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The launch of the platform marks the two-wheeled industry's entry into the era of intelligent manufacturing
CHANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horwin, a new pure electric motorcycle brand recently launched by HORWIN INC, has released the first two-wheel integrated intelligent chassis platform globally alongside its IP figure of humanoid robot.
According to data from Statista, the global motorcycle market was valued at US$124.387 billion in 2019 with sales having grown to their highest in recent years. Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the market still exceeded US$100 billion in 2020 and 2021. Given this scenario, Horwin is targeting the pure electric motorcycle segment to capitalize on the development trends of both the motorcycle market and the new energy sector.
"The new brand aims to redefine the electric motorcycle, and to this end, the company has developed a modular platform similar to the 'Super Matrix'", said Liu Ping, COO of Horwin. "With scalable internal modules, the platform allows users to freely scale the body, human-machine interaction and function kits according to their travel scenarios and usage so that they can put together different models based on their own needs with the purchase of just one 'Super Matrix' platform".
With intelligent technologies, Horwin's two-wheel integrated intelligent chassis platform features high integration of the electric drive, battery and electric control systems, an intelligently controlled domain control system and modular design, enabling the development of new pure electric motorcycles that meet the expectations of users based on user scenarios.
Horwin integrates all future-oriented key technologies of two-wheeled offerings, including electrification, intelligence and connectivity into an integrated intelligent chassis in addition to using serial interfaces for functional expansion, lowering the threshold for manufacturing while helping existing industry players optimize the manufacturing process and efficiency.
During the launch event, Horwin also unveiled a bionic robot IP named MR.Y. Horwin's goal, is to build a proprietary intelligent robot that can help people in real life, including serving as a shopping guide, walking the dog, picking up children and taking care of the elderly.
For more information on the Horwin and its services, visit www.horwinglobal.com/
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Time-restricted eating no better than counting calories, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
In a blow to believers in time-restricted eating — a form of intermittent fasting where people only eat during a restricted window during the day — researchers in China have found the method has no significant benefits compared with simple calorie restriction in battling obesity.
“Our data suggest that caloric intake restriction explained most of the beneficial effects of a time-restricted eating regimen,” according to researchers at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China.
“Bottom line, the determinant of weight loss, as well as reductions in body fat, visceral fat, blood pressure, and glucose and lipid levels, is dependent on reducing calorie intake, regardless of the distribution of food and beverages consumed throughout the day,” said Alice Lichtenstein, director and senior scientist at Tufts University’s Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, via email. She was not involved in the study.
The study, published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, split 139 overweight to significantly obese adults in Guangzhou into two study groups that were followed for a year.
One group was told to limit their daily food intake to 1,500 to 1,800 calories a day for men, and 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day for women. Men and women in the other group were told to eat the same amount of calories, but to eat only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
To track compliance, study participants were asked to keep food diaries and photograph all food they ate.
At the end of the year, both groups lost weight — about 14 to 18 pounds (6.4 to 8.2 kilograms) — but eating on a time-restricted schedule didn’t produce any significant difference in weight loss between the two groups.
Nor was there any real difference in other markers of weight loss, such as BMI (body mass index, a popular way of measuring weight), waist circumference, body fat or metabolic risk factors such as insulin resistance and blood pressure.
Prior research showed benefits
Prior research had shown advantages to time restriction. A 2020 review of human and animal studies had found benefits to restricting calories to a shortened period of the day, including a reduction in blood pressure, weight loss and improved longevity.
However, a number of those studies were in mice and those in humans were of much shorter duration, mere months.
The results of the year-long clinical trial are not surprising, said Dr. David Katz, a specialist in preventive and lifestyle medicine and nutrition, who was not involved in the study.
“Restricting time instead of calories does not contribute metabolic magic; rather, it is a form of discipline that helps to control calories,” said Katz via email.
“My favorite approach is to focus on the quality of foods and diet, and then let quantity control take care of itself. A diet made up mostly of whole, wholesome plant foods is intrinsically satiating at low calorie levels,” he said.
“Decisions on the approach used to restrict calorie intake should be determined by what works best for an individual within the context of their lifestyle,” said Lichtenstein, who is also a Gershoff Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. “The most important factor is identifying an approach that is sustainable in the long term.”
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AZ passenger arrested after deputies attempt to help disabled vehicle, find drugs
OSAGE CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A passenger from Arizona has been arrested after deputies attempted to help a disabled vehicle but allegedly found drugs instead.
Around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, the Osage Co. Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the area of milepost 160 on I-35 with reports of a disabled vehicle.
While on the scene, deputies said they allegedly found illegal drugs in the possession of one of the vehicle’s passengers.
The Sheriff’s Office said Kimberly A. Mayer, 39, of Gilbert, Ariz., was arrested and booked into the Osage Co. Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, trafficking in contraband to a correctional facility and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Man accused of killing multiple cats, hanging the bodies from trees
GILBERT, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A South Carolina man is facing felony charges after he allegedly killed multiple cats.
Johnathan William Grider was arrested and charged with ill treatment of animals. The maximum sentence is five years in prison if he is convicted.
Investigators from Lexington County Animal Services (LCAS) were called to a home in the Gilbert area on June 10, 2022, after allegations Grider had killed a cat and hung the body from a tree.
During the investigation, officials said they found the bodies of two dead cats with nooses around their necks.
After obtaining an arrest warrant, officers with LCAS and deputies from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrested Grider from his house in Gilbert.
He was taken to the Lexington County Detention Center, and released on June 16, 2022, after a bond hearing.
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Refrigerators recalled for choking hazard from ice maker
(Gray News) - Frigidaire and Electrolux side-by-side, top freezer and multi-door refrigerator models have been recalled for a choking hazard involving a part from the ice maker.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release Thursday that the ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall in the ice bucket.
The agency said people should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.
The company reported it has received 185 reports of the ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations, the CPSC stated.
The recall includes 367,500 refrigerators in the U.S. and another 7,180 sold in Canada. They were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot and appliance stores nationwide, as well as online at Frigidaire.com from April 2020 through March 2022 for between $1,200 and $4,300.
The brand name, model and serial number for each unit is printed on a label on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerators range from 23 to 36 inches wide.
Models recalled, with brand, model number/product type, UPC code and serial number range:
- Frigidaire Prof.; model French Door PRMC2285AF; UPC 0-12505-64714-7; serial range 1K90974428 – 1K21374177.
- Electrolux; model French Door ERMC2295AS; UPC 0-12505-64715-4; serial range 1K91272383 - 1K21374610.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AB; UPC 0-12505-64786-4; serial range 4A11005907 - 4A21110079.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AW; UPC 0-12505-64787-1; serial range 4A11010081 - 4A21112264.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AD; UPC 0-12505-64788-8; serial range 4A11314335 - 4A21112489.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2323AS; UPC 0-12505-64785-7; serial range 4A11005673 - 4A21201870.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2333AS; UPC 0-12505-64789-5; serial range 4A11317863 - 4A21112732.
- Frigidaire, model Side by Side FRSS2623AB; UPC 0-12505-64772-7; serial range 4A12104890 - 4A21204442.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2623AW; UPC 0-12505-64773-4; serial range 4A12012169 - 4A12012280.
- Frigidaire, model Side by Side FRSS2623AD; UPC 0-12505-64774-1; serial range 4A12219737 - 4A20906066.
- Frigidaire, model Side by Side FRSS2623AS; UPC 0-12505-64771-0; serial range 4A04409324 - 4A21200876.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS2633AS; UPC 0-12505-64876-2; serial range 4A12012169 - 4A13402496.
- Frigidaire; model Side by Side FRSS26L3AF; UPC 0-12505-64792-5; serial range 4A11203977 - 4A21116296.
- Frigidaire; model Top Freezer FFHI1835VS; UPC 0-12505-64680-5; serial range BA92424713 - BA21210491.
For more information, visit CPSC.gov.
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DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Soaring inflation. Russia’s war in Ukraine. Squeezed supply chains. The threat of food insecurity around the world. The lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
The risks to the global economy are many, leading to an increasingly gloomy view of the months ahead for corporate leaders, government officials and other VIPs at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the Swiss resort town of Davos. The war has been a thread, setting back the global economic recovery from the pandemic, economists say.
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund sought to dispel the gloom this week, saying a global recession isn’t in the cards but “it doesn’t mean it’s out of the question.”
Kristalina Georgieva noted that the IMF expects economic growth of 3.6% for 2022, which is “a long way to global recession.” But she acknowledged that it’s going to be a “tough year” and one of the big problems is surging food prices, partly fueled by Russia’s war.
“The anxiety around access to food at a reasonable price globally is hitting the roof,” she said.
The brewing crisis — especially for countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia that rely on affordable wheat, barley and sunflower oil that Russia has blocked in the ports of major producer Ukraine — has been a key topic in Davos. The European Union and United States have accused Russia of using food supplies as a weapon.
“ Russia is looting Ukrainian grain from occupied territories, it’s burning down Ukrainian food storages in other territories, it’s destroying other Ukrainian agricultural infrastructure and equipment,” European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on a trade panel Wednesday. “Clearly, there is a deliberate action of Russia to create these global food security issues.”
If Ukraine’s supplies remain off the market, the world could face a food availability problem in the next 10 to 12 months, and “that is going to be hell on earth,” World Food Program Executive Director David Beasley told The Associated Press in Davos.
Elites huddle every year to discuss ways to help save the world, though it’s unclear how much concrete action the meeting produces. Panels and announcements focused Wednesday on the future of Europe and the internet, helping poorer countries with low-cost medicine and climate change, including an expansion of a public-private partnership aimed at propelling green technologies through corporate investment.
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry, Bill Gates and officials from Salesforce and Google announced that the First Movers Coalition grew from 35 companies to 55. Sweden, India, Japan, Denmark, the United Kingdom and other countries also joined.
In Davos, economic and central bank officials debated the effects of moving abstract policy levers at their disposal, while company bosses outlined their worries about the business outlook.
“As we run our business, we think a correction is now well underway” in the global economy, Pat Gelsinger, CEO of chipmaker Intel, said on the sidelines of the meeting.
Gelsinger said the semiconductor industry is still grappling with supply chain issues, including a slowdown in deliveries of the advanced equipment used to manufacture computer chips.
A global shortage of chips, used in everything from cars to kitchen appliances, erupted last year as demand recovered after the pandemic.
Gelsinger said Intel is better positioned than rivals to handle the supply chain issues because it has more control over sourcing.
“But like everybody, we’re having to cope with the same challenges economically,” he said at a press roundtable.
Gelsinger said he doesn’t expect the semiconductor industry to work out the supply chain kinks until 2024.
Volkswagen’s supply chain problems are easing, but it’s dealing with a huge backlog of orders. The German automaker is seeing a “clear improvement through summer” on the supply of microchips it needs, Chairman Herbert Diess said.
VW-owned Audi has its “highest level of orders at the moment,” but customers are facing wait times of year or more, board member Hildegard Wortmann told a press briefing.
The aviation industry, decimated during the pandemic as restrictions forced airlines to ground flights and killed demand for travel, is rebounding strongly, said Hassan El Houry, CEO of National Aviation Services.
The Kuwait-based company provides services for airlines like staff to check in passengers and shuttle to and from planes, load and unload baggage, and handle air cargo. It’s merging with a U.K. rival to become the world’s biggest aviation services company.
“Almost every airline I speak with is reporting a huge rebound, especially for this summer and particularly in leisure travel,” El Houry said in an interview.
He predicted the airline industry would return to pre-pandemic levels at the end of this year or the middle of next, earlier than airline industry group IATA’s forecast of 2025.
However, the industry is overshadowed by $200 billion worth of losses racked up during the pandemic. The other big problem is the surge in oil prices fueled by Russia’s war, which will force airlines to raise airfares — and potentially dampen travel demand.
Fewer air passengers means El Houry’s company serves fewer flights.
“Our biggest customers are the airlines. And when airlines are feeling the pressure, guess what? They’re going to pass on that pressure to us,” El Houry said.
Besides the rising costs of fuel, food and other commodities that are causing a cost-of-living crisis, central banks are raising interest rates to tackle high inflation and China is seeing a slowdown amid COVID-19 lockdowns, said Gita Gopinath, IMF’s first deputy managing director.
“So we have a confluence of shocks hitting the world,” she said on a panel about global growth Wednesday.
It’s especially acute in Europe, which the war in Ukraine has revealed, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Wednesday.
“Europe is 20% more open to global value chains vulnerabilities than any other markets in the world. So it’s not surprising that the breaking down and the bottlenecks of global value chains affect European companies and us more than others,” she said.
Others highlighted the uncertainty that’s rattling financial markets and complicating investment decisions for businesses.
Adena Friedman, president of the NASDAQ stock exchange company, said Monday on a panel on the U.S. economic outlook that “a selling decision is much easier than a buying decision” for investors who can’t see where things are headed.
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Associated Press reporters Jamey Keaten and Peter Prengaman in Davos and Paul Wiseman in Washington contributed. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/davos-gathering-overshadowed-by-global-economic-worries/ | 2022-05-26T01:51:08Z |
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has earned the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare's (CAQH®) Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE®) Eligibility, Claim Status, and Payment & Remittance Certification Seals.
This means IEHP successfully completed an extensive testing process and review of national operating standards, enabling health plans and providers to electronically share large quantities of administrative data quickly and accurately. These rules and guidelines aim to improve the efficiency and improve national health care system costs.
"Exceeding these standards is critical to ensuring our providers have the necessary information to provide the very best care to our members," said Vinil Devabhaktuni, IEHP's Chief Information Officer. "Our teams work tirelessly to build sustainable systems and processes to support this effort and will continue to find innovative solutions to support the ongoing needs of our members and providers."
Widely viewed as the industry "gold standard," the CORE Certification illustrates IEHP's commitment to the secure exchange of member data and timely provisions of health care services. The certification also demonstrates IEHP's ongoing work effort adhering to the operating rules and their underlying standards, plus going above and beyond what is required.
"Inland Empire Health Plan is demonstrating industry leadership," said Robin J. Thomashauer, CAQH president. "Operating rules are most effective when everyone follows them, and today, thanks to IEHP, our nation's health care system has taken another important step forward."
CAQH CORE is a collaboration of more than 130 participating organizations that work together to develop operating rules. Participants represent health care providers, health plans, vendors, associations, government entities and the organizations that set standards for health care and data exchange. CORE Certification is currently available for all currently published Operating Rule Sets.
To learn more about IEHP visit iehp.org. For more information about CAQH CORE, visit www.caqhcore.org.
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 2,500 Team Members. Through dynamic partnerships with Providers and Community Organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Cares Foundation announced that LaunchIt Public Relations, has committed to becoming the Foundations' 10th member of the TCF Founders Club.
"Not only has trucking been my career for the past 30 years but it's been a big piece of my life and I'm so proud to be a part of it. I've always been passionate about the image of trucking and do what I can to spread the word on all the positive aspects of this wonderful industry," said Susan Fall, president and founder of LaunchIt Public Relations. "Committing to TCF is my way of putting my money where my mouth is. I look forward to the journey."
The Founders Club is a special class of donors comprised of individuals and corporations that have committed to a $100,000 contribution over a 10-year period. Founders Club members will receive special recognition across Trucking Cares Foundation programs for their early and generous commitments to making our mission a reality.
"Susan has been a strong voice helping promote our industry through the allied community," said TCF Chairman Phil Byrd, president and CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express. "We are pleased and proud to welcome her to the Founders Club and thank her for her support of the Trucking Cares Foundation."
"When we launched the Founder Club last year, we set the goal of having 10 members by this year's ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, and I pleased to say we have met that goal ahead of schedule," said TCF President John Lynch. "However, our industry is rarely content just meeting goals – we exceed them – so we are now looking to have a total of 15 Founders Club members by the time we meet in San Diego in October."
With LaunchIt's commitment, the 10 members of the TCF Founders Club are:
- ACT-1, the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry
- Covenant Transport
- Cummins Inc.
- Tommy & Dean Hodges
- J&M Tank Lines Inc.
- LaunchIt Public Relations
- Greg & Val Owen in memory of Josh Owen
- UPS Inc.
- Charles "Shorty" & Ro Whittington
- Yellow Corporation
The Trucking Cares Foundation is the trucking industry's charitable arm, focusing on several core areas, including: humanitarian and disaster relief; eradicating human trafficking; leadership development; strengthening the industry's relationships with law enforcement, the military and veterans' organizations; safety and research opportunities.
For more information on the Trucking Cares Foundation, visit https://www.truckingcares.org/.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.
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Ukraine keeps initiative, claims it reached Russian border
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine kept the counteroffensive momentum in its war against Russia going Monday, saying it liberated one village after another and claiming that in one region it pushed the invaders back right up to the border in a lightning military move that stunned many.
“In some areas of the front, our defenders reached the state border with the Russian Federation,” said the regional governor of the northeastern Kharkiv region, Oleh Syniehubov. Russian troops crossed the border in the region on Feb. 24, the first day of the invasion.
Russia acknowledged the military developments by saying it was regrouping. As throughout the war, military claims were hard to verify independently.
After Sunday’s attacks by Russia on power stations and other infrastructure that knocked out electricity in many place across Ukraine, Kyiv authorities also said that electric power and water supplies have been restored to some 80 percent in the Kharkiv region.
“You are heroes!!!” wrote Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov early in the morning on Telegram, highlighting the ebullient mood in the nation that has endured more than 200 days of war and occupation. “Thanks to everyone who did everything possible on this most difficult night for Kharkiv to normalize the life of the city as soon as possible.”
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that its troops had liberated more than 20 settlements within the past day.
The buoyant mood was also captured by a defiant President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media late Sunday, comments that immediately went viral.
“Do you still think you can intimidate, break us, force us to make concessions? Did you really not understand anything? Don’t understand who we are? What we stand for? What we are talking about,” Zelenskyy exhorted.
“Read my lips,” he continued. “Cold, hunger, darkness and thirst for us are not as scary and deadly as your ‘friendship’ and brotherhood.’”
He added: “We will be with gas, lights, water and food… and WITHOUT you!”
Yet even amid the ebullience, the casualties kept mounting. Ukraine’s presidential office said Monday that at least four civilians were killed and 11 others were wounded in a series of Russian attacks in nine regions of the country. The U.N. Human Rights Office said last week that 5,767 civilians were killed so far.
The Russians continued shelling Nikopol across the Dnieper from the Zaporizhzhia power plant, damaging several buildings there and leaving Europe’s largest nuclear facility in a precarious position.
The turn of events and all-important reversal of initiative was backed up by international observers who warned of dire times ahead for Russian troops. It stood in sharp contrast to the first days of the war when Russian troops were moving toward Kyiv’s doorstep.
“In the face of Ukrainian advances, Russia has likely ordered the withdrawal of its troops from the entirety of occupied Kharkiv Oblast west of the Oskil River,” the British defense ministry said Monday, signifying a major advance by Kyiv. “Ukraine has recaptured territory at least twice the size of Greater London,” it said.
The British said that likely will further deteriorate the trust Russian forces have in their commanders. Ukraine’s initial move on the southern Kherson area, drawing the attention of enemy troops there, before pouncing on more depleted Russian lines in the northeast beyond Kharkiv has been seen as a great military move so far.
Even around Kherson, Russia is struggling to bring forces across the Dnipro River to stop the Ukrainian offensive there, the British military said.
It added: “The rapid Ukrainian successes have significant implications for Russia’s overall operational design. The majority of the force in Ukraine is highly likely being forced to prioritize emergency defensive actions.”
The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said Monday that Russia likely lacks the reserve forces it needs to bolster its defenses in Ukraine.
While the war likely will stretch into next year, the institute believes that “Ukraine has turned the tide of this war in its favor” by effectively using Western-supplied weapons like the long-range HIMARS missile system and strong battlefield tactics. “Kyiv will likely increasingly dictate the location and nature of the major fighting.”
Seeking to contain its loss of momentum, Russia fired missiles at power plants and other critical infrastructure, immediately meeting with Ukrainian and U.S. criticism for centering on civilian targets.
The bombardment ignited a massive fire at a power station on Kharkiv’s western outskirts and killed at least one person. Zelenskyy denounced the “deliberate and cynical missile strikes” against civilian targets as acts of terrorism.
“Russia’s apparent response to Ukraine liberating cities and villages in the east: sending missiles to attempt to destroy critical civilian infrastructure,” U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink wrote.
Separately, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the Russia-occupied south completely shut down in a bid to prevent a radiation disaster as fighting raged nearby.
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Arhirova reported from Kyiv.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering") of the important September 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action first filed by the firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the IPO 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 Missfresh class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7370 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 September 12, 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, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its Registration Statement; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Chris Paul makes NBA playoff history in Phoenix Suns’ closeout win over the New Orleans Pelicans
By Matias Grez, CNN
Chris Paul shot a perfect 14-of-14 from the field to help the Phoenix Suns close out their opening round playoff series with a 115-109 Game 6 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Living up to his ‘Point God’ moniker, it marked the first time in playoff history that a player made 13 or more shots without a single miss.
Paul also made all four of his free throws to finish with 33 points, while also racking up eight assists and five rebounds.
However, the 12-time All-Star was lucky not to receive a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter for a brutal elbow to the chin of New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado. The incident was missed by the referees and, despite Alvarado’s protestations, the Pelicans were unable to call for a review after having already used their coach’s challenge.
Paul spent the first six years of his illustrious career in New Orleans after being drafted fourth by the franchise — then the Hornets — in 2005 and played his fifth season with current Pelicans head coach Willie Green.
“I’m emotional every game here [in New Orleans],” he told NBA on TNT. “Willie being my brother, somebody I talk to about everything, us not talking this whole series, seeing his son sitting on the baseline.
“It’s a good win for us, there’s a reason why he’s the coach here. There ain’t been this much energy here in a long time and I’m just glad we got the win. I always say this city raised me, man. It’s tough, this is emotional for me.
“I root for this team when I’m not playing against them, so to beat them was nice to get through the first round.”
On his return from a hamstring injury suffered in Game 2 of the series, Suns shooting guard Devin Booker put up 13 points, five rebounds and three assists, while center Deandre Ayton had a bright night with 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
READ: Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo star in Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks wins
For the Pelicans, Brandon Ingram scored a team-high 21 to go along with 11 assists and five rebounds, with CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas both adding 16.
Roundup
Elsewhere, the Dallas Mavericks set up a Western Conference second round matchup against the Suns after closing out their series against the Utah Jazz with a 98-96 Game 6 win in Salt Lake City.
Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson both scored 24 points for the Mavericks, while Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points for the Jazz.
In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the conference semis with a comfortable 132-97 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Franchise star Joel Embiid continues to play through a torn ligament in his right thumb and notched 33 points and 10 assists, while sidekick James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists.
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Rent prices hit record high for 17th month in a row
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 7:45 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Rent prices across the country have hit a record high again.
For the 17th month in a row, the national median rent hit a new record of high of $1,879 a month, up more than 12% from a year ago.
The South and Northeast have seen the largest increases, with Miami renters getting hit the hardest. Their rent is up 26% from last year.
The good news is there are some early signs the market may be starting to cool off, according to Realtor.com.
For the past six months, even though prices have gone up, the percentage of growth is not quite as high.
Experts say this is a step in the right direction.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh") (NASDAQ: MF) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Missfresh, 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 Missfresh includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
DEADLINE: September 12, 2022
Aggrieved Missfresh investors only have until September 12, 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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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for almost 16 years. Two months ago, I found out that he has been having affairs pretty much the whole time.
He has been hooking up with a man for 14 years and has been having random hookups with men and women off Craigslist for years. He’s had a girlfriend since last August. They have trips planned this fall to Puerto Rico.
He’s not sorry he’s been cheating. He’s sorry I found out. He has no intention of stopping. He’s just living his best life.
I am devastated. I don’t know how I’ve been so stupid and clueless. How do I move on?
— Clueless
Dear Clueless: I am very sorry that you are going through this. The good news is that the worst is over. You now know who this man really is. Don’t spend another minute with him. The front windshield is much bigger than the rearview mirror. Move forward to find a good therapist to heal from the trauma you just endured, and move on to live your best life — filled with honesty and integrity. It’s out there, waiting for you. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/advice_columns/article_7a3ca460-069f-11ed-9bc7-17a5ab29ed5b.html | 2022-07-19T07:34:21Z |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says mountain lion attacks are rare, but it happened to one woman on Monday.
Sharon Houston was driving along Highway 299 near Big Bar in Trinity County on Monday afternoon when she saw a woman frantically jumping up and down and thought there must have been an accident.
Houston then stopped her car and got out.
“She told me her dog had been attacked by a mountain lion,” Houston explained.
The woman was identified as 24-year-old Erin Wilson from a GoFundMe page she created for Eva, her 2-year-old Belgian Malinois. Wilson calls Eva her hero and credits her dog for saving her life.
The lion initially attacked Wilson as she walked with Eva on a trail near Trinity River.
“The mountain lion was on her and swiped her across her left shoulder. She let out a scream, the dog immediately turned and went after the lion, and they ended up in a vicious fight,” said Capt. Patrick Foy, with the Fish and Wildlife. “The woman was afraid she was gonna lose her dog and she was trying to pull them apart, was hitting them and pulling at them and tugging at them. And she even tried to gouge at the lion’s eyes and could not get the lion to let go of her dog.”
Without a thought for her own safety, Houston jumped out of her car after grabbing pepper spray and a 4-foot PVC pipe that was molded into an archery bow, which she had picked up at a renaissance fair.
“I can’t let her face this mountain lion by herself,” Houston recalled.
She hurried to catch up to Wilson, thinking she’d see the injured dog laying alone.
“The mountain lion had the dog by the neck, and so I was like OK this is happening. I start hitting it in the head, and she’s hitting it with her baton. And honestly, when I was hitting it, it was like this solid thump that’s not really affecting it,” Houston said.
Houston described the lion as twice the size of Eva. She also noticed the lion’s ribs and cloudy-looking eyes, thinking it was old or sick.
Once it finally backed away from Wilson, it took a swipe at the women.
“Its ears were back, and as it was bearing its teeth at us, I opened up my pepper spray and just started hosing that thing’s face down — eyes, nose, mouth,” Houston said.
The lion then took off.
“That dog is not yet out of the woods, so we are hoping for the best,” Foy said.
“She gave me a hug, and I hugged her back. I was just so glad I was there,” Houston recalled. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/passerby-uses-pepper-spray-to-help-woman-dog-in-mountain-lion-attack/ | 2022-05-19T16:55:07Z |
$2.3 billion After-Tax NPV (8%) at Base Case metal prices
After-Tax IRR 18.1% at Base Case metal prices
Cashflow over the first four years of $951 million per year at Base Case metal prices
Base Case development contemplates 27-year mine life
Base Case metal prices: Cu: US$3.60/lb, Au: US$1,700/oz, Ag: US$22/oz, Mo: US$14/lb
VANCOUVER, BC, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX: WRN) (NYSE: WRN) is pleased to release the results of its Feasibility Study (the "Study") on its wholly-owned Casino copper-gold-molybdenum deposit in the Yukon, Canada ("Casino" or the "Project"). The Study considered the Project being constructed as an open pit mine, with a concentrator processing 120,000 tonnes per day (t/d) to recover copper, gold, molybdenum and silver, as well as a 25,000 t/d oxide heap leach facility to recover gold, silver and copper.
