to cover essentials.
Credit cards can feature valuable perks for new applicants, whether your goal is to pay off debt or save on costs. Even if you already have a card, you may be sitting on targeted offers, rewards or benefits that could make a difference.
Here are some ways to maximize value from a credit card.
1. Introductory offers
If you’ve got good credit (a FICO score of 690 or higher) and a big expense coming up, consider financing it with a credit card that offers a 0% intro annual percentage rate on purchases and a sign-up bonus. As long as you pay off the balance, you’ll save on interest charges and potentially recoup some of the cost of the purchase with that bonus.
If you have good credit but want to pay off existing debt, a balance transfer credit card may lower costs. It allows you to transfer high-interest debt from another issuer and pay it off at a lower interest rate — ideally at a 0% APR for a period of time.
“There is going to be a [balance transfer] fee, so you have to shop around a lot of times,” says Melissa Cox, a certified financial planner and advisor at Fetterman Investments, a Dallas-based financial planning firm.
Aim for a fee of 3% of the transferred balance or lower. Compare that fee with the cost of long-term interest payments on your current card to determine which option saves more money. If the balance transfer makes sense, make a plan for it.
“If you know that the transfer is going to be six months before the interest starts kicking in, you want to have a plan to get as much of that debt paid off in that six months,” Cox says.
You can typically find promotional periods for balance transfers that run under two years. And you may not need to apply for a new credit card to get such a deal; some card issuers provide targeted balance transfer offers to existing cardholders.
2. Buy now, pay later options
Some major issuers have built-in “buy now, pay later” options on their credit cards that let you pay off eligible purchases in installments for a fixed fee or interest rate.
The predictability of these types of payments can make it easier to budget for them, and such plans could save you money if their fee or interest rate is cheaper than your card’s normal APR. The plans don’t require a credit check, and you can generally still earn rewards on purchases if the card offers them.
3. Rewards on purchases
A credit card that offers a rewards rate of 2% back on all purchases — or 3% or more back in specific categories — can help lessen the pain of rising prices.
For instance, let’s say you spend $500 a month at the supermarket. A credit card that earns 5% back on groceries could net you $25 back in rewards each billing cycle. Over the course of a year, that adds up.
If your current credit card falls short on rewards for frequent spending categories like gas, dining out or groceries, consider one that better aligns with your spending.
4. Merchant-specific discounts
Some major credit card issuers offer discounts or rebates when you use a credit card to shop with specific merchants in categories like everyday purchases, gifts and travel. These one-time offers may be found in your account or email, and you normally have to “activate” them or add them to your card.
You’ll snag more value if the eligible credit card also earns rewards on the purchase.
5. Benefits
Money-saving benefits like cell phone insurance may be sitting in your wallet. You can get coverage for damaged or stolen devices up to a maximum amount when you use cards with this benefit to pay the monthly bill. There’s typically a small deductible, and terms usually apply.
For Tony Florida — the primary account holder of his family cell phone plan — the savings from his credit card’s cell phone protection benefit add up. If he were paying his cell phone provider for protection, it could cost $14 or more per device monthly. Cell phone repairs could also be pricey. When his sister dropped her phone and broke it, he filed a claim using the benefit on his card, paid the deductible and got reimbursed.
“They just gave me a statement credit for the estimated cost of the phone,” says Florida, who’s also a content creator of the YouTube channel Thrifty Tony. “It was like over $500 that they reimbursed us for.”
The claims process is a bit clunky, according to Florida, but he says it’s still worth it since you’re not paying extra money for this benefit.
If your card lacks this perk, it may have others. For instance, you might have price protection, which refunds the difference in price of an item found advertised at a lower price elsewhere. To find out which benefits your credit card offers, contact the issuer or log in to your account.
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| 2022-06-18T17:22:31Z
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SEATTLE, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LumiThera Inc., a commercial stage medical device company offering photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment for ocular damage and disease, today announced the purchase of MacuLogix assets by its wholly owned subsidiary. MacuLogix, Inc., is the leader in early diagnosis of dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) patients and developer of the wearable AdaptDX Pro® dark adaptometer. The device allows eye care professionals to measure dark adaptation, which is used to diagnose dry AMD in patients earlier than any other technology. The AdaptDx Pro, launched in 2020, is available for sale in the US, Canada, EU and other countries.
"The core technology measures the inability to visually adapt to low levels of light, a key clinical marker seen in patients with early AMD. Dark adaptation technology has been validated in 42 peer-reviewed papers," stated Greg Jackson, Ph.D., former MacuLogix Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder. "Over 1 million AdaptDX tests have been performed and about 200,000 patients have been newly diagnosed."
