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World renowned public health leader and physician with deep experience in STEM, economic development, humanitarianism, and health equity joins Spelman College as its 11th President, advancing the College's focus on equity and access
ATLANTA, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spelman College Board of Trustees unanimously voted today to appoint Helene Gayle, MD its 11th president. Spelman College has a long, proud history of excellence and global leadership in the education of women of African descent and is committed to addressing racial inequities in education ensuring equitable opportunities for students of all economic backgrounds. Dr. Gayle's presidency will begin on July 1, 2022.
Dr. Gayle currently serves as president and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust, one of the nation's oldest and largest community foundations. Under her leadership, the Trust grew its assets from roughly $2.8B to $4.7 billion and adopted a strategic plan aimed at closing the racial and ethnic wealth gap. A public health leader and humanitarian, Dr. Gayle spent nearly a decade as president and CEO of Atlanta-based CARE, one of the largest international humanitarian organizations, with approximately 11,000 staff and poverty fighting programs that reached 82 million people in 2010 in 87 countries. Under Dr. Gayle's leadership, CARE reinforced its commitment to empowering girls and women to bring lasting change to communities living in poverty.
"Our success for more than a century and a half has been built by an engaged student body and alumnae, committed faculty and staff, and a history of exemplary presidents, "said Rosalind G. Brewer, Board Chair of Spelman College. "I'm excited about Dr. Gayle's appointment and confident that her demonstrated ability to address complex issues in communities of color many of which involve the strength of Black females and her success factors, coupled with her commitment to equity, will further build on Spelman's legacy and propel the College into the future."
In the months-long search, the Presidential Search Committee sought a leader who embodies the Spelman mission of academic excellence and global leadership, and whose experience and expertise would build on the College's momentum in key areas, including affordability, entrepreneurship and innovation, and the Arts. In considering the Search Committee's recommendation, the Board of Trustees considered key priorities for Spelman's 11th president, some of which included increasing or improving the student experience, such as safety and housing, building on Spelman's fiscal strength and maintaining the college's attraction to diverse and talented students, faculty and staff.
"I am honored and look forward to being a part of a long, proud legacy committed to the education of women of African descent. This is a moment where HBCUs are once again being recognized for the importance that they bring to every sector of this country," said Dr. Gayle. "Spelman has a strong history of changing lives for people who will change lives. The idea of giving back to generations of students through cutting-edge academic programs and facilities, increasing college affordability, raising financial aid support and increasing the endowment, and developing new career pathways and opportunities is what invigorates and excites me about this new role."
As Spelman's 11th president, Dr. Gayle will assume the presidency at a time when the college is thriving. Spelman was named U.S. News and World Report's #1 Historically Black College or University for 15 years in a row in 2022, the National Science Foundation's #1 baccalaureate institution of Black or African American science and engineering doctorate recipients and is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars.
Dr. Gayle is an epidemiologist who also spent 20 years at the Centers for Disease Control, working primarily on HIV/AIDS and at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with a focus on global public health. Dr. Gayle holds a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Psychology from Barnard College -Columbia University a M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a M.P.H. from Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health. Dr. Gayle serves on several public and nonprofit boards, including The Coca-Cola Company, Organon & Co a women's health care company, Palo Alto Networks a cybersecurity company, and the Brookings Institution. She is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Emory University, Doctor of Humane Letters, 2019
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Doctor of Science 2019
American University, Doctor of Science, 2018
Xavier University, Doctor of Science, 2016
University of Buffalo, Doctor of Science, 2016
University of Miami, Doctor of Science, 2013
Oberlin College, Doctor of Science, 2011
Colby College, Doctor of Humane Letters, 2010
Columbia University, Doctor of Laws, 2009
Agnes Scott College, Doctor of Science, 2009
Brandeis University, Doctor of Humane Letters, 2008
Morehouse School of Medicine, Doctor of Science, 2008
Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University, Doctor of Humane Letters, 2008
Duke University, Doctor of Science, 2008
Meharry Medical College, Doctor of Science, 2007
Smith College, Doctorate, 2007
Pennsylvania State University, Doctor of Science, 2004
Jackson State University, Doctor of Humane Letters, 2004
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Global Health, University of Washington, School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, 2008 -
Adjunct Professor, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, 2009 - 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, 2006
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Health Services, University of Washington, School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, 2002
Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a leading liberal arts college widely recognized as the global leader in the education of women of African descent. Located in Atlanta, GA, the College's picturesque campus is home to 2,100 students. Spelman is the country's leading producer of Black women who complete Ph.D.s in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The College's status is confirmed by U.S. News & World Report, which ranked Spelman No. 54 among all liberal arts colleges, No. 24 for undergraduate teaching, No. 4 for social mobility among liberal arts colleges, and No. 1 for the 15th year among historically Black colleges and universities. The Wall Street Journal ranked the College No. 3, nationally, in terms of student satisfaction. Recent initiatives include a designation by the Department of Defense as a Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM, a Gender and Sexuality Studies Institute, the first endowed queer studies chair at an HBCU, and a program to increase the number of Black women Ph.D.s in economics. New majors have been added, including documentary filmmaking and photography, and collaborations have been established with, Johns Hopkins through the Vivian Thomas Scholars, IBM HBCU Center for Quantum Computing, the Broad Institute and the Army Research Lab for artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Outstanding alumnae include Children's Defense Fund founder Marian Wright Edelman, Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer, political leader Stacey Abrams, former Acting Surgeon General and Spelman's first alumna president Audrey Forbes Manley, actress and producer Latanya Richardson Jackson, global bioinformatics geneticist Janina Jeff and authors Pearl Cleage and Tayari Jones.
To learn more, please visit spelman.edu and @spelmancollege on social media.
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AG warns Kansans of car-buying scams as purchases become harder to make
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the purchase of a new or used vehicle has become more difficult in recent years.
Whether it be in-person shopping limitations spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions that have limited production of new vehicles, or the shortage of available used cars, the AG said Kansans have had to endure a great deal just to find reliable transportation.
In addition to these challenges, Schmidt said more auto market roadblocks have emerged and added to the cost and frustration of vehicle purchases. He said his office has advised consumers to be aware of some new circumstances that go well beyond the normal sticker shock.
The AG warned Kansans to look out for yo-yo scams, which happen when a consumer is led to believe, through acts of commission by a dealer providing financing, that the loan financing is final when in fact the dealer has not actually finalized the financing.
Schmidt said a dealer in this scam allows the consumer to drive off the lot with the car “on the spot,” which is called “spot delivery.” He said the dealer knows the consumer has not qualified for financing and sometimes knows the consumer will not qualify. When the financing falls through, he said the dealer pulls the consumer back like a yo-yo on a string.
To protect themselves, Schmidt has advised Kansans to compare financing offers from several lenders before they shop for a vehicle and secure financing. He said if a consumer chooses to finance with the dealer, they should ask if the deal is final and get that assurance in writing before the vehicle is taken home.
Schmidt also warned Kansans to look for auto add-ons. He said add-ons are not free, they are extra for consumers to buy and finance along with the vehicle. He said common add-ons include gap insurance policies, extended warranties and service contracts.
The AG noted that it is okay to say no to add-ons and to ask what they cost. However, he said it is not okay for dealers to tuck add-ons into the deal without the customer’s knowledge or consent. He said consumers should know exactly what they are buying.
To combat this, Schmidt said his office recommends the consumer ask the dealer to list the price of any proposed add-on before arrival at the dealership to see the total cost of the car. He said those that finance should ask the lender to figure out how much add-ons would cost over the life of the loan. He also said that consumers should ask about any limits or conditions with warranties and service contracts as they do not always cover what is expected.
Schmidt said consumers should feel comfortable saying no to add-ons they do not want, do not need, or do not want to pay for. If it is not wanted or needed, he said to say no.
Next, the AG warned about excessive administrative fees. In addition to understanding add-ons, he said consumers should be aware of what they are paying in administrative fees. He said there are three typical new car fees - the vehicle registration fee, the sales tax, and the documentation fee.
Schmidt said the vehicle registration fee is the amount the state charges to register the vehicle, assign a title to a new vehicle, and cover the cost of license plates. If the dealer provides this service, he said it saves the consumer a trip to the county tag office. He also said the sales tax on a vehicle includes tax at the state rate and tax at the county or even municipality rate. Lastly, he said dealers charge a documentation fee to cover costs of preparing and filing the contract as well as other paperwork involved in the sale.
The AG said Kansans should do their homework. He said many counties publish registration charges on their website. Local sales tax rates can even be looked up on the Kansas Department of Revenue website. With a local address and purchase amount, he said a consumer can calculate the expected sales tax.
Similarly, Schmidt said customers can research the average documentation fee for their area and be prepared to discuss the fee amount with the dealer. He said some dealers write additional fees into the contract and give them official-sounding names like “PDI” or “dealer prep.”
The AG noted that customers should find out early what fees the dealer charges and negotiate the price of the vehicle accordingly. Sometimes, he said just telling the dealer the consumer knows the fee is unusual will spur the dealer to remove or reduce it.
Lastly, Schmidt said Kansans would watch out for market adjustment fees. He said a common occurrence in 2022 is a “marketing adjustment fee” which dealerships charge when they consider the type of vehicle to be in short supply. So, he said they raise the price to make more profit. He said these fees can be between $1,000 to $5,000 or more depending on the make and model of the vehicle.
Schmidt said the dealer should always advertise this fee with the price of the car to ensure customers are aware of the amount they plan to charge. He said consumers do not have to pay this fee, but a dealer is also not required to sell a vehicle at the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.
The AG warned that the amount of this fee will vary based on the dealership, however, there are a number of dealerships that do not charge this fee. He said Kansans should ask if a vehicle has been “marked up” before they visit a dealership and be willing to expand the search for a vehicle to get a deal they consider reasonable.
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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NO-HIT WONDER
The Pirates head to Wrigley Field seeking a slightly more convincing victory a day after beating the Reds 1-0 despite having zero hits. It marked the sixth time since 1901 that a big league team won despite not getting any hits. It last happened in 2008 when Jered Weaver and Jose Arredondo of the Angels lost while holding the Dodgers hitless.
By MLB record-keeping rules, Cincinnati’s accomplishment wasn’t an official no-hitter because its pitchers didn’t go at least nine innings.
Pittsburgh hadn’t announced a starter for its series opener against the Cubs.
STUCK AT THE BORDER
Mariners manager Scott Servais said “a couple players” won’t make the trip for a three-game series at Toronto because of the Canadian government’s vaccine mandate.
Servais on Sunday did not identify which players will be unavailable. Canada requires anyone entering the country to have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, the second at least 14 days before entry.
Left-hander Roenis Elías was in the clubhouse Sunday, and Servais said the 33-year-old likely will be added to the active roster by Monday. Elías last appeared in the major leagues with Washington in 2019.
ROUND 2
Holding the best record in the National League, the New York Mets (23-13) host Nolan Arenado and the Cardinals in their first meeting since a bench-clearing scuffle between the teams last month in St. Louis.
Miles Mikolas (3-1, 1.49 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Cardinals in the opener of a four-game series — though bad weather is in the forecast. New York is expected to tab long man Trevor Williams (0-2, 5.73) for a spot start in place of injured Tylor Megill.
ON AND OFF
Twins star outfielder Byron Buxton is second in the majors with 11 home runs going into the start of this week’s series at Oakland.
Buxton connected Sunday in a 3-1 win over Cleveland. He has a .330 on-base average and .706 slugging percentage despite missing 12 games because of knee trouble.
Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli says he expects Buxton to keep getting a day off after playing a couple of games in a row to deal with swelling in his knee.
“(It’s) the type of thing that you cannot play through and play every day,” Baldelli said. “This is what’s going to allow him to get back to full strength or close to full strength where he can play almost every day. I hope this isn’t what we have to do the whole year … but for right now, it’s what we have to do.”
BRYANT ON DECK
Sidelined since April 25, Rockies slugger Kris Bryant is scheduled to play two rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque this week.
The 30-year-old Bryant has been out with a back problem. He’ll be re-evaluated after the minor league stint and Colorado hopes he can return for next weekend’s series against the New York Mets.
The four-time All-Star is batting .281 with no home runs and four RBIs in 57 at-bats over 15 games for Colorado. He joined the Rockies this season after signing a $182 million, seven-year contract.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Republican senators are calling for lawsuits to block President Joe Biden’s order forgiving student loan debt, calling it an illegal overreach and abuse of executive power.
“There’s no authority for the president to wave a wand and to forgive billions of dollars of student loan debt and yet he did it anyway,” Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said.
He and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, say they hope a lawsuit could push a court to block the plan before it goes into effect this winter.
“This would really be a tremendous win for the fight against inflation, it would be a tremendous win against the unfairness that it brings to people that don’t go to college that pay for people to go to college,” Grassley said.
The White House contends the president is on solid legal ground and has encouraged Americans to apply for forgiveness next month. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill, said Republicans are wrong to try to undercut the relief.
“Why would they want to keep this financial burden on the backs of so many young graduates and so many middle-class families?” she said.
But not all Democrats are on board with the president’s approach.
“I just don’t think that the Band-Aid approach works,” Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said.
She said it is Congress’ responsibility, not the White House’s, to decide how to help students.
“The legislative branch is the one that appropriates money and this was a decision taken by the executive branch. That’s not common,” she said.
No suits have been filed yet, but the Arizona state attorney general has hinted he and other AGs could take action soon. | https://cw33.com/news/gop-senators-hope-for-block-of-student-debt-forgiveness/ | 2022-09-08T23:51:01Z |
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the makers of the Canvas Learning Management System, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Steve Daly, will present at the Citi Global Technology Conference.
- Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
- Time: 9:45 a.m. ET (7:45 a.m. MT)
- Live webcast: ir.instructure.com; an archived replay will be made available on the Company's website for a limited time
Instructure is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports tens of millions of educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
Brian Watkins
Corporate Communications
Instructure
(801) 610-9722
brian.watkins@instructure.com
April Scee
Managing Director
ICR, Inc.
(917) 497-8992
investors@instructure.com
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Utilizing Two Technologies and Two Types of Diabetic Socks Finally Solves Critical Problems
PASO ROBLES, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under its AVAL brand, Drymax Technologies introduces two new diabetic socks that dramatically improve the environment for the feet inside the shoe.
"Statistics, complied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are alarming. In addition to 37.3 million diabetics and 96 million prediabetics, there are about 80,000 lower leg amputations in the U.S. caused by diabetic complications," said Gus Blythe, President of Drymax Technologies.
Current diabetic socks do not meet the needs of many diabetics, especially those who are at-risk. With so much at stake for diabetics, it's astonishing that all it takes to be considered a diabetic sock is the name on the package, a non-binding leg, seamless toe and padded foot. However, most diabetic socks only help to avoid a few problems caused from wearing ordinary socks.
Wearing socks and shoes is an absolute must for diabetics, but inadvertently this is where many problems originate. Shoes trap heat, elevate skin temperature, the feet sweat, then the socks get wet. This heat and moisture create an unhealthful environment in which harmful bacteria and fungi flourish. Wet socks also weaken skin and increase friction, making feet more vulnerable to skin tears and blisters. Broken skin is the entry point for bacteria often leading to infections, skin ulcers and amputations.
Until now, diabetic socks have all been made with wicking fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic, bamboo or wool. Wicking fibers work by attracting moisture, so they get wet which continuously holds moisture against skin and toenails.
Keeping feet dry is important. Dry skin is more resistant to friction, skin tears and blisters. The AVAL ACTIVE Diabetic sock protects diabetic feet by using drymax fiber technology (enhanced with Cupron® Copper) throughout the entire foot of the sock. The drymax fibers mechanically lift sweat off the skin much like a squeegee, transferring it to the sock's moisture attracting outer layer. The drymax fibers next to the skin provide a much drier and more hygienic environment for the skin and toenails than do wet wicking fiber socks.
For many diabetics, weight reduction and better physical fitness are almost always a doctor's advice. Wearing ACTIVE Diabetic socks allows diabetics to exercise or walk more by greatly reducing or eliminating skin tears or blisters caused by wearing wet socks.
ACTIVE Diabetic socks can be worn all the time but are especially effective when a diabetic's feet sweat.
The AVAL CASUAL Diabetic sock employs ultra-soft polyester fibers enhanced with Cupron Copper Technology throughout the foot of the sock. The CASUAL Diabetic sock is to be worn by diabetics whose feet never sweat or for those less-active times when a diabetic's feet are not sweating.
While some diabetics feet sweat normally, others suffer from autonomic neuropathy, so their feet never sweat. Still, others have hyperhidrosis, causing their feet to sweat excessively or all the time. In any case, all diabetics can now wear the appropriate Diabetic sock(s) with specific technologies targeted to best take care of their dermal foot problems.
Clinically proven Cupron® Copper provides documented performance for a wide range of applications. Patented Cupron Copper Technology works by releasing millions of copper ions (Cu+/Cu++). When worn regularly against the skin, Cupron Copper improves skin elasticity, flexibility, suppleness and softness as well as skin appearance in tone and texture simply by wearing our socks.
Additionally, to improve the skin's health and appearance on the always overlooked lower leg (above the foot) we utilize Cupron Copper enhanced fibers inside the leg of our socks.
Cupron Copper Technology inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria, helping keep socks odor-free. Cupron Copper inhibits fungal and yeast growth, helping socks resist deterioration from mold and mildew.
Cupron Copper Technology is the only copper technology that has met the EPA's criteria to make the Public Health Claim of killing 99.9% of Athlete's Foot Fungi in socks. Cupron Copper Oxide is permanently embedded in the fibers and will not wash out or wear out making it far superior to competitors' surface coatings.
Both AVAL Diabetic socks have easy stretch, non-binding legs, and dense protective padding which reduces pressure underfoot, while not adversely affecting shoe fit. Their ultra-soft fibers, along with a seamless toe, create an extremely comfortable sock. These features along with durable fibers provide a great value.
Diabetics face many challenges and we try to support their every step. We don't simply sell them a sock and send them on their way. To remind diabetics to inspect their feet daily, we include with every pair of socks an INSPECT YOUR FEET DAILY static cling sticker as well as a booklet on how best to protect diabetic feet. Why? Because most of the 80,000 lower leg amputations could be prevented if diabetics would inspect their feet daily and visit their doctor at the first sign of a problem.
AVAL Diabetic Socks are available in a white and copper color, in Mini-Crew, ¼ Crew and Crew leg heights. MSRP ranges from $12 - $16. www.avalsocks.com
For samples and further information, contact Tom Tanno 818/515-8079, Tom@drymaxsports.com
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Which DIY food kit is best?
Whether you turn to food kits for nightly meal prep or treat them as one-off special-occasion crafts, Uncommon Goods has you covered. They offer a wide range of DIY food kits to create old favorites or explore a new culinary world.
If you are looking for a housewarming gift, a birthday present or a fun activity to do with friends and family, Uncommon Goods has something for every occasion.
What are Uncommon Goods DIY food kits?
Uncommon Goods DIY food kits are assembled by individual makers across the globe. Most contain easy-to-follow instructions and most — if not all — of the materials you need to create your own kitchen masterpieces.
In some cases, you may need to supply common cooking tools, such as measuring spoons or cooking pots. For cocktail DIY kits, alcohol is not included.
Uncommon Goods DIY food kit features
Different cuisines
Uncommon Goods explores a variety of cultures in their home goods, and their food kits are no different. They offer foods in the cuisines of Mexico, Scandinavia and more.
Food and beverage options
From breakfast bagels to your own customizable gin, Uncommon Goods has options to create both food and drinks. The food kits cover every meal of the day — including snacks — and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage kits are also available.
Wide range of price points
You need not break the bank to try something new. Uncommon Goods has food kits to fit every budget. Prices range from under $25 to right around $100.
Kid-friendly options
One of the best ways to encourage kids to care about what they eat is to cook with them. There are a variety of kid-friendly options that include not only healthy snacks but also sweet treats and goodies.
Best Uncommon Goods DIY food kit
This kit includes everything you need to make 40 churros. Simply add water to the churro mix, fry in the oil of your choice and dip in chocolate (included). The kit also includes cinnamon sugar, a reusable piping bag with a tip, a thermometer for deep frying and instructions. Sold by Uncommon Goods
Molecular Gastronomy Kit — Cuisine
Explore the experimental cuisine of molecular gastronomy with this DIY food kit that includes detailed instructions. With 20 sachets of food additives, you can make jellies and powders to elevate the everyday. The kit also includes a slotted spoon, a measuring spoon, a silicone mold, a food-grade syringe and two silicone tubes. Sold by Uncommon Goods
Create a creamy sweet treat at home with this kit for chai and rooibos bubble tea. Detailed instructions help you achieve the perfect chewy texture of boba “bubbles.” The included dishwasher-safe stainless steel straws are good for the environment. It makes eight servings. Sold by Uncommon Goods
Like drinking liquid sunshine, this DIY limoncello kit captures the bright, zesty flavor of lemon in a bottle. You’ll supply the lemon and vodka; the kit includes everything else you need. It includes a glass infusing container, a muslin cloth for straining, labels and a natural manuka honey flavor. This is an easy kit for DIY newbies over 21 to start with. Sold by Uncommon Goods
Make authentic pad thai easily with the included sauce, rice noodles, dried garlic and herbs, ground peanuts and ground hot chili. All included ingredients are organic — you’ll add your own veggies and protein. The kit serves two and is created in Thailand. Sold by Uncommon Goods
This kit combines chemistry with cooking and is a great choice for school at home or general experimenting for kids. It’s good for ages 8 and up. The kit includes yeast for brewing, root beer extract, funnel, bottle labels and instructions. Just add water and fill your own 2-liter bottle. Sold by Uncommon Goods
You supply the fillings, and Uncommon Goods teaches you how to roll sushi. This kit includes the specialized equipment you need for perfect rolls every time, including a bamboo rolling mat. It also features a shopping guide and drink pairing suggestions along with detailed instructions for the full sushi-making experience. Sold by Uncommon Goods
Make Your Own Fortune Cookies Kit
Another way to bring learning into the kitchen is with this DIY fortune cookie kits. The included 60 pre-written fortunes or write your own on the blank slips. The kit makes 48 cookies in either vanilla or chocolate. You’ll need to supply eggs, salt and flavoring extracts as desired. Sold by Uncommon Goods
Make Your Own Rainbow Bagel Kit
Bring an Instagram-worthy breakfast to your table in just a few hours. Intermediate-level bakers can make one dozen of these colorful goodies. Includes bagel mix, yeast and food coloring. You’ll need to supply some basic tools of your own. Sold by Uncommon Goods
Challenge your taste buds and build new flavored profiles with this spicy DIY hot sauce kit. You’ll need to provide a few common kitchen tools, but this kit includes everything else you need, including ground and whole spices, white vinegar, glass bottles with lids, labels, funnel, gloves and a book of instructions and recipes. Sold by Uncommon Goods
These chewy, frozen Japanese sweet treats are easy to make and naturally gluten-free. Use the dough cutter, silicone mochi mold and step-by-step instructions to create 32 pieces of delicately flavored frozen desserts. Sold by Uncommon Goods
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Humanitarians Present Unique Connections that Honor Displaced Communities
MINNEAPOLIS, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, the world reached an unfathomable milestone of more than 100 million forcibly displaced people, migrants and refugees - including 12.8MM newly displaced from war in Ukraine - due to a range of humanitarian crises, including war, famine, climate change and more. Global humanitarian organization, Alight, is honoring displaced populations beginning today, World Refugee Day, for the duration of the week. Through conversations across social media channels and by hosting a special virtual event, the organization aims to elevate experiences of resilience and perseverance by sharing the untold stories of refugees and humanitarian workers from around the world.
"Learning and growing together is such an important part of what we do, and is at the core of Alight's human-centered, co-designed approach," states Jocelyn Wyatt, Alight CEO. "Our goal is to create connectivity amongst communities and honor refugees for who they are - teachers, doctors, farmers, activists - all in search of a meaningful life free from violence and persecution. Our teams are there to help them along in their journey."
Alight's World Refugee Day virtual event will support the organization's mission to uplift and empower vulnerable populations around the world. In addition to Alight CEO sharing organization insights, the event will highlight Amali Tower, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Refugees. Tower will open up about her lived experience as a migrant, immigrant and asylum-seeker. She will also talk about how this shaped her current role now serving displaced communities. The World Refugee Day Live Broadcast begins Thursday, June 23, 9AM CST // 10am EST // 4pm CAT; HOW TO JOIN: Use this Zoom link at the time of the gathering -- https://alight.zoom.us/j/83123592867?pwd=a253MDA3WnpQNVZSVXNyS3dKYzluQT09
"Climate is such a significant factor in displacement and impacting the resilience of communities," said Alight Global Activations Lead, Alissa Jordan. "From drought and food insecurity to unprecedented flooding and natural disaster, the people Alight works with around the world contend with climate change more and more every day. That's why it's so important that we'll be having this conversation with Amali for World Refugee Day this year."
Alight's work is often behind the scenes with grassroots activists and other pillars within the communities they serve, collaborating with them to develop and implement solutions that address a wide range of issues impacting migrant and displaced populations. To honor and highlight these relationships, Alight will also be posting stories throughout the week from team members on the ground in different parts of the world.
For those not able to attend the event, show your support throughout the week using the hashtag #WhyItMatters on social media or learn more about Alight's work and visit www.wearealight.org.
ABOUT ALIGHT
Established in 1978 by founder Neal Ball, Alight, formerly known as American Refugee Committee, provides health care, clean water, shelter, protection and economic opportunities to more than 3.5 million people in over 20 countries each year. Alight believes in the incredible creativity, potential and ingenuity of the displaced and works to shine a light on their humanity, the tremendous amount of good that's already happening and the possibilities to do more. In 2021, Alight received the prestigious 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the eleventh consecutive year, celebrating more than a decade of impactful work.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), provider of a leading modern database for enterprise applications, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended April 30, 2022.
"We delivered a strong first quarter exceeding the high end of our guidance on all metrics, highlighted by the third straight quarter of accelerating ARR growth," said Matt Cain, President and CEO of Couchbase. "Couchbase Capella is continuing to gain momentum and customer feedback has been positive. We are confident that our expansive and differentiated product portfolio will continue to be at the forefront of our customers' digital transformation initiatives."
- Revenue: Total revenue for the quarter was $34.9 million, an increase of 25% year-over-year. Subscription revenue for the quarter was $32.0 million, an increase of 21% year-over-year.
- Annual recurring revenue (ARR): Total ARR as of April 30, 2022 was $139.7 million, an increase of 27% year-over-year, or 31% on a constant currency basis. See the section titled "Key Business Metrics" below for details.
- Gross margin: Gross margin for the quarter was 86.7%, compared to 87.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 87.3%, compared to 88.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. See the section titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tables titled "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results" below for details.
- Loss from operations: Loss from operations for the quarter was $19.0 million, compared to $14.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Non-GAAP operating loss for the quarter was $13.4 million, compared to $12.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
- Cash flow: Cash flow used in operating activities for the quarter was $8.6 million, compared to $3.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Capital expenditures were $0.8 million during the quarter, leading to negative free cash flow of $9.4 million, compared to negative free cash flow of $3.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
- Remaining performance obligations (RPO): RPO as of April 30, 2022 was $169.0 million, an increase of 68% year-over-year.
- Announced the Couchbase Capella DBaaS offering on Google Cloud. Customers now have more flexibility on where to deploy Capella, improving alignment with applications and supporting hybrid and multi-cloud strategies from a single platform with price performance superior to competitors.