The Study supersedes all previous studies and incorporates an updated mineral resource and mineral reserve with an effective date of April 29, 2022. The Study examines the development of the Casino Project, which comprises the processing of 1.43 billion tonnes of Mineral Reserve for both the mill and heap leach, with deposition of mill tailings and mine waste in the Tailings Management Facility ("TMF") consistent with the design concepts considered during the Best Available Tailings Technology ("BATT") Study as a base case development.
"The results from the Feasibility Study confirm the project's robustness and ability to withstand inflationary pressures.", said Paul West-Sells, President & Chief Executive Officer. "This Study reaffirms Casino as one of the very few long-life copper-gold projects with robust economics in a top mining district, the Yukon. We are continuing to collaborate with our strategic investor, Rio Tinto, and continue to engage with First Nations and community stakeholders to advance this project toward the submission of Casino's Environmental and Socio-Economic statement in mid-2023."
In this news release, unless otherwise indicated, all references to "$" are to Canadian dollars and references to "US$" are to United States dollars.
Base Case metal prices: Cu: US$3.60/lb, Au: US$1,700/oz, Ag: US$22/oz, Mo: US$14/lb.
The Study in general took the design from the 2021 Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") and brought the engineering to a Feasibility Study level; however, there are some notable changes from the PEA.
Heap Leach Operation
Metallurgical results obtained in 2021 indicated that gold recovery from the heap leach could be increased from 70% as outlined in the PEA to 80% by crushing the ore going to the heap leach to a p80 of 16 mm. This updated gold recovery and crush size have been incorporated in the Feasibility Study along with additional capital for the crushing circuit.
This change, along with minor changes in grades and tonnage reporting to the heap leach pad, resulted in 20% greater gold predicted to be recovered through the heap leach circuit.
Milling Operation
Minor changes to the grades in tonnage treated through the mill resulted in 4.4% greater metal production predicted to be recovered through the heap leach circuit as compared to the PEA.
Cost Escalation
Due to inflation over the past 12 months since the PEA was issued, there were cost increases to certain capital and operating cost inputs. Items of particular note were diesel price, which saw a price increase of 40.3%, and steel, reflected by a price increase in grinding media of 33.2%.
The Study indicates that the potential economic returns from the Project justify its further development and securing of the required permits and licenses for operation.
The financial results of the Study were developed under commodity prices that were based on analyst projections of long-term metal prices and a CAN$:US$ exchange rate of 0.80 ("Base Case" prices).
The following table summarizes the financial results:
The financial results of the Study are significantly influenced by copper and gold prices, as is shown in the tables below:
*All other metal prices except those noted are the same as the Base Case.
Higher grade material is fed to the concentrator during the first four years of the concentrator operation. This factor, combined with the concurrent heap leach facility operation, results in higher yearly cash flows and other metrics during this period and contributes significantly to the Project's financial performance.
Total initial capital investment in the Project is estimated to be $3.62 billion, which represents the total direct and indirect cost for the complete development of the Project, including associated infrastructure and power plant. The following table shows how the initial capital is distributed between the various components.
Operating costs for the milling operation were calculated per tonne of material processed through the mill over the life of mine:
Heap leach operating costs were calculated per tonne of material processed through the heap leach over the life of the heap leach.
Mining costs were calculated to average $2.30 per tonne of material moved and $3.65 per tonne of mineralized material.
The combined mining and milling costs are $11.16 per tonne material milled for the life of mine, which compares favorably to the life-of-mine net smelter return of $29.08 per tonne at Base Case metal prices.
The Study evaluates the development of the Casino deposit as a conventional open pit mine, concentrator complex, and heap leach operation. The initial production will focus on the deposit's oxide cap as a heap leach operation to recover gold and silver in doré form. The main sulphide deposit will be processed using a conventional concentrator to produce copper-gold-silver and molybdenum concentrates. Key metrics of the processing plant are shown below:
*Heap leach first four years grades taken from the start of the heap leach.
The Mineral Resource has been updated for this Study, based on an updated resource block model developed during December 2021. The updated model incorporated 2020 drilling and updated geologic models that were not available for previous studies. The Mineral Resource includes Mineral Resources amenable to milling and flotation concentration methods ("Mill Material") and Mineral Resources amenable to heap leach recovery methods ("Leach Material"). Mill Material includes the supergene oxide ("SOX"), supergene sulphide ("SUS") and hypogene sulphide ("HYP") mineral zones.
Leach material is oxide dominant leach cap ("LC") mineralization. The emphasis of leaching is the recovery of gold in the leach cap.
The first two following tables present the Mineral Resource for mill and leach material. The third table presents the Mineral Resource for combined Mill and Leach Material for copper, gold, and silver. The Mineral Resource for molybdenum is as shown with Mill Material since it will not be recovered for leach material. The Mineral Resource is inclusive of the Mineral Reserve.
Mineral Resource for Mill Material at C$6.11 NSR Cutoff
Mineral Resource for Leach material at C$6.61 NSR Cutoff
Mineral Resource for Copper, Gold, and Silver (Mill and Leach)
The Mineral Reserve estimate is based on an updated open pit mine plan and mine production schedule using commodity prices of US$3.25 per pound copper, US$1,550 per ounce gold, US$12.00 per pound molybdenum and US$22.00 per ounce silver.
All of the mineralization comprised in the Mineral Reserve estimate with respect to the Casino Project is contained on mineral titles controlled by Western Copper and Gold. The following table presents the Mineral Reserve that is the basis for this Study.
Mineral Reserve
A new 132-km all-weather access road will be developed, extending from the end of the existing Freegold Road and generally following the alignment of the existing "Casino Trail" to the mine site. The Study assumed that concentrates will be transported, stored and loaded on ships via upgraded facilities provided by the Port of Skagway, Alaska. The Project operating cost estimate includes the anticipated concentrate handling service charges based on use of the upgraded facilities.
The Project is located within the traditional territory of Selkirk First Nation. Aspects of the Project impact the traditional territories of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Kluane First Nation and White River First Nation. The nearest communities are Pelly Crossing and the Village of Carmacks.
Western is committed to developing and operating the Project in a safe, ethical and socially responsible manner. Western has been consulting extensively on the Project since 2008, and First Nations and their technical advisors have participated directly in the refinement of the tailings and mine waste strategy at the Project, as reflected in the design presented in the Study.
Since 2006, Western has worked with over 50 different Yukon and First Nations joint venture companies during the development of the project. Western is active in the local community, with longstanding support and sponsorship of many local organizations and charities.
Building on over ten years of baseline and analysis, the Company has assembled a team of best-in-class technical experts to design and lead the Environmental Assessment through the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board ("YESAB") panel process. Western continues to collaborate with First Nations and communities on valued environmental and socio-economic components and project design. As the Project is further refined, Western will continue to seek feedback from and partnerships with local First Nations and communities and is committed to developing the Project with First Nations' and local community input.
Western will hold a conference call on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 8 am Pacific Time (11 am Eastern Time) to discuss the Study.
Telephone access:
Vancouver local and International 1-604-638-5340
Toll Free North America: 1-800-319-4610
An archived recording of the conference call will be available by dialing 1-604-638-9010 or 1-800-319-6413 within North America, passcode is 7194. The call will be archived on the Company's website www.westerncopperandgold.com.
M3 Engineering & Technology Corporation ("M3"), a full-service Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Management firm, is recognized for its experience in copper processing and capabilities in the development and construction of mines and mineral processing plants. A technical report prepared in accordance to National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") by the following Qualified Persons will be posted on the Company's website (www.westerncopperandgold.com) as well as on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), and on EDGAR within 45 days:
- Daniel Roth, P.Eng., of M3 – Project infrastructure, capital costs, and economic analysis.
- Laurie Tahija, MMSA-QP, of M3 – Metallurgy, recovery methods, and process operating costs.
- Patrick Dugan, P.E., of M3 – Power plant and associated infrastructure.
- Michael G. Hester, F Aus IMM, of Independent Mining Consultants – Mineral Resources.
- John Marek, P.Eng., of Independent Mining Consultants – Mineral Reserves, mining methods and mining costs.
- Carl Schulze, P.Geo., of Aurora Geosciences – History, geology, exploration, drilling, sampling, and data verification.
- Daniel Friedman, P.Eng., of Knight Piésold Ltd. – Tailings and heap leach facilities.
- Scott Weston, P.Geo., of Hemmera – Environmental.
The Qualified Persons have reviewed and approved the scientific, technical, and economic information contained in this news release. Readers are encouraged to read the technical report in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions and exclusions that relate to the details summarized in this news release. The technical report is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context.
Western Copper and Gold Corporation is developing the Casino Project, Canada's premier copper-gold mine in the Yukon Territory and one of the most economic greenfield copper-gold mining projects in the world.
The Company is committed to working collaboratively with our First Nations and local communities to progress the Casino project, using internationally recognized responsible mining technologies and practices.
For more information, visit www.westerncopperandgold.com.
On behalf of the board,
"Paul West-Sells"
Dr. Paul West-Sells
President and CEO
Western Copper and Gold Corporation
Cautionary Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements concerning anticipated developments in Western's operations in future periods. Statements that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" as that term is defined in National Instrument 51-102 ("NI 51-102") of the Canadian Securities Administrators (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Certain forward-looking information should also be considered future-oriented financial information ("FOFI") as that term is defined in NI 51-102. The purpose of disclosing FOFI is to provide a general overview of management's expectations regarding the anticipated results of operations and capital expenditures and readers are cautioned that FOFI may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible" and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results "will", "may", "could" or "should" occur or be achieved. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: mineral resource and reserve estimation; mine plan and operations; internal rate of return; sensitivities; net present value; potential recoveries; design parameters; economic potential; processing mineralized material; the potential of robust economics at Casino; advancing the Project through additional engineering and towards the next step in permitting and submission of an environmental and socio-economic effects statement; key changes to the TMF design; increases to the gold recovery in the heap leach; potential economic returns from the Project; estimated initial capital investment costs; estimated operating costs; estimated mining costs; development of the airstrip and all weather access road; anticipated concentrate handling service charges; developing and operating the Project in a safe, ethical and socially-responsible manner; plans for further development and securing the required permits and licenses for further studies to consider operation; market price of precious and base metals; or other statements that are not statement of fact. The material factors or assumptions used to develop forward-looking statements include prevailing and projected market prices and foreign exchange rates, exploration estimates and results, continued availability of capital and financing, construction and operations, the Company not experiencing unforeseen delays, unexpected geological or other effects, equipment failures, permitting delays, and general economic, market or business conditions and as more specifically disclosed throughout this document, and in the AIF and Form 40-F.
Forward-looking statements are statements about the future and are inherently uncertain, and actual results, performance or achievements of Western and its subsidiaries may differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such risks and other factors include, among others, risks involved in fluctuations in gold, copper and other commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, recovery rates, production estimates and estimated economic return; risks related to joint venture operations; risks related to cooperation of government agencies and First Nations in the development of the property and the issuance of required permits; risks related to the need to obtain additional financing to develop the property and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in construction projects and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in Western's AIF and Form 40-F, and other information released by Western and filed with the applicable regulatory agencies.
Western's forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and Western does not assume, and expressly disclaims, any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. For the reasons set forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Caster Semenya is listed to compete at next week’s world championships in Eugene, Oregon, potentially setting up a surprise return to the big stage for the two-time Olympic champion who is still banned from her favorite race, and still at the heart of one of sport’s most contentious issues.
That issue, whether women with intersex conditions should be allowed to compete in female events, has been bubbling again in recent weeks but will be front and center at Hayward Field — the spiritual home of U.S. track and field — if Semenya runs.
Semenya was listed on Friday for the women’s 5,000 meters, an event she has turned to after being barred from her preferred 800 meters by regulations affecting women with conditions that cause high natural testosterone.
Semenya’s inclusion on a competitor list for Eugene released by World Athletics was unexpected after she didn’t make the qualifying time for the 5,000 and was not included in the South Africa team named this week for the worlds. The 31-year-old Semenya is not expected to win a medal in the 5,000 as her personal best in the long-distance race is well off the world’s leading runners. But her presence will be enough to spark more intrigue.
NBC reported Semenya was moved up onto the list for the worlds after some higher-ranked runners didn’t enter the 5,000. South Africa’s track federation and Semenya’s representatives didn’t immediately respond to requests for clarification.
If she runs, it will be the first time Semenya has appeared at a world championships or Olympics since 2017, when she won her third world title in the 800. She also has two Olympic golds over two laps but has been banned from running in races from 400 meters to one mile since 2019 under rules that exclude women who have an intersex condition called 46,XY difference in sex development.
The rules demand the women affected undergo medical intervention to lower their natural hormone levels to below a certain threshold if they want to run in those races. That’s because World Athletics says high testosterone gives DSD athletes an unfair advantage in female races. Semenya and other runners who fall under the rules have declined to lower their natural testosterone and have been forced to compete in other unregulated events for the last three years.
While Semenya has been the face of the testosterone battle for over a decade, and recently began to speak about her experiences, she’s not the only athlete affected by the DSD rules. Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi, a silver medalist behind Semenya in the 800 at the 2016 Olympics, has also been forced to change to the 5,000 meters. Niyonsaba is also listed to run in the 5,000 in Eugene, and is a medal contender, meaning that event will likely draw huge attention.
Two other athletes, Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, were last year banned from the 400 meters because of high natural testosterone. Both teenagers, they changed to the 200 meters at the Tokyo Olympics, their first major event, and shocked when Mboma won the silver medal and Masilingi finished sixth in the final. Mboma will miss the worlds with injury but Masilingi will compete in the 200 again.
Semenya’s reappearance at a worlds would come just as athletics authorities are considering more changes to their DSD regulations that might go so far as to completely exclude women athletes with 46,XY DSD and high natural testosterone from all female events at major meets.
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has said it will discuss both its transgender and DSD regulations at the end of the year, a move possibly sparked by swimming banning transgender women from female events last month.
The transgender and DSD issues are different but often have crossover because they both deal with the same basic question: If high natural testosterone — higher than the typical female range — gives transgender women and DSD athletes an unfair advantage in female sport?
Semenya is not transgender. She was assigned female at birth, raised as a girl and identifies as a woman. She has never publicly identified herself as intersex — that is, having both male and female traits — or as having the 46,XY DSD condition. However, she essentially acknowledged having the condition by appealing the DSD rules at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2018. She lost that case and a second appeal, and is pursuing a third challenge against the rules at the European Court of Human Rights.
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AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas is getting tens of millions of dollars from the Biden Administration to make transportation safer and help with some supply chain issues across the state.
In total, $101.6 million will be put toward six projects, detailed in a press release from the White House.
“They’ve got to do what they can, there’s a lot of improvements to be made in a lot of different areas,” Johnathan, an active bicycylist, said.
These projects are good news for bicyclists across Texas.
The money is coming from a program called Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE).
“Our mission is to advance safety throughout the region, especially for our most vulnerable users and communities,” Principal Transportation Planner for the North Central Council of Governments Travis Liska said.
The money will be put toward fixing or building bridges, sidewalks, adding bike lanes, re-designing corridors or adding pedestrian signage.
This is all being done to try to prevent accidents and make traveling more accessible in communities that are known to be more impoverished. The funds are also expected to help with supply chain issues at ports.
“The state is growing rapidly,” Liska said. “And you just look at what we need to make sure that people can travel, it’s an astronomical amount of money. So, every little bit helps.”
These projects could take up to five years to complete, and construction isn’t expected to begin anytime soon.
Here’s a rundown of the projects, according to the release.
- Multimodal Laydown, Transportation Infrastructure Fostering Community Based Job Creation –The Port of Port Arthur Navigation District will receive $13.6 million to convert an abandoned railyard into a modern cargo storage and staging area. The project includes an approximate 25.5 acres of site stabilization and related lighting, fencing, fiber optic, stormwater management, relocation of utilities underground, and reconditioning of a two-story structure to mitigate flood risks. The project will decrease accidents by creating more space for the efficient and timely movement of goods and people. The project will reduce truck idling and emissions, improve freight mobility and multimodal transfer capabilities, improve access to jobs and local economic development, while addressing racial equity and improving transportation resiliency.
- Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project – The City of Houston will receive $20.9 million to deliver approximately 2.8 miles of multimodal improvements and connect two planned community-led projects at the north and south ends, creating one continuous corridor. The project will address hazards such as faded street markings, crumbling or non-existent sidewalks and bike lanes within the roadway that has led to numerous crashes. The project will improve safety and ADA accessibility by upgrading pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and creating additional transportation options.
- Texas Active Transportation Network – The Texas Department of Transportation will receive $25 million to complete two trails totaling approximately 50 miles, including approximately eight bridges, landscaping and trail amenities on the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) and the Paso del Norte Trail (PDN) in the El Paso area. Upgrading eight bridges and dozens of miles of trail will provide underserved communities access to schools, jobs, recreation centers, grocery stores, and other essential services. The project will upgrade the condition of the bridges that will improve safety and promote active transportation to residents.
- Commerce Street Corridor Redesign Project – The City of Harlingen will receive $5 million for a planning project for the redesign and preliminary engineering of the Commerce Street Corridor. The project will evaluate corridor transportation needs, establish a community-supported vision for the corridor, and develop a preferred design concept and associated preliminary engineering. The project will reduce crashes and protect non-motorized travelers along the corridor. It will also incorporate stormwater management to improve resiliency against flooding. The project will increase affordable and accessible transportation options by improving non-motorized facilities The project includes broad collaboration with key stakeholders in an underserved community.
- Improved Bicycle/ Pedestrian Routes to Rail & Transit Technology Upgrades – The North Central Texas Council of Governments will receive $25 million to construct over 30 miles of sidewalk in the half-mile radius of DART’s 8th & Corinth, Morrell, Illinois, and Kiest Stations. It will also extend the Cedar Crest Trail approximately 1.5 miles, and improve transit accommodations with upgrades and safety features at nearby bus stops on DART route 217 and Blue Line light rail stations including Kiest, VA Medical Center, and Morrell Stations. The project enhancements will address safety concerns caused by inadequate or missing sidewalks, and improve the safety of pedestrians and transit riders. The project will improve transit access in a community where 17% of the population lacks access to a personal vehicle. The project is the result of collaboration between NCTCOG, the City of Dallas and DART, and has included robust public engagement processes. It includes innovative technologies such as Next Generation SMART Shelters at the stations.
- Ysleta Port of Entry Pedestrian and Site Improvements – The City of El Paso will receive $12 million for design and construction of pedestrian and related site improvements on City of El Paso-owned property, the Ysleta Port of Entry. The project will improve safety by constructing separate facilities for drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as pedestrian improvements such as designated raised crosswalks, warning signage, guardrails, canopies, and wayfinding signage. The project will reduce air pollution and emissions by supporting pedestrian infrastructure and transit bus stops. The project will help ease barriers to crossing the bridge on foot, bike, or reaching the border crossing by transit. The port of entry is the second busiest crossing in the U.S, with many people crossing between Juarez and El Paso to commute to jobs, school, shopping, and family. This project is a result of collaboration between the El Paso Bridges steering committee, which is comprised of 20 government agencies, non-profits, businesses, and other stakeholders both in the U.S. and Mexico | https://cw33.com/news/texas-to-receive-millions-for-transportation-projects/ | 2022-08-15T14:11:14Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Moore, Judith Livingston, Matthew Gaier, and Carmine Rubino of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM), have been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Thomas A. Moore has been recognized since 1989 in the areas of:
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Judith A. Livingston has been recognized since 1993 in the areas of:
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Matthew Gaier has been recognized since 2016 in the areas of:
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Carmine A. Rubino has been recognized since 2016 in the areas of:
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Congratulations to Mr. Moore, Ms. Livingston, Mr. Gaier, and Mr. Rubino, for their continued excellence and recognition in The Best Lawyers in America©.
To learn more about the lawyers at KDLM, click here.
Best Lawyers is universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence, providing directories of top attorneys in over 75 countries. The Best Lawyers in America© lists are divided by geographic region and practice areas to help individuals find the top lawyers in their area. Lawyers are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to ensure they are in current practice and in good standing with their local bar.
Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM) is consistently recognized for its success, and year after year is recognized as one of the top law firms in New York representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Together, the KDLM personal injury lawyers have obtained more than 100 verdicts of over $1 million and negotiated settlements on behalf of clients in excess of $1 billion. Two out of the three highest medical malpractice verdicts ever awarded in New York history were achieved by our firm. To learn more, go to: www.kdlm.com.
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Joe Doucet's Tropos and Sabine Marcelis' SHIFT are the latest capsules in the Mortlach by Design collection
NEW YORK , May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a nearly 200-year-old treasure of Scotland's iconic Speyside region, is partnering with the American industrial designer Joe Doucet and the Netherlands-based designer Sabine Marcelis to release two new bespoke products during NYCxDesign in May. Tropos, a bold and reflective chair, and SHIFT, a delicate yet structural glass bar cart, embody the complexity and individuality of the Single Malt Scotch that inspired them. The pieces will be unveiled during NYCxDesign in an exciting and immersive installation in collaboration with SIZED.
Tropos, by Joe Doucet, was inspired by "The Way," the unique, top-secret distillation process exclusive to Mortlach that has been passed down by distillers for generations. The resulting liquid produced by distillation in six distinct stills - an essential element of "The Way" - was the driving force behind Doucet's creative process, from the design's conception to its name, Tropos, which translates to 'The Way' in Greek.
"My aim was to design an immersive space where one could fully engage in the complexity and depth of Mortlach Whisky as they sat," Doucet explained. To achieve this, he played with the archetype of a classic wingback chair which envelops the sitter and is meant to block out external sight and sounds. In that spirit, the reflective interior of the chair creates an infinite mirror, further engrossing the sitter in the mystery that defines Mortlach.
SHIFT, by renowned Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, is simultaneously mysterious and accessible, inspired by the enigmatic nature of Mortlach. The bar cart is incredibly dynamic; the rich brown and honey hues of the glass are dually translucent and opaque, imitating the tint and transparency of Mortlach liquid. The object itself is both sculptural in its composition and functional in its use. The two intertwined volumes create an intricate and modern feel, allowing people to play with the positioning of their Mortlach bottles and barware. "Similar to how Mortlach reveals its layered flavors upon tasting, the bar cart reveals its dynamic layers when explored and used to serve," Marcelis revealed. The top piece of the bar cart is loose, so anyone can choose to use it as a tray, leave it on top to serve glassware, or remove it for external presentation. The bar cart is mobile, with wheels giving it the flexibility to move with the user. "The mobility and versatility of SHIFT is a reflection of the journey one takes while sipping Mortlach."
"Both Joe and Sabine's designs embody the boldness and intricacies that are central to Mortlach," said Sophie Kelly, Senior VP of Whiskies for North America at Diageo.
"Each piece is a perfect counterpart to the spirit, with deep complexities that engage people as they interact with both the products and Mortlach itself."
Founded by an engineer and a doctor, whose analytical minds and shared passion for precision in design informed a uniquely distinct approach to whisky-making, Mortlach is deeply rooted in thoughtful craftsmanship. Mortlach by Design celebrates this design-forward process by partnering with some of the world's best designers and rising creatives on one-of-a-kind products that will culminate in an extraordinary whisky experience. For NYCxDesign and Frieze NY, Mortlach by Design is partnering with SIZED on their first exhibition in New York, Industrialism, curated by Creative Director Alexander May.
For more information or to purchase a bottle of Mortlach, visit mortlach.com.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Mortlach by Design Lounge at SIZED
May 19-28th | open daily 11AM - 6PM
711 Greenwich St.
NY, NY 10014
About Mortlach
The Mortlach distillery was founded in 1823 in Dufftown, Scotland by James Findlater and his two partners, Donald McIntosh and Alexander Gordon. In 1852, the distillery was reopened by John Gordon after a few silent years. In 1853, Gordon took on George Cowie as a partner, a former engineer who spent a career carving the great Scottish railways into the rugged landscape, creating John Gordon & Co. Cowie became the sole proprietor when Gordon died in 1867.
Dr. Alexander Cowie, George's son, oversaw the very first spirit distillation through a completely unique and fiendishly complex process, which he crafted using his scientific acumen. He was not a distiller by trade and had not long returned from a posting in Hong Kong, where he spent five years practicing medicine. After the untimely death of his older brother, he returned to run Dufftown's oldest distillery with his father. George bestowed it all to Alexander when he died, and Alexander doubled the stills his father left him. www.mortlach.com
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practices. Follow Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — What a time to be alive in North Texas, summertime is within reach, which means football season is getting closer and winning money from the Texas Lottery is popping up in DFW!
This time, two jackpot-winning tickets were sold for Thursday night’s Texas Two Step drawing in Dallas and Plano. Shout out to North Texas! The lottery says the winners will be sharing the $350,000 jackpot prize.
“There were two jackpot-winning tickets sold for last night’s #Texas Two Step® drawing! Winning tickets were sold in #Dallas and #Plano! The winners will share the advertised $350,000 jackpot prize. #TexasLottery,” the lottery tweeted.
Both of the winning tickets matched all four winning numbers along with the bonus in order to win the shared prize of $350K. The Dallas ticket was sold at C Store on Forest Lane while the Plano ticket was sold at 7-Eleven Convenience Store on 15th Street.
There were also 12 secondary prize winners who matched the four winning numbers but missed the bonus number to win $1,361 each. | https://cw33.com/news/local/two-350000-jackpot-winning-texas-lottery-tickets-sold-in-dallas-plano/ | 2022-06-10T17:21:04Z |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services firm supporting law firms and corporate legal departments, announced today the formal launch of its Global Advisory practice. The global group consolidates the consulting branch of the firm, providing more comprehensive management for its clients and enabling expertise with cross-functional area support.
HaystackID now serves clients through its HaystackID Discovery Intelligence, HaystackID Core™, and HaystackID Global Advisory offerings, ensuring the best alignment of approach, technology, and counsel in support of transactions, implementations, investigations, and litigation.
"The combination of these three practice areas strategically positions HaystackID as the leader in its unified approach, highlighting our experts along with our technology services, in a manner that differentiates our firm from consultancies and providers worldwide," said HaystackID CEO Hal Brooks.
HaystackID Global Advisory features specialized industry experts and teams organized into practices that are optimized to help organizations plan, assess, report, and manage complex and critical tasks, projects, and programs.
The new offering includes four dedicated practices:
- Global Cyber Discovery and Incident Response Services – This focus area provides organizations with end-to-end reactive capabilities to rapidly identify sensitive data (PII/PHI) during a security incident so that organizations can understand and respond to regulatory risk arising from personal data compromise. The cutting-edge process is driven by a dedicated division of cyber, forensics, data science, and legal experts that work together to create successful outcomes for corporations, breach coaches, and cyber insurance providers.