LumiThera's announcement follows the release of its positive 13-month U.S. LIGHTSITE III treatment data in intermediate dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) patients with the Valeda® Light Delivery System. The LIGHTSITE III trial enrolled 100 subjects, who are receiving Valeda treatments every 4 months. A 13-month efficacy timepoint for all patients met the predesignated primary best corrected visual acuity endpoint with a statistically significant improvement over the sham group (p = 0.02). The study showed improvements in best corrected visual acuity in intermediate dry AMD subjects with over 50% showing a line or better improvement on the eyechart with a mean of 9.7 letters gained for the responders. The pivotal U.S. study and previous clinical studies will support FDA submission for potential US approval. Valeda is currently approved in Europe and several countries in Latin America.
In March, LumiThera announced the acquisition of the Diopsys® Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) and Electroretinogram (ERG) vision testing technology. The Diopsys product line, is an established diagnostic and monitoring system that measures the electrical activity of the retina of the eye in response to a light stimulus, providing a quantitative vision measure to assist in diagnosis and monitoring of eye disease.
"AdaptDx Pro can identify dry AMD patients at the earliest timepoint, in advance of pathology, and before vision loss," stated Clark E. Tedford, Ph.D., President and CEO, LumiThera, Inc. "The AdaptDx wearable, light-based early diagnostic for dry AMD adds a complementary assessment of retinal health to the LumiThera product line, further expanding LumiThera's synergistic platform of products for eye care professionals. We are excited to combine diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring platforms to provide a complete solution for dry AMD patients."
AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for people aged 65 and older. Losing central vision can make it harder to see faces, drive, or do close-up work like cooking or fixing things around the house. The overall prevalence of AMD is estimated to increase 7-fold with age, from 4.2% in those aged 45–49 years, to 27.2% in those aged 80–85 years. Globally, the prevalence is estimated to increase by 20% between 2020 (195.6 million) and 2030 (243.3 million).
MacuLogix, Inc. equips eye care professionals with the instrument, tools and education needed to effectively manage patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by leveraging the science of dark adaptation through its AdaptDx® and AdaptDx Pro® guided by Theia™. Dark adaptation functional testing technology from MacuLogix enables eye care professionals to detect, monitor and treat AMD three years before it can be seen clinically. MacuLogix's AMD Excellence Program® provides each customer with in-practice training and treatment best practices to support the implementation and optimization of dark adaptation testing. Visit www.maculogix.com for additional information.
Diopsys, Inc. is a leader in modern visual electrophysiology medical devices that help eye care professionals analyze the entire visual pathway for visual and neuro-visual disorders. The company provides Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) vision testing technology.
LumiThera is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on treating people affected by ocular damage and disease including dry age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in adults over 65. The company is a leader in the use of PBM for treatment of visual disorders. The company is commercializing the office-based Valeda® Light Delivery System to be used by eyecare providers as medical treatments.
The Valeda Light Delivery System has been granted authorization to use the CE Mark by an EU Notified Body as required for commercial use in the European Union only. Valeda is available in select countries in Latin America. Valeda is not approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA.
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Election 2022: Trump endorsement flip scrambles Alabama race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Standing in the sweltering summer heat on the steps of the Alabama Capitol earlier this month, Republican Senate candidate Mo Brooks was hailed by organizers of the Jan. 6, 2021, rally in Washington for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and keep former President Donald Trump in power.
“I was proud to stand with Mo Brooks on that stage that day,” said Amy Kremer, chair of Women for America First. “Mo has the truth on his side.”
Less than 10 hours later, Trump returned the favor by snubbing the congressman — for a second time — and instead endorsing rival Katie Britt in Tuesday’s Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Britt’s former boss, retiring GOP Sen. Richard Shelby.
Alabama is one of a handful of states holding contests Tuesday at the midpoint of a primary season that has been shaped by Trump’s effort to influence the GOP. In Virginia, Republicans are choosing between Trump-aligned congressional candidates to take on some of the most vulnerable Democrats in the fall. And in Georgia, Democrats will settle several close races, including deciding which Democrat will challenge Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state who overcame a Trump-backed challenge last month.
In Washington, D.C., meanwhile, Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser is seeking reelection amid concerns over homelessness and rising crime.
But the Alabama Senate runoff has drawn particular attention both because of the drama surrounding Trump’s endorsement and the fact that the winner will likely prevail in November in a state Trump won twice by more than 25 percentage points.
Trump initially endorsed Brooks in the spring of 2021, rewarding an ardent champion of his baseless claims of a stolen election. Brooks had voted against certifying President Joe Biden’s victory and delivered a fiery speech at the rally that proceeded the U.S. Capitol insurrection, telling the crowd, “Today is the day that American patriots start taking down names and kicking ass.”
But nearly a year later, Trump rescinded his support after the pair’s relationship soured and as the conservative firebrand languished in the polls. Trump blamed his decision on comments Brooks had made months earlier, at an August rally, when he said it was time for the party to move on from the 2020 presidential race — comments Trump claimed showed Brooks, one of the most conservative members of Congress, had gone “woke.”