- Announced that Couchbase Capella manages and fully hosts a backend for mobile and IoT applications called Capella App Services. The enhanced offering makes it easier for developers to design and deploy fast and resilient mobile applications that seamlessly sync data between the cloud and connected devices. Now as a fully managed service, development teams can save time, effort and resources by streamlining setup configuration, synchronization and ongoing backend services management.
- Announced version 7.1 of Couchbase Server, which delivers incredible advancements in performance, storage capacity and workload breadth, including expanded operational analytics support with direct Tableau integration – all while dramatically reducing deployment cost. With Couchbase Server 7.1, enterprise architects and development teams significantly reduce the cost of building and running applications while gaining compelling operational efficiency.
- Granted an additional U.S. patent for a novel approach to optimizing document-oriented database queries on arrays. This is Couchbase's second patent recognizing inventions in cost-based optimization for document-oriented databases and highlights the Company's unique engineering innovation.
- Total revenue between $35.8 million and $36.0 million
- Total ARR between $142.5 million and $144.5 million
- Non-GAAP operating loss between $11.9 million and $11.7 million
- Total revenue between $147.2 million and $148.2 million
- Total ARR between $160.5 million and $164.5 million
- Non-GAAP operating loss between $55.2 million and $54.2 million
The guidance provided above is based on several assumptions that are subject to change and many of which are outside our control. If actual results vary from these assumptions, our expectations may change. There can be no assurance that we will achieve these results.
Couchbase is not able, at this time, to provide GAAP targets for operating loss for the second quarter or full year of fiscal 2023 because of the difficulty of estimating certain items excluded from non-GAAP operating loss that cannot be reasonably predicted, such as charges related to stock-based compensation expense. The effect of these excluded items may be significant.
Couchbase today announced it has promoted Huw Owen to Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Owen has served as a leader of Couchbase's international sales business for nearly four years, where he played a significant role in accelerating Couchbase's growth, including increasing international ARR by nearly 200%. Prior to Couchbase, Mr. Owen held various international sales leadership roles at Veritas, Symantec, Lenovo and Good Technology.
"Huw's impressive background combines scaling sales at high-growth companies with operational excellence at leading enterprise technology companies, making him well suited to take Couchbase to the next level of growth," said Mr. Cain. "Huw is an ideal successor to step into the CRO role and I am excited to welcome him to our world class management team. I'd like to thank Denis Murphy for his many contributions to Couchbase and we wish him well in his future endeavors."
Couchbase will host a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to discuss its financial results and business highlights. To access this conference call, dial (888) 660-1027 from the United States and Canada or (409) 231-2719 internationally with conference ID: 9493179. The live webcast and a webcast replay of the conference call can be accessed from the investor relations page of Couchbase's website at investors.couchbase.com.
At Couchbase, we believe data is at the heart of the enterprise. We empower developers and architects to build, deploy and run their most mission-critical applications. Couchbase delivers a high-performance, flexible and scalable modern database that runs across the data center and any cloud. Many of the world's largest enterprises rely on Couchbase to power the core applications their businesses depend on. For more information, visit www.couchbase.com.
Couchbase has used, and intends to continue using, its investor relations website and the corporate blog at blog.couchbase.com to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the corporate blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, we believe certain non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance. We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, collectively, to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, may be helpful to investors because they provide consistency and comparability with past financial performance and meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations or outlook. Non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly-titled non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures (provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release), and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders and non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders: We define these non-GAAP financial measures as their respective GAAP measures, excluding expenses related to stock-based compensation expense and employer taxes on employee stock transactions. We use these non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with GAAP measures to assess our performance, including in the preparation of our annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and to communicate with our board of directors concerning our financial performance.
Beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we have excluded employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions, which is a cash expense, from our non-GAAP results. These payroll taxes have been excluded from our non-GAAP results because they are tied to the timing and size of the exercise or vesting of the underlying equity awards, and the price of our common stock at the time of vesting or exercise may vary from period to period independent of the operating performance of our business. Prior period non-GAAP financial measures have not been adjusted to reflect this change, and the effect of this change is not material for any period previously presented.
Free cash flow: We define free cash flow as cash used in operating activities less purchases of property and equipment, which includes capitalized internal-use software costs. We believe free cash flow is a useful indicator of liquidity that provides our management, board of directors and investors with information about our future ability to generate or use cash to enhance the strength of our balance sheet and further invest in our business and pursue potential strategic initiatives.
Please see the reconciliation tables at the end of this press release for the reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results.
We review a number of operating and financial metrics, including ARR, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions.
We define ARR as of a given date as the annualized recurring revenue that we would contractually receive from our customers in the month ending 12 months following such date. ARR also includes revenue from consumption-based cloud credits of Couchbase Capella products. ARR for Couchbase Capella products is calculated by annualizing the prior 90 days of actual consumption, assuming no increases or reductions in usage.
Based on historical experience with customers, we assume all contracts will be automatically renewed at the same levels unless we receive notification of non-renewal and are no longer in negotiations prior to the measurement date. ARR excludes revenue derived from the use of cloud products only based on on-demand arrangements and services revenue. Although we seek to increase ARR as part of our strategy of targeting large enterprise customers, this metric may fluctuate from period to period based on our ability to acquire new customers and expand within our existing customers. We believe that our ARR is an important indicator of the growth and performance of our business. We updated our definition of ARR beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 to include revenue from consumption-based cloud credits of Couchbase Capella by annualizing the prior 90 days of actual consumption, assuming no increases or reductions in usage. ARR for periods prior to the first quarter of fiscal 2023 has not been adjusted to reflect this change as it is not material to any period previously presented.
We also attempt to represent the changes in the underlying business operations by eliminating fluctuations caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates within the current period. We calculate constant currency growth rates by applying the applicable prior period exchange rates to current period results.
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, quotations of management, the section titled "Financial Outlook" above and statements about Couchbase's market position, strategies and potential market opportunities. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and, in some cases, can be identified by terms such as "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "continue," "could," "potential," "remain," "may," "might," "will," "would" or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including factors beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to: our history of net losses and ability to achieve or maintain profitability in the future; our ability to continue to grow on pace with historical rates; our ability to manage our growth effectively; intense competition and our ability to compete effectively; cost-effectively acquiring new customers or obtaining renewals, upgrades or expansions from our existing customers; the market for our products and services being relatively new and evolving, and our future success depending on the growth and expansion of this market; our ability to innovate in response to changing customer needs, new technologies or other market requirements; our limited operating history, which makes it difficult to predict our future results of operations; the significant fluctuation of our future results of operations and ability to meet the expectations of analysts or investors; our significant reliance on revenue from subscriptions, which may decline and, the recognition of a significant portion of revenue from subscriptions over the term of the relevant subscription period, which means downturns or upturns in sales are not immediately reflected in full in our results of operations; and the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Further information on risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasted results are included in our filings with the SEC that we may file from time to time, including those more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2022. Additional information will be made available in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2022 that will be filed with the SEC, which should be read in conjunction with this press release and the financial results included herein. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.
The following table presents a reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash used in operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, for each of the periods indicated (in thousands, unaudited):
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- Upon authorization, Nuvaxovid™ would be the first protein-based option for adolescents aged 12 through 17 in Europe
- Nuvaxovid™ demonstrated 80% efficacy and was generally well-tolerated in adolescents
GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that the Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373) COVID-19 vaccine has been recommended for expanded conditional marketing authorization (CMA) in the European Union (EU) for adolescents aged 12 through 17. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency based its opinion on results from the Phase 3 PREVENT-19 clinical trial.
"This recommendation brings us closer to offering adolescents in the EU the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine developed using an innovative approach to traditional technology," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax.
The CHMP recommendation was based on data from the ongoing pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19, a pivotal Phase 3 trial of 2,247 adolescents aged 12 through 17 across 73 sites in the U.S., to evaluate the safety, effectiveness (immunogenicity), and efficacy of Nuvaxovid. In the trial, Nuvaxovid achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint and demonstrated 80% clinical efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant was the predominant circulating SARS-CoV-2 strain in the U.S.
Preliminary safety data from the trial showed the vaccine to be generally well-tolerated. Serious and severe adverse events were low in number and balanced between vaccine and placebo groups, and not considered related to the vaccine. Local and systemic reactogenicity was generally lower than or similar to adults, after the first and second dose. The most common adverse reactions observed were injection site tenderness/pain, headache, myalgia, fatigue, and malaise. There was no increase in reactogenicity in younger (12 to <15 years old) adolescents compared to older (15 to <18 years old) adolescents. Fever was seen more frequently in adolescents than in adults. These effects are usually mild or moderate and improve within a few days from the vaccination.
The European Commission (EC) granted CMA for Nuvaxovid to prevent COVID-19 in people 18 years of age and over in December 2021.
In the 12 through 17 year-old population, emergency use authorization has been granted in India.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) has not yet been authorized for use in the U.S. and the trade name Nuvaxovid™ has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- Nuvaxovid is contraindicated in persons who have a hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the excipients.
- Events of anaphylaxis have been reported with administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the vaccine. Close observation for at least 15 minutes is recommended and a second dose of the vaccine should not be given to those who have experienced anaphylaxis to the first dose of Nuvaxovid.
- Anxiety-related reactions, including vasovagal reactions (syncope), hyperventilation, or stress‐related reactions may occur in association with vaccination as a psychogenic response to the needle injection. It is important that precautions are in place to avoid injury from fainting.
- Vaccination should be postponed in individuals suffering from an acute severe febrile illness or acute infection. The presence of a minor infection and/or low-grade fever should not delay vaccination.
- Nuvaxovid should be given with caution in individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy or those with thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder (such as haemophilia) because bleeding or bruising may occur following an intramuscular administration in these individuals.
- The efficacy of Nuvaxovid may be lower in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Administration of Nuvaxovid in pregnancy should only be considered when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks for the mother and foetus.
- The effects with Nuvaxovid may temporarily affect the ability to drive or use machines.
- Individuals may not be fully protected until seven days after their second dose. As with all vaccines, vaccination with Nuvaxovid may not protect all vaccine recipients.
- The most common adverse reactions observed during clinical studies were headache, nausea or vomiting, myalgia, arthralgia, injection site tenderness/pain, fatigue, and malaise.
For additional information on Nuvaxovid, please visit the following websites:
NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization and distribution of NVX-CoV2373 worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
NVX-CoV2373 continues being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials.
PREVENT-19 (the PRE-fusion protein subunit Vaccine Efficacy Novavax Trial | COVID-19) is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 29,960 participants 18 years of age and over in 119 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. The primary endpoint for PREVENT-19 was the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second dose in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. The statistical success criterion included a lower bound of 95% CI >30%. A secondary endpoint was the prevention of PCR-confirmed, symptomatic moderate or severe COVID-19. Both endpoints were assessed at least seven days after the second study vaccination in volunteers who had not been previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. In the trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved 90.4% efficacy overall. It was generally well-tolerated and elicited a robust antibody response after the second dose in both studies. Full results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The pediatric expansion of PREVENT-19 is a 2:1 randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded trial to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of NVX-CoV2373 with Matrix-M adjuvant in 2,247 adolescent participants 12 to 17 years of age in 73 locations in the United States, compared with placebo. In the pediatric trial, NVX-CoV2373 achieved its primary effectiveness endpoint (non-inferiority of the neutralizing antibody response compared to young adult participants 18 through 25 years of age from PREVENT-19) and demonstrated 80% efficacy overall at a time when the Delta variant of concern was the predominant circulating strain in the U.S. Additionally, immune responses were about two-to-three-fold higher in adolescents than in adults against all variants studied.
PREVENT-19 is being conducted with support from the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health at HHS. BARDA is providing up to $1.75 billion under a Department of Defense agreement (# MCDC2011-001).
Additionally, a trial conducted in the U.K. with 14,039 participants aged 18 years and over was designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study and achieved overall efficacy of 89.7%. The primary endpoint was based on the first occurrence of PCR-confirmed symptomatic (mild, moderate or severe) COVID-19 with onset at least seven days after the second study vaccination in serologically negative (to SARS-CoV-2) adult participants at baseline. Full results of the trial were published in NEJM.
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received conditional authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the European Commission and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide and will soon be under review in the U.S. for use in adults, adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational combination vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for adolescents, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, and the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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TORONTO, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canntab Therapeutics Limited (CSE: PILL) (OTCQB: CTABF) (FRA: TBF1) (the "Company" or "Canntab") a leading innovator in cannabinoid and terpene blends in hard pill form for therapeutic applications, announces that that it has changed its auditor from MNP LLP (the "Former Auditor") to Clearhouse LLP (the "Successor Auditor"). The Former Auditor resigned effective May 27, 2022, at the Company's request, and the Company's board of directors appointed the Successor Auditor to fill the resulting vacancy until the close of the next annual meeting of the Company's shareholders.
The change of auditor notice required under National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102") and associated material will be filed on SEDAR under the Company's profile within the prescribed time period. There were no reservations or modified opinions in any auditor's reports nor any reportable events as defined in NI 51-102 in connection with the audits by the Former Auditor of the Company's most recently completed financial year or any subsequent period.
About Canntab Therapeutics Limited
Canntab is a Canadian phytopharmaceutical company focused on the manufacturing and distribution of a suite of hard pill cannabinoid formulations in multiple doses and timed-release combinations. Long referred to as Cannabis 3.0 by the Company, Canntab's proprietary hard pill cannabinoid formulations provide doctors, patients and consumers with medical grade solutions which incorporate all the features one would expect from any prescription or over the counter medication sold in pharmacies around the world. These include once a day and extended-release formulations, both providing an accurate dose and improved shelf stability.
Canntab holds a Cannabis Standard Processing & Sales for Medical Purposes License and a Cannabis Research License.
Canntab trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol PILL, on the OTCQB under the symbol CTABF, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol TBF1.
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This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. The forward-looking information and forward- looking statements contained herein.
Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the continued commercial viability, adoption and growth in popularity of the Company's products; continued approval of the Company's activities by the relevant governmental and/or regulatory authorities; the Company continuing to develop products; continued growth of the Company; the Company hitting its future plans and goals; and the Company will continue and be successful in establishing additional affiliate programs.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern; risks associated with potential governmental and/or regulatory action with respect to the Company's operations; competition within the industry; risks that the Company will be unable to execute its plans and/or meet its goals; risk that the Company will not grow as anticipated; risks that consumers will not purchase its products; risk that the Company will not meet its anticipated timelines; and risk that the Company will be unable to establish or reap benefits from additional affiliate programs.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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The game-like platform helps software engineers accelerate their professional growth and develop expert intuition through real-world engineering challenges in a "fantasy" startup
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilco, an immersive upskilling platform for software developers, announced today the release of its first public version and $7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Hetz Ventures, with participation from leading funds and angel investors including Vertex Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, and Shopify VP Engineering Farhan Thawar.
In a recent survey, software engineers stated that their biggest career motivator is taking on new challenges and continuous learning. "To build successful careers, developers need to acquire and continuously practice a wide range of skills beyond coding," said On Freund, co-founder and CEO of Wilco. "Many soft skills and technical areas of expertise — like team communication, debugging complex systems, and responding to crises — are picked up by developers only with countless hours of hands-on experience, which is hard to come by."
On Wilco's platform, developers join a fantasy tech company — a game-like experience designed to accelerate their professional growth. At their "new workplace", engineers go on quests that challenge them to navigate complex life-like scenarios while utilizing real tools and technologies.
One quest, aimed at honing skills like debugging and communication, begins with the developer being notified via the workplace messaging app about a mysterious issue with the fantasy company's application. The developer must analyze data to identify the affected users, recreate the issue on their own device, find the problematic code, and push their fix to the company's code repository on Github. When needed, guidance from virtual coworkers is provided through the messaging app, simulating a modern remote work environment.
"One of the critical challenges I've faced throughout my career as an engineering leader is finding ways to nurture talent and ensure the continuous growth of every team member," said Farhan Thawar, VP Engineering at Shopify. "That's what got me so excited when I tried the Wilco platform — the realistic environment brought me back to my early days as a dev team contributor and the engineering scenarios addressed precisely those abstract skills that are so hard to teach. On top of that, Wilco has managed to create an engaging learning experience through narrative and storytelling, making it a true game-changer for developer growth."
"Wilco empowers software engineers to take control of their professional development," said Pavel Livshiz, General Partner at Hetz Ventures. "With Wilco, the opportunity to upskill is no longer dependent on the goodwill of a manager or on having the resources to take on time-consuming side projects. Engineers at any level can now continuously develop their skillset at an accelerated pace".
With its unique upskilling solution, Wilco also aims to improve career advancement opportunities for groups underrepresented in the tech industry. "Nowadays, even the most junior positions require some experience, and many opportunities are limited to those who are already ahead or those privileged with a strong social network," said Freund. "Wilco's mission is to empower every developer, regardless of their background or skill level, to unlock their full potential."
The currently available quests created by Wilco's team, who have deep expertise in software development as well as game design, cover key software engineering skills and concepts. Additionally, the platform features quests designed with content partners — including New Relic, Applitools, and JFrog — which allow developers to gain real-world experience with popular dev tools. Quests covering additional tools and technologies will be added soon, as well as support for community-authored content.
"Wilco has created an original way for developers to gain experience with tools," said Jemiah Sius, Director of Developer Advocacy at New Relic. "We are excited to provide the opportunity for developers to engage with our product in a real-world setting, enabling us to easily communicate the value our product offers, while allowing developers to quickly acquire expertise."
Starting today, any developer can join the waitlist for the free upskilling platform, with access being granted over the coming days and weeks. Visit www.trywilco.com to learn more.
About Wilco
Wilco enables software engineers of all experience levels to upskill by acquiring and honing hands-on skills in an immersive experience. The platform, built to emulate the conditions at a tech startup, sends users on "quests" that cover everyday engineering tasks — from deploying an app to finding the root cause of a production issue — utilizing real-life tech stacks. By providing a safe life-like environment for upskilling at an accelerated pace, Wilco helps developers from all backgrounds unlock their full potential. Wilco was founded in 2021 by On Freund (CEO), Shem Magnezi (CTO) and Alon Carmel (CPO).
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OREM, Utah, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datajoin, a SaaS company that helps B2B marketers integrate their tech stack through 'Micro Integrations', has raised a $3.5M seed round led by Sepio Capital.
"The marketing tech stack is broken." said Datajoin Founder and CEO, Sam Fonoimoana.
"Marketers are frustrated with how much time and effort it takes to integrate their technology. They're waiting months for their engineering and IT teams to build internal solutions, which usually end up at the end of the request queue."
"Datajoin's Micro Integrations make integration simple and easy—with implementation measured in days, not months."
According to Gartner, "marketers are only using 58% of their Martech stack's potential" leaving 42% of marketing tools underutilized and millions worth of efficiencies on the table. This siloed capacity is wasted because of the number of tools and the lack of integration between them.
"There are more tools in the marketing stack then at Home Depot," said Fonoimoana.
"Most marketing tools are really good at what they do, but they are really bad at talking to each other. Stack fragmentation is hurting marketing teams -- Micro Integrations change all that."
Fonoimoana is referring to Datajoin's proprietary solution dubbed "Micro Integrations." Micro Integrations synchronize customer data between applications in your marketing stack, without code or engineering resources.
As an official Adobe partner, Datajoin serves a handful of fortune 500 companies including Adobe, Cisco, Comcast and ARM, with a 100% satisfaction rate. Datajoin decided to pursue additional funding to meet the demands of its expanding client list.
Sepio Capital is a $5B+ multi-family institutional investment advisory firm with internal venture capital operations. Mitch Rencher, Managing Director at Sepio Capital, leads the seed round.
"I am thrilled to partner with Mitch at Sepio Capital," said Fonoimoana. "He immediately caught the vision of who I am and what I am trying to build – from both a marketing analytics standpoint and for the future of tech diversity here in the state of Utah and in tech," Fonoimoana continued.
"Some of the most sophisticated enterprise marketing technology companies in the world view Sam and the team at Datajoin as 'Data Ninjas.' Datajoin's value proposition was immediately apparent in customer conversations as they've delivered 10x outcomes. We are excited to back Datajoin as they put marketers back in control of their marketing data." said Mitch Rencher – Managing Director at Sepio.
Powered by this seed funding from Sepio, Datajoin plans to hire key talent in the areas of product, engineering, marketing, and sales.
In closing this seed round, Fonoimoana becomes the first VC-Backed Founder and CEO in tech of Polynesian descent.
"We hope this is the first of many Polynesians founded venture-backed businesses and are determined to make Datajoin a success story that other founders, investors, and communities point to for inspiration."
He hopes that Datajoin's growth and success will inspire Polynesian kids to dream of being whatever they want to be and will pave the way for a new generation of Polynesian Founders and CEOs in the Tech industry.
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Sweet July's Sustainable Steeped Coffee Packs Debut in Brand's Subscription Box
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steeped Coffee, a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, announced today it has been selected by Ayesha Curry's Sweet July Subscription Box for inclusion in the company's Fall Subscription Box, available for pre-order now. The box features an exclusive preview of the new Sweet July House-Blend Single-Serve Steeped Coffee Packs, which will be available soon on SweetJuly.com. Brewed similarly to tea, single-serve Steeped Packs are fully compostable and require no specialty brewing equipment.
The Sweet July Subscription Box is a quarterly subscription box that features a seasonally curated selection of full-size lifestyle products hand-selected by Curry and the Sweet July Team. Box members receive four boxes a year and are introduced to best-in-class beauty, skincare, health and wellness, cooking, and home decor products.
"Steeped Coffee is on a mission to make quality coffee more accessible and sustainable by requiring no specialty brewing equipment and delivering incredible taste in fully compostable single-serve packs," said Josh Wilbur, founder, and CEO, Steeped Coffee. "We are proud to be included as one of Ayesha Curry's favorite products as part of the Sweet July Subscription Box, and excited about our collaboration to create their bold House Blend available in Sweet July's branded Steeped Packs."
Steeped Coffee was awarded 'Best New Product' by the Specialty Coffee Expo in 2019. Steeped Packs contain craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee the perfect cup every time. The company's Guilt-Free Packaging™ is certified commercially compostable, helping ensure that daily coffee rituals go unnoticed by the next generation.
The box is available for purchase at SweetJulyBox.com.
Steeped, Inc. based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond. Steeped is the new standard in coffee, helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible through its proprietary technology and single-serve Steeped Brewing Method, which is licensed to over 400 of the top specialty roasters around the globe. Steeped delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed. Welcome to Coffee Simplified.
- 100% Specialty Coffee: craft roasted in small batches with ethically sourced beans
- No Machine Required: unplugged single-serve convenience, no pods, no mess
- Guilt-Free Packaging: commercially compostable using renewable plant-based materials
- Full Immersion Filter: certified compostable non-GMO renewable filters
- Ultrasonically Welded: no glues or staples, no wasted materials, maximum coffee
- Pre-Portioned Single-Serving: only brew what you use, reducing wasteful consumption
- Precision Ground Coffee: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
- Triple Nitro Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
- Just Add Water: single-serve convenience brewed hot or as Steeped Cold Brew
- Barista Approved: independently tested by specialty Q-graders for freshness, quality, and taste
Steeped Coffee is available at steepedcoffee.com, on Amazon with Prime Free Delivery, at thousands of US supermarkets, premium hotels, offices, and for distribution through KeHE, UNFI, and other national distribution outlets. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com, (831) 316-4898, or visit steepedcoffee.com/business.
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- During the pandemic, hirings have surpassed 1750 new workforce additions.
- Today, a significant share of the product units are produced and shipped to different clients world-wide since
HEREDIA, Costa Rica, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Intel's celebration of its 25th anniversary in Costa Rica, the company officially inaugurated the Assembly and Test factory located in San Antonio de Belen. The event counted with the participation of Costa Rica's president, Rodrigo Chaves, and several of his ministers.
The manufacturing facilities in the country started to operate with assembly and test end-to-end processes in September 2021 (testing operation exportations began during April 2020), but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the site had not been officially inaugurated.
Today, a significant share of server units products offered by Intel to global markets are tested, and shipped in Costa Rica, this increases the relevance of local operations within Intel's IDM 2.0 global strategy. These operations are part of the Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations organization of the company. Once the manufacturing process of silicon wafers is completed at Intel fabs, the components are cut off and shipped into a center of assembly and test. Each chip is assembled inside a package that protects and allows it to connect to other components. Finally, its functionality is tested out.
"Costa Rica is a fitting location for this important expansion of our assembly and test operations. The work we do here is critical to rebalancing the global semiconductor supply chain and supplying the industry with much-needed chips," said Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel. "We appreciate the partnership, passion, and commitment from the government, the community, and the local ecosystem since we opened our first operation 25 years ago and look forward to many more."
Through all its 25 years of operations, today Intel Costa Rica has the biggest and complex logistics: a workforce that surpasses 3700 collaborators, job opportunities for more than 5600 contingent workers, 26.000 square meters across its plant, and 17.000 square meters of multioperation engineering laboratories centered in software, hardware, and platforms, as well as the most specialized service center of its time.
Rodrigo Chaves, President of the Republic, shared, "For our country, being able to count on Intel these last 25 years has been a blessing, because the jobs generated by this company have translated into benefits for the entire country. This 25-year commitment between Costa Rica and Intel is strengthened with the inauguration of this Assembly and Test plant. This also tells us that there is outstanding human talent in the country to enhance the technologies of companies of this type".
Operations are consolidating
Keyvan Esfarjani, Chief Global Operations Officer and Executive Vice President of Intel, shared, "The Intel Costa Rica team is a critical part of Intel's global assembly and test manufacturing, and I am proud of them for achieving this 25-year milestone. It is a testament to the world-class execution of our teams. In addition, I appreciate our strong partnerships with the government and our suppliers." The factory is continuing to progress with the installation of the necessary equipment to reach its maximum capacity, including edge technologies with prediction capabilities, robotics, and autonomous management, giving an impulse to the region's 4.0 industry.
This growth has been possible thanks to different factors, such as the existing infrastructure, the synergy with already established operations in the site, human talent, the regime of free zone and juridical certainty, which gave Intel a favorable option to amplify its capacity in Costa Rica.
The Minister of Foreign Trade, Manuel Tovar, said, "25 years ago, Intel chose Costa Rica to be its home. The talent of many Costa Ricans launched the operations of this company, which today confirms, that the decision of choosing our country was the correct one. From the Assembly and Test Operations Plant in Costa Rica, products are manufactured and exported to many corners of the world and have allowed the country to occupy important positions in increasingly sophisticated global value chains".
He also mentioned that, "the company's three centers of excellence in the country generates around 3,500 direct, quality jobs for Costa Ricans, which translates into opportunities, development and well-being for many families".
High-value operations
"We create world-changing technology that improves the lives of every person on the planet, The passion, commitment, and innovation of Costa Rican talent have been crucial for this evolution, which allow us to keep increasing our value for the corporation through our three centers of excellence, generating a positive impact. The country must continue promoting its competitiveness constantly as it happens in the rest of the world", said Ileana Rojas, Design Engineering Group and General Manager, Intel Costa Rica.
For his part, Chairman of the Board of CINDE, Eric Scharf, added, "This Intel growth is one more proof of the capacity of Costa Rican talent and our favorable investment climate for carrying out assembly and testing operations in Costa Rica to meet the strong global demand for semiconductors. We congratulate Intel on the official inauguration of this plant. We also acknowledge its significant mark on the country as a promoter of technology transfer, positioning us as a key destination for foreign direct investment (FDI)".
