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HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), the largest provider of deathcare products and services in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-five cents per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend announced today is payable on September 30, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2022. While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, are subject to final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company's financial performance.
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The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements have been made in reliance on the "safe harbor" protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be accompanied by words such as "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect," "anticipate," or "predict," that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements are based on assumptions that we believe are reasonable; however, many important factors could cause our actual results in the future to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein and in any other documents or oral presentations made by, or on behalf of us. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The actual declaration of future dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to final determination by our Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance. Important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, among others, restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future credit agreements or other financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; a determination by the Board of Directors that the declaration of a dividend is not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders; an increase in our cash needs or a decrease in available cash; or a deterioration in our financial condition or results. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties, see our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of this document as well as other SEC filings can be obtained from our website at http://www.sci-corp.com. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by us, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, as well as final-arrangement planning in advance, serving more than 600,000 families each year. Our diversified portfolio of brands provides families and individuals a full range of choices to meet their needs, from simple cremations to full life celebrations and personalized remembrances. Our Dignity Memorial® brand is the name families turn to for professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail that is second to none. At June 30, 2022, we owned and operated 1,459 funeral service locations and 488 cemeteries (of which 300 are combination locations) in 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial®, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.
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Witt’s dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0
By CODY FRIESEN
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom half lifted the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 1-0. With a runner at third and one out in the Cleveland 10th, Oscar Mercado hit a hard grounder down the line that looked like it might break the scoreless tie. But the 21-year-old Witt, the top-rated prospect in the majors, skidded onto his knees to make a backhanded stop. All in one motion, he made an off-balance throw home, where All-Star catcher Salvador Perez backhanded the ball on the second hop and made a swipe tag to get Owen Miller. The Royals improved to 2-0 with their second win over the Guardians. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/09/witts-dazzling-play-in-10th-helps-royals-top-guardians-1-0/ | 2022-04-10T01:42:38Z |
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), provider of a leading modern database for enterprise applications, today announced it was named among this year's Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the Bay Area by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine. Couchbase placed 72nd in this prestigious list, which is based on employee feedback collected through America's largest ongoing annual workforce study of over one million employee survey responses. In the survey, 93% of Couchbase employees said it is a great place to work, compared to an average of 57% at a typical U.S. company.
"This recognition validates how Team Couchbase both creates value and in turn is valued, no matter what comes our way," said Matt Cain, president and CEO of Couchbase. "I'm proud of our team for living our values to make tomorrow better than today for customers, partners and each other. I believe this will be a landmark year for Couchbase and look forward to continually growing our organization globally while sustaining our world class culture."
The Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies are only considered if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization headquartered in the Bay Area.
Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"As employee demands and expectations have dramatically changed over the past year, these companies have risen to the occasion—and it's not been easy," says Kim Peters, executive vice president of global recognition, research & strategic partnerships at Great Place to Work. "Their hard work and dedication to listen to and care for the well-being of every employee, and support them in a way that's meaningful to all, is the standard all organizations will be held to."
Couchbase is currently hiring globally. For more information about career opportunities, please visit https://www.couchbase.com/careers.
About Couchbase
At Couchbase, we believe data is at the heart of the enterprise. We empower developers and architects to build, deploy, and run their most mission-critical applications. Couchbase delivers a high-performance, flexible, and scalable modern database that runs across the data center and any cloud. Many of the world's largest enterprises rely on Couchbase to power the core applications their businesses depend on. For more information, visit www.couchbase.com.
About the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™
Great Place to Work selected the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from its study of thousands of companies representing more than 6.1 million U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Companies must be headquartered in the Bay Area to be eligible. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, it has surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Its employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything it does is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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HEWITT — Tr’Darius Taylor wasn’t even born when Bruce Springsteen was at the height of his music career, so the Temple senior probably had no idea he was channeling The Boss while explaining his mindset for the Class 6A Region II track and field meet at Panther Stadium.
“I came in thinking, ‘You know what? I can run with these guys. I was born to run,’” Taylor said.
It certainly looked that way Saturday, when Taylor burst from the starting blocks and sprinted to a second-place finish in the boys 100-meter dash to qualify for the UIL state championships.
Competing at a regional meet known for its speedsters — Region II spans from Dallas to the edges of Houston — Taylor held his own in Friday night’s preliminary heats and again in the final. His time of 10.42 seconds Saturday matched his time from the prelims and was second only to the 10.23 clocked by Duncanville’s Pierre Goree.
“I just took it day-by-day. During prelims, I just wanted to make it to finals. During finals, I just wanted to make it to state. I just kept that in my brain,” Taylor said. “I love running. I came here prepared and ready to go. Pierre, he’s just a super-fast human.”
The top two in each event advanced to the state meet May 12-14 in Austin, and Taylor was one of six area 6A athletes to punch state tickets Saturday. He’ll be joined at Mike A. Myers Stadium by Belton’s Ayanna Jones (girls long jump and triple jump), Killeen Shoemaker’s Khamari Terrell (boys 200), Killeen Ellison’s Aaron Crittenden (boys 800), Killeen’s Michaela Mouton (girls 400) and Harker Heights’ Keyona Otis (girls shot put and discus).
One year after not advancing past the area meet, Taylor is now the Wildcats’ first 100-meter sprinter to qualify for the state meet since Jacob Norman won the state title in 2004.
“After last year, I kept working hard and kept grinding, staying after practice 30 minutes longer, playing extra sports, anything I could do to get faster,” Taylor said. “It paid off.”
On day after punching a state ticket with a runner-up showing in the girls long jump, Jones doubled down Saturday with a silver medal in the triple jump. Her leap of 39 feet, 1 inch was bested only by Klein’s India Alix (40-4¼), who also won the long jump.
On the track a few hours later, Jones garnered the bronze in the 100 with a time of 11.82 — just one-tenth behind champion Chrystal McDaniel of DeSoto — to put her in the running for a state wild-card berth in the event.
“I think I could have come out of the blocks a little better. But I still placed in the hardest region and made it out in two other events,” Jones said. “I think I did pretty good. This is the best senior year I could have had.”
Terrell’s spot in Austin was never in doubt by the time the 200-meter field reached the top of the curve. By then, the Shoemaker sprinter had fully uncoiled his long legs and he glided across the finish line in a winning time of 20.50 — almost four-tenths faster than runner-up Jelani Watkins of Klein Forest.
“Starts are the toughest part for me,” the tall, slender Terrell said. “I’ve had to put in a lot of work to get this fast.”
Mouton booked her first trip to state with a silver medal in the girls 400, turning the single lap in 56.06 to finish second to Klein Forest’s Kyaliah Davis.
“It’s difficult in this region,” Mouton said while trying to catch her breath afterward. “But competing with people who are as fast or faster than you, makes you try even harder.”
Crittenden’s route to Austin required a protest and review, but the Ellison junior was finally awarded the silver medal. He crossed the line third in the 800 but was elevated to second place when video showed that original runner-up Christian Simmons of Duncanville impeded Crittenden on the homestretch.
Crittenden took home the silver with a time of 1:54.63, less than two-tenths off the pace of winner Kyle Easton of the Woodlands.
Temple’s Tyson Tamez, who came into day with the second-fastest seed time in the 800, struggled after the initial 200 meters and finished 12th.
Otis matched her second-place finish in the girls discus with a silver medal in the shot put. Her heave of 41-11¾ was topped only by Garland Sachse’s Favor Anyanwu (43-½). | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_b29b9232-c8ea-11ec-a6e9-f3404d3bd779.html | 2022-05-01T04:21:08Z |
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, whose mobility has been limited of late by a nagging knee problem, is looking forward to visiting South Sudan in July, according to a joint message by the pontiff, the archbishop of Canterbury and a Scottish church official.
The Vatican on Saturday released the text of the message, which refers to previously announced plans by Francis to make a July 5-7 pilgrimage to South Sudan. The Holy See two months ago announced that the pontiff would make the latest African pilgrimage of his nine-year-old papacy, beginning with a pastoral visit in Congo on July 2.
The message was addressed to South Sudanese political leaders and signed by Francis, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Jim Wallace, Moderator of the Church of Scotland. The three church officials will visit South Sudan together.
The message referred to last month’s celebrations of Easter, which for Christians marks their belief that Jesus rose from the dead after crucifixion. Jesus “shows us that a new way is possible: a way of forgiveness and freedom, which enables us humbly to see God in each other, even in our enemies,” the trio of churchmen wrote.
Last summer, Francis and Welby marked the 10th anniversary of the independence of South Sudan by urging rival political leaders there to make the personal sacrifices necessary to consolidate peace, and the message released on Saturday elaborates on that exhortation.
The path of forgiveness and freedom, the message published on Saturday said, “leads to new life, both for us as individuals and for those we lead. It is our prayer that you will embrace afresh this way, in order to discern new avenues amid the challenges and struggles at this time.”
“We pray too that your people will experience the hope of Easter through your leadership. In anticipation of our Pilgrimage of Peace this coming summer, we look forward to visiting your great country,” the message concluded.
On Thursday, Francis, 85, was seen for the first time in public using a wheelchair. He has apologized for the limits a painful knee ligament ailment has caused on his activities of late. For months, Francis has been limping badly and often leans on the arms of aides to navigate steps or to sit down or rise from chairs after delivering speeches.
The majority of South Sudan’s population is Christian. Churches helped rally international support when the South Sudanese fought for independence from Sudan, which is overwhelmingly Muslim.
Previously, the three church leaders have pressed for more work to be done to ensure peace and reconciliation in the new East African nation. Francis has strived to use his papacy to further the cause of peace, particularly in poorer nations. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/pope-hobbled-by-knee-problem-looks-forward-to-s-sudan-trip/ | 2022-05-07T18:56:12Z |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a welder, I wanted to use a level without needing another person to help me," said an inventor from Gray Court, S.C., "so I invented the ADHERENT LEVEL."
The invention sticks easily to hard surfaces and eliminates the need to have a helper holding it. This could speed up jobs and projects as well as save time and money. Easy to use and convenient, the level is Patent-Granted, and a prototype has been created by the inventor.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CSK-250, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("Hutchmed" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HCM). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Hutchmed and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 2, 2022, Hutchmed announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") rejected Hutchmed's application seeking approval of surufatinib to treat certain neuroendocrine tumors, noting that the data submitted did not support an approval and a multi-regional clinical trial is required.
On this news, Hutchmed's stock price fell $2.86 per share, or 18.95%, to close at $12.23 per share on May 2, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Pomerantz LLP
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Registered sex offender tries to kidnap, rape jogger in Tennessee, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – A registered sex offender tried to kidnap and rape a woman in Tennessee as she jogged Tuesday morning, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Officers responded to the Market Square area just after 7 a.m. for a report that a woman was randomly assaulted by a man she did not know.
Scott Erland, spokesperson for Knoxville police, said multiple bystanders rushed to help the woman, and she was able to escape with only minor injuries.
Erland said the suspect fled the scene prior to police arriving.
Multiple units worked together to identify the man as Japa Goins, 34. He was located and arrested a few hours after the attempted kidnapping, Erland said.
Goins reportedly admitted to the assault during an interview with Violent Crimes Unit investigators.
Police said Goins will be charged with aggravated kidnapping and attempted rape.
“I am incredibly proud of the great urgency and teamwork our investigators and patrol officers showed to bring this incident to an almost immediate resolution,” Chief of Police Paul Noel said. “I am also thankful for the bystanders who jumped in to help when help was needed. People should feel and be safe in every public space in our city, and we will respond quickly to address any actions or behavior that compromises that sense of safety.”
According to the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry, Goins faced two separate rape charges and two separate sexual battery charges in 2021. The rape charges were dismissed, but Goins pleaded guilty to the sexual battery charges, according to records.
The attempted kidnapping and rape Tuesday comes amid a heightened fear of safety for joggers following the death of 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher in Memphis that made news nationwide. Officials said Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered while out on a jog early Friday morning. Cleotha Henderson, initially referred to as Cleotha Abston by police, has been charged with first-degree murder in the case and is being held without bond.
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: PHIO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing the next generation of therapeutics based on its proprietary self-delivering RNAi (INTASYL™) therapeutic platform, today presented positive new preclinical data showing PH-894, a self-delivering RNAi compound targeting the bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4), provides abscopal efficacy toward untreated distal tumors and potentiates the efficacy of systemic anti-PD-1 antibody therapy. These new data will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022, which is being held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 8-13, 2022.
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Data from in vivo studies demonstrated that PH-894 inhibits tumor growth in both PD-1 inhibition responsive, as well as PD-1 inhibition insensitive models. In both models, after local administration, strong antitumor efficacy was seen in directly treated as well as distal, untreated tumors. Additionally, intratumoral treatment with PH-894 enhanced the antitumor efficacy of systemic anti-PD-1 antibody therapy, not only for the PH-894 locally treated tumors, but for the PH-894 untreated distal tumors. In the PD-1 inhibition insensitive model, local PH-894 therapy was shown to be efficacious as a systemic anti-PD-1 antibody treatment, and enhanced the antitumor efficacy of anti-PD-1 treatment when used together.
"We are excited by these new data on PH-894, our second product candidate, for various reasons," said Dr. Simon Fricker, Phio's VP of Research & Development. "First, these data show that local administration of PH-894 resulted in systemic efficacy, similar to what we have shown with PH-762. In addition, these studies have shown PH-894 to be a potent standalone treatment in a challenging model, while also enhancing the efficacy of systemic anti-PD-1 antibodies. We believe these data provide a strong rationale for the clinical use of PH-894 as a monotherapy, as well as in combination with systemic PD-1 therapy. Considering the novel mechanism of action of PH-894, there is potential for it to play an important role in treating patients who do not respond to anti-PD-1 therapy, or patients who progress after initially responding to such therapy, addressing an important medical unmet need."
Studies were conducted in colon and liver cancer animal models in which the cancer cell lines were implanted subcutaneously into the bilateral flanks of mice. Tumors on only one side were treated with PH-894, and tumors on the opposite side were left untreated. Some of the animals also received systemic anti-PD-1 antibody treatment in addition to local PH-894 administration. These data showed that locally administered PH-894 inhibited tumor growth of both directly-treated and distal tumors in two cancer models. In addition, PH-894 also potentiated the efficacy of a systemic anti-PD-1 antibody toward PH-894 treated and untreated distal tumors. Ex vivo analysis showed that PH-894 silenced BRD4 and its downstream effector PD-L1 in tumor dendritic cells and increased migratory dendritic cells in the tumor, suggesting a mechanism by which local PH-894 treatment confers systemic tumor control.
Phio's presentation detailing the data presented at AACR titled, "Local administration of BRD4-targeting self-delivering RNAi (PH-894) provides abscopal efficacy toward untreated distal tumors and potentiates the efficacy of systemic anti-PD-1 antibody therapy" will be made available on the "Investors – Events and Presentations" section of the Company's website (click here).
Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Nasdaq: PHIO) is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing the next generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics based on its self-delivering RNAi (INTASYL™) therapeutic platform. The Company's efforts are focused on silencing tumor-induced suppression of the immune system through its proprietary INTASYL platform with utility in immune cells and the tumor micro-environment. Our goal is to develop powerful INTASYL therapeutic compounds that can weaponize immune effector cells to overcome tumor immune escape, thereby providing patients a powerful new treatment option that goes beyond current treatment modalities. For additional information, visit the Company's website, www.phiopharma.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "intends," "believes," "anticipates," "indicates," "plans," "expects," "suggests," "may," "would," "should," "potential," "designed to," "will," "ongoing," "estimate," "forecast," "target," "predict," "could" and similar references, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. These statements are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors, including, but not limited to, the impact to our business and operations by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the development of our product candidates, results from our preclinical and clinical activities, our ability to execute on business strategies, our ability to develop our product candidates with collaboration partners, and the success of any such collaborations, the timeline and duration for advancing our product candidates into clinical development, the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals, the success of our efforts to commercialize our product candidates if approved, our ability to manufacture and supply our product candidates for clinical activities, and for commercial use if approved, the scope of protection we are able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering our technology platform, our ability to obtain future financing, market and other conditions and those identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the caption "Risk Factors" and in other filings the Company periodically makes with the SEC. Readers are urged to review these risk factors and to not act in reliance on any forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ from those contemplated by our forward-looking statements. Phio does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect a change in its views, events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by law.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Author, playwright and longtime champion of multiculturalism Ishmael Reed is receiving a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to literature.
Reed is among this year’s winners of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, given for work that “confronts racism and explores diversity,” the Cleveland Foundation announced Tuesday. Percival Everett’s novel “The Trees” won for fiction and Donika Kelly’s “The Renunciations” was cited for poetry. Prizes for nonfiction were given to George Makari’s “Of Fear and Strangers: A History of Xenophobia” and Tiya Miles’ “All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake.”
“This year, we honor a satiric novel about lynching disguised as a detective story, a poetry collection that remakes the meanings of childhood abuse, an innovative look at the idea of xenophobia, and a story of recovered history based on an embroidered sack,” jury chair Henry Louis Gates Jr. said in a statement. “All is capped by the lifetime achievement of Ishmael Reed, a genre-bending and genre-transcending colossus of literature.”
Philanthropist Edith Anisfield Wolf founded the prize in 1935. Previous winners include the Rev. Martin Luther KIng Jr., Toni Morrison and Nadine Gordimer. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ishmael-reed-among-winners-of-anisfield-wolf-book-awards/ | 2022-04-05T18:48:40Z |
CAUGHT ON CAM: 78-year-old woman knocked out by escaping bookstore robber, police say
NEW YORK (WABC) – A 78-year-old woman suffered a concussion after being knocked unconscious by an escaping bookstore robber.
Susan Eisenburg is a retired paramedic and nurse. She said she never imagined she’d be a patient.
The woman said she was knocked unconscious as a robber bolted from a Barnes & Noble bookstore. The incident was caught on camera.
“I know things happen,” Eisenburg said. “I didn’t expect to be one of them, especially not going into Barnes & Noble.”
She said she couldn’t remember much of the event.
“I remember walking in, and I remember the ambulance,” Eisenburg said.
Once she saw the security footage, she said it filled most of the blanks.
“Holy crap, now I know what happened to me,” she said. “I didn’t know if I made it in the first door or the second door. I had no clue. I just remember reaching for a door.”
Cameras captured the suspect lurking around a display filled with figurines. Police said he slipped two in a bag, and when an employee asked to take a look, he bolted for the exit and slammed right into Eisenburg.
The 78-year-old woman hit the ground hard and was smacked in the head and knocked out.
“It’s just scary to me that I don’t remember everything that happened,” she said. “Thank God for the police department.”
The whole ordeal, she said, threw her for a loop.
Police are still looking for the suspect.
When asked what she thought about him, Eisenburg said “you don’t want to hear my response.”
Eisenburg suffered a concussion in the incident. Police said the value of the stolen items was $35.
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Big breakfast helps curb appetite, but has no effect on weight loss, study finds
(CNN) – Did you enjoy a big breakfast today?
A new study from the University of Aberdeen shows having a hearty breakfast can help curb hunger cravings throughout the day.
However, researchers found big breakfasts doesn’t help people lose weight.
The study looked at 30 people who had big breakfasts for four weeks and then big dinners for another four weeks.
Researchers found no difference in weight loss between the two, but participants reported being less hungry throughout the day after having a hearty meal at the beginning of the day.
This could be a big help for anyone working on overall appetite control.
It is important to note the participants were provided their meals, so the study does not account for whether they would have chosen to eat less or more during each phase of the research.
For more details, check out the study in the journal “Cell Metabolism.”
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iCover's Algorithmic Underwriting Enables Fast and Accurate Risk Assessment at the Point of Sale, and Significantly Higher Rates of Instant Decisions
EXTON, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iPipeline® announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with iCover, an InsurTech provider of algorithmic underwriting for streamlining the assessment, pricing, and delivery of life insurance. This strategic alliance harnesses the power of both platforms—with iCover helping to strengthen iPipeline's existing automated capabilities within its Resonant® solution—to create a faster life insurance sales cycle.
iCover, which will become available via iPipeline's iGO® e-App, uses artificial intelligence (AI) predictive modeling to assess mortality risk, reducing the digital consumer application process to five minutes—and producing fully underwritten offers without labs, exams, or attending physician statements.
"As the demand for AI-driven automated medical underwriting grows, we have partnered with an innovative and progressive AI provider to create an even faster end-to-end selling process," said Deane Price, Chief Executive Officer of iPipeline. "The combination of iPipeline and iCover will automate and simplify a process which can normally take weeks, while increasing sales and lowering overhead. This is a game-changing enhancement for the life insurance industry, and we are proud to offer it in our ecosystem."
The strategic initiative with Chesterfield, MO-based iCover will offer iPipeline users:
- Simplified and accelerated application interview and experience, where medical questions and responses are channeled into iCover's algorithm model for accurately rating applicant risk.
- Lower cost per application, due to the elimination of underwriting risk assessment time from the process.
- More instant offers because risk is priced using iCover data and proprietary analytics.
- 75% straight-through processing rate, enabling more point-of-sale conversions, reducing sales cycle time, and allowing insurance agents to receive payment faster.
"We built a powerful decision framework that has revolutionized underwriting," said Hari Srinivasan, Founder and CEO of iCover. "Working together with iPipeline, we can help insurers expand their reach and sell to a greater number of customers through a seamless, digital experience that just takes a few minutes."
About iPipeline
iPipeline is building a comprehensive digitized ecosystem for the life insurance and wealth management industries, which will enable millions of uninsured or under-insured Americans to secure their financial futures as part of a holistic financial planning experience. The firm is working to optimize all application and processing workflows—from quote to commission—and consolidating them within one of the most expansive straight-through processing platforms, significantly reducing paper, saving time, and increasing premiums and placements for insurance agents. iPipeline is also committed to offering premier subscription-based tools to help financial institutions and advisors automate and digitize financial transactions, comply with regulations, and seamlessly incorporate life insurance and annuities into client accounts.
The iPipeline digital ecosystem incorporates one of the industry's largest data sets to enable advisors and agents to optimize their businesses. Since its establishment in 1995, iPipeline has facilitated 1.5 billion quote responses, $32 billion in savings on printing and mailing costs, the collection of 55 billion premiums, and the protection of 25 million lives. iPipeline operates as a unit of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), a constituent of the S&P 500® and Fortune 500® indices. For more information, please visit https://www.ipipeline.com/.
About iCover
iCover is a cloud-based algorithmic underwriting platform that helps insurers sell to the middle market. By leveraging data and predictive analytics iCover can quote, underwrite, and deliver life insurance in under 5 minutes. iCover was built by industry insiders Hari Srinivasan and Nicole Mwesigwa who applied their 30+ years of InsurTech experience and intimate knowledge of automated underwriting technologies. To learn more about iCover, visit www.icoverinsure.com.
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314-255-3861
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TORONTO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Following the launch of EuroLeague Land, which allowed fans to enjoy the 2022 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four in a virtual immersive experience, Euroleague Basketball announced a multi-year partnership with Clancy International. The Clancy Interactive Video NFT platform will allow Clancy EuroLeague fans the chance to own and collect interactive video NFT's. This is a continuing development of the EuroLeague Web3 strategy.
Web3 is the new engagement space for sports, e-sports and entertainment fans based on blockchain technology. And interactive video NFT's now give fans the chance to redefine their relationship with their passions and truly own a piece of the content produced by the league, clubs and players.
For example, EuroLeague now has interactive video cards, called EuroLeague EuroReels, minted as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to ensure the uniqueness of each item. The EuroReels capture key moments of the 2021-22 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season and will be bundled with a set of information and statistics, making them a true collector's item. EuroReels will come in various rarities and customized cases.
Rem Langan, CEO of Clancy, said: "We are very happy to be working with such a progressive and globally renowned sports league. EuroLeague has passionate fans and we are excited to bring them a high-quality digital experience. It is an honor to work alongside a sports and entertainment organization driven by such creativity, innovation and fan-excellence. Clancy is excited to welcome Euroleague Basketball to its growing portfolio of global sport brands like S.L. Benfica."
The Euroleague partnership department has been working in the last 12 months to define an appropriate Web3 strategy, maximizing engagement opportunities for fans and consumers. The partnership with Clancy aims to not only create new virtual products but to keep the functionality of the products attuned to the engagement expectations of fans.
"Our fans deserve our best efforts to go all-out and create engagement spaces in which they feel comfortable and entertained, and we are very satisfied to have accomplished that with Clancy," Roser Queralto, Chief Business Officer at Euroleague Basketball, said. "The Web3 space is still in its infancy but partnering with robust companies ensures not only a greater business opportunity, but also a faster learning curve."
To avoid any speculation, and to give all EuroLeague fans the opportunity to own a piece of competition history, the launch of EuroLeague euroreels will be phased and from this moment all interested fans can join the EuroReels Beta Pass (RBP) list, to get notified when the Beta Platform will go live. This will be the place to create an account in anticipation for the private collection Beta release, before the general public release next month.
Clancy is a fan-based blockchain technology company, whose proprietary platform provides fan-driven businesses with blockchain solutions and custom NFT Markets that are an extension of each partner's brand. Clancy provides maximum interoperability, enabling partners to secure and control their operations in Web3.0.
Clancy secures collaborative content engagement, trading and gamification through a digital, amped-up interactive NFT experience. Clancy is delivering a new age of NFT fan-based collectibles through sports and entertainment solutions that increase fan bases and maximize engagement. For more information go to www.clancyworld.com or email mediarelations@clancyworld.com.
Euroleague Basketball (EB) is a global leader in the sports and entertainment business, devoted to running the top European competitions of professional basketball clubs under a unique and innovative organizational model. Owned and administered by some of the most successful and historic clubs in the world, EB manages the continent's two premier men's basketball competitions, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the 7DAYS EuroCup, as well as the sport's premier under-18 showcase, the EB Adidas Next Generation Tournament.
The EB competitions bring the elite of European basketball to all five continents and to the entire sports community through the OTT platform EuroLeague TV. EB also organizes a series of community and educational activities, led by the One Team program, in alignment with the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. On the academic side, the EB Sports Business MBA trains future professionals in sports management.
Press office: mediacommunication@euroleague.net Phone: 34 933 278 427
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New SaaS Healthcare Interoperability and Data Quality Solution that Liberates Patient Data for the Masses has a New Name.
CARMEL, Ind., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Architecture announces a new name for their turnkey, fully-managed, interoperability and data quality solution. "Nomentys™" (previously known as "Nomad") is aimed at helping healthcare organizations easily comply with the 21st Century Cures Act through a cost-effective, easy-to-use SaaS approach.
Nomentys ingests patient data in various formats, normalizes it to USCDI v2, enhances the data for improved quality, and then transforms it into a standard, predictable output such as FHIR. Drawing on the capabilities of Symedical®, Clinical Architecture's industry-leading healthcare terminology and semantic normalization platform, Nomentys combines powerful normalization and data quality capabilities into an integrated service. Using Nomentys dramatically reduces the barriers and effort necessary to make high-quality, nationwide health information exchange a reality.
"Clinical Architecture is excited to announce the rebrand of our fully-managed interoperability SaaS solution to Nomentys. The new product name is more in-line with our suite of innovative healthcare solutions, and our mission to help healthcare organizations quickly and easily achieve syntactic and semantic interoperable exchange of their patient's health information," said Charlie Harp, Chief Executive Officer at Clinical Architecture.
Nomentys differentiates itself by providing the following capabilities:
- A Message Flow Engine that ensures the delivery of refined, normalized and enriched patient information to consuming applications using the format and terminologies needed
- Message transformations using FHIR, C-CDA, HL7 V2, X12, and OMOP formats
- Managed mapping services of patient data to USCDI v2 by Clinical Architecture's informatics experts
- The use of community-based algorithms and mapping libraries to ensure high mapping throughput and data consistency across maps
- Out-of-the box support for most message format variations in standard formats like HL7, CDA/C-CDA, and FHIR
- The timely addition of new format variations by Clinical Architecture, and their entry into the library of formats available to all clients
- A fully scalable, secure and robust infrastructure hosted by Clinical Architecture using Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Flexible SaaS bundling options that enable organizations to pay for only the options and transaction volumes that they need
- Valuable add-on options such as consolidation of multiple messages into a single output, de-duplication of merged messages, and format / clinical content validation to improve data fidelity for organizations that require these capabilities
For more information, please visit our website at: www.clinicalarchitecture.com/nomentys.
About Clinical Architecture:
Founded in 2007, Clinical Architecture delivers healthcare enterprise data quality solutions focused on managing vast amounts of disparate data to help customers succeed with analytics, population health, and value-based care. We comprehensively address content acquisition and distribution, master data management, reference data management, data aggregation, semantic interoperability, normalization, clinical decision support, and clinical NLP. Our solutions are currently used by 4 of the top 5 health systems, HIEs, population health vendors, and EHR vendors as well as The Joint Commission, the CDC, the Defense Health Agency (DHA), and other government organizations. For more information, visit www.clinicalarchitecture.com.