But the move was widely seen as an effort by Trump to save face amid other losses, and Brooks alleged that it came after he informed Trump that there was no way to “rescind” the 2020 election, remove Biden from power, or hold a new special election for the presidency.
Trump’s un-endorsement was widely expected to end Brooks’ campaign. Instead, Brooks managed to finish second in the state’s May 24 primary, earning 29% of the vote to Britt’s 45% and forcing a runoff.
Brooks tried once again to get Trump to endorse him, but Trump, who has had a mixed record in backing winning candidates, instead chose Britt, Shelby’s former chief of staff, calling her a “fearless America First Warrior.”
While Brooks and Britt have similar views, their race represents a clash between two wings of the party and different generations. Shelby for decades epitomized the old-guard political style, using his clout and relationships to quietly steer federal projects and funding to his home state.
Britt, 40, has the endorsement of Shelby and other establishment Republicans, as well as deep ties to the state’s business community, reflected in her 2-1 fundraising advantage over Brooks.
Brooks, 68, is known for his bombastic oratory style. The six-term congressman was a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and has made his opposition to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell a pillar of his campaign, embarking on a “Fire McConnell Tour” of town halls. A super PAC affiliated with McConnell contributed $2 million to a PAC opposing Brooks.
He also has the backing of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who say he would be a needed hard-line addition to the Senate.
“This is a race about conservatives versus the establishment,” Paul said Friday in north Alabama. “We need a fighter. We’re not going to get it if you send us any old Republican. We need a fighter like Mo Brooks.”
Britt, meanwhile, stresses her own social conservative beliefs and has tried to paint Brooks as a career politician, saying Alabamians want “new blood.”
“President Trump knows that Alabamians are sick and tired of failed, do-nothing career politicians. It’s time for the next generation of conservatives to step up and shake things up in Washington,” she said after Trump’s endorsement.
Brooks has disparaged Britt as a RINO — the GOP pejorative meaning “Republican in name only” — and maintained he is the only one with a proven conservative record.
Turnout in the race is expected to be low, with fewer than 15% of registered voters likely to cast ballots, according to Secretary of State John Merrill.
Elsewhere, in the nation’s capital, where Democratic primaries effectively decide winners, Bowser is trying to fend off challenges from a pair of City Council members as the city contends with a rash of crime, including a shooting Sunday in one of the city’s busiest nightlife destinations that left a 15-year-old dead and a police officer and at least two others wounded.
In Virginia, voters are set to pick Republican nominees for what is expected to be a pair of the year’s most competitive U.S. House races.
In the coastal 2nd District, state Sen. Jen Kiggans is widely seen as the GOP front-runner in the Republican race to take on Democrat Elaine Luria, a retired Naval commander and member of the House Jan. 6 committee, in the general election. In central Virginia’s 7th District, six candidates are in a competitive race to face Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer.
And in Georgia, Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen is trying to defeat former state Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler in the secretary of state’s race. The winner will face Republican Raffensperger, who rebuffed Trump’s efforts to “find” enough votes to overturn Biden’s win in the state’s 2020 presidential election and beat back a Trump-endorsed challenger in his May 24 primary.
In congressional runoffs, Republican Vernon Jones, a Trump-backed candidate and former Democrat, is competing against trucking company owner Mike Collins for the Republican nomination for the 10th Congressional District seat east of Atlanta.
Republicans also have high hopes of knocking off 30-year Democratic Rep. Sanford Bishop in southwest Georgia’s 2nd District. The GOP is choosing between former Army officer Jeremy Hunt and real estate developer Chris West.
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Colvin reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Sarah Rankin in Richmond, Va., contributed to this report.
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Enter For Your Chance to Win the Perfect Dinner Party Collection to Celebrate Mediterranean Diet Month
LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dinner parties are back on the rise and when it comes to hosting, Genova Premium Tuna knows it's the little details that truly make your event shine. That's why this Mediterranean Diet Month, Genova Premium Tuna and Top Chef judge and cookbook author, Gail Simmons, are teaming up to curate the perfect dinner party collection. It's time to make hosting stress free! Packaged with an easy-to-make recipe guide and beautiful table settings inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, this one-of-a-kind collection is perfect for summer entertaining.
Now through June 30, dinner party pros and novices alike can enter to win one of 75 collection kits by visiting GenovaSeafood.com/DinnerPartyCollection. The premium dinner party collection includes key luxury dinnerware and décor needed to host friends and family in style, including plates, silverware, serving platters and more. Additionally, fans will be able to explore the flavors of the Mediterranean without leaving their home thanks to Gail's Genova Tuna Romesco Salad Board. The one-stop party in a box will make sure all guests – host included – feel like they're on the Mediterranean coast.