- Privacy and Compliance – This group takes a pragmatic, risk-based approach to help clients maintain individuals' privacy rights, preserve data integrity, and comply with developing privacy regulations, while still allowing information to flow efficiently so that business can be done. HaystackID's experts bring to bear years of experience when advising on data risk, data security, data transfers, and data compliance.
- Global Information Governance Advisory Services – This area enables organizations to be prepared for litigation, regulatory requests, and investigations through a comprehensive enterprise data strategy. It provides advice, frameworks, templates, and tools to transform and improve an organization's enterprise data management and protection strategies, satisfying legal, privacy, compliance, security, records management, and risk obligations. The team is comprised of data management and governance experts, each with an average of more than 20 years of field experience.
- Enterprise Managed Solutions – This group offers flexible and cost-effective discovery management programs from fully managed, turnkey subscriptions to bespoke solutions tailored to unique legal enterprise needs. It is designed to solve the problem of the unpredictable cost of discovery and create operational excellence in the legal process.
"By offering these dedicated practices under one umbrella, we are able to provide our clients with a holistic experience that provides solutions for every aspect of their complex needs. Open and ongoing dialogue helps drive innovation. Our experts facilitate this innovation and rapid deployment of solutions for elaborate and unique needs," said HaystackID President Andrea Wallack.
To learn more about HaystackID Global Advisory, which is available now, visit here.
HaystackID is a specialized eDiscovery services firm that helps corporations and law firms securely find, understand, and learn from data when facing complex, data-intensive investigations, and litigation. HaystackID mobilizes industry-leading cyber discovery services, enterprise solutions, and legal discovery offerings to serve more than 500 of the world's leading corporations and law firms in North America and Europe. Serving nearly half of the Fortune 100, HaystackID is an alternative cyber and legal services provider that combines expertise and technical excellence with a culture of white-glove customer service. In addition to consistently being ranked by Chambers USA, the company was recently named a worldwide leader in eDiscovery Services by IDC MarketScape, a representative vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for E-Discovery Solutions, and a Legal Technology Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Further, HaystackID has achieved SOC 2 Type II attestation in the five trust service areas of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. For more information about its suite of services, including programs and solutions for unique legal enterprise needs, go to HaystackID.com.
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WATCH: Deputy climbs balcony to save baby from apartment fire
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A sheriff’s deputy in Florida climbed up a balcony and plucked a 1-year-old girl to safety from a third-story apartment that had caught fire, the dramatic rescue captured on the deputy’s body-worn camera.
Deputy William Puzynski climbed to the second-floor balcony early Saturday and asked the mother to hand off the baby in diapers as flames shot from the apartment one floor above. He then brought the baby down before the mother and grandmother were subsequently rescued by firefighters.
The video posted online captures Puzynski telling the woman “hand me the baby, hand me the baby. We are coming,” as he goes up and balances himself on the railing before she extends the crying baby to him. “Please, come get me,” she pleads afterward.
Firefighters using a ladder brought the mother and grandmother down from the third-floor apartment safely. They also evacuated other residents while responding to the fire at an apartment building in Orlando.
The Orange County Fire Rescue said the fire caused extensive damage with 24 units impacted.
The camera that recorded the infant’s rescue was attached to Puzynski’s vest, which he had taken off before climbing up the building.
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U.S. Supreme Court reverses Ninth Circuit decision allowing school district to fire coach because of his silent 15-second prayer
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of former high school football coach Joe Kennedy to take a knee in quiet prayer after football games even if he can be seen by students and the general public. Importantly, today's decision respects the Constitutional rights of all public-school teachers and coaches to engage in a brief, personal prayer in public.
"This is a tremendous victory for Coach Kennedy and religious liberty for all Americans," said Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel for First Liberty. "Our Constitution protects the right of every American to engage in private religious expression, including praying in public, without fear of getting fired. We are grateful that the Supreme Court recognized what the Constitution and law have always said – American's are free to live out their faith in public."
Paul Clement, former U.S. Solicitor General and First Liberty network attorney who argued Kennedy's case before the Justices, said, "After seven long years, Coach Kennedy can finally return to the place he belongs – coaching football and quietly praying by himself after the game. This is a great victory for Coach Kennedy and the First Amendment."
In response to today's opinion, Coach Kennedy said, "This is just so awesome. All I've ever wanted was to be back on the field with my guys. I am incredibly grateful to the Supreme Court, my fantastic legal team, and everyone who has supported us. I thank God for answering our prayers and sustaining my family through this long battle."
According to the opinion, "Respect for religious expressions is indispensable to life in a free and diverse Republic—whether those expressions take place in a sanctuary or on a field, and whether they manifest through the spoken word or a bowed head. Here, a government entity sought to punish an individual for engaging in a brief, quiet, personal religious observance doubly protected by the Free Exercise and Free Speech Clauses of the First Amendment. And the only meaningful justification the government offered for its reprisal rested on a mistaken view that it had a duty to ferret out and suppress religious observances even as it allows comparable secular speech. The Constitution neither mandates nor tolerates that kind of discrimination."
To learn more about the case, visit CoachKennedyFacts.com.
First Liberty Institute is a non-profit public interest law firm and the largest legal organization in the nation dedicated exclusively to defending religious freedom for all Americans.
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TÜV Rheinland celebrates 150 years with a series of social actions
Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Founded in 1872 to protect workers from accidents in steam boilers, the company celebrates its anniversary by reinforcing its commitment to the people and communities where it operates.
LAS VEGAS , Aug. 9, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland, a world leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification services, celebrates our anniversary by engaging in a series of social activities in the United States to give back to the community that helped it grow over the 150 years.
On August 9, the TÜV Rheinland Cybersecurity and Functional Safety team visited the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) in N. Las Vegas, Nevada, to provide direct support for three programs that serve their veteran patients.
TÜV Rheinland will be providing a monetary donation to purchase items for female veterans in need of maternity care including diapers, wipes, bottles, bibs, and blankets. Also included will be new clothing and athletic shoes. Additional funding will also be supporting the purchase of snacks for veterans receiving infusion care as well as 24-hour RTC bus passes for veterans in need of transportation.
"We appreciate TUV Rheinland of North America supporting the veterans of Southern Nevada with their donation to help supplement the care veterans receive through our healthcare system," stated Robert K. Johnson, Chief, VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement.
"As a veteran, I believe that the future generations will help the country continue to grow and strive. It is a small token for us to give back to those who have given of themselves while also building for our future." stated Chris Koci, Executive Vice President of the Americas at TUV Rheinland.
"We truly appreciate our veterans and what they have done for our country's security and safety. Similarly, at TUV Rheinland, our cybersecurity and functional safety teams verify that products released into the market are safe to use and secure from external threats," added Rosanna Pellegrino, Vice President of Cybersecurity and Functional Safety at TUV Rheinland
About TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland stands for safety and quality in virtually all areas of business and life. Founded 150 years ago, the company is one of the world's leading testing, inspections and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees and annual revenues in excess of 2 billion euros. Highly qualified experts at TÜV Rheinland test technical systems and products around the world, support innovations in technology and business, train people in numerous professions and certify management systems according to international standards. In doing so, the independent experts generate trust in products as well as processes across global value-adding chains and the flow of commodities. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption.
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HAIFA, Israel, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) today announced that Xavier Destriau, ZIM's EVP & CFO will present at the BofA Securities 29th Annual Transportation, Airlines and Industrials Conference on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM ET.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available in the investor section of ZIM's website at www.zim.com. A replay will also be available on ZIM's website following the live event.
About ZIM
ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a global container liner shipping company with leadership positions in the markets in which it operates. Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM is a veteran shipping liner, with decades of experience providing customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, a reputation for industry-leading transit times, schedule reliability and service excellence. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.
ZIM Contacts
Elana Holzman
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
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The IGB Group
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CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today that it has acquired KT&D, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, KT&D, Inc. provides multi-line insurance solutions, including medical malpractice, commercial and personal, and employee benefits solutions for their clients. Their expertise in healthcare supports Hub's Specialty practice by complementing and strengthening its existing capabilities.
Scott Yerkes, CEO, and Kelly McGovern, President, and the KT&D Inc. team will join Hub Mid-Atlantic.
KT&D, Inc. was represented by Authentic Advisors for the transaction.
About Hub's M&A Activities
Hub International Limited is committed to growing organically and through acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen industry and product expertise. For more information on the Hub M&A experience, visit WeAreHub.com.
About Hub International
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.hubinternational.com.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale hit six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Teaira McCowan had season highs of 17 points and 10 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 93-88 Friday night.
Isabelle Harrison added 16 points, Marina Mabrey 14 and Allisha Gray scored 11 for Dallas. The Wings (7-8) snapped a four-game skid and won for just the second time since an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on May 24.
Tina Charles had 27 points and nine rebounds for Phoenix (6-10) and Skylar Diggins-Smith added 21 points and a season-high 10 assists. Diamond DeShields scored 14 points and Shey Peddy and Diana Taurasi each hit three 3-pointers and scored nine points.
Charles made a layup midway through the fourth quarter that gave Phoenix — which trailed by as many as 17 points — its first lead of the game at 80-79. McCowan scored inside on the other end and Taurasi hit a 3-pointer to put the Mercury back in front. McCowan then tied it at 83-all with a layup and hit 1-of-2 free throws before Ogunbowale made a 3 with 2:05 left that made it 87-83.
The Mercury had won four of their last five.
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UAE sentences Israeli woman to death for cocaine possession
By Elliot Gotkine, CNN
A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced an Israeli woman to death, after she was found guilty of possessing 500 grams of cocaine. The woman — named by Israeli media as 43-year-old Fidaa Kiwan — is appealing the sentence.
In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said: “The case is known and we are handling it through the consular service and our representatives in the Emirates.” It declined to comment further.
Israeli media reported that Kiwan, who owns a photography studio in Haifa in northern Israel, came to Dubai for work about a year ago. She was arrested a week later after police found the cocaine in the apartment she was staying in. Kiwan reportedly claimed the drugs weren’t hers.
CNN has reached out to the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment.
Death sentences are rarely carried out in the UAE. Ziv Agmon, an Israeli lawyer specializing in Emirati law, who isn’t involved in this case, told CNN he expected the UAE’s courts to commute the sentence. He added that there is no formal repatriation agreement between the UAE and Israel.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE, as part of the Abraham Accords signed in 2020, has led to a surge in Israeli visitors to the UAE. Not all of them have been tourists and businesspeople. “Our Dubai office noticed a rise in criminal cases that Israeli citizens are part of,” said Agmon. “Israelis have to understand that the legal authorities in Dubai treat drug cases seriously.”
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ALBANY – A man and woman whose bodies were found at an abandoned school campus in downtown Albany during the early morning hours on Sunday apparently were beaten to death. Albany police say the violence may have been sparked by an argument over drugs.
Two men were in custody Tuesday in connection with the slayings. The double-murder put the number of homicides at seven for the year in the county.
Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler identified the victims as Briann Register, 22, and 38-year-old Londell Marshall. The coroner was called to the scene at 5:38 a.m., where both victims were pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigation did not reveal any evidence of gunshot or stab wounds, Fowler said. The bodies will be sent to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation laboratory for autopsies.
“It was multiple blunt trauma,” he said of the injuries. “Right now, it looks like blunt force trauma.”
In layman’s terms, that means they were beaten to death, the coroner said.
Cases of fatal beatings occur “very seldom,” Fowler said. “Most times it’s guns.”
First responders were called when someone ran across the bodies Sunday. Marshall’s was found in between some of the buildings at the former school campus located at South Madison Avenue and West Broad Avenue, Fowler said. Register’s body was found in a nearby alley.
In an email statement sent in response to questions about the slayings, the Albany Police Department responded that the apparent motive was a drug deal and Marshall being upset at Register.
“This was possibly drug-related. It started with an argument over drugs,” Police Capt. Wendy Luster said in the response. “There were also rumors that Brianna had exposed some information about Londell Marshall that was confidential; however, we are uncertain what that information may have been. We do know that he was angry about it.”
Police identified the female victim as Brianna, but according to Fowler his version is correct.
Dougherty County District Attorney Greg Edwards identified the suspects as Justin Bilous and Allen Blocker.
According to the Dougherty County Jail, Bilous is charged with murder, aggravated assault and interference with government property. Blocker is charged with murder, aggravated assault and giving a false name to police.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Riskified Ltd..
Shareholders who purchased shares of RSKD during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Riskified Class A ordinary shares in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of Riskified's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering), because of, among other things, inaccuracies in the algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and entering new geographies and industries; (ii) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which Riskified had limited experience and that this expansion has negatively impacted the effectiveness of Riskified's machine learning platform; (iii) as a result, Riskified was suffering from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) thus, the representations in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering regarding Riskified's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of Riskified prior to and at the time of the July 2021 initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassLink's complete suite of products was named the best Administrative Solution of 2022 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world. This specific award category recognizes apps or services that support education with solutions such as privacy tools, security solutions and enterprise management.
"The entire ClassLink team is thrilled to have educators and peers recognize our efforts to help school systems implement, access, and use all their digital resources in the classroom and beyond. We're proud to be able to support everyone from administrators to students as they embrace all digital learning has to offer." - George Perreault, Chief Academic Officer, ClassLink
Named the Best Administrative Solution for the second year in a row, ClassLink has received 12 SIIA CODiE Awards since 2008 in various categories ranging from Best K-12 Enterprise Solution to Best Emerging Education Technology Solution for Administrators.
"The 2022 EdTech CODiE Award winners exemplify the outstanding products, services and overall innovation that enables learners of all types to connect with educators and educational materials. We are so proud to recognize this year's honorees – the best of the best – that provide solutions to many of the critical challenges facing learners today – from access and equity, to personalized and tailored learning and beyond. Congratulations to all of this year's CODiE Award winners!" - Jeff Joseph, President, SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries, announced the full slate of CODiE winners during a virtual winner announcement. Awards were given for products and services deployed specifically for education and learning professionals, including the top honor of the Best Overall Education Technology Solution.
A SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honor, following rigorous reviews by expert judges, including educators and administrators whose evaluations determined the finalists. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.
For a complete list of all 2022 CODiE Award winners, visit: https://siia.net/codie/education-technology-winners.
ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 17 million students and staff in over 2,200 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology's finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence. For more information, visit siia.net/CODiE.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based, award-winning general contractor, has broken ground and started construction on Madison Shores, an upscale multifamily development in Pensacola, FL.
Madison Shores is being developed by Winter Park, FL-based Inlet Property Company and Charlotte, NC-based Cameron Property Company, and is scheduled for completion in late Spring 2024.
"LandSouth is incredibly excited to work with Inlet Property Company and get started on this new development in the Pensacola area," stated James Pyle, LandSouth President and CEO. "The continued growth in Pensacola makes the demand for high quality, luxury multifamily living greater than ever before."
Dan Garner will serve as the LandSouth project manager for Madison Shores and Keith Kilgen is the superintendent. SGA Narmour Wright Design is Madison Shore's architecture firm.
Madison Shores will be a garden-style development, with six four-story buildings and offer a total of 272 units. Residents will be able to choose from five floor plans with either one, two, or three bedrooms. The units will range from 746 to 1,355 square feet. Residents will also enjoy several amenities at Madison Shores, including a clubhouse, fitness pool, dog park, and designated working areas. Madison Shores will offer proximity to all that Pensacola has to offer, such as the beautiful white, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast. Madison Shores is also close to Pensacola Naval Air Station and the Pensacola International Airport.
"We're excited to work with the development team and are thrilled to bring the next great place to live to the residents of Pensacola," Dan Garner, the LandSouth project manager shared.
LandSouth will employ its unique integrated construction approach to build Madison Shores. Service components work together to provide seamless delivery through proven procedures, systems, and technology.
ABOUT LANDSOUTH CONSTRUCTION
LandSouth Construction, the Southeast's premier general contractor, specializing in multifamily, senior living, and mixed-use development, was named one of Engineering News Record's Top 400. Since 1998 LandSouth has transformed ideas into best–in–class communities. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. LandSouth has completed more than 25,000 multifamily units. For more information, call LandSouth's Kaley Robinson, (904) 760-3188, or visit www.landsouth.com.
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New Fund targets disruptive innovations in life sciences biotech; leverages experienced investment team and extensive proprietary scientific and academic network
NISSEQUOGUE, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Excellence Capital, LLC ("MEC"), an early-stage life science venture firm formed to invest in disruptive technologies in precision health, today announced a $145 million final close of Medical Excellence Capital Partners, LP. MEC was formed to leverage the combination of a proven investment team and a unique network of physician-scientists to focus on company creation and venture investing. Target investment areas include cell therapy, gene therapy, AI/ML applied to drug discovery, synthetic biology, and regenerative medicine.
Founded by John Prufeta, founder and general partner, Medical Excellence Capital is closely aligned and networked with Medical Excellence Group (MedEx), an extensive global, private health advisory medical network and family office health care platform, built and refined over the last 15 years by Mr. Prufeta. This platform includes a network of more than 1,200 top physician and scientist leaders across 33 major academic medical centers and research institutions in the US. The Medical Excellence Capital team operates out of the significant health care innovation markets New York, California, and Pennsylvania.
Owing to its alignment with MedEx, the MEC investment team has exclusive access to a carefully selected, domestic and international medical research network and world-class Scientific Advisory Board. Through regular screening of this trusted medical network and scientific board, MEC is able to curate a unique deal flow of emerging, breakthrough technologies. These technologies are in turn thoroughly vetted by experts selected from the network. In addition, the network has been activated to help accelerate portfolio company development and maximize value creation.
Acclaimed innovators themselves in the fields of regenerative medicine, gene therapy, and mitochondrial medicine, the MEC Scientific Advisory Board brings critical perspective to evaluating new opportunities and provide added value to portfolio companies. The MEC Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of:
- Euan Ashley, M.D., Ph.D., Stanford Medical School – Associate Dean and Professor of Genetics and Precision Health Cardiovascular, and Data Science
- Gregg Semenza, M.D., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Medicine - 2019 Nobel Prize Laureate in Medicine; Professor of Genetic Medicine
- Steven Tsang, M.D., Ph.D., Columbia Medicine – Professor of Ophthalmology, and Pathology and Cell Biology; Director of the Columbia Stem Cell Institute
- Douglas Wallace, Ph.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) & University of Pennsylvania – Director of the Center for Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine
John Prufeta said, "Through warm relationships in the medical research community cultivated while CEO of MedEx, I became acutely aware of numerous underserved, yet exciting, opportunities to catalyze healthcare innovation. As MEC launched, we were thrilled to add to the MEC investment team three seasoned investment professionals having decades of experience from their tenures at Domain Associates."
Brian Halak, Ph.D., MEC Managing Partner, said, "The MEC team came together as a result of our commitment to a shared mission and values. We believe this decade will be consequential with respect to healthcare innovation, and we are committed to developing companies that will have a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families."
Eric Heil, MBA, MEC Managing Partner, commented, "We are seeing exciting discoveries and technologies in multiple areas of healthcare. We believe that with this exclusive medical network, MEC is well positioned to accelerate the development of these discoveries in critical unmet need areas where patients and doctors can realize significant improvements in patient outcomes."
Kim Kamdar, Ph.D., MEC Managing Partner, added, "We focus our energies on developing successful partnerships with creative scientists whom we believe have the best ideas. Our operating structure is dedicated to fully support early-stage ventures at the Company Creation, Seed, Series A and Series B stages."
Over the past year, the initial close provided funding to drive MEC's investment strategy, as demonstrated in the following seven investments1:
- Aspen Neuroscience is developing induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to address diseases with high unmet medical need, beginning with autologous neuron replacement for both sporadic and genetic forms of Parkinson's disease (PD) and extending across the brain and affected organs. In the most recent Series B financing, MEC joined GV, LYFE Capital, Revelation Partners, Newton Investment Management, Singapore-based global investor EDBI, LifeForce Capital, Mirae Asset Capital, NS Investment, and others.
- Immunitas Therapeutics is a precision immunotherapy company developing antibodies for oncology directed at novel targets discovered via a proprietary single cell analysis platform. In the Series B financing, MEC joined Agent Capital, 120 Capital, Solasta Ventures, Mirae Asset, Ono Venture Investment, The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, NS Investment, BrightEdge (American Cancer Society), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Therapy Acceleration Program® (LLS TAP), Alexandria Venture Investments, Evotec, Leaps by Bayer, M Ventures, Novartis Venture Fund (NVF), and Longwood Fund.
- Nobias Therapeutics is a spinout from CHOP using AI and access to unique clinical datasets that enable the discovery and development of novel drugs.
- Pleno is a disruptive multi-omic platform that allows for multiplex testing in areas and high throughput applications.
- ProJenX is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, cofounded by MEC, developing novel, brain-penetrant, targeted therapies to address debilitating brain diseases, with an initial focus on ALS.
- Rejuvitas is a gene therapy company, cofounded by MEC, that provides novel gene therapies employing metabolic reprogramming and regenerative medicine technologies developed in the lab of acclaimed geneticist, Stephen Tsang, M.D., Ph.D.
- SonoThera, formerly SonoGene Therapeutics, is developing a non-viral approach to gene therapy enabling larger payloads, tissue specific targeting, and repeat-dosing.
Medical Excellence Capital provides company creation, seed, and early-stage capital to innovators in the areas of cell therapy, gene therapy, AI/ML applied to drug discovery, immunology/drug resistance, and regenerative medicine. MEC invests solely in high potential companies where its expertise, insights, and global network can promote acceleration and maximized value creation.
For more information, visit www.medexcelcap.com or email Eric Heil at Eric.Heil@MedExcelCap.com
1 The content herein contains a description of investments made by MEC. References to any investment included herein should not be construed as a recommendation of any particular investment or security. It should not be assumed that investments made in the future will be comparable in quality or performance to the investments described herein.
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The Investment is a First From a Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Venture Group LLC, a Black-owned venture capital firm formed to fund Black, Latinx, and Indigenous technology entrepreneurs, announced today that it will receive an investment of up to $1.5 million from the Bush Foundation.
"We are excited to welcome the Bush Foundation into our diverse and impressive list of Limited Partners in Brown Venture Group Fund One," said Chris Brooks, Cofounder and Managing Partner of Brown Venture Group."This commitment signifies that our mission to support Black, Latinx and Indigenous entrepreneurs resonates across a broad spectrum of companies and organizations. We look forward to welcoming additional foundations into the fold."
The Bush Foundation seeks to have the most possible impact with its resources – and that includes how it invests its own assets. In addition to grantmaking, the Foundation is committed to investing for impact to ensure that people of all backgrounds and identities have access to capital in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share that geography.
"Brown Venture Group is helping to widen the door for investment in Black, Indigenous and Latinx entrepreneurs, who are typically excluded from these opportunities," said Christopher Romano, COO, Bush Foundation. "We believe in their strategy and purpose, and we are thankful to partner with them in this way."
Brown Venture Group, which was founded in 2018, kicked off its inaugural fund in 2020 and made its first investment in 2021. Over the past year, Brown Venture Group has made strategic investments in 21 minority-owned companies. In addition, Brown Venture Group recently launched a partnership with multiple tribal governments around the country and is currently expanding that effort to include tribes in the State of Minnesota, with the goal of helping to advance more opportunities for Native American entrepreneurs.
"It has been gratifying to grow the ecosystem of support and to really dig in and break down barriers to success," Brooks said. "We believe that there is unlimited genius and economic opportunity in communities of color and we are elated that we have the necessary resources and relationships to capture that value as we invest in these communities."
About Brown Venture Group
Launched in 2018, Brown Venture Group, LLC, is a venture capital firm exclusively for Black, Latinx and Indigenous technology startups. Brown Venture Group is writing a new playbook for both those interested in launching a minority-owned technology startup and those interested in investing in new technologies. For more information go to brownventuregroup.com.
About the Bush Foundation
The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. Established in 1953 by 3M Executive Archibald Bush and his wife Edyth, the Foundation supports organizations and people who think bigger and think differently about what is possible in their communities. The Foundation works to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make the region better for everyone. Read more about the Foundation's impact investing statement here.
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KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Burned-out cars and splintered trees smolder in the aftermath of a missile strike on Kramatorsk, a city in eastern Ukraine. A body lies on the ground, covered by a sheet. Wounded residents sit dazed and covered in blood. A crater has been gouged in the center of a once-calm, sunlit courtyard.
Across the beleaguered city, Valerii Ilchenko sits under the shade of the trees, working on a crossword puzzle. The 70-year-old widower now has difficulty walking, and this daily ritual in the fresh air gets him through the day.
Just last week, the governor of Donetsk province urged its 350,000 remaining residents to move to safer places in western Ukraine. But like many other civilians who have come under fire in the nearly 5-month-old war, Ilchenko has no intention of leaving — no matter how close the fighting gets.
“I don’t have anywhere to go and don’t want to either. What would I do there? Here at least I can sit on the bench, I can watch TV,” he told The Associated Press in an interview in his one-room apartment where he lives alone.
Moscow and Kyiv are battling for control of the Donbas, a fertile and industrial region in eastern Ukraine where a conflict with Russia-backed separatists has raged since 2014. In recent weeks, Russia has made significant gains and is poised to fully occupy Luhansk province, which along with Donetsk province makes up the region. Attacks on key cities like Kramatorsk and Sloviansk have increased dramatically, killing and wounding scores of civilians weekly.
Since the war began, Ilchenko has been unable to call his son and grandson, who live in Moscow. Although he is still somewhat self-sufficient, Ilchenko is nearly immobile. Volunteers make sure he gets regular deliveries of bread, water and cigarettes; neighbors call in from time to time.
The windows of his apartment were blown out in an earlier attack. As he spoke, an air raid siren wailed. But Ilchenko smiled and shrugged.
“Where would I run to when the sirens start? I have no basement, so where? In this building, we all stay right here,” he said.
In urging the evacuation, Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said it would allow the Ukrainian army to better defend towns, adding that about 80% of the region had departed by Monday.
“Once there are less people, we will be able to concentrate more on our enemy,” Kyrylenko said, adding that shelling had intensified and was “very chaotic.”
Observers say Sloviansk and Kramatorsk could end up like Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, cities now under Russian control after bombardment so ferocious that they are practically uninhabitable.
“I will be more severe this time — people should leave,” Kyrylenko said.
Yet for many, the urge to stay is strong, because they are retirees or have incomes so low that they fear they cannot support themselves away from what Kyrylenko called their “comfort zone.”
Others worry they won’t be welcome in western Ukraine — a concern based on a perception that some of their countrymen resent the predominantly Russian-speaking easterners and blame them for the war.
A few harbor pro-Moscow sympathies — either from nostalgia for their Soviet past or from watching Russian state TV. Still others don’t believe their lives will change significantly under a Russian or a Ukrainian flag.
Sloviansk Mayor Vadym Liakh told AP that whatever the motivations are for those who stay, “we see that when their homes are ruined, having only the slippers on their feet with one plastic bag, they leave. They do not think about the money.”