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- New offering provides rapid solar tracking design through installation for sites under 20 megawatts
- FTC will utilize its proprietary Voyager+ tracker, a next-generation 2P single-axis tracker, which provides ease of installation, high energy yields vs. fixed-tilt systems, and reliability even when faced with harsh weather conditions.
- AUI Partners to manage lead generation, plant design, and construction, ensuring fast quoting, delivery, and rapid installation times
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As reports indicate the global distributed generation (DG) market could reach $386 billion by 2026, and with North America being the fastest-growing region, solar tracking provider FTC Solar (Nasdaq: FTCI) is collaborating with solar contracting company AUI Partners on a new offering for the DG market. With faster delivery and installation times than current solutions on the market for smaller projects, FTC Solar's DG Solutions Business Unit with AUI Partners will provide solar tracking services for sites under 20MWs. This new collaboration will help FTC Solar's customers achieve maximum energy optimization by utilizing FTC Solar's proven Voyager+ 2P solar tracker and AUI's extensive experience in site design and construction. The partnership will leverage an innovative sourcing strategy and inventory capabilities with the goal of providing delivery lead times of as short as 8 weeks – based on project specifications.
"Despite the growth in DG as a result of federal and state-wide pushes for increased solar projects, there is still a shortage of comprehensive solutions that give customers what they need in a timely manner," said Mario Carbone, Partner at AUI Partners. "By combining FTC's resilient and versatile Voyager tracker and optimization software with our lead generation, design, delivery, and installation services, we are able to offer customers an innovative design-through-installation service that ultimately benefits developers by reducing the number of project partners they need to commission."
FTC Solar and AUI Partners are targeting multiple segments for this offering, including commercial and industrial (C&I), community solar programs, projects for independent power producers (IPP), and smaller one-off projects for sectors such as agriculture. FTC Solar and AUI Partners will utilize proprietary automation technology to provide a fast turnaround time on project quotes. The partnership is available throughout the United States.
"By ensuring materials are readily available for these projects, DG Solutions will deliver faster than many other providers in the market, which can require more than six months," said Sean Hunkler, CEO of FTC Solar. "We see tremendous growth potential for this market over the next few years. However, for it to grow successfully, resilient turnkey solutions are imperative, and working with the team at AUI Partners will help us complete these projects quickly, which is a win for both the customer and the planet."
FTC Solar unveiled its Voyager+ product in September of 2021 to optimize for large format modules, withstand wind speeds up to 120mph, and provide tracking solutions for complex sites. To optimize the Voyager+ tracker, FTC offers a variety of software solutions, including its SunPath platform, which will also be available for Distributed Generation projects.
Meet the team during this year's RE+ on September 19th to 22nd at booth #504. Come see how FTC Solar and AUI Partners can reduce your lead time and increase your energy yields.
For more information, please visit https://ftcsolar.com/dg-solution/
FTC Solar is a fast-growing, global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services. FTC Solar's innovative tracker designs provide compelling performance and reliability, with an industry-leading installation cost-per-watt advantage. Founded in 2017 by a group of renewable energy industry veterans, FTC Solar is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and maintains a sales and support presence in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia, India, and Africa. For more information, please visit https://www.ftcsolar.com/.
AUI was formed in 1983 and is a full-service commercial and renewable energy contractor based in Fort Worth, Texas. AUI Partners offers the Solar Power and BESS Industries a team of construction professionals who are capable of providing turn-key services for all design and construction needs. AUI is capable to plan and fast-track schedules, without compromising quality and safety. AUI has also been recognized four years in a row by Solar Power World as a Top Solar EPC Contractor. For more information, please visit https://www.auipartners.com/.
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FTC Solar undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRTX), a clinical-stage targeted oncology company, today announced that the company granted equity awards to 56 new employees with a grant date of August 1, 2022, as equity inducement awards outside of the company's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (but under the terms of the company's Inducement Plan) and material to the employees' acceptance of employment with the company. The equity awards were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The employees received, in the aggregate, options to purchase 177,751 shares of Mirati's common stock, and in the aggregate 113,172 restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The options have an exercise price of $65.79 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Mirati's common stock on August 1, 2022, (the "Grant Date"). One-fourth of the shares underlying the employee options will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and thereafter 1/48th of the shares underlying the employee options will vest monthly, such that the shares underlying the options granted to the employees will be fully vested on the fourth anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employees' continued employment with Mirati on such vesting dates. Each RSU will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award annually thereafter, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date.
About Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company whose mission is to discover, design and deliver breakthrough therapies to transform the lives of patients with cancer and their loved ones. The company is relentlessly focused on bringing forward therapies that address areas of high unmet need, including lung cancer, and advancing a pipeline of novel therapeutics targeting the genetic and immunological drivers of cancer. Unified for patients, Mirati's vision is to unlock the science behind the promise of a life beyond cancer. For more information about Mirati, visit us at Mirati.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the business of Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. ("Mirati"). Any statement describing Mirati's goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs, development plans and the commercial potential of Mirati's drug development pipeline, including without limitation adagrasib (selective KRASG12C inhibitor), sitravatinib (TAM receptor inhibitor), MRTX1719 (MTA cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor), MRTX0902 (SOS1 inhibitor), and MRTX1133 (selective KRASG12D inhibitor), is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, particularly those challenges inherent in the process of discovering, developing and commercialization of new drug products that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such drugs.
Mirati's forward-looking statements also involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although Mirati's forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by Mirati. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These and other risks concerning Mirati's programs are described in additional detail in Mirati's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") available at the SEC's Internet site (www.sec.gov). Mirati assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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Bradenton man charged with sexting 13-year-old on Snapchat
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 20-year-old Bradenton man is in jail after allegedly trading sexual images with a 13-year-old Sarasota girl on Snapchat, investigators say.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office detectives say they were called by the victim and her mother in July 2021 to report the Snapchat exchanges. When deputies examined the phone, they found several saved shirtless photos of the suspect, later identified as John Loncaric, as well as a video of a man masturbating.
Several images of text conversations between the two were also saved on the phone. In the messages, Loncaric compliments the girl, calling her by pet names. Investigators say he sent identifiable, nude photos of himself to the victim, and asking the victim to do the same. At some point, the victim sent Loncaric a photo of her genitals, the arrest report states.
The report also noted the Snapchat conversations included the fact the victim was underage.
Loncaric was arrested June 30 and charged with use of a child in a sexual performance, and lewd exhibition. He remains without bond in the Sarasota County Jail.
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WASHINGTON — Attorneys general from 20 states and the District of Columbia have filed a brief in federal court challenging Texas’ assertion that states shouldn’t have to comply with a federal law that protects doctors who end a pregnancy to save the patient’s life.
The brief argues the judge in the case shouldn’t grant Texas’ request for preliminary injunctive relief that would stop the federal government from enforcing the law, or a pre-judgment ruling, on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
“For decades, the federal government and courts throughout the country have interpreted EMTALA to require treatment for emergency conditions relating to pregnancy that do not involve active labor and have concluded that stabilizing treatment may include emergency abortion care when necessary to treat an emergency condition,” the attorneys general wrote in the 28-page brief.
The attorneys general also wrote that “emergency abortion care is necessary to avoid serious harmful outcomes (including death) in numerous situations such as when a patient presents with an ectopic pregnancy, severe preeclampsia, complications from abortion including self-induced abortion, and other medical conditions for which immediate medical attention is needed.”
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia all signed onto the brief, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
The current debate between Texas and anti-abortion organizations, and the federal government began in July when U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra released a letter reasserting that under EMTALA “no matter where you live, women have the right to emergency care — including abortion care.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration a few days later, arguing that EMTALA doesn’t guarantee access to abortion. He said that because the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization the Constitution no longer holds the right to abortion that EMTALA is “an unconstitutional exercise of authority and must be held unlawful and set aside.”
The Texas lawsuit said that the HHS guidance would force health care providers “to choose between violating state law under threat of criminal penalty or jeopardizing their ability to participate" in federal health care programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Paxton also wrote the federal law violates the 10th Amendment, which says that any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution fall to the states and the people.
The brief filed by the 20 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday urges the federal judge in the case not to grant Texas’ request for a preliminary injunction.
The attorneys general wrote that they have a substantial interest in the case because the states themselves are health care providers for millions of people as well as regulators of health care.
They argued that their states have a “strong interest in protecting the rights of their residents who may need emergency medical care while present as students, workers, or visitors in Texas and other states that may attempt to prohibit emergency abortion care contrary to EMTALA’s requirements.”
They also wrote that “if patients in Texas are denied necessary emergency abortion care, they may travel to nearby states (including amici New Mexico and Colorado) to receive the emergency care they need.”
“These States would thus experience additional pressures on their already overwhelmed hospital systems, especially in rural and underserved areas that would be most significantly affected,” they wrote.
The states sought to highlight the wide-ranging impact that blocking EMTALA protections for abortion would have for patients who need a pregnancy ended to avoid severe health complications or death.
The brief noted that “doctors in Texas reported postponing care ‘until a patient’s health or pregnancy complication has deteriorated to the point that their life was in danger, including multiple cases where patients were sent home, only to return once they were in sepsis.’”
“As another example, a physician at an academic medical center described how a hospital asked her to accept a patient ‘who was already septic’ after the transferring hospital, on conscience-refusal grounds, refused to perform the abortion needed to save the patient’s life, instead transferring the patient in an unstable state because the fetus had cardiac activity,” the brief states. “The physician who treated the patient after the transfer reported the transferring hospital for violating EMTALA.”
The states wrote that if Texas, or other states with severe abortion restrictions, didn’t have to comply with EMTALA it would have a significant impact on health care providers in nearby states.
“Emergency rooms in New Mexico and Colorado and other neighboring states will inevitably need to absorb the out-of-state patient need for care that Texas’s law will cause, at a time when the states continue to wrestle with an ongoing global pandemic and new public health crises,” they wrote.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — When leaders gather at the Summit of the Americas this week, the focus is likely to veer from policy issues — migration, climate change and galloping inflation — and instead shift to something Hollywood thrives on: the drama of the red carpet.
With Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador topping a list of leaders threatening to stay home to protest the exclusion by the host United States of authoritarian leaders from Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, experts say the event could turn into a embarrassment for U.S. President Joe Biden.
Even some progressive Democrats have criticized the administration for bowing to pressure from exiles in the swing state of Florida and barring communist Cuba, which attended the last two summits.
“The real question is why the Biden administration didn’t do its homework,” said Jorge Castañeda, a former Mexican foreign minister who now teaches at New York University.
While the Biden administration insists the president in Los Angeles will outline his vision for a “sustainable, resilient, and equitable future” for the hemisphere, Castañeda said it’s clear from the last-minute wrangling over the guest list that Latin America is not a priority for the U.S. president.
“This ambitious agenda, no one knows exactly what it is, other than a series of bromides,” he said.
The U.S. is hosting the summit for the first time since its launch in 1994, in Miami, as part of an effort to galvanize support for a free trade agreement stretching from Alaska to Patagonia.
But that goal was abandoned more than 15 years ago amid a rise in leftist politics in the region. With China’s influence expanding, most nations have come to expect — and need — less from Washington.
As a result, the premier forum for regional cooperation has languished, at times turning into a stage for airing historical grievances, like when the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez at the 2009 summit in Trinidad & Tobago gave President Barack Obama a copy of Eduardo Galeano’s classic tract, “The Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent.”
The U.S. opening to former Cold War adversary Cuba, which was sealed with Obama’s handshake with Raul Castro at the 2015 summit in Panama, lowered some of the ideological tensions.
“It’s a huge missed opportunity,” Ben Rhodes, who led the Cuba thaw as deputy national security advisor in the Obama administration, said recently in his “Pod Save the World” podcast. “We are isolating ourselves by taking that step, because you’ve got Mexico, you’ve got Caribbean countries saying they’re not going to come — which is only going to make Cuba look stronger than us.”
To bolster turnout and avert a flop, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris worked the phones in recent days, speaking with the leaders of Argentina and Honduras, both of whom initially expressed support for Mexico’s proposed boycott. Former Sen. Christopher Dodd crisscrossed the region as a special adviser for the summit, in the process persuading far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and hasn’t once spoken to Biden, to belatedly confirm his attendance.
Ironically, the decision to exclude Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela wasn’t the whim of the U.S. alone. The region’s governments in 2001, in Quebec City, declared that any break with democratic order is an “insurmountable obstacle” to future participation in the summit process.
The governments of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela aren’t even active members of the Washington-based Organization of the American States, which organizes the summit.
“This should’ve been a talking point from the beginning,” said Tom Shannon, a former undersecretary of state for political affairs who in a long diplomatic career attended several summits. “It’s not a U.S. imposition. It was consensual. If leaders want to change that, then we should have a conversation first.”
After the last summit in Peru, in 2018, which Trump didn’t even bother to attend, many predicted there was no future for the regional gathering.
In response to Trump’s pullout, only 17 of the region’s 35 heads of state attended. Few saw value in bringing together for a photo op leaders from such dissimilar places as aid-dependent Haiti, industrial powerhouses Mexico and Brazil and violence-plagued Central America — each with their own unique challenges and bilateral agenda with Washington.
“As long as we don’t speak with a single voice, no one is going to listen to us,” said former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos, who also faults Mexico and Brazil — the region’s two economic powers — for the current drift in hemispheric relations. “With a cacophony of voices, it is much more difficult to find our place in the world.”
To the surprise of many, the U.S. in early 2019 picked up the ball, offering to host the summit. At the time, the Trump administration was enjoying something of a leadership renaissance in Latin America, albeit among mostly similar-minded conservative governments around the narrow issue of restoring democracy in Venezuela.
But that goodwill unraveled as Trump floated the idea of invading Venezuela to remove Nicolás Maduro — a threat recalling the worst excesses of the Cold War. Then the pandemic hit, taking a devastating human and economic toll on a region that accounted for more than a quarter of the world’s COVID-19 deaths despite making up only 8% of the population. The region’s politics were upended.
The election of Biden, who was Obama’s point man for Latin America and had decades of hands-on experience in the region from his time on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, set expectations for a relaunch.
But as popular angst spread during the pandemic, the Biden administration was slow to match the vaccine diplomacy of Russia and China, although it did eventually provide 70 million doses to the hemisphere. Biden also maintained the Trump-era restrictions on migration, reinforcing the view that it was neglecting its own neighbors.
Since then, Biden’s hallmark policy in the region — a $4 billion aid package to attack the root causes of migration in Central America — has stalled in Congress with no apparent effort to revive it. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also diverted attention from the region, something experts say could come back to bite Biden if rising interest rates in the U.S. trigger a stampede of capital outflows and debt defaults in emerging markets.
There have been smaller snubs too: When leftist millennial Gabriel Boric was elected president in Chile, setting high expectations for a generational shift in the region’s politics, the U.S. delegation to his inauguration was led by the second-lowest ranking Cabinet member — Isabel Guzman, head of the Small Business Administration.
Shannon said for the summit to be successful Biden shouldn’t try to lay out a grand American vision for the hemisphere but rather show sensitivity to the region’s embrace of other global powers, concerns about gaping inequality and traditional mistrust of the U.S.
“More than speeches, he will need to listen,” Shannon said.
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AP writers Matthew Lee in Washington; Daniel Politi in Buenos Aires, Argentina; David Biller in Rio de Janeiro and Gonzalo Solano in Quito, Ecuador, contributed to this report.
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Pipeline operator agrees to guilty plea in California spill
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A pipeline operator and two subsidiaries agreed Friday to plead guilty to negligently discharging oil off the Southern California coast in connection with a pipeline break that covered beaches with blobs of crude.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles said in a statement that Houston-based Amplify Energy and two subsidiaries agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and pay a $7 million fine and nearly $6 million in expenses incurred by government entities, including the U.S. Coast Guard. The companies would also install a new leak detection system for pipeline and train employees to identify and respond to potential leaks, the statement said.
“Our nation’s environmental laws are designed to protect our communities and oceans from hazardous pollutants, including oil,” said Scot Adair, special agent in charge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s criminal investigation division in California. “Amplify Energy’s agreement to plead guilty today demonstrates that companies that negligently violate those laws will be held responsible for their crimes.”
The plea agreements still need to be approved by U.S. District Judge David Carter.
Amplify Energy, which owns the pipeline that ruptured, said the company has been cooperating with the investigation into the spill and is committed to operating safely.
“We believe this resolution, which is subject to court review and approval, reflects the commitments we made immediately following the incident to impacted parties,” Martyn Willsher, Amplify’s president, said in a statement.
The October 2021 leak in a pipeline that ferried crude oil from offshore platforms to the Southern California coast spilled about 25,000 gallons (94,600 liters) of oil into the Pacific Ocean.
While less severe than initially feared, the spill about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) offshore shuttered beaches in surf-friendly Huntington Beach and nearby communities for a week and fisheries for more than a month, oiled birds and threatened wetlands the region has been striving to restore.
“The Orange County oil spill was devastating for our environment, our community and our local businesses,” said state Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, who represents the area, in a statement.
U.S. prosecutors charged the companies late last year with the illegal discharge of oil and failure to respond to eight leak detection alarms over a 13-hour period that should have alerted them to the spill. The leak detection system alarm first sounded late in the afternoon on Oct. 1, but workers believed it was triggered by a change in the concentration of produced water in the pipeline earlier in the day, according to a copy of the plea agreement.
The alarm sounded repeatedly throughout the night and workers shut down the pipeline to investigate, then restarted it again. Before dawn on Oct. 2, a boat went out and traveled along the course of the undersea pipeline with flashlights but didn’t see signs of a leak, according to the agreement.
It wasn’t until a boat went out after daybreak that the spill was identified, the papers said.
In the plea agreement, Amplify contends that two ships dragged their anchors across the pipeline and damaged it during a January 2021 storm, but they weren’t notified until after the October 2021 spill. Without this damage, Amplify, which has filed a civil claim against the ships, has argued that the spill would not have happened.
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Pastor confesses to affair in front of congregation; woman gets him to admit she was 16
WARSAW, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - The Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed with WPTA an investigation is underway involving a pastor at a church.
The prosecutors’ office wouldn’t share details about the investigation, including whether it is connected to a Facebook Live video from Sunday.
The video was streamed from inside the New Life Christian Church on Sunday.
During that broadcast, Pastor John Lowe can be heard telling the congregation, “I committed adultery. It was nearly 20 years ago.” He went on to say that he “makes no excuse for his sin” and that he wasn’t disciplined and would not “use the Bible to defend himself.”
“I have no defense. I committed the adultery,” he said.
Lowe asked for forgiveness and then told the congregation he was stepping down from “ministry responsibilities.”
The congregation applauded.
A woman and her husband then spoke before the crowd. The woman said she lived in a “prison of lies and shame” for 27 years. She then said she is a prisoner no longer. “If you can’t admit the truth, you have to answer to God,” she said to Lowe. “You are not the victim here.”
“The lies need to stop,” she said. “A partial truth is not true.”
“It was wrong,” Lowe said again as he spoke from the podium. “If I could go back and redo it all I would. I can’t. All I can do is ask you to forgive me.” The congregation then gathered around Lowe and prayed.
At one point someone in the crowd brings up the age of the woman at the time she alleges the pastor started the relationship. Lowe responded, “16 years old, OK.” He then added, “It was wrong.”
WPTA has found no record showing that any charges involving Lowe have been filed.
The station also spoke with a public information officer with Indiana State Police who said he cannot confirm whether they “have or had” an investigation into John Lowe.
A message was left with the New Life Christian Church and World Outreach office seeking comment from Lowe. That comment came Monday evening in the form of a statement published on the church’s Facebook page.
“In the wake of what has now been revealed, we are hurting and broken for a woman who has lovingly attended and served in the church for many years, as well as for her husband and family. It is our deepest prayer and commitment to love, support, encourage and help her,” the statement said in part. It also addressed Lowe.
“Our brokenness extends to Pastor John B. Lowe I, his wife and family as well. For 42 years, New Life has taught and preached a Cross-driven message of repentance, forgiveness and restoration; a ministry of reconciliation which has been both led and modeled by Pastors John and Debbie Lowe through a process of healing in any way in which we are able,” the statement said.
Indiana University Law Professor Jody Madeira explained Indiana laws relevant to this case.
“There is one particular offense that could apply, which is called child seduction,” she said. “This applies when people in positions of trust or authority of a child, law enforcement, mental health practitioners, or anyone with a professional relationship with the child,” she says, “It affects children between 16 and 18 years old. Again, these people use their professional relationship to engage in sexual conduct with a child, and that is the offense of child seduction.”
The statute of limitations set by Indiana Code 35-41-4-2 covers several sexual offenses involving children, Madeira explained.
“Normally it says that these crimes must be prosecuted before the victim reaches the age of 31; however, there’s an exception to that. The exception is basically that if the state obtains a recording, a confession that provides evidence sufficient to charge the crime,” she said.
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FOREST HILL, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadmium has confirmed that Artesha Moore, FASAE, CAE, president and CEO of Association Forum, will deliver the keynote address at their annual conference, Cadmium Spark. The address, which will explore the future of associations and other content-driven organizations, is scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Moore brings with her more than 20 years of association management, including healthcare, engineering, and scientific research institutions. Her recent accomplishments include being selected as an ASAE Fellow and serving as a member of ASAE's Foresight Works Advisory Group. She has served as president and CEO of Association Forum since February 14, 2022.
"We're delighted that Artesha Moore will deliver the keynote address at our annual conference," says Cristyn Johnson, Director of Education and Engagement at Cadmium. "Moore is among the most inspirational leaders in the association space, and we look forward to the insights she will provide to Cadmium Spark attendees."
Entitled "Looking Ahead at the Future of Associations," Moore's keynote address will propose solutions for the challenges currently facing content-driven organizations. These challenges include shifts in funding priorities, a drive for increased transparency, and rapid changes in technology.
Cadmium Spark marks the company's second annual conference since it was formed through the acquisition and merger of five leading software providers in the events, learning, and video technology industry. The conference will provide priceless educational and networking opportunities for users of Cadmium products and other industry professionals.
Select sessions at Cadmium Spark have been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as qualifying for CMP continuing education credit. Interested individuals can explore the schedule or register here. For more information on CMP credits, including a listing of all qualified sessions, click here.
About Cadmium
Cadmium simplifies the production of live, hybrid and virtual events and maximizes the value of online learning with a single, flexible platform designed to capture the chemistry of people, ideas and knowledge. The company's software products are trusted by more than 1000 content-driven organizations worldwide to generate revenue, drive customer retention, and lower operational costs for their events and education initiatives. For more information, visit https://gocadmium.com.
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What a country, right? As we celebrate America’s 246th birthday on the 4th of July, let’s pause and list a few reasons to love America.
♦ Thanks to cable TV and YouTube, we can still enjoy the Beverly Hillbillies, Marshal Dillon and Hoss Cartwright, even though few people under 40 know who they are.
♦ We have amazing emergency workers who respond to the situations the rest of us are trying to run away from.
♦ We have “news” channels that lean to the left, and others that lean to the right. And we are not forced to watch any of them.
♦ We have towns called Ducktown, Turtletown, Suck Creek, Gruetli-Laager, Orme, Hogjaw Valley, Rising Fawn, Talking Rock, Peavine, Nutbush, Bell Buckle, Rugby, Greenback, Bucksnort, Bugtussle, Flintstone, Burning Bush, Isabella, Box Springs, Rocky Face, Lick Skillet, Butts, Arabi, Bartlebaugh, Beersheba Springs and Scratch Ankle. I’ve been everywhere, man.
♦ We have farmers markets with fresh, home-grown produce.
♦ We have the Country Music Hall of Fame.
♦ They still make Yoohoo, Nehi Grape Soda, Paydays and Zagnut bars.
♦ We have a kind-hearted Tennessee native named Dolly Parton, who shares her good fortune.
♦ We have Carol Burnett, Tom Hanks and Willie Nelson. Not long ago, Willie recorded a song called, “I’m Still Not Dead.” That’s his best title since “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die.”
♦ We still have “CBS Sunday Morning.” It’s TV comfort food.
♦ We still have sweet tea and Southern restaurants that consider banana pudding to be a side item.
♦ We still have waitresses that call old men “Sweetheart.” Or at least that’s what people tell me.
♦ Even with tablets, Kindles, and all the other items that are supposed to be “better” than books, we still have great libraries.
♦ We still have some folks who respect handicapped spaces, who use their headlights in the rain, and who return their shopping carts to their stalls. We don’t have enough of those people, but we’re working on the others.
♦ We have weather-forecasting technology that can tell us it’s going to rain five days in advance and can give us a few minutes’ notice on a tornado, right down to our street.
♦ We have home-grown tomatoes, fresh strawberries, Georgia peaches and Sugar Baby watermelons.
♦ We have Caller ID and robo-call blockers.
♦ We have texting. Yes, it can be annoying, but it’s a blessing when your children live far away. It sure beats long distance calls, doesn’t it?
♦ We have record stores, so we can buy back the vinyl records we cashed in 30 years ago, before we realized vinyl was better.
♦ We have less painful dental procedures, thanks to that wonderful nitrous oxide that makes my toes tingle.
♦ We have dedicated school bus drivers who safely transport children to and from their homes each day.
♦ We have root beer floats, chocolate-covered cream-filled doughnuts, and hot fudge cakes.
♦ We have postal employees and police officers who check on elderly residents.
♦ We have great food labeling, with information on nutrition, calories, ingredients and expiration dates.
♦ We have “Jeopardy.” (Yeah, 30-something years after I said it wouldn’t last. “It’s too hard,” I said.)
♦ We have online, do-it-yourself income tax services that cost next-to-nothing. (I said that wouldn’t last, too. No one ever said I was the sharpest tool in the shed.)
♦ We have life-saving vaccines that really work.
♦ We have a World Series champion baseball team, right here in the South.
♦ We have wonderful election workers. Their dedication and hard work have ensured fair elections and a peaceful transfer of power throughout our nation’s history. Hopefully, they will continue to do so, despite the abuse they have endured in recent years.
♦ We have patriots who are willing to put country over party, often at great risk for their own safety, and for that of their family. Their courage serves as a reminder of what has truly made America great.
♦ We still have newspapers, and I hope you are thankful for that. I know I am.
♦ And, we still have a free press that seeks truth and holds those in power accountable. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. But trust me: you don’t want the alternative. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/david-carroll-thirty-reasons-to-love-the-usa/article_bcaba9fa-f708-11ec-9981-1f32fa53f27f.html | 2022-06-28T22:39:59Z |
Peltola beats Palin, wins Alaska House special election
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democrat Mary Peltola won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat on Wednesday, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin, who was seeking a political comeback in the state where she was once governor.
Peltola, who is Yup’ik and turned 49 on Wednesday, will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat. She will serve the remaining months of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Young held the seat for 49 years before his death in March.
“I’m honored and humbled by the support I have received from across Alaska,” Peltola said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing Don Young’s legacy of bipartisanship, serving all Alaskans and building support for Alaska’s interests in DC.”
Peltola’s victory, coming in Alaska’s first statewide ranked choice voting election, is a boon for Democrats, particularly coming off better-than-expected performances in special elections around the country this year following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. She will be the first Democrat to hold the seat since the late U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, who was seeking reelection in 1972 when his plane disappeared. Begich was later declared dead and Young in 1973 was elected to the seat.
Peltola ran as a coalition builder while her two Republican opponents — Palin and Begich’s grandson, also named Nick Begich — at times went after each other. Palin also railed against the ranked voting system, which was instituted by Alaska voters.
All three are candidates in the November general election, seeking a two-year House term, which would start in January.
The results came 15 days after the Aug. 16 election, in line with the deadline for state elections officials to receive absentee ballots mailed from outside the U.S. Ranked choice tabulations took place Wednesday after no candidate won more than 50% of the first choice votes. Peltola was in the lead heading into the tabulations.
Wednesday’s results were a disappointment for Palin, who was looking to make a political comeback 14 years after she was vaulted onto the national stage when John McCain selected her to be his running mate in the 2008 presidential election. In her run for the House seat, she had widespread name recognition and won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
After Peltola’s victory was announced, Palin slammed the ranked voting process as “crazy, convoluted, confusing.”
“Though we’re disappointed in this outcome, Alaskans know I’m the last one who’ll ever retreat,” Palin said in a statement.
During the campaign, critics questioned Palin’s commitment to Alaska, citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, partway through her term. Palin went on to become a conservative commentator on TV and appeared in reality television programs, among other pursuits.
Palin has insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered and said ahead of the special election that she had “signed up for the long haul.”
Peltola, a former state lawmaker who most recently worked for a commission whose goal is to rebuild salmon resources on the Kuskokwim River, cast herself as a “regular” Alaskan. “I’m not a millionaire. I’m not an international celebrity,” she said.
Peltola has said she was hopeful that the new system would allow more moderate candidates to be elected.
During the campaign, she emphasized her support of abortion rights and said she wanted to elevate issues of ocean productivity and food security. Peltola said she got a boost after the June special primary when she won endorsements from Democrats and independents who had been in the race. She said she believed her positive messaging also resonated with voters.