"I'm excited to be teaming up with Genova Premium Tuna to giveaway the perfect summer dinner party experience inspired by the Mediterranean," shared food expert and TV personality, Gail Simmons. "I love hosting but not all the prep that comes with it so, to save time and stress, we've curated a collection that features beautiful design and an elevated, but easy-to-make recipe to ensure hosts can get back to enjoying the party before the first course. I always find that incorporating premium ingredients like Genova offers a great way to bring quality flavor and a Mediterranean flair to my go-to party recipes, taking dinner from good to great."
Genova Premium Yellowfin and Albacore Tuna offer a break from the ordinary, with no additives or preservatives. Made with the best cuts of fish, hand-filleted and drizzled with just the right amount of olive oil, Genova Premium Tuna is wild caught and sustainably sourced, naturally high in protein, a great source of Omega-3s, and has uniquely rich and savory flavor that offers a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite.
For more information about Genova Premium Tuna and additional recipe inspiration, including Gail Simmons's Tuna Romesco Salad Board – visit Genovaseafood.com, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
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The exquisite taste of Genova premium tuna is central to countless inspired dishes thanks to its distinct flavor and perfect texture. Discover Genova's rich and savory Yellowfin or Albacore varieties in pure olive oil or water for a mouthwatering taste of Mediterranean flavor that opens up a world of possibilities in your kitchen. For information on Genova, including recipes, serving suggestions and retail locations go to www.genovaseafood.com, and you can find Genova on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
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(The Hill) – The Biden administration faces an uphill battle to convince parents to give COVID-19 shots to children under 5 years old.
More than a year and a half after the first vaccines were authorized for adults, federal regulators and outside advisory panels will finally meet on Wednesday to examine data from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech about their shots’ effectiveness in the youngest children.
If all goes well and the vaccines get authorized, the administration is planning a massive public education campaign to help make sure parents can have their questions answered and learn about the importance of getting their children vaccinated.
Officials have outlined a plan that includes partnering with the online What to Expect community, as well as a range of national organizations, including a “speaker’s bureau” of pediatricians and family physicians who will be able to answer questions about the shots at community events.
Vaccines will be distributed across thousands of different sites, but the administration will focus on frontline providers including pediatricians and primary care doctors, as that is where they expect many families will want to go.
“Our lessons from the past have taught us that in addition to us speaking directly to the public, that our partnerships — partnerships we built over the last 18 months — are going to be critical here — partnerships with doctors and nurses, with faith leaders, with educators, and with community organizations across the country,” Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said.
Children under 5 are the last group eligible to be vaccinated, and there are about 18 million of them who would become eligible. But infectious disease experts think it’s an open question just how strong demand will be.
White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said vaccination campaigns and building vaccine confidence takes time, especially if you need to earn peoples’ trust.
“It builds with trusted voices, physicians, faith leaders, others helping people get vaccinated. This is not a one-and-done, this is not an automatic. That’s what we have seen for kids 12 and above. We’re continuing to see that with kids 5 to 11. And we expect that to be an ongoing journey for kids under 5,” Jha said.
But Jha said the administration doesn’t have internal targets for the initial vaccination rate.
Julie Morita, a pediatrician and executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, said it’s important for trusted providers to listen to and address parents’ concerns, and that won’t happen overnight.
“The reason that parents pause or may not get their children vaccinated is because they’re trying to do what they think is best for their children. And they may have questions or concerns about the safety or the efficacy of the vaccine. And so as pediatricians, as health care providers, … it’s really in our best interest and in the patient’s best interest to really spend the time to talk with the parents, understand what their specific questions and concerns are, and then really address those questions and concerns and over time, work with them to get their children vaccinated,” Morita said.
While some parents of tots are eager to get them vaccinated as soon as possible, the numbers have lagged for older children. Only about 30 percent of kids ages 5 to 11 have been vaccinated with two doses, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
An April poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that less than a fifth of parents of kids under 5 were eager to vaccinate them right away. About half said they definitely wouldn’t, or would do so only if required.
Some parents have expressed concerns about side effects, or that the vaccine is worse than the disease. Others are just ready to get back to normal.
Rupali Limaye, a vaccine expert at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said the widespread acceptance of the virus as a part of everyday life will likely contribute to reduced vaccination rates among the youngest kids.
“Most people here in the states kind of think COVID is over. I think there’s a lot of complacency even compared to a few months ago. And as a result, I think that’s gonna be a key factor here with regards to risk perception,” Limaye said.
The administration’s efforts to partner with trusted messengers are commendable, Limaye said, but the public’s risk perception ultimately matters more.
“I think if people are done with the pandemic, I think that supersedes everything else. I think the trusted messengers, obviously, are very critical and are important. But honestly, I think at this point, people are like, it’s here to stay, what’s the point, why would we get a shot?” Limaye said.
Rachael Piltch-Loeb, a fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said the long gap between the initial rollout of adult vaccines and the expected authorization of kids’ shots will also likely prove to be an enthusiasm barrier.