Intel Costa Rica counts on three big centers of excellence:
1. The Center of Research & Development (R&D): Currently the biggest engineering hub and the major exporter of these services across the country, dedicated to designing, prototype, testing and validation of integrated circuits solutions, software and platforms. Here 48% of the workforce is employed.
2. Assembly and Testing of Chips: here 27% of the Manufacture and Supply Chain organization is hired, and it performs assembly, testing of server products offered by Intel at the market.
3. The Center of Global Services: designs, performs and transforms multifunctional business processes at a global scale across Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing and supply chain offering high value in innovation and business transformation. Costa Rica is the major finance hub in the corporation with more than 440 employees working on finance modernization globally. Here other 25% of the workforce is employed.
Commitment with the country
Besides the operations, Intel continues to invest in the country and its people. For this year, the goal is to reach 1000 students with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs through a donation of more than $100 thousand dollars to advance education across this area, from school and his schools to higher education. Also, Intel donated 16 robotic arms and the necessary training for educational instructors in charge of professional technical college equipment in the country, in order to improve the learning of students in matters of robotics and programming.
Currently and in the upcoming months it is expected that there will be about 100 open positions in areas such as production technicians, manufacturing and maintenance supervisors, process engineers, among other activities required in the assembly and testing fab. Additionally, there are job opportunities available with the student-worker program. All the requirements can be consulted only at www.intel.com/jobs.
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BOSTON , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TURTLE HEALTH today announced its collaboration with Mayo Clinic to expand access to at-home gynecology care to women across the country.
Turtle Health is a virtual gynecology clinic with the ability to offer a fully-at-home virtual consult, backed by a suite of physician-prescribed tests and custom reporting. Turtle Health is growing the services it offers, and is working to launch a first-in-class ultrasound for use under remote guidance. This use of the ultrasound is currently investigational and has not yet been reviewed by FDA, but it has been shown to be non-inferior compared to certain in-clinic scans in a head-to-head clinical trial, as described in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and a late-breaking abstract at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine conference (ASRM). Patients to date have strongly preferred the home ultrasound to in-clinic, with a 58-point difference to Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Turtle Health's consults will form part of a new home-based gynecology clinic service called gynecology@home as part of its commitment to innovating high-quality, compassionate care that centers on patients and their experience.
"Turtle Health's mission is to empower women and couples to access important medical care from the comfort and privacy of home," said Amy Zwanziger, co-founder and CEO of Turtle Health. "Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic brings this important care to women who need it most."
The new gynecology@home service will ultimately allow for some patients to receive fully virtual visits with a combination of telemedicine, the home-based ultrasound examination, and additional at-home or local sample collection. When needed, patients will be referred to a clinic for further care.
"Expanding care to the home setting aids in removing barriers associated with getting to a clinic in-person," said Dr. Zaraq Khan, Division Chair of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mayo Clinic.
The gynecology@home virtual clinic is slated to be available through a clinical study pilot model to select patients at Mayo and other clinics beginning in summer 2022.
Mayo Clinic has research and financial interest in the technology referenced in this press release. Mayo Clinic will use any revenue it receives to support its not-for-profit mission in patient care, education and research. However, Mayo clinic investigators do not have any financial interest in the product described in this press release.
Press contact: Laura Kling – Turtle Health - laura@turtlehealth.co
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This is the first clinical trial approved in China for presbyopia drugs and Arctic Vision's study marks the first patient enrollment in a Phase III clinical trial for presbyopia drugs in China. ARVN003 is expected to be the first approved drug for presbyopia in China.
SHANGHAI, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arctic Vision, a China-based biotech company focused on innovative ophthalmic therapies, today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a Phase III clinical study evaluating ARVN003, a proprietary pilocarpine formulation leveraging its micro dosing platform Optejet®, as a treatment to temporarily improve vision in adults with presbyopia in China.
The Phase III study is double-masked, placebo-controlled, randomized, and multicenter trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of ARVN003 in achieving temporary improvement of vision in adults with presbyopia. It is the first clinical trial approved in China for presbyopia drugs and Arctic Vision's study marks the first patient enrollment in a Phase III clinical trial for presbyopia drugs in China.
Presbyopia is a physiological condition that makes it difficult to read and work in near distance. It is caused by the hardening of the lens and weakening of the ciliary muscle and often occurs with aging. Pre-presbyopia typically affects people between the ages of 35 and 45; early presbyopia affects people between the ages of 45 and 52; and late presbyopia, also known as absolute presbyopia, affects people over the age of 52. Today, nearly a quarter of the world's population is affected by presbyopia. With China's rapidly ageing population, the nation is seeing a year-on-year increase in the number of people suffering from presbyopia. Latest data revealed more than 390 million people in China are diagnosed with presbyopia in 2021.
Current treatment options for presbyopia include presbyopic reading glasses, contact lenses and surgery. However, due to limited treatment options and inadequate scientific understanding of the disease, many presbyopia patients in China do not receive intervention or vision correction in time. Untreated and escalated, presbyopia adversely impacts vision, quality of work and life, and the psychological well-being of middle-aged and elderly people. It might also increase financial burden on families and society.
Professor Jia Qu, the Principal Investigator and renowned leader in China's ophthalmology sector – President of Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University said, "With China's rapidly aging population and a growing number of younger presbyopia patients, there is exponential demand for effective, safe, and convenient presbyopia treatments. We are excited to lead China's first clinical study of presbyopia medication and look forward to the approval of ARVN003 in the near future."
Dr. Qing Liu, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Arctic Vision added, "ARVN003's significant clinical progress is encouraging. This clinical achievement follows the successful dosing of the first DME patient in Asia with 锋脉® (Feng Mai) or Arcatus™ (ARVN001), and is testimony of the strength of Arctic Vision's proprietary microdose array print (MAP™) technology in the public eye health sector. We strive to make ARVN003 the first approved presbyopia drug in China, and benefit more presbyopia patients with innovative and diverse treatment options that will help them see and live better."
Arctic Vision obtained an exclusive license in August 2020 for the development and commercialization of ARVN003 (MicroLine) in Greater China and South Korea from Eyenovia, a U.S.-based clinical-stage biopharma company. In May 2021, Eyenovia announced positive results from the first Phase 3 MicroLine study, VISION-1, in the U.S. In that trial, the primary endpoint was achieved with MicroLine 2% statistically superior to placebo, determined by improvement in high contrast binocular distance corrected near visual acuity measured in low light conditions two hours after treatment.
About ARVN003
ARVN003 is a proprietary pilocarpine formulation leveraging microdosing platform Optejet® for the pharmacologic treatment for presbyopia. Pilocarpine ophthalmic solution is known to constrict the pupil and improve near-distance vision by creating an extended depth of focus through its small aperture effect. The administration of pilocarpine uses high-precision microdosing platform Optejet® to provide improvement in near vision while enhancing tolerability and usability.
About Optejet®
Optejet uses high-precision piezo-print technology to deliver approximately 8μL of drug, consistent with the capacity of the tear film of the eye. The volume of ophthalmic solution administered with the Optejet is 80% less than that delivered using conventional eye drops, thus reducing overdosing and exposure to drug and preservatives. Eyenovia's patented microfluidic ejection technology, MAP™ is designed for fast ocular surface delivery, where medication is dispensed as an array of microdroplets to the ocular surface in approximately 80 milliseconds, faster than the ocular blink reflex. Ease of use and successful delivery of medication by Optejet has been demonstrated in more than 85% of the attempts after basic training in a variety of clinical settings compared to 40 – 50% with conventional eyedroppers[i]. Additionally, its smart electronics and mobile e-health technology are designed to track and enhance patient compliance.
[i] Pasquale LR, Lin S, Weinreb RN, et al. Latanoprost with high precision, piezo-print microdose delivery for IOP lowering: clinical results of the PG21 study of 0.4 µg daily microdose. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018 Nov 28; 12:2451-2457.
About Arctic Vision
Arctic Vision is a China-based ophthalmic biotech focusing on breakthrough therapies, with a leading portfolio covering pre-clinical stage to commercial stage products. Our vision is to provide innovative therapies in China, Asia and globally to address unmet clinical needs and benefit ophthalmic patients at large. Arctic Vision is supported by top-tier life sciences investors and led by an elite team of ophthalmic industry veterans with substantial regional and global experiences in R&D and commercialization of ophthalmic products.
For more information, please visit https://www.arcticvision.com
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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision unveils the security industry's first "True 8K" NVRs that support video recording, storage, transferring, decoding and output of up to 8K super-high-resolution images. The new M-SeriesNVRs can be used with a host of Hikvision cameras, and are ideal for environments where a wide field of view, and extremely high image resolution is needed.
The "True 8K" storage, transferring, decoding and output
After years of technical accumulation and innovation, Hikvision has comprehensively upgraded and optimized both the software and hardware of the M-Series NVR. These NVRs are equipped with an 8-core 64-bit high-performance SOC chip and high-capacity DDR4 memory kits, which provide full guarantee for "True 8K" functionalities.
- 8K video access & storage
The powerful hardware performance of the M-Series provides a stable guarantee for 8K video access. In the meantime, enabled with the innovative dynamic cache technology, the devices are able to adjust the cache required by each channel as per high-concurrency and high bit rate video stream. Being able to effectively adjust the dynamic application, the entire device's performance is improved, making it able to achieve efficient storage for 8K video stream. - 8K video transfer
The built-in high I frame rate port forwarding optimization technology not only ensures the data integrity, but also improves the transferring efficiency of the 8K code stream, effectively reducing frame loss and delay. - 8K video decoding
Featured with a high-performance codec core that supports up to 32x 1080p @ 30fps, the devices can efficiently decode 8K real-time streams for two channels at the same time, enabling smooth live view and playback. - 8K video output
The new series adopts the HDMI2.1 interface, which supports an output resolution as high as 8K (7680x4320)/30HZ.
An all-encompassing "True 8K" solution from the front end to the back end
With the M-Series NVRs launched, Hikvision is extending its "True 8K" solutions from front end products such as cameras and LED displays to back end devices, offering customers an extremely clear and detailed visual experience in all kinds of scenarios.
The "True 8K" NVRs can be used with a wide range of Hikvision's cameras to meet users' specific needs of various situations. Combined with fisheye cameras, panoramic cameras, TandemVu, and many other cameras, the devices are fit to be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces such as public halls, squares, stadiums, stations, etc., where wider angle of view, and sharper, more detailed images are required.
System stability and data safety
To ensure high-level system stability and data safety, the M-Series NVRs are equipped with an embedded file system that helps to increase productivity for data management tasks, a 1+1 redundant power supply to provide load balancing, reduce pressure, and increase service life, as well as a "dual system" to avoid data loss and guarantee the reliability of the storage system.
Ease of use and simple installation
To ensure ease of use and simple installation, the 2/4/8/16-bay models of the M-Series adopts 1U, 1.5U, 2U, and 3U chassis design. At the same time, the device's hot dip galvanized coating makes it highly durable, and its versatile modular architecture ensures deployment flexibility. These design features bring about a lightweight, hassle-free, efficiently heat-dissipating device which can easily meet users' evolving needs.
Wenson Zhou, a Product Director at Hikvision says, "The new M-Series NVRs showcase Hikvision's industry-leading technologies and innovations by offering superior-quality images of up to 8K super-high-resolution through an easy connection with a wide range of Hikvision cameras. These "True 8K" devices will enable users from all kinds of industries with the capacity to zoom into large scenes to view exact details without quality loss."
To learn more about the M-Series NVRs, please visit the Hikvision website.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced the locations of three California hydrogen stations to advance and scale up its long-term hydrogen distribution solutions to service market demand. Nikola's integrated energy and zero-emissions truck portfolio will be underpinned by developing hydrogen supply and refueling infrastructure, an essential step in helping to decarbonize the heavy-duty transport sector.
The three California refueling stations and logistics infrastructure will be located in the cities of Colton, Ontario and a location servicing the Port of Long Beach. To further support truck demand, plans for additional stations are in progress and will be announced in the near future.
California is a launch market for Nikola and these stations will support key customers and advance the state's efforts to decarbonize the transport sector.
"This marks an important step in Nikola's ability to deliver innovative solutions and the infrastructure needed to decarbonize the transportation industry," says President, Nikola Energy Pablo Koziner. "Our hydrogen refueling stations, along with a comprehensive energy supply, will provide customers the support needed to transition their fleets to zero-emissions."
The Ontario location is part of Nikola's previously announced collaboration with TravelCenters of America.
"TA is committed to providing viable infrastructure to support the nation's shift toward alternative fuels, and this collaboration with Nikola reflects our ongoing commitment to this goal," said Jon Pertchik, Chief Executive Officer of TravelCenters of America. "The success of the transportation industry's transition toward alternative fuel adoption is dependent, in part, on collaborations like this."
There are a number of distribution centers in the city of Colton, making it an ideal location for future Nikola FCEV customers.
"The establishment of a 'clean fuel' facility for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as semi-trucks, is a huge step forward in seeing the trucking industry move towards these types of vehicles. Actions like these are building blocks to cleaner air for Colton residents and the surrounding region and we are proud to support initiatives that align with our vision," said Mario Suarez, Planning Manager, City of Colton, California.
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are major global commercial transportation hubs and are focused on leading decarbonization. Our station servicing port customers will be a critical anchor of our hydrogen dispensing infrastructure.
"The Nikola hydrogen refueling stations represent an important step forward to enable zero-emissions logistics solutions in Southern California. The Port of Long Beach station is an ideal location to support ocean drayage solutions for TTSI and other logistics providers," said Mike Bible, Chief Executive Officer of TTSI. "TTSI is excited about the prospects of hydrogen fuel cell technology as a viable solution to decarbonize the freight trucking industry."
Nikola is bringing comprehensive zero-emission heavy-duty trucking solutions to market. Through the combined efforts of Nikola's truck and energy teams, the company links hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles with hydrogen production hubs and dispensing stations. These stations are an important step in the delivery of a broader array of hydrogen fueling solutions to the heavy-duty trucking industry.
ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and 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 company's expectations regarding its business, business model and strategy; the company's expectations regarding its planned energy infrastructure buildout, including hydrogen production hubs and dispensing stations; the company's truck builds and related specifications; the company's expectations for its trucks and market acceptance of battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks; and market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Nikola's management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to general economic, financial, legal, regulatory, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19; the outcome of legal proceedings to which Nikola is, or may become a party; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the completed business combination with VectoIQ; the conversion of pre-orders into binding orders; risks related to the rollout of Nikola's business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Nikola's future business; the availability of capital; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Nikola's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and other documents Nikola files with the SEC. 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. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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- Q2 revenue of $16.9 million compared with $23.2 million in Q2 2021
- Gross margin of 42%, level with Q2 2021
- Q2 EBITDA adjusted of $1.3 million, compared with $3.2 million in Q2 2021
- First-half 2022 revenue of $30.8 million, and EBITDA adjusted of $0.4 million
- SimSports revenue of $1.0 million in the first full quarter of sales
- Organizational rightsizing implemented to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency
- Temporary shift of development resources to drive SimSports product development
- Full year guidance temporarily suspended due to reduced visibility on customer demand as rising inflation and interest rates add to a continued uncertain and challenging business climate
AALBORG, Denmark, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek reported second-quarter revenue of $16.9 million, compared with $23.2 million in the same period of 2021. First-half 2022 revenue was $30.8 million, compared with $48.2 million in the same period of 2021. The change in both periods mainly reflects fewer shipments of Gaming and Enthusiast products.
Gross margin was 42% for the second quarter and 40% in the first half of 2022 compared with 42% and 43% in the same periods of 2021. Second quarter margin improved from the first quarter due to the mix of product shipments and reduced cost prices. Margin for the first half was impacted by higher component costs due to continued shortages, changes to exchange rates, increased shipping costs from supply chain disruptions and changed product mix.
"We have taken steps to reduce costs and drive efficiencies in response to a prolonged challenging business climate for the Gaming & Enthusiast business and reduced short-term demand visibility amid rising inflation and interest rates, as reflected in the recent suspension of our full-year guidance," said André Sloth Eriksen, CEO and founder of Asetek.
"While the launch of our SimSports products has been impacted by the same challenges combined with inability to meet early demand because of Chinese lockdowns , we continue to receive strong feedback from the sim racing community, reflected in incoming orders. We aim to widen our product program with new launches in 2022 and 2023 and remain confident in the long-term growth potential as gamers and enthusiasts continue to demand new, improved equipment and experiences within traditional gaming and sim racing," Sloth Eriksen continued.
Operating income was $0.1 million and adjusted EBITDA was $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared with operating income of $1.9 million and adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. First-half 2022 operating loss was $1.8 million and adjusted EBITDA was positive $0.4 million, compared with operating income of $5.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of positive $7.9 million in the same period of 2021.
At June 30, 2022, Asetek had working capital of $11.8 million, of which $11.4 million was cash and cash equivalents. Long-term debt totaled $1.1 million. During the first half of 2022, the Company invested $7.0 million in property and equipment, including development of a new headquarters facility, and $2.0 million in capitalized costs for the development of new products. The Company drew $4.4 million on a construction credit line in the first half.
To reduce costs and drive efficiencies, the Company recently reduced headcount with an expected annual cost reduction of $4 to $5 million with full effect during the second half of 2022. Total reductions across all business lines amount to 52 employees the past year.
OPERATIONS
The Company announced that both Asus and EVGA will integrate Asetek's high performance liquid cooling technology into new products utilizing NVIDIA's latest Ampere GPU architecture. ASUS' new ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC edition graphics card and EVGA's new GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID GAMING graphics card each provide extreme performance and near-silent operation for competitive gamers and enthusiasts.
In March, the Company began shipping orders for the first of its SimSports products - Invicta Sim Racing Pedals, along with its RaceHub software for quick and easy adjustments and calibration. This initial offering, which has received highly positive reviews, provides competitive SimSports gamers with full immersion and the feeling of a real racecar. In April, the Company introduced its new high-performance Forte Throttle and Brake Pedal Set for immersive racing at a lower price point. SimSports revenue totaled $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2022.
During the quarter, the Company formed a collaboration with Formula One racer Kevin Magnussen as a brand ambassador for Asetek SimSports. The Company also announced a sponsorship agreement with GetSpeed Race Team, a top contender in the 24-hour Nürburgring race.
OUTLOOK
The Company has temporarily shifted development resources from Gaming & Enthusiast to drive SimSports product development with the aim to introduce new products later in 2022.
Rising inflation and interest rates have recently added to the continued impact of pandemic lockdowns, supply chain disturbances and general geo-political tensions, delaying a normalization of the business climate. The effects are reduced discretionary consumer spending with decreased demand for the Company's Gaming & Enthusiast products. In addition, the Company is experiencing reduced visibility, caused by significantly increased volatility, in the forecasts provided by OEM customers for the second half of the year.
Due to the increased uncertainty, the Company has suspended its revenue and operating income guidance for 2022, beyond that revenue and operating income will likely be below previously communicated expectations. Previous guiding framed a revenue development in the range between a 5% decrease and 15% increase, and operating income in the range from -$1 to +$5 million. The Company will resume guidance when it has a more certain basis for providing full-year expectations.
Conference call and webcast today, Thursday, 11 August at 2:00 PM CEST
CEO André Sloth Eriksen, COO John Hamill and CFO Peter Dam Madsen will present the Company's results at 2:00 PM CEST and invites investors, analysts and media to join the presentation. The presentation is expected to last up to one hour, including Q&A, and can be followed via live webcast or conference call.
Webcast - audio and slide presentation:
Please join the results webcast via the following link: https://streams.eventcdn.net/asetek/2022q2
Conference call - audio only:
Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior using the phone numbers:
Material:
The second quarter 2022 earnings release, the half-year report and presentation will be made available online at www.asetek.com and www.newsweb.no, as well as through news agencies. A recorded version of the presentation will be made available at www.asetek.com approximately two hours after the presentation has concluded.
Q&A:
The conference call lines will be opened for participants to ask question at the end of the presentation. Questions can also be submitted through the online webcast during the presentation.
For questions or further information, please contact:
CEO and Founder André S. Eriksen, +45 2125 7076, email: ceo@asetek.com
CFO Peter Dam Madsen, +45 2080 7200, email: investor.relations@asetek.com
About Asetek:
Asetek (ASTK.OL), a global leader in mechatronic innovation, is a Danish garage-to-stock-exchange success story. Founded in 2000, Asetek established its innovative position as the leading OEM developer and producer of the all-in-one liquid cooler for all major PC & Enthusiast gaming brands. In 2013, Asetek went public while expanding into energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions for data centers. In 2021, Asetek introduced its line of products for next level immersive SimSports gaming experiences. Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan and the United States.
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With its fourth acquisition this year, OSF continues to strengthen its Salesforce Customer 360 and multi-cloud expertise globally
QUEBEC CITY, QC, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - OSF Digital, an award-winning provider of digital transformation services to companies worldwide, announced today the acquisition of Kolekto, a Brazil-based Digital B2B Commerce and CRM company. With expertise in Salesforce Customer 360 and multi-cloud project implementations, Kolekto serves clients in the automotive, energy, and manufacturing industries.
OSF Digital is acquiring Kolekto, a multi-cloud award-winning digital transformation company, to strengthen its Salesforce multi-cloud expertise and continue to grow its local presence in Brazil. This is OSF Digital's third acquisition of a Salesforce-focused services company based in Brazil. Brazil has the second-largest employee presence for OSF Digital. The terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
The acquisition of Kolekto further establishes OSF Digital as a highly regarded global Salesforce multi-cloud solution provider. OSF Digital focuses on increasing its capabilities to deliver digital transformations across Salesforce Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce and Experience. As a well-established CRM company in Brazil with Salesforce Customer 360 expertise, Kolekto is known internationally for its complete framework for consulting and implementation services. Kolekto clients in Brazil include well-known brands such as BMW Group Brazil, Renault and Supergasbras.
"I am proud to continue to develop our capabilities in Latin America and beyond with the addition of the Kolekto team," said Gerard (Gerry) Szatvanyi, CEO of OSF Digital. "The acquisition of Kolekto will bring us a team of highly experienced and talented CRM professionals to drive innovative Salesforce multi-cloud solutions to better serve our customers in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and financial services."
OSF Digital, an award-winning digital transformation company with over 1,000 Salesforce certifications, is committed to driving digital transformation for its customers. The firm's deep industry expertise enables it to identify a client's unique requirements and launch innovative solutions to specific markets and industry verticals.
"We are excited to execute Kolekto's internationalization strategy with a company with the same values and mission as OSF Digital and look forward to joining the dynamic global team at OSF Digital," said Carlos Vicente, Founder, Co-CEO and Director of Business & Marketing at Kolekto. "Joining a leading digital transformation company will maximize the reach of our innovative products and services while continuing to serve our valued customers in Latin America," said Hugo Medrado Co-CEO, Technology & Services Director. OSF Digital now has over 2000 employees and 49 offices worldwide. With over 1,000 global clients, OSF Digital has served several businesses with offices in the Latin America region, including Fanalca, La Polar, COMPAÑIAS CIC S.A., and many others.
In the past 11 months, OSF Digital acquired Adept Group, Relation1, Werise, Paladin Group, FitForCommerce, Datarati, and netnomics.
In late 2021, OSF Digital invested in Teia Labs, an AI company based in Brazil.
To learn more about OSF Digital, visit: osf.digital.
OSF Digital is a global commerce and digital transformation leader with expertise in connecting technology and strategy to drive business goals. With expert status in B2C and B2B commerce and several Salesforce awards for multi-cloud innovation, OSF Digital seamlessly guides enterprises through their entire digital transformation journey. With customers in various industries around the globe, OSF Digital provides personal attention and the highest level of connection with a local presence throughout North America, Latin America, APAC, and EMEA. For more information about OSF Digital, visit: osf.digital.
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LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper says Prince Charles has criticized the government’s plan to start deporting some asylum-seekers to Rwanda, calling it “appalling.”
Citing unnamed sources, the Times newspaper reported late Friday that the heir to the British throne is privately opposed to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s policy to send people to the East African country.
A court ruling has paved the way for the first flight under the controversial deal to leave Tuesday with more than 30 people. Britain plans to send some migrants who arrive in the U.K. as stowaways or in small boats to Rwanda, where their asylum claims will be processed. If successful, they will stay in the African country. Human rights groups have called the idea unworkable and inhumane.
The prince’s office neither confirmed nor denied the report.
“We would not comment on supposed anonymous private conversations with the Prince of Wales, except to restate that he remains politically neutral,” Clarence House said in a statement. “Matters of policy are decisions for government.”
The new policy threatens to overshadow the upcoming visit by Charles and his wife Camilla to Rwanda later this month to attend a meeting of Commonwealth leaders.
The Times said a source had heard Charles express opposition to the policy several times in private, and that he was “more than disappointed” by it.
Traditionally, British royals don’t get involved in political matters.
As head of state, Charles’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has to remain strictly neutral on political matters and doesn’t vote or stand for election, according to the royal family’s official website.
However, the 73-year-old prince, who is first in line to the throne, has been an outspoken supporter of various causes, such as campaigning against climate change and plastic pollution in oceans. He has also been accused of meddling in politics by speaking up about property developments he opposed and other issues. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/report-prince-charles-blasts-uks-rwanda-deportation-plan/ | 2022-06-12T11:24:45Z |
$35 Million Investment from Zigg Capital, Blackstone Innovations Investments, and Fir Tree Partners to Accelerate Growth
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Groups360, a leading platform for booking group travel, today announced the completion of a $35 million funding round led by Zigg Capital and including Blackstone Innovations Investments, and Fir Tree Partners. They join existing investors Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International.
Groups360 provides real-time availability and instant booking capabilities for both hotel room blocks and meeting space, streamlining group travel for organizers, attendees, and hotels alike. The GroupSync™ platform, which is the Company's proprietary bookings marketplace, delivers greater efficiency for travel organizers and hoteliers. Through the platform, travel organizers have access to enhanced global search capabilities, hotel group inventory and rates, and choice of purchasing method via instant booking or simplified proposal process. Groups360 also provides these capabilities to leading hotels via private label group booking engines.
Over the last 12 months, Groups360 has launched instant booking for group stays at over 7,000 leading hotel properties and booking capabilities at 200,000 hotel properties worldwide via GroupSync™. Groups360 recently announced commercial partnerships with Omni Hotels & Resorts, TFE Hotels, and Premier Inn – joining the ranks of Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International. Groups360 will leverage the financing round to continue to grow its operations and expand further in EMEA and APAC.
"Groups360 is reshaping the hospitality industry in a manner that makes booking groups simple, transparent, and efficient for both hotels and event organizers," said Kemp Gallineau, CEO, Groups360. "Now, with support from our new partners, Groups360 is positioned to more quickly seize the opportunities which lie ahead for improving group travel."
"Event organizers increasingly expect their entire hotel purchase experience to be seamless, instantaneous, and online. Groups360 has built an integrated, intuitive platform that benefits hoteliers and event organizers anywhere in the world", said Dave Eisenberg, Founding Partner at Zigg Capital.
"Groups360 offers a solution that is truly differentiated in the marketplace", said John Stecher, Chief Technology Officer at Blackstone. "The Blackstone Innovations Investments team is focused on identifying, investing in, and partnering with pioneering companies like Groups360 to help take their businesses to the next stage of growth. We believe that Groups360's inventory distribution model and instant booking capability will help drive industry-wide transformation and can create value for Blackstone's real estate portfolio."