“It’s been very attractive to a lot of people to have a message of working together and positivity and holding each other up and unity and as Americans none of us are each other’s enemy,” she said. “That is just a message that people really need to hear right now.”
Alaska voters in 2020 approved an elections process that replaced party primaries with open primaries. Under the new system, ranked voting is used in general elections.
Under ranked voting, ballots are counted in rounds. A candidate can win outright with more than 50% of the vote in the first round. If no one hits that threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose that candidate as their top pick have their votes count for their next choice. Rounds continue until two candidates remain, and whoever has the most votes wins.
In Alaska, voters last backed a Democrat for president in 1964. But the state also has a history of rewarding candidates with an independent streak. The state has more registered unaffiliated voters than registered Republicans or Democrats combined.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TI Health, a predictive analytics and data marketing company, announced a relaunch of their website highlighting expanded product offerings for healthcare marketers.
The new capabilities include data insights aggregated from cross-channel media touchpoints associated with an NPI audience of 1.6M, the pinnacle of a much-expanded commercial effectiveness team, now bringing licensed data to pharma manufacturers decoupled from media activation.
The website further differentiates between the insight platform and licensed data product, AFFINITI™ and TI Health's media activation services now available across seven different channels. AFFINITI™ has aggregated media exposures to map provider profile and preferences based on receptivity to message, content and channel. The service is being utilized to support omni channel strategy, creative development and personalization of message, clinical trial recruitment and remote rep talking points for right-sized sales teams.
Visit TI Health's website at www.tihealth.com to learn more or join them as they present a keynote at Fierce Pharma's Digital Innovation Week on 6/21 for a deeper look at omni channel engagement and the future of healthcare activation.
TI Health is a data driven marketing and predictive analytics company, delivering omni-channel insights and activation solutions for healthcare companies and pharmaceutical brands. TI Health's proprietary predictive analytics platform AFFINITIi™ uses machine learning to map content, messaging, and channel strategy preferences for leading pharmaceutical brand marketers in the United States.
For more information about TI Health's products and services, visit http://www.tihealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn to new developments.
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WALTHAM, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Syndax," the "Company" or "we") (Nasdaq: SNDX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies, today announced that in connection with the hiring, announced on June 13, 2022, of Keith A. Goldan as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Goldan received an inducement award to purchase up to 230,000 shares of common stock. The stock option has an exercise price per share of $15.60, the closing price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 13, 2022 and will vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and 1/48th of the underlying shares vesting monthly thereafter over 36 months, subject to Mr. Goldan's continued service relationship with Syndax through the applicable vesting dates. Syndax's Board of Directors approved the award as inducement material to Mr. Goldan's employment in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
About Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company's pipeline include revumenib (SNDX-5613), a highly selective inhibitor of the Menin–MLL binding interaction, and axatilimab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks the colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) receptor, both currently in pivotal trials. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com or follow the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Avian influenza detected in backyard bird flock in Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A backyard flock of birds in Utah County has been diagnosed with avian influenza, marking another instance of the virus being reported among poultry in the United States. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food said Monday that officials had euthanized an unspecified number of infected birds to prevent them from entering the food system. State and federal agricultural officials stressed that detections of avian influenza do not present immediate concerns to humans, public health or the food system. But reports of the virus can raise fears among the poultry industry of an outbreak that could decimate their stock. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/19/avian-influenza-detected-in-backyard-bird-flock-in-utah/ | 2022-04-19T16:15:30Z |
NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx") (NASDAQ: APYX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Apyx, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Apyx includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) 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.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2022
Aggrieved Apyx investors only have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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The analytics-led digital marketing company has once again made it to the list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
JERSEY CITY, N.J., August 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine today announced that iQuanti is on the 2022 Inc.5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, for the eighth time. The list represents the most successful companies in the American economy's most dynamic segment - independent small businesses.
"iQuanti's achievement of being on the list of fastest-growing companies eight times is a testament to the trust our clients' repose on us, and to iQuantians who have relentlessly focused on delivering value to our clients," shared Viswanatha Sastry Rachakonda, CEO.
Founded in 2008, iQuanti helps firms drive stronger performance in digital marketing through deep data analytics. Its offerings include managing digital acquisition programs like SEO, Paid Search and Social, strategic consulting, and digital analytics. iQuanti is also unique in that it has built proprietary products and frameworks to help optimize digital marketing for global brands. Over the years, iQuanti has found success through its focus on developing innovative, industry-leading digital programs and solutions for niche verticals like banking and financial services and ecommerce.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Inc's editor-in- chief Scott Omelianuk . "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
iQuanti ignites powerful and predictable digital marketing performance for global brands with an approach rooted in data science and deep vertical knowledge.
iQuanti has 500+ employees across New York, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Mexico City, London, Toronto, Bangalore, and Singapore. The company was also previously recognized in the inaugural 'AdWeek 100: Fastest Growing Agencies' and the Fast 50 Asian American Business List. For more information, visit iQuanti.com.
Founded in 1979, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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If you've ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their bites can be. The little red bumps swell up almost immediately, creating an itch that once you start scratching only seems to get worse. The more you scratch, the more they itch -- starting a vicious cycle that can leave you irritated, sore and covered in red bumps.
Some people seem to be mosquito magnets -- the insects flock to them wherever they are, leaving bites in any exposed flesh -- while others are left relatively unscathed and itch free.
How do mosquitoes choose their prey and how can we repel them? We spoke to some experts for their advice.
Why does a mosquito bite itch?
When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart (proboscis) to suck up blood. As the mosquito is feeding on your blood, it injects saliva into your skin, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Leslie Vosshall, vice president and chief scientific officer at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, explained that a mosquito's saliva has a quality similar to an anesthetic, so you don't feel the bite until after the insect flies away. It also has anticoagulants so your blood continues to flow without clotting.
"Mosquitoes' saliva has lots of proteins in it; some are allergens," Vosshall said, adding, "Our body recognizes the mosquito protein as foreign, and our immune cells spring into action to try to fight it."
It's not the bite that causes the itch -- it's actually the body's response to the foreign mosquito protein it is trying to fight. That's why some people may only have a mild reaction to bites, while others, more sensitive to the foreign protein, react with large areas of swelling that are more painful.
And there's no need to get mad at male mosquitoes since only female mosquitoes bite. They bite to get a blood meal as most female mosquitoes can't produce eggs without that blood.
How do mosquitoes choose their prey?
Like most other blood-feeding insects, mosquitoes can smell us from a long distance through the carbon dioxide we exhale, and that's what makes them come close in the first place, according to Daniel Markowski, technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association.
"Once they actually get close to a host, they use a variety of other cues to finally hone in," he said. "These include visual components like shapes, sizes and colors. That's why dark colors are not recommended out in prime skeeter habitats because they stand out more, particularly in regards to backgrounds and contrasts."
Other chemical cues "including breath odors, microbiota byproducts on our skin, or other general human odors like octenol, ammonia, caproic acid or lactic acid" all combine with our carbon dioxide to make us more or less attractive to different mosquito species, he added.
It's likely a combination of a person's carbon dioxide and other odors that attracts mosquitoes, said VosshalI, who recently wrote a paper on "The unbreakable attraction of mosquitoes to humans." But she said the jury's still out on what exactly makes one person more attractive to a mosquito than another.
"This is something we are working on -- the amount and type of body odor that a person gives off is probably the reason," Vosshall said via email. "There are papers that claim it is blood type, or sweetness in blood, or gender (women are supposedly more attractive to mosquitoes), but nothing is conclusively proven."
What counters the urge to scratch?
"Don't scratch" is the advice that most experts and health professionals give. As hard and sometimes unrealistic as it can sound, scratching inflames the skin, and the inflammation makes the skin itch more.
"Scratching can also cause secondary infections and prolong the irritation," Markowski warned, adding that in extreme cases, people can scar themselves.
Instead, there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch relief as well as home remedies and mosquito repellents, so choosing what's right for you can often come down to trial and error.
"In general, all of the various anti-itch creams are very similar," Markowski said. "Generally, I suggest that if you're highly allergic to mosquitoes, you may need a cream with Benadryl or a similar antihistamine."
Vosshall recommended applying hot water to the bite as soon as possible.
"Very hot water -- as hot as you can stand it but not so hot that you burn yourself -- short-circuits the itch reflex," she said.
"If you are hiking and that's not practical, a topical lidocaine local anesthetic gel can be helpful to prevent the feeling of itching as well as an over-the-counter cortisone cream."
While both experts said that many people prefer natural remedies or herbal products, they urged caution. There is no scientific evidence these remedies work, and they can come with their own precautions or side effects.
In fact, the best remedy to fight the itch is to prevent a bite in the first place.
"Chemical repellents including DEET or picaridin are safe and highly effective," Vosshall said. Markowski agreed, describing DEET as the "gold standard," registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and endorsed by the CDC.
However, he acknowledged some people's concerns regarding the ingredient's toxicity, adding, "As with all products, I would suggest treating a small area at first and ensuring you don't have any allergic reactions. Also, make sure you read the label and follow all use guidelines."
For a comprehensive guide of insect repellents, the CDC lists EPA-registered options on its website, and the EPA site features a search tool to help you find the right one.
When to seek medical attention
Some people can have serious allergic reactions to mosquitoes, although in practice it is rare, Vosshall said. If you experience severe symptoms such as hives, breathing trouble or anaphylaxis, you should seek medical attention immediately.
You should also see a doctor if you're planning on traveling to a country where blood-borne pathogens such as the Zika virus and malaria are common. Mosquitoes can spread some diseases from person to person, but a doctor will be able to advise you if there are vaccines or preventive treatments available.
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has announced artist Alison Elizabeth Taylor as the first-prize winner of the sixth national Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. Her prize-winning artwork "Anthony Cuts under the Williamsburg Bridge, Morning" (2020) depicts Brooklyn, New York-based hair groomer Anthony Payne in a process that Taylor developed and named "marquetry hybrid." Using vivid paints, inkjet prints, and the natural grains of over 100 veneers, Taylor created the multilayered portrait after encountering Payne who was offering donation-based haircuts to support Black Lives Matter despite his own workplace having been shuttered by the pandemic. The first prize portrait will be on view as part of "The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today," co-curated by the competition's director Taína Caragol, curator of painting, sculpture, and Latinx art and history, and Leslie Ureña, curator of photographs. The exhibition will be on view at the Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., April 30 through Feb. 26, 2023, and is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalog.
Held every three years, the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition is dedicated to supporting artists from across the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This year's competition will include a touring exhibition featuring the 42 portraits that were selected by a jury from more than 2,700 open-call entries. The resulting exhibition addresses themes including the COVID-19 pandemic, demands for social justice, personal isolation, familial ties, community support, love and loss.
As winner of the first prize, Alison Elizabeth Taylor, a resident of Brooklyn, will receive $25,000 and a commission to create a portrait of a living individual for the museum's permanent collection. The previous first-prize winners are David Lenz (2006), Dave Woody (2009), Bo Gehring (2013), Amy Sherald (2016) and Hugo Crosthwaite (2019). Second prize this year was awarded to Tom Jones of Madison, Wisconsin, who submitted a photograph incorporating beads, shells and rhinestones, entitled "Elizah Leonard" (from the series "Strong Unrelenting Spirits") (2019). Third prize was awarded to Pao Houa Her of Blaine, Minnesota, for her photograph "untitled (man)" (2019).
This year's commended artists are Elsa María Meléndez of Caguas, Puerto Rico, for "Milk" (2020); collaborators Joel Daniel Phillips and Quraysh Ali Lansana of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for their multimedia portrait comprising a drawing entitled "Killed Negative #13 / After Arthur Rothstein" (from the series "Killing the Negative") and the poem "hospitality" (2020); Stuart Robertson of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, for "Self-Portrait of the Artist" (from the series "Out and Bad") (2020); and Vincent Valdez of Houston, Texas, for "People of the Sun (Grandma and Grandpa Santana)" (2019).
Museum visitors and online viewers will be able to cast a vote online for their favorite finalist to receive the People's Choice Award from April 30 through Oct.16. Winning artworks from the competition's teen edition, organized by the Portrait Gallery's Teen Museum Council, will be installed in late summer 2022.
Jurors for the 2022 Competition were Kathleen Ash-Milby, Catherine Opie, Ebony G. Patterson, and John Yau, and Portrait Gallery curators Caragol, Ureña and Dorothy Moss.
The competition and exhibition are made possible by the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Endowment, which was established by Virginia Outwin Boochever, a longtime docent at the National Portrait Gallery. The endowment is sustained by her family.
For more information on the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, visit npg.si.edu.
Media website: newsdesk.si.edu @smithsoniannpg, #Outwin2022
Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2022 Finalists
Holly Bass, Washington, D.C.
Lois Bielefeld, Milwaukee, Wis.
Gustave Blache III, New York, N.Y.
Rebecca Blandón, Bronx, N.Y.
Frank Blazquez, Albuquerque, N.M.
Clarissa Bonet, Chicago
Donna Castellanos, Elmhurst, Ill.
Jess T. Dugan, St. Louis
Michelle Elzay, New York, N.Y., and Nantucket, Mass.
TR Ericsson, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Adama Delphine Fawundu, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Paula Gillen, Boulder, Colo.
Rigoberto González, Edinburg, Texas
Kira Nam Greene, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Inga Guzyte, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Mari Hernandez, San Antonio
David Hilliard, Boston
Keegan Holden, Los Angeles
Pao Houa Her, Blaine, Minn.*
Tom Jones, Madison, Wis.*
Laura Karetzky, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Khánh H. Lê, Washington, D.C.
Timothy Lee, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Riva Lehrer, Chicago
Jarod Lew, Beverly Hills, Mich.
Tim Lowly, Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Narsiso Martinez, Long Beach, Calif.
Rania Matar, Brookline, Mass.
Elsa María Meléndez, Caguas, Puerto Rico*
Cheryl Mukherji, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Marianna T. Olague, El Paso, Texas
Maia Cruz Palileo, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Joel Daniel Phillips, Tulsa, Okla., and
Quraysh Ali Lansana, Tulsa, Okla.*
Melissa Ann Pinney, Evanston, Ill.
Stuart Robertson, Lawrence Township, N.J.*
Robert Schefman, West Bloomfield, Mich.
Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Los Angeles
Josephine Sittenfeld, Providence, R.I.
Grade Solomon, Fredericksburg, Va.
Ilene Spiewak, West Stockbridge, Mass.
Alison Elizabeth Taylor, Brooklyn, N.Y.*
Vincent Valdez, Houston*
*Denotes prize winner
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OKLAHOMA CITY, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUSK) ("Mammoth" or the "Company") announced today the first appeal response from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") related to Project Worksheet 251, commonly referred to as the first contract between Mammoth's subsidiary Cobra Acquisitions LLC ("Cobra") and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority ("PREPA"). This appeal followed the May 26, 2021, determination memorandum issued by FEMA, which denied $47 million of the claimed costs under the first contract. FEMA approved the appeal in part and denied the appeal in part. FEMA found that staffing costs of $24.4 million are eligible for funding and that FEMA would amend Project Worksheet 251 to obligate this additional funding.
Mammoth's Chief Executive Officer, Arty Straehla, commented:
"Despite our work having received numerous third-party validations, PREPA continues to choose to pay advisors rather than its pre-existing obligations for services performed years ago. PREPA has $40.4 million in federal funding sitting in a cash account set aside for our work that could be used to pay us now, yet PREPA continues to withhold payment. Astoundingly, the Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico continues to allow PREPA to accrue interest on FEMA-approved amounts while PREPA has funds set aside and has over $1 billion in cash on hand. PREPA says that they can't pay when they don't have funds and won't pay when they do have funds. This lack of accountability should serve as a red flag for any entity that is considering performing work for PREPA and is bad news for people of Puerto Rico the next time a natural disaster strikes."
PREPA has 60 days from the date of receipt of the determination to submit a second appeal to the Assistant Administrator, Recovery Directorate, at FEMA headquarters or to request arbitration by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
The total amount PREPA owes Cobra exceeds $350 million and continues to accrue contractual interest at the rate of over $3.3 million per month.
For more information related to the Puerto Rico situation as well as access to the FEMA first appeal response, please visit: https://puertorico.mammothenergy.com/
Mammoth is an integrated, growth-oriented energy services company focused on the construction and repair of the electric grid for private utilities, public investor-owned utilities and co-operative utilities through its infrastructure services businesses. The Company also provides products and services to enable the exploration and development of North American onshore unconventional oil and natural gas reserves. Mammoth's suite of services and products include: infrastructure services, well completion services, natural sand and proppant services, drilling services and other energy services. For more information, please visit www.mammothenergy.com.
Contact:
Mark Layton, Chief Financial Officer
mlayton@mammothenergy.com
(405) 608-6007
Investors:
Rick Black
rblack@dennardlascar.com
(832) 435-0026
This news release (and any oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, including on the conference call announced herein) contains certain statements and information that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts that address activities, events or developments that Mammoth expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "ensure," "expect," "if," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "project," "forecasts," "predict," "outlook," "aim," "will," "could," "should," "potential," "would," "may," "probable," "likely" and similar expressions, and the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this press release specifically include statements, estimates and projections regarding the Company's business outlook and plans, future financial position, liquidity and capital resources, operations, performance, acquisitions, returns, capital expenditure budgets, costs and other guidance regarding future developments. Forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, forecasts for the Company's existing operations, experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and their effect on Mammoth, and other factors believed to be appropriate. Although management believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, no assurance can be given that these assumptions are accurate or that any of these expectations will be achieved (in full or at all). Moreover, the Company's forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those described in its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings it makes with the SEC, including those relating to the Company's acquisitions and contracts, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience and present expectations or projections which are implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: any continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, related global and national health concerns and economic repercussions; demand for our services; the volatility of oil and natural gas prices and actions by OPEC members and other exporting nations affecting commodities prices and production levels; the impact of the current Russian/Ukrainian military conflict on the global energy and capital markets and global stability; operational challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, including logistical challenges, protecting the health and well-being of our employees, remote work arrangements, performance of contracts and supply chain disruptions; inflationary pressures; the outcome of ongoing government investigations and other legal proceedings, including those relating to the contracts awarded to the Company's subsidiary Cobra Acquisitions LLC ("Cobra") by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority ("PREPA"); the failure to receive or delays in receiving governmental authorizations, approvals and/or payments, including payments with respect to the PREPA account receivable for prior services to PREPA performed by Cobra; the Company's inability to replace the prior levels of work in its business segments, including its infrastructure and well completion services segments; risks relating to economic conditions; impacts of the recent federal infrastructure bill on the infrastructure industry and our infrastructure services business; the loss of or interruption in operations of one or more of Mammoth's significant suppliers or customers; the loss of management and/or crews; the outcome or settlement of our litigation matters, including the adverse impact of the recent settlement with MasTec Renewables Puerto Rico, LLC, and the effect on our financial condition and results of operations; the effects of government regulation, permitting and other legal requirements; operating risks; the adequacy of capital resources and liquidity; Mammoth's ability to continue to comply with, or if applicable, obtain a waiver of forecasted or actual noncompliance with certain financial covenants and comply with other terms and conditions under our recently amended revolving credit facility; weather; natural disasters; litigation; volatility in commodity markets; competition in the oil and natural gas and infrastructure industries; and costs and availability of resources.
Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement which speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. We undertake no obligation to correct, revise or update any forward-looking statement after the date such statement is made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 18, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in PEGA:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Pegasystems Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in PEGA you have until July 18, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased PEGA securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the PEGA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/pegasystems-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28440&from=4.
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J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Lawyers: Eastman advised to plead the Fifth in Georgia probe
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for John Eastman, a lead architect of some of Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election, said Wednesday they advised their client to assert attorney-client privilege and invoke his constitutional right to remain silent when testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal election interference in Georgia.
Charles Burnham and Harvey Silverglate confirmed in a statement that Eastman had appeared before the panel in Fulton County, complying with a summons from the district attorney. They declined to comment on the questions or testimony, citing respect for the secrecy of the grand jury process.
Eastman is one of a number of Trump advisers, attorneys and allies whose testimony Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has sought to compel in the case. Former New York mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, who’s been told he may face criminal charges in the investigation, testified in mid-August. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is fighting his subpoena. Willis filed petitions last week seeking the testimony of former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump-allied attorney Sidney Powell, among others. And conservative attorney L. Lin Wood Jr. said this week he’s been told Willis wants him to appear.
Willis’ investigation began early last year, shortly after a recording of a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger became public. In that call, Trump suggested the state’s top election official could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state. But it has become clear that the scope of the probe has broadened considerably since then.
In their statement Wednesday, Eastman’s attorneys accused Willis of embarking on “an unprecedented path of criminalizing controversial or disfavored legal theories.”
As Trump and his allies began a campaign to spread false claims about the election, Eastman circulated what was essentially an academic proposal challenging the workings of the 130-year-old Electoral Count Act that governs the process for tallying the election results in Congress.
The first part of the plan was to put in place a slate of “alternate” electors in seven battleground states to sign certificates falsely stating that Trump, not Democrat Joe Biden, had won their states. Willis has told the 16 Georgia Republicans who joined that effort that they are targets of her investigation.
The second part of the proposal involved convincing then-Vice President Mike Pence to refuse to count some of the electoral votes won by Biden when presiding over Congress the certification of election results on Jan. 6, 2021. But Pence refused to stray from his ceremonial role that day, even as Trump supporters broke into the Capitol, chanting for him to be hung.
Wood, who sued unsuccessfully to block the certification of Georgia’s election results, said Wednesday that he’s willing to testify before the special grand jury.
Wood said a lawyer who represents him in a separate matter told him late last week that Willis’ office wants to subpoena him to testify. But he said he hadn’t received a formal request and didn’t know when they would want to see him.
“If they want to ask me questions, I’m happy to answer them,” Wood told The Associated Press by phone. “I have nothing to hide.”
Wood has long been known for his representation of high-profile clients — including Richard Jewell, who was wrongly accused in the 1996 Olympic bombing in Atlanta — particularly in defamation cases.
In a document filed last week seeking to compel Powell’s testimony, Willis noted that Wood hosted meetings at his home in South Carolina “for the purpose of exploring options to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.” Powell asked Wood, who’s licensed as a lawyer in Georgia, to help find Georgia residents who would be willing to serve as plaintiffs in lawsuits contesting the election results in the state, the petition says.
Wood said he didn’t know Powell well at the time but that she got in touch and asked if a group could meet at his home in late November 2020. He agreed to reach out to some prominent Georgia Republicans on Powell’s behalf, but said he doesn’t remember exactly who he called and whether they ended up joining any lawsuit filed by Powell.
The lawsuits filed by Powell and Wood were among many that were filed around the country in the wake of the 2020 election, many of them claiming that widespread election fraud had occurred. The lawsuits were ultimately dismissed, and state and federal election officials have consistently said there was no evidence of widespread fraud in the election.
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Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri in Washington contributed to this report.
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BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLFS), a leading supplier of class-defining bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapies ("CGT") and broader biopharma markets, today announced the Company's second quarter 2022 financial results will be released after market close on Tuesday, August 9th. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast at 4:30pm ET (1:30pm PT) that day. Management will provide an overview of the Company's financial results and a general business update.
To access the webcast, log onto the Investor Relations page of the BioLife Solutions website at https://www.biolifesolutions.com/earnings. In addition, the conference call will be accessible by dialing toll-free (800) 715-9871 for domestic callers and (646) 307-1963 for international callers. The conference ID number is 2389359. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the call and will be archived on https://www.biolifesolutions.com/ for 90 days.
About BioLife Solutions
BioLife Solutions is a leading supplier of class-defining bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy and broader biopharma markets. Our tools portfolio includes our proprietary CryoStor® and HypoThermosol® biopreservation media for shipping and storage, the ThawSTAR® family of automated, water-free thawing products, evo® cold chain management system, high capacity cryogenic storage freezers, Stirling Ultracold mechanical freezers, SciSafe biologic storage services, and Sexton Biotechnologies cell processing tools. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, www.scisafe.com, www.stirlingultracold.com, or www.sextonbio.com and follow BioLife on Twitter.
Contact Information:
At the Company
Troy Wichterman
Chief Financial Officer
(425) 402-1400
twichterman@biolifesolutions.com
Investors
LHA Investor Relations
Jody Cain
(310) 691-7100
jcain@lhai.com
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LeoLabs Awarded Contract From the US Department of Commerce to Support Space Traffic Management Prototype
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Agreement delivers industry-leading capabilities to the US Government, including Resident Space Object tracking data and conjunction alerts, powered by LeoLabs global network of radars
MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 9, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, Inc., the world's leading commercial provider of low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services, announced today an award to provide data and services to the US Department of Commerce to support the development of a US civil- led Space Traffic Management (STM) system. The announcement was made at the 9th session of the National Space Council in Houston, Texas.
Under this contract, LeoLabs will provide its operationally proven tracking and conjunction alert data products for a subset of Resident Space Objects (RSOs), including both real-time and archived data sets. The Department of Commerce will utilize these orbital data products to support testing and evaluation of a prototype STM system.
"We are honored to be selected by the Department of Commerce to provide high accuracy tracking and conjunction alert data products for its Space Traffic Management system," said Dan Ceperley, LeoLabs CEO and co-founder. "The traffic in LEO is growing exponentially, driven by commercial innovation and economic opportunity. Our space operations infrastructure is the only system designed to scale with that growth. LeoLabs was founded to drive innovation in Space Traffic Management, therefore we look forward to working with the US Government on this effort to ensure the continued success of the space industry."
This agreement demonstrates continued US leadership in STM and marks significant progress by the Department of Commerce towards fulfilling Space Policy Directive-3 (SPD-3), which calls for the development of a new national STM service managed by a civil government agency. This contract was issued as a sole-source award, providing the Department of Commerce access to LeoLabs space safety services which are currently utilized for over 60% of operational satellites in LEO.
About LeoLabs (www.leolabs.space)
LeoLabs provides critical mapping and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services to help secure safe and sustainable operations in low Earth orbit (LEO). LeoLabs services are powered by a vertically integrated space operations infrastructure stack, consisting of a global network of proprietary phased-array radars and an advanced cloud computing architecture. Our data products provide real-time alerts and insights to our government and commercial customers, allowing them to accomplish mission objectives, mitigate risk, and maintain competitive advantage in a constantly evolving threat environment.
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TSX.V: DME
U.S. OTC: DMEHF
Frankfurt: QM01
VANCOUVER, BC, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) From the President of the Company
The Company is pleased to announce that it has added Marta Hodan Wasko as VP of Geology. Marta is a petroleum geologist with a focus on sedimentology and stratigraphy with multiple years of experience in exploration, development, reservoir characterization, and wastewater injection. She has multiple degrees from the Colorado School of Mines, coupled with her experiences, in both the private sector and state regulation. Marta also has experience in well planning, permitting and drilling for oil, gas, helium and wastewater while working in both the private sector and state regulation. Her most recent position was as the Program Administrator for the Arizona Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. She worked on state regulations for oil, gas, and helium development while gaining knowledge of the historic and current helium exploration and development, in addition to gaining experience working with federal, state, local and Indigenous jurisdictions.
"We are extremely pleased we were able to have Marta join our company," says Robert Rohlfing, CEO of Desert Mountain Energy Corp. "She has an outstanding track record within the industry and her overall knowledge of both geology and regulatory compliance aspects are a great fit for our continued growth."
GENERAL UPDATE
- Construction on the McCauley Helium Processing Facility continues and DME will be adding selected pictures of the assembly to the website as it approaches completion. The Company expects to drill the next wildcat in the early part of July after the rig is released from the project it is currently on. DME will announce the permits when they have been received.
- Desert Mountain Energy's trucking company has sufficient work committed to keeping the equipment busy on average six days per week for the next 24+ months. This business segment will be adding cash flow immediately and those numbers will be reflected in the financials. Forecasts suggest the Company will get a full return on investment by the end of June.
- The Company's extension into the pre-payment of a drill rig with 16,000' capabilities is starting to bear fruit. DME receives a predetermined amount on a daily basis for every day it is utilized. The rig has been contracted on an extended basis for all times other than when the Company will be utilizing it.
- Management has decided to sell helium at spot price and not sign any long-term contracts. The recent deficit in the global helium market has resulted in strong demand and unprecedented helium prices. Desert Mountain Energy Corp. does not project any short-term solutions for the helium market and prices are expected to be at historically high levels for the foreseeable future.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.
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"Robert Rohlfing"
Robert Rohlfing
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The next gen BLI technology now available in Europe
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gator Bio, the next gen Biolayer Interferometry solutions company, has signed an agreement with I&L Biosystems GmbH, a distributor of innovative biomedical technology and products. The agreement will allow Gator Bio to expand rapidly its product offerings into the European Union, a key region for Gator's growth strategy as it begins its global reach.
Dr. Hong Tan, CEO of Gator Bio, said, "I&L Biosystems has a history of bringing new and innovative technologies into market — as evidenced by its previous success in commercializing e.g., various multi-analyzer, protein purification devices, SPR instruments, and bioreactors, etc. We look forward to working with the I&L team to bring the Gator platform to users throughout the region, helping meet the demand for therapeutics development and manufacturing."