“I think that initial excitement around the vaccine would have been significantly higher if we were talking about a year ago,” Piltch-Loeb said, but added that it was important to rush out shots for the most vulnerable first.
“I think the fact that initial data on COVID was showing that there were other populations that were at higher risk for severe infection, morbidity and mortality meant that those populations should be prioritized,” Piltch-Loeb said. “But I do think that the point in time we are at in the pandemic is not necessarily incentivizing parents to get the vaccine for their kids.”
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3 dead in shooting at Florida Narcotics Anonymous meeting
EDGEWATER, Fla. (AP) — Three people are dead following a shooting and hostage situation at Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Florida, police said.
Officers responded to a report that a man was shot and a woman was being held hostage Monday night in Edgewater, which is near Daytona Beach.
The other people at the meeting were able escape the offices of Be The Bridge, a nonprofit organization that helps the homeless and others get a fresh start in life. Edgewater police said in a Facebook post that investigators believe it appeared to involve a domestic dispute.
Officers sought to make contact with the suspect to negotiate before a SWAT team breached the building and found the gunman and the two others dead inside, the post said. No additional details were immediately available.
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BONN, Germany, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scanbot SDK is glad to announce that they have changed the legal names of their companies in Germany and in the US to Scanbot SDK GmbH and Scanbot SDK, Inc. respectively. The change is effective immediately.
In 2011, Scanbot SDK set out on their journey as a company named doo GmbH to revolutionize document management. As their focus shifted to scanning and data capture technology and from B2C to B2B, which led to them selling their B2C app Scanbot, they adopted the name of their flagship product, the Scanbot SDK, as their brand name. In the meantime, they had also opened a legal entity in the United States to better serve the needs of their US-based clients.
Scanbot SDK offer SaaS solutions for quick, reliable, and accurate mobile data capture. Their Barcode Scanner SDK, Document Scanner SDK, and Data Capture SDK for iOS, Android, and Web help companies reduce costs by eliminating error-prone manual data entry.
Scanbot SDK is changing their companies' legal names to better reflect their product offering and harmonize their brand globally.
Scanbot SDK are currently in the process of informing all of their customers and partners about this change. For them, everything will stay the same, and besides updating their records, no further action is required on their part.
If there are any questions regarding this change, Scanbot SDK can be contacted via their website's contact form. They will be happy to help with any inquiries.
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BRONX, N.Y., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) has partnered with the Price Family Foundation to fund eight research teams developing novel cancer therapies and improving cancer outcomes for historically marginalized communities in the Bronx. The inaugural Price Family Foundation Health Equity Pilot Awards will provide $200,000 in funding over two years to each team and support basic science, translational, and clinical investigators focusing on cancers that are highly prevalent in the Bronx.
"Reducing cancer disparities means teasing apart and addressing the various causes of cancer—from the genetic and molecular to environmental and occupational exposures—that result in worse outcomes for Black, Brown, and other marginalized people in our country," said Edward Chu, M.D., M.M.S., director of the MECC; vice president for cancer medicine at Montefiore Health System; and the Carol and Roger Einiger Professor of Cancer Medicine and professor of medicine, of oncology, and of molecular pharmacology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. "We are grateful to have found a partner in the Price Family Foundation, which believes, as we do, in the importance of research that promotes health equity in the Bronx, which will inform cancer care here at our cancer center and throughout the country."
Advancing Cancer Equity
The Bronx has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. Nearly 44% of people identify as Black or African American and 56% Hispanic; more than a third of residents were born in another country. Despite growing evidence that many molecular causes of cancer and disease progression are different in Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) than in white people, BIPOCs are often excluded from clinical trials, and their genetic makeup is ignored in preclinical studies testing possible treatments.
"The Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center is committed to leading the way in identifying new molecular alterations, targets, and signaling pathways that can be the focus for new drugs, immunotherapies, and novel treatments among people of color," Dr. Chu added, noting that the research will also help inform new strategies for early detection, screening, and prevention for all patients.
The winning proposals include a range of investigations for a variety of cancers—including lung, head and neck, prostate, gynecologic, and breast—that disproportionately affect Black, Asian, Hispanic, and other non-white populations. The pilot studies will help generate data that the investigators can use to apply for federal funding to further their research.
About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York's premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information, please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn, or view us on Facebook and YouTube.
About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation's premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2021-22 academic year, Einstein is home to 732 M.D. students, 190 Ph.D. students, 120 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and approximately 250 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,900 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2021, Einstein received more than $185 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health. This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in cancer, aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. For more information, please visit einsteinmed.org, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.
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WASHINGTON — An interminable and unwinnable war in Europe? That’s what NATO leaders fear and are bracing for as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side and no resolution in sight.
The possibility of a stalemate is fueling concerns that Ukraine may remain a deadly European battlefield and a source of continental and global instability for months, or even years, to come.