Fir Tree Partners Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner David Sultan said, "With Groups360's innovative platform and unique relationships with some of the largest hotel brands in the world, the company is well-positioned to simplify group bookings for both suppliers and travelers. We see a tremendous opportunity for Groups360 to drive online penetration in a global meetings market that has remained largely offline."
About Groups360:
Groups360 was created with a singular goal — to empower event organizers by bringing innovation, transparency, and simplicity to the decades-old problem of booking groups. The company's integrated technology solution, GroupSync™, enables suppliers to distribute inventory, engage with planners, and optimize group revenue. GroupSync also equips planners to search and shop hotels worldwide and to book rooms and space directly, online or through a simplified RFP process. GroupSync is the first distribution channel to offer online booking for both group hotel rooms and meeting space at scale. Groups360 has offices in Nashville, London, and Singapore. Learn more at groups360.com.
About Zigg Capital:
Zigg Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests globally in technology companies touching the real estate, construction, and retail industries. Over the past decade, Zigg's partners have made early-stage investments in leading companies such as Procore, Matterport, OpenSpace, VTS, Kasa, and Tend. For more information, please visit www.ziggcap.com.
About Blackstone:
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $881 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Fir Tree Partners:
Based in New York with additional offices in South Miami, Florida, Fir Tree Partners is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor which was founded in 1994. The firm primarily provides its services to pooled investment vehicles and has a broader investment mandate that permits buying in virtually all sectors, including public and private equity, sovereign debt, capital structure arbitrage, special situations, and real estate investments in commercial and residential real estate. Fir Tree manages assets on behalf of leading endowments, foundations, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced today bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. ("bioAffinity" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BIAF, BIAFW), a cancer diagnostics company that develops noninvasive, early-stage diagnostics to detect cancer and diseases of the lung, has completed its previously announced initial public offering ("IPO") of 1,282,600 units, each consisting of one share of common stock, one tradeable warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $7.35 per share, and one non-tradeable warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $7.656 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $7.8 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses. In addition, bioAffinity has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 192,390 shares of common stock, and/or 192,390 tradeable warrants, and/or 192,390 non-tradeable warrants, or any combination of additional shares of common stock and warrants representing, in the aggregate, up to 15% of the number of the units sold in this offering to cover over-allotments in this offering.
WallachBeth Capital, LLC and Craft Capital Management, LLC are co-managers and co-book running managers for the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333- 264463) was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and was declared effective on August 29, 2022. A final prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from WallachBeth Capital, LLC, Attention: Capital Markets, 185 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07311, by telephone at 646-998-7608, or by email at cap-mkts@wallachbeth.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIAF, BIAFW) addresses the need for noninvasive diagnosis of early-stage cancer and diseases of the lung, and targeted cancer treatment.
WallachBeth Capital offers a robust range of capital markets and investment banking services to the healthcare community, connecting corporate clients with leading institutions, creating value for both issuers and investors. The firm's experience includes initial public offerings, follow-on issues, PIPE offerings, and private transactions. The firm's website is located at www.wallachbeth.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated use of proceeds from the Company's offering of common shares. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made and predictions as to future facts and conditions. Neither the Company not WallachBeth undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4765625 per share (the "Series C Preferred Dividend"). In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4453125 per share (the "Series D Preferred Dividend"). Finally, the Board of Directors has also authorized and the Company has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $15.00 per share (the "Series B Preferred Dividend"), as well as a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series T Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $0.384375 per share (the "Series T Preferred Dividend").
The Series C Preferred Dividend, the Series D Preferred Dividend, the Series B Preferred Dividend and the Series T Preferred Dividend will each be payable in cash on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 to Series C Preferred stockholders, Series D Preferred stockholders, Series B Preferred stockholders and Series T Preferred stockholders of record (respectively) as of Friday, September 23, 2022.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations. BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.bluerockresidential.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company's actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the potential adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, partners and employees, as well as the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants, partners and employees will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact (including governmental actions that may vary by jurisdiction, such as mandated business closing; stay-at-home orders; limits on group activity; and actions to protect residential tenants from eviction), and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including national and local employment rates and the corresponding impact on the Company's tenants' ability to pay their rent on time or at all, among others. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 11, 2022, and subsequent filings by the Company with the SEC. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Police: Family killed in murder-suicide, including 9-year-old girl; community shocked
DULUTH, Minn. (KBJR/Gray News) - A community in Minnesota is helping to remember a family of four who were shot and killed in their own home earlier this week.
The Duluth Police Department said Riana Lou Barry, 44, Sean Christopher Barry, 47, Shiway Elizabeth Barry, 12 and Sadie Lucille Barry, 9, lost their lives in a murder-suicide situation, KBJR reported.
Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken said Brandon Taylor Cole–Skogstad, 29, a cousin to the children, was responsible for the shooting and killed himself in the incident. Cole–Skogstad was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and family members said he sent a message about harming himself and others in the family before the shooting.
Neighbors who knew the family said they were shocked to hear what had happened on their street.
“It’s just really hard,” said Brianna Williams, a grad student who lives down the street. “You think you’re safe in this community and it’s just crazy because I’m always chatting with the neighbors and everyone’s chatty.”
Neighbors said it is a friendly community, and that families and older adults make up most of the block.
“I mean this is a really nice street,” said neighbor Mollie Sebok. “It’s a nice area.”
Sebok also said the family was part of a group playing and watching a football game in the street just two weeks before the tragic shooting.
“Everyone was cheering them on,” she said. “It was a really nice day, so all of the neighbors were out. They kind of felt like stars because everyone was watching them. It was really friendly.”
A few community members have added flowers outside of the home where the Barrys lived.
A GoFundMe account has been set up for funeral expenses for the family by relatives and friends.
No immediate plans were shared regarding the family’s final resting place.
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.10 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on August 31, 2022, has a record date of August 15, 2022 and has an ex-date of August 12, 2022.
Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.10 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund's ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income.
Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. With offices in 25 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has over 2,500 professionals. For eight consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). In 2020, the PRI named Neuberger Berman a Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The PRI also awarded Neuberger Berman an A+ in every eligible category for our approach to ESG integration across asset classes. The firm manages $418 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2022. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.
Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund's performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund's investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.
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Specially designed for generation Z users, TECNO MEGABOOK T1 offers stunning features with stylish designs, making it thinner and better in every aspect with a very competitive price.
BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TECNO, the global premium smartphone and smart device brand, debuts its first laptop product MEGABOOK T1 at the IFA in Berlin today. TECNO MEGABOOK T1 is designed for the young generation Z with a lighter but better MEGA performance laptop in a cost-effective price of this range. Designed for their carry-by usage, MEGABOOK T1 features the ultra-thinner up to 14.8mm, featherweight 1.48kg of 15.6 inches with a shining design. It also provides a 17.5 hours long-lasting battery satisfying up to 3 days of work, plus the 65W smallest size with gallium nitride (GaN) charger to carry-free. The MEGABOOK T1 will be available at retail in Q3, 2022.
Designed for GEN Z
TECNO MEGABOOK T1 has a unique look with Startrail Phantom that breaks the normal design by adding the expose linear at the surface. The Startrail Phantom features a dual tone with multiple shiny strips running across, which acts like the trajectory of the universe plants. The indistinct "MEGABOOK" bounce on the linear, like the young generation Z who are young and wild. Meanwhile, the whole body of MEGABOOK T1 is made with premium aluminum metal to improve the texture with more silky and glassy. The laptop provides 7 colors catering to the young generation's desire of self-expression. As the Windows 11 slogan "make the everyday easier", As the Windows 11 slogan "make the everyday easier", which can help GEN Z use smoothly in daily work, creative, and watch YouTube movies. MEGABOOK T1 provides a 15.6 Inch IPS FHD screen of 100% sRGB and brightness in 350nits, plus the TÜV Eye Comfort Certification for their all-day for work and watching movies without worry. The self-developed TECNO VOC sound system cooperates with DTS sound and AI-powered technology to give an immersed experience in audio and meeting for daily scenarios. The keyboard comes with a starry backlit is fully matched the stylish of the young generation's needs.
Since launching its AIoT strategy in 2019, TECNO keeps consistent investment to build its smart device ecosystem. "To deliver convenience for every person, home and business to create an intelligent connection of life moments," said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. Meanwhile, while TECNO continues strengthening its advantages as a premium smartphone brand, the launch of TECNO MEGABOOK series laptop will deliver the TECNO LINK that gives an intelligent connection for users to connect their daily work and life by wireless transmission.
MEGA performance for GEN Z
With the expectation to hit the MEGA experience, TECNO MEGABOOK T1 is powered by the Intel® Core i5-1155G7 processor. And it comes with two options of 12GB RAM/512GB and 16GB RAM/1TB SSD storage. Meanwhile, it provides Intel® Core i7 version for professional designers. MEGABOOK T1 understands the high-frequency usage and scenarios, it comes with 9 ports. There are two Type-C ports, an HDMI port, a USB 3.1, and two USB 3.0, as well as a headset jack and a TF card reader. In short, TECNO MEGABOOK T1 will highlight a cost-efficient laptop for GEN Z in their workplace.
For more information, visit MEGABOOK T1 or follow on Instagram & Facebook @TECNOMOBILE and@TECNOAIoT.
About TECNO
TECNO is a leading international smart device brand with operations in over 70 counties globally. With "Stop At Nothing" as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals globally, giving them stylishly designed intelligent products that inspire consumers to never stop perusing their best selves. TECNO not only offers a wide range of smartphones spearheaded by sub-brand PHANTOM and CAMON Series, the company also has built its AIoT ecosystem since 2019 from laptops, tablets, smart wearables and to smart home devices, changing the way how daily tasks are done and how consumers interact between multiple devices. For more information, please visit TECNO's official site: www.tecno-mobile.com.
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St. Louis-based Wealth Management Advisors Recognized for Making a Significant Impression on Their Clients and Financial Industry
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis, a wealth management firm providing investment, financial and retirement planning services, announces advisors Brian Copeland, CPWA®, CFP®, and Zach Ungerott, CPWA®, CFP®, have been named to the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State List 2022 . The list highlights up-and-coming advisors across the country who are touted to ignite new energy and ideas in the financial industry.
"Brian and Zach have tremendous drive and a natural instinct for client service, so it's unsurprising they were honored with this year's recognition," said Omar Quershi, managing partner and investment strategist of Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis. "Their hard work and dedication during volatile times have been a driving force in our growth and we are excited to see their continued success in the future."
Copeland is partner and director of financial planning with the firm. In his role he oversees all aspects of the planning services the firm offers, including retirement planning, tax planning, risk management, and estate and budgeting analysis. He has an innate ability to analyze complex, sophisticated financial situations, identify any potential opportunities or gaps, and educate clients on solutions in a straightforward, simplistic manner.
Ungerott is a senior wealth advisor specializing in investment and retirement planning for business owners. He helps them understand and overcome many of the financial challenges they may face and works with them to implement advanced estate and tax planning strategies to meet their goals and protect their legacy.
To learn more about Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis, visit HightowerStLouis.com.
Methodology
Each year, Forbes partners with SHOOK research to develop the esteemed list. Recipients are selected through research interviews, compliance records, experience in the financial industry, assets under management and other qualitative and quantitative data. Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors must be under 40 years old and have worked in the financial industry for at least four years to be considered.
About Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis
Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. As an ensemble team of qualified, experienced financial professionals with a wide range of knowledge and skills, Hightower Wealth Advisors is a multi-faceted, multi-generational team that builds comprehensive financial plans that are more than just investments. For more information about Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis, please visit HightowerStLouis.com.
Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment advisor.
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ATLANTA , Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced today that members of its leadership team will present in person at the following investor conferences in the coming weeks:
-Raymond James Diversified Industrials Conference on August 23 at 10:20 a.m. ET
-Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 8 at 10:30 a.m. ET
Interested parties can access live webcasts of the fireside chats on the Company's investor relations website. A replay of the webcasts will be available after the event.
About Genuine Parts Company
Founded in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Company's Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. The Company's Industrial Parts Group distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. In total, the Company serves its global customers from an extensive network of more than 10,000 locations in 17 countries and has approximately 53,000 employees. Further information is available at www.genpt.com.
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MANSFIELD, Pa., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (OTCPink: CZFS), the bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB), recently declared a cash dividend for its shareholders.
The cash dividend of $0.475 per share and a 1% stock dividend are payable on June 24, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2022. This quarterly cash dividend is an increase of 3.2% over the regular cash dividend of $0.460 per share declared one year ago, as adjusted for the 1% stock dividend declared in June 2021.
"As evidenced by our financial performance, our Community Banking model is not only strong, but thriving," noted Randall Black, CEO & President. "We believe that our recent approval to uplist our stock on Nasdaq complements our demonstrated growth and will raise our overall profile, driving shareholder value."
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a $2.19 billion bank holding company conducting business through First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB). First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB) operates 30 offices in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York.
For further information regarding the common stock of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., please contact any of the following firms: Automated Trading Desk, 866-283-2831; Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., 800-842-8928; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., 800-342-5529; Monroe Securities Inc., 800-766-5560; Pershing LLC, 201-413-2700; RBC Capital Markets Corp., 800-959-5951; Sandler O' Neill & Partners, 212-466-8020; Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., 973-549-4200; UBS Securities, LLC, 203-719-8710.
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Aviat's acquisition delivers complete offering for Private Network Operators and new 5G R&D Center of Excellence in Canada
AUSTIN, Texas and TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) ("Aviat"), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, announced the completion of the acquisition of Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline"), a leading provider in mission-critical data infrastructure, on July 5, 2022. The acquisition enables Aviat to offer its customers an integrated end-to-end offering for wireless access and transport and expands Aviat's research and development ("R&D") team with a new center of excellence for 5G development in Canada.
With the acquisition, Aviat is not only expanding its market leadership in mission-critical and industrial private networks but is also expanding its presence in Canada. Aviat is committed to maintaining the current engineering jobs in Canada as well as the corresponding R&D spend in the country. The former Redline, and now Aviat employees, will continue to develop mission-critical, 5G and industrial private networks products.
"We are excited to have the talented engineers from Redline join our R&D team," said Peter Smith, CEO of Aviat Networks. "This expansion of our talent will allow us to deliver highly differentiated, 5G-based wireless access solutions for the industrial private networks segment."
Additional information on the acquisition of Redline can be found on Aviat's investor relations website at https://investors.aviatnetworks.com.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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National Press Club To Hold Moment of Silence Thursday For Al Jazeera Reporter
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 3:52 PM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club will hold a moment of silence event to mark the killing of al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin. Following are the details:
Coverage is welcome but there will not be a Q&A as part of the event.
Entry requirements: Everyone entering the National Press Club must show a proof of vaccination and a photo ID.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. The Club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization and is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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EU leaders decry Russian brutality in visit to Ukraine
IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — Four European leaders made a high-profile visit to show their support for Ukraine on Thursday, denouncing the brutality of the Russian invasion as they surveyed the ruins of a Kyiv suburb that was the scene of intense fighting early in the war and where many civilians were killed.
After arriving in Kyiv to the sound of air raid sirens, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania headed to Irpin, which was seized and briefly held by Russian troops along with other areas near the capital. Mass graves have been unearthed in the area, most notably in Bucha, and French President Emmanuel Macron decried the massacres and said there were signs of war crimes.
He denounced the “barbarism” of the attacks that devastated Irpin, and praised the courage of its residents and others in the region who helped thwart Russia’s attempt to overrun the capital.
The visit, which included a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, carries heavy symbolic weight since the three Western European powers have faced criticism for continuing to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin — and failing to provide Ukraine with the scale of weaponry that it has said is necessary to fend off the Russians.
Western arms were key to Ukraine’s surprising success in preventing the Russians from taking the capital — but officials have said much more will be needed if they are to drive Moscow’s forces out.
The leaders have also been criticized for not visiting Kyiv sooner. A number of other European leaders have already made the long trip overland to show solidarity with a nation under attack, even in times when the fighting raged closer to the capital than it does now.
On Thursday, NATO defense ministers met in Brussels to consider more military aid for Ukraine, and many hoped in Ukraine that the leaders’ visit could mark a turning point by opening the way to significant new arms supplies — particularly as the officials surveyed the war’s devastation.
Ahead of the meeting with Zelenskyy, the leader German Chancellor Olaf Scholz observed that officials must keep the destruction in mind in all their decisions.
“Innocent civilians have been hit, houses have been destroyed; a whole town has been destroyed in which there was no military infrastructure at all,” Scholz said. “And that says a great deal about the brutality of the Russian war of aggression, which is simply out for destruction and conquest. We must bear that in mind in everything that we decide.”
Italian Premier Mario Draghi said during the tour of Irpin that Ukraine’s backers will rebuild “everything” with European help.
“They destroyed the nurseries, the playgrounds, and everything will be rebuilt,” Draghi said.
Macron, Scholz and Draghi, representing the three largest economies in Europe, traveled to Kyiv together on a special overnight train provided by the Ukrainian authorities.
President Klaus Iohannis of Romania — which borders Ukraine and has been a key destination for Ukrainian refugees — arrived on a separate train.
After viewing Irpin, he wrote on Twitter that there are “no words to describe the unimaginable human tragedy and horrible destruction” and called for “all Russian perpetrators to be held responsible by the international criminal justice” system.
The Russian forces are pressing their offensive in the eastern Donbas region, slowly but steadily gaining ground on the badly outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian forces, who are pleading for more arms from Western allies.
Several air raid sirens rang out while the European leaders were in their hotel preparing for the rest of their visit, and Kyiv authorities urged people to seek shelter. Such alerts are a frequent occurrence.
Many leaders and regular people in not only Ukraine but the Baltic and Central European nations, which were controlled by Moscow during the Cold War, believe that Putin only understands force, and have viewed the efforts by Macron and others to keep speaking to Putin following his invasion as unacceptable.
Tamara Malko, a resident of the Donetsk region that is part of the Donbas, said Macron and Scholz had been “very cold” toward Ukrainians so far, and hoped for a change.
“We want peace very much ... and have high hopes for Macron and Scholz,” she said. “We want them to see and understand our pain.”
Gov. Serhiy Haidai of Luhansk, which is also part of the Donbas, said the visit would not bring anything if the leaders ask Ukraine to sign a peace treaty with Russia that involves giving up territory. He said that is something Ukrainians would never accept.
“I am sure that our president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is not going to make concessions and trade our territories. If someone wants to stop Russia by giving them territories, Germany has Bavaria, Italy has Tuscany, the French can concede Provence, for instance,” he said.
“Today it will be one territory, tomorrow another one, the day after tomorrow another,” he said.
The visit comes as EU leaders prepare to make a decision June 23-24 on Ukraine’s request to become a candidate for EU membership, and ahead of an important NATO summit June 29-30 in Madrid.
In Ukraine, Macron responded to criticism of France’s response, including his recent comment that Russia shouldn’t be “humiliated,” which deeply angered Ukrainians. He insisted that “France has been at Ukraine’s side since the first day.”
His office also released a list of the dates of all his conversations with Zelenskyy. They have spoken by phone on 23 occasions since the war began; and Macron spoke with Putin 11 times, including three times with Scholz.
Macron is involved in diplomatic efforts to push for a cease-fire in Ukraine that would allow future peace negotiations. He has frequent discussions with Zelenskyy and has spoken on the phone several times with Russian President Vladimir Putin since Putin launched the invasion in late February.
Scholz had long resisted traveling to Kyiv, saying he didn’t want to “join the queue of people who do a quick in-out for a photo opportunity.” Instead, Scholz said a trip should focus on doing “concrete things.”
Germany on Wednesday announced that it will provide Ukraine with three multiple launch rocket systems of the kind that Kyiv has said it urgently needs.
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Leicester reported from Kyiv, Ukraine and Corbet from Paris. Srdjan Nedelikovic in Pokrovsk, Ukraine,, Colleen Barry in Milan and Frank Jordans and Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Molecular Partners AG ("Molecular Partners") (NASDAQ: MOLN) 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 a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Molecular Partners, 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 Molecular Partners includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
Aggrieved Molecular Partners 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.
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As Nation's Doctor, Dr. Murthy Addresses the Country's Most Urgent Public Health Issues
BALTIMORE, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, will deliver the keynote address for this year's graduating class. The UMSOM graduation ceremony will take place at the Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Doors open at 12:00 pm, the procession begins at 1:30 pm, and the ceremony begins at 2:00 pm.
Dr. Murthy is the U.S. Surgeon General and the Vice Admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service's Commissioned Corps. As the Nation's Doctor, his mission is to restore trust by relying on the best scientific information available, providing clear, consistent guidance and resources for the public, and ensuring that the country's most vulnerable communities are reached. As Vice Admiral, he commands a uniformed service of 6,000 public health officers, serving the most underserved and vulnerable populations in over 800 locations domestically and abroad. Dr. Murthy has worked to shield the nation from Ebola and Zika and to respond to the Flint water crisis, major hurricanes, and frequent health care deficiencies in rural communities.
"We are privileged to have our nation's leading public health advisor, Dr. Murthy, speak to this year's graduating class. Serving under the current Joe Biden administration, he tackles the nation's most pressing public health challenges," said Dean Reece, who is Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Maryland, and John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. "His service to our country and deep commitment to addressing global public health crises serve as a tremendous inspiration to our next generation of physician-scientists".
As the nation's 21st Surgeon General and the first of Indian descent, Dr. Murthy addresses many critical public health issues, including the growing proliferation of health misinformation, the ongoing youth mental health crisis, well-being and burnout in the health worker community, and social isolation and loneliness. Additionally, he serves as a key advisor to President Biden's COVID-19 pandemic response operation. Previously, Dr. Murthy served as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States from December 15, 2014 to April 21, 2017.
Prior to entering government service, Dr. Murthy co-founded Visions, a global HIV/AIDS education program in India and the United States; the Swasthya Project, a rural health partnership that trained South Indian women to become community health workers and educators; TrialNetworks, a technology company dedicated to improving collaboration and efficiency in clinical trials; and Doctors for America, a nonprofit mobilizing physicians and medical students to improve access to affordable care. His scientific research has focused on vaccine development and the participation of women and minorities in clinical studies. And as an internal medicine doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Murthy cared for thousands of patients and trained hundreds of medical students and residents.
Dr. Murthy earned his BA Degree from Harvard and his MD Degree from the Yale School of Medicine. He also received an MBA Degree from the Yale School of Management. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and later joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Murthy is a New York Times bestselling author for his 2020 publication titled, Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World. He is regarded as one of the nation's most trusted voices on public health matters and resides in Washington, DC with his wife, Dr. Alice Chen, and their two children.
About the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Now in its third century, the University of Maryland School of Medicine was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world -- with 46 academic departments, centers, institutes, and programs, and a faculty of more than 3,000 physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals, including members of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, and a distinguished two-time winner of the Albert E. Lasker Award in Medical Research. With an operating budget of more than $1.3 billion, the School of Medicine works closely in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical System to provide research-intensive, academic, and clinically based care for nearly 2 million patients each year. The School of Medicine has nearly $600 million in extramural funding, with most of its academic departments highly ranked among all medical schools in the nation in research funding. As one of the seven professional schools that make up the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine has a total population of nearly 9,000 faculty and staff, including 2,500 students, trainees, residents, and fellows. The combined School of Medicine and Medical System ("University of Maryland Medicine") has an annual budget of over $6 billion and an economic impact of nearly $20 billion on the state and local community. The School of Medicine, which ranks as the 8th highest among public medical schools in research productivity (according to the Association of American Medical Colleges profile) is an innovator in translational medicine, with 606 active patents and 52 start-up companies. In the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Medical Schools, published in 2021, the UM School of Medicine is ranked #9 among the 92 public medical schools in the U.S., and in the top 15 percent (#27) of all 192 public and private U.S. medical schools. The School of Medicine works locally, nationally, and globally, with research and treatment facilities in 36 countries around the world. Visit medschool.umaryland.edu.
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Heavy smoke filled the air Thursday afternoon as a brush fire broke out near Interstate 14 and FM 1670 and quickly spread, slowing traffic on the interstate with heavy black smoke.
The fire covered about 100 acres as of 5:20 p.m. Twenty-five to 30 agencies were fighting the blaze, including helicopters and tankers dropping water across the fire.
“It’s a grass fire coming out of FM 1670,” city of Belton spokesman Paul Romer said. “One of the calls came from the area behind Budget Wrench-A-Part.”
Chisholm Trail Elementary school is being used as a shelter for people affected by the fire, Belton ISD spokeswoman Jennifer Bailey said.
Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety said as of 5:20 p.m. no structures were involved or mandatory evacuations.
But he noted the danger. "As dry as it is, these trees just ignite, they light up," he said.
Jesse Palmer, 70, of Belton, was standing near the corner of FM 1670 and Auction Barn Road, watching the fire. He said all the smoke was worrisome, as he lived in a neighborhood about half a mile from the blaze.
Multiple smoke flumes rose over the affected 100 acres.
Jim Graham, an area resident, said the fire was west of FM 2470 and north of Interstate 14 (Highway 190) with steady south winds pushing it up against the interstate. "There are definitely structures in the area," he said.
Belton Fire Department is among the agencies fighting a brush fire south of I-14 and west of FM 1670.
The smoke was thick enough to obscure traffic.
“Please avoid the area if possible. We will have more information when it is available,” Romer said.
City of Temple Fire Department Santos Soto said he saw the fire as he came out of a class.
“I can’t tell exactly where it’s at, but it is a grass fire,” he said. “They did call out the Eastside Task Force — Belton, Harker Heights, Killeen, Morgan’s Points and Temple — several folks in this area.”
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT).
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(NewsNation) — Flash flooding from heavy rainfall left an estimated 200 people stranded at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico on Saturday, according to KOAT.
Park officials issued a shelter-in-place order for several hours Saturday at the park’s visitor center after the roads became impassable due to the flooding. Officials were finally able to allow people to safely leave the park before midnight on Saturday night.
The park is a popular tourist destination for those looking to explore desert wildlife and over a hundred different limestone caves in southeastern New Mexico, including the most popular cave: Carlsbad Cavern, after which the park is named.
The National Park Service closed the road leading to the Carlsbad Cavern and visitor center Sunday due to the flooding, also stating both facilities will be closed as well. The park service also said that maintenance was working to assess damages and clean debris from roadways.
The park service also set into effect a danger warning for Walnut Canyon Desert Drive, temporarily closing the road due to flooding prior to Saturday.
Storms had been expected to continue throughout the day Sunday, and flash flood warnings remained in effect in the area.
Flash floods hit the Southwest region Saturday, submerging such cities as Moab, Utah. The storms migrated east through Texas on Sunday. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/flash-flooding-forces-evacuation-from-carlsbad-caverns/ | 2022-08-22T15:55:20Z |
Amber Alert issued in Florida for missing 11-year-old
Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:07 AM CDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
WALNUT HILL, Fla. (Gray News) - An Amber Alert in Florida was sent out Thursday for a missing 11-year-old girl.
Banesa Fernandez-Santis was last seen Wednesday in the area of the 5600th block of Arthur Brown Road in Walnut Hill, located in the northwest part of the Panhandle. Banesa is described as 5-foot-2 and 120 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and scars on her face.
The child may be in the company of Brijido Manriquez-Ortis, officials said. He is 42 years old and described as 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 850-436-9620 or call 911.