"Gator BLI platform and a range of innovative biosensors are an important addition to I&L's portfolio of protein characterization products, and we are very excited about the possibilities the Gator shall give our customers in characterizing antibodies, AAVs and small molecule drugs," said Mr. Alexander M. Beljaars, CEO of I&L Biosystems GmbH. "Access to this next gen technology is key to the continued enablement of our biopharma and academia research customers across our geographies. We are very excited about helping research and manufacturing community with the novel applications in gene therapy, immune therapy and lipid nano particle development."
The latest partnership of two companies builds on Gator Bio's commitment to providing high-quality BLI platforms globally, recently demonstrated through a strategic partnership with BMS Korea (Bio Medical Sciences) to provide sales and services to biotherapeutics and gene therapy companies in Republic of Korea. To learn more, please visit www.gatorbio.com.
Gator Bio is a life sciences company providing bioanalytical systems to accelerate the development of therapeutics and diagnostics. Gator Bio along with its sister company ET Healthcare are part of Access Medical Systems. The Gator instruments and biosensors enable real-time analysis of biomolecular interactions providing information on affinity, kinetics, concentration and epitope binning, etc. Most importantly, Gator Bio's analytical capabilities enable better and faster characterization of drug candidates, thus providing greater value in drug development applications where existing methods have limitations in throughput, performance, and cost. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with facilities in Shanghai and Suzhou, China. For more information, please visit www.gatorbio.com.
I&L Biosystems is a leading distributor of innovative scientific products with the headquarter in Königswinter, Germany. The company was founded in 1991 and has been growing steadily ever since. The focus of I&L is on sales and distribution of high-quality laboratory equipment to customers and researchers in the microbiology, cell biology and biotechnology markets in almost all European countries. High quality of the products, competent advice and fast service are the basis for a long-lasting relationship with our customers and partners in industry, research and development. More than 120 employees ensure that our customers throughout Europe receive excellent support for technical or application-related questions. Visit I&L Biosystems' website for more information: www.il-biosystems.com.
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Derek Chauvin has been moved from a Minnesota state prison where he was often held in solitary confinement to a medium-security federal prison in Arizona, where the former police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing may be held under less restrictive conditions.
Chauvin was taken Wednesday from a maximum-security prison in a Minneapolis suburb, where he often spent most of his day in a 10-by-10-foot cell, to the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
The Tucson facility houses 266 inmates, both male and female, as part of a larger complex that includes a high-security penitentiary and a minimum-security satellite camp.
Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman Randilee Giamusso declined to detail the circumstances of Chauvin’s confinement, citing privacy, safety and security concerns.
Experts said earlier that Chauvin was likely to be safer in the federal system. It typically houses less-violent inmates, and he’d be less likely to mix with inmates he had arrested or investigated as a Minneapolis police officer.
“It’s dangerous to be an officer in any prison,” former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger said after Chauvin was sentenced last month. “It’s even more dangerous in state prison because of the nature of the inmate population. There are gangs, for example. And police officers just don’t do well there. Those risks are reduced in a federal prison.”
The federal prison system does house many high-profile inmates, but it is also plagued by gangs and chronic violence. The entire federal prison system was put on a nationwide lockdown in January after two inmates were killed and two others were injured during a gang altercation at a federal penitentiary in Texas.
The Bureau of Prisons has also faced increasing scrutiny of violent incidents and serious misconduct in its ranks. Associated Press investigations have uncovered abuse, neglect and leadership missteps, including rampant sexual abuse by workers, severe staffing shortages, inmate escapes and the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chauvin was sentenced last month in U.S. District Court in St. Paul to 21 years on federal civil rights charges after pleading guilty in an agreement with prosecutors. He was already serving 22 1/2 years for his conviction in state court on murder and manslaughter charges; a condition of the agreement called for the sentences to be served concurrently and in federal prison.
Chauvin, who is white, killed Floyd by pinning the unarmed Black man to the pavement with his knee for 9 1/2 minutes as bystander video captured Floyd struggling to breathe and crying out for help. Floyd was suspected of passing a counterfeit bill at a nearby grocery store.
Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, touched off a firestorm of protests around the world and refocused attention on police brutality and racism.
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson suggested when sentencing Chauvin that he be placed near family who live between Iowa and Minnesota. But federal officials are not bound by judicial requests.
Last month Magnuson also sentenced ex-Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng to three years in prison and former Officer Tou Thao to 3 1/2 years on criminal civil rights charges related to the Floyd killing. They intend to appeal their sentences. Earlier in July, former officer Thomas Lane was sentenced to 2½ years. He’s been ordered to report to a low-security federal prison camp in Colorado later this month.
The three former officers were on trial at the same time three men were in court in Georgia, facing federal hate crime charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, who was Black. They were eventually convicted.
Two of the men agreed to plead guilty in the case in exchange for serving their sentences in federal prison, saying they feared for their safety in state prison. The judge rejected the deal in part because Arbery’s family strongly opposed it.
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- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found Mitopure™ Urolithin A improves muscle strength and exercise performance in middle-aged adults
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé Health Science, a globally recognized leader in the field of nutritional science, announced the publication of results from the ATLAS Trial in Cell Reports Medicine. The data show improvements in leg muscle strength in those who consumed a Mitopure supplement daily for four months. Mitopure, a proprietary form of Urolithin A made by Amazentis, works by supporting the cells' ability to renew their powerplants, the mitochondria. Declines in mitochondrial function occur during aging and are associated with declines in physical performance like slower walking speed, muscle fatigue and loss of strength. Using nutritional supplementation to support mitochondrial health is a new approach to help address age-associated declines in muscular and cellular health.
"It's very promising that we have more robust clinical data to support the benefit of Mitopure supplementation on muscle health and exercise-performance potential as we age," said Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer at Amazentis and study co-author. "Until recently, interventions to counteract age-associated muscle declines have been limited. Exercise and dietary approaches like higher protein intake are the most studied ways to help mitigate such declines, but we know that people don't always adhere closely to such regimens. What's particularly important is we're seeing Mitopure improve physical performance outcomes in the absence of an exercise regimen. These studies highlight the potential of Mitopure supplementation as a novel nutritional solution to help maintain muscle function in middle-aged adults."
As people age, a gradual decline in muscle mass and strength is natural, and environmental factors such as diet and exercise can affect the rate at which these declines occur. Stimulating mitophagy, the removal and recycling of dysfunctional mitochondria to promote mitochondrial synthesis, can help improve mitochondria function and promote overall cellular health. Previous research shows that Mitopure - which is molecularly identical to the natural gut microbiome-derived metabolite produced from foods like pomegranates, nuts, and berries - activates mitophagy.
The ATLAS Trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that examined the impact of daily supplementation with Mitopure (500 mg or 1000 mg) or placebo for 4 months on muscle performance in 88 sedentary adults aged 40-64 years. The trial endpoints included muscle strength, exercise tolerance and physical performance. The results are an important discovery in muscle health research and were as follows:
- Improvements in hamstring muscle strength were significantly greater among participants who consumed Mitopure daily at either the 500 mg (12% increase vs. baseline) or 1000 mg (10% increase vs. baseline) level compared to placebo. This is key, as maintaining muscle strength is important for healthy aging.
- Individuals consuming 1000 mg of Mitopure daily experienced clinically meaningful improvements in aerobic endurance (10% increase in peak oxygen consumption [VO2]) and physical performance (33 meter improvement in the 6 minute walk test), from baseline to 4 months.
- Mitopure supplementation enhanced cellular health as it relates to mitochondrial efficiency and reduced markers of inflammation, both important for optimal muscle function.
- Mitopure supplementation was also found to be safe and well-tolerated.
What's more, the ATLAS findings further build on data from recent trials studying the benefits of Mitopure supplementation. A randomized, crossover trial demonstrated improved bioavailability of Mitopure compared to food sources of Urolithin A, given that two-thirds of individuals do not have the appropriate microbiome to make UA from their diet alone. A randomized, controlled trial of adults aged 65-90 years found that daily supplementation of 1000 mg Mitopure significantly improved hand and leg muscle endurance at two months. Taken together, these studies show that Mitopure can positively impact muscle and cellular health in middle-age and older adults, which is impactful given that age-related declines in muscle mass and strength can start as early as age 40 years.
"We want to empower people to take control of how they're aging, and we continue to see the positive impact that Mitopure supplementation can have on muscle function and cellular health," said Rick Jentis, Global Category Head for Cellular Nutrition at Nestlé Health Science. "Celltrient Cellular Strength, which contains this proprietary form of Urolithin A, provides an accessible solution to help support muscle health as people age. Our goal is to continue rewriting the trajectory of aging by providing scientifically studied cellular nutrition options like Urolithin A."
The full study is registered on clinicaltrials.gov as: NCT03464500.
Urolithin A (UA) is a cellular nutrient that activates mitochondrial renewal to support efficient mitochondrial function, which is important for muscle strength and endurance. UA is formed by gut bacteria when foods containing ellagitannins, a beneficial plant compound, are consumed. However, about two-thirds of adults are not able to produce UA in this way, which is why supplementation may be beneficial.
Nestlé Health Science has introduced Celltrient™ Cellular Nutrition, a specialized range of nutritional solutions designed to support cellular health. Celltrient Cellular Strength offers Mitopure™, a proprietary form of UA. For more information on Celltrient Cellular Nutrition, visit www.celltrient.com.
Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition and a globally managed business unit of Nestlé. We believe in empowering healthier lives through nutrition and are committed to redefining the management of health, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based active lifestyle nutrition, medical nutrition and pharmaceutical solutions. Our extensive research network, both within Nestlé's R&D centers as well as with external partners, provides the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives. Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 11,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries. www.nestlehealthscience.us
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earthstone Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ESTE) ("Earthstone" or the "Company"), announced today that its management team will host a conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central) to discuss the Company's financial results for the second quarter 2022 and its outlook for the remainder of 2022. Prepared remarks by Robert J. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Lumpkin, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Steven C. Collins, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will be followed by a question and answer session. The Company intends to file its earnings press release for the period ended June 30, 2022, prior to the conference call.
Investors and analysts are invited to participate in the call by dialing 877-407-6184 for domestic calls or 201-389-0877 for international calls, in both cases asking for the Earthstone conference call. A webcast will also be available through the Company website (www.earthstoneenergy.com). Please select "Events & Presentations" under the "Investors" section of the Company's website and log on at least 10 minutes in advance to register.
A replay of the call and webcast will be available on the Company's website and by telephone until 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central), Friday, August 19, 2022. The number for the replay is 877-660-6853 for domestic calls or 201-612-7415 for international calls, using Replay ID: 13731790.
About Earthstone Energy, Inc.
Earthstone Energy, Inc. is a growth-oriented, independent energy company engaged in acquisitions and the development and operation of oil and natural gas properties. Its primary assets are located in the Permian Basin of west Texas and New Mexico. Earthstone is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ESTE." For more information, visit Earthstone's website at www.earthstoneenergy.com.
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Earthstone Energy, Inc.
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share payable on September 29, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2022.
Founded in 1937, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (troweprice.com), is a global investment management organization with $1.31 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2022. The organization provides a broad array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The company also offers sophisticated investment planning and guidance tools. T. Rowe Price's disciplined, risk-aware investment approach focuses on diversification, style consistency, and fundamental research.
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Families begin adopting beagles rescued from breeding facility
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Rescued beagles in the care of the Sarasota County Humane Society are all bound for loving homes days after the nonprofit took them in.
The humane society has said that within days hundreds of applicants filed to adopt the 18 beagles brought to the Suncoast from a troubled breeding facility in Virginia. ABC7 had its cameras rolling as one of those dogs was adopted by a woman who is thrilled to add one more rescue to her family of four-legged friends.
“Today is a joyous day for me,” Lynn Thomas said, her smile beaming inside the walls of the humane society.
It’s a joyous day not just for her, but for a friendly pup named Sage. Thomas arranged a meet-and-greet to see all the wagging tails brought rescued from the breeding facility and fell in love almost instantly, choosing Sage as the newest member of her family.
Thomas said she acted fast to make this happen.
The moment she heard about the 4,000 beagles being rescued, she started making calls immediately asking how she could help.
“I just was persistent,” Thomas said. “I want one of these dogs, and if I can’t adopt one of these dogs, let me at least do something to embrace them. Let me groom them, let me walk them. Tell me what I can do to make their lives a little bit better.”
Thankfully for both Thomas and Sage, adoption was a perfect fit. She filled out the paperwork and got the take the beagle home within the day after spending some quality time getting to know him inside the humane society facility.
Thomas has plenty of experience working with rescues and emphasized that caring for them is not like any other pet. Animals like this have been through serious trauma, so introducing them to home life takes a lot of time and patience as they adapt to a safe environment.
It will be a long journey, but she’s committed to giving Sage everything he needs, from medical care to attention and love.
“He’s going to have all that for the rest of his days,” Thomas said.
The massive beagle rescue is bringing attention to issues regarding treatment of dogs.
Weeks before this incident came to light, local U.S. Rep. Greg Steuebe (R) introduced legislation that aims to curb mistreatment of dogs for research purposes.
He filed the “Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments Act” in August, which would stop any biological, medical or behavioral research at the National Institutes of Health. Steuebe tweeted that this legislation would help stop mass-breeding facilities like the one that abused those rescued beagles.
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Automation of truck driving for long-haul, middle-mile, and last-mile applications is seen as the key to overcoming the labor shortage
BOULDER, Colo., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the size of global and regional markets for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in various segments with highly automated driving capability.
One of the many secondary effects of the pandemic has been a shortage of labor in many areas including truck drivers. Development of automated driving systems (ADS) technology has continued throughout the now two-year-old global pandemic and in many market segments is seen as more essential than ever. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, more than 1.2 million automated trucks and buses are expected be deployed globally each year by 2032.
"Multiple pilot deployments of automated trucks and buses of various types are already occurring in numerous countries around the world," says Sam Abuelsamid, principal research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "All are still relying on safety operators although a few driverless tests have occurred."
However, many of these are expected to become commercialized driverless operations, primarily for long-haul trucking, last-mile deliveries, and middle-mile deliveries by 2025. Truck-driving applications are in many ways much more predictable than robotaxis or personal vehicles, so deploying ADS is expected to be easier because the operational design domains (ODD) are more restricted, according to the report.
The report, Market Data: Automated Trucks and Buses, evaluates the potential sales and fleet deployments of Level 4 and Level 5 (as defined by SAE International standard J3016) automated trucks and buses through 2032. These are vehicles that can be operated without continuous human supervision or intervention while within their ODD. The projections are split between goods delivery vans, rigid trucks, semi tractors, transit and coach buses, and shuttle buses. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
About Guidehouse Insights
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Market Data: Automated Trucks and Buses, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
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Jennifer Peacock
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allermi announced today that its direct-to-patient telehealth service to provide customized multi-ingredient nasal sprays for the relief of allergy symptoms is now available. Unlike typical allergy treatments, Allermi nasal sprays contain multiple active ingredients, customized for each patient's symptoms and severity. The company's launch is fueled by a $1.25M pre-seed round led by Lucas Venture Group.
Nasal allergy, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, is a chronic disease affecting 1 in 3 people. Symptoms include stuffy nose, runny nose, itchy eyes, sneeze, post-nasal drip and cough, which can severely affect respiratory health, sleep quality and daytime productivity. "Despite an abundance of over-the-counter treatments and billions of dollars spent per year, nearly 70% of allergy sufferers are dissatisfied with available allergy medications," said Shani Bocian, CEO and Allermi Co-Founder. "There are millions of allergy sufferers who need a much better option."
"OTC remedies aren't solving the problem because they are single-ingredient, one-size-fits-all products that don't adequately address symptoms and that pose risks of potentially unsafe side effects," said Dr. Robert Bocian, a professor of Allergy-Immunology at Stanford and Allermi Co-Founder. "This results in suboptimal relief for millions of allergy sufferers who continue to experience symptoms despite taking medications." Dr. Bocian began customizing multi-ingredient nasal-spray programs for his patients over 30 years ago. His protocols are now the basis for Allermi.
At Allermi, each patient's nasal-spray formula can be adjusted as symptoms change, a unique benefit unavailable in any other allergy-care program. "Our formulas contain evidence-based combinations of 2-4 gold-standard medications at percentages suited to each patient's unique symptom and severity profile," said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shuba Iyengar, who trained in Allergy-Immunology at Stanford and Harvard. "No allergy symptom relief is this comprehensive, precise or adaptable."
After completing an online intake questionnaire that is then evaluated by an Allermi allergist, patients are prescribed their customized nasal spray, delivered by mail on a monthly or on-demand basis. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan, along with access to a dedicated care team whom patients can contact for ongoing support.
Allermi is currently available to California residents 18 and over. For a limited time, Allermi is offering a free one-month trial to new patients. To learn more and sign up, please visit www.allermi.com.
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Arrival of former Tencent Games and Red Bull executive comes as company prepares to scale player acquisition
CALGARY, AB and ISLE OF MAN, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Real Luck Group Ltd. (TSX.V: LUCK) (OTCQB: LUKEF) (the "Company") and its subsidiary companies doing business as "Luckbox" (the "Group"), an award-winning provider of licensed esports betting, sports betting and casino games, announces the appointment of Daniel Sanders as Director of Marketing.
Mr Sanders's previous positions include Senior Global Marketing Lead at Tencent Games and Head of Esports and Gaming Marketing at Red Bull. He was also previously a manager and player with renowned esports organization Dignitas. He will be responsible for leading Luckbox's marketing strategy as the Company looks to accelerate player acquisition through the second half of 2022, a key component for driving organic revenue growth this year.
Real Luck Group CEO Thomas Rosander said: "This is a crucial position that completes the building of our core leadership team. This role requires a rare skill set that we have been working diligently to recruit for several months and we are very pleased to attract an individual of Daniel's caliber to help accelerate our player growth strategy.
"Dan brings genuine esports authenticity along with proven marketing credentials and he will play an important role in our long-term mission to position Luckbox as a leading brand at the intersection of gambling, esports and gaming. His arrival enhances our leadership team's wealth of experience in scaling users and revenues in the gambling industry.
"As part of our team, he will utilize the sophisticated business intelligence and customer relationship management infrastructure that we put in place over the past year, as we aim to embark on meaningful player acquisition campaigns for the first time in the Company's history.
"Dan's efforts to bring the Luckbox brand to a new generation of players will be supported by the continued deployment of the Company's affiliate strategy, building out a growing network of player referral sites, attracting high-value traffic to our casino product with the aim of driving near-term revenue growth.
"We are confident our strategy gives us a unique advantage against a backdrop of soaring player acquisition costs currently affecting the sector. We have the resources to scale our marketing efforts and deliver on our growth strategy deep into 2023."
The Company announces it has granted Mr. Sanders 250,000 stock options under the Company's stock option plan to the directors, employees officers and consultants of the Company at a price of C$0.10 per stock option, representing the closing price of the Company's shares on July 4, 2022, exercisable for a period of 3 years from the date of grant; vesting 10% immediately, 10% six months from the date of grant and 20% every six months after that.
Luckbox is an award-winning next-generation gaming platform that offers legal, real-money betting, live streams, and statistics on all major esports, as well as sports betting and casino games on desktop and mobile devices. Luckbox is owned by Real Luck Group, listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSXV: LUCK) and OTC (OTCQB: LUKEF). Luckbox's proprietary tech stack is built by a team combining gambling industry experience and a passion for gaming and esports, allowing the company to benefit from superior business intelligence and player acquisition, while providing players with an industry-leading betting user experience and betting offer. Luckbox is live in more than 80 territories worldwide and holds a B2C and B2B gambling license under the Online Gambling Regulation Act (OGRA), issued by the Isle of Man Gaming Supervision Commission. Luckbox is committed to supporting responsible gambling.
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This news release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target, "plan", "forecast", "may", "schedule" and other similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements or information. Such statements represent the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events such statements and information other than as required by applicable laws, rules and regulations.
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Automotive startup helping bring innovation to tire change experience for leading retailer
DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboTire, a Detroit-based robotics and automation company, announced a significant milestone in its efforts to revolutionize the tire replacement industry: a Discount Tire store in Fountain Hills, Arizona, is now the first Discount Tire location in North America to install and operate a RoboTire tire changing system. Discount Tire, a leading independent retailer of tires and wheels with more than 1,100 stores in the U.S., is installing the RoboTire system as one of many enhancements at its stores, designed to deliver safety and satisfaction in the customer experience.
"At Discount Tire, our priority is to continually innovate on the services we offer to give the best possible experience to our customers," said Tom Williams, chief experience officer at Discount Tire. "We are excited to be the first to market in our space with RoboTire's technology. With our Discount Tire expert people operating RoboTire systems, we will make the workplace safer and the experience easier as we hope to continue to reduce customer wait times and take care of more and more customers."
RoboTire installed the fourth generation of its tire changing system at the Discount Tire store. Systems from RoboTire, which are manufactured in the U.S., use machine learning, artificial intelligence, high-definition cameras, proprietary software, and advanced robotics to change four tires on a passenger vehicle in less than 25 minutes. RoboTire can be easily integrated into tire shop operations, and RoboTire provides operator training for a service center's current tire technicians. At Discount Tire, RoboTire systems will remove, lift, and install tire and wheel assemblies, helping to reduce technician injuries that can occur with repetitive heavy lifting. Discount Tire expert technicians will operate the systems and provide tire pressure monitoring and balancing services needed.
Victor Darolfi, RoboTire founder and chief executive officer, said, "Discount Tire has been a proven leader in the tire and wheel industry for more than 60 years. We are excited to expand our partnership with them to enhance safety and efficiency in their stores and help increase the number of customers that can be serviced on any given day. RoboTire's systems will drastically change how tire stores and service centers like Discount Tire approach changing tires, employee and vehicle safety, and customer satisfaction."
Discount Tire is an investor in RoboTire, which closed its Series A in late 2021. RoboTire is ramping up manufacturing at its Plymouth, Michigan, headquarters and will be scaling the delivery of systems throughout North America in the coming months.
The Discount Tire store featuring a RoboTire system is located at 16745 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. For more information, visit robotire.com.
About RoboTire
RoboTire is a robotics and automation solution that is revolutionizing the way tires are changed. Founded by CEO Victor Darolfi in October 2018, RoboTire has designed a system that enables robots to change tires in a fraction of the time human operators can — reducing an hour-long experience to under 25 minutes. By bringing innovation to the traditional, RoboTire is transforming the way fleet operators, dealers, and independent service providers look at tire and wheel services. For more information, visit robotire.com.
About Discount Tire
Discount Tire, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a leading independent retailer of tires and wheels. Founded in 1960 by Bruce Halle, the company serves customers at more than 1,100 stores in 37 states. The company does business under the trade name Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and America's Tire in parts of California. Discount Tire acquired Tire Rack, a direct-to-consumer tire retailer and distributor, in 2021. Treadwell, Discount Tire's proprietary online tire-buying guide, uses decades of data and individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each driver's unique needs. Discount Tire is a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series. For more information, visit www.discounttire.com.
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SMITHS FALLS, ON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced today that, further to its press release dated June 29, 2022, it has entered into an additional privately negotiated exchange agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") with a holder (the "Noteholder") of the Company's outstanding 4.25% unsecured senior notes due 2023 (the "Notes"), to acquire approximately C$7.25 million (approximately USD$5.6 million) aggregate principal amount of the Notes from the Noteholders in exchange for common shares of the Company (the "Canopy Shares") and approximately C$140,000 (approximately USD$110,000) in cash for accrued and unpaid interest (the "Cash Payment").
Transaction Details
In accordance with the terms of the Exchange Agreement, Canopy Growth has agreed to acquire the Notes from the Noteholder for an aggregate purchase price (excluding accrued and unpaid interest which will be paid in cash as part of the Cash Payment) of C$7.17 million (approximately USD$5.5 million) (the "Purchase Price"), which will be payable in such number of Canopy Shares (the "Share Consideration") as is equal to the Purchase Price divided by the volume-weighted average trading price (the "VWAP") of the Canopy Shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (the "Nasdaq") for the 10 consecutive trading days beginning on, and including, June 30, 2022 (the "Averaging Price" and such period of time being the "Averaging Period"), subject to a floor price of US$2.50 (the "Floor Price") and a maximum price equal to US$3.50, which is the closing price of the Canopy Shares on the Nasdaq on June 29, 2022 (the "Market Price").
The Share Consideration will be satisfied by the issuance of Canopy Shares in up to two tranches as follows: (a) on the initial closing, 1,589,260 Canopy Shares (the "Initial Closing Shares") will be issued to the Noteholder; and (b) in the event that the Averaging Price calculated over the Averaging Period is less than the Market Price, on or about July 18, 2022 (the "Final Closing"), up to such number of Canopy Shares as is equal to the excess of the Purchase Price divided by the Averaging Price over the Initial Closing Shares.
In the event that the daily VWAP of the Canopy Shares on the Nasdaq during the Averaging Period (a) exceeds the Market Price, then the daily VWAP for such trading day will instead be deemed to be the Market Price; or (b) is less than the Floor Price, then the daily VWAP for such trading day will instead be deemed to be the Floor Price, such that in no circumstances will more than 2,224,965 Canopy Shares be issuable pursuant to the Noteholder.
Together with the exchange agreements (the "Other Exchange Agreements") entered into prior to the announcement on June 29, 2022 (collectively, the "Transaction"), a minimum of 35,662,420 Canopy Shares have been or will be issued. Pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement and the Other Exchange Agreements, in no circumstances will more than 80,629,270 Canopy Shares be issuable pursuant to the Transaction.
The Transactions are being conducted as private placements, and any Canopy Shares to be issued in the Transaction will be issued pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act in transactions not involving any public offering. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities described above, nor will there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Canopy Growth
Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED, NASDAQ:CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company, driven by a passion to improve lives, end prohibition, and strengthen communities by unleashing the full potential of cannabis. Leveraging consumer insights and innovation, Canopy Growth offers product varieties in high-quality dried flower, oil, softgel capsule, infused beverage, edible, and topical formats, as well as vaporizer devices by Canopy Growth and industry-leader Storz & Bickel. Canopy Growth's global medical brand, Spectrum Therapeutics, sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification system and is a market leader in both Canada and Germany. Through Canopy Growth's award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners, Canopy Growth reaches its adult-use consumers and has built a loyal following by focusing on top quality products and meaningful customer relationships. Canopy Growth has entered into the health and wellness consumer space in key markets including Canada, the United States, and Europe through BioSteel sports nutrition, and This Works skin and sleep solutions; and has introduced additional hemp derived CBD products to the United States through its First & Free and Martha Stewart CBD brands. Canopy Growth has an established partnership with Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands.
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Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including inherent uncertainty associated with projections; the diversion of management time on Transaction-related issues; expectations regarding future investment, growth and expansion of operations; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial and stock markets and the impacts of increased rates of inflation; legal and regulatory risks inherent in the cannabis industry, including the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and the interpretation of various laws regulations and policies; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; and such other risks contained in the public filings of the Company filed with Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission through EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar, including the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022.
In respect of the forward-looking statements and information, the Company has provided such statements and information in reliance on certain assumptions that they believe are reasonable at this time. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Should one or more of the foregoing risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information or forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine") (NASDAQ: APPS) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Digital Turbine, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Digital Turbine includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) 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) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) 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.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2022
Aggrieved Digital Turbine investors only have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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South Carolina deputy shot and killed in the line of duty
MOORE, S.C. (FOX Carolina/Gray News) – A deputy with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office died after responding to a domestic incident Tuesday afternoon.
According to the sheriff’s office, 25-year-old Deputy Austin Derek Aldridge was shot as he approached the home around 3:20 p.m.
WHNS reports he was taken to the hospital where he died around 9:30 p.m.
Deputies said the suspect, identified as Duane Heard, took off in a vehicle after the shooting.
Officials followed Heard and tried to stop him but said he acted like he was going to surrender before firing at deputies again.
SWAT agents and K-9 units found Heard in the woods, where he was arrested.
According to authorities, Heard was shot twice, but it is unclear when he was hit. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to live.
“Deputy Aldridge’s actions day in and day out changed lives. We will miss you Austin,” the sheriff’s office said in a post on Facebook.
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Police: 3 people and gunman dead in Indiana mall shooting
GREENWOOD, Ind. (AP) — Three people were fatally shot and two were injured, including a 12-year-old girl, at an Indiana mall after a man with a rifle opened fire in a food court and an armed civilian shot and killed him, police said.
The man entered the Greenwood Park Mall on Sunday evening with a rifle and several magazines of ammunition and began firing in the food court, Greenwood Police Department Chief Jim Ison said.
The three people who died were in addition to the man with the rifle. The identity of the gunman and a possible motive weren’t immediately known.
A 22-year-old from nearby Bartholomew County who was legally carrying a firearm at the mall shot and killed the gunman, Ison said at a news conference.