Energy and food security are the most immediate worries, but massive Western support for Ukraine while the world is still emerging from coronavirus pandemic and struggling to deal with the effects of climate change could deepen the toll on the global economy. And should Russia choose to escalate, the risk of a broader conflict rises.
The U.S. and its allies are pumping a steady stream of lethal weaponry into Ukraine to keep it in the fight. While most analysts say Kyiv is holding its own at the least, those infusions must continue if they are to support President Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s vow to win, or at least continue to match or beat back, Moscow’s advances.
Just as Russian President Vladimir Putin has not signaled a willingness to intensify the invasion with either a general mobilization of troops or the use of unconventional arms, neither has he shown any sign of backing down. Nor has Zelenskyy, who is now asserting that Ukraine will not only beat back the current Russian invasion but regain control of Crimea and other areas that Russia has occupied or otherwise controlled since 2014.
“It’s very difficult to see how you could get a negotiated solution at this point,” said Ian Kelly, a retired veteran diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Georgia, another former Soviet republic on which Russia has territorial designs. He added, “Neither side is willing to stop fighting and probably the likeliest outcome is a war that lasts a couple of years. Ukraine would be a festering sore in the middle of Europe.”
“There’s no way that Ukraine is going to step back,” Kelly said. “They think they’re gonna win.”
At the same time, Kelly said that no matter how many miscalculations Putin has made about the strength and will of Ukraine to resist or the unity and resolve of the NATO allies, Putin cannot accept defeat or anything short of a scenario that he can claim has achieved success.
“It would be political suicide for Putin to withdraw,” Kelly said.
U.S. officials, starting with President Joe Biden, seem to agree, even after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin raised eyebrows by saying after a visit to Kyiv last month that Washington’s goal is not only to help Ukraine defend itself but to “weaken” Russia to the point where it does not pose a threat.
Putin “doesn’t have a way out right now, and I’m trying to figure out what we do about that,” Biden said on Monday even after he signed legislation designed to reboot the World War II-era “lend-lease” program and appealed to Congress to approve a $40 billion package of military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
So what to do? French President Emmanuel Macron has placed a premium on a negotiated settlement that saves face for both Russia and Ukraine.
“We will have a peace to build tomorrow, let us never forget that,” Macron said on Monday. “We will have to do this with Ukraine and Russia around the table. The end of the discussion and the negotiation will be set by Ukraine and Russia. But it will not be done in denial, nor in exclusion of each other, nor even in humiliation.”
U.S. officials aren’t so sure, although they allow that the endgame is up to Ukraine.
“Our strategy is to see to it that Ukraine emerges from this victorious,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said this week. “Ukraine will do so at the negotiating table. Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s position at that negotiating table as we continue to place mounting costs on the Russian Federation.”
But, the high-stakes uncertainty over what constitutes a “victorious” Ukraine has alarmed officials in some European capitals, notably those in the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which are NATO members bordering Russia and especially worried about Moscow’s possible future intentions.
For Baltic nations and other countries on NATO’s eastern flank, the threat is real and memories of Soviet occupation and rule remain fresh. Concessions to Russia in Ukraine will only embolden Putin to push further west, they say.
“To be honest, we are still not talking about the endgame,” Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis lamented to the The Associated Press in an interview on Monday. He said any territorial concessions in Ukraine would usher in a world where the “rules-based order” has been replaced by a “jungle rules-based order.”
Landsbergis suggested that Western nations issue public statements about what success would be. “Where we would consider what we would take for victory, actual victory? What would be the scenario that we would like?”
Landsbergis has been outspoken in calls for Putin to be ousted as Russia’s leader, going well beyond the U.S. position and that of other NATO leaders. He says regime change in Moscow is the only way to protect European and Western security in the long term.
“Coming from me it’s much easier to say we need regime change in Russia, so we’ve been quite blunt and open about it,” he said. “Maybe for United States it’s much more much more difficult to be open about it, but still, at some point we have to talk about this because it’s so important.”
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS).
Class Period: August 9, 2021 – May 17, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Digital Turbine lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/digital-turbine-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) that, as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) that the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The author of “Nomadland,” the basis for the Oscar-winning movie of the same name, is working on a book about abortion.
Jessica Bruder will expand upon the reporting for her May cover story in The Atlantic, “The Abortion Underground: Inside the Covert Network Preparing for a Post-Roe Future.” The new book is currently untitled and does not yet have a release date, according to W.W. & Norton & Company, which on Thursday announced the deal with Bruder.
“With the Supreme Court expected to release its decision on the constitutional right to an abortion, Bruder will report from the front lines of the potential crisis, where people who have predicted for years that Roe v. Wade would fall are preparing to meet that challenge in real time,” the announcement reads in part.