Like Ilchenko, Maria Savon has no plans to leave Kramatorsk. Waiting in line for food under a blinding sun, the 85-year-old is a stooped and fragile figure. When she speaks, however, her high voices rings out across the square.
“Why should I leave? Where one is born, one must die. This is our land. We are not needed there, from time immemorial. Old people, as far as I know, even ask for their native earth before they die,” she said, her voice cracking with emotion.
Savon said she wants to live in a country ruled by Ukrainians — not Russians — but she also is suspicious of the West. She wants President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cut ties with Europe and the U.S. President Joe Biden, and agree to a cease-fire with Moscow.
Her feelings illustrate the complexity of public opinion in the Donbas.
“I’ll tell you honestly, I feel sorry for the young people, the young men who are dying. I would take that Zelenskyy and tear him apart, along with Biden, with America, with all those fascists,” she said.
A retiree fishing on the Kazennyi Torets River said he loves his hometown but is too old to fight.
“Of course, it would be a shame to leave. Without the apartment, what would I leave my children? We will wait until this ends,” said the man, who identified himself only as Viktor for fear of reprisal.
Then there are those like 38-year-old Lena Ravlis — both terrified to stay and terrified to go.
“Of course it is very dangerous here, but the road out is very dangerous too,” she said, citing the horrific attack in April on Kramatorsk’s train station that killed 59 civilians and wounded over 100, including children.
Still, as Russian troops march west, a steady flow of people are leaving towns caught in the crosshairs of war. Hundreds depart daily on a train from Pokrovsk. Liakh, the Sloviansk mayor, said they are given food and places to stay in western Ukraine and can register for compensation.
One woman who asked to be identified only by her first name, Olena, also for security reasons, said that when she fled Sloviansk last week with her small child, she was shocked by the destruction.
“We waited too long. But finally I decided to save my child and myself. They were shelling us with every weapon in existence,” she said.
The streets of Kramatorsk are eerily quiet. Most shops have closed and the last working cafes are boarded up. This once-vibrant city with a prewar population of about 150,000 is mostly empty in anticipation of the Russian advance.
Ilchenko said he sometimes feels lonely. “It’s bad when the blues gets you, and then other times it’s fine,” he said sadly.
A former soldier in the Soviet army, he’s furious at the Russians and wants them “expelled as soon as possible.”
As Ilchenko spoke, his neighbor, also a solo pensioner, got ready to cook potatoes for lunch on a makeshift outdoor stove since there is no cooking gas in the district. Another woman lives on the building’s top floor.
“That’s it, the rest are gone,” Ilchenko said.
“Let them leave. It’s better than getting bombed,” he added. “I only wish they knew where they were going. What if it’s the same there as it is here? You can run from the bombs. But bombs are bombs, they don’t pick and choose.”
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: November 12, 2021 to March 2, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 16, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Grab Holdings Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Grab's driver supply declined during the third quarter; (2) as a result, Grab continued to invest heavily in driver and consumer incentives to "preemptively recalibrate driver supply"; (3) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted, including, among other things, a significant decline in revenue; and (4) 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.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Grab Holdings you have until May 16, 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 Grab Holdings 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 GRAB lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/grab-holdings-limited-loss-submission-form?id=25797&from=4.
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FLANIGAN'S REPORTS EARNINGS
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 11:19 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC., (NYSE AMERICAN: BDL) owners and operators of the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, today announced results for the 13 weeks and the 39 weeks ended July 2, 2022. The table below sets forth the results on a comparative basis with the 13 weeks and 39 weeks ended July 3, 2021.
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(NEXSTAR) – If you go to your local pharmacy or vaccination site, you’ll be getting a new type of COVID-19 shot these days. It’s a bivalent booster shoot, meaning it contains parts of the original COVID-19 variant and the omicron variant that’s grown dominant in 2022.
The new formulation is designed to give you better protection against the type of coronavirus circling now, but does a new type of vaccine mean it will feel different?
“All the side effects from the bivalent booster (in clinical trials) were very similar to what we saw with the regular booster and even going back to the initial vaccination,” said Andrew Pekosz, a virologist with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in a recent media briefing. “Most often it’s redness at the site of inoculation, some soreness, feeling tired for a day or two afterwards — all the same side effects we’re seeing at relatively the same rates with the bivalent booster.”
Other common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine in adults — whether it’s the updated formula or not — include headaches, fever, chills and nausea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In kids, the most common side effects are a bit different. For really young children, between 6 months and 3 years old, you’ll often see soreness at the injection site, but also swollen lymph nodes, irritability, sleepiness or loss of appetite.
In children 4 to 17 years old, the side effects are more similar to what adults see. Side effects in this age group are more likely to occur after the second dose, the CDC says.
The CDC says side effects are usually mild and pass within a day or two.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of two bivalent COVID-19 boosters. The Moderna shot is available for adults, while the Pfizer shot is available for people 12 and older.
It’s hard to say how much better these boosters will protect us from the virus than the last version, because tests of this exact recipe have only just begun in people.
The FDA cleared the new boosters based in large part on human studies of a similarly tweaked vaccine that’s just been recommended by regulators in Europe. Those tweaked shots target an earlier omicron strain, BA.1, that circulated last winter, and studies found they revved up people’s virus-fighting antibodies.
With that earlier omicron version now replaced by BA.4 and BA.5, the FDA ordered an additional tweak to the shots — and tests in mice showed they spark an equally good immune response.
There’s no way to know if antibodies produced by an omicron-matched booster might last longer than a few months. But a booster is also supposed to strengthen immune system memory, adding to protection against serious illness from the ever-mutating virus.
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Production Team will film during National Dog Adoption Event, Lucky's Mutt Madness
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)'s TurfMutt Foundation is proud to announce a renewed partnership with Mission Unstoppable and Lucky Dog on CBS. Both shows are produced by Hearst Media Production Group.
Filming begins this fall at Lucky's Mutt Madness, a national dog adoption event held during Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, in Louisville, Kentucky, October 18-21.
"We're thrilled to be working again with Mission Unstoppable and Lucky Dog, and welcome them to Equip Exposition and Mutt Madness this year," said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition. "The energy and innovation in our industry are off the charts right now as America has renewed its commitment to outdoor living over the last few years. Our mission to make that outdoor life easier and more powerful aligns well with both shows."
The TurfMutt Foundation and its spokesdog, Mulligan, the "TurfMutt," are dedicated to educating people on ways to create purposeful and environmentally-responsible living landscapes that everyone, including pets and wildlife, can enjoy. It also supports animal rescue, rehabilitation and adoption, including sponsoring Lucky's Mutt Madness in conjunction with the Kentucky Humane Society.
Kiser adds, "Mutt Madness connects dogs needing homes with the very people who create the amazing landscapes families and their pets enjoy. Every year more than a dozen dogs find their forever home with an Equip Expo attendee through our event."
Lucky's Mutt Madness mission aligns well with Lucky Dog, an Emmy award winning show whose hosts rescue unwanted pups and place them with loving families and which has been part of the CBS Saturday morning lineup for nine seasons. The TurfMutt Foundation sponsored pet-friendly backyard makeovers and viewer tips in Lucky Dog, from 2015-2019 and again in 2022.
The TurfMutt Foundation also sponsored a May 2022 episode on careers in tree care on Mission Unstoppable, an educational series featuring women on the cutting edge of science and technology. The climbing arborists featured previously on the show will also be at Equip Expo demonstrating climbing skills in a live tree set up in Freedom Hall.
Equip Exposition is the sixth largest trade show in the United States with a million square feet of exhibit space including a 30 acre Outdoor Demo Yard at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) and is attended by more than 20,000 people. Lucky's Mutt Madness will be held Thursday, October 20 at the show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Freedom Hall at the KEC.
About TurfMutt
TurfMutt was created by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute's (OPEI) TurfMutt Foundation and has reached more than 70 million children, educators and families since 2009. Through education partners such as Weekly Reader, Discovery Education and Scholastic, TurfMutt has taught students and teachers how to "save the planet, one yard at a time." Today, TurfMutt is an official USGBC® Education Partner and part of their global LEARNING LAB. TurfMutt has been an education resource at the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Apple, the Center for Green Schools, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) project, Climate Change Live, Petfinder and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2017, the TurfMutt animated video series won the coveted Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award for Best Interstitial Series. TurfMutt's personal, home habitat was featured in the 2017-2020 Wildlife Habitat Council calendars. More information at www.TurfMutt.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - New Pacific Metals Corp. ("New Pacific" or the "Company") reports its unaudited consolidated financial results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, the third quarter of fiscal 2022. All figures are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
- Reported assay results of the 2021-2022 drill program at Silver Sand Project. The 2021 drill programs comprise structural orientation drilling, step-out and infill drilling as well as exploration drilling. Assay results of all 55 holes completed in 2021 and results of 13 holes from 48 holes in 10,520 m completed during the quarter under the 2022 drill program have been received;
- Reported assay results of 25 drill holes from the discovery drill program completed in 2021 at the Carangas Silver-Gold Project. All drill holes with assay results intersected silver-rich polymetallic mineralization near surface with some deep holes intersecting a wide zone of gold mineralization below; and
- Maintained working capital of $34.7 million, sufficient to advance the Silver Sand Project, the Carangas Project and other regional exploration initiatives.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $1.41 million or $0.01 per share (three months ended March 31, 2021 – net loss of $1.69 million or $0.01 per share). The Company's financial results were mainly impacted by the following: (i) operating expenses of $1.52 million compared to $1.60 million in the prior year quarter; (ii) income from investments of $0.12 million compared to $0.07 million in the prior year quarter; and (iii) foreign exchange loss of $0.04 million compared to loss of $0.16 million in the prior year quarter.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2022, net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company was $4.08 million or 0.03 per share compared to net loss of $4.59 million or 0.03 per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2021.
Operating expenses for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 were $1.52 million and $4.49 million, respectively (three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 - $1.60 million and $4.38 million, respectively).
Income from investments for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $0.12 million (three months ended March 31, 2021 – $0.07 million) and is comprised of a $60,323 gain on the Company's equity investments (three months ended March 31, 2021 – gain of $37,223), a $34,037 gain on bonds (three months ended March 31, 2021 – loss of $6,039), $nil income from dividends (three months ended March 31, 2021 – income of $1,411), and $30,500 interest earned from cash accounts (three months ended March 31, 2021 - $39,152).
For the nine months ended March 31, 2022, income from investments was $0.21 million (nine months ended March 31, 2021 – income of $0.61 million).
Foreign exchange loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $0.04 million (three months ended March 31, 2021 – loss of $0.16 million). The Company holds a large portion of cash and short-term investments in USD to support its operations in Bolivia. Revaluation of these USD-denominated financial assets to their CAD functional currency equivalents resulted in unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss for the relevant reporting periods. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the USD depreciated by 1.4% against the CAD (from 1.2678 to 1.2496) while in the prior year quarter the USD depreciated by 1.2% against the CAD (from 1.2732 to 1.2575).
For the nine months ended March 31, 2022, foreign exchange gain was $0.16 million (nine months ended March 31, 2021 – loss of $0.83 million).
Working Capital: As of March 31, 2022, the Company had working capital of $34.7 million.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
SILVER SAND PROJECT
On April 6, 2022, the Company reported the assay results of the 2021-2022 drill programs for the Silver Sand Project. The 2021 drill programs comprise structure orientation drilling, step-out and infill drilling as well as exploration drilling. Assay results of all 55 drill holes in 13,313.7 m completed in 2021 have been received. The 2022 drill program is planned at 15,000 m of infill and step-out drilling. The aim of the resource infill drilling is to improve the confidence in the continuity of mineralization in the core area of Silver Sand and upgrade resource categories, and the step-out drilling is to test the extension of the major mineralized zones up and down dip as well as on strike. As of the date of this news release, a total of 10,520 m in 48 holes were completed, for which assay results of 13 holes have been received.
For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, total expenditures of $1.02 million and $4.44 million, respectively (three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 - $0.88 million and $2.23 million, respectively) were capitalized under the project.
CARANGAS PROJECT
On June 29, 2021, the Company announced the commencement of an initial 2021 discovery drill program at the Carangas Project to test near-surface bulk-tonnage and high-grade vein-hosted silver-rich polymetallic targets centered on and adjacent to the historically exploited West and East Dome areas. Total drilling of 13,209 m was completed in 35 holes under the 2021 discovery drill program, defining a mineralized area of approximately 1,000 m long by 700 m wide and up to 400 m in depth. On February 10 and 23, 2022, the Company announced assays results of 25 drill holes, with the remaining 10 drill holes pending. All drill holes with assay results intersected silver-rich polymetallic mineralization near surface with some deep holes intersecting a wide zone of gold mineralization below.
Following the success of the 2021 discovery drill program, the Company has commenced a 2022 resource definition drill program during the quarter with initial planned meterage of 30,000 m which could be extended to 40,000 m or more if on-going drill results continue to be encouraging.
For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, total expenditures of $1.16 million and $3.13 million, respectively (three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 - $nil and $nil, respectively) were capitalized under the project.
SILVERSTRIKE PROJECT
During 2020, the Company's exploration team completed reconnaissance and detailed mapping and sampling programs on the northern portion of the project. The results to date indicate good to excellent exploration potential for hosting narrow, high-grade, near-surface broad-zones of silver mineralization. The Company is planning a discovery drill program in 2022 to test the northern and central areas of the project.
For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, total expenditures of $0.03 million and $0.04 million, respectively (three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 - $0.43 million and $1.40 million, respectively) were capitalized under the project.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") and the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and notes thereto for the corresponding period, which have been filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.newpacificmetals.com.
QUALIFIED PERSON
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Alex Zhang, P. Geo., Vice President of Exploration, who is a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Resources ("NI 43-101"). The Qualified Person has verified the information disclosed herein and are not aware of any significant risks and uncertainties that could be expected to affect the reliability or confidence in the information discussed herein.
ABOUT NEW PACIFIC
New Pacific is a Canadian exploration and development company with precious metal projects, including the flagship Silver Sand Project, the Silverstrike Project and the Carangas Project, all of which are located in Bolivia. The Company is focused on progressing the development of the Silver Sand Project, exploring the Carangas broad silver-gold Project, recently discovered in 2021 and initiating the exploration of the historic silver mining district of the Silverstrike Project.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. Any statements or information that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects", "is expected", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "assumes", "intends", "strategies", "targets", "goals", "forecasts", "objectives", "budgets", "schedules", "potential" or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements or information. Such statements include, but are not limited to: statements regarding anticipated exploration, drilling, development, construction, and other activities or achievements of the Company; timing of receipt of permits and regulatory approvals; timing and content of the PEA, and estimates of the Company's revenues and capital expenditures.
Forward-looking statements or information are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements or information, including, without limitation, risks relating to: global economic and social impact of COVID-19; fluctuating equity prices, bond prices, commodity prices; calculation of resources, reserves and mineralization, general economic conditions, foreign exchange risks, interest rate risk, foreign investment risk; loss of key personnel; conflicts of interest; dependence on management, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, environmental risks, operations and political conditions, the regulatory environment in Bolivia and Canada, risks associated with community relations and corporate social responsibility, and other factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended June 30, 2021 and its other public filings.
This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements or information.
The forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates, assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date of this news release that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates, assumptions, beliefs, expectations and options include, but are not limited to, those related to the Company's ability to carry on current and future operations, including: the duration and effects of COVID-19 on our operations and workforce; development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; the Company's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the stabilization of the political climate in Bolivia; the Company's ability to obtain and maintain social license at its mineral properties; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits, including the ratification and approval of the Mining Production Contract with COMIBOL by the Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia; the ability of the Company's Bolivian partner to convert the exploration licenses at the Carangas Project to AMC; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. Other than specifically required by applicable laws, the Company is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any such obligation to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US INVESTORS
This news release, including the documents incorporated by reference herein, has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws. All mining terms used herein but not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in NI 43-101.
Accordingly, information contained in this news release and the documents incorporated by reference herein containing descriptions of the Company's mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
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The groundbreaking marketing, media and entertainment studio will meet and connect with fans and partners around the world right where they are through storytelling-focused and data-driven creative content.
LANDOVER, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Washington Commanders have established an in-house branded entertainment studio called Washington Branded. This new creative arm will offer partners two collaborative options – original content and branded content – focused on the creation of cross-platform content that fans and wider audiences see as entertainment they genuinely want to watch. With talent from a variety of brand, entertainment, media, sports and film backgrounds, Washington Branded is set to stand apart from other similar entities in the industry.
"The idea of the studio was born from a process of honest self-reflection and an analysis of ever-changing brand and consumer needs," said Chief Creative & Digital Officer Will Misselbrook. "In today's fragmented media world, where technology enables consumers to control what, where and when they experience their entertainment, traditional methods of reaching audiences aren't enough. By harnessing the power of storytelling, we're seeking to break through and engage wherever fans and audiences happen to be, leading to deeper, long-lasting connections."
While still relatively new in the NFL, the effectiveness of a branded entertainment studio in increasing reach and leveling up engagement has been demonstrated in other spaces, including streaming services and news media outlets. Through Washington Branded, partners will have the ability to take advantage of the organization's robust creative team, comprised of content creators, designers, producers, marketing, innovation and social media specialists, and more, who will work thoroughly and thoughtfully to produce innovative programming from idea to execution.
"We've already done considerable work to improve our fan experience and expand our partnership offering. Under Will's leadership, we've continued to push our creative strategy in new and exciting ways. The Commanders' recent rebrand is a perfect example of that," Team President Jason Wright said.
With its emphasis on staking a new position in entertainment, Washington Branded reflects and propels the values and spirit central to the kickoff of the Commanders era. The tenets that guide the studio's work, which include being authentic, modern, inclusive and innovative, mirror those that have energized the team's next chapter.
"Washington Branded is yet another important part of our commercial transformation and multi-pronged approach to becoming an innovative and inclusive business of the future," Washington Commanders' Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Greg Resh said.
The launch of the team's new name and brand identity in early February provided the first opportunities for Washington Branded to showcase its content creation capabilities. Over the last several months, the studio has produced buzzworthy, eye-catching content that's driven millions to the Commanders' platforms. The team's four-part docuseries "Making the Brand", which gave fans a peek behind the curtain of an unprecedented rebrand, generated four million views. Tapping into nostalgia, inspiration, excitement and legacy in chronicling the journey to the team's new identity, the team's official brand launch film became the Commanders' most-watched video of all time with 14 million social views.
Utilizing Washington's legacy as a world-renowned professional sports franchise, Washington Branded is ideally situated to serve brands around the world and put forth unrivalled content that will measurably inspire and entertain audiences.
To learn more about Washington Branded, visit www.washingtonbranded.co
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About the Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders were founded in Boston in 1932 and are one of the original members of the NFL's Eastern Division. A proud and storied franchise, the Team has won five World Championship titles including the 1937 and 1942 National Football League Championship games, as well as Super Bowls XVII, XXII and XXVI. The Washington Commanders relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1937. Since then, the team has become one of the most recognizable professional sports franchises in history, featuring multiple Hall of Fame coaches, 19 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and one recipient of the Walter Payton Man of The Year Award, Darrell Green. Since 1997, the team has played their home games at FedExField, a multi-purpose stadium located in Landover, MD. Washington Commanders' Football Operations are headquartered at the Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Virginia, and their Business Operations are headquartered at FedExField.
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Founder Oliviero Colmignoli celebrates the holiday by offering to ship his slow-cured Olli salami to any salami fan in the U.S. named Oliver or Olivia Oceanside, Calif., company will also provide free tastes to San Diegans at Sept. 7 Little Italy Mercato Farmer's Market
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olli Salumeria, the only brand that makes authentic Italian-style salami in the U.S. according to the multigeneration traditions of one of Italy's foremost salami families, is going big for National Salami Day on Sept. 7.
Starting today, Olli Founder and President Oliviero Colmignoli, whose nickname formed the basis for the company, is personally offering to send free samples of his popular slow-cured salami to any other salami lover in the U.S. named Oliver (or Olivia) who completes a simple request on Olli's Instagram or Facebook page through Sept. 7.
As a courtesy to San Diegans, the Oceanside, Calif.-based company is also passing out free Olli salami products to visitors to the Olli Salumeria booth at the Sept. 7 edition of the Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market in downtown San Diego.
National Salami Day is an annual holiday established in 2006 by the Salami Appreciation Society, a group of amateur salami admirers determined to raise salami's profile in the world of deli meat.
The two special giveaways are part of Olli Salumeria's week-long National Salami Day celebration, which also includes a product donation to the San Diego Food Bank, and holiday-themed social posts and other activations. Both giveaways are on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
"At Olli Salumeria, we're always looking for fun new reasons to introduce Americans to the sweeter, less-acidic taste of our slow-cured Italian salami – so what better opportunity than National Salami Day?" said Colmignoli. "Beyond our national fans, we wanted to offer something special to our salami-loving neighbors right here in San Diego County."
All salami fans named Oliver, Olivia or a similar name can enter between Sept 1-7 to receive multiple varieties of Olli salami while supplies last, and one lucky recipient will be chosen at random to receive a year's supply of Olli salami including pre-sliced, chubs, antipasto trays and snack packs.
To qualify for the free salami, participants must click the link in bio on the Olli Instagram page, or a similar button on the OLLI Salumeria Facebook page, to complete a simple Google entry form and upload a photo or video explaining how they will enjoy their Olli Salumeria salami. There is no cost to enter, and all entries must be received by 12am EDT on Sept. 7, 2022. For full giveaway rules and regulations, visit here.
The Little Italy Mercato is open Sept. 7 (and every Wednesday) from 9:30am to 1:30pm on West Date Street between India Street and State Street in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego. Admission is free, and all attendees are welcome to visit Olli's both to receive free OLLI® salami products.
Led by Colmignoli, the grandson of cured-meat legend Ferruccio Fiorucci, Olli Salumeria is driven to introducing Americans to salami slow-cured in the Italian method. From state-of-the-art processing facilities in Oceanside, Calif., which Oliviero and his team selected for its Mediterranean climate, Olli combines vegetarian-fed, 100% antibiotic- and nitrate-free pork, genuine Italian recipes, curing techniques, never heat treated and quality with a commitment to becoming the first 100% preservative-free Italian salami producer in America.
Olli can be found nationally at Walmart and on Amazon, and at an increasing number of regional supermarkets and specialty retailers across the country.
For more information on the Olli story, curing technique and products, visit www.olli.com or follow Olli Salumeria Americana on Facebook and Instagram.
About Olli Salumeria
Olli Salumeria is a U.S.-based salumeria (Italian for "delicatessen") that faithfully carries on fourth
generations of the salami-making traditions of one of Italy's most famous salami families. Named after Oliviero Colmignoli, the grandson of cured-meat legend Ferruccio Fiorucci. who produced his first salami in 1850, Olli is driven to introducing Americans to the sweeter, less acidic taste of salami slow-cured in the Italian method. The company offers a growing line of snack packs, antipasto, pre-sliced trays, individual sticks and bulk, charcuterie-worthy salami chubs to preferred retailers, discriminating foodies, natural snack lovers and those simply wanting an authentic taste of Italy.
From state-of-the-art processing facilities in Oceanside, Calif., which Oliviero and his team selected for its Mediterranean climate, Olli combines genuine Italian recipes, curing techniques and quality with a commitment to becoming the first 100% preservative free Italian salami producer in America.
Olli can be found nationally at Walmart and on Amazon, at select Whole Foods locations, Albertsons and at regional supermarkets and specialty retailers across the country. To find an Olli retailer near you, go to www.olli.com/locate-products.
For more information on the Olli story, curing technique and products, visit www.olli.com or follow Olli Salumeria Americana on Facebook and Instagram.
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Results reveal effectiveness of assistive technology tools and the correlation to students success
Student with dyslexia shares insight into why all students should be given early access to these tools
WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and digital learning tools for education, released new survey results on the current state of teaching and learning for students with dyslexia. The survey, concluding in March 2022, reflects insights from more than 3,000 school staff representing thousands of schools across the country. The goal was to identify common problems in student teaching and learning that could be addressed, and to help build better, more inclusive learning environments.
According to nearly half of the teachers surveyed, assistive technology is one of the top approaches that helps students with dyslexia, along with reading and phonemic awareness instruction. With one billion people globally living with a non-visible disability, such as dyslexia, it is critical that all students have the tools they need to understand and learn. How students digest information and communicate their knowledge looks different for everyone. More inclusive approaches to learning, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), are the future of education.
"I have severe dyslexia and looking back, I could have benefited from having early access to assistive technology that was designed for people just like me," said Sierra Goodfellow, a current student. "Instead, I endured many barriers and obstacles while learning. It wasn't until much later that I finally found an assistive technology tool that understood me. I had thought something was wrong with me when really I needed a tool that was made for someone who thinks differently."
"It would be extremely valuable for students like Sierra and teachers of students with dyslexia if the right accommodations were always available from the start," said Martin McKay, Founder and CEO, Texthelp. "All students should have a choice in how they learn. For Sierra, that was being able to understand the text by listening to it being read aloud."
More than 52 percent of teachers surveyed find 'a lot of value' in providing students with dyslexia access to assistive technology tools. However, more than 54 percent of the respondents said their district will only provide accommodations to students who show a need. Providing tools to only those students who 'show' signs of their disability or disclose their learning challenges leaves out many students who are either undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or are afraid to disclose their diagnosis to indicate the support that they need.
"It is critical that all school districts provide assistive technology tools to every student, whether or not they are neurodivergent, neurotypical, or physically disabled," said McKay. "Providing tools for all students can bolster inclusivity in the classroom and welcomes all types of learners. Students should be attuned to how they learn best. Thoughtful, inclusive practices in the classroom make learning easier and more enjoyable for everyone."
- 52% find assistive technology tools to be highly valuable for students with dyslexia
- Most districts provide free tools, such as built-in tools (71.73%) and free accessibility apps (54.87%), to students as a source of reading/writing accommodations
- Respondents felt that the best ways to make assistive technology more impactful for students with dyslexia are:
Having options in how neurodivergent students learn and express their knowledge can have a profound impact on their success. The survey results also found that more than 53 percent of teachers find it highly valuable for students with dyslexia to be able to comprehend text at grade level by listening to it.
Visit Texthelp's website to read more about these results, or to find more details and recommendations for teachers.
Founded in 1996, the Texthelp Group is a global technology company helping people all over the world to understand and to be understood. It has led the way in creating innovative technology for the education and workplace sectors for the last three decades.
Texthelp believes in a world where difference, disability or language are no longer barriers. It is focused on helping all people learn, understand, and communicate through the use of digital education and accessibility tools.
With over 50 million users worldwide, the Texthelp suite of products includes Read&Write, Equatio®, WriQ®, OrbitNote®, ReachDeck® and FluencyTutor® which work alongside existing platforms such as Microsoft Office and G-suite, enabling them to be integrated quickly into any classroom or workplace with ease.
In 2021, Texthelp acquired the Lingit Group, Wizkids and Don Johnston Inc. By combining capabilities and knowledge across the group, Texthelp can now provide a whole suite of literacy and numeracy support to a greater number of end-users across more geographies. To learn more about Texthelp, visit www.texthelp.com.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for EKSO, F, GE, NIO, and LCID.