“The real hero of the day is the citizen that was lawfully carrying a firearm in that food court and was able to stop the shooter almost as soon as he began,” Ison said.
The mass shooting was just the latest to unnerve Americans in 2022. Schools, churches, grocery stores and a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois, have all become killing grounds in recent months. Still, the reality of America’s staggering murder rate can often be seen more clearly in individual deaths that rarely make the news.
Officers went to the mall at about 6 p.m. for reports of the shooting. Four of those hit by gunfire were females and one was a male, Ison said. He didn’t immediately know the gender or ages of those who were killed. The 12-year-old girl and the other injured person were in stable condition, he said.
Police confiscated a suspicious backpack that was in a bathroom near the food court, Ison said.
A news conference with authorities was scheduled for Monday afternoon to provide updates.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and multiple other agencies were assisting in the investigation.
“We are sickened by yet another type of incident like this in our country,” Indianapolis Assistant Chief of Police Chris Bailey said.
There was no threat to the area Sunday night, authorities said.
Greenwood is a south suburb of Indianapolis with a population of about 60,000. Mayor Mark Myers asked for “prayers to the victims and our first responders.”
“This tragedy hits at the core of our community,” Myers said in a statement.
Greenwood Park Mall said in a statement that its grieves for the victims and praised first responders as well as the “heroic actions” of the 22-year-old who police said fatally shot the gunman.
“Violence has no place in this or any other community,” the mall said.
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These free financial tools help people build financial literacy and wellness.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for National Financial Literacy Month, Consolidated Credit has launched a new interactive financial literacy course and financial resource center. These resources are available for adults and teens online, free to use, and provided in English and Spanish.
"Financial literacy is essential for everyone but finding resources to help build it isn't always easy," Consolidated Credit's financial education director April Lewis-Parks explains. "That's why we created this online resource center and interactive course series, to help adults and teens get access to tools that will help them become financially savvy.
Consolidated Credit's financial educators created the online resource center to provide information about key money and credit topics in a variety of mediums. Their goal was to help people of all ages build financial literacy, whatever their learning style. There are:
- interactive financial calculators for managing debt and savings
- nearly 50 self-help publications in the digital library
- six video series focused on budgeting and credit
- infographics that offer snapshots of trending and seasonal financial topics
Resources can also be browsed by topic and there's a specialized Youth Resource Center for kids and teens.
Consolidated Credit has also launched a new interactive financial literacy course series called Wise Up. It walks users through core topics like budgeting, explaining how to build a budget from the ground up, using today's technology to make budgeting easier, and going in-depth on how to use a budget to manage debt and reach key financial goals.
There are ten courses for adults that cover basics like budgeting and saving and higher-level topics like retirement and debt consolidation. There are also four courses for teens that cover budgeting, saving, money management, and credit. Each course comes with worksheets and a final multiple-choice test to help users ensure they've mastered a topic.
"Wise Up is designed to help people dive into a topic and think critically about it," Lewis-Park says. "We want people to not only understand these topics but to get excited about developing money and credit habits moving forward."
About: In 29 years, Consolidated Credit has helped over 10.2 million people overcome debt and financial challenges. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.
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Tropical Storm Alex, 1st of season, forms in Gulf of Mexico
(AP) - Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed Sunday morning in the Gulf of Mexico on a track to come ashore in southern Florida with heavy rains and gusty wind.
National Hurricane Center forecasters said in a 5 a.m. advisory that Alex had sustained winds of 50 mph (80 kph) and was located about 270 miles (435 kilometers) northeast of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Parts of South Florida were experiencing road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday. Officials in Miami warned drivers about road conditions as many cars were stuck on flooded streets.
“This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Traveling during these conditions is not recommended. It’s better to wait. Turn around, don’t drown,” the city of Miami tweeted.
The city was towing stranded vehicles from flooder roadways.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said the storm tested the system of drainage pumps the city has recently installed as climate change has increasingly made flooding an issue in the low-lying area.
“We moved the water off pretty quickly, but in some areas, obviously, it was really challenging,” Gelber said. “There were some problems getting through on some streets, one of the main arteries was unpassable, but by and large water is dissipating.”
Alex is a new version of the storm that was called Hurricane Agatha when it slammed into Mexico’s Pacific Coast earlier this week, killing at least 11 people and leaving 20 missing. It got a new name once the storm crossed Mexico into the Atlantic basin.
A tropical storm warning was in effect for Bermuda.
In Cuba, the storm killed three people, damaged dozens of homes in Havana and cut off electricity in some areas, according to authorities. Heavy rainfall continued Saturday, but was diminishing as the weather system moved away from the island.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said most government services, such as bus routes and trains, planned to operate as normal over the weekend. Canal levels in South Florida have been lowered to minimize flooding from heavy rains.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began Tuesday. This is an unusually early start to the storm season but not unprecedented for Florida.
The National Hurricane Center predicted rainfall up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) was possible in South Florida, including the Florida Keys. The storm was not expected to produce huge winds or major storm surge. But local flooding was likely.
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Kia America's Longest-Running Nameplate Sets All-Time Monthly Sales Record and Tops 10,000 Units For Third Consecutive Month
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America today announced June sales of 65,142 units, an increase of 12-percent month-over-month. The all-new Sportage SUV posted all-time record monthly sales total of 14,153 units. June also marked the third consecutive month that sales of the Sportage SUV exceeded 10,000 units contributing to record high SUV ratio of overall sales of 71-percent. In addition, Kia captured its largest share of market ever beating the previous high achieved in July 2021.
"With our wide range of sedans, SUVs and electrified vehicles, Kia has the most well-balanced model line-up in the industry," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. "The ongoing popularity of the EV6 and strong initial sales performance of the all-new Sportage SUV continue to push the brand on its upward trajectory. We are confident that Kia will continue to outpace the industry well into the third quarter and through the rest of the year."
In addition to sales, June saw several significant announcements coming from the brand, including:
- The 2022 Kia EV6 named among Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award winners
- The Forte taking top honors in the Compact Car segment; and the Carnival, K5, Rio, Sportage and Telluride models – each taking the number two spot in their respective categories – according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of nearly 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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SYDNEY (AP) — Floodwaters inundated or were threatening the homes of 85,000 people around Sydney on Wednesday as rivers started to recede and the heavy rains tracked north of Australia’s largest city.
While rain was easing across Sydney, several waterways including the Hawkesbury-Nepean rivers system on Sydney’s northern and western fringes remained at major flood levels, Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke said.
Emergency responders knocked on doors overnight in the towns of Singleton and Muswellbrook, in the Hunter Valley north of Sydney, to order residents to evacuate, she said.
“For many, it has been a sleepless night,” Cooke said.
Evacuation orders and official warnings to prepare to abandon homes were given to 85,000 people by Wednesday, up from 50,000 on Tuesday, New South Wales state Premier Dominic Perrottet said.
On the fifth day of the flood emergency, Perrottet warned that homes that remained dry during previous floods could be inundated this week.
“This event is far from over. Please don’t have that past experience inform your current behavior,” Perrottet said.
Federal funding would be available to flood victims from Thursday, less than two days after a disaster was declared in 23 local government areas, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
“This is, I believe, the quickest that these payments have ever been approved,” Albanese said.
Albanese said the fourth major flood event across Sydney and its surrounds since March last year that followed devastating wildfires in the same region during the 2019-2020 Southern Hemisphere summer were evidence of the need for climate action.
“We are looking at long-term solutions. My government has changed Australia’s position on climate change from day one,” he said.
Albanese’s center-left Labor Party was elected in May on a promise to cut Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by the end of the decade. The previous conservative government had promised a reduction of between 26% and 28%.
“What we know is that Australia has always been subject of floods, of bushfires, but we know that the science told us that if we continued to not take action, globally, on climate change, then … extreme weather events would be more often and more intense. And what we’re seeing, unfortunately, is that play out,” Albanese added.
When Parliament resumes on July 26 for the first time since the election, the government will propose spending 4.8 billion Australian dollars ($3.3 billion) on disaster mitigation measures such as building higher river levees, Albanese said.
Bureau of Meteorology manager Jane Golding said the weather pattern that brought heavy rain to Sydney since Friday has moved off the coast north of the city of 5 million people.
Heavy rain fell in the last 24 hours as far north as Coffs Harbor, 450 kilometers (280 miles) from Sydney, Golding said.
Hong Kong-registered cargo ship Portland Bay was towed into Sydney’s Port Botany on Wednesday after its engine failed near the coast farther south on Monday in mountainous seas and strong winds.
Transport Minister Catherine King thanked tugboat and rescue crews, saying the ship had been in serious danger of being wrecked on the coast, which would have risked the lives of 21 crew members on board and an environmental disaster.
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McGuirk reported from Canberra, Australia. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/homes-of-85000-people-at-risk-but-rain-eases-around-sydney/ | 2022-07-06T10:35:29Z |
LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National probate litigation law firm RMO LLP announced today that Founding Partners Scott Rahn and Sean Muntz have been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as 'Legal Visionaries' in its second annual Business of Law magazine. The feature focuses on legal industry trends and spotlights attorneys recognized as "standouts" based on client results and professional standing.
Driven by the firm's core values: (1) Lead With Empathy; (2) Be Authentic; (3) We're Stronger Together; and (4) Zealous Efficacy, RMO has helped thousands of family members successfully navigate the dysfunction that can arise when a loved one passes or becomes compromised and their legacy becomes the subjection of a contentious probate dispute. A "go to" probate litigation law firm for families, executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and creditors alike, RMO has earned a reputation for getting clients better results more quickly and for less legal spend, all to put clients in a place where they can move on with their lives.
RMO CEO Rahn responded to this latest recognition: "It is an honor to have the LA Times again acknowledge the work we and our team do on the daily to help people in a space (probate disputes) wrought with emotion and where taking care of people and getting them good, fair results matters." Rahn launched RMO in 2015 with a focus on resolving contests, disputes, and litigation related to trusts, estates and conservatorships, while creating peace of mind for clients. He represents heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, charities and creditors, pursuing claims involving incapacity, incompetence, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, and other similar areas of dispute, including advising and counseling on the prevention and remediation of financial elder abuse.
The feature emphasizes the firm's top-down focus on taking care of clients: "[Rahn] utilizes his experience to develop and implement strategies that swiftly and cost-effectively address the financial issues, fiduciary duties, and emotional complexities underlying trust contests, estates conflicts, and probate litigation. Driven by a commitment to provide relief to people grieving the loss of a loved one, Rahn collaborates closely with clients."
Sean Muntz joined Rahn shortly after the firm's launch, serves as the firm's Managing Partner, and is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer who represents beneficiaries, professional and corporate fiduciaries (administrators, executors, trustees, conservators, and guardians) in contested trust, estate and probate litigation matters. The partners' collaboration goes back to 2001, when the two shared an office as summer associates, launching a relationship that created the foundation upon which RMO is built, as summarized by Rahn: "Sean and I have known each other for more than two decades, and that relationship, and the trust we have in each other and the way we complement one another has allowed us to help clients and build a team that helps clients in ways that ensures they are not only getting the best bang for their probate litigation dollar, but that they are being treated like people who matter, because they do matter to us, and that's really what all the recognitions acknowledge: our commitment to helping people."
RMO LLP provides personal, cost-effective litigation services to individual and institutional clients. The firm's attorneys focus on litigation contested trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship matters. RMO has offices serving clients with probate disputes throughout California, Florida, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information, please visit https://rmolawyers.com/.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — In this edition of DFW Community Shoutout, Inside DFW host Jenny Anchondo gives a shoutout to Action with Compassion.
Established by Kim Stephens Olusanya, Action with Compassion seeks to support victims of domestic violence and find ways to help reduce it in North Texas.
Action with Compassion uses events like Fashion Shows, Arts Exhibitions and sponsored walks to raise funds for the organization’s causes.
For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/dfw-community-shoutout-action-with-compassion/ | 2022-06-15T17:45:33Z |
For a limited-time, Cinnabon drops the cinnamon and transforms popular BonBites™ into a chocolate-only treat as a new way to help fans satisfy cravings
ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The rumors are true! Cinnabon, known around the world for its ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls, today introduced Chocolate BonBites to bakery menus nationwide, making it the first time that U.S. bakeries offering Cinnabon's signature bite-sized cinnamon rolls will *drumroll please* not feature its famous cinnamon flavoring.
Chocolate BonBites are a new, chocolatey take on the beloved Cinnabon BonBites treat, baked with Cinnabon's classic dough, layered with a rich, chocolate schmear on the inside and topped with both chocolate frosting and Cinnabon's signature cream cheese frosting. Fans can get their hands on Chocolate BonBites at mall bakeries, Maverick and Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations and order on the new Cinnabon mobile app or via food delivery platforms, for a limited time this summer.
"We're a bakery-inspired brand, and that gives us the permission to experiment and get creative with new and popular dessert flavors, such as chocolate, within our treats," said Michael Alberici, Vice President of Marketing, Cinnabon. "We know chocolate is a classic, familiar flavor that Cinnabon fans love, and we are confident that guests nationwide will enjoy new Chocolate BonBites, too, no matter the occasion – whether it's a summer gathering or an anytime chocolate craving."
While the addition of new Chocolate BonBites makes this a hot "chocolate" summer at Cinnabon, fans can still cool down with the brand's signature MochaLatta Chill®, an irresistible combination of chocolate and coffee blended into a refreshing yet chocolatey beverage sure to hit different than any other iced drink.
Chocolate BonBites are available in a convenient 4-count or shareable 16-count pack, starting at $4.79. To learn more and find a bakery near you, visit Cinnabon.com/chocolatebonbites. To stay updated on all things Cinnabon, follow the brand on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram at @Cinnabon, like it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cinnabon or visit Cinnabon.com.
Founded in Seattle in 1985 and now based in Atlanta, Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC is the market leader among cinnamon roll bakeries. The company serves fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. Cinnabon currently operates over 1,200 franchised locations worldwide, primarily in high traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations, travel plazas, entertainment centers and military establishments.
Cinnabon is also a multi-channel licensor, focused on driving multi-channel growth across consumer relevant occasions whether on the go, in grocery stores, schools, at home or in the office.
Fans can now also order their favorite ooey-gooey cinnamon roll, refreshing beverage or delicious baked good for delivery, pickup and catering in the Cinnabon app. For more details and to stay connected to all things Cinnabon, follow on TikTok, Twitter or Instagram @Cinnabon, like it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cinnabon, or visit www.Cinnabon.com.
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Shawn Jackson, Manager, PR and Brand Communications, Cinnabon – sjackson@focusbrands.com
Alyssa Schor, Zeno Group for Cinnabon – Alyssa.schor@zenogroup.com
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New integration provides easy access to underwriting data
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuralMetrics, which provides fast, transparent, accurate, and actionable commercial underwriting answers and intelligence for carriers and agencies, today announced a new partnership with InsuranceGIG, an API AppMarket that connects buyers and sellers as a better way to buy insurance technology. The integration of NeuralMetrics into InsuranceGIG's platform enables agencies and carriers easy access to all of NeuralMetrics valuable underwriting data.
Using NeuralMetrics, agents can classify businesses with just a company name and address, know all of the services provided, understand associated risks, and more, including specific underwriting information requested by carriers. These answers are shared in real-time with carriers, giving them the information they need to underwrite the businesses and provide fast proposals back to the agencies. With the solution available on InsuranceGIG, it is accessible to more agencies and carriers.
InsuranceGIG is designed to make buying and selling API-based services for insurance faster, cheaper, and risk-free. Buyers are able to get introduced to more services they otherwise would not, while enjoying transactional pricing, sampling services before purchasing an entire tech stack, no long-term contracts, and the ability to bundle APIs to create custom workflows.
"We're making writing small commercial easier, faster, and more effective. Top carriers and agencies are using our solution today and seeing both market growth and increased profitability. We're thrilled to partner with InsuranceGIG to bring NeuralMetrics' capabilities to broader numbers of agencies and carriers," said Prakash Vasant, CEO of NeuralMetrics.
"We are excited to have NeurualMetrics' actionable business insights integrated into the InsuranceGIG platform. Having data, such as business classifications codes and prefilled underwriting questions available to agents at their fingertips is key to driving profitable growth, and delighting their customers," said Michael Lebor, CEO, InsuranceGIG. "Our commercial carrier partners are thrilled to have this data conveniently available via all three of InsuranceGIG's delivery mechanisms including APIs, our Chrome Extension, and our Ready-to-Go AppMarket platform."
NeuralMetrics uses artificial intelligence to extract underwriting answers from public data, transforming the commercial insurance experience for carriers, brokers, and agencies. The platform enhances insurers' underwriting capabilities, providing fast, transparent, accurate, and actionable answers from vast unstructured sources. Using natural language processing, NeuralMetrics delivers classification and intelligent underwriting. For more information, visit www.neuralmetrics.ai
InsuranceGIG is an insurance technology AppMarket designed to make buying & selling insurance data & technology – faster, cheaper and risk-free. InsuranceGIG is positioned to become one of the top 10-20 platforms in the Insurance ecosystem that will establish and socialize the framework for collaboration across operations, technology, and data across multiple companies, across multiple lines of business. Visit insurancegig.com to learn more.
CONTACT:
Candace Boyle
(610) 256-1068
candace.boyle@the10company.com
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Whitmore retires ex-MLBer as 1st woman pitcher in Atlantic
NEW YORK (AP) — Kelsie Whitmore relieved for the Staten Island FerryHawks with the bases loaded and retired former major leaguer Ryan Jackson, becoming the first woman to pitch in the independent Atlantic League. Days after breaking another barrier by starting in left field, Whitmore got a chance to show off her two-way talents with two outs in the ninth inning against the Lexington Legends. Trailing 3-1, manager Edgardo Alfonzo gave Whitmore the ball for the first time in Staten Island’s 11th game. She came on to face Jackson, who played 42 games in the majors with the Cardinals and Angels. Jackson flied out to right field. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/04/whitmore-retires-ex-mlber-as-1st-woman-pitcher-in-atlantic/ | 2022-05-05T04:46:13Z |
GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced a full quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per outstanding share of its 8.50% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2022.
About MAA
MAA is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of the S&P 500. MAA owns or has ownership interest in apartment communities primarily throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. focused on delivering strong, full-cycle investment performance. For further details, please refer to the "For Investors" page at www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@maac.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended with respect to our expectations for future periods. Such statements include statements made about the payment of preferred dividends. The ability to meet the payment of preferred dividends in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements could differ materially from the projection due to a number of factors, including a downturn in general economic conditions or the capital markets, changes in interest rates and other items that are difficult to control such as increases in real estate taxes in many of our markets, as well as the other general risks inherent in the apartment and real estate businesses. Reference is hereby made to the filings of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K, and its annual report on Form 10-K, particularly including the risk factors contained in the latter filing.
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We retired and moved from the Austin area to Temple seven years ago. We chose Temple because of the green spaces and peaceful lifestyle.
Behind our property were 40-plus acres of beautiful undeveloped land full of wildlife that was zoned Agriculture. A few years ago the zoning was changed to single family and multifamily construction and we accepted the rezoning with a 55-plus age restriction senior living, knowing the residents lead a quieter lifestyle.
Recently a notice of proposed rezoning was received related to the above stated acreage next to the First Baptist Church, 8015 W. Adams. The proposal dropped the previously approved age restriction (55-plus) and other changes. The number of residents occupying the 300 units could double or triple if age restriction is dropped.
Increasing the number of occupants will heavily impact traffic flow, noise, decrease property values, and our quality of life. Our property and others will now have a two-story apt building 100 feet from backyard fence and a parking lot even closer at 25 feet.
Temple is booming, but this type of multistory apartment complex shouldn’t be dropped on quiet, established neighborhoods. Is your neighborhood next? Deny rezoning request #FY-22-24-ZC.
Michael Rodriguez
Temple | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/letters_to_the_editor/article_e3d274ea-14ff-11ed-a8bd-e729a474b317.html | 2022-08-06T10:49:31Z |
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc., (the "Company," Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has received a notice (the "Nasdaq Notice"), dated August 23, 2022, from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) since it has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (the "Second Quarter Form 10-Q") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company received an initial notice from Nasdaq, dated April 25, 2022, relating to the Company's failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (the "Form 10-K"), and a subsequent notice from Nasdaq, dated May 24, 2022, relating to the Company's failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 (the "First Quarter Form 10-Q").
The Nasdaq Notice, which has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, states that the Company is required to submit a plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq's Rule 5250(c)(1) on or before September 7, 2022. If Nasdaq accepts the plan, it may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the due date of the Form 10-K, or October 12, 2022, to regain compliance.
The Company previously disclosed the circumstances that caused the late filings and filed its Form 10-K on July 21, 2022. The Company is working diligently on its plan to regain compliance and file its First Quarter Form 10-Q and Second Quarter Form 10-Q as soon as practicable.
About Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, is America's leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces cheese, probiotic oat milk, and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway's tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland, France and the United Kingdom. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at lifewayfoods.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as "continue," "build," "future," "increase," "drive," "believe," "look," "ahead," "confident," "deliver," "outlook," "expect," and "predict." Other examples of forward looking statements may include, but are not limited to, (i) statements of Company plans and objectives, including the introduction of new products, or estimates or predictions of actions by customers or suppliers, (ii) statements of future economic performance, and (iii) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about Lifeway or its business. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Lifeway's expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include: price competition; the decisions of customers or consumers; the actions of competitors; changes in the pricing of commodities; the effects of government regulation; possible delays in the introduction of new products; and customer acceptance of products and services. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in Lifeway's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies of these filings are available online at https://www.sec.gov, http://lifewaykefir.com/investor-relations/, or on request from Lifeway. Information in this release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and Lifeway does not undertake to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law. Accordingly, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE ACCURACY OF ANY OF THE STATEMENTS OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ANY ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE.
For general Lifeway Foods inquiries:
info@lifeway.net
Phone: 847-967-1010
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MISSION, Texas, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rio South Texas, a bi-national region on the U.S.-Mexico Border, encompasses seven Texas counties and ten municipalities in the State of Tamaulipas. The U.S. side the region spans from the Gulf of Mexico ports in Brownsville-Cameron County in the east to the logistics centers of the Laredo-Webb County area in the west. The Mexican portion of the region extends from the beaches of Matamoros in the east to the manufacturing plants of Nuevo Laredo in the west. This unique location allows for deep international relations in culture and trade.
One of the unique trade benefits of Rio South Texas' geographic location is its bi-national operational flexibility. Because the region encompasses portions of the U.S. and Mexico, it allows businesses and investors to operate in two countries while treating the business and manufacturing processes as one. It is cost-effective because it allows companies to run operations leveraging each country's strength under one integrated management structure, maximizing efficiencies in both direct and indirect inputs.
Businesses operating in Rio South Texas benefit not only from bi-national operational flexibility, but also from sitting at the doorstep of the Texas economy, the 9th largest economy in the world with a GDP of $2.0 trillion. Looking beyond Texas, the region is located at the heart of the North American supply chain, allowing companies direct, speedy, and multi-modal access to all of North America, around 25% of the world's consumer market. This multi-modal connectivity also benefits from the region's temperate climate, allowing efficient year-round shipping with very few disturbances. Interstate highways, Class I railways, international airports, access to the gulf intercostal waterway, and deep-water seaports link the region to North America, the western hemisphere, and the globe. And with SpaceX operations at Starbase, Texas ramping up, the Rio South Texas region may soon feature trade connections beyond terrestrial confines.
The Rio South Texas region's trade connections find their roots in decades of deep international relations, which were further strengthened when the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed. The agreement bolstered trade relationships between the countries, providing freer markets, fairer trade, and a more robust operational basis.
If you are looking to manufacture in North America for North America, look at what Rio South Texas has to offer. Our team at COSTEP would be glad to assist you, so please visit www.costep.org or follow us at @COSTEP to learn more.
Contact: Matt Ruszczak, +1.956.682.6371, info@costep.org
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One year ago, Joe Biden marked his first Earth Day as president by convening world leaders for a virtual summit on global warming that even Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping attended. Biden used the moment to nearly double the United States’ goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, vaulting the country to the front lines in the fight against climate change.
But the months since then have been marred by setbacks. Biden’s most sweeping proposals remain stalled on Capitol Hill despite renewed warnings from scientists that the world is hurtling toward a dangerous future marked by extreme heat, drought and weather.
In addition, Russia’s war in Ukraine has reshuffled the politics of climate change, leading Biden to release oil from the nation’s strategic reserve and encourage more drilling in hopes of lowering sky-high gas prices that are emptying American wallets.
It’s a far cry from the sprint toward clean energy that Biden — and his supporters — envisioned when he took office. Although Biden is raising fuel economy standards for vehicles and included green policies in last year’s bipartisan infrastructure legislation, the lack of greater progress casts a shadow over his second Earth Day as president.
Biden will mark the moment on Friday in Seattle, where he’ll be joined by Gov. Jay Inslee, a fellow Democrat with a national reputation for climate action. Biden also is scheduled to visit Portland, Oregon, on Thursday as part of a swing through the Pacific Northwest, a region that has often been on the forefront of environmental efforts.
Administration officials defend Biden’s record on global warming while saying that more work is needed.
“Two things can be true at the same time,” said Ali Zaidi, the president’s deputy national climate adviser. “We can have accomplished a lot, and have a long way to go.”
Zaidi acknowledged that “we have headwinds, we have challenges,” but also said the president has “a mandate to drive action forward on this.”
Kyle Tisdel, climate and energy program director with the Western Environmental Law Center, said Biden has not lived up to the promise of last year’s Earth Day summit.
“Climate action was a pillar of President Biden’s campaign, and his promises on this existential issue were a major reason the public elected him,″ Tisdel said. ”Achieving results on climate is not a matter of domestic politics, it’s life and death.”
Biden had hoped to pass a $1.75 trillion plan for expanding education programs, social services and environmental policies. But Republicans opposed the legislation, known as Build Back Better, and it failed to get the unanimous support necessary from Democratsholding a slim majority in the Senate.
The final blow came from Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who owes his personal fortune to coal and represents a state that defines itself in large part through mining that fossil fuel. Democrats hope to revive the bill in some form, but it’s unclear exactly what Manchin would support, putting any possible deal in jeopardy.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said this week that negotiations were ongoing even though Biden wasn’t publicizing them. “Just because he’s not talking about it doesn’t mean those conversations are not happening behind the scenes,” she said.
Administration officials are expected to speak Saturday at a rally outside the White House as climate, labor and social justice groups urge Congress to pass climate legislation before Memorial Day. Similar events are planned in dozens of cities as activists stress the need for major investments to boost clean energy and create jobs.
The White House wants to win approval for more than $300 billion in tax credits for clean energy that advocates describe as crucial for meeting Biden’s goal of reducing emissions by up to 52% from 2005 levels by 2030.
Without the tax credits, “I don’t see a pathway,” said Nat Keohane, a former Obama energy adviser who is now president of the independent Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. Reaching the midterm elections in November without them “would amount to a failure on the promise of the first year,” he said.
Asked if Biden’s goal of reducing emissions is still achievable, Psaki said, “We are continuing to pursue it, and we are going to continue to do everything we can to reach it.”
Psaki noted that the $1 trillion infrastructure law includes an array of climate policies, including funding for the construction of 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations. However, an analysis by the consultancy McKinsey estimates that nearly 30 million chargers are needed by 2030.
The Ukraine war has worsened the political challenges at home by sending shockwaves through global energy markets and increasing gas prices.
It’s also caused Biden to change his tune on oil drilling. Last week, Biden moved forward with the first onshore sales of oil and gas drilling leases on public land, a move that environmental groups blasted even though the administration said it was only doing so under a court order.
Although the legal battle is ongoing, in the meantime Biden is encouraging new domestic production.
“The bottom line is if we want lower gas prices we need to have more oil supply right now,” Biden said in March.
The leasing plan “is an ugly betrayal of Joe Biden’s campaign promises and his administration’s rhetoric on environmental justice and climate action,″ said Collin Rees, U.S. political director at Oil Change International.
“Biden is choosing to stand with polluters over people at the expense of frontline communities and the future of the planet,” he added.
The war in Ukraine has also frustrated diplomatic efforts to address climate change.
John Kerry, Biden’s international climate envoy, has focused much of his efforts on prodding China, the world’s top consumer of coal, to transition to clean energy more quickly. But that work “is harder now” amid China’s defense of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kerry said Wednesday.
“Some of the differences in opinion between our countries have sharpened and hardened, and that makes diplomacy more difficult,” he said during an online discussion on climate finance with the Center for Global Development.
Kerry’s aides have downplayed talk he might leave the administration now that he’s served more than a year, and he remains a loyal defender of Biden’s climate efforts. But his tone has become more pessimistic recently, especially as Biden’s climate proposals remain stalled in Congress.
The administration was also rattled by recent reports that Biden’s domestic climate adviser, Gina McCarthy, plans to step down. McCarthy called the reports “simply inaccurate” and said she is “excited about the opportunities ahead.”