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Baltimore-based healthcare firm selected to provide PR and Media Relations services to
tech-enabled women's healthcare company dedicated to Maternity and NICU Care Management
BALTIMORE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Growth Partners (SGP), a Baltimore-based healthcare marketing, strategy and research firm, is proud to announce that they have once again been chosen to provide PR and media relations services for ProgenyHealth, a national, tech-enabled women's healthcare company dedicated to Maternity and NICU Care Management.
ProgenyHealth serves women, infants, caregivers, and families through the milestones of maternal health — from conception and pregnancy to postpartum and parenting, with special expertise in managing premature and complex births and resulting NICU admissions.
As part of the renewed partnership, SGP will provide a full range of public relations expertise that includes proactive media relations, the development of thought-leadership content, and securing national media placements and byline articles.
Founded by Ellen Stang, MD, in 2003, ProgenyHealth was created to address the need for improved care management and health outcomes for premature and medically complex newborns. Today, ProgenyHealth partners with some of the country's most prestigious health plans in collaboration with more than 1,400 facilities and 6,000 physicians to optimize care and lower overall care costs.
"Our mission is to manage maternal health milestones from conception and pregnancy through birth and beyond. We serve women, infants, caregivers and families by improving health outcomes and enhancing the maternal experience," said Dr. Ellen Stang, CEO and founder, ProgenyHealth. "Our expertise in this space is unparalleled and we need a well-connected PR partner that is equally experienced to assist us in further growing our reputation across the industry. The team at Sage Growth Partners has continually collaborated with our leadership to develop and implement highly-effective media and public relations efforts on a national level."
As health equity and maternal health continue to remain a front-page story throughout the country, it is now more important than ever for our health systems to protect mothers and invest in culturally relevant, community-based continuums of care. ProgenyHealth has taken a lead in efforts to further unite policymakers, physicians, payers and community organizations in this regard.
"In earned media, there is no substitute for newsworthy insights," said Boh Hatter, Chief Marketing Officer, SGP. "Progeny's advocacy for maternal health equity has demonstrated commitment and leadership, allowing them to earn media attention in the healthcare trade and mainstream press. We are proud to be their partner and help them assert their thoughtful voice."
About Sage Growth Partners Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for B2B, B2B2C, and B2C healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. Founded in 2005, Sage Growth Partners is located in Baltimore, MD, and serves clients such as GE Healthcare, ProgenyHealth, the National Minority Health Association, Philips Healthcare, U.S. Renal Care, Quest Diagnostics, Livongo, Olive, Syft, and iN2L. For more information, visit sage-growth.com
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Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams traded fist bumps or palm slaps and chatted between points. They smiled while conversing in their seats at changeovers.
When their first doubles match together in 4 1/2 years ended with a loss at the U.S Open on Thursday night, the siblings hugged each other, then left the court to a standing ovation.
The Williams sisters were eliminated by the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova 7-6 (5), 6-4 at Flushing Meadows.
Arthur Ashe Stadium had never hosted a first-round doubles match — for women or men, during the night or day — until this one featuring two members of one family who have combined to claim 14 Grand Slam titles in doubles.
They were partnering up for the first time since the 2018 French Open. This was their fourth first-round doubles defeat at a Slam; the most recent had been at the 2013 French Open.
“I’m still in shock that we won,” Hradecka said in an on-court interview right after the match’s conclusion.
Speaking to the crowd, she said: “I’m so sorry for you that we beat them, but we are so happy that we did it.”
An announced sellout of 23,859 showed up, just like for each of Serena’s two victories in singles so far this week, although the fans were not quite as boisterous Thursday as they had been for those other night matches involving a player who has hinted that this will be the final event of her career.
Serena plays Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday night in the third round of singles; Venus was bounced from that bracket in the first round.
After a rather subdued entrance from the locker room by Hradecka and Noskova, who were competing as a team for the first time, a video tribute to the Williams-Williams pairing played on the Ashe videoboards, with a narrator introducing “two of the greatest athletes on Planet Earth” and, in a reference to Serena’s looming retirement, saying, “It’s not too late to change your mind.” There was footage of them through the years, including as kids with white beads in their hair (like Serena’s daughter, Olympia, wore on opening night) and, later, winning titles.
Olympia, who turned 5 on Thursday, was not there for this one, Serena’s husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian was, as were the sisters’ mother, Oracene Price, and their sister, Isha.
During the pre-match warmup, the announcer noted that the sisters are 14-0 in Grand Slam doubles finals and declared: “They’ve transformed and elevated the sport as we know it.”
The spectators saved their biggest cheers for some of Serena’s best efforts, whether aces or putaways or an on-the-run forehand winner. The sisters went up 5-4 early and held two set points there on Noskova’s serve, but could not convert either.
The loudest moment probably arrived after a 19-stroke point won by the sisters during the first-set tiebreaker, featuring three swinging volleys by Serena. That put them ahead 4-3, and soon it was 5-3.
But Hradecka and Noskova grabbed the next four points to claim that set. They then jumped ahead 3-0 in the second, and after the Williams sisters made it 4-all, the Czech team pulled away.
The Williams siblings received a wild-card entry into this year’s doubles field. Serena, who turns 41 next month, and Venus, who turned 42 in June, won doubles trophies at the U.S. Open in 1999 -- the year Serena won her first major singles trophy at age 17 in New York -- and 2009.
They have a total of 30 major trophies in singles: 23 for Serena, seven for Venus.
Hradecka is a 37-year-old who won two major doubles trophies with Andrea Hlavackova, at the 2013 U.S. Open and 2011 French Open. Noskova, 17, was making her Grand Slam doubles debut.
“Playing against the Williams sisters,” Noskova said, “is a special moment for everybody.”
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Crowds queue for queen’s coffin as Charles spends quiet day
LONDON (AP) - Thousands of mourners lined up through the night to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament’s Westminster Hall on Thursday, as King Charles III spent a day in private to reflect on his first week on the throne.
The queue to see the queen lying in state stretched for 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) Thursday morning all the way to Tower Bridge. It snaked along the south bank of the River Thames and then over a bridge to Parliament. Thousands in the line didn’t mind the hours of waiting.
“I’m glad there was a queue because that gave us time to see what was ahead of us, prepared us and absorbed the whole atmosphere,” said health care professional Nimisha Maroo. “I wouldn’t have liked it if I’d had to just rush through.”
After a day of high ceremony and high emotion on Wednesday as the queen was borne in somber procession from Buckingham Palace, the king was spending the day in “private reflection” at his Highgrove residence in western England. Charles has had calls with U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron and is speaking to a host of world leaders — many of whom will come to London on Monday for the queen’s funeral.
Heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, will visit the royal family’s Sandringham estate in eastern England to see some of the tributes left by well-wishers.
On Wednesday the queen left Buckingham Palace for the last time, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall.
Charles, his siblings and sons marched behind the coffin, which was topped by a wreath of white roses and her crown resting on a purple velvet pillow.
The military procession underscored Elizabeth’s seven decades as head of state as the national mourning process shifted to the grand boulevards and historic landmarks of the U.K. capital.
The 900-year-old Westminster Hall is now the focus of events, as the queen lies in state until Monday.
The display of mass mourning is an enormous logistical operation, with a designated 10-mile (16 kilometer) route lined with first aid points and more than 500 portable toilets. There are 1,000 stewards and marshals working at any given time, and 30 religious leaders from a range of faiths to stop and talk to those in line.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, wore a high-visibility vest emblazoned with the words “Faith Team” as he spoke to mourners.
Welby, who led a service for the royal family when Elizabeth’s coffin reached Westminster Hall, paid tribute to the queen as “someone you could trust totally, completely and absolutely, whose wisdom was remarkable.”
Thousands have already paid their respects, filing past the casket draped with the royal standard and topped with a diamond-encrusted crown.
People old and young, dressed in dark suits or jeans and sneakers, walked in a steady stream through the historic hall, where Guy Fawkes and Charles I were tried, where kings and queens hosted magnificent medieval banquets, and where previous monarchs have lain in state.
After passing the coffin, most mourners paused to look back before going out through the hall’s great oak doors. Some wiped away tears; others bowed their heads or curtseyed. One sank onto a knee and blew a farewell kiss.
Keith Smart, an engineer and British Army veteran, wiped away tears as he left the hall. He had waited more than 10 hours for the chance to say his goodbye.
“Everybody in the crowd was impeccably behaved. There was no malice, everybody was friends. It was fantastic,” he said. “And then, to come into that room and see that, I just broke down inside. I didn’t bow — I knelt to the floor, on my knees, bowed my head to the queen.”
The late-night silence was broken when one of the guards standing vigil around the coffin collapsed and fell forward off a raised platform. The man, his chest adorned with medals, could be seen on livestreams of the queen’s coffin lying in state swaying on his feet before pitching forward onto the floor. Two police officers rushed to his assistance.
Crowds have lined the route of the queen’s coffin whenever it has been moved in its long journey from Scotland — where the monarch died Sept. 8, aged 96 — to London.
On Tuesday night, thousands braved a typical London drizzle as the hearse, with interior lights illuminating the casket, drove slowly from an air base to Buckingham Palace.
Earlier, in Edinburgh, about 33,000 people filed silently past her coffin in 24 hours at St. Giles’ Cathedral.
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Police say teen never arrived at destination after getting in Uber vehicle
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – The Knoxville Police Department is looking for a teenage girl who has been missing for more than a week.
According to police, Desaray Thurmer, 17, left her home in an Uber but never arrived at her destination.
Police believe she may have been trying to get to a location on Avalon Drive, which is about 20 minutes away from her home.
Thurmer was last seen around 8 p.m. on Sept. 5. She is about 5′6″ with hazel eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165, online at easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
The community guidelines posted on Uber’s website state riders must be at least 18 years old to ride alone.
“Account holders can’t request a ride or delivery for someone under the age of 18 who will not be accompanied by either the account holder or another adult during the ride,” the policy states.
WVLT reached out to Uber for a comment but didn’t receive a response.
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- New 200MW/200MWh facility in Crane County achieved commercial operations and is one of the largest battery energy storage projects in ERCOT
- Jupiter Power's total dispatchable energy storage capacity is now over 450MWh, and the company has another 200MWh project in late-stage commissioning and over 500MWh of projects in late stages of development
- Jupiter Power's ERCOT battery energy storage projects provide fast-responding, firm dispatchable power to enhance reliability and time-shift renewable energy production to times of high consumer demand
AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jupiter Power LLC ("Jupiter Power") today announced that Crossett Power Management ("Crossett"), a battery energy storage facility located in Crane County, Texas, has commenced commercial operations.
Crossett, a 200-megawatt (MW) facility with 200-megawatt hours (MWh) of duration, is Jupiter's second transmission-connected project to begin operations, demonstrating Jupiter's continued commitment to the ERCOT market and representing a significant investment in Crane County.
Crossett joins Flower Valley II, a 100MW/200MWh transmission connected facility currently operating in Reeves County, Texas, and three distribution connected facilities, positioning Jupiter Power as the largest developer and operator of battery energy storage projects by total duration on the ERCOT grid. Additionally, Jupiter Power is commissioning a subsequent 100MW/200MWh project in West Texas that will be in commercial operations in the summer of 2022.
"We reach yet another significant milestone in our ERCOT battery energy storage portfolio with the commencement of commercial operations at the Crossett facility," said Mike Geier, Chief Technology Officer, Jupiter Power. "We have witnessed the strain that the Texas climate can put on the grid during unseasonably warm days. Jupiter Power's projects like Crossett and Flower Valley II are optimally sited where the grid needs support to enhance resiliency both cost-effectively and reliably."
Jupiter Power's fleet will improve reliability in ERCOT as Texas approaches peak summer demand. Battery energy storage facilities can "time shift" or store low-cost, off-peak energy and discharge it during periods of high demand. Battery energy storage can provide additional support to electricity grids to manage demand through ancillary services, managing load, congestion, and resiliency.
Jupiter is a leading energy storage infrastructure platform with deep trading, analytics, development, finance, operations, and construction capabilities and unparalleled intellectual property in dispatch optimization. Jupiter is backed by EnCap Investments L.P. and Yorktown Partners, and has offices in Austin and Houston, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois. Jupiter has a portfolio of utility-scale energy storage projects operating or in construction in the U.S., with a leading pipeline of over 11,000MW in active development. For more information on Jupiter Power, LLC, please visit our Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook pages or visit www.jupiterpower.io
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WACO, TX (FOX 44) – The first week of school has kicked off with some districts already in need of substitute teachers.
With staff shortages, their work is essential to fill open slots when they pop up.
This month, Waco ISD Board of Trustees approved a substitute teacher pay rate increase of $10 – $20 an hour based on past experience.
Ending the 2021 school year with 250 substitutes, they now have around 210.
“We expect that number to rise,” said Dr. Daniel Lopez, Waco ISD assistant superintendent of human resources. “When I arrived here in September of last year of 2021 our substitute call was about a little over about 195.”
Doing new orientations weekly to maximize sub count, Waco ISD staff is 98% filled having around 1000 employees.
Seeing past issues for substitutes in September and January due to COVID-19, Lopez says they’re restrategizing to have more substitutes on standby when teacher absences occur.
“That’s what we’re really trying to target is folks that are in our community that want to impact students lives on a daily basis,” said Lopez.
Seeing the most absences on Mondays and Fridays, Waco ISD also increased it’s rate by an additional $5 for substitutes to come work.
At Midway ISD assistant superintendent of human resources, Ashley Canuteson, says they currently have 170 substitute teachers previously doing work to be prepared.
“We used to stack or tier our pay rates based on college degrees or college hours or if they were certified teachers, but we post-covid increased our pay and made it at the same rate for all and have maintained that,” said Canuteson.
Midway ISD substitutes are now being paid a daily rate of $100, but the district is always seeking more substitutes for times like the spring.
“Springtime can get crazy, especially when spring sports start up, and we can always use additional interest in that regard,” said Canuteson. “We feel really confident going in with the way things are post-covid and with the start of a new school year.”
FOX44 also reached out to Belton ISD hearing they’re well equipped this school year having 150 more substitutes this year than last.
At West ISD, they hired permanent subs during COVID-19 to serve as instructional aids when fully staffed. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/central-texas-schools-still-searching-for-substitute-teachers-at-start-of-school-year/ | 2022-08-18T15:04:04Z |
Memorial services for late Bob Archer set for Wednesday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Memorial services for late City and County Commissioner Bob Archer have been set for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home says Robert E. Archer, 75, passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, with his family by his side after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, two children and four grandchildren, as well as a soon-to-be-born grandson.
Archer graduated from the Georgia Military Academy and earned a degree in business from Florida Southern College in 1969. He went on to earn his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina in 1976 after he was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam war in 1969.
Archer also worked as an employee for the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years and was a Senior Baldrige Examiner. He was elected a Topeka City Council member in 2009 in the closest election in Shawnee Co. history - winning by one vote. Then, in 2013, he became a Shawnee Co. Commissioner and held office until 2019.
The family noted that Archer was an avid golfer and achieved his lifelong goal of a hole-in-one on June 3, 2022.
The Funeral Home said a celebration of Archer’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St. in Topeka. The family has invited anyone who would like to share a memory or story to speak during the service.
Shawnee Co. Commissioners said they will be in attendance.
Instead of flowers, Penwell-Gabel said the family has asked that a memorial donation be made to the Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Foundation - Parks For All - HERE.
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HelloFresh meal kits may have contained ground beef contaminated with E. coli
(Gray News) - HelloFresh meal kits shipped in July may have contained ground beef contaminated with E. coli, according to an alert issued by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Officials say that consumers who still have the beef in their freezers should throw it away.
The USDA believes the beef is linked to illnesses, but did not specify how many potential cases there are.
The potentially contaminated ground beef was shipped to consumers in meal kits from July 2 to July 21. It came in a 10-ounce package with the label “EST.46841″ next to the USDA mark of inspection. The sides of the packages contained one of two codes: EST#46841 L1 22 155 or EST#46841 L5 22 155.
The full kits are not being recalled because they are no longer sold.
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CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from days of tribal clashes in a southern Sudanese province climbed to at least 65 people, a senior health official said Sunday.
The fighting between the Hausa and Birta ethnic groups in the Blue Nile province also injured around 150 others, said Gamal Nasser al-Sayed, the province’s health minister.
He told The Associated Press that most of the dead were young men who were shot or stabbed.
Al-Sayed urged authorities in the capital of Khartoum to help airlift 15 seriously injured as hospitals in the Blue Nile lack advanced equipment and life-saving medicine.
The fighting in the Blue Nile grew out of the killing of a farmer earlier last week and continued through Saturday, according to the local government.
Authorities deployed the military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces — or RSF — to bring stability to the region. They also imposed a nightly curfew and banned gatherings in the towns of Roseires and Damazin, where the clashes took place.
Local media reported that thousands of people fled their homes since the clashes began last week.
The fighting was the latest tribal violence to hit Sudan, which is in turmoil since the military took over in a coup in October.
The coup upended the country’s short-lived transition to democracy after nearly three decades of repressive rule of autocrat Omar al-Bashir.
Al-Bashir and his Islamist government were removed from power in a popular uprising in April 2019. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/sudan-official-says-death-toll-from-tribal-clashes-at-65/ | 2022-07-17T18:25:03Z |
SÃO PAULO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazil's largest domestic airline, announces today preliminary air traffic figures for the month of March 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.
Highlights:
- GOL's total supply (ASK) increased 93.0%. Total seats increased 100.5% and the number of departures increased by 101.5%. GOL's total demand (RPK) increased by 113.9% and the load factor was 79.5%.
- GOL's domestic supply (ASK) increased 86.1% and demand (RPK) increased by 106.4%. GOL's domestic load factor was 79.6%. The volume of departures increased by 98.0% and seats increased by 97.1%.
- GOL's international supply (ASK) was 111 million, the demand (RPK) was 87 million and international load factor was 78.0%.
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GOL is Brazil's largest airline, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since its founding in 2001, it has been the airline with the lowest unit cost in Latin America, which has enabled the democratization of air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshare and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being First for Everyone", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a team of 15,000 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 127 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ri.
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Integrations will further improve and automate construction project management
CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Constru, a leader in breakthrough computer vision technology for the construction sector, has established strategic integrations with leading platforms Oracle, Procore and Autodesk. The integrations will further enable and streamline construction project management work such as scheduling, progress and payments tracking and 3D modeling for global ENR400 companies. Additionally, the company has launched an OpenAPI (OAI) enabled offering, a construction industry first for AI based vision and analytics platforms, promoting leading API standards and a vendor-neutral description format to ensure seamless integration with other platforms in the ecosystem.
"We are extremely excited for the release of Constru Schedule, including our live partnership with Oracle Primavera Cloud Service," said Michael Sasson, CEO of Constru. "This integration will take construction project management to the next level by providing data and actionable insights to improve performance, reduce costs, and inform critical decisions throughout the construction process. Processes that typically take 30+ work hours for engineers can now be done in a fraction of the time."
Constru's integration with Oracle Primavera Cloud is the first time that progress tracking will be able to be automated within the platform. Planned schedules can be connected with actual jobsite progress from Constru's computer vision and AI platform. Constru's ability to track over 25 work categories and 250 construction jobs enables full project coverage, automated progress tracking per schedule item, and features such as 2/4/6 week lookahead schedules.
In addition to Oracle Primavera Cloud, the Constru platform is being integrated with Procore and BIM360 (Autodesk Construction Cloud), extending the functionality into all leading construction management platforms. Constru also offers support for data sync with MS Project and PowerProject.
Constru's OpenAPI (OAI) is an industry-first for computer vision and AI analytics platforms that will enable additional integrations that can be launched within weeks. "As the global construction industry continues to grow, we see a strong trend of leading companies looking to integrate new technologies into all aspects of their business," said Keren Yaniv, Constru's VP Product. "Our primary focus is solving customer pain points and improving the performance of their projects. Enabling easy access to data and supporting quick integrations will allow our customers to fully leverage the Constru platform."
Constru is building the future of efficiency with an AI-powered construction solution that turns captured imagery into insights for better data-driven decision making. We drive efficiency on projects by providing teams the ability to get first-hand, image-based data, process it for insight, and see it in context mapped to project plans. Enabling owners, developers, and general contractors to consistently finish projects ahead of schedule and under budget, our customers report average reduction in overall projects costs of 2-4%. For more information, visit constru.ai.
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Vuzix to conduct a panel discussion with Ricoh and TeamViewer on May 24
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that the Company and its partner TeamViewer, a leading provider of remote access software, are enabling Ricoh, a global provider of digital services, printing and imaging solutions, to expand its use of Vuzix smart glasses. Vuzix will conduct a panel discussion with Ricoh and TeamViewer on May 24, 2022 at an event in Japan to be held at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu.
When supporting conventional equipment such as copiers, printers, and multifunction printers, Ricoh needed to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction was maintained. Ricoh started employing Vuzix M400™ smart glasses along with TeamViewer software in late 2020 and has scaled its usage in 2021 and 2022. The combined solution made it possible to view the equipment at the service location when needed and issue instructions via augmented reality from the office. By placing a marker on the screen, the location in question could be tracked even if the camera direction was changed. This allowed users to share more precise instructions. The engineers on site, together with the many supporting engineers behind the scenes, could provide precise responses in real time. As a result, Ricoh has reported that its servicing times have been cut by two hours per case.
More recently, Ricoh Japan introduced the use of Vuzix smart glasses in their internship program with the expectation that more students would participate in it because they were interested in using smart glasses. Furthermore, after participating in the internship, the number of students who wanted to join the company increased. Ricoh stated that those who were interested in smart glasses were more likely to be suitable for employment with the firm. As a result, Ricoh now considers them to also be an effective recruiting tool.
"Vuzix smart glasses are multifunctional in terms of how many ways they can offer value to a customer," said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix. "They are lightweight, comfortable and completely wireless, making them ideal for product firms such as Ricoh, which has significant installation and servicing needs around the world. We look forward to working with TeamViewer to help them further expand their usage of our smart glasses going forward."
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 246 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2022 and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix Smart Glasses, ongoing certifications of this use case, our current and future business relationships and opportunities with Ricoh and TeamViewer and its customers and among other things the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can’t enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking the state from enforcing the 2021 law. A trial is scheduled for October before the same judge on whether to permanently block the law.
Arkansas was the first state to enact such a ban, which prohibits doctors from providing gender-confirming hormone treatment, puberty blockers or surgery to anyone under 18 years old, or from referring them to other providers for the treatment. There are no doctors who perform gender-affirming surgery on minors in the state.
“Because the minor’s sex at birth determines whether or not the minor can receive certain types of medical care under the law, Act 626 discriminates on the basis of sex,” the court’s ruling Thursday said.
The American Civil Liberties Union challenged the law on behalf of four transgender youth and their families, as well as two doctors who provide gender-confirming treatments.
“The Eighth Circuit was abundantly clear that the state’s ban on care does not advance any important governmental interest and the state’s defense of the law is lacking in legal or evidentiary support,” Chase Strangio, deputy director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project, said in a statement. “The state has no business categorically singling out this care for prohibition.”
Arkansas argued that the restriction is within the state’s authority to regulate medical practices.
Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge will ask the full 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to review the ruling, said spokeswoman Amanda Priest, adding that Rutledge was “extremely disappointed in today’s dangerously wrong decision by the three-judge panel.”
The 8th Circuit covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The ruling on Arkansas’ law comes after the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ruled last week that gender dysphoria is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Experts and advocates have said that decision could help block conservative political efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care.
Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson vetoed Arkansas’ ban last year, and GOP lawmakers overrode him. Pediatricians, social workers and the parents of transgender youth said the measure would harm a community already at risk for depression and suicide. Hutchinson said the law went too far, especially since it wouldn’t exempt youth already receiving the care.
Multiple medical groups, including the American Medical Association, oppose the ban and have said the care is safe if properly administered. The Justice Department has also opposed the ban as unconstitutional.
An attorney for the ACLU told the appeals panel in June that reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families.
A federal judge in May blocked a similar law in Alabama. A Tennessee ban that was enacted last year on transgender treatments for youth, which is limited to providing gender-confirming hormone treatment to prepubescent minors, remains in effect.
In Texas, child welfare officials have been blocked from investigating three families of transgender youth over gender-confirming care the minors have received. A state judge is considering whether to prevent additional investigations. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-court-arkansas-cant-ban-treatment-of-transgender-kids/ | 2022-08-25T19:48:59Z |
- Alliance will provide opportunity for AbbVie to further expand its diverse eye care portfolio and provide additional treatment options for glaucoma patients
- Collaboration further supports the role of MINIject® in the treatment of glaucoma and accelerates goal to bring MINIject to more patients globally
- Deal terms include a $60M upfront payment to iSTAR Medical
- iSTAR Medical to continue development and commercialization of the MINIject device up to completion of the U.S. PMA study
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. and WAVRE, Belgium, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and iSTAR Medical SA, today announced a strategic transaction to further develop and commercialize iSTAR Medical's MINIject® device, a minimally invasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) device for patients with glaucoma. This complementary alliance will support iSTAR Medical's development and commercial efforts for MINIject®, as well as provide an opportunity to expand AbbVie's eye care business, building on its glaucoma portfolio which includes drops, sustained release implants, and stent offerings.
MINIject® received Conformité Européenne (CE) marking approval to commercialize in European countries in the last quarter of 2021 and launched commercially in select European countries in early 2022. iSTAR Medical is currently enrolling a U.S. Premarket Approval study (STAR-V) to enable commercialization in the U.S.
"As a leading company in eye care with a commitment to a broad and diverse portfolio from the front to the back of the eye, along with our global footprint and infrastructure in glaucoma, we are well-positioned to support bringing this MIGS offering to patients and glaucoma specialists through this strategic alliance," said Michael Robinson, M.D, Vice President, Global Therapeutic Area Head of Eye Care, AbbVie. "This alliance with iSTAR Medical is an important step as we continue to be an innovator in glaucoma by maximizing the value of interventional approaches throughout the treatment paradigm."
"Today's announcement is validation of the transformational role of MINIject in the treatment of glaucoma," said Michel Vanbrabant, Chief Executive Officer, iSTAR Medical. "Our commitment has always been to enable more glaucoma patients globally to be treated effectively in a minimally-invasive manner with our MINIject® MIGS device, and this alliance accelerates that goal, especially in the United States. We will benefit from AbbVie's strong global experience and knowledge base already established in glaucoma, and we are excited to be working with such a world class team."
Under the terms of the agreement, iSTAR Medical will receive a $60M non-dilutive upfront payment and will continue to develop and commercialize MINIject® until completion of the STAR-V clinical study. AbbVie will hold the exclusive right to acquire iSTAR Medical and lead subsequent global development and commercialization of the MINIject device. If AbbVie exercises the right to acquire iSTAR, the stockholders of iSTAR Medical would also be eligible to receive additional contingent payments of up to $475M in a closing payment and upon achievement of certain predetermined milestones.
iSTAR Medical will remain an independent company through the completion of the STAR-V study. This financing will support the continued development and commercialization of MINIject®, including ongoing clinical studies and further enhancements to the technology. SVB Securities LLC acted as financial advisor to iSTAR Medical.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn
About iSTAR Medical
iSTAR Medical is committed to delivering breakthrough eye care solutions. Our most advanced product, MINIject®, is approved in Europe for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma – the leading cause of irreversible blindness – and we are aiming to seek market approval in the US. We believe MINIject®'s distinctive tissue-integrating capabilities unlock a safer, and more effective option for patients. We are building an exceptional team and pipeline of innovative products such as MINIject® to establish new treatment paradigms in eye care conditions with the highest patient needs. For more information, please visit: www.istar-medical.com
About MINIject®
MINIject® is iSTAR Medical's innovative MIGS device for patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. MINIject® combines the distinctive porous structure of its proprietary STAR® material with the power offered by the supraciliary space. As a result, it is designed to enhance natural fluid outflow, reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) and the need for medication, while bio-integrating with surrounding tissue, limiting inflammation, fibrosis and subsequent complications.