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REDMOND, Wash., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. will publish fiscal year 2022 third-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, on the Microsoft Investor Relations website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be made available at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
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San Francisco Elite Academy has established a complete player pathway by announcing a strategic partnership with Metro FC, where players in the Bay Area will now develop and compete at the youth level while having the ability to pursue a professional pathway through SF Elite Metro.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco Elite Academy and Metro FC announced a strategic partnership expected to expand competitive opportunities and foster the overall growth of community soccer initiatives in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Metro FC will now become SF Elite Metro and serve as the men's program of the San Francisco Elite Academy, thus creating an established player pathway to the professional ranks for male student-athletes and the opportunity for a full-circle developmental player lifecycle under the SF Elite umbrella.
"It's our honor to work with a youth soccer club as established and integrated into the community like San Francisco Elite Academy. Together we'll be able to create opportunities that can provide a one-stop pathway to the professional ranks for boys playing in the Bay Area," said SF Elite Metro's Francis Langbein.
For seven years, the highly regarded community-facing youth soccer club, San Francisco Elite Academy, has served the San Francisco Bay Area through its purpose-driven mission and influential socioeconomic footprint centered on inclusivity and unparalleled access to the game of soccer.
In providing the San Francisco soccer community with top-tier competitive platforms in the Girls Academy League, Boys MLS Next, National Premier League (NPL), and now NISA Nation and the SFSFL, San Francisco Elite Academy has long established itself as a proven player pathway that provides opportunities at every level of the game for youth student-athletes.
"The SF Elite Metro partnership embodies our club's intentional desire to cultivate and expand the game of soccer in the San Francisco Bay Area by working together to provide youth student-athletes with a clear vision of just where the game can take them. Our purpose exists in our community, so this partnership will continue SF Elite's efforts to create inclusive opportunities for players at every level while remaining steadfast in developing better people to become better soccer players," said Joe Dugan, President and Executive Director of San Francisco Elite Academy.
San Francisco (SF) Elite Metro is currently a member of NISA Nation, a full-year league providing independent amateur clubs a groundbreaking path to professional status and features two men's teams in the SFSFL.
ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO ELITE ACADEMY:
San Francisco Elite Academy is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization born out of the belief that club soccer should be accessible to all. SF Elite has created an inclusive, equitable, and accessible player pathway for youth student-athletes across the San Francisco Bay Area through our intentional club structure. San Francisco Elite Academy is one of the original 59 clubs nationwide to be recognized by U.S. Club Soccer as a Players First organization.
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ATLANTA, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) announces the acquisition of Verso Luxury Apartments, a 250-unit, new in 2020, "Big House" concept, multifamily asset in the booming Davenport submarket of Orlando, FL. Located at the heart of Central Florida's high-growth, I-4 corridor near master-planned communities, ChampionsGate and Reunion, Verso is a greatly differentiated apartment experience with rare walkability in a highly amenitized suburban setting.
"ECI is excited to add Verso to our growing apartment portfolio in Central/Southwest Florida where we have purchased four apartment communities totaling nearly 1,000 units for nearly $300 million in the last 12 months," said ECI Chief Acquisitions Officer, Scott Levitt. "We expect to be a long-term holder of this property, and, we believe its Davenport location will continue to enjoy strong population, residential and commercial growth for many years to come as it fully builds out."
Residents of Verso's low-density (13 units per acre), two-story, stone-accented buildings will appreciate features including attached garages for 44% of the units, 100% individual entries, and high-end interior finishes. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging to 1,427 square feet provide spacious residences with a custom home feel. Verso is steps away from more than 150,000 square feet of retail destinations including a Publix-anchored shopping center and numerous new restaurants and service options. The nearby flourishing industrial corridor continues to attract blue chip companies and generate job opportunities for those living in the area.
Community features include:
- Expansive Clubhouse
- Pristine Resort-Style Swimming Pool with Sun Shelf and Private Cabanas
- Relaxing Spa
- Outdoor Kitchen and Grill Area
- Outdoor Fire Pit
- Game / Multi-Media Room
- Full Circuit Fitness Center
- Yoga & Fitness-On-Demand Studio
- Guest Suite Rental
- Parcel Lockers
- Secure, Gated Access Community
- Resident Coffee Bar
Individual units include:
- 9 & 10-foot Ceiling Heights
- Curved Archways
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel, Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Tile Backsplash
- Contemporary, Designer Cabinetry in Two Color Schemes
- Breakfast Nooks with Industrial Glass Pendant Lighting
- NEST Thermostat
- Wood-Style Plank Flooring (carpeted bedrooms)
- Walk-In, California Closets
- Crown Molding Throughout
- Electronic Keyless Entry
- USB Charging Ports
- Dual Vanities & Walk-In Showers*
- Full-Size Washer & Dryers
- Fenced-In Backyards*
ECI extends its appreciation to Brett Moss and Tyler Swidler of Berkadia's Orlando office for their representation of the seller.
About ECI Group
For more than 50 years, ECI Group has been one of the most highly regarded, privately owned real estate organizations in the United States. The firm is fully integrated, with development, construction, investment and property management groups that have garnered national recognition for innovation and performance in the multifamily industry. With a portfolio of more than 7,900 units either existing or under construction located throughout the Southeast, ECI is strategically positioned to continue to be a leader in the multifamily industry. For more information, visit www.ecigroups.com.
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Critical insights reveal how edtech is transforming the classroom; 81% of educators say we are now closer to fully realizing the potential of technology in teaching
BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the 2022 Educator Confidence Report, released today from learning technology company HMH, confidence in the education profession has dropped for the second year in a row. An annual barometer for how educators across the country are feeling about the state of teaching and learning, today's report found more than 3 in 4 (76%) educators feel negatively about the state of the teaching profession in the U.S. The Educator Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence (out of 100), continues to drop and now sits at 40.0—its lowest in the report's history—down from 42.7 in 2021 and 49.0 in 2020.
According to HMH's research, which surveyed more than 1,000 K-12 classroom teachers and 125+ administrators, educator retention hinges on immediate needs more than long-term developments, including improved salary and benefits, support for educator well-being and adequate funding for the classroom. Conducted between May and June in partnership with MarketCast, the report revealed three major themes for achieving success in the future: Connection, Community and Customization.
Connection: A Digital-First Era
When it comes to technology, educators see strong connections between the teacher, student, classroom and home as the top priority. Seventy-three percent of educators report feeling technology is significantly more integrated into the classroom now than pre-pandemic, with tools to communicate between teachers and parents (63%) and tools that deliver interactive learning opportunities to students (57%) most favored among teachers. Even more, 68% of educators said edtech has become essential to the classroom.
Importantly, survey results showed that educators realize the potential in classroom technology and can visualize how it fits into their workflow. 81% report the experiences of the last two years have moved education closer to fully realizing the potential of technology in teaching. Educators are most excited about easy-to-use technology that can be used in-classroom and remotely (63%).
"We believe that the future of learning will be powered to a meaningful degree by technology yet centered on human connection, and this year's survey data gives us clear insight into how to realize that vision," said Jack Lynch, CEO of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. "Educators are telling us that today's status quo isn't cutting it, but they also see a path to the future. Importantly, that path relies on addressing basic needs like wellbeing and mental health concerns, both for teachers and students, supported by connected technology that allows educators and focus on what matters most, human relationships."
Community: A Need for Broad Support
Educators report needing more consideration for their overall wellbeing now, with 78% of educators stating that their top concern is the mental health of their peers. The majority also need more aid in the classroom, with 64% saying they need adequate funding for classroom supplies and resources. According to today's educators, improved salary and benefits (90%) and more support for educator well-being (67%) would make the profession more appealing to new educators.
"On top of concerns around student wellness and performance, educators are increasingly worried about their peers," said Francie Alexander, Chief Research Officer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. "To nurture their needs, we must invest in tools to help our educators make the connections with their networks in ways that best serve them. Parents, administrators, policymakers and community members are all needed to support teachers and foster a new generation of educators."
Customization: Personalization for Students and Educators
Data shows that educators believe the future of the classroom is personalized—for both students and teachers, with data-driven, personalized edtech solutions making it possible to meet everyone where they are. 79% of educators say customized learning based on what students know and what they need would most transform learning and teaching in the future.
With pandemic-induced interrupted learning continuing to stay top of mind in the classroom, educators said the top tools to aid sustained learning recovery were targeted instructional materials or resources (62%), followed by supplemental resources (55%). When looking ahead, 65% of educators say technology solutions that connect instruction—including supplemental and remediation work—and assessment on one platform are will transform the next era of education.
Additional key findings from the eighth annual Educator Confidence Report include:
- Community support for teacher compensation is key for not only retention, but for the future of the profession. Concerns about teacher salaries are up 16% since 2020, and when looking forward to the next school year, a higher salary would be most motivating for educators, especially teachers (84%).
- Teachers are looking for more appreciation, respect and "trust in their experience." When considering long-term developments to support the profession, educators want increased community support and engagement (52%) – as respect for the role of the teacher is down 26% since 2020 and a strengthening of the connection between families and schools has dipped 18% since 2020.
- Educator and student wellbeing emerges as a top theme coming out of the pandemic. 61% of educators agree the most positive thing to come out of pandemic-era schooling is the increased attention paid to student social and emotional needs. For this reason, there is a strong agreement around the need for well-planned SEL programs (87%).
About the Educator Confidence Report
The Educator Confidence Report is an annual independent study, distributed to a diverse national cross section. The eighth annual Educator Confidence Report, underwritten by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and conducted between May-June 2022 with MarketCast, surveyed more than 1,200 educators, including 1,058 teachers and 143 administrators.
Learn more about the 2022 Educator Confidence Report at hmhco.com/ecr.
About HMH
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
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Nation Faces 600,000 apartment deficit, 4.7 million fewer affordable apartments
ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst demographic shifts and lingering pandemic-impacts on the population and broader economy, the U.S. faces a pressing need to build 4.3 million new apartments by 2035, according to a new study commissioned by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC).
Based on research conducted by Hoyt Advisory Services and Eigen10 Advisors, LLC, commissioned by NAA and NMHC, the data include an estimate of the future demand for apartments in the United States, the 50 states and 50 metro areas, including the District of Columbia. For the purposes of this study, apartments are defined as rental apartments in buildings with five or more units. The data are available on the website www.WeAreApartments.org.
Key findings:
- Shortage of 600,000 apartment homes. The 4.3 million apartment homes needed includes an existing 600,000 apartment home deficit because of underbuilding due in large part to the 2008 financial crisis.
- Loss of affordable units. The number of affordable units (those with rents less than $1,000 per month) declined by 4.7 million from 2015 to 2020.
- Homeownership. Apartment demand also factors in a projected 3.8% increase in the homeownership rate.
- Immigration. Immigration is a significant driver of apartment demand, and levels tapered before the pandemic and have remained low. A reversal of this trend would significantly increase apartment demand.
- Texas, Florida and California. These three states account for 40% of future demand and will require 1.5 million new apartments by 2035.
"The U.S. has undergone tremendously difficult conditions that have fundamentally altered our nation's demographics, but one thing remains certain – there is a need and demand for more rental housing," said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. "Put simply, we do not have enough housing. The U.S. must build 3.7 million new apartments just to meet future demand, on top of a 600,000 unit deficit and loss of 4.7 million affordable apartment homes. It is time to reverse course after decades of underbuilding, and instead pursue responsible and sustainable policies that will not only meet this demand but address the missing middle and loss of affordable housing stock."
"The lack of available housing is holding our country back. Whether it is a multifamily residence, duplex or single-family home, we need a massive supply of new for sale and rental homes – including millions of new apartments by 2035," said NMHC President and CEO Doug Bibby. "Making sure everyone has access to quality, affordable housing is a bipartisan issue, and the industry stands ready to do its part to help create the 4.3 million new apartment homes our country needs."
In conjunction with the study's release, the website www.WeAreApartments.org breaks down the data by each state and 50 key metro areas. Visitors can also use the Apartment Community Estimator – or ACE – a tool that allows users to see the trends in their state or metro area to determine the potential economic impact locally.
For more information, visit www.WeAreApartments.org.
For more than 26 years, the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) have partnered on behalf of America's apartment industry. Drawing on the knowledge and policy expertise of staff in Washington, D.C., as well as the advocacy power of 141 NAA state and local affiliated associations, NAA and NMHC provide a single voice for developers, owners and operators of multifamily rental housing. One-third of all Americans rent their housing, and 40 million of them live in an apartment home.
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 27, to discuss the architecture for its Mars Sample Return campaign.
NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) recently held a systems requirement review as part of the Mars Sample Return campaign's conceptual design phase -- a phase when the architecture is refined and solidified. The briefing will present the architecture proposal that is expected to be finalized in September 2022.
The Mars Sample Return campaign may revolutionize humanity's understanding of Mars by returning scientifically selected samples for study using the most sophisticated instruments around the world. This strategic partnership with ESA will be the first mission to return samples from another planet, including the first launch from the surface of another planet. The samples to be returned – currently being collected by Perseverance during its exploration of Jezero Crater, home to an ancient river-delta – are thought to be the best opportunity to reveal the early evolution of Mars, including the potential for life.
Teleconference participants include:
- Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington
- David Parker, director of Human and Robotic Exploration, ESA
- Jeff Gramling, director, Mars Sample Return Program, NASA
- Francois Spoto, head of Mars exploration group, ESA
Media interested in participating in the call should send their full name, media affiliation, email address, and phone number to Alana Johnson no later than two hours before the start of the call at: alana.r.johnson@nasa.gov. A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy is available online.
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New "Suggested Roles and Responsibilities" features from Trainual increase accountability and streamline documentation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trainual, the leading training management system for small businesses and growing teams, today released an AI-powered documentation engine for outlining roles and responsibilities. The "Suggested Roles" and "Suggested Responsibilities" features allow users of its platform to leverage the learnings of thousands of growing organizations around the world by recommending roles by company type, along with the responsibilities associated with those roles. Trainual accomplishes this with proprietary data that connects which types of trainings have been assigned to comparable job titles from similar businesses in every industry.
Small businesses create 1.5 million jobs annually in the United States, accounting for 64% of annual averages (source). With Suggested Roles and Responsibilities, small business owners and leaders have tools to quickly identify the duties for new roles within their organization, and map training materials to them.
"Every small business is unique. As they grow, so does their employee count and the mix of different roles they have within their companies. And along with each role comes a new set of responsibilities that can take lots of time to think up and document," said Chris Ronzio, CEO and Founder of Trainual. "We decided to make that process easier. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, Trainual is providing small business owners and managers the tools to easily keep their roles up-to-date — and the people that hold them, trained — in record time."
The process is simple. When a company goes to add a new role, they'll automatically see a list of roles (AKA job titles) that similar businesses have added to their companies. After accepting a suggested role in the Trainual app, they'll see a list of suggested responsibilities, curated utilizing AI and Trainual's own machine learning engine. Owners, managers, and employees can then easily add context to all of the responsibilities for every role in the business by documenting or assigning existing content that's most relevant for onboarding and ongoing training.
For more information, or to get started with Trainual and try out Suggested Roles and Responsibilities, visit Trainual.com.
Trainual is a training and knowledge management platform designed to help business teams get people up to speed faster, keep them aligned from anywhere, streamline their systems and processes, and increase productivity. Built with small business budgets and ease of use in mind, Trainual makes online training manuals easy to build and simple to scale. More than 7,500 companies in over 180 countries are building their business playbooks, training their teams, and improving their operations with Trainual.
For more information, visit Trainual.com
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CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is proud to bring together sarcoidosis patients, caregivers, and family and friends at the Third Annual Global Virtual Patient Summit: Unveiling Possibilities. This summit is the world's largest virtual sarcoidosis patient event. This year's summit takes place Saturday, July 30th - Sunday, July 31st from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT (9:00 am - 6:00 pm ET) and will, for the first time, be presented in both English and Spanish. Live Spanish translations will be available. This event is made possible by our generous sponsors, including our Platinum Sponsor, aTyr Pharma Inc.
"This extraordinary global event gives us the ability to bring together patients, caregivers, clinicians, corporate, and non-profit partners to explore up-to-date research, clinical practices, and living with sarcoidosis," said Mary McGowan, CEO of FSR. "This year we are proud to have even more engagement from clinics and hospital partners as we offer stimulating networking opportunities."
Unveiling Possibilities will bring connection, expertise, and shared experiences to all impacted by sarcoidosis. Attendees have the ability to choose between educational tracks for those newly diagnosed and those living with long-term sarcoidosis. The summit also offers engaging networking and discussion opportunities, including open chat rooms and guided talks, exhibitor booths featuring the latest in sarcoidosis news, including FSR Global Sarcoidosis Alliance Clinics, and engaging breakout sessions.
Learn and ask questions from global experts who will host sessions on the different manifestations of sarcoidosis, discover life hacks to gain insights and tools to support the sarcoidosis journey, and participate in sessions such as Anti-inflammatory diet, Fatigue Management, and Understanding Steroids and Sarcoidosis Treatment.
To learn more about this event, please visit stopsarcoidosis.org/summit-2022.
Early bird pricing and scholarships available through July 8, 2022.
Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is an inflammatory disease of unknown cause characterized by the formation of granulomas—tiny clumps of inflammatory cells—in one or more organs of the body. Approximately 5-10% of all patients diagnosed will suffer from advanced sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis affects the lungs in approximately 90% of cases, but it can affect almost any organ in the body and in more advanced or chronic cases can impact multiple organs at the same time. Despite increasing advances in research, sarcoidosis remains difficult to diagnose with limited treatment options and no known cure.
Established in 2000, The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving care for sarcoidosis patients. Since inception, FSR has fostered over $6 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts and has worked diligently to provide resources to thousands. For more information and to join our community, visit www.stopsarcoidosis.org
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Mare rescued from canal in Southwest Ranches
By Alex Browning
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SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Florida (WSVN) — It was a scary sight for Ricardo Alonzo when he arrived at his Southwest Ranches property and saw his mare, Daisy, stuck in a nearby pond.
“We noticed the mare in the water was drowning,” said Alonzo.
“The pond that’s here, probably 10-15 feet deep. It had a very steep shoreline, and the horse was unable to get out,” said Davie Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Aneel Mehra.
First responders with Southwest Ranches and Davie Fire Rescue arrived to the scene to help Alonzo get Daisy out of the pond, Wednesday morning.
It would take several hours and attempts to get Daisy out as she tried to get her footing along a steep ledge.
“We tried to throw ropes to get her, and we managed to get her to a corner,” said Alonzo, “took a couple hours to get her out.”
“The horse was able to gather itself and had enough energy to basically self extricate from the pond and only had minor injuries,” said Mehra.
The horse was safely rescued from the water, just after 11 a.m.
“Thank God,” said Alonzo.
Daisy was checked out by a veterinarian and was eventually reunited with her young offspring.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A visiting U.S. diplomat on Sunday urged Sri Lankan authorities to tackle corruption and introduce governance reforms alongside efforts to uplift the country’s economy as a way out of its worst crisis in recent memory.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power told reporters that such moves will increase international and local trust in the government’s intentions.
“Assistance alone would not put an end to this country’s woes,” Power said. “I stressed to the Sri Lankan president in my meeting earlier today that political reforms and political accountability must go hand in hand with economic reforms and economic accountability.”
She said that international investor confidence will increase as the government tackles corruption and proceeds with long sought governance reforms. “As citizens see the government visibly following through on the commitment to bring about meaningful change, that in turn increases societal support for the tough economic reforms ahead,” she said.
During her two-day visit, Power announced a total of $60 million in aid to Sri Lanka. After meetings with farmers’ representatives at a rice field in Ja-Ela, outside of the capital Colombo on Saturday, she announced $40 million to buy agrochemicals in time for the next cultivation season.
Agricultural yields dropped by more than half for the past two cultivation seasons because authorities had banned the imports of chemical fertilizers ostensibly to promote organic farming. She said that according to the World Food Program, more than 6 million people — nearly 30% of Sri Lanka’s population — are currently facing food insecurity and require humanitarian assistance.
On Sunday, she said an additional $20 million will be given to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to vulnerable families.
Sri Lanka has faced its worst crisis after it defaulted on foreign loans, causing shortages of essentials like fuel, medicines and some food items.
It has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a $2.9 billion package to be disbursed over four years. However, the program hinges on Sri Lanka’s international creditors giving assurances on loan restructuring. Sri Lanka’s total foreign debt is more than $51 billion of which $28 billion must be repaid by 2027.
Power said that the U.S. stands ready to assist with debt restructuring and reiterated that it is imperative that China, one of the island nation’s bigger creditors, cooperate in this endeavor.
Infrastructure like a seaport, airport and a network of highways built with Chinese funding but did not earn revenue and are partly blamed for the country’s woes. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-usaid-head-urges-crisis-hit-sri-lanka-to-tackle-corruption/ | 2022-09-11T15:47:48Z |
(NewsNation) — City of Miami commissioners voted this week to pursue a pilot program to build a designated zone for people experiencing homelessness, despite some calling it a “bad idea” and “heartless.”
The program calls for the construction of 50 to 100 “tiny homes” on Virginia Key, an 863-acre barrier island.
The location is home to a summer camp for kids. A sewage plant is not too far away. And right across the water is one of the most expensive zip codes in the U.S.
Commissioners are calling the idea a “transition zone” and the plan would provide housing, food, showers, and even outreach services for some of Miami’s homeless population.
“In my opinion, this is not an encampment that is going to be a concentration camp,” said Commissioner Manolo Reyes. “Nobody’s forcing anybody.”
Florida has about 27,000 people who are experiencing homelessness, and the program would house only about 100, a small dent in the overall problem the Sunshine State faces.
Some commissioners framed the program as a solution to homelessness, but it’s also getting a lot of opposition.
Commissioner Ken Russell voted against the proposal.
“This is the opposite of a plan, this is a bad idea,” Russell said. “The answer is permanent supportive housing.”
Russell would instead like to turn the land into a soccer park for kids.
“It’s not about whether this location is right or that location is right, it’s about whether this is a good idea or a bad idea,” Russell said. “And this is a bad idea.”
In a statement to NewsNation, the Virginia Key Alliance said they were ignored in the selection process and wrote, in part, “Placing homeless on a small island with no residents, services or security to support their needs is heartless.”
Esther Alonso owns and runs the outdoor center on Virginia Key. She worries about what this plan will mean for her employees and the kids who come to the park.
“There are children here, this is a beach. And we’re going to bring a large population of primarily homeless men … and we’re going to put them next to a swimming beach where people are running around in swimsuits?” Esther Alonso said. “I don’t know that’s a good mix.”
According to Commissioner Russell, the plan doesn’t consider essential support infrastructure and services.
“They don’t even have access to anything here, even just groceries or a job,” he said. “That’s not within reach of this island. We are miles from anything here.”
Alonso also pointed out Virginia Key’s exposure to the elements and lack of infrastructure.
“This is a harsh environment. When it gets bad, when it gets really humid, or the heat is unbearable, or the mosquitoes are so thick, we can leave,” she said. “If you’re living here, you can’t. This is it. And it’s a two-mile walk out through a mangrove forest, with a road in between.”
“This is not the friendliest environment for residential accommodations,” she said.
The City of Miami has made efforts to clean up tent cities and encampments in recent years and the Virginia Key is only one of a few options on the table right now.
Commissioners are scheduled to again address the pilot program specifics in September. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/bad-idea-miami-advances-plan-to-move-homeless-onto-island/ | 2022-08-20T13:51:22Z |
NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bramshill Investments, an award-winning alternative asset management firm, today released its new report, The Case for Preferred Securities in a Rising Rate Environment. The report discusses how preferred securities, an often overlooked and underutilized fixed-income alternative, can offer investors compelling diversification and income opportunities in today's volatile and rising rate environment.
With yields and returns comparable to high-yield fixed income, quality nearing that of investment-grade credits, and low correlation with the fixed income and equity markets, today's preferred securities have evolved into a distinct and attractive income-generating asset class—boasting a variety of structures and serving as a meaningful component of an investment portfolio.
Preferred securities are a specialty of Bramshill, differentiating the firm from others in the fixed income investment management arena. The firm's multi-decade relationships, execution capabilities, quantitative modeling, and experienced research team help Bramshill maintain a competitive advantage in this asset class which already has and will continue to serve their clients well over many different market cycles.
For the full white paper, please visit Bramshill Preferred Securities White Paper 2022
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Bramshill Investments, LLC, is a fixed income investment manager with over $4.6 billion in assets under management (as of (3/31/2022) The firm was co-founded in 2012 by former GLG portfolio manager, Arthur DeGaetano. The team's core investment strategy has an established combined track record of over thirteen years with an absolute return objective that can be accessed through various vehicles. Bramshill also offers other alternative investment strategies. Bramshill is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment advisor with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training of Bramshill or its employees. References to awards should not be construed as testimonials for our advisory services. For more information, please visit: https://bramshillinvestments.com
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Man, puppy recovering after vicious attack by neighbor’s dog: ‘I’m heartbroken’
By Bob Brooks
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CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) — A Cherry Hill, New Jersey man and his roommate’s puppy are recovering after being attacked by a neighborhood dog last Wednesday.
The injured dog’s name is Cheddar. The 4-month-old puppy’s front right leg is shattered and he has several puncture wounds throughout his body.
Cheddar lives with his owner Nick Denny and roommate Brett Spaulding. Both men are in the United States Air Force.
The attack happened as Spaulding took Cheddar for a walk.
“I had him on a leash out there in the field, trying to burn out his puppy energy,” said Spaulding.
Spaulding says they were walking back into their housing development, the Windsor Mews, when the owner of the pit bull-type dog was pulling in.
“She had a dog in the backseat and she had rolled the window down and said, ‘Watch out, I have a killer back here,'” recalled Spaulding.
Spaulding said the dog got out of the car and they were attacked.
“I tried to pull Cheddar up by his leash and catch him by his collar with my left hand. That’s when the pit bull jumped and grabbed Cheddar’s hind leg and swung us down to the street,” said Brett.
He says the attack went on for about 15 minutes with Cheddar being the main target.
Luckily, a neighbor intervened and pepper-sprayed the attacking dog, likely saving Cheddar’s life.
“I had a few seconds to grab the puppy and threw him over my shoulder. I started a dead sprint for the house,” said Spaulding.
But the neighbor’s dog wouldn’t stop.
“I was trying to push the pit bull off of me while running with the puppy in my right shoulder,” said Spaulding.
Spaulding says he eventually was able to put Cheddar inside his truck and the dog stopped.
But it turns out this wasn’t the first time the neighborhood dog had attacked.
Action News spoke with the Windsor Mews HOA President Val Katz about the first attack in 2020.
“The dog pushed open the screen door to its home and attacked a little dog. And when the people tried to protect the dog, they got severely bitten,” said Katz.
In that case, Cherry Hill officials say a court ordered the dog to be muzzled anytime it was outside.
But clearly, that ruling wasn’t followed and now Katz says they want the dog gone.