Another one of Biden’s climate-related efforts could divide the environmental community. His administration plans to offer $6 billion in funding to prevent financially distressed nuclear power plants from closing. Although the facilities produce carbon-free electricity, they’re viewed warily by some activists because of concerns about how to dispose of nuclear waste and the potential for devastating accidents.
“We’re using every tool available to get this country powered by clean energy by 2035,” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in a statement.
Abigail Dillen, president of the environmental group Earthjustice, said that “spirits have dimmed” after the failures of the past year. Although she praised some of the policies that Biden has achieved so far, she said that “it’s not at the scale of climate action we need — full-stop.”
Now Republicans are poised to retake control of at least one chamber in Congress in November’s midterm elections, meaning there’s a limited window for making progress. Dillen and some other activists have suggested that Biden declare a climate emergency and use the Defense Production Act to boost renewable energy.
“It’s time to pull out all the stops,″ she said.
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Associated Press writers Josh Boak and Ellen Knickmeyer contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/this-earth-day-biden-faces-headwinds-on-climate-agenda/ | 2022-04-22T04:16:49Z |
The World's Top-Selling Dark Rum Brand Introduces New Cocktails in a Can by Giving Consumers a Chance to Head into the Belly of Honduras to Catch a Glimpse of the Giant Squid
JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kraken Rum, the world's top-selling dark rum brand, today announced its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the release of three new canned cocktails. With the US RTD market expected to continue to expand at a compound annual growth rate of more than 13% until 20301, Kraken is leaning into the category to offer consumers a convenient option to bring their rum cocktails wherever they explore this summer.
"As the demand for ready-to-drink beverages continues to boom and category growth rises, we're eager and thrilled to introduce a new and convenient way for consumers to enjoy their favorite rum cocktails in three carefully curated flavors," said Lander Otegui, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Proximo Spirits. "As one of the only dark rum-based RTD offerings on the shelves, our Kraken Rum cocktails offer an unexpected way to add a little extra fun to your summer plans whether you're sipping at home or on an adventure at sea."
Named for the sea beast of myth and legend, Kraken is celebrating its newly released ready-to-drink cocktails by giving rum drinkers a chance to win a squid spotting expedition around the island of Roatan in Isa Guadalupe. To enter the Krak Open Summer Sweepstakes and a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to spot a real-life kraken, visit KrakOpenSummer.com.
Kraken's new ready-made cocktails are available in three popular rum taste profiles to deliver a refreshing mix of classic and contemporary flavors. The canned cocktails are available and on shelves in select states with additional variants launching nationwide early next year.
Kraken Rum Cocktails in a Can:
- Kraken & Cola: Balanced cola spices and spiced rum upfront with light citrus on the nose. Rich vanilla and caramel undertones. Finishes with toasted oak and sugarcane.
- Kraken & Ginger Beer: Candied ginger and honey on the nose. Woody, spicy ginger starts upfront and lasts throughout. Finishes vanilla with subtle tropical fruit and brown sugar.
- Kraken Rum Punch: Balanced pineapple, cherry, and citrus on the nose. Tropical pineapple upfront with juiced limes throughout with building maraschino and sunburst orange. Finishes ripe mango and citrus peel.
Kraken Rum ready-made cocktails are 5% ABV and sold in 4-pack cans as well as a variety of single-serve tray packs in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin at a $12.99 MSRP.
To learn more about Kraken's Ready-to-Drink Rum Cocktails, visit KrakenRum.com and follow Kraken Rum on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
No purchase is necessary to enter the sweepstakes. Limit one entry per person. Must be documented resident of US, age 21+. Registration ends September 4, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. See official rules at KrakOpenSummer.com. Void wherever prohibited.
1 Grand View Research: Ready To Drink Cocktails Market Size Report, 2022-2030, US, February 2022
About The Kraken®
AS IT IS TOLD, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is an imported rum from the Caribbean blended with secret spices. Named for the sea beast of myth and legend, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum is bold, rich, black, and smooth. AS THEY SAY, "To not respect the power of the Kraken is to not respect the sea." So, drink with respect.
©2022 Kraken Rum Co., Jersey City, NJ. Like the deepest sea, The Kraken® should be treated with great respect and responsibility.
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Kerry Smalls
kerry.smalls@bcw-global.com
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Andrew Heaney were aware of the high standards they would be expected to reach when they joined the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason.
Freeman has fit right in with his usual excellence, while Heaney looks better than ever so far.
Freeman had four hits and three RBIs, Heaney struck out 11 over six innings of one-hit ball in a scoreless home debut, and Los Angeles completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-1 victory Sunday.
Max Muncy, Will Smith and Chris Taylor had RBI doubles during a seven-run fourth on another dominant day for Los Angeles, which has won six straight.
“Hitting is contagious, and when you’ve got a bunch of great players, that seems to feed it,” Freeman said after his 19th career game with at least four hits. “That just shows what this lineup is capable of doing. Every guy is pretty much a game-changer in this lineup.”
The former Atlanta star warmed up for the Braves’ arrival in Chavez Ravine on Monday with a pair of run-scoring singles for the Dodgers, who hadn’t swept the Reds in a four-game home series since April 14-17, 1975 — exactly 47 years ago.
Tyler Naquin had an RBI single in the eighth for the Reds, who have lost six in a row to start the season at an NL-worst 2-8.
Heaney (1-0) largely dominated Cincinnati with only his fastball and a newfound slider, posting his 15th career start with at least 10 strikeouts. He walked three and allowed only a third-inning double by Kyle Farmer in his first appearance at Dodger Stadium since moving up the I-5 from Anaheim, where he spent 6 1/2 seasons with the Angels.
“It was just really good to see him build on that last outing,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “Today it was really fun to watch. He was in complete command.”
After pitching scoreless ball into the fifth at Minnesota in his Dodgers debut last Tuesday, Heaney retired the first seven Reds he faced. After Farmer’s hit, Heaney set down 10 of his final 12 batters while again relying on his breaking pitches more frequently than at any previous point in his major league career.
“I had a good feel for the fastball and the slider, and that’s what we went with for the most part,” Heaney said. “I think (my) confidence has grown with that breaking ball. You don’t want to get too far ahead of yourself, but I’m getting more confident with that, and it’s a good feeling.”
Trea Turner went 0 for 4 with a walk and a run, ending his career-best hitting streak at 27 games dating to last year. The 2021 MLB batting champion, who hit a 105 mph lineout to shortstop in the eighth, failed to get a hit for only the seventh time in 61 games since joining the Dodgers last season.
Tyler Mahle (1-1) struck out five before finding big trouble in the fourth, eventually yielding seven runs on seven hits by the Dodgers’ relentless lineup.
The Orange County native shut down the Dodgers early before five straight batters reached base to open the fourth. Muncy drove home Freeman and Turner before Smith and Taylor added RBI doubles.
Freeman chased Mahle with an RBI single, his second hit of the inning.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Reds: RHP Daniel Duarte went on the 10-day injured list with swelling in his right elbow. He hasn’t pitched since giving up two runs to Cleveland last Tuesday. … 2B Jonathan India missed his third straight game with a hamstring injury, but Cincinnati still hadn’t decided whether he needs an IL stint. “He’s going to get treatment today,” manager David Bell said. “It’s been sore, but not too bad. Still hoping to avoid the IL.”
Dodgers: In the club’s first roster moves of the season, RHP Phil Bickford was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Bickford had arm soreness before spring training and wasn’t ready to start the season in the majors. LA optioned LHP Garrett Cleavinger, who made just one appearance.
UP NEXT
Reds: Nick Lodolo (0-1, 11.25 ERA) is scheduled to make his second major league start in San Diego for the opener of a three-game series Monday.
Dodgers: A rematch of the NL Championship Series and a reunion game for Freeman and new Atlanta closer Kenley Jansen when the Braves and Dodgers open a three-game series. Clayton Kershaw (1-0, 0.00 ERA) starts for Los Angeles after throwing seven perfect innings in his season debut.
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RALEIGH, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caddy Clubhouse Cocktails, a new to market golf inspired ready-to-drink cocktail line, announced today expanded distribution into multiple new markets across the country.
Caddy Clubhouse Cocktails is available in two classic favorites synonymous with the golfing community: the Transfusion, a vodka based, carbonated craft cocktail with natural grape, lime and ginger flavors, and the Half & Half, made with vodka, iced tea and lemon flavors.
Caddy Cocktails can now be found in select retailers across Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York - with a wider nationwide rollout planned through 2022. The product's suggested retail is $11.99 containing four cans per pack.
"We have been able to quickly get Caddy Cocktails out into 11 markets, with more coming online every month," said Chief Commercial Officer of Next Century Spirits, Anthony Moniello. "Our goal remains to drive distribution and activation across every golf course in the country and become a part of the fabric of golf culture - and we're off to a great start!"
Caddy Cocktails was recently awarded gold medals via two of the most well respected industry organizations in the U.S.:
- New York International Spirits Competition
- American Distilling Institute International Spirits Competition
The company has also partnered with PGA Memes, one of the fastest growing and most talked about social media platforms in the world of golf. Caddy Cocktails will be featured via a soon-to-launch video series entitled: Caddy Confidential Series, highlighting real golf caddies from around the world. Caddy (Cocktails) will also be featured within the company's ongoing PGA Memes Challenge Golf Tournaments.
From the back 9 to the backyard, Caddy Cocktails are perfect for any occasion. Crafted with vodka, these ready-to-drink vodka cocktails include the iconic golf cocktail, the Transfusion and the classic Half & Half.
To learn more, please visit: www.caddycocktails.com or visit their social channels on Instagram and Facebook.
Next Century Spirits is a full-service distilled spirits company that specializes in the creation and processing of distilled spirits for private label, private brands, bulk, and craft markets.
To learn more about our services and more, please visit https://nextcenturyspirits.com/ and or check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
Taylor Foxman – Next Century Spirits
taylor@theindustrycollective.org
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THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, an increase of 4.8% over the same quarter last year. This is the 80th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on September 16, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 2, 2022.
About Flowers Foods
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2021 sales of $4.3 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this filing and certain other written or oral statements made from time to time by Flowers Foods, Inc. (the "company", "Flowers Foods", "Flowers", "us", "we", or "our") and its representatives that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to current expectations regarding our future financial condition and results of operations and the ultimate impact of the novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") on our business, results of operations and financial condition and are often identified by the use of words and phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would," "is likely to," "is expected to" or "will continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions we believe are reasonable. Forward-looking statements are based on current information and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Certain factors that may cause actual results, performance, liquidity, and achievements to differ materially from those projected are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Form 10-K") and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC') and may include, but are not limited to, (a) unexpected changes in any of the following: (1) general economic and business conditions; (2) the competitive setting in which we operate, including advertising or promotional strategies by us or our competitors, as well as changes in consumer demand; (3) interest rates and other terms available to us on our borrowings; (4) supply chain conditions and any related impact on energy and raw materials costs and availability and hedging counter-party risks; (5) relationships with or increased costs related to our employees and third-party service providers; (6) laws and regulations (including environmental and health-related issues); and (7) accounting standards or tax rates in the markets in which we operate, (b) the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and future responses and/or measures taken in response thereto, including, but not limited to, new and emerging variants of the virus and the efficacy and distribution of vaccines, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, (c) the loss or financial instability of any significant customer(s), including as a result of product recalls or safety concerns related to our products, (d) changes in consumer behavior, trends and preferences, including health and whole grain trends, and the movement toward more inexpensive store branded products, (e) the level of success we achieve in developing and introducing new products and entering new markets, (f) our ability to implement new technology and customer requirements as required, (g) our ability to operate existing, and any new, manufacturing lines according to schedule, (h) our ability to implement and achieve our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") goals in accordance with suppliers, regulations, and customers; (i) our ability to execute our business strategies which may involve, among other things, (1) the ability to realize the intended benefits of planned or contemplated acquisitions, dispositions or joint ventures, (2) the deployment of new systems (e.g., our enterprise resource planning ("ERP") system), distribution channels and technology, and (3) an enhanced organizational structure, (j) consolidation within the baking industry and related industries, (k) changes in pricing, customer and consumer reaction to pricing actions (including decreased volumes), and the pricing environment among competitors within the industry, (l) our ability to adjust pricing to offset, or partially offset, inflationary pressure on the cost of our products; (m) disruptions in our direct-store-delivery distribution model, including litigation or an adverse ruling by a court or regulatory or governmental body, or other regulatory developments, that could affect the independent contractor classifications of the independent distributor partners, (n) increasing legal complexity and legal proceedings that we are or may become subject to, (o) labor shortages and turnover or increases in employee and employee-related costs, (p) the credit, business, and legal risks associated with independent distributor partners and customers, which operate in the highly competitive retail food and foodservice industries, (q) any business disruptions due to political instability, pandemics, armed hostilities (including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine), incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, labor strikes or work stoppages, technological breakdowns, product contamination, product recalls or safety concerns related to our products, or the responses to or repercussions from any of these or similar events or conditions and our ability to insure against such events, (r) the failure of our information technology ("IT") systems to perform adequately, including any interruptions, intrusions, cyber-attacks or security breaches of such systems or risks associated with the planned implementation of the upgrade of our ERP system; and (s) the potential impact of climate change on the company, including physical and transition risks, higher regulatory and compliance costs, reputational risks, and availability of capital on attractive terms. The foregoing list of important factors does not include all such factors, nor necessarily present them in order of importance. In addition, you should consult other disclosures made by the company (such as in our other filings with the SEC or in company press releases) for other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by the company. Refer to Part I, Item 1A., Risk Factors, of the Form 10-K, Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 16, 2022 and subsequent filing with the SEC for additional information regarding factors that could affect the company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date made and are inherently uncertain. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update such statements, except as required by law. You are advised, however, to consult any further public disclosures by the company (such as in our filings with the SEC or in company press releases) on related subjects.
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Former Marine sentenced for cyberstalking young women in ‘sextortion’ campaign
(Gray News) - A California man was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for cyberstalking multiple young women in a “sextortion” campaign while he was an active-duty member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that 26-year-old Johao Miguel Chavarri, also known as Michael Frito, stalked and sent anonymous threatening communications to numerous victims from May 2019 to February 2021.
Authorities said Chavarri, a Torrance, California, resident, often used the name “Frito,” contacted victims on social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. He would comment on users’ appearance and suggest having a relationship in which he would pay the users to send him photos or videos.
According to the Justice Department, some people initially agreed to Chavarri’s requests and sent him nude, sexually explicit or compromising photos. But when some refused or stopped communicating with him online, Chavarri would harass, threaten and extort the users through numerous online accounts.
In most cases, he threatened to publish sexual photos and videos of the users online or on pornography websites and to their family, friends and employers.
Authorities said Chavarri was ordered to pay a $15,000 fine and serve three years of supervised release.
The FBI Los Angeles Field Office, Long Beach Resident Agency, investigated the case with assistance from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
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DEA set to partner with Suncoast agencies for 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Saturday April 30 is the 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
These drug take back programs help dangerous prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands and fuel addiction issues in Florida communities
To participate, Floridians should identify expired and unused medications and bring them to a drop-off location this Saturday. This simple step can help us save lives and build a Stronger, Safer Florida. The Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back Day takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,
During that time, Floridians can properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs, controlled substances or vaping products
The DEA coordinates drug take back days with state and local law enforcement.
North Port Police and Venice will have drive through drop off spots at their police department headquarters.
Sarasota Police Department will partner with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., to provide the community a chance to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
The Sarasota Police Department will also partner with the Florida Department of Health Sarasota County, Jewish Family Community Services, Compeer Program at First Step, and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sarasota and Manatee Counties during the DEA’s National Prescription Drug-Take Back Day. These community organizations will be at Sarasota Police Headquarters on April 30th providing information to citizens.
While the drop-box in the lobby of the Sarasota Police Department is available daily and year-round, citizens are encouraged to bring unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs to the Sarasota Police Department Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota, to take part in the National Prescription Drug-Take Back Day on April 30th. Drop-off sites can collect tablets, capsules, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Sites cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps.
Law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County will participate in the Drug Enforcement Association (DEA) national event to properly dispose of turned-in prescription medications on Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has a permanent drop box at the sheriff’s office headquarters at 6010 Cattleridge Boulevard, Sarasota, which is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Medicines in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications are a public safety issue and can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. Prescription drugs that are unused and flushed can contaminate water supplies. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.
In Manatee County, you can drop off your prescriptions at the City of Holmes Beach Police Department. To find other locations in Manatee or Sarasota County, please visit www.DEATakeBack.com
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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has named Linda Nosegbe, Vice President, Southeast External Affairs Market Manager, as Vice President, National Community Impact Manager. She will report to Irvin Ashford Jr., Chief Community Officer.
In her role, Nosegbe will help lead Comerica's public purpose and community impact investments. This includes the bank's support for Minority Depository Institutions (MDI), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and oversight of special community impact projects designed to enhance our communities.
"Comerica's greatest investments are the ones strengthening our communities and Linda has demonstrated a deep understanding of our commitment to positively impact the communities we serve," said Ashford Jr. "With her leadership we will continue to remain engaged with organizations and nonprofits to provide the necessary support that provides opportunities for all members of our communities."
In 2021, Comerica originated more than 700 community and economic development loans totaling more than $2.5 billion directed towards:
- Affordable housing for low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals/communities
- Community services targeted to LMI individuals/communities
- Economic development
- Revitalize or stabilize LMI areas
Nosegbe's experience in banking spans nearly 25 years, 14 of those coming at Comerica. In her most recent role, she was integral in activating Comerica's community initiatives across Southeast Michigan. She facilitated the bank's signature Money $ense programs and other financial education initiatives, supported community partners and nonprofit organizations, and managed community investments. Her commitment to Southeast Michigan garnered recognition from Crain's Detroit Business where she was named one of its 2021 Notable Women in Banking.
She joined Comerica in 2008 as Consumer Operation Analyst team lead and continued to excel, holding a variety of roles with increasing scope and responsibility. Prior to joining Comerica, Nosegbe served in various roles at ABN AMRO and Flagstar Bank, where she began her financial services career.
Active in the community, Nosegbe serves in many capacities. She sits on the board for the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and Abigayle Ministries and serves as treasurer for the Wayne County CRA Association.
Nosegbe received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems and Program from Baker College, and Master of Business Administration from Walsh College.
Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Michigan, California, Florida and Arizona. Additionally, Comerica has select businesses operating in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $86.9 billion as of June 30, 2022.
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CHANHASSEN, Minn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time® Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) today announced that President and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas (Tom) Bergmann, has decided to retire from the Company on December 31, 2022. In conjunction with Bergmann's retirement, the Company also announced that Robert (Bob) Houghton has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 28, 2022. Bergmann relinquished his Chief Financial Officer role concurrent with Houghton's election and will remain President to support the transition through the end of 2022.
Bergmann joined Life Time in February 2016 as President and Chief Financial Officer. His operational and financial leadership has played a central role in the Company's continued expansion and growth, positioning Life Time well for the future. In addition to building a strong finance team, he also led significant equity and debt transactions for the Company, including minority equity investments, multiple debt capital market transactions and the October 2021 initial public offering.
Houghton brings to Life Time broad experience in finance, extensive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) skills and senior leadership experience, having served as Senior Vice President – Finance at United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), a North American distributor of natural and conventional grocery and non-food products, since May 2020. While at UNFI, Houghton led the strategy, development and execution of enterprise-wide FP&A, investor relations, financial systems, finance integration and business continuity programs. Prior to that, he served as Vice President – Corporate Finance and Treasurer and Vice President – Investor Relations for C.H. Robinson, a global third-party logistics company, from 2018 to April 2020. Houghton also held finance leadership roles with Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, General Mills and International Paper Company between 1993 and 2018.
Commenting on Bergmann's retirement from Life Time and Houghton joining the Company, Life Time Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bahram Akradi, said, "I want to thank Tom for his tremendous leadership and contributions as a member of our executive leadership team. I'm very grateful for his partnership, particularly as we returned to the public market last year and navigated our way through the significant impact of the pandemic. I'm also pleased to welcome Bob to our executive leadership team. With his proven track record in financial leadership and FP&A expertise, I look forward to the impact he will have in guiding our finance functions as we continue to build our highly coveted healthy way of life company and brand with unwavering commitment to serve members and shareholders."
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of nearly 160 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The Company's healthy way of life communities address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for those 90 days to 90+ years with integrity and respect for everyone. With a team of more than 30,000, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its athletic country clubs, iconic athletic events and via a complementary, comprehensive digital platform.
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HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company"), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues were RMB23.2 billion (US$3.5 billion), an increase of 12.8% compared with the second quarter of 2021.
- Games and related value-added services net revenues were RMB18.1 billion (US$2.7 billion), an increase of 15.0% compared with the second quarter of 2021.[1]
- Youdao net revenues were RMB956.2 million (US$142.8 million), a decrease of 26.1% compared with the second quarter of 2021.
- Cloud Music net revenues were RMB2.2 billion (US$327.2 million), an increase of 29.5% compared with the second quarter of 2021.
- Innovative businesses and others net revenues were RMB1.9 billion (US$279.4 million), an increase of 6.1% compared with the second quarter of 2021.[1]
- Gross profit was RMB12.9 billion (US$1.9 billion), an increase of 15.7% compared with the second quarter of 2021.
- Total operating expenses were RMB8.0 billion (US$1.2 billion), an increase of 7.6% compared with the second quarter of 2021.
- Net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB4.7 billion (US$696.7 million). Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB5.4 billion (US$807.7 million). [2]
- Basic net income from continuing operations per share was US$0.21 (US$1.07 per ADS). Non-GAAP basic net income from continuing operations per share was US$0.25 (US$1.23 per ADS).[2]
Second Quarter 2022 and Recent Operational Highlights
- Delivered captivating content updates for popular title Naraka: Bladepoint and launched its Xbox version in June.
- Diablo® Immortal™, co-developed by NetEase and Blizzard Entertainment, made its debut in the global market, which topped iOS download charts in multiple regions.
- Extended the longevity of leading franchise titles including both the Fantasy Westward Journey and Westward Journey Online series and maintained the popularity of other hit titles including Identity V and Infinite Lagrange.
- Propelled pipeline by advancing new games under development including Naraka: Bladepoint mobile game, Justice mobile game and Ghost World Chronicle, as well as the roll-out of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened in international markets.
- Achieved positive operating cashflow from Youdao, maintained sound development of its STEAM courses and demonstrated the resilience of its smart devices.
- Enhanced content and product innovation at Cloud Music, driving solid growth in net revenues and continued margin improvement while securing multiple licensing agreements with major overseas and domestic music labels including SM Entertainment and TF Entertainment.
"In the second quarter, we generated solid results with total net revenues of RMB23.2 billion, an increase of 12.8% year-over-year," said Mr. William Ding, CEO and Director of NetEase. "Players continued to gravitate to our longstanding games in the second quarter, highlighting our strength in game operations longevity. Moreover, the launch of Diablo® Immortal™ attracted the attention of gamers around the world, showcasing our exceptional mobile game development capabilities. With our strong in-house R&D team in China and our very own studios in Canada, Japan and the U.S., as well as plans for other regions in the future, we are spearheading the next generation of top-quality games for the global gaming community.
"Youdao and Cloud Music are also making key advancements that bolster their operations. With exciting gains across our business lines, we hope to make the NetEase brand synonymous with impressive technology, outstanding service and entertainment in its finest form," Mr. Ding concluded.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were RMB23,159.1 million (US$3,457.6 million), compared with RMB23,555.8 million and RMB20,524.5 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
Net revenues from games and related value-added services, which include both the operation of online games as well as other related or ancillary services to the games, were RMB18,139.8 million (US$2,708.2 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB18,641.8 million and RMB15,774.8 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. Net revenues from the operation of online games, which is the primary component of this segment, accounted for approximately 92.8% of net revenues from games and related value-added services for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 92.7% and 92.1% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. Net revenues from mobile games accounted for approximately 66.1% of net revenues from the operation of online games for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 66.9% and 72.1% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
Net revenues from Youdao were RMB956.2 million (US$142.8 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB1,200.5 million and RMB1,293.4 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
Net revenues from Cloud Music were RMB2,191.5 million (US$327.2 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB2,067.2 million and RMB1,692.5 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
Net revenues from innovative businesses and others were RMB1,871.5 million (US$279.4 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB1,646.3 million and RMB1,763.8 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was RMB12,941.5 million (US$1,932.1 million), compared with RMB12,836.4 million and RMB11,189.6 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
The year-over-year increase in games and related value-added services gross profit was primarily due to increased net revenues from both mobile and PC games, including the newly launched Naraka: Bladepoint and Harry Potter: Magic Awakened which were released in the third quarter of 2021 and other existing games such as Fantasy Westward Journey Online.
The quarter-over-quarter decrease in Youdao gross profit primarily resulted from a decline in economic scale due to decreased learning services revenues in the second quarter of 2022. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to the conclusion of its after-school tutoring services for academic subjects under China's compulsory education system.
The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increases in Cloud Music gross profit were primarily due to increased net revenues from its membership subscriptions and social entertainment services, as well as improved cost control.
The quarter-over-quarter increase in innovative businesses and others gross profit was primarily due to increased gross profit contribution from Yanxuan and advertising services.
Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit margin for games and related value-added services for the second quarter of 2022 was 64.9%, compared with 62.2% and 63.2% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. Gross profit margin for games and related value-added services is generally stable, fluctuating within a narrow band based on the revenue mix of NetEase's mobile and PC games, self-developed, co-developed and licensed games, as well as the relative revenue contribution from different distribution channels.
Gross profit margin for Youdao for the second quarter of 2022 was 42.8%, compared with 53.1% and 52.3% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year decreases were primarily attributable to the factors enumerated above.
Gross profit margin for Cloud Music was 13.0% for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 12.2% and 4.1% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year improvements were mainly due to the factors enumerated above.
Gross profit margin for innovative businesses and others for the second quarter of 2022 was 25.8%, compared with 21.7% and 27.3% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year fluctuations were mainly due to changes in the gross profit margin from advertising services.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were RMB7,995.2 million (US$1,193.6 million), compared with RMB7,329.3 million and RMB7,431.5 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increases were mainly due to increased marketing expenditures related to games and related value-added services, as well as higher staff-related costs and research and development investments.
Other Income/ (Expenses)
Other income/ (expenses) consisted of investment income/ (loss), interest income, exchange gains/ (losses) and others. The quarter-over-quarter increase was mainly due to net unrealized exchange gains arising from the Company's U.S. dollar-denominated bank deposits and loans balances as the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the RMB fluctuated in the second quarter of 2022.
Income Taxes
The Company recorded a net income tax charge of RMB1,259.3 million (US$188.0 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB1,219.3 million and RMB1,113.2 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2022 was 22.0%, compared with 22.0% and 24.3% for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. The effective tax rate represents certain estimates by the Company as to the tax obligations and benefits applicable to it in each quarter.
Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income
Net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled RMB4,666.6 million (US$696.7 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB4,394.0 million and RMB3,541.8 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. Net income from discontinued operations attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled RMB624.9 million (US$93.3 million), which was related to the disposal of the Kaola business.
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled RMB5,409.8 million (US$807.7 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB5,117.6 million and RMB4,227.9 million for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
NetEase reported basic net income from continuing operations of US$0.21 per share (US$1.07 per ADS) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with US$0.20 per share (US$1.00 per ADS) and US$0.16 per share (US$0.79 per ADS) for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
NetEase reported non-GAAP basic net income from continuing operations of US$0.25 per share (US$1.23 per ADS) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with US$0.23 per share (US$1.17 per ADS) and US$0.19 per share (US$0.94 per ADS) for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors has approved a dividend of US$0.0720 per share (US$0.3600 per ADS) for the second quarter of 2022 to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs as of the close of business on September 1, 2022, Beijing/ Hong Kong Time and New York Time, respectively, payable in U.S. dollars. For holders of ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company's Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 1, 2022 (Beijing/ Hong Kong Time). The payment date is expected to be on September 13, 2022 for holders of ordinary shares and on or around September 16, 2022 for holders of ADSs.
NetEase paid a dividend of US$0.0644 per share (US$0.3220 per ADS) for the first quarter of 2022 in June 2022.
Under the Company's current dividend policy, the determination to make dividend distributions and the amount of such distribution in any particular quarter will be made at the discretion of its board of directors and will be based upon the Company's operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition and other relevant factors.
Other Information
As of June 30, 2022, the Company's total cash and cash equivalents, current and non-current time deposits and restricted cash, as well as short-term investments balance, minus short-term and long-term loans totaled RMB87.7 billion (US$13.1 billion), compared with RMB85.6 billion as of December 31, 2021. Cash flow generated from operating activities was RMB6.6 billion (US$990.0 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB4.6 billion and RMB4.7 billion for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2021, respectively.
Change in Segment Reporting
Effective as of the second quarter of 2022, the Company implemented certain changes to align its segment financial reporting more closely with the manner in which the Company's management currently receives and uses financial information to allocate resources and evaluate the performance of reporting segments. The Company renamed its "online game services" segment as "games and related value-added services," and transferred certain business lines that are related or ancillary to its games from "innovative businesses and others" to "games and related value-added services," including the NetEase CC live streaming service (a platform offering various live streaming content with a primary focus on game broadcasting) and other value-added services. The Company retrospectively recast prior periods' segment information to conform to current period presentation. These changes had no impact on NetEase's previously reported consolidated net revenues, net income or net income per share.