About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a progressive disease affecting over 100 million people globally, of which primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form.1,2 IOP reduction, through medication or surgery, helps delay disease progression.3 Medication is generally the first line treatment, but the progressive addition of multiple drops can burden patients with side effects, compliance challenges and costs.1,3 More invasive surgical options can present risks with irreversible complications and often requires long-term patient management.1,3 MIGS is one of the most promising and fastest-growing glaucoma therapies due to the potential for an enhanced safety profile.1
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to realize the expected benefits from AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan plc ("Allergan"), failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, competition from other products, challenges to intellectual property, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry and the impact of public health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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Even if he can get all 50 Democratic senators behind the legislation, he would still need 10 Republicans to join the cause to advance the measure, which seems extremely unlikely.
Republicans widely oppose lifting the gas tax — even some Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have been cool to the idea that former President Barack Obama labeled a "gimmick" in 2008 when he was a candidate. Pelosi has previously argued that oil companies could pocket the savings and not pass it onto the consumers.
In a sign of an uphill climb for Biden, moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, told CNN's Manu Raju Tuesday evening that he's "a little skeptical" of the gas tax holiday that Biden plans to embrace, saying "there's no guarantee" it will reduce gas prices.
And Sen. Tom Carper, a Democrat from Biden's home state of Delaware, said in a tweet he was "glad" Biden was exploring ideas for gas prices, but added it was a " a shortsighted and inefficient way to provide relief."
With Manchin and Carper sounding opposed, Democrats also would fail if they tried to pass such a measure themselves through a procedure called reconciliation, which would only require 50 votes to advance.
Democratic Whip Sen. Duck Durbin of Illinois told CNN Wednesday he's supportive of the proposal, but he warned that the administration and Congress needed to be "honest" about the effects it would actually have in effectively driving down the cost of gas. He also warned it could affect infrastructure funding, which the federal gas tax supports.
Those most likely to rally behind the political ploy are vulnerable Democrats facing reelection this fall who are taking a beating with voters over the inflated gas prices, among other troubling economic news.
Democratic Sens. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire and Mark Kelly of Arizona -- facing heated reelection bids in swing states -- introduced a bill to suspend the federal gas tax back in February, but Senate Democratic leadership hasn't made any moves to advance the measure.
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With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft
By FRED GOODALL
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft. The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s decision to end his brief retirement not only resolved the team’s quarterback situation, but also helped general manager Jason Licht retain most of a solid core of talent around Brady. For the second straight year, the Bucs enter the draft with expectations of bolstering depth rather than addressing pressing needs. Barring a trade, Tampa Bay will have the 27th selection in the first round. Last year’s first-round pick was linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/with-brady-back-buccaneers-look-to-bolster-depth-in-draft/ | 2022-04-23T01:25:17Z |
ProPlanner empowers construction jobsite teams with a modern scheduling and planning platform to improve collaboration between general contractors and trades to keep projects on time and within budget.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProPlanner (formerly Ipsum), a web-based and collaborative construction technology platform, announced today that it has raised $2.7 million in funding led by global software investor Insight Partners. The round included participation from The Haskell Company's venture capital arm Dysruptek, Suffolk Technologies, STO Building Group, Thornton Tomasetti and several construction tech founders including Riggs Kubiak from Honest Buildings and Meirav Oren from Versatile. ProPlanner plans to use the funding to grow its customer base, expand its go-to-market team, and enhance the platform's cutting-edge capabilities.
ProPlanner is a collaborative cloud-based construction scheduling and planning platform utilized by general contractors on hundreds of construction projects in over 10 countries. The platform replaces legacy software tools that are generally not cloud-based nor collaborative, preventing jobsite teams from working together in real-time on one of the most important parts of the project – the schedule. ProPlanner gives general contractors a web-based, easy-to-use platform to empower teams in the field to plan better and keep their projects on time. It seamlessly connects their project schedules with weekly lookaheads and work plans, and seamlessly integrates with other platforms, such as Procore, to enable relevant documents such as RFIs and soon Submittals to stay in sync with the schedule.
"For too long construction teams have struggled to keep projects on time. As we dug into the problem, we learned they were using software that isn't up to date with today's needs and siloes information on desktops, resulting in schedules and lookaheads that are immediately stale and obsolete. From day one we have been focused on bringing a modern, collaborative, and integrated solution to help everyone on a project stay on schedule. This latest investment only accelerates our ability to serve more project teams," said Franco Giaquinto, ProPlanner's CEO.
"ProPlanner has modernized a critical part of the construction process and has already disrupted the construction scheduling market. With a user-friendly platform that integrates key project management tools and supports both pre-construction planning and schedule tracking, ProPlanner already has strong feedback from early adopters," said Nikitas Koutoupes, Managing Director at Insight Partners. "We look forward to partnering with the ProPlanner team as they continue to grow and scale up."
ProPlanner was founded as Ipsum more than five years ago in Latin America with Cemex Ventures as an early investor. Now relaunched as ProPlanner, the company has pivoted to a product with a different approach to address a bigger market. ProPlanner has been partnering with general contractors across the continent and has the potential to be the next standard for scheduling, bringing about the next generation of construction project management.
About ProPlanner
ProPlanner is a modern, web-based and collaborative construction schedule platform that helps general contractors build robust schedules and lookaheads while allowing trade partners to create their weekly and daily activities, manage resources, and improve coordination between stakeholders of a project. Companies like Haskell, Granger Construction, Journey Construction, Novo Construction and Orion Building Corporation are using it on their projects to take their scheduling and planning to the next level.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular cash dividend for the third quarter of 2022 of $0.44 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 31, 2022, to common stockholders of record on September 30, 2022.
MFA Financial, Inc. is a leading specialty finance company that invests in and finances residential mortgage assets. MFA invests, on a leveraged basis, in residential whole loans, residential mortgage-backed securities and other real estate assets. Through its subsidiaries, MFA also originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors. MFA is an internally-managed, publicly-traded real estate investment trust.
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- Extended coverage, including more sophisticated interactive segmentation and 3D object detection
- Project refining function launched that can filter out unnecessary data and resolve bottlenecks
SEONGNAM, South Korea, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Born2Global Centre (Kim Jong-kap, CEO) has announced that AIMMO Co., Ltd. (Oh Seung-taek, CEO), a global leading AI and data company, has updated its Smart Labeling™ and inspection technology so that it automatically labels data for autonomous driving and smart city use.
AIMMO's pioneering Smart Labeling™ and inspection technology reduces the learning data generation process. The technology comprises a Custom Model, which applies auto-labeling using existing data from a client's project, and a Preset Model, in which machine learning is completed in advance using datasets collected by AIMMO. AIMMO is the first globally to develop these models and has been servicing them since the second half of last year.
With this update, AIMMO has greatly expanded its smart labeling support. Now AIMMO can cover 2D Object Detection, Semantic Segmentation (able to recognize a collection of pixels), Instance Segmentation (able to recognize a segmented area for each detected object), and Interactive Segmentation (automatically segmenting data with just a few clicks). These developments represent a significant strengthening and expansion of AIMMO's capabilities.
A noticeable update is 3D Object Detection, which supports LiDAR sensor data—an essential element in autonomous driving and smart city applications. AIMMO's sophisticated technology is capable of smart labeling while recognizing the side, back, and front of data to be collected.
Along with an update to Smart Labeling, the company has launched a new curation function able to refine projects. This function does not immediately label all the collected data, but allows it to be labeled for sorting. This enables AIMMO to develop an autonomous driving model by sorting out only the necessary data as it is collected from a vehicle equipped with LiDAR and camera sensors. This greatly improves the efficiency of labeling operations.
AIMMO anticipates more accurate and cost-effective project operation as the updated function will eliminate data bottlenecks by cutting out the time wasted on managing unnecessary data and reducing the human resources and expenses involved in data labeling.
Doyle Chung, Head of Global Sales at AIMMO said, "With this update to AIMMO's Smart Labeling™ and inspection technology, we can now provide a wider range of state-of-the-art services. Soon we will launch an additional smart labeling function with the SaaS type and data cloud linked. "Through steady R&D and AIMMO's expertise, we will build a systematic service able to respond quickly to the variety of needs in autonomous driving and smart cities."
About AIMMO
AIMMO is re-defining how AI can be used and applied to power smart automation. At the heart of AIMMO's smart automation solution is its proprietary AI-driven approach to the acquisition, curation, labeling, and augmentation of structured, highly accurate training data that is delivered even faster to end users through AIMMO's automated data operations process.
With its transformative supply and licensing models, AIMMO is leading the global enablement of new smart applications to realize automation efficiency in a wide range of fields from autonomous vehicles to smart cities, industry 4.0, robotics and security services.
For more information, please visit en.aimmo.ai
About Born2Global Centre
The Born2Global Centre, operated by Born2Global, is a full-cycle service platform that supports the global expansion of promising companies. Established in 2013 under the Ministry of Science and ICT, Born2Global has been setting the standards for a successful startup ecosystem in Korea and continues to expand and transform startups so that they are engaged, well equipped, and connected with the global market.
For more information, please visit born2global.com
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Canton police investigate fatal shooting on Fourth Street NW
CANTON – Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 1800 block of Fourth Street NW.
Police Chief John Gabbard said the shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m. Thursday.
Officers found Craig L. Blackshear, 45, of Canton, lying on a front porch, unresponsive with gunshot wounds to his body and legs.
Blackshear was transported to Aultman Hospital by Canton paramedics, where he was pronounced dead just before 11 p.m., according to police.
Anyone with any information in regards to this incident is asked to contact the Canton Police Detective Bureau, at (330) 489-3144. Anonymous tips can also be sent through Tip411 or the Stark County Crime Stoppers. Sign up for Tip411 at www.cantonohio.gov/police
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP).
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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.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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.
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Eleven historic sites facing insensitive development or neglect were named to this year's list
RICHMOND, Va., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each May — National Historic Preservation Month— since 2005, Preservation Virginia has released a list of historic places across the Commonwealth that face imminent or sustained threats to encourage individuals, organizations, and local and state government to advocate for and find solutions for their preservation.
"This year's list reflects the resilience of the Commonwealth's many historic places that have persisted for generations in support of their communities," said Preservation Virginia CEO Elizabeth S. Kostelny. "The dedication of organizations, local governments, and individuals currently working to preserve these places reflects the very nature of the historic preservation movement- the ability to adapt to challenges and retain relevance in an ever-changing world."
The Virginia's Most Endangered Historic Places program has a track record of success. This past year, previously listed sites including Rassawek, historic capital of the Monacan Indian Nation, River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, and the Warm Springs Bathhouses, the oldest spa site in the United States, were saved from insensitive development and neglect. Since the program began, more than 50% of sites listed have been saved, 10% were lost, and the remaining 40% are still being monitored.
Threats to historic sites in Virginia persist. Partnerships are needed on local, state, and federal levels to find adaptive, collaborative solutions for preserving places for the benefit of Virginia communities.
Virginia's Most Endangered Historic Places for 2022 includes, in no particular order:
William Fox Elementary School, Richmond
A three-alarm fire caused significant damage to this beloved 110- year-old public school in Richmond. The Richmond School Board has pledged to renovate the school rather than demolish and rebuild it, and the community has rallied to maintain the public's support for its full renovation.
Slave Dwellings: Ivy Cliff Slave Dwelling, Bedford County, and Parker Sydnor Cabin, Mecklenburg County
Extant dwellings of enslaved people are rare. Time, weather, and deferred maintenance make these structures especially vulnerable. The owners of many of these buildings, such as at Ivy Cliff, need resources and support to preserve these important structures. The Parker Sydnor Cabin was home to a literate tombstone and headstone carver born into slavery. While a local preservation organization currently owns the cabin, it remains in considerable need of support and preservation.
Preston-Crockett House, Smyth County
Built on the "Wilderness Road" in the 1840s, the Preston-Crockett House is facing possible demolition for a planned truck stop. Its high visibility on Interstate 81 could make it a regional tourism destination and its preservation could add value to any new developments in the area.
Battlefields Threatened by Data Centers: Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, and Brandy Station Battlefield, Culpeper
Local county governments passed separate rezoning actions to allow for construction of mega data center complexes, which would irreparably alter the adjacent historic landscapes associated with these battlefields, local farmland, and the areas' rural character. Locating data centers within technology corridors and away from culturally sensitive areas would convey how local governments value and support the preservation of their irreplaceable historic resources.
Dunnington Mansion, Farmville
Completed in the late 19th century, this Romanesque Revival style mansion with ornate woodwork has sat vacant for over twenty years and is in need of new owners with resources to preserve the mansion and its associated history.
Grand Order of Odd Fellows Lodge/African American School, Northumberland County
While the original uses and history are currently unclear, this two-story, framed building served as Tranquility Lodge No. 4218 for the African American Grand Order of the Odd Fellows in Reedville. Research on the building's ownership and its history, including possible ties to the African American Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay, are underway, but the building is currently in desperate need of stabilization, repairs, and preservation.
Green Valley Pharmacy, Arlington
Green Valley Pharmacy was the longest-operating African American pharmacy in Arlington, and likely the first African American-owned pharmacy in the area. The pharmacy has been challenged with redevelopment modifications to portions of the building that could not meet standards of today. Maintaining the building's historic fabric and its links to the pharmacy's important role in the community continues to be crucial.
Havelock School, Warsaw
The Havelock School is a two-room schoolhouse established for the education of African American children in Richmond County. The building has stood unused for many years, and in order to preserve its legacy, immediate repairs are needed.
Saint Paul's Chapel Rosenwald School, Brunswick County
Saint Paul's Chapel School is a one-teacher Rosenwald School built in 1920 for African American students in Brunswick County. The building has stood unused for years and its ownership remains unclear. In order to preserve its history and the history of the surrounding community, immediate repairs are needed.
About Preservation Virginia
Preservation Virginia is a private, nonprofit organization seeking to inspire and engage the public in fostering, supporting, and sustaining Virginia's historic places through leadership in advocacy, education, revitalization, and stewardship.
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It’s been the stuff of rumors for years, but Audi on Friday finally confirmed its intention to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship starting from 2026.
Audi won’t go it alone. Instead it will partner with an existing team whose identity will be revealed later this year. It is expected to be Sauber, which currently competes in F1 as Alfa Romeo.
Audi will supply the power unit, development of which will be handled at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany. Overseeing the development will be Adam Baker, who has served as an FIA safety director in recent years and previously worked with Cosworth when it produced F1 power units, as well as with Sauber when it competed in F1 with BMW.
Baker will report to Rolf Michl, Audi Sport’s current chief operating officer of racing. Michl will take over the lead role at Audi Sport from current chief Julius Seebach on Sept. 1.
Audi’s entry in F1, together with a likely entry by fellow Volkswagen Group brand Porsche, hinged on new power unit rules scheduled to be introduced in 2026 adopting a focus on sustainability and cost efficiency. Those rules were finalized earlier in August and will see F1 move to 100% sustainable fuel.
Crucially for both automakers’ electric future, the new power unit rules call for an increase in electrical power to 469 hp from the 160 hp of today’s hybrid power unit. The new power unit will also use a turbo 1.6-liter V-6 in a hybrid configuration, the same internal-combustion engine format used today, but while peak output of the system will match the 1,000-plus-hp of today, overall fuel usage during a race should drop from about 220 lb to 154 lb.
Porsche is yet to announce its F1 plans, but the automaker is rumored to be planning a partnership with Red Bull Racing as the team’s power unit supplier. The rumors also point to Porsche buying a 50% stake in the leading team.
Audi also confirmed on Friday it is discontinuing its previous plan to return to top-level endurance racing in 2023 with an LMDh race car, in order to focus its resources on the F1 effort.
While Audi hasn’t competed in F1 before, it does have a history of Grand Prix racing, having dominated on racetracks together with Mercedes-Benz during the 1930s, when it was known as Auto Union. Porsche does have a history in F1, having competed as a constructor in the 1950s and ’60s and then briefly as a power unit supplier in the 1980s and early ’90s.
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- Acura’s ARX-06: LA-designed hybrid racer to attack IMSA’s new GTP class in 2023 | https://cw33.com/automotive/internet-brands/audi-to-enter-f1-in-2026/ | 2022-08-27T11:11:55Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AVCT, NLY, PLUG, NBEV, and GSAT.
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SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs (the "Company" or "Regulus"), today announced that Jay Hagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Regulus, will present at the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference. An on-demand webcast presentation will be available on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. ET.
The on-demand webcast will be available under "Events and Presentations" through the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.regulusrx.com and will be archived for 90 days following the presentation date.
About Regulus
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus has leveraged its oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise to develop a pipeline complemented by a rich intellectual property estate in the microRNA field. Regulus maintains its corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.
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Statements contained in this presentation regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with the Company's employees and their potential impact on our research and development programs. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "goal," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Regulus' current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of discovering, developing and commercializing drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics and in the endeavor of building a business around such drugs, and the risk additional toxicology data may be negative. In addition, while Regulus expects the COVID-19 pandemic to adversely affect its business operations and financial results, the extent of the impact on Regulus' ability to achieve its preclinical and clinical development objectives and the value of and market for its common stock, will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time, such as the ultimate duration of the pandemic, travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing and business closure requirements in the U.S. and in other countries, and the effectiveness of actions taken globally to contain and treat the disease. These and other risks are described in additional detail in Regulus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the "Risk Factors" heading of Regulus most recently quarterly report on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Regulus undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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The NFL is making its move into offering its own media streaming platform.
The league announced that “NFL+” launched on Monday. Owners were briefed about it during the league meetings in May, while Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s chief media and business officer, confirmed in a column for “Sports Illustrated” last week that it would be starting this season.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a phone interview with The Associated Press that the direct-to-consumer offering gives the league the ability to understand what fans and non-fans are seeking in terms of content and customize it for them.
“We think this is a major step forward. It will evolve, build and get better as more and more content becomes available on this platform. The work that we’ve done either with other offerings or research has helped us sort of frame this in a way that we think would be very attractive and engage our fans.”
The launch of “NFL+” comes as 15 games on Thursday night will be carried exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The “Sunday Ticket” package of out-of-market Sunday games currently will expire at the end of this season. Amazon, Apple and Google have emerged as the frontrunners to take over the rights that DirecTV has held since 1994.
“NFL+” will allow fans to view out-of-market preseason games on all devices; local and national regular-season and postseason games on mobile devices; team and national radio feeds, NFL Network shows on-demand along with the NFL Films archive. It could also include content produced by teams. It will be able to be accessed through the NFL app and website.
It is an upgrade of the “Game Pass” service that has been available to fans in the United States since 2015. The league began offering a package in which fans could watch replays of games online — appropriately called “Game Rewind” — in 2009. It started to gain favor among fans and analysts in 2012 when it added coaches film, including two angles where all 22 players on the field could be viewed.
The league has also offered out-of-market preseason games either through a separate package or “Game Pass” in previous seasons.
The key to the package is the live regular-season and playoff games. The league regained the mobile rights after its contracts with mobile carriers expired at the end of last season.
“NFL+” will be available for $4.99/month or $39.99/year. A premium package — which includes full and condensed game replays as well as the coaches film — is $9.99/month or $79.99/year. The “Game Pass” package was previously available for $100/year. “NFL+” will part of fans who purchase season tickets for their teams.
“We’ve had our toe in the water with ‘Game Pass,’ but this is our next step forward,” said Hans Schroeder, the executive vice president of NFL Media. “We think this will be attractive for fans and sort of bring down the price point for fans on a monthly basis. There is an eye on future content down the road. We’re excited to see where this can go this year and beyond.”
Goodell said recently the league is hoping to make a decision about “Sunday Ticket” and possibly selling an equity stake in NFL Media properties by the end of the year. | https://cw33.com/news/nfl-debuts-nfl-streaming-service/ | 2022-07-25T15:00:58Z |
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "The idea originated when I needed to swap out a different wall outlet adaptor and thought there has to be an easier way to plug in cords to the wall," said the inventor of POWER ME UP, from Portage, IN. "This invention is an AC power outlet extension having a rigid and elongated main body with a 3-prong and grounded male connector at the base and at least one duplex and grounded female AC outlet at the top."
The invention would enhance ease, installation and use to reposition an AC power outlet in a higher position to allow user access without bending down or crawling under a desk, etc. It would also elevate an outlet height for convenient access. Additionally, the invention could be made in various lengths and colors to meet the power outlet positioning needs of the user.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLR-144, 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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Jason Bottiglieri held senior leadership roles within the cardiovascular device market including Invatec (acquired by Medtronic), Spectranetics (acquired by Philips) and Cordis, a Johnson & Johnson company. He also served as President and CEO of Infraredx (acquired by Nipro Corporation) and InnovHeart Srl
TEL AVIV, Israel and ZURICH, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHL Telemedicine Ltd. (SIX Swiss Exchange: SHLTN) ("SHL"), a leading provider and developer of advanced personal telemedicine solutions, announced that Mr. Jason Bottiglieri was nominated as General Manager of SHL Telemedicine USA, Inc., its wholly owned US subsidiary.
Jason Bottiglieri has over 25 years of commercial and executive-level management experience within the cardiovascular device field. He has extensive experience establishing and leading sales, marketing and operations teams, successfully commercializing innovative technologies in the global market. In his most recent position, Mr. Bottiglieri held the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Elucid Bioimaging, a developer of a non-invasive artificial intelligence medical software used for cardiovascular disease diagnosis. Prior to that he served as President and CEO of InnovHeart S.r.L., a developer of transcatheter mitral valve replacement systems, and as President and CEO of Infraredx, a developer of intravascular imaging systems, acquired in 2015 by Nipro Corporation of Japan.
Jason Bottiglieri commented, "I am honored to join SHL Telemedicine to lead the SHL US business unit during this exciting period of growth. The achievements and strategic collaborations that SHL has established in a very short time form a strong foundation for the significant potential of the SmartHeart™ technology. Together with the dedicated and talented SHL US team, we will continue the work to realize the potential for SHL and establish SmartHeart™ as a household name."
Erez Nachtomy, CEO of SHL Telemedicine added, „We are pleased that Jason is joining the SHL leadership team. Jason brings with him impressive knowledge and experience in executive-level positions in the medical device field. SHL is accelerating its activity in the US and we are confident that under Jason's leadership we will significantly expand the use of our SmartHeart™ ECG technology in the US."
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Fabienne Farner, IRF, Phone: +41 43 244 81 42 farner@irf-reputation.ch
About SHL Telemedicine
SHL Telemedicine is engaged in developing and marketing personal telemedicine systems and the provision of medical call center services, with a focus on cardiovascular and related diseases, to end users and to the healthcare community. SHL Telemedicine offers its services and personal telemedicine devices to subscribers utilizing telephonic and Internet communication technology. SHL is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SHLTN, ISIN: IL0010855885, Security No.: 1128957). For more information, please visit our web site at www.shl-telemedicine.com.
Some of the information contained in this press release contains forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. SHL Telemedicine undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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Pfizer issues another recall of blood pressure medication over carcinogen levels
(Gray News) – Pfizer is voluntarily recalling several batches of another blood pressure medication due to high levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.
Five lots of Accupril (Quinapril HCl) tablets are being voluntarily recalled after testing showed elevated levels of nitrosamine, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Nitrosamine is common in water and food like cured and grilled meats, dairy and vegetables, but it could increase the risk of cancer if you’re exposed to too much for too long.
Though there haven’t been reports of anything happening to people who’ve taken this medication, Pfizer is recalling it just in case.
The drugs were distributed nationwide to wholesalers and distributors in the United States and Puerto Rico from December 2019 to April 2022.
Patients who are taking this product should consult with their healthcare provider or pharmacy to determine if they have the affected product.
Patients with the affected product should contact Sedgwick at 888-345-0481 for instructions on how to return their product and obtain reimbursement for their cost.
This is the second voluntary recall of blood pressure medication issued by Pfizer in a little over a month.
The drug company issued a voluntary recall of Accuretic in March, also because of elevated levels of nitrosamines.
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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During a year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
In June of 2022, Vantagepoint AI was called on by the Sunrise Center of Pasco County to provide much needed support for those affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse.
When Vantagepoint AI received the request, it was clear that a contribution of important living supplies would have a positive and immediate impact for the Sunrise Center.
Close to 2,000 items ranging from backpacks, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, child car seats, baby supplies, diapers, cleaning supplies and food were gifted.
"I want to thank everybody on the VantagePoint team for having such a big heart and such compassion! Our company mission is empowering traders daily, but I love how it's morphing into 'empowering people,' because that's what we do," said Lane Mendelsohn, President.
Vantagepoint AI's products, services, and corporate culture along with its dedication to corporate philanthropy have brought international attention to this small, family-owned business in the Tampa Bay region.
"This year, the need so was so much greater in our community as we still are experiencing the ripples of the pandemic. It was such a joy for the entire organization to be able to step up, collect the supplies, and transport them to an organization that is helping people every day," Mendelsohn said.
Vantagepoint AI proudly and continuously donates a percentage of sales to benefit local community organizations, hospitals, and non-profits to help people who need it most (over $754,771.63 to date).
Vantagepoint AI's software forecasts Stocks, Futures, Forex, Cryptocurrencies, and ETFs using patented Neural Network processes. The company is actively committed to giving back in the Tampa Bay community including regularly donating a portion of revenue to Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Children's Cancer Center.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Riskified Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD) if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). Shareholders have until July 1, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/rskd-ipo/https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-hmlp/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
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Commission unveils proposals to rename bases named after Confederate leaders
By Oren Liebermann, Barbara Starr and Ellie Kaufman, CNN
The congressional naming commission which was set up to remove Confederate names from military bases has unveiled proposals to rename nine bases.
The proposed names include women, African-American and Latino service members.
The Naming Commission suggested changing the name of Fort A.P. Hill, named after a Confederate general, to Fort Walker. Dr. Mary Walker was the Army’s first female surgeon and was ultimately awarded the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War.
Fort Polk in Louisiana, also named after a Confederate general, could become Fort Johnson in honor of Sgt. William Henry Johnson. The African-American soldier is considered one of the first heroes of World War I after he fought off about two dozen Germans alone, killing at least four.
Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world, could be named Fort Liberty, according to the commission’s recommendations, the only one of the facilities named after an American value instead of an individual or group of people.
The naming commission solicited suggestions for possible new names to the US Army bases through a public website. They received more than 34,000 submissions for possible names to rename the bases, Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule, US Army, Retired, Vice Chair of the Naming Commission said during a roundtable on Tuesday.
From the 34,000 suggestions, the commission narrowed the list to 3,670 names as possible contenders, then down to 87, and finally to the list of recommendations they released today.
“Every name either originated from or resonated with the local communities. The feedback we received assisted us in narrowing the options and proved vital in helping us reach our final recommendations,” Seidule said.
This story is breaking and will be updated.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions couldn’t quibble with much Saturday.
David Blough started fast and Tim Boyle finished strong as the backup quarterback competition continued. Detroit had 174 yards rushing and allowed 30. Even the defense delivered.
It was the ending everyone wanted to cap a busy, challenging week in Indianapolis.