“If that was anyone else but a strong young man, they would have been perhaps fatally injured, OK? We can’t have that,” said Katz.
As for Cheddar, Denny says it’s likely he’ll lose his right front leg.
“I’m shocked. I didn’t know there was a first time. A second time should have never happened in my opinion. I’m heartbroken,” said Denny.
Cherry Hill officials say the dog has been surrendered by the owner and they’d like to see it be put down.
On Wednesday morning, a municipal court judge will decide if that will happen.
The owner of the dog is now facing various charges after this second attack.
Denny has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for Cheddar’s medical bills.
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FBI records released in case of man who stole Sea-Tac plane
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Newly released FBI documents show the Sumner man who stole an airplane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2018 seemed unsettled to his loved ones before the theft, which ended when he crashed the plane on Pierce County’s Ketron Island. The News Tribune reports Alaska Airlines ground worker Richard Russell entered the empty turboprop passenger aircraft Aug. 10 as it sat on an airport tarmac and flew it for about 70 minutes. The Air National Guard scrambled two fighter jets to intercept the plane, but Russell crashed it and his death was ruled a suicide. Records show people who knew Russell said they had no information indicating they knew of Russell’s plans to steal an airplane. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/04/14/fbi-records-released-in-case-of-man-who-stole-sea-tac-plane/ | 2022-04-15T00:22:22Z |
Anne Heche in critical condition, on ventilator after crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche remained hospitalized on a ventilator to help her breathe and faced surgery Tuesday, four days after the actor was injured in a fiery car crash.
“Shortly after the accident, Anne became unconscious, slipping into a coma and is in critical condition,” spokeswoman Heather Duffy Boylston said in an email. “She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention.”
Pulmonary means having to do with the lungs. No further details were provided by Duffy Boylston, who is Heche’s friend and podcast partner.
On Aug. 5, Heche’s car smashed into a house in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles’ westside. Flames erupted, and Heche, who was alone in the car, was pulled by firefighters from the vehicle embedded in the house. It took nearly 60 firefighters more than an hour to douse the flames, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
A native of Ohio, Heche first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” from 1987 to 1991, for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award.
Her film career took off in the late 1990s, with Heche playing opposite stars including Johnny Depp (“Donnie Brasco”) and Harrison Ford (“Six Days, Seven Nights”).
In a 2001 memoir, “Call Me Crazy,” Heche talked about her lifelong struggles with mental health and a childhood of abuse.
She was married to camera operator Coleman Laffoon from 2001 to 2009. The two had a son together. She had another son during a relationship with actor James Tupper, her co-star on the TV series “Men In Trees.”
Heche has worked consistently in smaller films, on Broadway, and on TV shows in the past two decades. She recently had recurring roles on the network series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
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Former AliveCor Executive, Mark Bogart, recruited by Life Science Partner will serve as B-Secur's Senior Vice President of US Healthcare
ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B-Secur, a leader in EKG technology, partnered with executive search firm Life Science Partner to fulfill their need to hire a US-based leader to consummate deals and partnerships with major medical device and digital cardiology monitoring companies.
After an international search, Life Science Partner recruited Mark Bogart to join B-Secur as SVP, US Healthcare. Ben Carter, Chief Commercial Officer at B-Secur, and the founding leadership team chose Bogart from an exceptional slate of qualified candidates because of his in-depth knowledge base and experience in digital ECG and ambulatory remote monitoring combined with his demonstrated track record of successful sales leadership and partnership generation.
"Since the launch of HeartKey® 2.0 we have seen a strong growing demand across our key consumer and medical customers," states Ben Carter. "Mark brings a wealth of leadership and business experience from across the medical industry. He has worked with some of the biggest medical device and platform companies in the world and has deep medical industry knowledge."
Bogart joins B-Secur after serving as SVP, US Healthcare for AliveCor where he led the healthcare division's go-to-market strategy spear-heading critical partnerships and novel acquisitions.
"With his subject-matter expertise in digital healthcare and remote patient monitoring blended with his exceptional career as a sales leader, Bogart is well-suited to accelerate B-Secur's growth within the US market." – Tom Callaway, MD, Founder of Life Science Partner.
Bogart was instrumental in establishing KardiaMobile® 6L in the B2B markets, validated a direct reimbursement model, and developed new sales and strategic opportunities with KOL's, leading healthcare systems, and progressive companies in digital health.
"Supported by a best-in-class engineering and product development team, B-Secur is at the forefront of signal conditioning and EKG rhythm analysis," states Mark Bogart. "The opportunity to engage and bring forward HeartKey® 2.0 creates tremendous opportunities across the U.S. MedTech space and ultimately improves workflow, patient care and clinical outcomes. It's a game changer for the industry and our physician providers."
Life Science Partner is pleased to continue their partnership with B-Secur as they expand and establish their US executive team to commercialize HeartKey 2.0.
Contact Life Science Partner to build out your transformational leadership team today.
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Biden administration's improper termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, also known as "Remain in Mexico."
"When fully active under President Trump, MPP required many illegal border crossers to remain in Mexico while they waited for an immigration judge to consider the merits of their applications, many of which were dubious asylum claims. Thus, MPP effectively cut off the strongest pull-factor for illegal immigration – the near-guarantee of being released into the interior of the United States after apprehension by a border patrol officer. MPP was an obstacle to the Biden administration's mass immigration agenda so they fought to end it.
"By ending MPP how and when they did, the Biden administration put the American public and migrants at risk, all while footing enormous bills to state and local taxpayers who must provide benefits to aliens released into their communities. The Court's decision today, however, perpetuates this status quo and will allow the government to continue releasing inadmissible aliens into the United States, in direct violation of federal law.
"The Biden administration chose to terminate MPP knowing that their decision would allow them to violate other immigration laws. In the absence of a fully-operational MPP program, DHS unlawfully chooses to release thousands of inadmissible aliens into the United States resulting in further incentives that encourage mass illegal immigration across the Southern border.
"Today's Supreme Court ruling highlights the need for Congressional action to mandate MPP and secure our southern border. Courts cannot be relied on to rein in the Biden administration's relentless flouting of immigration laws. Congress must step forward with needed reforms to stop this historic border crisis."
Contact: Ron Kovach, 202-328-7004 or rkovach@fairus.org
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Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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Fastest-Growing AEC Firm in the U.S. Makes Strategic Acquisition of Arizona-Based Firm
ORLANDO, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Engineering Sciences® (UES), a national leading engineering and consulting company specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting, has acquired Speedie and Associates, an Arizona-based company offering geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing, and inspection services, marking UES' first acquisition in the state.
Speedie and Associates, established by the late James "Jim" Speedie in 1980, includes 160 professional and technical staff based in offices located in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. Recent projects include work on the Sky Train at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the Mayo Clinic West Tower, the Sun Devil Stadium expansion at ASU, the X Phoenix multi-family tower, and the $20 billion expansion for the East Valley semiconductor plant.
"Universal Engineering Sciences continues to grow, and we're particularly excited to continue expanding our presence in the West," said UES CEO Dave Witsken. "Speedie and Associates is another example of our strategic approach to partner with best-in-class engineering firms in key, high-growth markets. Speedie and Associates' reputation for excellence, dedication, and expertise make them a great fit with our culture and our vision."
Under the leadership of CEO Gregg Creaser, PE, RLS, and Senior Vice President and CFO Brett Creaser, PE, Speedie and Associates has grown over the last four decades to provide services throughout Arizona. The company's leadership team will continue to operate the day-to-day business, joining the existing Western region of UES.
"The opportunity to join UES is a significant milestone in our growth and allows us to provide a more diverse range of expertise to our clients," said Speedie and Associates President and CEO Gregg Creaser, PE, RLS. "We're excited to join UES during this exciting time of growth."
With nearly six decades of experience and recognition as the premier engineering and consulting firm in the geotechnical engineering space, UES is well-positioned to serve the needs of commercial, residential, and civic customers across the country. UES's recent acquisitions include prominent engineering firms such as GFA International, Inc., NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services, Contour Engineering, Wallace-Kuhl & Associates, Construction Testing & Engineering, SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, P.C., GEOServices, LLC, McGinley & Associates, Geotechnology, Inc., Alpha Testing, GSI Engineering, and now Speedie & Associates have made Universal Engineering Sciences one of the largest, most resource-rich organizations of its kind nationwide.
Mike Cauley from IBG Fox & Fin advised Speedie & Associates on this transaction.
About Speedie & Associates
Speedie and Associates was established in 1980 and is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing. They are an Arizona operated business and currently have offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. Speedie and Associates is owned and managed by four long-time employees including Gregg and Brett Creaser, Donald Cornelison, and Jason Wells. Their staff of 160 includes engineers, geologists, laboratory field technicians, environmental professionals, support personnel, and others.
About Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With nearly 3,300 professionals across more than 70 branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education. UES was named the Hot Firm of the Year by the Zweig Group for 2021 and 2022. For more information, please visit universalengineering.com or follow UES on Social Media.
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In Rogers, voters were supportive of the city’s $2 million bond package to fund needed road and underground work
About 65% supported Proposition A while about 60% supported Proposition B, according to early voting results
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About 65% supported Proposition A while about 60% supported Proposition B, according to early voting results | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_b34c9f4e-ce6e-11ec-887a-3f09829399e9.html | 2022-05-08T04:15:42Z |
SHANGHAI, China and WATERLOO, ON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and PATEO, a leading Internet of Vehicles (IoV) technology service & product provider in China, today announced that PATEO's intelligent cockpit, PATEO CONNECT+, will be powered by BlackBerry® QNX® technology and put into mass production in more than ten individual models across five OEMs, including VOYAH, Hozon New Energy (NETA), a top private car company in China and two international automakers.
Leveraging the QNX® Neutrino® Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and QNX® Hypervisor to create an intelligent digital cockpit that delivers a more personalized and interactive driving experience, the collaboration marks another milestone following the two companies' agreement earlier this year to launch a pilot integrating BlackBerry IVY™ within PATEO's Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions with a leading Chinese automobile manufacturer's all-electric model lineup.
Ken (Yilun) YING, founder and Chairman of PATEO, said: "BlackBerry is a leader in the embedded automotive software market and has gone from building secure mobile phones that changed the world to spearheading innovations in the software-defined vehicle space that are revolutionizing how cars are designed and driven. The latest cooperation between PATEO and BlackBerry will bring drivers and passengers alike a safer, more efficient and personalized cockpit experience while ensuring system security and reliability. We look forward to deepening our work together and building on our initial successes with automakers to usher in the next-generation of intelligent vehicle experiences."
"As the market leader for safety-certified embedded software in the automotive sector, BlackBerry is committed to providing a safe, reliable, and secure software foundation for our partners" said Dhiraj Handa, VP, Asia Pacific region at BlackBerry. "Underpinned by BlackBerry QNX technology, we're pleased that PATEO's leading-edge intelligent cockpit has been so heartily embraced by both Chinese and global automakers, enabling growing numbers of drivers around the world to get a first-hand look at where the future of the technology-enabled, in-car experience is headed."
PATEO's intelligent digital cockpit uses multimodal technology to support interactions across multiple screens, including the cluster and center console, while offering the driver a more natural human-computer interaction (HCI) experience through an AI-based voice activated assistant. Augmented by a rich application ecosystem containing multimedia and navigation options, the cockpit provides deep customization capabilities to meet the diverse driving needs of the user.
Combining the high computing power of the Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155 processor alongside the QNX Neutrino RTOS and QNX Hypervisor, PATEO CONNECT+ is both flexible and scalable. BlackBerry QNX software also enables PATEO to consolidate multiple systems with mixed criticality and different operating environments onto a single powerful hardware and software platform, reducing both the initial development and long-term costs of ownership while still ensuring the highest standards of functional safety and security, providing an enhanced, unified and integrated user experience to all passengers.
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Founded in 2009, PATEO CONNECT+ has now grown to be an IoV enterprise boasting an industry-leading capital structure & business scale in China and rich resources for serving auto clients.
PATEO possesses five core technologies of OS, intelligent voice, hardware, HD map and cloud platform, is mainly engaged in the R&D and manufacturing of intelligent telematics system and provision of subsequent supporting services, and commits itself to building a cross-platform system that integrates vehicle, Internet and mobile phone and centers on car life services.
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WESTBURY, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (NYSE: KCAC.U) ("Kensington") and Amprius Technologies, Inc. ("Amprius") today announced that they have determined the exchange ratio to be approximately 1.45590 (the "Exchange Ratio") as of the anticipated date for Closing (as defined below) in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2022 (the "Business Combination Agreement"), among Kensington, Kensington Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Kensington, and Amprius, pursuant to which, among other things, Kensington and Amprius will enter into a business combination (the "Proposed Business Combination"). Capitalized terms used in this press release but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Business Combination Agreement.
Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement, at the closing of the Proposed Business Combination (the "Closing"), (1) each outstanding share of Amprius' common stock will be cancelled and automatically converted into the right to receive approximately 1.45590 shares of Kensington common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, with each holder's shares rounded down to the nearest whole number and (2) each outstanding option to purchase shares of Amprius' common stock, whether vested or unvested, will be cancelled and automatically converted into an option to purchase a number of shares of Kensington common stock equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (i) the number of shares of Amprius common stock subject to the option immediately prior to Closing, multiplied by (ii) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to (A) the exercise price per share of such option immediately prior to Closing divided by (B) the Exchange Ratio.
The Exchange Ratio as of the anticipated date for Closing is lower than the assumed exchange ratio calculated in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement that was set out in the proxy statement/prospectus, dated September 1, 2022 (the "Proxy Statement/Prospectus"), that was filed by Kensington with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and distributed to its shareholders.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries producing the industry's highest energy density cells. The company's corporate headquarters is in Fremont, California where it maintains an R&D lab and a pilot manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon nanowire anodes and cells.
For additional information, please visit amprius.com.
Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (NYSE: KCAC.U) is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, stock purchase or similar business combination with a business in the automotive and automotive-related sector. Kensington's management team of Justin Mirro, Dieter Zetsche, Bob Remenar, Simon Boag and Dan Huber is supported by a board of independent directors including Tom LaSorda, Nicole Nason, Anders Pettersson, Mitch Quain, Don Runkle, and Matt Simoncini.
Kensington's units, subunits and warrants are currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols "KCAC.U," "KCA.U," and "KCAC.WS," respectively. Each "KCAC.U" unit contains one subunit and 1 warrant. Each "KCA.U" subunit contains one share of Kensington common stock and 1 warrant. A holder of the subunit will only be able to retain the 1 warrant underlying the subunit if the holder elects not to redeem the subunit in connection with the Business Combination. The subunits will not separate into shares of common stock and warrants until the consummation of the Business Combination.
For additional information, please visit autospac.com.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, each as amended, including Kensington's or Amprius' or their management teams' expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the timing and terms of the Proposed Business Combination, including the final Exchange Ratio. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Amprius' and Kensington's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon by any investors as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Amprius and Kensington. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the Proposed Business Combination, including the risk that any regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the Proposed Business Combination or that the approval of the equity holders of Amprius or Kensington is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination; risks related to the rollout of Amprius' business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Amprius' business; supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of Amprius' products; the termination of government clean energy and electric vehicle incentives or the reduction in government spending on vehicles powered by battery technology; delays in construction and operation of production facilities; the amount of redemption requests made by Kensington's public equity holders; and the ability of Kensington or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the Proposed Business Combination or in the future. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in Kensington's periodic filings with the SEC, including Kensington's final prospectus for its initial public offering filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022 and the Registration Statement (as defined below) filed in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Amprius or Kensington presently know or that Amprius and Kensington currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Amprius' and Kensington's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Amprius and Kensington anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Amprius' and Kensington's assessments to change. However, while Amprius and Kensington may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Amprius and Kensington specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Amprius' or Kensington's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Neither Amprius, Kensington, nor any of their respective affiliates have any obligation to update this press release other than as required by law.
This press release relates to the proposed transaction involving Kensington and Amprius. A full description of the terms of the transaction is provided in the registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-265740) (as amended, the "Registration Statement"), filed with the SEC by Kensington. The Registration Statement includes a prospectus with respect to the combined company's securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of Kensington to vote on the Proposed Business Combination. Kensington also plans to file other documents and relevant materials with the SEC regarding the Proposed Business Combination. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC, and Kensington commenced mailing, on September 1, 2022, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to the shareholders of Kensington as of the record date established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. SECURITY HOLDERS OF AMPRIUS AND KENSINGTON ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND RELEVANT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION. Shareholders are able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents containing important information about Amprius and Kensington filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
Kensington and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Kensington in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. Amprius and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Kensington's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Kensington's final prospectus filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Kensington's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different from those of Kensington's shareholders generally, is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Kensington, Amprius or the combined company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.
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Chief Financial Officer
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Zephyr's investment management platform continues to earn recognition from wealth and asset management industry peers
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF) and worldwide industry leader in providing data, research and insights to financial institutions, has been named a finalist in two Wealth Management Industry Award categories for Portfolio Analytics and Portfolio Management, Accounting and Performance Reporting. The annual 'Wealthies' awards program honors individuals, organizations and companies that help financial advisors build better businesses and create better outcomes for their clients.
"Zephyr represents what a diverse team of brilliant, committed individuals brings to the table," says Chris Volpe, Head of Informa Financial Intelligence's Zephyr business. "The ability to build one's client list within a changing demographic and increase AUM requires technology that is customizable, easy to use and addresses the narrowing speed to client response time. Zephyr is built for the 21st Century investment professional and we are honored to be recognized."
According to organizers of the 2022 Wealth Management Industry Awards, nearly 1000 nominations were entered culminating in a record-breaking year. Of the 350 companies that submitted nominations, 225 were named finalists by an independent panel of judges from within the wealth management industry.
Zephyr's industry recognitions come as the company continues to expand and innovate its popular wealth management software platform. In 2021, Zephyr added DNA, proposal generation, Portfolio Performance and ESG ratings capabilities. The company also announced a series of partnerships, first with Digital Financial, fully integrating Zephyr with all trust, accounting and custodial systems; and AppCrown, making it possible to fully connect Zephyr with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
Winners will be announced on September 8th during a black-tie ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Preceding the evening festivities, c-level executives from finalist firms will gather for a full afternoon of technology discussions and networking events, including CTO buyers' panels led by key purchasing influencers at power users of wealth tech, and executive roundtables on the future of advisor tech.
Zephyr's investment management software launched in 2019 providing extensive research capabilities as well as an asset allocation tool allowing wealth managers, asset managers and advisors to build portfolios using classic mean variance optimization via its sophisticated Black-Litterman optimization module. Users could estimate the probability of meeting future wealth goals using the Monte Carlo simulation module, and quickly and easily evaluate a portfolios composition including asset allocation, equity and fixed income characteristics, sector and regional weightings, top ten holdings and country exposure. In 2020, Zephyr added data analytics featuring screening capabilities with extensive filtering capabilities and statistical tools that could also track and compare investment products and returns based style analysis using 200 plus key statistics.
Zephyr also offers extensive separately managed account data via PSN, the longest running SMA database in the world. Over the nearly four decades since it launched, PSN has continually pioneered the delivery of valuable SMA data to its customers, always accurate, consistently verified. Where there was no access, PSN built inroads and set the standard in 1984. Today, it leads the way in providing unbiased, high quality, detailed information across 2000 data points.
In March Zephyr was awarded the 2022 Fintech Breakthrough Award for Best Financial Research and Data Company. For additional information about Zephyr and its solutions, visit: https://pages.financialintelligence.informa.com/Zephyr-Financial-Solutions.
Register for Zephyr's upcoming webinars to learn more:
- Zephyr Investment Management Software Overview , Thursday, June 16 at 4pm ET – REGISTER NOW
- Zephyr Portfolio Performance Measurement Overview, Tuesday, June 21 at 4pm ET – REGISTER NOW
- Zephyr PSN SMA Data Overview, Thursday, June 23 at 4pm ET – REGISTER NOW
Zephyr's financial services solution enables wealth managers and advisors to fully manage client investment goals with communication tools to create custom, professional proposals and presentations that convey advisor strategies and success. The platform consistently scores high among users for its ease of use with valuable tools including presentation center, portfolio proposal generation, performance measurement, asset allocation modeling, research, analytics and ESG ratings and reviews. Visit financialintelligence.informa.com to learn more about Zephyr and to request a demo.
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The company seeks to provide SMBs with a simplified platform showing their marketing activities' true ROI.
VIENNA, Va., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GenNext Media, dba Surefire Local (www.surefirelocal.com), the leading business intelligence marketing software for small businesses to attract customers, grow profits, and maximize efficiency, announced today a new partnership with BASYS Processing.
Surefire Local chose to partner with BASYS Processing because they are a leader in payment infrastructure with decades of experience serving SMB customers, providing elite technology, pricing, and customer support. The company will seamlessly integrate payment processing into its software, giving SMBs a simplified platform to measure true ROI and cost-per-new customer across all online channels. Surefire Local is providing this new payment processing feature free to all Surefire Local customers.
"We're always seeking out new partnerships and technologies to strengthen the value our software brings to small businesses, and BASYS Processing felt like a natural fit with what we look for in a partner," says Christopher Marentis, Founder and CEO of Surefire Local. "Together, we're able to make accepting credit cards and debit cards within our software convenient, safe & affordable for small business owners in a way never before possible."
"BASYS is thrilled to partner with a like-minded organization focused on the SMB market," says Brad Oddo, CEO of BASYS Processing. "We're excited to bring our personal payment processing experience to Surefire Local's leading business intelligence marketing software. Together BASYS and Surefire Local will help small businesses grow profits and maximize efficiency."
Surefire Local provides business intelligence marketing software for small businesses helping them attract customers, grow profits, and maximize efficiency. Through its flagship product, Surefire Local Marketing Platform™, locally-focused businesses of all sizes can remove digital roadblocks hindering growth, gain insights, and take action to attract and engage new and current customers through measurable, multi-channel marketing.
BASYS Processing makes accepting credit cards and debit cards convenient, safe, and affordable. We provide services and solutions that include countertop, mobile and virtual terminals, point-of-sale systems, as well as e-commerce and software integrations. We are dedicated to working one-on-one with our customers to design the perfect solution for their business. BASYS was founded in 2002 on one philosophy: to take care of our merchants, partners, and employees, so they never want to leave. BASYS is Personal Payment Processing. For more information, visit www.basyspro.com.
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Bill to require pharmacy benefit manager licensures passed to Gov.’s desk
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A bill has passed the Kansas Legislature which would require pharmacy benefit managers to be licensed to work in the Sunflower State rather than just a registration.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the Kansas Legislature passed Senate Bill 28 which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers who operate in the Sunflower State.
The bill was passed in the House on Monday, March 21, with a 120 - 2 vote. It was approved with a unanimous vote in the Senate on Wednesday, March 30.
“Our office successfully fought at the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the authority of states to regulate pharmacy benefits managers, and I am encouraged Kansas is now exercising that authority,” Schmidt said. “At the attorney general’s office, we are holding PBMs accountable for unlawful business practices that have cost Kansas taxpayers tens of millions of dollars through public healthcare programs. This bill will provide similar protections for Kansans throughout our state, including many independent pharmacies. I commend legislators of both parties who worked together to get this job done.”
In 2020, the AG said he filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief in support of Arkansas’s authority to regulate PBMs. Later that year, he said the states prevailed in Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association and precedence was set.
In 2021, Schmidt said a settlement with Centene over its PBM services in the state Medicaid program, which recovered nearly $27.6 million for Kansas taxpayers.
The AG noted that additional investigations are ongoing.
The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Laura Kelly to become law.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/01/bill-require-pharmacy-benefit-manager-licensures-passed-govs-desk/ | 2022-04-01T17:20:59Z |
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF continues its investigation into Canoo Inc. (NasdaqGS: GOEV, GOEVW) f/k/a Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV.
On or about December 21, 2020, Canoo Holdings became a public entity via merger with Hennessy Capital, with the surviving entity named "Canoo." On March 29, 2021, post-market, the Company announced its 4Q2020 and full year financial results, disclosing significant changes to its business model, previously touted by the Company to investors, deemphasizing its engineering services business and no longer focusing on its subscription-based business.
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Canoo's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to Canoo's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Canoo shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-goev/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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Coffee shop employee’s reaction to first paycheck is priceless
BOSTON, Mass. (WBZ) – A video of an employee from a coffee shop in Massachusetts celebrating his first paycheck has gone viral, and his reaction is helping to highlight the company’s mission of inclusivity.
This week marks Bitty and Beau’s first anniversary at its location in Melrose, Mass. The coffee shop proudly employs men and women who live with intellectual disabilities.
The drinks are delicious, and the staff is welcoming.
“I get to come in with a smiling face and have a good attitude every single day,” employee Kevin Burke said.
The staff of more than 30 sweet smiles continues to grow.
New hire Joe Sullivan just earned his first paycheck and millions have cheered for him online.
His joyful jumping up and down has captured the attention of more than 3.3 million viewers on social media, leaving the ones who care about him most with a full heart.
“A lot of times I say you might not be able to change the whole world, but we can change our world, right? That’s what he’s doing. One coffee at a time,” Sullivan’s mother, Tonya said.
Bitty and Beau’s mission of inclusion and acceptance is an answered prayer for the families and friends who cherish the bright workers the company employs.
Copyright 2022 WBZ via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/01/coffee-shop-employees-reaction-first-paycheck-is-priceless/ | 2022-09-01T20:39:05Z |
- Higher Wattage: Charges virtually any USB-C powered device
- Designed for Multi-tasking: Dynamically redistributes power from plug to plug based on each product's needs (saving on average one hour of charging time)
- More Sustainable: Saves electricity consumption with every charge
- Multiple Device Options: High-speed GaNPrime will be available in wall chargers, power banks and power strips
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anker, the world's #1 mobile charging brand (1), today unveiled its new generation of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, GaNPrime. Combining the latest in GaN technology with Anker's own proprietary features, GaNPrime allows for a safer, faster and more sustainable charging experience.
"GaNPrime represents a new era in charging," said Steven Yang, CEO of Anker Innovations. "In addition to delivering a faster and safer charging experience, our new GaNPrime chargers offer significant savings in energy consumption, reinforcing Anker's commitment to a more sustainable future."
GaN, or Gallium Nitride, is a compound found in modern satellites and radars. In 2018, Anker pioneered the application of this material in charging devices to develop smaller, lighter chargers. GaNPrime features the latest in GaN technology adding to it:
- Green tech: Through Anker's innovative application of GaN technology, GaNPrime chargers are smaller and conserve less energy compared to silicone-based chargers (2)
- PowerIQ™ 4.0: When charging multiple devices at once, PowerIQ 4.0 intelligently detects the power needs of each connected device, automatically adjusting power distribution to reduce overall charging time by up to one hour.
- ActiveShield™ 2.0: Intelligently monitors temperature and adjusts power output to prevent overheating and safeguard connected devices. Compared to previous generations, ActiveShield 2.0 has an increased temperature detection frequency of 76%.