Share Repurchase/ Purchase Program
On February 25, 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors had approved a new share repurchase program of up to US$2.0 billion of the Company's outstanding ADSs and ordinary shares in open market transactions for a period not to exceed 24 months beginning on March 2, 2021. On August 31, 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors had approved an amendment to such program to increase the total authorized repurchase amount to US$3.0 billion. As of June 30, 2022, approximately 23.6 million ADSs had been repurchased under this program for a total cost of US$2.3 billion.
On August 31, 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors had approved a share purchase program of up to US$50.0 million of Youdao's outstanding ADSs for a period not to exceed 36 months beginning on September 2, 2021. Under the terms of this program, NetEase may purchase Youdao's ADSs in open-market transactions on the New York Stock Exchange. As of June 30, 2022, approximately 1.7 million ADSs had been purchased under this program for a total cost of US$17.7 million.
The Company also purchased approximately 0.8 million ordinary shares of Cloud Music in open market transactions on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for a total cost of US$8.3 million during the second quarter of 2022.
The extent to which NetEase repurchases its ADSs and its ordinary shares or purchases Youdao's ADSs and Cloud Music's ordinary shares will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions. These programs may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
** The United States dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this announcement are presented solely for the convenience of the reader. The percentages stated are calculated based on RMB.
Conference Call
NetEase's management team will host a teleconference call with simultaneous webcast at 8:00 a.m. New York Time on Thursday, August 18, 2022 (Beijing/ Hong Kong Time: 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022). NetEase's management will be on the call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions.
Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-323-701-0160 and providing conference ID: 1239376, 15 minutes prior to the initiation of the call. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-719-457-0820 and entering passcode 1239376#. The replay will be available through August 31, 2022.
This call will be webcast live and the replay will be available for 12 months. Both will be available on NetEase's Investor Relations website at http://ir.netease.com/.
About NetEase, Inc.
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, "NetEase") provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China's most popular and longest running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.
Beyond games, NetEase service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China's leading technology-focused intelligent learning company, and Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), China's leading online music content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase's private label consumer lifestyle brand.
NetEase's ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an "A" rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. In addition, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about NetEase's strategies and business plans, its expectations regarding the growth of its business and its revenue and the quotations from management in this announcement are or contain forward-looking statements. NetEase may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that the online game market will not continue to grow or that NetEase will not be able to maintain its position in that market in China or globally; the risk that COVID-19 or other health risks in China or globally could adversely affect the Company's operations or financial results; risks associated with NetEase's business and operating strategies and its ability to implement such strategies; NetEase's ability to develop and manage its operations and business; competition for, among other things, capital, technology and skilled personnel; potential changes in government regulation that could adversely affect the industry and geographical markets in which NetEase operates, including, among others, initiatives to enhance supervision of companies listed on an overseas stock exchange and tighten scrutiny over data privacy and data security, as well as the risk that NetEase's ADSs could be barred from trading in the United States as a result of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act and the rules promulgated thereunder; the risk that NetEase may not be able to continuously develop new and creative online services or that NetEase will not be able to set, or follow in a timely manner, trends in the market; competition in NetEase's existing and potential markets; and the risk that fluctuations in the value of the Renminbi with respect to other currencies could adversely affect NetEase's business and financial results. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NetEase's filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. NetEase does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under the applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
NetEase considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per ADS and per share, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
NetEase defines non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders as net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders enables NetEase's management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses. NetEase believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company's current operating performance and prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose. NetEase also believes that the use of this non-GAAP financial measure facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders is that it does not reflect all items of expense/ income that affect our operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in NetEase's business and are not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures NetEase uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
NetEase compensates for these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. See "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this announcement. NetEase encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Contact for Media and Investors:
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Email: ir@service.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEase_Global
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00 = RMB6.6981 on the last trading day of June 2022 (June 30, 2022) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at that rate on June 30, 2022, or at any other certain date.
Note 2: Share-based compensation cost reported in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income is set out as follows in RMB and USD (in thousands):
Note 3: The financial information prepared and presented in this announcement might be different from those published and to be published by NetEase's listed subsidiaries to meet the disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP or different accounting standards requirement.
Note 4: The unaudited reconciliation on GAAP and non-GAAP results is set out as follows in RMB and USD (in thousands, except per share data or per ADS data):
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ: UROY) (TSXV: URC) ("URC" or the "Company") announced today the grant of incentive stock options, on May 13, 2022, to purchase 343,750 common shares of the Company (the "Options") to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's long term incentive plan, which included 270,000 Options issued to directors and officers of the Company. The Options have an exercise price of $3.31 per share, representing the market price for the common shares on May 12, 2022, and are valid for a period of five years.
The Options will vest as follows: 25% immediately, 25% on the 6 month anniversary of the grant date, 25% on the 12 month anniversary of the grant date and 25% on the 18 month anniversary of the grant date. The Option grants are subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.
The Company further announces that it has granted incentive stock options to purchase 100,000 common shares of the Company to a contractor pursuant to the Company's existing stock option plan. Such options have an exercise price of $3.31 per share and are valid for a period of two years. The options vest incrementally over a 12-month period.
Uranium Royalty Corp. (URC) is the world's only uranium-focused royalty and streaming company and the only pure-play uranium listed company on the NASDAQ. URC provides investors with uranium commodity price exposure through strategic acquisitions in uranium interests, including royalties, streams, debt and equity in uranium companies, as well as through holdings of physical uranium. The Company is well positioned as a capital provider to an industry needing massive investments in global productive capacity to meet the growing need for uranium as fuel for carbon-free nuclear energy. URC has deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in the uranium industry. The Company's management and the Board include individuals with decades of combined experience in the uranium and nuclear energy sectors, including specific expertise in mine finance, project identification and evaluation, mine development and uranium sales and trading.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of CareDx, Inc. (NasdaqGM: CDNA), if they purchased the Company's shares between shares between February 24, 2021 and May 5, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until July 22, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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Earlier this week, TJ and Victoria Britton watched their home in Gardiner, Montana -- along with its 16 years of memories -- fall into the Yellowstone River after historic rainfall and flooding inundated waterways in the area.
"It's something I never in a million years thought was even possible... it's still unbelievable," TJ told CNN's New Day Friday morning.
Since last weekend, Yellowstone National Park and many surrounding towns have been inundated with record levels of rainfall and flooding, prompting officials to close all entrances into the park, which stretches across parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.
The Brittons said they were used to high water levels in the river at this time of year. But on Sunday night, something felt different. Their house was shaking.
"At first, I thought that it might have just been the trees coming down the river, banging into each other," Victoria said, "but it was shaking the house, which was very strange."
It wasn't until the next morning that Victoria realized what was going on: "It was actually the embankment crumbling, and that's why the house was rumbling and shaking," she said.
On Monday, the couple sat nearby and watched their house fall into the river.
"It was a long drawn out [process]," said TJ. "My canoe, my boat fell in. Part of the garage was hanging out. The concrete pad in front of the house was gone. And then the garage fell off. The decks fell off. And the house eventually."
TJ told CNN he didn't actually see his house enter the river, as he'd been picking up some supplies at a friend's house when it happened. They started driving back upon hearing the news; when they got to the highway, they noticed a crowd had gathered near the guardrail, so they pulled over to see what was happening.
"And right around the corner of the river came my house," TJ said. "That was the weirdest thing I ever saw in my life."
TJ says he and Victoria are both still in shock and "trying to numb ourselves to the whole thing, but the reality is going to hit here pretty soon."
The couple says a majority of people they've encountered have been very supportive, but there was one group of tourists who were "applauding and cheering when our house was floating down the river."
"That was frustrating," Victoria told CNN. "We heard a few people have some uncompassionate, unsympathetic things to say as we're sitting there just waiting for our whole entire life to fall into the river."
Historic rainfall and flooding
In a three-day period last week, Yellowstone National Park received about two to three times the typical rainfall for the whole month of June, and precipitation this month has already been more than 400% of the average across northwestern Wyoming and southern Montana, according to the National Weather Service.
According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Yellowstone River at one point swelled to its highest level in more than 100 years.
Parts of Yellowstone National Park could reopen as early as Monday, the Casper Star-Tribune reports. But officials have said the northern section of the park will likely remain closed through remainder of the season.
"Many sections of road in [the park's northern areas] are completely gone and will require substantial time and effort to reconstruct," according to a June 14 news release. "It is probable that road sections in northern Yellowstone will not reopen this season due to the time required for repairs."
Neighboring towns feeling the impact
Gardiner, Montana, where the Brittons live, is near Yellowstone's northern entrance, and hotel owners say they are feeling the impact of park's closure.
"It's a Yellowstone town, and it lives and dies by tourism," Park County Commissioner Bill Berg.
"There's nobody here," Keri Huesing, owner of Yellowstone Gateway Inn, told CNN. "We were booked solid for a year."
Now, she says, all but one of her visitors are gone following the flooding. One neighboring hotel has shut down completely and sent its employees home.
The dangerous flooding, fueled by heavy rainfall and snowmelt, began to inundate the park and surrounding areas Monday, overtaking essential roadways and bridges and completely surrounding some communities.
In Montana's Park County, which includes Gardiner, water had been receding, and access to some communities was restored, Greg Coleman, the county's emergency services manager, said on Wednesday.
But the area will see the warmest temperatures of the season Friday and Saturday, which will increase snowmelt in the mountains and produce another increase of water flows into area waterways, CNN meteorologists said Friday morning. Many waterways could reach their banks by Saturday or Sunday, and minor flooding is possible -- but it is not expected to compare to the levels reached earlier this week.
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Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Enough, enough,” President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take action against gun violence after mass shootings he said had turned schools, supermarkets and other everyday places into “killing fields.”
If legislators fail to act, he warned, voters should use their “outrage” to turn it into a central issue in November’s midterm elections.
Speaking at the White House on Thursday night, Biden acknowledged the stiff political headwinds as he sought to drive up pressure on Congress to pass stricter gun limits after such efforts failed following past attacks.
He repeated calls to restore a ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines — and said if Congress won’t embrace all of his proposals, it must at least find compromises like keeping firearms from those with mental health issues or raising the age to buy assault-style weapons from 18 to 21.
“How much more carnage are we willing to accept?” Biden asked after last week’s shootings by an 18-year-old gunman, who killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and another attack Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a gunman shot and killed four people and himself at a medical office. “Don’t tell me raising the age won’t make a difference,” he said.
The most recent shootings came close on the heels of the May 14 assault in Buffalo, New York, where a white 18-year-old wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood, killing 10 people and wounding three others in what authorities described as “racially motivated violent extremism.”
“This time we have to take the time to do something,” Biden said, calling out the Senate, where 10 Republican votes would be needed to pass legislation.
For all the passion of Biden’s address, and for all his big asks and smaller fallback alternatives, any major action by Congress is still a long shot.
“I know how hard it is, but I’ll never give up, and if Congress fails, I believe this time a majority of the American people won’t give up either,” he added. “I believe the majority of you will act to turn your outrage into making this issue central to your vote.”
Adding a stark perspective to young people’s deaths, he noted that Centers for Disease Control data shows “guns are the number one killer of children in the United States of America,” ahead of car crashes.
“Over the last two decades, more school-age children have died from guns than on-duty police officers and active-duty military — combined,” he said.
Aware of persistent criticism from gun-rights advocates, Biden insisted his appeal wasn’t about “vilifying gun owners” or “taking away anybody’s guns.”
“We should be treating responsible gun owners as an example of how every gun owner should behave,” Biden said. “This isn’t about taking away anyone’s rights, it’s about protecting children, it’s about protecting families.”
He called on Congress to end “outrageous” protections for gun manufacturers, which severely limit their liability over how their firearms are used, comparing it to the tobacco industry, which has faced repeated litigation over its products’ role in causing cancer and other diseases.
“Imagine if the tobacco industry had been immune from being sued, where we’d be today,” Biden said.
All major broadcast networks broke away from regular programing to carry Biden’s remarks at 7:30 p.m. EDT, before the start of prime-time shows.
Biden has given major speeches on the coronavirus pandemic and the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. But the president has used such addresses sparingly during his nearly 18 months in office, especially during evening hours.
Earlier Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the Oklahoma shooting, saying, “All of us hold the people of Tulsa in our hearts, but we also reaffirm our commitment to passing commonsense gun safety laws.”
“No more excuses. Thoughts and prayers are important, but not enough,” Harris said. “We need Congress to act.”
Visiting Uvalde on Sunday, Biden mourned privately for three-plus hours with anguished families. Faced with chants of “do something” as he departed a church service, the president pledged, “We will.” In his address, he spoke of being passed a note by a woman in a Uvalde church grieving the loss of her grandchild, calling on people to come together and act.
His Thursday night address coincided with bipartisan talks that are intensifying among a core group of senators discussing modest gun policy changes. Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said the group is “making rapid progress,” and Biden has spoken to Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, among those leading Democrats’ efforts on the issue.
Democrats are hoping Biden’s remarks encourage the bipartisan Senate talks and build pressure on the Republicans to strike an agreement. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden is “encouraged” by congressional negotiations but the president wants to give lawmakers “some space” to keep talking.
The private discussions in the Senate, which is split 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, are not expected to produce the kinds of sweeping reforms being considered by the Democratic-led House — which has approved expansive background checks legislation and will next turn to an assault weapons ban.
A House package debated Thursday — and approved by a committee, 25-19 — is less sweeping but includes a provision raising the required age for buying semi-automatic firearms to 21. It still faces slim chances in the Senate.
Instead, the bipartisan senators are likely to come up with a more incremental package that would increase federal funding to support state gun safety efforts — with incentives for bolstering school security and mental health resources. The package may also encourage “red-flag laws” to keep firearms away from those who would do harm.
While the Senate approved a modest measure to encourage compliance with background checks after a 2017 church mass shooting in Texas and one in Parkland, Florida, the following year, no major legislation cleared the chamber following the devastating massacre of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
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Republican Georgia House District 153 candidate Tracy Taylor, left, and Herschel Walker, the Republican U.S. Senate candidate, were part of a recent faith leaders roundtable held in Albany.
ALBANY — Albany firefighter and state House candidate Tracy Taylor was enthused after a visit from U.S. Senatorial candidate Herschel Walker but said he was even more excited by the endorsement from the former University of Georgia football standout.
Walker, the Republican nominee seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock, was in town recently to sit down for a faith leader roundtable talk that included Bishop Garland Hunt, a minister at The Father’s House in Atlanta. The panel also included Republican District 2 U.S. House candidate Chris West.
“I just really think it’s awesome (that) he took the time to come out and do that,” Taylor, chairman of the Dougherty County Republican Party and the Republican candidate in House District 153, said. “Herschel Walker is a living legend. He didn’t have to endorse me, so I really appreciate that. It was a great honor to have Herschel Walker in the Good Life City.”
The roundtable was part of a discussion taking place in communities across the state and country, Taylor said.
“With the uptick in crime in Albany, I thought it was important to have two federal candidates and myself, a state candidate, to show that we can start working together on these important issues such as crime,” he said. “That is why Herschel Walker came down and publicly endorsed me because of my public service to this community.”
The discussion included general issues and also legal reforms that could benefit black people, Taylor said.
“We talked about what kind of laws might hinder people of color and African Americans that may need to be reformed,” he said. “Marijuana, that’s a hot topic, decriminalizing marijuana, as an example. That’s one of the laws that lead to African Americans getting locked up.”
Taylor will hold a campaign kickoff at 10 a.m. Saturday at his campaign headquarters, located at 102 N. Washington St.
“I’m going to give a good battle cry, and then we’re going to go knock on doors,” Taylor said.
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Sheriff: 66-year-old pastor arrested on child sexual abuse charges involving minor under 15
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina have arrested a pastor on several sex crime charges stemming from a joint investigation.
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office reports their detectives, along with police from the Winterville Police Department, joined forces to investigate suspected child abuse involving 66-year-old John William Lovelace earlier this year.
On Wednesday, the sheriff’s office announced the arrest of Lovelace.
The pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Ayden, North Carolina, was charged by Winterville police with four counts of second-degree forcible sex and three counts of sexual battery.
According to the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, Lovelace is also facing two counts of statutory sex offense with a child under the age of 15 and indecent liberties with a minor.
The 66-year-old was booked into the Pitt County Detention Center on a $12.4 million bond.
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- Hyundai Hope and Women@Hyundai Employee Resource Group Donates $10,000 and Infant Supplies
- Families Received a Child Safety Check at Move for Kids at Soldier Field
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago hosted a car seat safety check event at the 10th annual Move for Kids 5K walk and rally in Chicago. The event was part of its previously announced partnership with the Lurie Children's Hospital in support of its Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program (CPS).
An estimated 46 percent of car seats and booster seats are installed incorrectly or improperly used, according to NHTSA's Child Restraints Usage Study.
During the event, nationally certified child passenger safety technicians (CPST) inspected car seats for expiration, manufacturer recalls, and/or proper fit of the seat for children. Hyundai's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, and its employee resource group, Women@Hyundai, donated $10,000 and 2,100 infant diapers to the infant supply drive during the Move for Kids event.
"Correct installation of car seats combined with proper education of parents, caregivers and children are critical to the safety of our youngest passengers," said Brian Latouf, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. "Hyundai continues to offer technologies and systems that help protect those on the road. We are grateful to host car seat check events like this one to continue to support child passenger safety efforts with leading partners like Lurie Children's Hospital."
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. www.luriechildrens.org
The Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Program strives to reduce the number of motor vehicle related injuries and fatalities among children in Chicago through community education and behavior change. Through monthly car seat workshops and car seat inspection stations as well as a network of over 15 community partners, the Buckle Up Program provides car seat education, car seat installation assistance, and low-cost car seats to at-risk families. Buckle Up Program | Lurie Children's (luriechildrens.org)
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BETHESDA, Md., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) will broadcast its quarterly conference call with shareholders and the financial community over the Internet on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Company will release its first quarter earnings report for 2021, which ended March 31, 2021, after the close of markets on Thursday, May 5.
The conference call will be open to listeners who log in through the Company's website, www.centrusenergy.com. A link to the call will be located in the Investor Relations section of the website, and a webcast replay will be available through May 16, 2022.
Centrus Energy is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. Centrus provides value to its utility customers through the reliability and diversity of its supply sources – helping them meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free electricity. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,750 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to 7 billion tons of coal. With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is also advancing the next generation of centrifuge technologies so that America can restore its domestic uranium enrichment capability in the future. Find out more at www.centrusenergy.com.
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- Three new ETFs seek to provide targeted exposure to BB, B, and CCC1 rated segments of the U.S. corporate bond market
LARKSPUR, Calif., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BondBloxx Investment Management, launched in October of 2021 to provide precision ETF exposures for fixed income investors, announced the launch of three new ETFs which begin trading today on NYSE Arca. The ETFs track ratings-specific sub-indices of the ICE BofA US Cash Pay High Yield Constrained Index2. The new BondBloxx products add to seven sector-specific high yield ETFs launched earlier this year.
"We founded BondBloxx to provide modern tools for modern markets," said BondBloxx co-founder Tony Kelly. "And our targeted products make it possible for investors to finally execute sophisticated investment views through ETFs – which are a time-honored tool to access liquidity and efficient exposure, especially in today's volatile markets."
"As rising rates and volatility continue to impact the corporate bond market, the need for new tools to manage fixed income exposure is becoming even more critical," said BondBloxx co-founder and portfolio manager Elya Schwartzman.
The new products listing today are:
BondBloxx BB Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
Ticker: XBB
Seeks to invest in bonds rated BB1 through BB3.
BondBloxx B Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
Ticker: XB
Seeks to invest in bonds rated B1 through B3.
BondBloxx CCC Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
Ticker: XCCC
Seeks to invest in bonds rated CCC1 through CCC3.
To learn more about BondBloxx, visit BondBloxxETF.com.
1 Credit ratings reflect the credit quality of the underlying securities in the Fund's portfolio and not that of the fund itself. Quality ratings are subject to change. A triple-A (AAA) is the highest credit quality, and C or D (depending on the agency issuing the rating) is the lowest or junk quality.
2 ICE BofA US High Yield Index tracks the performance of US dollar denominated below investment grade rated corporate debt publicly issued in the US domestic market. Investors cannot directly invest in an index.
About BondBloxx Investment Management Corporation
BondBloxx Investment Management Corporation ("BondBloxx"), a registered investment adviser, is the first ETF issuer focused solely on addressing the needs of fixed income investors. BondBloxx will seek to design and launch ETFs that offer precise market exposures to fixed income asset classes. For more information, go to BondBloxxETF.com.
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Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectus or, if available, the summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting bondbloxxetf.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE: GATO): (a) pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering (the "IPO" or "Offering") conducted on or about October 28, 2020; and/or (b) between October 28, 2020 and January 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Gatos Silver securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Gatos Silver class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3100 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the technical report for Gatos Silver's primary mine, the Cerro Los Gatos deposit, contained certain errors; (2) among other things, the mineral reserves had been overestimated by as much as 50%; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Gatos Silver's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Gatos Silver class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3100 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 11, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: LFST), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's June 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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LifeStance investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-lfst/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
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LifeStance and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth was negatively affected by a decrease in virtual visits after COVID-19 lockdowns were lifted; (ii) an increasing number of in-person visits post-lockdown resulted in substantial increases to operating expenses; (iii) its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the IPO's registration statement leading to additional costs to bring on new physicians, who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the IPO's registration statement represented.
The case is Nayani v. LifeStance Health Group, Inc., No. 22-cv-06833.
ClaimsFiler has a single mission: to serve as the information source to help retail investors recover their share of billions of dollars from securities class action settlements. At ClaimsFiler.com, investors can: (1) register for free to gain access to information and settlement websites for various securities class action cases so they can timely submit their own claims; (2) upload their portfolio transactional data to be notified about relevant securities cases in which they may have a financial interest; and (3) submit inquiries to the Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC law firm for free case evaluations.
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Bradenton to end snowbirds’ water bill loophole
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Snowbirds in Bradenton will no longer be able to turn off their water while they’re up north and not pay their water bill for those months, the City Council recently decided.
In its May 25 meeting, Lance Williams, the assistant director of the city’s Office of Management and Budget, told the council the unofficial policy costs the city an estimated $200,000 a year.
“Bradenton is the only agency between Tampa and Fort Myers to offer a seasonal nonbilling option,” he said.
Williams said mostly in October, between 500 and 600 seasonal residents arrive and ask for their service to be turned on. In April, they ask for service to be turned off, before leaving for their winter homes.
During the months the water is turned off, the city doesn’t generate a bill for those accounts.
That, Williams said, just isn’t fair. He quoted a recent white paper from the Florida Rural Water Association which said the practice is not recommended. “Each customer should pay their proportional share. It’s not equitable and just,” Williams said.
Some snowbirds even plan their return to the area around this loophole, to avoid the last days of a billing cycle. “They will literally go without water for one day, as long as they don’t jump into the next billing cycle.”
During discussion, Ward IV Councilman Bill Sanders confessed that when he was a snowbird, before being elected, he took advantage of the city’s policy. “The motive was, I was a snowbird,” he said.
But Sanders agreed with Williams on ending the policy, saying the steady revenue stream was important; the strain on city staffers who must process hundreds of requests twice a year is also undesirable.
The Council voted unanimously to end the policy.
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Shanghai reported three Covid-19 deaths Monday, the first officially announced fatalities from a raging Omicron outbreak that has infected hundreds of thousands of people despite a government-enforced city-wide lockdown.
Three elderly people aged between 89 and 91 died from Covid on Sunday, after their condition deteriorated in hospital, the Shanghai municipal health commission said in a statement Monday.
All three were unvaccinated and had underlying health conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to officials.
The city reported 2,417 symptomatic cases and 19,831 asymptomatic infections Monday, slightly down from the previous day, according to the health commission.
The death toll appears strikingly low against the vast number of cases -- since March 1, more than 370,000 people in Shanghai have been infected, and by the official count, no one had died of Covid until Sunday.
In comparison, the region's other financial hub Hong Kong has recorded nearly 9,000 Covid deaths out of 1.18 million total cases as of January this year.
Experts have attributed Hong Kong's high death toll to its high proportion of unvaccinated elderly. As of early March, just 48% of people aged 70 or older had received two doses. And at the start of this year, just 25% of residents age 80 or over had been vaccinated.
Shanghai's low official death toll has raised questions among some experts outside mainland China, especially given the vaccination coverage among the elderly in Shanghai is not that much higher than that of Hong Kong.
On Monday, Shanghai officials said 62% of the city's residents aged over 60 had been fully vaccinated, and 38% had received a booster shot. The number of fully vaccinated people aged over 80 was even lower, at just 15%, according to the Communist Party mouthpiece the People's Daily.
Jin Dongyan, a virologist at the University of Hong Kong, said Shanghai's low death toll is partly a result of how Covid deaths are counted in mainland China.
"The methods used by Hong Kong and the mainland to calculate deaths are completely different. Over 90% of the Covid deaths reported in Hong Kong will not be counted on the mainland," he said.
In Hong Kong, a person is counted as having died of Covid if they were confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus less than 28 days before their death -- even if they died of suicide or road accidents, Jin said.
"On the mainland, if the deceased had underlying ailments, most of them would be categorized as having died of other diseases instead of Covid," Jin said.
In Shanghai, the number of officially designated severe cases is also low. According to Wu Jinglei, director of the Shanghai health commission, only 16 severe cases were being treated in hospital as of Saturday. "One of them has been fully vaccinated, the rest were not vaccinated against Covid-19," he said.
Chinese health officials have noted the high proportion of asymptomatic and mild cases in the country's Omicron outbreak. Wang Guiqiang, an infectious disease doctor in Beijing, said at a government news conference on April 6 that that was because the Omicron variant is less virulent, people are vaccinated, and that active testing has detected many cases early, during the incubation period. But Wang cautioned that Omicron is still dangerous for the elderly, especially those who haven't received full vaccination.
This is only the second time mainland China has reported Covid deaths this year. Last month, the northeastern province of Jilin reported two deaths -- the first in more than a year. Throughout 2021, mainland China reported only two Covid deaths, both in January.
Chinese officials and state media have attributed the country's low death toll to the supposed success of its zero-Covid strategy, often contrasting it with the hundreds of thousands of deaths reported in Western countries.
But increasingly, the low official death toll is also raising questions among many Shanghai residents over whether it is justified to impose the kind of stringent measures that have upended the lives of millions of people.
The reported deaths come as the metropolis of 25 million people continues to endure a grueling lockdown, which has ground the vibrant, bustling business hub to a virtual halt.
Residents have been confined to their homes for three weeks and counting, with many complaining of food shortages, lack of medical access, poor conditions at makeshift quarantine camps and heavy-handed measures such as separating infected children from their parents.
On China's heavily censored social media, users have resorted to creative ways to express growing discontent toward the prolonged lockdown, including posting under seemingly irrelevant hashtags that deliver veiled criticism or sarcasm. But those hashtags are often censored too after they draw widespread attention.
On Sunday, the latest censored hashtag on Weibo, China's Twitter-like service, is the first line from China's national anthem: "Stand up! Those people who refuse to be slaves!"
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall family fun is brewing throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This year, there are so many ways to celebrate fall and Halloween with new flavors, sights and experiences, plus the return of fan-favorite events.
Here is an overview of festive fall offerings guests can enjoy across Walt Disney World:
The return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off a fall full of fun at Walt Disney World Resort. The special ticket event is offered at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights from Aug. 12 to Oct. 31 after normal park hours from 7 p.m. to midnight.
- Guests can dress in their happiest or most-haunted Halloween costumes to get in the spirit of the season!
- Frightfully fun entertainment abounds in "Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade," the "Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular" stage show featuring the Sanderson Sisters, and "Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular" nighttime extravaganza hosted by Jack Skellington, featuring fireworks, projections, iconic Disney characters and more.
- New for 2022, partygoers awaiting "Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade" can 'Stand Out' and dance their way onto Main Street U.S.A., with a majorly awesome 90's crew led by Max Goof cosplaying as Powerline – his favorite pop superstar!
- Also new this year, guests can join Zombies and Cheerleaders at the ZOM-BEATZ BASH! as they BAMM out to music inspired by the ZOMBIES original movies on Disney Channel.
- Several classic Magic Kingdom attractions will be costumed for Halloween including Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
- Guests can trick-or-treat their way through the park and indulge in delicious sweets like SKITTLES, SNICKERS and M&M's.
- The most wicked snacks of the season with specially themed fall and Halloween treats are available to savor throughout the park.
- Guests can even bring home the memories with an event-exclusive, step-in photo experience, plus a reusable trick-or-treat bag and commemorative print that all guests will receive to round out the special Halloween offerings.