Bruder said in a statement that she planned to chronicle “human rights through the lens of abortion. Like ‘Nomadland,’ the focus won’t be politics. It will be all about immersing with people — otherwise ordinary humans slipping the bonds of state control, asserting autonomy in an authoritarian age.”
Bruder’s “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century,” about transient older Americans, was published in 2017 and adapted into the acclaimed 2020 film starring Frances McDormand.
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TEXEL and Triton in cooperation to develop next generation Electric Hybrid powertrain for trucks
Published: May. 16, 2022 at 12:48 PM EDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
STOCKHOLM , May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swedish origin innovative battery development company TEXEL Energy Storage has agreed to partner with the American EV manufacturer Triton, to accelerate the shift into developing the next generation Electric Hybrid powertrain for trucks. New technologies are needed to meet the demand of a circular future, to stop consuming our planets resources.
Today TEXEL Energy Storage and Triton announced their co-operation to develop the next generation of electric hybrid powertrain for electric vehicles, including Triton electrical long-distance semi-trucks. The TEXEL hybrid technology combining storing and producing energy, much like a combination of lithium batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. The TEXEL technology is thermochemical, using metal hydrides to store energy and the world´s most advanced Stirling engine to convert to electricity.
- "Our focus in the development of the TEXEL battery or energy technology has always been on circularity, we need to stop consuming our planets resource. I am glad that innovative companies like Triton and entrepreneurs like Mr. Himanshu is showing a true environmental commitment" – says Lars Jacobsson, CEO and founder of TEXEL Energy Storage.
TEXEL energy storage battery technology was appointed "the success story beyond lithium-ion batteries" by Innovation X-Lab at the energy storage summit at SLAC in Silicon Valley. TEXEL has an exclusive license agreement with Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) to commercialize the thermochemical technology, developed and patented by SRNL, as an important component in the new TEXEL Thermochemical Hybrid Battery.
- "I am honored to be a part of TEXEL, we urgently need new energy storage technologies for the future; TEXEL is the future and it is here today. I could not think of a better investment in this planet. This is one of my ways paying a little bit of rent to mother earth for being on this beautiful planet. – says John Paul DeJoria, entrepreneur, environmentalist and shareholder TEXEL.
Triton ElectricVehicle is an innovative American company that is currently manufacturing a new class of electric vehicles currently in India with plans of expanding Globally. Triton is now looking to truly become a frontrunner in the fierce competition of developing the best vehicles in the long-range electric sector. The partnership with Texel is an important step in the right direction to achieve this mission.
- "It's a great honor for Triton Electric Vehicle to partner up with TEXEL Energy Storage to change the world, and we look forward to a long and healthy relationship."- says Himanshu B Patel, CEO of Triton Electrical Vehicle.
US-based EV maker Triton EV has recently acquired AMW's manufacturing plant in Bhuj, Gujarat. The facility spread across 3.7 Million Sq feet will now be used by Triton EV for manufacturing EV trucks, as the company shifts to top gear in their bid to enter Indian roads.
TEXEL and Triton intend to initiate their joint business efforts and collaboration in the first half of 2023 and are exploring locations in the US market. Both companies recently visited Waco, Texas as a leading State to expand their technologies.
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DENVER, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: The highly anticipated fourth installment of the AFTER franchise finds Tessa and Hardin at a crossroads: does Tessa continue trying to save him and their relationship, or is it time to save herself? While Hardin remains in London after his mother's wedding and sinks deeper into darkness, Tessa returns to Seattle and endures a tragedy. If they want their love to survive, they'll need to work on themselves first. But will their paths lead them back to each other?
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The three previous AFTER films grossed over $140 million at the box office worldwide and introduced the world to the electrifying and tortured love story between Tessa and Hardin.
Written by Sharon Soboil and based on the book by Anna Todd, After Ever Happy stars Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Mira Sorvino, Rob Estes and more.
WHO: Fathom Events and Voltage Pictures
WHEN: September 7 and 8 at 7:00 pm local time
WHERE: Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters; for a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). Please contact your local theater for individual safety precautions.
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| 2022-08-22T14:41:18Z
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(NewsNation) — Heat waves, like the ones seen by over 100 million people across the country this week, are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. High temperatures, on average, cause more fatalities than other kinds of hazardous weather events, like floods or tornadoes.
More than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By comparison, the National Weather Service reports that about 80 tornado deaths a year are reported. In 2021, 145 people were killed in floods.
Heat-related conditions, per the CDC, include heat exhaustion, heat stroke and hyperthermia, where exposure to extreme heat causes the body to become unable to property cool.
In serious cases, heat-related illnesses can be life-threatening, shutting down organs or exacerbating preexisting conditions. Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include:
- Muscle cramping
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness or Fainting
In more severe cases where heat exhaustion leads to heat stroke, symptoms can also include raised body temperature (of 103 degrees F or higher); a rapid, strong pulse; confusion; and unconsciousness, according to the CDC.