- Compact Architecture Design: Featuring Anker's proprietary mini-transformer technology, GaNPrime products are up to 53% smaller compared to silicon laptop chargers, and thanks to its increased power output, a single GaNPrime device can easily charge up to four or even six devices at the same time, depending on the charger. It is the perfect companion for those on the go.
The benefits of GaNPrime don't end with device charging. Perhaps the most exciting benefit of GaNPrime is its increased power efficiency. With each charge, consumers save on average more than 7% in energy consumption compared to legacy silicon chargers. To put it in context, if everyone in the United States used the 150W GaNPrime charger for a year, we could save up to 796 million kilowatt-hours. That would be enough energy to power the entire state of Hawaii for one month.
Additionally, as one of the first consumer technology leaders to advocate for the universal adoption of USB-C, Anker is committed to designing products that are compatible with a vast range of devices. Because a single GaNPrime charger and USB-C cable can be used to power over 1,000 different mobile devices, this eliminates the need to own multiple chargers and substantially reduces the amount of e-waste created by older or proprietary device chargers.
Availability and pricing of the GaNPrime lineup is listed below. Most products will be available for purchase as of today on Amazon.com or Anker.com, however certain products, noted below in italics, will be available later in Q3.
- 735 Charger (65W), $59.99: Available today on both Amazon.com and Anker.com
- 615 Power Strip, $69.99: Available today on both Amazon.com and Anker.com
- 727 Charging Station, $94.99: Available today on both Amazon.com and Anker.com
- 737 Charger (120W), $94.99: Available today on Anker.com. The 737 charger will also be available for PRE-ORDER on Amazon.com and begin shipping in late Q3.
- 733 Power Bank, $99.99: Anker.com. The 733 will also be available for PRE-ORDER on Amazon.com and begin shipping in late Q3.
- 747 Charger (150W), $109.99: The 747 will be available for PRE-ORDER on Amazon.com, Anker.com and begin shipping in late Q3.
For more information, please refer to the online press kit at https://bit.ly/GaNPrime_PressKit.
Anker is the world's No. 1 mobile charging brand and a developer of charging technologies for the home, car, and on the go. Anker kick-started the GaN (Gallium Nitride) revolution in 2018 by introducing the first commercially available GaN-powered fast charger. Today, Anker has continued to innovate in the charging space by introducing new charging accessories for virtually all mobile devices. This includes wall plugs, solar and wireless chargers, car chargers, power banks, and high-capacity portable power stations. Find out more about Anker at www.anker.com.
Anker Innovations is a global leader in charging technology and a developer of unique, consumer electronic products that support premium audio, mobile entertainment, and the emerging smart home space. This innovation is being led by its six key brands: Anker, AnkerWork, eufy, Nebula, Soundcore and AnkerMake. More information on Anker Innovations and its various brands can be found at anker.com.
PR Contacts:
US: pr@anker.com
UK: lorna.smith@anker.com
DE: robert.berg@anker.com
(1) Data source: Euromonitor International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., measured in terms of retail sales value in 2020, based on research conducted in 11-2021. Brands are defined as mobile charging brands if more than 75% of their retail sales are contributed by mobile phone charging products. Mobile phone charging products include chargers, wireless chargers, power banks, and charging cables, and these accessories can also be used for other consumer electronics devices.
(2) Based on lab tests, Anker found that the new GanPrime chargers reduced energy loss (in the AC to DC circuit), on average, by 7.2% versus traditional silicon-based chargers.
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Sarasota partners on national Food Waste Prevention Week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Kicking off April 4-8 is Food Waste Prevention Week. The City Commission of Sarasota recently announced it’s partnership with the national initiative to help raise awareness in local communities to reduce food waste in homes and businesses.
Statistically Americans throw out $1,600 a year’s worth of spoiled foods. Annually that’s $218 billion that end up in landfills that harm the environment.
By making just a few changes at home, you can save money, conserve resources and improve food security for everyone. Simple actions such as composting, saving leftovers, planning menus and shopping lists for the week and properly storing fruits and vegetables can add up. You can also donate to a local food bank, ensuring that nutritious food gets to those who need it.
You can take the pledge to help reduce food waste and download tips and tricks at https://www.savethefoodfl.com/
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/01/sarasota-partners-national-food-waste-prevention-week/ | 2022-04-02T01:37:17Z |
Malone brings 13 years of experience to the Demandbase team, further improving security and adding more caliber to the executive team.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demandbase, the Smarter GTM™ company for B2B brands, is pleased to announce Sean Malone has joined the company as its chief information security officer (CISO). Malone comes highly experienced with an impressive background in cybersecurity and defense. In his role, Malone will be responsible for information security and IT functions.
"Joining Demandbase as CISO is very exciting. I've watched how influential Demandbase solutions are for B2B companies — and in order to continue to enable our customers to meet their objectives, we must continue to be a trusted partner," said Malone. "I'm looking forward to leveraging my experience to ensure that our platform continues to be worthy of that trust, building on the great foundation already built by our IT, security, and engineering teams. By further investing in the maturity of our security and risk management capabilities, we are well positioned for continued growth."
Malone most recently led information security, delivery, product, and research and development as the CISO for VisibleRisk and became the VP of risk products when BitSight Technologies acquired VisibleRisk. Prior to these positions, Malone led cyber defense efforts at Amazon Prime Video and Accenture Security.
"It isn't hard to see why we are thrilled to welcome Sean Malone as our CISO," said Gabe Rogol, chief executive officer at Demandbase. "Not only does he bring extensive knowledge of cybersecurity and defense, but he also has the leadership and expertise in strategy execution to continue building on the great security foundation that Demandbase already has laid. Bringing him on board is a very important step in our growth, and it will ensure we're protecting the increasing value Demandbase creates for customers, employees and investors."
Malone, a Seattle resident, holds a master's degree in information security & assurance from Western Governors University as well as the CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, AWS Solutions Architect and AWS Security Speciality certifications. In addition, he holds a pending patent for his work on assessing security programs and quantifying cyber risk.
To learn more about Malone and the Demandbase executive team, please visit https://www.demandbase.com/about-us/.
About Demandbase
Demandbase is Smarter GTM™ for B2B brands. We help marketing and sales teams spot the juiciest opportunities earlier and progress them faster by injecting Account Intelligence into every step of the buyer journey and orchestrating every action. For more information about Demandbase, visit: www.demandbase.com.
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Announced by CPT Group, Inc.
IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CPT Group, Inc. ("CPT") has been recognized as a top Class Action Claims Administrator in the legal industry by readers of ALM's, The Recorder. The Recorder's "Best Of" list was created to assist lawyers in identifying the best legal service providers and highlighting their most trusted vendor partners in a single annual publication. CPT is a first-time nominee and is honored to receive this award.
Henry Arjad, CEO of CPT, commented, "It is a privilege to be acknowledged by our clientele, for whom we are grateful. CPT's mission has always been to be regarded in our industry as the most reputable provider of class action administration services, recognized for our integrity and commitment to delivering the highest quality and utmost standards of excellence. This award inspires us to maintain our current level of performance, and it serves as a reminder of our goals because we know how important it is for clients to achieve a successful outcome, especially when they choose to work with CPT."
CPT Group has remained a major player throughout the ever-evolving class action administration industry for over 38 years. CPT provides a comprehensive range of class action administrative services, including developing, managing, and executing all stages of integrated settlement plans – from first contact through to distribution. CPT has distributed billions of dollars in settlement payments, worked with over 10,000 plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide, serviced tens of millions of class members, and managed over 5,000 cases throughout its history.
CPT has a naturally varied workforce, with a nearly equal male-to-female ratio from a wide range of ages, diverse ethnic backgrounds, and educational and experience levels. The company presently has over 75 employees working on-site at the Irvine, California headquarters, where all work is performed in-house.
Randi Martz
CPT Group, Inc.
(800) 542-0900
randi@cptgroup.com
https://www.cptgroup.com
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Man sets state record with $20 million scratch-off ticket: ‘I’m a millionaire’
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Gray News) - A California man has set a new state record for a scratch-off lottery ticket thanks to a $20 million payday.
According to the California Lottery, Chad Fry recently used money from a side construction job to purchase the Set For Life Millionaire Edition scratcher ticket for $30 at a market in Auburn, California.
“I was waiting months for these people to pay me. I had a little extra money, and the game grabbed my eye when I was at the counter. So, I said, ‘Give me that $30 ticket,’” Fry said.
Lottery officials said Fry discovered he was a millionaire when he scratched the ticket in a grocery store parking lot.
“I was like, hold on, let me scratch this thing really quick. I scratched the first line, got halfway through the second (line) and saw (the word) ‘LIFE!’” Fry said.
According to the California Lottery, that is the word players need to uncover to win one of the six record-prize tickets in circulation.
Officials said Fry selected the lump sum payment option of $11.6 million and plans to buy a new pickup truck with his winnings.
“I’m sure it will hit me that I’m a millionaire,” Fry said.
The Set For Life Millionaire Edition scratcher game has a grand prize twice the amount of any other scratch ticket on the market, according to the lottery office.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) investors who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now. The firm is investigating possible securities law violations.
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IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) Investigation:
The investigation focuses on IonQ's statements about its 32-qubit machine which the company claims is "the world's most powerful quantum computer." IonQ's representations allowed the company to go public through a SPAC-merger in late Sept. 2021.
But on May 3, 2022, the claims came into question after activist short-seller Scorpion Capital published a 183-page scathing report alleging the company's claims of a 32-qubit machine are a "brazen hoax." The firm points out that past employees stated in interviews the technology "doesn't exist," that "it was totally made up," and that the company is "trying to cover up that it is not there."
Scorpion determined that IonQ's only actual machine is an old 11-qubit toy computer for demonstration purposes that ex-employees, leading quantum experts, and key partners "all described as primitive, useless, doomed by fatal error rates inherent to the technology, unreliable with low uptime, and so slow that a useful calculation could take 3 years."
In addition, Scorpion accused IonQ of recording fictitious revenue via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping and, thereby, creating the illusion of commercial momentum.
In response, the price of IonQ shares sharply fell.
"We're focused on investors' losses and whether IonQ misrepresented the existence of- and commercial prospects for- its 32-qubit computer," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in IonQ and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding IonQ should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email IONQ@hbsslaw.com.
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 37th Parallel Properties ("37th Parallel"), a Richmond, VA-based multifamily real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of The Heights of Cityview, a 344-unit, 1998-built multifamily asset located in Fort Worth, Texas on behalf of their investors and joint venture partners. This marks the firm's seventh (7) acquisition in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro and twenty-seventh (27) in Texas, investing over $525 million in the state since its inception.
"We are excited to expand our Dallas-Fort Worth footprint with The Heights of Cityview acquisition, an institutional-quality asset in one of the fastest growing Fort Worth submarkets," said Dan Chamberlain, Managing Partner. "With its affordable cost of living, business-friendly climate, and record in-migration, Dallas-Fort Worth has become a top choice for corporate relocations and expansions, driving robust population and job growth. The property is strategically located in Southwest Fort Worth near the Chisholm Trail Parkway, a $1.4 billion tollway connecting the Benbrook suburbs with downtown Fort Worth. This tollway has transformed the submarket, giving residents the ability to commute within minutes to some of the city's largest economic centers," says Chamberlain.
The property features a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with large floorplans averaging 984 square feet. The all-brick construction, low-density, and direct access garages provide a neighborhood feel. Apartment and community amenities include nine and ten-foot ceilings, 116 direct-access garages, renovated leasing center, clubhouse, and fitness center, as well as a resort-style pool with poolside putting green.
"The Heights of Cityview acquisition marks a continuation of our thematic investment strategy focused on acquiring institutional, core-plus, low-density product located in dynamic submarkets within the South and Southeast's leading growth markets," said Doug Fraser, who heads the acquisition efforts for the firm. "The property has experienced significant rental growth as demand for high-quality, low-density, garden product has quickly outpaced supply, in large part due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded work from home policies. We look forward to continuing to expand our presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro as we look for attractive opportunities amid market volatility," says Fraser.
The asset will benefit from floating-rate agency debt, arranged by Cutt Ableson of Berkadia. The property will be managed on-site by RPM Living, founded in Austin, which manages over 112,000 units nationwide. 37th Parallel extends its appreciation to Taylor Hill of Institutional Property Advisors, who represented the Seller in the transaction.
37th Parallel Properties is a privately held, multifamily real estate investment firm based in Richmond, VA. Founded in 2008, 37th Parallel has acquired and managed over 6,100 units and completed transactions totaling more than $950 million across the Southeast and Texas, all while maintaining a 100% profitable track record for its family of high net worth, family office, and institutional investors.
To learn more, visit www.37parallel.com.
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OSLO, Norway, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.
Reference is made to the previous stock exchange announcements by Aker Offshore Wind AS ("Aker Offshore Wind" or "AOW") regarding the contemplated merger with Aker Horizons ASA ("Aker Horizons"). The merger will be carried out as a triangular merger whereby AOW will merge with Aker Horizons' wholly-owned subsidiary AH Tretten AS as the surviving entity and Aker Horizons will issue consideration shares.
The creditor notice period for the merger has now expired, in accordance with section 13-17 of the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act, without any creditors objecting. All conditions for completion of the merger are therefore fulfilled. The boards of Aker Offshore Wind and AH Tretten AS have therefore resolved to complete the merger by final registration in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises after close of trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today, Friday 17 June 2022 (the "Effective Date") which will be the last day of trading in the AOW shares on Euronext Growth (Oslo).
Eligible shareholders in AOW (other than Aker Horizons) will receive 0.1304 merger consideration shares in Aker Horizons for each share owned in AOW as of the expiry of the Effective Date, as such shareholders appear in the respective shareholder register with Euronext Securities Oslo (the "VPS") as at the expiry of Tuesday 21 June 2022 (the "Record Date").
The consideration shares will be delivered to the eligible shareholders through VPS on Wednesday 22 June 2022. Fractions of shares will not be allotted, and the number of consideration shares delivered to each eligible AOW shareholder will be rounded down to the nearest whole number. Excess shares, which as a result of this round down will not be allotted, will be issued to and sold by DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA. The sales proceeds will be given to Aker Horizons, which will give the sales proceeds further to charity.
The merger is executed and implemented in parallel with a contemplated triangular merger between Aker Horizons and Aker Clean Hydrogen AS ("ACH"). Upon completion of both mergers, the shareholders of ACH and AOW will receive a total of up to 80,612,586 consideration shares in Aker Horizons.
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$50,000 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant Will Support Expanded Wellness Programs
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCode will expand its virtual activity and wellness programming to reach more Texas children and families to promote healthy living under a new grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) awarded HealthCode a $50,000 grant under its Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) initiative as part of BCBSTX's commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families that focus on health and wellness and target impacts of socio-economic and social determinants of health and economic opportunity.
The grant will support expanding HealthCode's virtual activity platform and other wellness programs designed to promote an active, healthy lifestyle.
"As we march toward our goal of engaging Texans and the entire global community on the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle in preventing chronic disease, this grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas will provide a needed boost,'' said Steve Amos, CEO and founder of HealthCode."Through HealthCode's 'Democratizing Wellness' initiative, we will work on further developing our wellness programs and upgrading our technology while working to engage and encourage Texans to develop new habits for a healthier future.''
Launched in 2011, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® started as a three-year project designed to improve the health and wellness of at least 1 million children through community investments. The program was extended as BCBSTX's ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the children and families across Texas.
Sheena Payne, BCBSTX's director of Community Investments, said: "We are happy to award these grants that will support and nurture meaningful and transformational projects across Texas. Strategically, it is also important that we continue to aid community-based organizations that are directly supporting children and families with health and wellness equity as well as building foundations for economic opportunity."
The HKHF program – which centers on nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention and management and supporting safe environments – has awarded more than $20 million in funding since inception, and this year will impact the lives of more than 5 million children and adults in Texas.
HealthCode is committed to raising awareness on living healthier, happier lives through physical activity, nutrition, the environment and cultivating community connections. Since launching the first Million Mile Month virtual activity challenge in 2014, HealthCode's programs have expanded to virtual activity wellness events year-round.
About HealthCode
HealthCode, a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to empowering people to live healthier, happier lives free from preventable disease through education and encouraging physical activity, promoting healthy eating habits, supporting the environment and cultivating community connections. For more information visit https://healthcode.org.
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Some Texas schools may describe slavery as ‘involuntary relocation’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Public schools in Texas would describe slavery to second graders as “involuntary relocation” under new social studies standards proposed to the state’s education board.
A group of nine educators submitted the idea to the State Board of Education as part of Texas’ efforts to develop new social studies curriculum, according to the Texas Tribune. The once-a-decade process updates what children learn in the state’s nearly 8,900 public schools.
The board is considering curriculum changes one year after Texas passed a law to eliminate topics from schools that make students “feel discomfort.”
Board member Aicha Davis, a Democrat who represents Dallas and Fort Worth, raised concerns during a June 15 meeting that the term wasn’t a fair representation of the slave trade. The board sent the draft back for revision, urging the educator group to “carefully examine the language used to describe events.”
“I can’t say what their intention was, but that’s not going to be acceptable,” Davis told The Texas Tribune on Thursday.
Part of the proposed draft standards obtained by The Texas Tribune say students should “compare journeys to America, including voluntary Irish immigration and involuntary relocation of African people during colonial times.”
Texas’ public education system has become heavily politicized in recent years, with lawmakers passing legislation to dictate how race and slavery should be taught in schools and conservative groups pouring large amounts of money into school board races.
Texas drew attention for a similar situation in 2015, when a student noticed wording in a textbook that referred to slaves who were brought to America as “workers.” The book’s publisher apologized and promised to increase the number of textbook reviewers it uses.
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'On to the next': Elite 11 a recruiting showcase for elite high school QBs in Massillon
MASSILLON — Dante Moore was in a familiar spot on Saturday.
The Detroit Martin Luther King Jr. quarterback was one of more than 50 quarterbacks participating in the Elite 11 Ohio Regional inside Massillon's Paul L.David Athletic Training Center. A year earlier, the consensus five-star recruit had done the same thing.
However, the Dante Moore who walked out of the Elite 11 on Saturday wasn't the same player who left it a year earlier. Not even close, in some regards.
"A big difference for sure, I'll say, was first just my body," said the No. 1-ranked Class of 2023 quarterback in Michigan, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. "Actually, two years ago and last year, I wasn't really how big I am today. I weighed in at 210 (pounds) today, so me being out here and seeing the changes of how I've been flowing all offseason, how I've been working out was probably the biggest thing from the last year. I've thankful for the invite and there's more work to be done."
Moore was the headliner of Saturday's event, the biggest name among those quarterbacks invited to one of the nine regionals held around the nation between March and June. He holds offers from dozens of major programs, with the likes of Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Miami (Fla.) and Penn State pursuing his services.
Long before Moore was inarguably the No. 1 player among the 46 soon-to-be senior quarterbacks in the field at Massillon, he was a freshman who was soon to be a sophomore. In other words, he was like Massillon's Jalen Slaughter, who was one of six freshmen invited.
For Slaughter, it marked something totally different than it did for Moore. It marked a beginning of sorts.
"This year, I'm doing a lot more camps and getting involved in more football that I did last year," said Slaughter, who was one of three Stark County-area quarterbacks — with Alliance sophomore Brendan Zurbrugg and West Branch junior Dru DeShields — invited to the regional. "Last year, I was doing basketball and all of that stuff. I'm really just doing a lot of camps this year and a lot of visits now."
Class of 2025 QBs Ryan Montgomery, Colin Hurley getting Power Five offers already
Freshman year isn't too early to do any of that, especially for a highly-regarded quarterback. Among the other five from the Class of 2025 participating included Findlay's Ryan Montgomery and Colin Hurley of Jacksonville, Fla.
Montgomery, whose older brother Luke is a Class of 2023 Ohio State commit, has already generated offers from the likes of the Buckeyes, as well as Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Penn State and Tennessee. Hurley, who led Trinity Christian to Florida's Class 2A state title last fall, has already generated substantial interest from ACC and SEC schools.
Two years from now, either one could hold the same headliner title that Moore carries with him these days. The only title that matters to many, though, are those won on the field.
Titles such as the one Hurley won in the fall. A title that Hurley isn't resting on by any stretch, which is why he was more than 800 miles away from his home on a snowy, cold April day.
"I compete against myself every day to get better every day," Hurley said. "These are the types of environments I want to be around. I want to be around a lot of good quarterbacks. It's only going to make me better at the end of the day."
Which is why many of the quarterbacks participating in Saturday's event were going to be right back out on the camp circuit again the next day. Hoban junior Jayvian Crable, for instance, will compete in a showcase in the greater Cleveland area Sunday.
J.J. Kohl becoming well known beyond Iowa
Ankeny, Iowa, junior J.J. Kohl was going straight from Stark County to Kansas City, Mo., to compete in Sunday's ESPN/Under Armour Elite Underclassmen Camp. For Kohl, being a part of the Elite 11 or the ESPN/Under Armour camp shows what was gained in just a year's time.
"Last year at this point, this exact day, not many people knew who I was," said Kohl, who blossomed from a 2021 Under Armour camp in Columbus into a top Class of 2023 target for Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell. "I had no stars, no offers, none of that. Not many people knew the name J.J. Kohl. … I'm very fortunate to be able to compete at these events and I'm thankful for my parents for providing me with these opportunities. I just love the competition."
Even if that competition isn't always football. Montgomery was departing Massillon for a spring mostly spent on the AAU basketball circuit, as well as in his own school's weight room.
Regardless of how that competition is found, it still makes for a busy time.
"I'll be a lot more busy because I'm actually playing AAU basketball," Montgomery said. "I'm actually heading up right now to Grand Rapids for some games on Sunday with my teams. For our family, it's on to the next as we say."
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HOUSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) ("CNS" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers in the brain and central nervous system, today announced that Sigmund Hsu, MD, member of the Company's Scientific Advisory Board, presented an overview of its ongoing clinical trial evaluating Berubicin for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting.
The abstract titled "Design and initiation of an adaptive, randomized, controlled study of berubicin, a topoisomerase 2 poison that crosses the blood brain barrier (BBB), for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) after first-line therapy," was presented in the Central Nervous System Tumors poster session by Dr. Hsu.
Berubicin is a novel anthracycline and the first that appears to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) with central nervous system (CNS) uptake. The induction of apoptosis and DNA damage by Berubicin was significantly higher than that of doxorubicin (Dox) in all tested cancer cells, demonstrating Berubicin's greater potential potency and consistently higher cytotoxicity in GBM cell lines than Dox. In models of intracranial orthotopic gliomas, Berubicin prolongs survival when compared to temozolomide (TMZ), currently the standard of care in GBM for first line therapy in combination with radiation. Further evaluation of the orthotopic glioma models demonstrated that Berubicin had greater infiltration into intracranial glioblastoma cells compared to normal tissue, supporting the potential for improved efficacy. TMZ has been shown to be less effective in approximately 50% of patients due to changes (methylation) to a DNA repair enzyme, MGMT, that when unmethylated proves to be a prognostic indicator of a poorer prognosis. These differences have been proven to not be a factor in the activity of Berubicin.
Based on this data, a Phase 1 dose escalation study was conducted by a prior developer in patients with recurrent primary brain tumors. Berubicin was well tolerated, with myelosuppression (neutropenia and thrombocytopenia) as dose-limiting toxicities. Of 25 patients evaluable for efficacy, there was 1 complete response (14+ years), 1 partial response durable for 12 weeks, and 9 patients with stable disease over 6 weeks for a clinical benefit rate of 44%.
"We are fully dedicated to advancing the development of Berubicin toward potentially providing an innovative and much-needed option for treatment in GBM, an area of significant unmet medical need. With this goal in mind, we consider that our global study, which has been thoughtfully designed based on prior data as well as input from key opinion leaders and feedback from the FDA, could potentially be pivotal. We also believe that valuable interactions with our investigators on this study, as well as our heartfelt consideration of the needs of patients has positioned us for a successful outcome," added Dr. Sandra L. Silberman, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of CNS Pharmaceuticals. "Moreover, the positive feedback we've received from the regulatory authorities across Europe for this trial bolsters confidence in our state-of-the-art trial design and will significantly expand our ability to reach these patients."
The Company's ongoing global study is an adaptive, multicenter, open-label, randomized, controlled study in adult patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (WHO Grade IV) after failure of standard first-line therapy evaluating efficacy and safety of Berubicin. The primary endpoint of this study, being conducted in the United States and Europe, is overall survival (OS), with a projected 243 patients enrolled in a 2:1 randomization design (Berubicin:Lomustine). This study has pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluations of all patients enrolled, with 15 patients undergoing complete PK assessments throughout the dosing period. Patients will be stratified on the basis of MGMT methylation, documentation of IDH mutational status that now defines Grade IV GBM. No prior administration of bevacizumab will be allowed. An interim analysis will evaluate the comparative effectiveness of these treatments, an adaptive design intended to demonstrate that Berubicin's efficacy is at least equal to that of Lomustine such that continuation of the study is in patients' best interests (futility analysis). The overall survival endpoint and sample size have been calculated to be able to show a statistical difference between the two therapies as second line treatment for GBM. Additional studies in malignant diseases of the CNS (e.g., pediatric brain tumors, primary CNS lymphoma, metastatic tumors) are also being explored based on the potential for anthracycline activity in these indications.
For more information about this Berubicin trial, visit clinicaltrials.gov and reference identifier NCT04762069.
Berubicin is an anthracycline, a class of anticancer agents that are among the most powerful chemotherapy drugs and effective against more types of cancer than any other class of chemotherapeutic agents. Anthracyclines are designed to utilize natural processes to induce deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in targeted cancer cells by interfering with the action of topoisomerase II, a critical enzyme enabling cell proliferation. Berubicin treatment of brain cancer patients appeared to demonstrate positive responses that include one durable complete response in a Phase 1 human clinical trial conducted by Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Berubicin, was developed by Dr. Waldemar Priebe, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
CNS Pharmaceuticals a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of anti-cancer drug candidates for the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system. The Company's lead drug candidate, Berubicin, is a novel anthracycline and the first anthracycline to appear to cross the blood-brain barrier. Berubicin is currently in development for the treatment of a number of serious brain and CNS oncology indications including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer.
Additionally, the Company is advancing the development of its WP1244 drug technology portfolio, which utilizes anthracycline and distamycin-based scaffolds to create small molecule agents and is believed to be 500x more potent than daunorubicin in inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. Preclinical studies of WP1244 demonstrated high uptake in the brain with antitumor activity. CNS Pharmaceuticals is evaluating the use of WP1244 in the treatment of brain cancers, pancreatic, ovarian, and lymphomas.
For more information, please visit www.CNSPharma.com, and connect with the Company on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, whether the results of the previous Phase 1 trial can be replicated in the current clinical trial. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although CNS believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. CNS has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in CNS's most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and updated from time to time in its Form 10-Q filings and in its other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. CNS undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Hyundai recalls 215K Sonatas; faulty hoses can leak fuel
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 9:31 AM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai is recalling more than 215,000 midsize cars in the U.S. - most for a second time - because fuel hoses can leak in the engine compartment and cause fires.