What's Halloween without some Disney magic? Summer transforms to the spooky season with festive fall decor at Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can stroll down Main Street, U.S.A where pumpkins and scarecrows are seemingly everywhere and where Disney characters are dressed in their Halloween best. Shops are festooned with fall foliage and garlands, and there are plenty of tricks and pumpkin-spiced treats making the season feel even more magical at this Walt Disney World Theme Park. Guests can enjoy festive fall decor Aug. 9 through Oct. 31 and other autumn-themed offerings at select locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
Now through Nov. 19, guests can sip, savor and repeat across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. The festival offers new experiences for foodies and families alike as part of the "The World's Most Magical Celebration" honoring the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary.
- More than 25 festival food and wine marketplaces located throughout EPCOT celebrate the best in global food and drink.
- This year, the creative Disney culinary teams have dreamed up unique dishes as nearly one third of the menu offerings are new.
- Guests can enjoy live musical performances at the America Gardens Theatre as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare. Internationally recognized artists perform Friday through Monday and local bands rock the house Tuesday through Thursday.
- New this year! From Sept. 29-Oct. 31 (or while supplies last), special Halloween fun for the whole family is available in Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit. With the purchase of a map and stickers, guests can search around EPCOT for hidden decorative pumpkins themed to Disney characters. Whether they search for the pumpkins or not, guests can return their maps to redemption locations in the park to receive a festival keepsake.
The 2022-23 runDisney race season kicks off Nov. 3-6 with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by Shokz. The popular race weekend features a 5K, 10K and half marathon, as well as the Disney Two Course Challenge (10K and half marathon) and Post-Race Party.
- Guests can experience the blend of music, stories, and culinary delights found during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration.
- The weekend features a Coco-themed 5K, a Raya and the Last Dragon-themed 10K and a half marathon celebrating the music and magic of Soul.
- Guests can also experience the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including the opportunity to buy merchandise and gadgets for runners.
- Olympic track and field champion and reality TV star Sanya Richards-Ross will be among the thousands of competitors at this year's race weekend.
- The magical weekend will be capped off with a unique Post-Race Party at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Half Marathon and Challenge registration includes entry to this after-hours event. Friends and family can purchase Post-Race Party tickets to join in the celebration with their favorite runners.
- The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is the first of four race weekends during the 2022-23 runDisney season. Next is the 30th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (Jan. 4-8), the 15th anniversary Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Feb. 23-26), and the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend (April 13-16).
For more information on seasonal experiences across The Most Magical Place on Earth, guests can visit DisneyWorld.com and DisneyParksBlog.com.
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Lhakpa Sherpa sets Mount Everest women’s climbing record
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A 48-year-old Nepali woman scaled Mount Everest for the 10th time on Thursday, May 12, breaking her own record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain by a female climber, her hiking company said.
Lhakpa Sherpa last climbed the 8,848.86-meter (29,031.69-foot) mountain in 2018. A fellow Nepali, Kami Rita Sherpa, holds the men’s record of 26 climbs.
“Lhakpa has broken her own record and become the first woman to achieve 10 summits,” her brother Mingma Gelu Sherpa, an official of her Seven Summit Club hiking agency, told Reuters.
A Nepali tourism official, Bhishma Kumar Bhattarai, confirmed that she had reached the summit.
One of 11 children, Lhakpa was born in the eastern district of Sankhuwasabha, home to the world’s fifth highest mountain, Makalu.
Also on Thursday, seven members of an all-Black expedition called Full Circle, comprising climbers from the United States and Kenya climbed Mount Everest, said Jeevan Ghimire of the Shangrila-Nepal Trek hiking company.
Fewer than 10 black mountaineers in total had reached the peak before, but this is the first time that all members of an expedition were Black, hiking officials said.
Everest has been climbed 10,657 times since it was first scaled in 1953 from the Nepali and Tibetan sides. Many have climbed it more than once, and 311 people have died.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GLO Pharma, the parent company of breakthrough subtopical skincare brand Ourself, today announces the appointment of Dayna Quanbeck to its Board of Directors. The Rothy's CFO will join the board effective immediately, and her appointment adds a new seat to the GLO Pharma board, which is led by Chairman Scott L. Glenn. The GLO Pharma Board now consists of five members, four of which are women.
Ms. Quanbeck brings to the Board a deep passion for and relevant experience with consumer products. She spent the first half of her career in public accounting and investment banking, including seven years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the retail, apparel and footwear sector working on mergers and acquisitions and public and private market transactions. After her banking career, Ms. Quanbeck moved to the operating side, serving in financial leadership roles at Charlotte Russe and now the DTC footwear brand Rothy's, where she serves as CFO and as a member of the Rothy's Board. Her responsibilities as CFO include finance, strategy, data and analytics, and consumer insights. At Rothy's, she has been instrumental in growing the company valuation to $1 billion.
Ms. Quanbeck's background in growing new business concepts and scaling companies globally makes her a valuable addition to the GLO Pharma board of directors. "Dayna brings the best of both worlds to our Board: strong analytical skills, coupled with strategic acumen," says GLO Pharma Chairman Scott Glenn. "She is proficient not only at contributing to strategy development, but also has an innate ability to constructively analyze businesses to ensure growth and profitability. We are honored to have her join our early stage company as we enter into a phase of high growth."
This appointment comes on the heels of GLO Pharma's first consumer brand launch, Ourself, in February 2022, and the recent announcement of Ourself President Vimla Black-Gupta's role to include CEO. Ourself is backed by $40M in funding to date from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, First Round Capital, and Mr. Glenn.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's nutritional needs change as they grow. During Kids Eat Right Month™, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages parents and caregivers to help children develop healthful eating habits as they mature into adulthood.
In August, the Academy and its Foundation celebrate the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families during its annual Kids Eat Right Month™.
"The time between your child being an infant drinking breastmilk or formula to becoming a teen who grabs a burger with friends after school seems to happen overnight," says registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Reed, a Cincinnati-based national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Parents and caregivers can lay the groundwork for their children to choose healthful foods that meet their nutritional needs as they mature."
Reed provides the following tips to help parents and caregivers guide their children's nutritional journey:
Infants: Because infants require a specific balance of nutrients that are easily digested, they drink breast milk or commercial iron-fortified infant formula. Do not try to make your own infant formula and do not feed your baby cow's milk or a plant-based milk. If you're using infant formula, follow the feeding instructions and expiration dates. If you have to feed your infant a new formula due to recent shortages, give them time to adjust to the taste of the new formula. If they continue to refuse it after a few tries, contact your physician, RDN, or another health care provider for additional guidance.
When babies show signs that they are developmentally ready for solid foods between four and six months of age, start supplementing their meals with foods that are safe to chew and swallow. By the end of their first year, infants should be introduced to a variety of foods to prepare their palate for new tastes as they grow.
Toddlers: Babies typically start to transition from a bottle to a sippy cup by the age of 1. Children between the ages of 1 and 2 years old are encouraged to drink whole milk and water and to limit 100% fruit juice to no more than 4 ounces per day. Toddlers should eat the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older children and adults, just in smaller quantities. Serve food in bite-sized portions to avoid choking.
Preschoolers: Plan meals and snacks so that your child eats from all of the food groups. Children at this age start developing strong food preferences so continue to offer a wide variety of foods and repeatedly. It may take a few attempts or serving a food prepared in a different way before a child will like it. Try to avoid making a separate meal for your child.
Grade schoolers: Encourage your child to become more invested in their nutrition by helping to shop for foods, plan the menu and help in the kitchen with age-appropriate tasks. Serve regular, balanced meals and dine together as a family to instill good eating habits that your children can continue as they mature.
Teens: Continue to build your child's bone bank by encouraging them to eat and drink calcium-rich foods and beverages such as fat-free or low-fat dairy milk, yogurt or calcium-fortified soy beverages. Non-dairy sources of calcium include fortified cereals, beans, some leafy greens and canned salmon with bones, but the amount of calcium the body absorbs from these foods can vary. Teach them the value of breakfast to kick start their day and encourage them to stay hydrated throughout the day, especially if they play sports. Teach them how to read food labels and teach them basic cooking skills.
"Parents and caregivers play a significant role in guiding their children's nutritional choices. A registered dietitian nutritionist, the food and nutrition expert, can translate the recommendations of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help children reduce their risk for developing chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity or heart disease in later life," Reed says.
Kids Eat Right Month™
Kids Eat Right Month™ was created in 2014 to mobilize registered dietitian nutritionists in a grassroots movement to share healthful eating messages to help families adopt nutritious eating habits.
"See the Kids Eat Right Month Media Materials for the 2022 campaign graphic, infographics and more information. To find a registered dietitian nutritionist near you, use the Academy's online Find a Nutrition Expert service.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated exclusively to supporting nutrition and dietetics professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lifestyles. It makes an impact with Academy members and throughout the profession with its scholarships, awards, research grants, fellowships, public education programs and disaster relief efforts. Through philanthropy, the Foundation empowers current and future food and nutrition practitioners to optimize global health. Visit the Foundation at www.eatrightFoundation.org.
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TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Chicago-based nonprofits CJE SeniorLife and Elderwerks Educational Services have partnered with Toronto-based virtual reality company VR Vision to launch Dementia Reality®, the first virtual reality dementia program that combines skills training with real-life obstacles in a virtual environment. Dementia Reality is a new educational tool for professionals caring for older adults with dementia. Tapping into the power of technology for training purposes, this program can benefit the healthcare system as well as older adults with dementia and their loved ones. The goal is to have more empathetic caregivers and happier, engaged clients.
"Dementia Reality brings multiple senses to training, which, as we have learned, is a far more effective way to train and engage employees, so they are confident and successful in their jobs," said Dan Fagin, CJE SeniorLife's President, and CEO. "CJE has always been committed to serving older adults and their families, and we expect to see exceptionally positive outcomes for both the trainees and the clients they care for with this new educational tool. We are thrilled to partner with VR Vision to help fulfill our mission of enhancing the quality of life of older adults through this outstanding program."
The new virtual educational model utilizes technology powered by VR Vision to immerse professional caregivers and better prepare them to help clients living with dementia. Through various courses, trainees experience first-person simulations by shadowing a caregiver and then seeing the same scenario from the perspective of an individual with dementia.
Catherine Samatas, Director of Engagement and Innovative Programming at CJE SeniorLife, spearheaded Dementia Reality with Elderwerks: "This type of programming is an impactful addition to training that is currently available for caregivers. Being delivered via virtual reality is so powerful."
What sets Dementia Reality apart is how this training emphasizes the feelings of a caregiver with the plight of a client to build empathy and a trusting relationship. "Being able to both see and discuss in real time the impact that caregiving has on a person living with dementia is what makes us so unique and what makes Dementia Reality such a powerful learning tool," said Samatas. Training modules include simple tasks like waking a resident to more challenging care like showering and helping to manage delusions and redirect behaviors such as eloping or hoarding. This allows the participants to not only learn correct care techniques, but also observe the impact that they have in their daily roles. Participating in the Dementia Reality program has been an emotional experience for many participants as they reflect on how their care affects people living with dementia.
Dementia Reality® utilizes the latest in 360 video technology, delivered in virtual reality to create impeccably realistic, interactive content. We also carefully considered the process of trainers conducting group sessions and developed a web-based application for trainers to maintain full control of sessions and provide assistance in an easy way.
"Creating immersive training experiences is our passion at VR Vision, and in working with CJE SeniorLife and Elderwerks, we developed soft skills training for both healthcare workers and seniors living with dementia. This has driven a positive impact in both training readiness and bottom line ROI for the organizations and Dementia Reality program," said Roni Cerga, CEO at VR Vision.
Each chapter opens with a real-life situation in the virtual reality setting. The person-centered focus is not only on the client but also on the caregiver's concerns. Group discussions among the trainees and trainers are part of the overall curriculum. Trainees are eligible to earn continuing education units (CEUs) after the completion of the course.
"Dementia Reality trainees will gain a real understanding of the world of a person living with dementia. The immersion into their world shows how someone would feel and react when cared for appropriately and inappropriately," said Jennifer Prell, SMM-C, Dementia Reality Specialist, and Elderwerks President and Founder. "This education helps caregivers improve their knowledge and quality of care, which creates a better living environment for a person living with dementia."
To learn more about this exciting and innovative program, please visit www.DementiaReality.org.
About CJE SeniorLife
For 50 years, CJE SeniorLife has been helping older adults pursue lives of meaning, independence, and good health. Today, CJE has over 300 employees who provide 20,000 older adults and their family members with a myriad of programs and services annually. These services include independent housing, assisted living, home-delivered meals, transportation, adult day services, geriatric care management, health and wellness activities, counseling services and support groups for older adults and caregivers, and numerous lifelong learning opportunities. For more information about CJE, visit www.cje.net.
About Elderwerks
Elderwerks Educational Services is a Chicago-based not-for-profit social service providing senior living coordination, advocacy, and education. Elderwerk's complimentary services include information, referrals, and guidance to older adults and seniors for all types of senior living, home care, support services, and benefits. For more information about Elderwerks, visit www.elderwerks.org.
About VR Vision
VR Vision provides complete, end-to-end, extended reality (XR) solutions for enterprises. With our custom content management solutions combined with full-scale analytics, the VR Vision platform provides scalable XR deployment to enhance human potential and improve training efficiency with the latest in XR technology. With VR Vision, enterprises can transform their workforce with unique learning experiences that increase retention, reduce incidents, and deliver formidable cost savings versus traditional training methods. For training and upskilling employees at scale, VR Vision is pleased to partner with Fortune 1000 companies to raise training performance through immersive learning experiences. For more information, visit www.vrvisiongroup.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a reemergence of the Trump-led isolationist wing of the GOP that’s coming at a crucial moment as the war against the Russian invasiondeepens.
The Senate voted late Monday to advance the Ukraine aid bill 81-11, pushing it toward President Joe Biden’s desk by week’s end to become law. But more vocal objections from Republicans in Congress are sending warning signs after what has been rare and united support for Ukraineas it desperately battles hostile Russia. All 11 no votes came from Republican senators.
It comes as Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell led a delegation of GOP senators to visitthe region over the weekend in a show of support, vowing to push past detractors, finish up the aid package and vote this summer on expanding NATO to welcome Sweden and Finland. The leader finds himself holding down the GOP’s more traditional foreign policy approach, in direct confrontation with the GOP’s “America First” flank, including Donald Trump, the former president.
“There’s always been isolationist voices in the Republican Party,” McConnell told reporters on a conference call over the weekend from Stockholm. “It won’t create a problem, we’ll get the job done.”
The shift in Congress opens a new political phase in Ukraine’s fight for its survival against the Russian invasion, offering a wake-up call for the Biden administration about its strategy as it resists direct U.S. military troop involvement and depends on votes in the House and Senate to fund the military and humanitarian relief effort.
While a strong bipartisan majority is poised to approve the latest round of Ukraine aid, bringing the U.S. total to $53 billion since the start of Russia’s invasion, it’s clear that Republicans, and some Democrats, are wary of a prolonged intervention and demanding a more fulsome accounting of the U.S. role overseas. While the House overwhelmingly approved the $40 billion packagelast week, 57 Republicans voted against it.
The most vocal lawmakers are insisting Congress will not become a blank check for overseas action amid domestic needs as they move away from the U.S.’s longstanding role of championing democracy abroad.
“We have got to take care of things here at home first,” said Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, the former Trump administration’s ambassador to Japan, on Fox’s “Sunday Morning Futures.”
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri tweeted of his no vote: “That’s not isolationism. That’s nationalism.”
It’s stronger pushback than just a few months ago, at the start of war in February, when Congress made a rare show of bipartisan unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion and rushed to Ukraine’s aid.
And it comes as the midterm election season is underway in the U.S., with Trump’s influence looming large, particularly with Republican lawmakers desperate for his campaign endorsements and support and afraid to go against him.
“We have a moral obligation to pass this aid as soon as we can,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday ahead of the procedural vote.
Trump weighed in, breaking the civic norm in the U.S. that former presidents traditionally step aside to allow one president at a time to lead, particularly on foreign policy.
The former president, whose “America First” strategy sought to pull back from U.S. commitments around the world and criticized the NATO military alliance confronting Russia, complained that Democrats are “sending another $40 billion to Ukraine, yet America’s parents are struggling to even feed their children.”
Trump had been impeached by the House in 2019after he withheld military aid to Ukraine and pressured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a favor digging up dirt on Biden ahead of the U.S. presidential election, though he was later acquitted by the Senate.
On the campaign trail in Ohio, the U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat Tim Ryan and Trump-backed Republican JD Vance, have been brawling over the Ukraine assistance.
Vance, who quipped some months ago that he doesn’t really care what happens in Ukraine, tweeted last week that Ryan “is pushing billions in foreign aid while the communities he serves in Congress have been decimated.”
Ryan’s team released an ad suggesting Vance as a venture capitalist had profited off a social media platform that is used to spread Russian propaganda.
The Senate was set to begin voting Monday evening on the $40 billion package, pushing past a Republican filibuster to advance the bill toward approval by Thursday.
The first round of Ukraine aid, $13.9 billion, was swiftly approved by Congress in March as part of a broader bill to fund the government. It came just before Zelenskyy delivered an address at a joint meeting of Congress to several standing ovations.
“Tonight, we are all Ukrainians,” said Democratic Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts during the floor debate on the bill’s passage.
But as months drag on, the lawmakers, particularly Republicans, are more assertive in their resistance, posing questions for the U.S. strategy ahead.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky single-handedly blocked a vote on the latest package last week as he demanded an inspector general’s report on how the money is being spent.
The libertarian-leaning Paul routinely blocks spending bills with a filibuster, but he is also a non-interventionist when it comes to foreign policy who had great sway during the Trump era, encouraging the then-president’s instincts against engaging in overseas actions.
“While I sympathize with the people of Ukraine, and commend their fight against Putin, we cannot continue to spend money we don’t have,” Paul said in a series of tweets about his blockade.
“It’s frankly a slap in the face to millions of taxpayers who are struggling to buy gas, groceries, and find baby formula.”
Outside groups influential with Republicans, including Heritage Action, have raised questions about the Ukraine spending. Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on his show last week he was calling every senators’ office to see where they stood on the issue, putting pressure on the lawmakers.
McConnell a longtime advocate of the U.S. commitment to the NATO western military alliance and its broader role overseas, was the highest-ranking Republican to meet with Zelenskyy over the weekend in Kyiv.
McConnell said the Ukrainian president and people have been an inspiration as they fight the Russian invasion, and vowed the U.S.’s continued support and swift approval of Sweden and Finland’s requests to join NATO before August. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/with-echoes-of-trump-gop-splinters-over-40b-for-ukraine-2/ | 2022-05-17T14:31:32Z |
Biden says US would respond ‘militarily’ if China attacked Taiwan, but White House insists there’s no policy change
By Kevin Liptak, Donald Judd and Nectar Gan, CNN
President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily if China attempts to take Taiwan by force, a warning that appeared to deviate from the deliberate ambiguity traditionally held by Washington.
The White House quickly downplayed the comments, saying they don’t reflect a change in US policy. It’s the second time in recent months — including during a CNN town hall in October — that Biden has said the US would protect Taiwan from a Chinese attack, only to have the White House walk back those remarks.
During a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, Biden was asked if the US would be willing to go further to help Taiwan in the event of an invasion than it did with Ukraine.
“You didn’t want to get involved in the Ukraine conflict militarily for obvious reasons. Are you willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if it comes to that?” a reporter asked.
“Yes,” Biden replied. “That’s the commitment we made.”
“We agree with the One China policy. We signed on to it, and all the attendant agreements made from there, but the idea that it can be taken by force, just taken by force, is (just not) appropriate,” he said.
Under the “One China” policy, the US acknowledges China’s position that Taiwan is part of China, but has never officially recognized Beijing’s claim to the self-governing island of 23 million. The US provides Taiwan defensive weapons, but has remained intentionally ambiguous on whether it would intervene militarily in the event of a Chinese attack.
Biden’s strong warning was made right on China’s doorstep during his first trip to Asia as President. The visit is aimed at uniting allies and partners to counter China’s rising influence. It also came a day before Biden is scheduled to attend the second in-person summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) — an informal grouping between the US, Japan, Australia and India that has alarmed Beijing.
Several of Biden’s top administration officials were caught off-guard by the remarks, several aides told CNN, adding that they were not expecting Biden to be so unequivocal.
In a statement following Biden’s comments, a White House official said the US’ official position remained unchanged.
“As the President said, our policy has not changed. He reiterated our One China policy and our commitment to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. He also reiterated our commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act to provide Taiwan with the military means to defend itself,” the official said.
China expresses ‘firm opposition’ to comments
Within hours, China had expressed its “strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition” to Biden’s comments, saying it will not allow any external force to interfere in its “internal affairs.”
“On issues concerning China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and other core interests, there is no room for compromise,” said Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
“We urged the US side to earnestly follow the One China principle … be cautious in words and deeds on the Taiwan issue, and not send any wrong signal to pro-Taiwan independence and separatist forces — so it won’t cause serious damage to the situation across the Taiwan Strait and China-US relations.”
Taiwan lies fewer than 110 miles (177 kilometers) off the coast of China. For more than 70 years the two sides have been governed separately, but that hasn’t stopped China’s ruling Communist Party from claiming the island as its own — despite having never controlled it.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has said that “reunification” between China and Taiwan is inevitable and refused to rule out the use of force. Tensions between Beijing and Taipei are at the highest they’ve been in recent decades, with the Chinese military sending record numbers of war planes near the island.
Joanne Ou, a spokesperson for Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told CNN that it “expresses sincere welcome and gratitude to President Biden and the United States government for reiterating its rock solid commitment to Taiwan.”
Biden compares potential invasion of Taiwan to Ukraine war
Biden on Monday compared a potential invasion of Taiwan by China to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, warning, “It will dislocate the entire region,” and emphasizing “Russia has to pay a long-term price for its actions.”
“And the reason I bother to say this, not just about Ukraine — if, in fact, after all (Russian President Vladimir Putin has) done, there’s a rapprochement … between the Ukrainians and Russia, and these sanctions are not continued to be sustained in many ways, then what signal does that send to China about the cost of attempting, attempting to take Taiwan by force?”
Biden said that China is “already flirting with danger right now by flying so close and all the maneuvers they’re undertaking.”
“But the United States is committed, we made a commitment, we support the One China policy, we support all we’ve done in the past, but that does not mean, it does not mean that China has the ability, has the, excuse me, jurisdiction to go in and use force to take over Taiwan,” he added.
At the press conference, Kishida also reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
“Attempts to change the status quo by force, like Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, should never be tolerated in the Indo-Pacific, above all, in East Asia,” he said.
“As the regional security environment becomes increasingly severe, I reaffirmed with President Biden that we need to speedily strengthen the deterrence and response of the Japan-US alliance,” he said, adding that he conveyed his determination to “fundamentally strengthen Japan’s defense capability.”
This story has been updated with additional reporting and reaction.
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NANNING, China, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the lung CT image-aided diagnosis software developed by Guangxi Yizhun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. ("Yizhun") in National Nanning Economic & Technological Development Area ("Area") has been granted the registration certificate of class III medical devices (GXZZ20223210687).
Nanning's investment promotion departments at all levels aim at creating biomedical industry clusters through high starting point planning and attraction of targeted investments, according to National Nanning Economic & Technological Development Area Management Committee. In the Area, the biomedical industry, involving the fields of production, inspection & testing, sales and distribution, continually expands in industrial scale and gradually improves in industrial chain. The approved "lung CT image-aided diagnosis software" is the first software in Guangxi province and the country's eighth one with the registration certificate of class III AI medical devices and software, and the sixth in Guangxi province and the second in Nanning city to have received the certificate. This is another achievement of the city's continuous optimization of services for moved-in enterprises and solid efforts in building up the biopharmaceutical industry.
In terms of precise investments, the Area has compiled a panorama of biopharmaceutical industry chain, positively brought in investments in the industry chain and industry clusters and introduced a batch of key projects such as Hainan Huluwa Pharmaceutical, Guangdong Yili Pharmaceutical, Yida Xiansheng, Sinopharm Group and Guangxi LiuYao Group, forming an industrial development pattern with biopharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicine, health care products, medical devices and modern pharmaceutical logistics as main fields. According to information, the Area is the major ground to develop the biopharmaceutical industry in the city, and there are currently 625 biopharmaceutical enterprises in the Area.
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings ("Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings" or the "Company") (NYSE: BKKT) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive; and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC completed on or about October 15, 2021. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
BKKT investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the documents issued in connection with the business combination and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings during the relevant time frame, you have until June 20, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 7,619,048 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $10.50 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions. In addition, IDEAYA has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,142,857 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by IDEAYA, are expected to be approximately $80.0 million, excluding any exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares. The offering is expected to close on or about September 19, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, Citigroup and Guggenheim Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Wedbush PacGrow is acting as lead manager for the offering.
The securities described above are being offered by IDEAYA pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was previously filed with and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC. The offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement, copies of which may be obtained, when available, by request from: J.P. Morgan, by mail at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by telephone at 866-803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmorganchase.com; Jefferies, by mail at Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at 877-547-6340 or 877-821-7388, or by email at Prospectus_Department@Jefferies.com; Citigroup, by mail at Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by telephone at 1-800-831-9146; or Guggenheim Securities, by mail at Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, or by telephone at (212) 518-5548 or by email at gsequityprospectusdelivery@guggenheimpartners.com.
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IDEAYA is a synthetic lethality focused precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using molecular diagnostics. IDEAYA's approach integrates capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from its targeted therapies. IDEAYA is applying its research and drug discovery capabilities to synthetic lethality – which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - When it comes to making a positive impact in the community, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? teams across the United States, Canada, and Australia are always happy to help. Locally-owned franchises work with a variety of organizations to support their communities in meaningful ways, and their charitable efforts have only ramped up in 2022. Did you know that in a single day, one franchise helped divert 4,500 pounds of plastic toys from landfill? Another franchise has played an integral part in supporting the collection of nearly 30,000 pairs of shoes! Whether donating time and labor, or gently used items sourced from Junk Removal jobs, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? teams aim to make a positive difference with integrity and compassion.
In May 2022, the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Greater Los Angeles team members and their families volunteered to make 500 meals for people experiencing homelessness in support of The Midnight Mission in Downtown Los Angeles. Heidi Weiss, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Greater Los Angeles CAO says: "The team at The Midnight Mission works tirelessly to provide over 800,000 meals per year to the Los Angeles area homeless community. I am grateful that our team is able to be a small part in providing the much needed meals".
The 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Jefferson County team also has a history of charitable giving, donating $1 from every Junk Removal job to CO1000, an organization that supports charities across Colorado communities. To date 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Jefferson County has donated $22,895.40 to the organization.
In celebration of Earth Month 2022, the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? New Jersey North East franchise took part in a toy drive in support of Second Chance Toys. At this event, 1,000 toys were collected, cleaned, and diverted from landfill. Zoe Cook-Nadel, Director of Second Chance Toys, shares that 25 yards of landfill space was saved from plastic waste volume through this initiative: "We couldn't possibly divert this much plastic from landfills without 1-800-GOT-JUNK's constant support, spacious trucks, and true devotion to the state of our environment".
This year, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchises have supported additional local charitable organizations, including but not limited to:
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Philadelphia North and Soles4Souls
- 1800-GOT-JUNK? Melbourne, AUS and St. Kilda Mums
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Vancouver Metro and Ride on Bike Shop
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Monteregie Metro and Certex
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Foxboro and Mansfield Public Library
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Philadelphia and Neighborhood Bike Works
To learn more about these charitable initiatives, and how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? teams are making a difference, click here.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? pioneered an industry that brings people and businesses relief by making their junk disappear. Whether it's a pile of household junk in the garage or a warehouse full of office furnishings, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removes it for you. With the help of our happy team members, convenient services, and customer-first philosophy, we make the ordinary business of Junk Removal exceptional. We are passionate about recycling and donating to charity. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? was founded in 1989 and now operates in approximately 155 locations throughout North America and Australia. For more information, visit www.1800gotjunk.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company") would like to remind investors that the Company will be hosting its upcoming Investor Day on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Registration is currently open for the event, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options.
The Investor Day will feature a presentation from management and include a preview of the soon-to-be released Vocal app, as well as a discussion of the Company's previously announced $40MM Rights Offering.
Commented Creatd Executive Chairman and Founder Jeremy Frommer, "Our team has worked tirelessly to synthesize our story. The Rights Offering is our most important financing since our Uplisting to the Nasdaq in September, 2020. I am looking forward to meeting with so many past, current, and future shareholders at the in-person event at our New York corporate office."
To register to attend Creatd's 2022 Investor Day, please visit the following link and fill in the requested details: https://creatd.com/investor-day-2022. Once registered, you will be notified when the presentation goes live at approximately 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Those interested in being considered for in-person attendance may fill in the request form, found here. The in-person event will take place at Creatd's headquarters in downtown New York City. Due to event capacity, seats will be limited.
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company dedicated to unlocking creativity for creators, brands, and consumers. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
Creatd: https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
Vocal Platform: https://vocal.media;
Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com
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