People at greatest risk of a heat-related illness include infants and children up to 4 years old, as well as people older than 65, those living in poverty, people who are socially isolated, and people with existing medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease.
To beat the heat, experts recommend drinking plenty of water and avoiding the sun. The CDC also advises wearing sunscreen when outdoors, choosing lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and staying in air-conditioned spaces. Those who live in homes without air conditioning might even be eligible for assistance.
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| 2022-06-18T17:22:56Z
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Second-annual celebration of Black excellence includes Pardi Way Art & Culture Street Fest, Pitch Pardi pitch competition and Garden Pardi fundraiser
INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Be Nimble Foundation, a 501(c)(3) social enterprise creating fully diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems, announces its second annual Black Innovation Week presented by Newfields and powered by Fifth Third Bank and OneAmerica. Black Innovation Week highlights and honors Indianapolis's many leaders and trailblazers in Black tech, culture and the arts. Kicking off Monday, June 13, with public events Wednesday through Saturday, the event includes the organization's popular Garden Pardi fundraiser celebrating Black futures on Saturday, June 18.
"Recent grants we've received are going to be game changers in terms of building access and opportunity. They're really going to help us amplify our work in increasing Black and Brown representation in tech," said Jeff Williams, co-founder of Be Nimble Foundation. "That's what Black Innovation Week is all about. Reflecting on our past success and celebrating our future accomplishments. There's so much more to come."
Black Innovation Week, which features networking opportunities, panel discussions, celebration, fundraisers and more, is made possible by generous sponsors including Newfields, Microsoft, Google, Fifth Third Bank and 53 Ideas, OneAmerica, Old National Bank, KAR Global, Cummins, Morgan Stanley, High Alpha, Allos Ventures and Sixty8 Capital. Event highlights include:
Brand Pop Up Event (Wednesday, June 15): Be Nimble is on a mission to scale the next large Black product brand of out of the Midwest in the spirit of Madam CJ Walker. Come mix, party, shop and learn from experts in the digital and retail product space. We are the culture and we push product concepts and branding forward. We want to shine a light and elevate the current brands on the horizon who are on the brink of scaling, too!
Pitch Pardi and "Reverse" Job Fair (Thursday, June 16): Taking place from 4pm to 8pm at the High Alpha offices (830 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 1500, Floor 4), Black Innovation Week's Pitch Pardi will showcase six Black-led startups pitching their ideas. Each receive $5,000, and one will receive an additional $5,000 as a "people's choice" award winner — a total of $35,000 in prizes. During the pitch competition, local employers will show "commercials" touting their workplace culture, and during the mixer following the presentations, attendees are encouraged to network with these employers in a "reverse" job fair. Winners of the pitch competition will be announced at Garden Pardi on Saturday, June 18 at Newfields.
Pardi Way Street Fest (Friday, June 17): In collaboration with 7House, Pardi Way Street Fest celebrates all things Black culture & art, this year in an exciting new outdoor venue, "The Park" at The Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center (705 N Illinois) from 6pm to 10pm. The event will put Black artists in the spotlight to showcase their amazing, and often overlooked work. The art will then be moved to the Newfields Deer Pavillion & Community Gallery to be showcased during Garden Pardi. Tickets are available for $25 at pardiwaystreetfest.com.
Garden Pardi (Saturday, June 18): Black Innovation Week reaches a finale with Garden Pardi presented by Newfields. A Black business pop-up shop with Black vendors, signature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a night to remember. Garden Pardi is a celebration of Black excellence in all in all facets — entrepreneurship, art, culture, innovation and more. To learn more visit gardenpardi.com.
"Newfields is humbled and honored to be given the opportunity to partner with the Be Nimble Foundation to host the Garden Pardi in The Garden at Newfields. We are unwavering in our commitment to actively work to ensure Newfields is a place where everyone can see and experience Newfields as a place for them," said Darrianne Christian, Newfields Board of Trustees Chairwoman. "We look forward to supporting the Be Nimble Foundation in its mission along with executing on our own, to enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature. The opportunities Be Nimble has provided, and continues to work towards, for the Black & Brown community are unparalleled, and I look forward to continuing our journey with them as a valued partner."
To learn more about Be Nimble Foundation and Black Innovation Week events, including Garden Pardi, visit benimbleco.com.
About Be Nimble Foundation
Be Nimble Foundation is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise taking a qualitative and quantitative approach to creating fully diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems. Our career training and placement programs up-skill unemployed, under-employed, and career-transitioners who are interested in careers in the tech industry. Our entrepreneurship programs support Black and Latinx tech start-up founders to get them the resources, support and funding they need to build high-growth, high-scale tech companies. To learn more about the Be Nimble Foundation, visit benimbleco.com.
Contacts
Marisa Miller
BLASTmedia for Be Nimble Co.
benimble@blastmedia.com
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