The recall covers certain 2013 and 2014 Sonata sedans, many of which were recalled for the same problem in 2020.
The Korean automaker says in documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators that a low-pressure fuel hose can crack over time due to heat from the engine.
That can cause fuel leaks and increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the hoses. Owners will be notified starting July 5.
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Program celebrates long-term recovery from addiction
MILWAUKEE, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milwaukee's Meta House recently received a large donation from Phoenix Investors, a Milwaukee-based commercial real estate firm, in support of their annual fundraiser. The accompanying event, entitled "A Day for Meta House: Metamorphosis," will include several one-hour sessions on May 11 and May 20 throughout the greater Milwaukee area. The event centers around two women who are in long-term recovery; the women will share their stories, highlighting the changes they've made along the way and the role Meta House and the recovery community as a whole have played in their success.
This year, A Day for Meta House is presented by Phoenix Investors and supports the organization's mission to end the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families. As an added incentive to raise funds, Phoenix Investors is sponsoring a matching gift opportunity of up to $25,000. BMO Harris Bank is also a presenting sponsor.
"A Day for Meta House raises critical funds in support of programming that is essential to the wellbeing of about 500 local families each year," said Valerie P. Vidal, President and CEO of Meta House. "I extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, specifically Phoenix Investors, for their support. I'm deeply moved by the level of courage and determination our clients demonstrate each day to overcome numerous and seemingly insurmountable barriers to offer themselves and their families a brighter future."
"Meta House performs a necessary and specialized service for both our communities and individual families," said Frank Crivello, Chairman & Founder of Phoenix Investors, of the organization. "We're honored to support such a meaningful initiative and know the donation will go to help those who truly need it most."
To register or for more information, please visit www.metahouse.org/aday-for-meta-house.
About Meta House
Milwaukee-based nonprofit Meta House has been a leader in drug and alcohol treatment for women for almost sixty years. The organization provides holistic, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment services so that vulnerable women and families thrive well beyond their stay.
Learn more about the organization at www.metahouse.org.
About Phoenix Investors
Phoenix Investors, a national commercial real estate firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its affiliate companies hold interests in industrial, retail, office, and single tenant net leased properties amounting to approximately 52 million square feet, spanning 29 states. Its core business is the revitalization of former manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. This strategy leads to positively transforming communities and restarting the economic engine in the communities we serve.
For more information, please visit https://phoenixinvestors.com.
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WINDSOR, Conn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today released Temperature's Rising: The Growing Importance of ESG to EMEA M&A. The survey of 150 corporate and private equity dealmakers based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) focuses on the significance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) in M&A.
"The results are clear: dealmakers in EMEA have broadly accepted the importance of ESG in M&A," said Ken Bisconti, co-head, SS&C Intralinks. "Yet with ESG here to stay, and its significance set to grow in the next year, gaps remain in standards adoption and the quality of ESG due diligence data."
Key findings from Temperature's Rising:
- Of the 150 EMEA M&A dealmakers surveyed, over three-quarters say the importance of ESG in their organization has increased over the past 12 months.
- Forty-one percent of respondents have turned down at least one deal due to ESG concerns.
- Germany is a leader in ESG, with three-quarters of German respondents saying their most recent acquisition was driven by ESG.
- Only 16 percent of respondents agreed the comprehensiveness and quality of due diligence data available to them was "very good".
- Fifty-nine percent of respondents support the European Commission's Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.
Download the report here.
SS&C Intralinks is a pioneer of the virtual data room, enabling and securing the flow of information by facilitating M&A, capital raising and investor reporting. SS&C Intralinks has executed USD 35 trillion worth of financial transactions on its platform.
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.
Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
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MONTREAL, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC") announces the appointment of Dany Trudel, CPA, auditor, as Vice-President and Corporate Controller, as of May 9. He succeeds Carl Delisle, CPA, auditor, who is now the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Trudel has solid experience in the field of corporate finance and a wealth of knowledge in international business.
"We are pleased to welcome Dany to our management team. Dany has worked with major international companies and has a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of business processes that will help propel LOGISTEC's future growth," said Madeleine Paquin, President and CEO of LOGISTEC.
"Dany's business acumen and strong leadership will drive a collaborative approach toward LOGISTEC's transformation, as we continue to grow," added Carl Delisle, Chief Financial Officer of LOGISTEC. "His extensive knowledge will benefit LOGISTEC as he has the ability to see opportunities from a unique perspective."
Fluent in English, French and Spanish, Mr. Trudel has over 20 years of experience in the financial field and has led accounting teams at prominent world-class companies.
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, LOGISTEC has experienced solid growth and robust financial performance since its founding. The company is well positioned to maintain its leadership role with sustained growth and profitability through its record of strategic financial decisions and bold moves.
LOGISTEC Corporation is based in Montréal (QC) and provides specialized services to the marine community and industrial companies in the areas of bulk, break-bulk and container cargo handling in 54 ports and 80 terminals located in North America. LOGISTEC also offers marine transportation services geared primarily to the Arctic coastal trade as well as marine agency services to shipowners and operators serving the Canadian market. Furthermore, the Company operates in the environmental industry where it provides services to industrial, municipal and other governmental customers for the renewal of underground water mains, dredging, dewatering, contaminated soils and materials management, site remediation, risk assessment, and manufacturing of fluid transportation products.
The Company has been profitable and has paid regular dividends since becoming public and payments have grown steadily over the years. A public company since 1969, LOGISTEC's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols LGT.A and LGT.B. More information can be obtained on the Company's website at www.logistec.com.
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ATLANTA, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quipli, a leading equipment rental software company that caters to independent rental companies throughout the US, recently conducted a research study to find out where the hottest locations are in the US for equipment rentals.
Using keyword search data, Quipli pinpointed the regions with the most local Google searches looking to rent construction equipment – an indicator of where the biggest markets are right now.
Over 35,000 search keywords were included in Quipli's analysis, a robust dataset with a significant sample size.
The top market for equipment rental search in the US is Houston, TX.
Miami, Austin, San Antonio, and Las Vegas round out the top 5 equipment rental markets in the US. View the Full Report.
"Understanding the importance of how local search behavior ties into equipment rentals is essential for rental companies aiming to succeed in their market, especially as the rental industry continues to move online. We hope this study shines light on how important it is for equipment rental companies to focus on their online visibility, as well as reveal overlooked markets for small business owners looking to branch out," said Kyle Clements, founder and CEO of Quipli.
Using monthly Google searches for construction equipment rentals, Quipli determined that the following cities are the top 25 hottest markets for online equipment rental in the US right now:
1) Houston, TX: 3710
2) Miami, FL: 2810
3) Austin, TX: 2130
4) San Antonio, TX: 2080
5) Las Vegas, NV: 1690
6) Dallas, TX: 1480
7) San Diego, CA: 1390
8) Phoenix, AZ: 1370
9) Chicago, IL: 1320
10) Los Angeles, CA: 1300
11) Denver, CO: 1250
12) Portland, OR: 1180
13) Cincinnati, OH: 1020
14) Sacramento, CA: 1010
15) Columbus, OH: 960
16) Seattle, WA: 950
17) Indianapolis, IN: 940
18) Colorado Springs, CO: 930
19) Atlanta, GA: 900
20) Wichita, KS: 870
21) Charlotte, NC: 830
22) Jacksonville, FL: 810
23) Mesa, AZ: 740
24) Omaha, NE: 737
25) Orlando, FL: 734
When it comes to new construction, Texas is one of the fastest-growing states, home to four of the top 10 US equipment rental markets.
If you're starting an equipment rental business, or expanding to new locations, these 25 cities are the largest markets to be in.
Full the full report to view the Top 100 Cities for Equipment Rental Search:
https://www.quipli.com/the-top-cities-for-equipment-rental-search/
Using a tool called Keywords Everywhere – a popular browser extension that provides Google Keyword Search Volume Data – Quipli was able to compile a list of over 35,000 keywords related to equipment rentals.
This data was then grouped by city, to get a metric indicating total demand.
Quipli found a series of common keyword variations that people search for when looking for local equipment rental companies.
The most common iterations were:
- [keyword] rental [city state]. Example: forklift rental denver colorado
- [city] [keyword] rental. Example: denver forklift rental
- Rent [keyword] [city]. Example: rent forklift denver
Using 22 of the most common equipment rental products, Quipli evaluated these iterations for specific products in major US cities with populations of 50,000 or more.
Quipli was founded in 2020 by a product team with roots in the automotive rental industry, who saw similar needs among independent equipment rental companies that were looking to digitize their rental operations. Quipli's rental software provides businesses a single platform for managing their equipment inventory, accepting payments and pickups in-person and online, and building their websites.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As wildfires rage across California each year, exhausted firefighters call for reinforcements from wherever they can get them — even as far as Australia.
Yet one homegrown resource is rarely used: thousands of experienced firefighters who earned their chops in prison. Two state programs designed to get more former inmate firefighters hired professionally have barely made a dent, according to an Associated Press review, with one $30 million effort netting jobs for just over 100 firefighters, little more than one-third of the inmates enrolled.
Clad in distinctive orange uniforms, inmate crews protect multimillion-dollar homes for a few dollars a day by cutting brush and trees with chainsaws and scraping the earth to create barriers they hope will stop flames.
Once freed from prison, however, the former inmates have trouble getting hired professionally because of their criminal records, despite a first-in-the-nation, 18-month-old law designed to ease their way and a 4-year-old training program that cost taxpayers at least $180,000 per graduate.
“It’s absolutely an untapped pool of talent,” said Genevieve Rimer, who works with former inmates trying to clear their records. “Thousands of people are coming back from California’s fire camps annually. They have already been trained. They have a desire to go and put their lives on the line in order to ensure public safety.”
California is hardly alone in needing seasoned smoke eaters, but the nation’s most populous state faces different challenges than other more sparsely settled Western regions. A wildfire that nearly leveled the Sierra Nevada foothills town of Paradise nearly four years ago, for instance, was the nation’s deadliest wildfire in nearly a century, killing 85 people.
The U.S. Forest Service is short about 1,200 firefighters, 500 of them in California, and the Interior Department is down about 450 firefighters, 150 of them in California, said two of the state’s top elected officials, U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, in a recent letter to Biden administration officials.
Other Western states are grappling with the issue. Nevada is considering a program like Arizona’s “Phoenix Crew,” which started in 2017 and provides mostly former inmate firefighters a pipeline to firefighting jobs.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California legislation in 2020, allowing former inmates to seek to withdraw guilty pleas or overturn convictions. A judge can then dismiss the charges. Former inmates convicted of murder, kidnapping, arson, escape and sex offenses are excluded.
Since the law took effect, the nonprofit Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program, started by two former inmate firefighters, has worked with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles to help former inmates clear their records and get hired.
Yet they have only been able to file 34 petitions, and just 12 had records expunged during what the program warns “can be a long and drawn out process.”
Ashleigh Dennis is one of at least three attorneys filing expungement petitions through the Oakland-based advocacy group Root & Rebound. She has similarly been able to file just 23 requests, with 14 granted.
Among other hurdles, applicants must show a judge evidence they have been rehabilitated, and the expungement only applies to crimes they were incarcerated for while working in firefighting crews. Many people have unrelated convictions that must be separately expunged.
It’s been a learning curve to educate judges about the law and get the corrections department to speed up certifying to the court that inmates have served as firefighters, said Dennis and one of her clients, Phi Le. He petitioned the court in October and his record was expunged in January.
Da’Ton Harris Jr.’s record was finally cleared in August, about 18 months after starting the process.
“I’m out here, a public servant, risking my life every day to try and better my community,” said Harris. “I don’t think it was a smooth transaction at all.”
Despite his record, Harris obtained firefighting jobs with the U.S. Forest Service, the state’s firefighting agency Cal Fire, and the Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program.
But like Le, his advancement was limited because his criminal record made him ineligible for an Emergency Medical Technician certification, an obstacle that disappeared with the expungement. Outside of temporary federal and state firefighting agency jobs, most fire departments require applicants to be licensed EMTs — a certification the state bans certain felons from obtaining because the job comes with access to narcotics and sharp objects.
Rimer, the Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program’s director of supportive services, said California should automatically expunge records of eligible former inmates, much as it does for those convicted of antiquated marijuana crimes. And it should include their entire criminal record, she said.
“I think it spearheaded opportunity for people, but I don’t think it’s good enough,” she said of the expungement law.
The law’s author, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Reyes, a Democrat from San Bernardino, has been struggling ever since to learn how many former inmates it has helped. She said many former inmates have contacted her office to praise “the life-changing impact of the legislation.”
The corrections department informs eligible inmates about the law but doesn’t track expungements, said department spokeswoman Tessa Outhyse. Cal Fire, the court system and the state Department of Justice also couldn’t say how many have had their records expunged.
In another effort, California in 2018 created a training program to help former inmates get hired professionally.
The 18-month program is run by Cal Fire, the California Conservation Corps, the state corrections department and the nonprofit Anti-Recidivism Coalition at the Ventura Training Center northwest of Los Angeles. Conservation corps members also are eligible. Former inmates convicted of arson or sex offenses are excluded.
Participants spend six months on life skills and firefighter training and the next year fighting or preventing fires and doing other community service, for which they are paid $1,905 a month. The center has four fire crews with 60 participants.
In four years the program has cost over $29.5 million but has just 106 graduates.
Nearly all found a professional job: 98 are with Cal Fire and three are with other agencies including the Orange County Fire Authority and the U.S. Forest Service, according to corrections officials. Cal Fire provided slightly different figures.
But they’re the fortunate ones among the 277 who have participated since the program’s inception. Another 111 participants, or 40%, left before completing the program, said Outhyse.
Climate change is making wildfires more frequent and destructive, so the shortage comes at a time when demand for wildfire crews is going up.
And the state is turning more to professional wildland firefighters, largely because inmate crews are less available after voters shortened criminal sentences and officials released thousands of lower-level inmates early to prevent coronavirus infections.
This August about 1,670 inmates are in fire camps, including staff like cooks and laundry workers, down about 40% from August 2019. The corrections department was budgeted for 152 crews this year, but fielded just 51, each with about 15-18 firefighters.
With fewer inmate crews, California is turning more to other agencies. The conservation corps is responsible for filling 30 crews, Cal Fire 26 and the California National Guard 14.
The state also is creating what officials called the first all-hazards fire engine strike team operated by a state National Guard. The fire engines can respond both to wildfires and urban blazes.
“We’ve recognized for a few years now that due to early release, due to COVID, a number of other reasons, we have to do something,” said Battalion Chief Issac Sanchez, a Cal Fire spokesman.
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Gabe Stern contributed to this story from Reno, Nevada. Stern is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Stern on Twitter @gabestern326. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/western-fires-outpace-california-effort-to-fill-inmate-crews/ | 2022-08-21T21:28:19Z |
TikTok star in Alabama grieving after son killed night before his birthday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - An Alabama mother and TikTok influencer is pleading for answers after her son was shot and killed Friday night in Prichard, Alabama, WALA reported.
“I have this hatred in my heart that I don’t recognize,” Ophelia Nichols said in a video. “Because I’ve never felt hate for anybody.”
Nichols runs a TikTok account under the name “shoelover99″ with 7 million followers.
“I have never asked y’all for anything, but I need your help with this,” she said. “He was just 18 years old. That’s the best part of somebody’s life, and I know they’re out there in my town. They’re out there.”
Randon Lee was shot at the Exxon on St. Stephens Road. He then drove across the street near the Energizer gas station, where he died from his injuries.
It is unclear what led to the shooting, but Nichols says investigators tell her that they are following leads.
“It’s hard because you’re putting all of your faith, hope and trust into these people and the police department, and you have to sit back and hope and pray that they do what needs to be done so that the person or people who did this to my baby child gets behind bars. You have no choice but to sit here and wait,” she said.
Now, she is using her platform to ask for help leading to an arrest.
“People talk. People talk, so I wanted that video to be seen because if the person who did this to my son could see what he did to our family. He took my son from me. My son,” Nichols said.
Lee would have been 19-years-old on Saturday.
“I spoke to him yesterday morning around 10 to tell him I had his money for his birthday. He was looking forward to it. Just hanging out with his friends and girlfriend. His family was his life,” Nichols said.
Nichols says her son was an organ donor and will live on even in death helping others.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact the Prichard Police Department at 251-452-7800 or the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office at 251-574-8633.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of KRBP during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
DEADLINE: October 4, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/kiromic-biopharma-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=30896&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of KRBP during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 4, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?
By CARLA K. JOHNSON
AP Medical Writer
A new type of blood test that checks for signs of cancer in healthy people has hit the market. But it’s still unclear whether these screening tests will make any difference in cancer death rates. Such blood tests, called liquid biopsies, are already used in patients with cancer to tailor their treatment and check to see if tumors come back. Now, one company is promoting its $949 blood test to people with no signs of cancer. U.S. government researchers are planning a large experiment to see if the blood tests do actually catch cancers earlier and save lives. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/10/can-cancer-blood-tests-live-up-to-promise-of-saving-lives/ | 2022-04-11T06:46:33Z |
DALLAS, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing that there is a pressing need within the legal profession for lawyers who can combine skill and integrity in the courtroom, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Bar Association have joined efforts again to hold the Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp. The program, which has become a summer tradition for the two associations, will be held in Memphis, Tenn., during the NBA's 97th Annual Convention and Exhibits on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
The Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp is a one-day program designed to instruct lawyers on effective, winning trial skills and preparation strategies and is led by NBA and ABOTA members serving as faculty.
"I am thrilled that we are partnering with ABOTA again this year for this phenomenal program," said Vanita M. Banks, NBA Past President and Civil Trial Advocacy Section Chair. "As we strive for greater diversity and inclusion, our collaboration is a win-win that benefits both our organizations."
One of the topics covered in the Boot Camp will be the "Role of Race and Bias in the American Judicial System: Why Diverse Lawyers, Judges and Juries Matter." The session, led by John E. Sweeney, will focus on the state of diversity in the legal profession and the role of race and bias in the American Judicial System. Mr. Sweeney will discuss why diverse attorneys, judges and juries matter, and examine implicit bias in the legal profession and how to combat it.
The faculty members for the topic will include NBA Past President Michael S. Rosier, who is the Principal for the Rosier Law Firm in Maryland and Washington, D.C; and NBA Past President H.T. Smith, who is the Director of the Trial Advocacy Program at Florida International University College of Law in Miami.
"This collaboration is important to ABOTA and, as the Co-Chair of ABOTA's Diversity of Membership Committee, I am excited to serve as faculty for the program," said Mr. Sweeney, Principal at The Sweeney Firm in Beverly Hills, Calif., and life NBA Member. "We are proud of this ongoing partnership between the NBA and ABOTA as we continue to educate attorneys all over the nation."
"The collaboration among the finest trial attorneys in the NBA and ABOTA in presenting this program is a natural fit, affording learning opportunities for attendees," said Lewis R. Sifford, ABOTA National President. "Cultivating the spirit of camaraderie and fellowship between our organizations works to advance our respective missions."
The NBA Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp will provide lawyers with four hours of continuing legal education credit. This program is co-sponsored by the NBA Civil Trial Advocacy Section and Law Professors Division.
The program will include a Fireside Chat with John E. Sweeney: The Man Who Exposed LA's Notorious Sheriff Gangs. The chat will be moderated by Ms. Banks.
The final session is titled, Emerging Trends in Civil Litigation: Opportunities and Challenges, which will be moderated by NBA Past President Alfreda Robinson, Associate Dean for Trial Advocacy at George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC. The faculty members will be Tamara F. Lawson, Toni Rembe Dean-Designate and Professor of Law, University of Washington School of Law, Chair, Law Professors Division and Board Member at Large;
Mario Barnes, Professor of Law University California, Irvine School of Law, Vice Chair, Law Professors Division.
The NBA was founded in 1925 and is the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges. It represents the interests of approximately 65,000 lawyers, judges, law professors and law students. The NBA is organized around 23 substantive law sections, 9 divisions, 12 regions and 80 affiliate chapters throughout the United States and the world.
Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,300 lawyers — equally balanced between plaintiff and defense — and judges spread among 96 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information visit ABOTA.org.
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New muscle at the leadership level will help the organization continue on its growth trajectory and sharpen its operations
SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MACH Alliance, the group of independent tech companies dedicated to advocating for open, best-of-breed technology ecosystems, announced today it has appointed its first ever Managing Director, Holly Hall, who will begin September 1. Based in London, Hall will further develop and execute on the growth strategy of the organization, helping the Alliance to reach its full potential as a catalyst for change in the global technology industry.
With the completion of her term, MACH Alliance president, Sonja Keerl, will move to the advisory board, which is responsible for leading the organization and driving its vision forward. Hall will work closely with the board, Alliance team and wider MACH community to execute on the vision that has been refined over the past two years.
"MACH Alliance is backed by some of the biggest and most trusted names in technology, and there's so much I'm eager to accomplish with two hugely successful years already under our belt," said Hall. "I'll focus on striking the balance between accelerating our growth, building the global community while still maintaining the utmost integrity of the MACH certification. I'll also look to expand our presence on the ground at events and other networking opportunities. We'll be in more places, in more ways than ever before."
Hall currently serves as head of The Drum Network, a global media platform and the biggest marketing website in Europe. Prior to The Drum, she was Managing Director of the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA). Hall has over 15 years of experience in senior roles spanning product development, new business and senior management across the digital, advertising and design sectors.
The Alliance also announced four new executive board appointments:
- Gordana Vuckovic on behalf of Vue Storefront
- Chris Bach on behalf of Netlify
- Dom Selvon on behalf of E2X
- Jon Panella on behalf of Publicis Sapient
Existing company board seats will remain for continuity. Jasmin Guthmann will take Keerl's seat on the executive board on behalf of Contentstack, and Casper Rasmussen representing Valtech will replace Pascal Lagarde who will move to the advisory board.
"This is a pivotal time for the Alliance, and Holly's appointment into a full time leadership role is testament to our growth and increasing maturity in the market. She will be a tremendous addition to MACH Alliance and a huge asset in helping us execute on our vision," said Keerl. "I will continue to work closely with Holly over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition. With this new structure, including additional board seats, we've strengthened our position to capitalize on the immense opportunity before us."
The deeper leadership bench for the Alliance comes on the heels of several milestones, in addition to hitting the two-year anniversary mark. The inaugural MACH ONE event in London June 28-29 brought together nearly 400 leaders across the MACH network. During the event, winners of the first-ever MACH Alliance Awards were announced. The awards program aimed to raise awareness for the real difference MACH projects are making in solving complex technical problems and creating measurable business value across a range of industries.
Learn more at www.machalliance.org.
The MACH Alliance is a [501(c)(6)] non-profit organization, governed by an independent board and does not endorse specific vendors, members or otherwise. The Alliance was formed in June 2020 to help enterprise organizations navigate the complex modern technology landscape. It aims to guide and show the business advantage of open tech ecosystems that are Microservices based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS and Headless. All MACH Alliance members meet certification principles that are published on the website.
The MACH Alliance welcomes technology companies and individual industry experts who share the same vision for the future. Learn more at machalliance.org, read here about MACH certification and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After the United States House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 today, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement:
"Mayors across the nation commend the House for approving this historic bill. With the Inflation Reduction Act, families across the country will begin to see lower energy costs and save money on their prescription drugs. This bill will help build a more equitable future for our cities and deliver on many long-held priorities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The climate change solutions, in particular, represent the culmination of decades of work by mayors to protect our planet from the devastating impact of greenhouse gas emissions. We look forward to President Biden signing this monumental piece of legislation into law."
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About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Vertiv Holdings Co ("Vertiv" or the "Company") (NYSE: VRT) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Vertiv investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between April 28, 2021 and February 23, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
VRT 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: (1) the Company could not adequately respond to supply chain issues and inflation by increasing its prices; (2) as a result of the increasing costs, Vertiv's earnings would be adversely impacted; and (3) 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.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Vertiv during the relevant time frame, you have until May 23, 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.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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LIBERTY HILL, Texas, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Rita Ranch, a master-planned community with world-class amenities and spectacular views near Austin, is pleased to announce that new model homes are now open for viewing. 55+ active adults who want to be a part of the newest neighborhood at Santa Rita Ranch can now tour the Regency model homes by Toll Brothers at the ranch-inspired community in Liberty Hill.
The five new Regency at Santa Rita Ranch models represent homes from three different collections and showcase a range of options in this new active adult community by Toll Brothers. The Orchard Collection features single-family homes starting at $691,995. The Meadow Collection of Toll Brothers model homes features homes that start at $533,995. Homes in the Garden Collection at Regency start at $458,995. These well-designed homes are perfect for empty nesters, ranging from 1,599 square feet to over 2,693 square feet of open-concept, single-level living space.
The Regency at Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood by Toll Brothers marks the first new 55+ active adult community northwest of Austin in 2022 and will result in the development of more than 1,000 new homes for active adults in Liberty Hill.
"We're incredibly excited for Toll Brothers to bring this amazing new neighborhood to Santa Rita Ranch. Since the grand opening event on July 16, home shoppers have been able to visit five new Toll Brothers model homes and the new sales center," said Santa Rita Ranch Developer Ed Horne. "But this is just the beginning of what's planned for the new Regency at Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood. It will be a part of the larger Santa Rita Ranch community, but it will have its own exclusive amenities as well."
Toll Brothers is an award-winning FORTUNE 500 home builder, and the new Regency neighborhood at Santa Rita Ranch is the first 55+ community it has built in the state of Texas. The new Regency at Santa Rita Ranch community is located just off Ronald Reagan Highway in Santa Rita Ranch, across from Divine Savior Academy, the on-site private school.
The Santa Rita Ranch master-planned community in the Texas Hill Country north of Austin, offers beautiful, affordable homes and exceptional lifestyle options. It's been honored as a three-time Developer of the Year, a three-time Community of the Year, and the Best-Selling Master-Planned Community in the Austin-Round Rock area.
Additional information can be found at the Santa Rita Ranch website or through the media contact.
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SOURCE LEWIS & PARTNERS | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/regency-model-homes-by-toll-brothers-now-open-santa-rita-ranch/ | 2022-08-04T11:08:26Z |
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We teach youth baseball and wanted to teach players the proper skills to catch fly balls," said the inventors from Honolulu, Hawaii. "This invention allows a player to position themselves under a fly ball and prepare to catch a ball at a slower speed."
They invented CATCH PRO that provides an effective means by which young players could practice catching fly balls and pop-ups. This training aid would give young players time to get under the ball, track it and adjust their glove to make the catch. This could help reduce the risk of a player being struck in the face or body with the ball, ultimately helping enhance player safety. Additionally, this could help improve a players' hand-eye coordination and prevent cost fielding errors during a game.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-JMC-1886, 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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SOURCE InventHelp | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/09/inventhelp-presents-fly-ball-training-aid-jmc-1886/ | 2022-08-09T19:43:58Z |
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