Four days after coach Dan Campbell brought his team to Indy for two joint practices, Godwin Igwebuike scored on a 2-yard, tiebreaking run with 4:03 to play and the Lions defense stopped a 2-point conversion attempt with 38 seconds left to preserve a 27-26 preseason victory over the Colts.
“When you earn a win, it feels good. And when we needed a play, we really complemented each other,” Campbell said. “I thought we got better today. This was a good week for us.”
Igwebuike had a solid game, carrying seven times for 32 yards, including his strong final run.
But Blough wanted to show everyone he could rebound from last week’s late turnover, which turned an almost sure win into another frustrating defeat. And with Campbell and Colts coach Frank Reich holding out most of their starters, Blough took advantage of a rare chance to start.
He led the Lions to field goals on their first two possessions and recovered from a batted ball that was intercepted with a 5-yard TD pass as time expired in the first half to make it 13-13. Blough finished 16 of 22 with 76 yards while rushing three times for 18 yards.
Boyle took over in the second half and led the Lions to two touchdowns. The first came on their opening series of the third quarter when he connected with Tom Kennedy on a 10-yard TD pass to make it 20-13. Boyle was 12 of 15 with 99 yards.
“I thought they both did a great job — David driving us down the field at the end of the half and coming away with that touchdown was big,” Campbell said without declaring a winner. “I thought Tim Boyle had a good half, too. He moved the ball and when he was called upon, he stepped up and made some plays.”
Indy quarterback Sam Ehlinger answered with a 50-yard pass to a wide-open Dezmon Patmon, who stumbled to the ground, rolled over backward and stretched the ball across to tie the score again.
Ehlinger also threw a 15-yard TD pass to Michael Strachan in the first half as Indy’s young, unproven receiving group took a significant step forward from a week ago.
“It seems like he’s gone from zero to 60 in a second,” Reich said of Strachan, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list this week. “There was a a couple weeks back, I wasn’t even sure if he was going to practice until the season opener and then all of a sudden he made a speedy recovery and the next thing you know, he’s out there catching a big-time touchdown.”
Midway through the fourth quarter, though, the game looked as if it could be this year’s first tie — until Igwebuike’s powerful final run.
And then it nearly happened again when Jack Coan, an undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame, found Samson Nacua for a 26-yard score with 38 seconds left. But Reich called timeout, decided to play for the win and when Coan couldn’t connect with Nacua again, Detroit sealed it by recovering an onside kick.
“Where we’ve been and where we’re coming from (winning) has to be part of our DNA,” Campbell said. “We’re moving in the right direction.”
STAT PACK
Lions: Kennedy had five receptions for 24 yards and the two scores. … Craig Reynolds started at running back and had seven carries for 37 yards including back-to-back 11-yard runs in the first half. … Maurice Alexander had successive kickoff returns of 61 and 45 yards.
Colts: Nick Foles started in place of Matt Ryan and was 5 of 6 with 56 yards in one quarter. … Patmon had five receptions for 103 yards. … Strachan had three catches for 45 yards. … Indy allowed 99 yards rushing in the first half.
INJURY REPORT
Lions: Devin Funchess did not play after suffering a stinger in his right shoulder during practice this week and defensive lineman Eric Banks limped off the field with what appeared to be a right leg injury.
Colts: Linebacker Brandon King left the game in the first half with a hamstring injury and did not return. Defensive end Kameron Cline left late with a concussion.
UP NEXT
Lions: Close out the preseason Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh.
Colts: Host Tampa Bay in next Saturday’s preseason finale.
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D93 seeks ideas for elementary student growth
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - Bonneville School District 93 reports it continues to grow at a rapid pace and wants to hear your ideas to address this growth.
The district recently changed boundaries for elementary schools and is relocating classroom trailers from the high schools to address the most overcrowded elementary schools.
With these changes and with the addition of all-day kindergarten next year, the district says there will be an average of one available classroom at each elementary school.
During the past 10 years, D93 has seen an average increase of 100 new elementary students each year.
The district wants to hear from employees, families and community members on what ideas they have to address this growth.
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The United States is responding to a request for the release of monkeypox vaccine from the nation's Strategic National Stockpile as a global outbreak of cases is under investigation.
There is one confirmed case of monkeypox and four suspected cases in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
"I can report that there has been a request for release of the Jynneos vaccine from the National Stockpile for some of the high-risk contacts of some of the early patients, so that is actively happening right now," Dr. Jennifer McQuiston, deputy director of the Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology within the CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, said Monday.
McQuiston said the United States has a "good stock" of vaccine because it has been preparing for the possibility of needing to use doses for smallpox.
In the United States, the two-dose Jynneos vaccine is licensed to prevent smallpox and specifically to prevent monkeypox.
"Right now, we have over 1,000 doses of that available, and we expect that level to ramp up very quickly in the coming weeks as the company provides more doses to us," McQuiston said.
There is another smallpox vaccine licensed in the United States, ACAM2000, that could be used to prevent monkeypox, she said, and the country has more than 100 million doses.
"ACAM2000 is an older-generation smallpox vaccine that has some potential significant side effects with it. So a decision to use that widely would have to have some serious discussion behind it," McQuiston said.
Overall, "we are hoping to maximize vaccine distribution to those that we know would benefit from it," she said. "Those are people who've had contact with a known monkeypox patients, health care workers, very close personal contact, and those in particular who might be at high risk for severe disease."
The confirmed US monkeypox case is in a man in Massachusetts, and the four cases of orthopox are in men in New York, Florida and Utah, the CDC says. Orthopox refers to pox viruses in general.
McQuiston said health care providers should assume that these orthopox cases are monkeypox.
"It is likely that there are going to be additional cases reported in the United States," she said.
McQuiston said the CDC expects to receive samples from the four suspected cases "today or tomorrow" for further analysis. Labs within the CDC's Laboratory Response Network can test for an orthopox virus, and then confirmation of monkeypox specifically is done at the agency through PCR tests, which take "a couple of hours" to run, she said.
"From the time that CDC gets a specimen, we could do our monkeypox confirmatory PCR tests likely the same day. We've been seeing turnaround of a couple of days really, from the time a suspect patient might come to a doctor's attention to they can get that initial state LRN laboratory results," McQuiston said.
CDC sequencing of the sample from the confirmed case in Massachusetts went "really quickly," and within 48 hours, researchers were able to see that it closely matched that of a case in Portugal.
"This process previously took up to two weeks, but we were able to get it posted within two days because we feel like this kind of public sharing of early sequence data is going to be important for all countries to do so that we can all better understand how the virus is spreading across the globe," McQuiston said.
Monkeypox is not spread through sex itself but can be spread through contact during sex, said Dr. John Brooks, the CDC's chief medical officer of HIV prevention.
"Monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted infection in the typical sense, but it can be transmitted during sexual and intimate content, as well as with personal contact and shared bedding and clothing," Brooks said Monday. Many of those affected in the latest outbreak of the virus are gay and bisexual men, he said.
Brooks said the rash is "showing up in different parts of the body than we typically expect to see it," including the genital and perianal area.
"In some cases, it has produced anal or genital lesions that look like other diseases like herpes, chickenpox or syphilis. So anyone with a rash or lesion around or involving their genitals, their anus or any other place that they have not seen it before, get fully evaluated, both for that rash but particularly for sexually transmitted infection and other illnesses that can cause rash," he said.
"What we're trying to do by bringing attention to the fact that some of these cases have had a genital and perianal presentation is just to remind people that people may come in for an evaluation of what they think is an STD, but we'd like the provider to think 'could it be monkeypox as well?' if the circumstances fit the story."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury on Monday convicted a former Virginia police officer of storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
Jurors convicted former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson of all six counts he faced stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, including charges that he interfered with police officers at the Capitol and that he entered a restricted area with a dangerous weapon, a large wooden stick.
His sentencing hearing wasn’t immediately scheduled.
Robertson’s jury trial was the second among hundreds of Capitol riot cases. The first ended last month with jurors convicting a Texas man, Guy Reffitt, of all five counts in his indictment.
Robertson didn’t testify at his trial, which started last Tuesday. A key witness for prosecutors in his case was Jacob Fracker, who also served on the Rocky Mount police force and viewed Robertson as a mentor and father figure.
Fracker was scheduled to be tried alongside Robertson before he pleaded guilty last month to a conspiracy charge and agreed to cooperate with authorities. Fracker testified Thursday that he had hoped the mob that attacked the Capitol could overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Robertson was charged with six counts: obstruction of Congress, interfering with officers during a civil disorder, entering a restricted area while carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted area while carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly or disruptive conduct inside the Capitol building, and obstruction. The last charge stems from his alleged post-riot destruction of cellphones belonging to him and Fracker.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury is set to resume deliberating on Monday in the trial of a former Virginia police officer charged with storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer.
The 12 jurors deliberated for more than four hours on Friday without reaching a verdict in the case against former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson, who is charged with obstructing Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
Robertson’s jury trial was the second among hundreds of Capitol riot cases. The first ended last month with jurors convicting a Texas man, Guy Reffitt, of all five counts in his indictment.
Robertson didn’t testify at his trial, which started last Tuesday. A key witness for prosecutors in his case was Jacob Fracker, who also served on the Rocky Mount police force and viewed Robertson as a mentor and father figure.
Fracker was scheduled to be tried alongside Robertson before he pleaded guilty last month to a conspiracy charge and agreed to cooperate with authorities. Fracker testified last Thursday that he had hoped the mob that attacked the Capitol could overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Robertson is charged with six counts: obstruction of Congress, interfering with officers during a civil disorder, entering a restricted area while carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted area while carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly or disruptive conduct inside the Capitol building, and obstruction. The last charge stems from his alleged post-riot destruction of cellphones belonging to him and Fracker.
The town fired Robertson and Fracker after the riot. Robertson has been jailed since Cooper ruled in July that he violated the terms of his pretrial release by possessing firearms.
More than 770 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the riot. Over 250 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors.
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 6, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, International Business Machines Corporation issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Strategic Imperatives Revenue and growth, CAMSS and CAMSS Components' revenue and growth, and the Company's Segments' revenue and growth were artificially inflated as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives Revenue; (ii) the Company's present success and positive future growth prospects concerning its Strategic Imperative business strategy were being fueled by the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperative Revenue and, as a result (iii) the Company misled the market by portraying the Company's Strategic Imperative's financial performance and future prospects more favorable than they actually were as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Infielder Jed Lowrie and relievers A.J. Puk and Lou Trivino were among six players added to the COVID-19 injured list by the Oakand Athletics before their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Reliever Kirby Snead, infielder Chad Pinder and catcher Austin Allen also were put on the COVID-19 IL and joined outfielder Scott Piscotty, placed on the list on Friday.
“We definitely have been faced with some challenges.” A’s rookie manager Mark Kotsay said. “I think the way you handle those challenges enables you to get through them quicker, take it on and move forward. The game of baseball, any sport really, is a reflection of life. And so my message is always: stay positive, optimism wins.”
Pitcher Sam Selman and infielders Nick Allen and Christian Lopes were added to the A’s active roster as substitute players.
Oakland went 5-5 on its opening trip.
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LONDON, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ElfBar has hopped onboard London Buses for the first time to embark on a month-long tour to showcase Mate 500 Pod Kit (Mate 500) to Londoners, as part of its ad campaign to bring ElfBar products closer to the UK customers. From May 9th through June 19th, the rechargeable vape kit is featured on 300 iconic scarlet double-deckers crisscrossing Central London, as well as 147 out-of-door electronic billboards dotted around the city to introduce ElfBar eco-friendly and cost-effective vaping solutions to the local users.
Mate 500 is incredibly durable ensures all-day use and compatible with ElfBar Mate P1 Pre-filled Pods that offer a wide range of delicious flavours to give users a smooth and satisfying vaping experience. Sporting an aircraft-grade aluminium body with matte finishes and premium metallic texture, it is extremely lightweight and easy to use, with no extra steps needed to set up the device.
"Supported by the sound policy environment, the UK has seen the growing acceptance of vaping devices as the tools to promote a smoke-free society. All these factors have not only strengthened the professionalism and the sense of responsibility of the industry players, but also made the UK one of our top markets," said Daisy Luo, UK Country Lead for ElfBar.
"Since ElfBar introduced the first product to the UK, we are overwhelmed with the positive response from British consumers, so we hope to take this opportunity to strengthen our connection with the local users and retailers alike who have given us so much support throughout the journey. In response to the mounting environmental concerns, the launch of ElfBar Mate 500 Pod Kit is our latest endeavour to reduce the company's carbon and waste footprint, helping us advance our ESG pledges as we continue to build a portfolio of environmentally friendly products ," Daisy added.
"The introduction of ElfBar Mate 500 only marks a small step in our marathon. Another popular product, ElfBar ELFA Pod Vape Kit, is expected to follow in its footstep to meet global customers soon. Driven by our brand value, we will continue to upgrade our product features and roll out more high-quality models based on the feedback from users," said Daisy.
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SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs (the "Company" or "Regulus"), today announced the dosing of the first healthy volunteer in the Phase 1 SAD study of RGSL8429 for the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD).
"The initiation of the clinical trial of RGLS8429 with the dosing of the first subject marks another important milestone for our program targeting the treatment of ADPKD" said Jay Hagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Regulus Therapeutics. "There is a significant unmet need for patients with this disease and we look forward to the continued advancement of this trial."
The Company is conducting a Phase 1 SAD study in healthy volunteers to assess safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of RGLS8429. Following the SAD study, the Company plans to initiate a Phase 1b multiple ascending dose (MAD) study to assess safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of RGLS8429 in adult patients with ADPKD, and to evaluate the efficacy of RGLS8429 treatment across three different dose levels including changes in polycystins, cystic kidney volume (htTKV), and overall kidney function.
About ADPKD
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), caused by mutations in the PKD1 or PKD2 genes, is among the most common human monogenic disorders and a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. The disease is characterized by the development of multiple fluid filled cysts primarily in the kidneys, and to a lesser extent in the liver and other organs. Excessive kidney cyst cell proliferation, a central pathological feature, ultimately leads to end-stage renal disease in approximately 50% of ADPKD patients by age 60. Approximately 160,000 individuals are diagnosed with the disease in the United States alone, with an estimated global prevalence of 4 to 7 million.
About RGLS8429
RGLS8429 is a novel, next generation oligonucleotide for the treatment of ADPKD designed to inhibit miR-17 and to preferentially target the kidney. Administration of RGLS8429 has shown robust data in preclinical models, where clear improvements in kidney function, size, and other measures of disease severity have been demonstrated along with a superior pharmacologic profile in preclinical studies compared to Regulus' first-generation compound.
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus has leveraged its oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise to develop a pipeline complemented by a rich intellectual property estate in the microRNA field. Regulus maintains its corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.
Statements contained in this presentation regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with the Company's clinical trials involving RGLS8429 for the treatment of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, including the planned initiation of clinical trials involving ADPKD patients and potential outcome of such clinical studies. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "goal," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Regulus' current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of discovering, developing and commercializing drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics and in the endeavor of building a business around such drugs, and the risk additional toxicology data may be negative. In addition, while Regulus expects the COVID-19 pandemic to adversely affect its business operations and financial results, the extent of the impact on Regulus' ability to achieve its preclinical and clinical development objectives and the value of and market for its common stock, will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time, such as the ultimate duration of the pandemic, travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing and business closure requirements in the U.S. and in other countries, and the effectiveness of actions taken globally to contain and treat the disease. These and other risks are described in additional detail in Regulus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the "Risk Factors" heading of Regulus most recently quarterly report on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Regulus undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WebSafety, Inc. (www.websafety.com) (OTCMarkets: WBSI) today announced that it signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Metalanguage Corp.
Metalanguage Corp. is the creator of exciting AI based technology that is entering high growth vertical markets.
According to Rowland Day, CEO of WebSafety: "We are excited to announce this proposed acquisition. There are many vertical markets we intend to enter during the remainder of this year."
Mr. Day will release additional information during the coming weeks as they complete the acquisition.
About WebSafety
WebSafety is a software company that has created mobile apps for the Android and iOS mobile operating systems. The WebSafety app allows parents to monitor questionable and potentially harmful content or a direct predatory exchange that occurs on their child's mobile device. The WebSafety app monitors downloaded apps, websites visited, social media, GPS tracking, allows curfew blocking, and provides real time notifications to the parent. The parent uses a real time dashboard on their desktop, laptop or mobile device to stay informed of their child's activities.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Americans have bet more than $125 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the four years since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for all 50 states to offer it.
On Saturday’s anniversary of the decision in a case brought by New Jersey, two-thirds of the states in the country have legalized sports betting.
In just four years, the industry has worked itself into the daily lives of millions of Americans — from those who plunk down money hoping for a certain outcome to those who watch TV broadcasts with odds calculations to those struggling with gambling problems.
You don’t have to be a gambler — or even a sports fan — to be affected: The industry tsunami of advertising is practically impossible to avoid, particularly on TV and radio but in other media as well. For example, FanDuel is the official odds provider for The Associated Press.
On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court decided a case that had begun 10 years earlier in New Jersey as the longest of long shots: a bid to overturn a federal law, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, that restricted sports betting to just four states that met a 1991 deadline to legalize it.
Ray Lesniak, the now-retired state senator who filed the first lawsuit against the federal government over the issue, said he acted to provide money for states, protection for consumers and to attract experienced European betting companies to expand to the U.S. — all of which he said have come to pass.
“I made a good bet for New Jersey and for America,” he said, metaphorically speaking. (Lesniak also placed the first winning legal sports bet in his state, correctly picking France to win soccer’s World Cup, winning $400 on a $50 bet at 8-to-1 odds.)
“When PASPA was repealed, I don’t think any of us would have expected how big the (industry) would be just four short years later,” said Karol Corcoran, general manager of FanDuel’s online sportsbook.
DraftKings president and co-founder Matt Kalish said: “I got into this industry because I was always the kind of kid who liked to predict things, to compete with my friends and make predictions. For people that like to do that, sports betting has become far and away the No. 1 thing.”
To comprehend just how much $125 billion is, consider this: It’s a bit more than the amount that was spent on pet food, supplies and veterinary carein the entire country last year, and more than thenet income for America’s farmers last year.
Of course, much of that money was paid out to people who won bets. After expenses, the sportsbooks generally keep less than 10% of the total amount of bets they handle. Over the first four years of legal betting, their revenue figure is $8.8 billion, according to the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry’s national trade group.
A major rationale for the push to legalize sports betting was to protect customers from being victimized by unlicensed bookmakers, many operating as part of organized crime. State regulations include robust consumer protections, with watchdog regulators ready to pounce when they see violations.
But making sports betting legal has not succeeded in wiping out illegal gambling. Just look at any of the numerous sports betting Facebook groups, where unlicensed books in other countries tout their offerings; one aggrieved bettor complained Wednesday that after he won a big bet, he asked his bookie to pay him, only to have the man disappear.
Sports betting has been, and still is, pitched to state lawmakers as a source of new tax revenue, a particularly tempting option in trying financial times. It has generated $1.3 billion in state and local taxes since 2018 according to the AGA, but the amount many states keep is a mere drop in the bucket compared with their overall budget. Some states, like New York, tax mobile sports betting revenue at 51% — a rate that operators say is not sustainable in the long run.
As of Friday, 35 states plus Washington, D.C., have legalized sports betting, with 30 of those up and running, according to the AGA. (Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill in her state Thursday). Competing measures will be on the November ballot in a state that has been the Holy Grail for sports betting: California, where wrangling between tribal casinos and commercial gambling companies has made the potential outcome unclear.
Turn on a television and no matter what you’re watching, the odds are good that you will be bombarded with ads for sports betting. FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, PointsBet, Bet365 and particularly Caesars Entertainment are flooding the airwaves to promote their sports betting products.
In December, Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, called the level of sports betting advertising “an unsustainable arms race.” There are calls in some quarters for voluntary industry self-regulation of advertising in order to head off the possibility of the type of strict government regulation that exists in England.
Already, Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning sports betting ads immediately before, during and immediately after live broadcasts of sporting events. New Jersey Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, himself a former casino marketing executive, said “the over-marketing of this industry is obscene.”
Kalish, the DraftKings president, said the current level of ads is necessary for “the onboarding of customers” and compared it to the level of advertisements for other new products such as cryptocurrency.
“I don’t think that’s necessarily a forever state,” he said of the current ad levels.
FanDuel’s Corcoran said the company is content with its current advertising levels, noting “the industry is still in growth mode.”
Felicia Grondin, executive director of The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, cited a report in Barron’s that said $292 million was spent on sports betting ads in the U.S. in 2020. A year later, it had grown to $725 million.
With the added exposure and the easier availability of betting on a mobile phone (more than 80% of sports bets are placed this way in the U.S.) came an increase in people seeking help for gambling problems related to sports betting, Grondin said.
In 2018, the New Jersey council’s 1-800-GAMBLER telephone helpline received 9,490 calls, 5% of which were primarily due to a sports betting problem. By 2021, the line received 23,977 calls, 23% of which dealt with sports betting.
“It is disturbing, it is alarming and it is intensifying every day,” Grondin testified before New Jersey lawmakers this week. “It’s very easy to gamble today. You can just take out your phone and sit on your couch.”
Four years ago, sports bettors had few options, including predicting the outcome of a game or player performance before the event started. Since then, the array of potential bets, or “markets,” has exploded, due in large part to a surge in in-game betting, where gamblers can react to events as a game unfolds and bet accordingly. It has become the fastest-growing segment of a fast-growing industry. Many sportsbooks now offer and encourage, through free bets or refunds of losing wagers, multievent bets called parlays.
And while the more established sportsbooks look to increase their share of the market, the amount of money it takes to enter the industry and compete continues to grow, to the point where many executives of leading companies say they expect some lesser competitors to either merge or stop doing business.
FanDuel’s Corcoran said the near-term future is about growing the industry and its individual companies.
“We feel fortunate to have access to about 38% of the American population,” he said. “But there are still millions of people that don’t yet have legal sports betting. We’d love to be able to operate where they are.”
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer") (NYSE: ET) 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 common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Energy Transfer, 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 Energy Transfer includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
DEADLINE: August 2, 2022
Aggrieved Energy Transfer investors only have until August 2, 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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Tusa supports National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise's strong growth and online strategy in new position
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, has hired Jack Tusa to support the fast-growing company's global marketing and franchise development efforts as its new social content and e-commerce manager.
In his new role, Tusa is responsible for managing content across Tint World®'s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. He also provides critical support for Tint World®'s public relations and e-commerce initiatives.
"We're committed to continuing to grow Tint World®, and our online strategy is a key part of that plan," said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World®. "With his previous experience in digital marketing and his entrepreneurial spirit, Jack has shown that he has the insight and perspective to drive engagement with our customers and franchisees and build awareness of Tint World® as a leader in the automotive aftermarket franchise industry."
Tusa is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in marketing and corporate relations. His responsibilities as Tint World®'s social content and e-commerce manager include developing and executing online strategies, coordinating the company's online brand messaging, and supporting Tint World®'s marketing and franchise development through social media and digital engagement.
"Tint World®'s success as a premier provider of automotive aftermarket accessories and services speaks for itself," Tusa said. "This team is focused on continuing to build the brand and supporting the hard-working franchisees driving the company's unprecedented growth."
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance, and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial, and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.
About Tint World®
Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America's largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.
Tint World® Mobile Services™ include marine, residential, and commercial window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or www.TintWorldFranchise.com.
Tint World® Contact:
Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO
(800) 767-8468
Charles.Bonfiglio@tintworld.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
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These distinguished leaders will be awarded for their accomplishments in technical leadership, dedication to social impact, and significant contributions to innovation.
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the global nonprofit focused on intersectional gender and pay parity in tech, announced today the 2022 Abie Award winners for the following categories: Technical Leadership, Emerging Leader in Honor of Denice Denton, Student of Vision, Change Agent, and Technology Entrepreneurship.
The winners will be recognized at this year's Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists, happening September 20-23, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, and virtually. This year's theme, Next is NOW, is reflected in the selection of keynotes, featured speakers, activists, and storytellers.
The 2022 Abie Award Winners are:
- Daphne Koller, Ph.D. (San Francisco, California) - Technical Leadership Award Winner
- Kris Dorsey, Ph.D. (Boston, Massachusetts) - Emerging Leader Award in Honor of Denice Denton Award Winner
- Katherine Vergara (Santiago, Chile) - Student of Vision Award Winner
- Paula Coto (Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Change Agent Award Winner
- Neha Narkhede (Menlo Park, California) - Technology Entrepreneurship Award Winner
"Each year, we look forward to celebrating and highlighting the remarkable achievements of our Abie Award winners. Their life stories demonstrate that we all have the power to move the needle towards diversity in tech and to improve our world, both individually and collectively," said Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org. "Their focus on equitable solutions reduces the technology gender gap and builds pathways for emerging technologists."
The Abie Award winners, and their achievements, are honored at Grace Hopper Celebration. Each winner receives an expenses-paid trip to attend GHC, a cash prize, and an opportunity to speak at the conference.
To arrange press interviews with any of the winners, submit a media request, or request media credentials for GHC 22, please contact Skai Blue Media at TeamAnitaB@skaibluemedia.com. Please note that a media credential request does not guarantee entry.
About AnitaB.org
At AnitaB.org, we envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. We connect, inspire, and guide women technologists and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative. For more than 30 years, this community has grown and changed to become the leading organization for women in technology. Today, AnitaB.org works with women and non-binary technologists in more than 50 countries and partners with leading academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies. For more information about AnitaB.org, visit anitab.org or find us on LinkedIn at @anitab-org and Instagram at @anitab_org.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of BBQ Holdings, Inc. ("BBQ Holdings" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BBQ), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX: MTY) via tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $17.25 in cash for each share of BBQ Holdings common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $200 million.
If you own BBQ Holdings shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any
questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/bbq
Or please contact:
Joshua Rubin, Esq.
Weiss Law
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New York, NY 10007
(212) 682-3025
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stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) BBQ Holdings' board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $17.25 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates BBQ Holdings' shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, the merger consideration is below the $26 median price target set by analysts, and at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $27 per share, $9.75 above the per-share merger consideration.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Panasonic to build EV battery plant in Kansas as part of $4B APEX bill
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The mystery company behind the $4 billion APEX bill in Kansas has come forward as Panasonic as it plans to build an EV battery plant for Tesla in the state.
Japanese-based Asian news source Nikkei Asia reports that Panasonic has decided to plant a stake in the Sunflower State with a new EV battery plant for Tesla - a several billion dollar investment and the third factory of its kind in the U.S.
The move follows the opening of Tesla’s other American EV factory in Texas to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles.
Nikkei Asia confirmed that Panasonic chose Kansas for its proximity to Texas and “favorable tax treatment.” Oklahoma had also been in the running but was ultimately cut.
Panasonic hopes to triple or even quadruple EV battery production capacity by the 2028 Fiscal year from the current level of about 50 gigawatt-hours per year.
The Asian news source also noted that increasing production demand from Tesla - Pansonic’s leading source of earnings - was likely at the forefront of the decision-making process for the new U.S. plant, along with Pansonic’s progress on new tech.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s sales have steadily spiked with annual vehicle deliveries reaching nearly 936,000 in 2021.
Stateside, Kansas worked during the 2022 Legislative season to pass a bill that would attract the company to the state known for its alternative energy standing - the Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion Act.
The APEX bill passed the legislature and was signed by the Governor earlier in 2022 as the bill brings the $4 million investment into Kansas ledgers.
In February, Gov. Kelly noted that the state was a finalist for the site which remained unnamed until now.
While the move sets the stage for a $4 billion investment and 4,000 new jobs, some legislators have warned the move could also bankrupt the state without financial accountability. They have called on Gov. Kelly to present a balanced tax and budget proposal to the State Finance Council as part of any proposed project through the new bill.
As of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, the Governor’s Office would not confirm the information.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) redeemable senior notes (the "Notes") between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), including the following senior redeemable notes issued by WM in May 2019: (i) 2.95% Senior Notes due 2024; (ii) 3.20% Senior Notes due 2026; (iii) 3.45% Senior Notes due 2029; and (iv) 4.00% Senior Notes due 2039, of the important August 8, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Waste Management Notes during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Waste Management class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6891 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 August 8, 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: The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million Antitrust Revenue Threshold; (2) as a result, the merger would not be completed by the End Date; and (3) the Notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Waste Management class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6891 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Lohr's Appointment Positions the Company for Continued Growth
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orangetheory Fitness announced today that Kelly Lohr has been named the company's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As Orangetheory continues to advance as a leader and innovator in the fitness and wellness space, Lohr will lead the company's marketing strategy, playing a critical role in driving an evolved member experience, brand relevancy and company growth. This is the latest executive hire for Orangetheory, who recently named Jason Dunlop President of International.
Lohr will report to Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dave Long. With recent leadership roles at both Amazon and Freshly/Nestle, Lohr brings more than 20 years of experience and leadership in cutting-edge digital and brick-and-mortar marketing, brand strategy, B2B sales, partnership development, creative services and customer engagement to Orangetheory.
"Kelly has the perfect skill set of purpose-driven growth marketing, innovative thinking, brand progression and team building, and her wide breadth of experience and overall horsepower made her an obvious choice for this role," said Dave Long, Co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness. "She also demonstrates a deep-rooted passion for what Orangetheory Fitness stands for, and we know she will be a true shepherd of the brand as we forge our path of future growth."
"It's inspiring to join such a vibrant organization where employees, franchisees and members are equally enthusiastic and believe in Orangetheory's 'More Life' mission," said Lohr. "I look forward to working with the leadership team to cultivate brand relevance, expand our performance marketing initiatives, generate excitement among current and potential members and ultimately help Orangetheory achieve iconic status."
Most recently, Lohr was the Chief Growth Officer at Freshly, the Nestle-owned healthy prepared meal delivery subscription service, where she built the brand marketing function at the company, led a complete brand refresh, developed and rolled out the FreshlyWell corporate wellness platform, and spearheaded new wholesale capabilities.
Prior to Freshly, Lohr was Head of Brand, Marketing, Customer Insights and Strategic Partnerships for Amazon Go, where she was a part of the initial team that launched the autonomous retail concept and the Just Walk Out Technology platform, recently introduced in Whole Foods Market stores. An expert at navigating the intersection of physical and digital customer experiences, Lohr was also responsible for the early development of the Amazon Store Analytics product and a suite of shopper marketing programs as a part of Amazon's Physical Store monetization strategy.
For more information on Orangetheory, visit www.orangetheory.com.
About Orangetheory
Orangetheory® Fitness (orangetheory.com) is a heart-rate-based, total-body group workout combining science, coaching, and technology created to help you achieve your desired results and live a more vibrant life. One of the world's fastest-growing franchise companies, Orangetheory developed a workout designed for all fitness abilities to foster a shared community experience by connecting members and coaches. The Orangetheory workout charges your metabolism for MORE caloric afterburn, MORE results, and MORE confidence, all to deliver you MORE LIFE. Orangetheory franchisees have opened more than 1,500 studios in all 50 U.S. states and 24 countries. The company was ranked #60 in Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies list and was listed as #9 on Entrepreneur Fastest-Growing Franchise 500 list. Visit https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/international-opportunities/ for global franchise opportunities.
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ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) continues to evolve with the announcement of bringing on a new business development team.
"Our new Business Development department, staffed by an incredible team of 6 seasoned professionals, is the first "win" in my growth strategy for EPM. Both Retail and Wholesale Sales teams will benefit from the talents of this team. Growth in Sales will have a ripple effect on our entire company. We are excited for more great things to come as EPM is just getting started!" expressed EPM's Chief Growth Officer, Laura Brandao.
The team will be led by 25-year industry veteran, Jesse Vazquez. Vazquez has extensive experience in staffing and recruiting as well as agency, RPO and corporate environments. He has held various roles in recruiting from individual contributor to leadership & management positions.
"We wanted to find the right fit and culture for us as a cohesive team so that we can continue to bring value and build something great for the industry," said Vazquez.
Vazquez is well-versed in recruiting for multiple disciplines but has a large emphasis, specifically, in financial services. He holds a Bachelor's of Science in Print Management from Pittsburg State University.
Vazquez will be leading the dynamic crew who will include a list of five strong and effective industry heavy hitters. EPM proudly welcomes:
Melanie Godwin has experience with holding positions in sales, customer service, operations support as well as leadership. Recently, Godwin transitioned into recruiting within the mortgage industry and is excited to continue that journey.
Daniel Goncalo is a 20-year Navy veteran who feels extremely fortunate and privileged to have had the opportunity to coach young men and women and help guide them throughout their career in the Navy. He realized very early on that helping people was his true passion. Goncalo's goal is to assist as many top-producing mortgage professionals as he can in making the decision that will forever change their lives.
John Slater comes to the team with 8 year's experience in the mortgage industry. He is responsible for finding quality candidates for the Wholesale Sales and Ops as well as talent within technology, Marketing, and financial spaces. He graduated with a Master's in Business Administration from Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Susan Trejo is no stranger to the industry as she has over 15 years of mortgage sales recruiting experience. Her focus is specifically with wholesale sales and operations. She enjoys working to grow an organization with the best talent. Trejo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Government and a Masters in Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Lisa Wilson has a proven 10-year track record of success locating, identifying, and closing top candidate talent, with a special emphasis on hard-to-fill positions. She considers herself as a full life cycle recruiting professional with commitment to client service and creative recruitment. Wilson has the exceptional ability to understand business needs and build rapport with hiring managers. Wilson holds a bachelor's in psychology from Oklahoma Christian University.
"Growth is an essential part of business and at EPM we aspire to become atleast 1% better every day." Said CEO and President, Eddy Perez, CMB. "We are looking forward to seeing this team catapult our organization to the next level in finding the talent we need to experience continued success."
Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) was founded at the height of the mortgage crisis in 2008 and has grown to become one of the leading mortgage lenders in the U.S. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EPM is licensed in 50 states and provides an array of lending resources such as Conventional, FHA, VA, 203K, Reverse and USDA loans, and a trusted Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & Ginnie Mae Seller/Servicer.
For more information about EPM, visit us online at www.epm.net or call toll-free (877) 255-3554. Equity Prime Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #21116 nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Director of Internal Communication & Culture, Blaine McCarty at (678)205-3554, or email reachout@epm.net.
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The pairing of technologies opens unlimited possibilities for a new breed of data-rich mobility applications
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexar, a leading AI mobility company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Veniam, the leading provider of intelligent networking for the internet of moving things. With this acquisition, Nexar will combine vision data - captured and processed from billions of miles of driving - with Veniam's communications technology at the edge. Together, the companies will exponentially increase the reach and decrease the costs of rich mobility applications and the real time mapping of the physical world.
Vehicles are increasingly becoming engines of data and Nexar is at the forefront of data collection. The crowd-sourced images and detections collected from Nexar's popular dash cams are processed to create and continually update a real time digital twin of America's roads and cities. Many data applications are already powered by this digital twin, including applications helping to train autonomous cars for extreme driving scenarios, map out the changing road infrastructure, monitor, in real time, locations of construction zones & available street parking, identify roads in need of repair, and many more.
Veniam, based in Porto, Portugal, has served dozens of global companies with a software platform that allows devices in cars to connect with each other as well as the Internet. Veniam's technology turns the cars themselves into internet access points for other devices, creating a mesh network capable of sharing data and internet connectivity across hundreds of thousands of devices and cars.
"Veniam is a natural fit for Nexar," said Eran Shir, co-founder and CEO of Nexar. "We became very familiar with their technology, and the amazing team behind it, as clients of Veniam. It was obvious that we can achieve so much more with them as part of Nexar. With Veniam we will continue scaling our data footprint, and be able to expand our offering to OEMs. For the first time ever, Nexar will provide a bundle of rich applications and data access, removing long-standing barriers and accelerating the adoption of crowdsourced vision for the benefit of the entire mobility ecosystem."
"Nexar is collecting and deploying data in a manner and scale that is unprecedented," said João Barros, founder and CEO of Veniam, who will now serve as Chief Platform Officer at Nexar. "We're thrilled to be joining their team and working together to transfer massive amounts of data to the cloud in a secure and cost-effective way, while making cars and the cities they drive in, smarter, safer and more sustainable."
The acquisition is one of the first of a Portuguese startup by an Israeli company and represents a milestone for the Portugal tech scene, which has drawn international attention as a European startup hub.
About Nexar
Nexar turns cars into vision sensors to understand the world. Its platform powers car vision connected services and apps, at scale, making new vision-based applications for better driving, powered by a crowd-sourced vision feed. Using anonymous, aggregated data captured from this network, Nexar has developed a portfolio of vision-based data services for public and private sector partners to make roadways safer and more efficient. Nexar's platform is already deployed across hundreds of thousands of cars, detecting parking spots, managing city safety and more.
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Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown give fully committed performances in “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” so why does the film lack faith in itself?
“Honk for Jesus,” Adamma Ebo’s directorial debut based on her own short film, is centered on a pair ripe for parody: Pastor Lee-Curtis Childs (Brown) and his loyal wife, Trinitie (Hall), leaders of an Atlanta-area Southern Baptist megachurch called Wander to Greater Paths. It takes about half a minute to realize Childs’ spiritual center is more designer label than Deuteronomy.
Showing off their closets, Lee-Curtis gives thanks for being “blessed with some beautiful Prada.”
After a quick montage of brighter days for Wander to Greater Paths, “Honk for Jesus” catches up with the pastor and his wife on the heels of a scandal that has emptied their congregation of 25,000. Their faces are still bright, though, as they welcome a documentary crew outside the church to chronicle their revival, leading up to an Easter reopening. When Lee-Curtis steps in chewing gum and Trinitie asks the camerawoman to edit around that, she gets no reply. “Oh, that’s right,” she says. “You’re the fly-on-the-wall type.”
The mockumentary has always been a dependable way to satirize not just a character or two but a subset of society. After what Christopher Guest did to the world of dog shows and Rob Reiner did to rock bands, Ebo and her producer sister, Adanne Ebo, have aimed at the rich realm of megachurches, taking inspiration from a real 2010 scandal at Georgia’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
But the art of the mockumentary is a funny thing. It has to look unrehearsed and seem real while, often, being meticulously planned. “Honk for Jesus,” though, only gestures at a mockumentary structure, and often simply abandons the premise. Some scenes are staged with a film crew hovering around, while others — like one of the couple in bed at night — are simply filmed like a movie, with no excuse for the camera’s presence.
There isn’t much that seems natural or lifelike in “Honk for Jesus,” including the church itself. Such a large congregation would have a large staff and more devoted parishioners — the kind of cast of characters that someone like Armando Iannucci would have a lot of fun weaving throughout the film. But “Honk for Jesus” has an empty, airless chamber piece quality, sticking largely to small scenes around the edges of the church that mostly trade on Lee-Curtis and Trinitie’s obvious hypocrisy.
But it’s not often a bad move to give actors like Hall and Brown lots of room to play, and they certainly bring passion to their performances. They aren’t given anywhere especially to go, though. Lee-Curtis’ closeted homosexuality is played more for laughs than for empathy.
The film’s keenest sense is how it draws nearer to Hall’s Trinitie, as her confidence in her husband steadily wavers. “Honk for Jesus” in the end doesn’t aim for anything like the madcap parody of, say, HBO’s riotous “The Righteous Gemstones,” but it may have been more successful if it took the approach of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and kept its camera glued to the first lady of the church.
“Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” a Focus Features release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and some sexual content. Running time: 102 minutes. Two stars out of four. | https://www.tdtnews.com/entertainment/article_89e00e6e-2ebf-11ed-8380-fb1791db79b3.html | 2022-09-07T16:25:35Z |
Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018.
State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed that the administration completed its review of Iran’s comments on a European proposal. Price did not detail the administration’s response.
“As you know, we received Iran’s comments on the EU’s proposed final text through the EU,” Price said. “Our review of those comments has now concluded. We have responded to the EU today.”
There is now expected to be another exchange of technical details followed by a meeting of the joint commission that oversees the deal. The new developments, including stepped-up public messaging campaigns by both Tehran and Washington, suggest that an agreement could be near.
Despite the forward movement, numerous hurdles remain. And key sticking points could still unravel efforts to bring back the 2015 deal under which Iran received billions of dollars in sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program intended to prevent it from developing an atomic weapon.
Even U.S. supporters of an agreement are no longer referring to the “longer and stronger” deal that they had initially set out to win when indirect negotiations with Iran began last spring. And, on the Iranian side, demands for greater U.S. sanctions relief than the administration appears willing or able to promise could undercut the push to revive the agreement.
In Washington, the Biden administration faces considerable political opposition to returning to the 2015 deal from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress who remain unconvinced that it is in U.S. national security interests.
“I intend to systematically fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal, and will work with my colleagues to ensure that it is blocked and eventually reversed in January 2025,” said Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
The recent indictment of an Iranian for plotting to murder Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton and the attack by an apparent Iran sympathizer on the author Salman Rushdie have further contributed to doubts that Iran can be trusted.
The latest EU proposal does not include Tehran’s demand that the U.S. lift the terrorism designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, and Iran has stepped back from a demand that the International Atomic Energy Agency close its investigation into unexplained traces of uranium at three undeclared sites, according to a senior administration official who requested anonymity to discuss ongoing efforts to resurrect the deal.
But, rescinding the terrorism designation imposed by Trump was never a realistic demand. Not only does it fall outside the scope of the nuclear deal, it was made virtually impossible since the Bolton plot indictment, ongoing Iranian threats to other former U.S. officials, and the Rushdie attack.
And, while Iran may have agreed to a mechanism to eventually return to the deal without the IAEA investigation being closed up front, it has said that its actual compliance with an agreement remains contingent on getting a clean bill of health from the agency.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby declined to characterize the administration’s response to the EU, but noted “we are closer now than we were even just a couple of weeks ago because Iran made a decision to make some concessions.”
“We’re not there yet,” Kirby said. “And because we’re not there yet, I think we’re just going to be relatively careful here about how much detail we put out there.”
And, Iranian officials on Tuesday bristled at the suggestion that they’ve stepped back from their demands to re-enter the deal.
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian adviser to the indirect talks in Vienna, took to Twitter on Tuesday to assert that removing the IRGC from the State Department’s foreign terrorism list was never a precondition and insisted that “no deal will be implemented before the IAEA Board of Directors PERMANENTLY closes the false accusations file.”
Meanwhile, America’s top ally in the Middle East, Israel, has become increasingly alarmed at the apparent movement toward a deal. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday urged Biden and Western powers to call off an emerging nuclear deal with Iran, saying that negotiators are letting Tehran manipulate the talks.
“The countries of the West draw a red line, the Iranians ignore it, and the red line moves,” Lapid told reporters at a press conference in Jerusalem.
Israeli alternate prime minster Naftali Bennett on Tuesday noted that Israel is not party to the 2015 agreement signed by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security — the U.S., the United Kingdom, Russia, France, and China as well as Germany — but that Israel would be directly affected and reserved all rights to its self-defense.
Israel’s national security adviser Eyal Hulata is in Washington this week for talks with Biden administration officials, including a Tuesday meeting with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Hulata is scheduled to meet with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman later Wednesday.
National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said Sullivan underscored Biden’s steadfast “commitment to ensure Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon” during his conversation with Hulata.
The White House insists that the terms under discussion include the key underpinnings of the 2015 deal. The U.S. would lift hundreds of sanctions the Trump administration re-imposed when it withdrew from the deal in 2018. And Iran would roll back its nuclear program to the limits set by the original nuclear deal, including caps on enrichment, how much material it can stockpile and the operation of advanced centrifuges needed to enrich.
However, it remains unclear what exactly would happen to Iran’s current stockpile of highly enriched uranium and what it would be required to do with the advanced centrifuges it has been spinning. The White House has said both would be “removed” but has not offered details.
As of the last public count, Iran has a stockpile of some 3,800 kilograms (8,370 pounds) of enriched uranium. Under the deal, Tehran could enrich uranium to 3.67% purity, while maintaining a stockpile of uranium of 300 kilograms (660 pounds) under constant scrutiny of surveillance cameras and international inspectors.
In terms of sanctions relief, Iran has been demanding that the administration pledge that a future president not be allowed to re-impose the lifted penalties as Trump did and promise that Congress will repeal statutory sanctions legislation passed initially to force Iran back to the negotiating table. The administration is in no position to guarantee either.
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Associated Press writer Josef Federman in Jerusalem contributed reporting.
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Zenarate AI Coach continues to transform how the world's leading brands in financial services, BPOs, healthcare, travel, technology, and services industries use AI Conversation Simulation to develop top-performing agents in 12 languages around the world
PALO ALTO, Calif. and DENVER, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenarate (https://www.zenarate.com/), the industry's leading AI conversation simulation solution, today launched Concurrent Chat Simulation in Zenarate's AI Coach platform. It is the first AI simulation solution that allows contact center agents to practice handling multiple incoming chats from customers simultaneously. Training leaders can now empower agents to master high-impact chat topics with their personal unbiased Zenarate AI Coach simulating a customer while providing in-the-moment coaching.
According to data from Zendesk, customer satisfaction ratings for live chat (85%) are second only to phone support (91%). In addition to call simulations, Zenarate AI Coach brings AI chat simulation to leading contact centers in 12 languages to develop confident, well-prepared new hire agents before their first chat. It also helps close tenured chat agent skill gaps to increase agent speed proficiency and responsiveness in handling concurrent chat engagements.
Zenarate's AI Coach simulates any customer engagement scenario, voice or chat, immersing contact center agents in hyper-realistic conversations while providing them real-time coaching. Both voice and chat simulations use Natural Language Processing, allowing agents to use their own words without scripting, and Natural Language Understanding, generating real-time customer responses simulating a customer on any topic and persona.
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- Response Time Reporting – Agents and managers receive agent response time reports for any number of concurrent chat simulations. Reporting includes new incoming chat first response time and the chat's impact on existing chat average response times.
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- Free Form Text – Agents can write in free form text.
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Chat Reporting Analytics - Similar to Zenarate's AI Coach Voice Simulation Scorecard, agents and managers receive a Concurrent Chat Simulation Scorecard, analyzing agent response time, grammar metrics, spelling metrics, and mastery of high impact chat types, soft skills, and best and required practices.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The year was 2016, the presidential candidate under investigation was Hillary Clinton and the FBI director at the time, James Comey, laid out the factors the Justice Department weighs in deciding whether to charge someone with mishandling classified records.
Fast forward to 2022 and that tutorial proves instructive as another candidate from that election, Donald Trump, is entangled in an FBI probe related to sensitive government documents.
Whether an FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is a prelude to criminal charges is unknown. The action Monday nonetheless focuses attention on the thicket of statutes that govern the handling of government records, though the department’s own history of prosecutorial discretion — some high-profile investigations have ended without charges or in misdemeanor plea deals — makes it hard to forecast with certainty what might happen this time.
“These are statutes that have historically not been enforced to the fullest extent,” said University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck.
Much remains uncertain about Monday’s search, including precisely what documents the FBI was looking for — Trump says agents opened a safe — or why it acted when it did. But people familiar with the matter say it relates to an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified material in boxes of White House records the National Archives and Records Administration recovered from Mar-A-Lago earlier this year.
To obtain a search warrant, the Justice Department would have had to persuade a judge that probable cause existed that a crime was committed, though what statute officials think may have been violated is unclear.
Multiple federal laws require the safekeeping of government secrets. One potentially relevant statute makes it a crime to remove classified information and retain it an unauthorized location. Another makes it illegal to mishandle national defense information, including maps, photographs and documents, or transmit it to a person not authorized to receive it.
But if past is any precedent, the mere mishandling of classified information isn’t always enough for a felony conviction — or any charges at all.
“It often comes down to whether there are aggravating factors in these cases,” said David Laufman, a Washington lawyer who as head of the Justice Department’s counterintelligence and export control section oversaw the Hillary Clinton investigation.
Those include, he said, how much classified information was mishandled, the extent to which the person knew they were in possession of classified information and how sensitive the material was and whether its exposure placed at risk U.S. national security.
The FBI said as much in 2016 when it closed without recommending charges an investigation into whether Clinton mishandled classified information via a private email server she used as secretary of state. Comey said agents had determined that she had sent and received emails containing classified information but that there was no indication she had intended to break the law. He said no reasonable prosecutor would have brought such a case.
To prove his point, he said a review of past Justice Department cases established that each prosecution involved some combination of: an intentional mishandling of classified records; the vast exposure of materials in a way that suggested willful misconduct, disloyalty to the U.S. or obstruction of justice.
In another notable case, former CIA Director David Petraeus was permitted in 2015 to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of the unauthorized removal and retention of classified information, avoiding prison as he admitted sharing notebooks containing government secrets with his biographer. That resolution came two years after an FBI search of his home and despite an acknowledgment by Petraeus that he knew the information he was sharing was classified.
It remains to be seen what arguments Trump might raise as the investigation progresses. His lengthy statement disclosing the search did not address the substance of the probe, complaining instead that the FBI’s action was a “weaponization of the Justice System and an attack by Radical Left Democrats.”
Christina Bobb, a lawyer for Trump, said in an interview that aired on Real America’s Voice on Tuesday that supporting documentation for the warrant remained sealed and that she had not seen it. But she said investigators said they were “looking for classified information that they think should not have been removed from the White House, as well as presidential records.”
She asserted that the president himself gets to decide what is a presidential record, and it is true that Trump could argue that as president until Jan. 20, 2021, he was the original classification authority and had declassified on his own the classified material recovered from Mar-a-Lago.
But, law professor Vladeck said, it would be a “pretty stunning” argument by Trump to claim as his defense that he had “declassified all of our crown jewels” and, by doing so, effectively admit that he was a “threat to our national security.”
And, Laufman said, “The fact that he has legal authority doesn’t mean…that anything he might have chosen to take from the White House and squirrel away at Mar-a-Lago is declassified. The declassification process does not exist in Donald Trump’s head. It’s not self-executing.”
It is also possible he might say he was unaware of the content of the boxes as they were being packed. His son Eric told Fox News that boxes were among items that got moved out of the White House during “six hours” on Inauguration Day. But even if that’s the case, he would still have had a legal obligation once he learned of the presence of classified information to return it, Laufman said.
There are other statutes that could come into play that don’t explicitly concern classified information. One particular law makes it a felony for someone in possession of government records to willfully mutilate, obliterate or destroy them. That law is punishable by up to three years in prison and says that anyone convicted of it is disqualified from holding future office, though the qualifications of who can run for president are established by the Constitution.
In any event, key unanswered questions remain, including whether the investigative focus is on “the act of keeping all this material at Mar-a-Lago” or on what the material actually is, Vladeck said.
Given that mystery, he said, “We won’t know for sure until we know for sure.”
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Company Moves into Top 20 in Annual Rankings
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) has been named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity for 2022 by Forbes Magazine. Air Products moved into the top 20 in the annual rankings and is 17th on this year's list, up from 128th in 2021.
"We know that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest assets," said Victoria Brifo, Air Products' Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "We are proud to again be recognized by Forbes and know there is always more work to be done as we continue to build a company culture where every employee knows that they belong and matter."
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile its annual list of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To determine the ranking, Statista surveyed 60,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees and pinpointed the companies they identified as most dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. Survey participants were asked to rate their organizations on criteria such as age, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation equality, as well as that of general diversity. Statista then asked respondents belonging to underrepresented groups to nominate organizations other than their own.
Air Products' inclusion on the Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list is the latest recognition for its efforts to build the most diverse industrial gas company workforce in the world. Air Products also earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index for the sixth year in a row. Air Products was awarded a gold medal rating for its Corporate Responsibility performance from EcoVadis, a multinational CSR ratings agency, for the fifth year in a row and was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the 11th consecutive year.
It is clearly stated in Air Products' corporate goals to be the most diverse industrial gas company in the world. To continue its efforts to build a more inclusive workplace, Air Products in 2021 announced a new goal to further increase the percentage of U.S. minorities in professional and managerial roles to 30 percent by 2025, up from a current level of 22 percent. Air Products set the new goal after reaching its previous objective of raising the population of U.S. minorities in professional and managerial positions from a base of 17 percent to 20 percent in the same time frame. Air Products also had announced a goal to achieve at least 28 percent female representation in its professional and managerial population globally by 2025, up from a 25 percent baseline.
Additional details on Air Products' diversity and inclusion efforts can be found at airproducts.com/diversity.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale low- and zero-carbon hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Film Foundation, the nonprofit founded by Martin Scorsese dedicated to film preservation, is launching a virtual theater to stream classic films free of charge.
The film organization announced Friday that the Film Foundation Restoration Screening Roomwill launch May 9 with the presentation of “I Know Where I’m Going!,” Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s Scotland-set romance, recently restored by the Film Foundation and the British Film Institute’s National Archive.
The screening room will present films in a live-event manner, with movies playing at a specific time and accompanied by introductions and conversations. “I Know Where I’m Going!” will be available for a 24-hour window.
“We’re looking forward to making these beautiful restorations available to a wide audience,” Scorsese, Film Foundation founder and chair, said in a statement. “Many of these presentations will feature restorations that are rarely seen, with myself and other filmmakers sharing why these films are important, how they have impacted our lives, and why it’s crucial that they be preserved.”
“I Know Where I’m Going!” will be introduced by Scorsese and feature a conversation with Tilda Swinton, filmmaker Joanna Hogg, director Kevin Macdonald and Thelma Schoonmaker, Scorsese’s longtime editor. Schoonmaker was married to Powell before his death in 1990, and has since worked tirelessly to preserve his work. Powell and Pressburger, known as the Archers, made the much-admired classics “The Red Shoes,” “A Matter of Life and Death,” “Black Narcissus” and “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.”
Screenings will run on the second Monday of each month, with future selections to include Federico Fellini’s “La Strada,” Marlon Brando’s “One-Eyed Jacks,” G. Aravindan’s “Kummatty,” Jonas Mekas’ “Lost Lost Lost,” John Huston’s “Moulin Rouge,” Sarah Maldoror’s “Sambizanga” and a film noir double feature of Edgar G. Ulmer’s “Detour” and Arthur D. Ripley’s “The Chase.” Scorsese and Kent Jones, the filmmaker and critic, are curating the platform.
Scorsese started the Film Foundation in 1990. Since then, it has helped restore 925 films. Its World Cinema Project has restored 47 films from 27 countries.
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Crash reported early Wednesday near downtown Topeka
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 6:33 AM CDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews were responding to a report of a possible injury collision early Wednesday on the north end of downtown Topeka.
The crash was reported around 6:21 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of N.E. Crane and Jefferson.
Initial reports indicated a vehicle that was involved in the crash drove away northbound on N.E. River Road.
Additional details weren’t immediately available.
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