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ALBANY — Dougherty quarterback Kameron Davis is just beginning his junior year, but the awards are already coming.
Davis was named the top football player in the state of Georgia’s Class AAA classification last week by Georgia High School Football Daily.
The report listed the top players and the preseason All-State teams for AAA in Friday’s edition with Davis being No. 1. He was listed as preseason All-State in the “Athlete” position because while he is playing quarterback at Dougherty, he is projected as a running back at Florida State.
“Obviously, when I heard that I was happy,” Davis said. “But I didn’t let it change my mindset. I know that it takes work and I am going to go out on the field every Friday night and prove to people why they gave me that title.”
It sounds like Davis has been listening to his coach.
“Everyone who comes to visit us at Dougherty, whether it is a coach or media or whatever, they want to see Kam, they want to talk to Kam,” said head coach Johnny Gilbert. “What I try to tell Kam is to just stay humble, enjoy the awards and the attention, but remain humble and stay focused on what you have to do.”
Davis and the Trojans will open the 2022 football season Friday against crosstown rival Westover at Hugh Mills Stadium in the Hamp Smith Classic. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
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Denny Darrow to join team as company continues to expand exponentially
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spot, one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denny Darrow as the company's new Senior Vice President for Human Resources.
In this role, Darrow will oversee the development and execution of the company's people strategy, including the expansion of its diverse workforce, compensation and benefits, recruiting, training and development and employee relations. Based out of Spot's national headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, Darrow will work in close coordination with senior leadership ensuring policies and initiatives are aligned within all of the company's locations across the country.
"We are thrilled to welcome Denny to the Spot team," said Andrew Elsener, Co-Founder of Spot. "Our people are our greatest asset and this newly formed role underscores our commitment to our teammates across the organization. Denny will build upon our strong service orientation to our team and policies that support a positive company experience. He will also elevate our talent management and recruiting efforts as we continue to grow exponentially. We look forward to his leadership and passion for developing equitable workplaces that encourage innovation and excellence."
"I am extremely excited to join Spot at this stage in its incredible history," said Darrow. "Spot's values and people-first culture truly inspire me. I look forward to collaborating with leadership to capitalize on the company's momentum and amplifying the groundwork that has been laid."
With more than 24 years of leadership experience in the human resources field, Darrow has led the human resources function in private, public and government sector businesses. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Human Resources for STG Logistics, a multi-national provider of 3PL, transportation and warehouse distribution services in the U.S. and Mexico, including overseeing the human resources aspects of a large multinational acquisition that resulted in the addition of more than 700 employees across 30 locations.
In prior roles, Darrow has served as the Vice President for Human Resources at Celadon Group and Purdue University. He also led the State of Indiana's performance culture renaissance and healthcare strategy for four years as Chief of Staff and Director at the State Personnel Department, appointed by Governors Mitch Daniels and Mike Pence.
In the community, Darrow has served as an advisor on numerous boards and non-profits, also serving as past Chairman of the Employer's Forum of Indiana; a coalition of employers, healthcare providers, hospitals and insurers.
Darrow holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University, and has spoken to national audiences through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Governor's Association (NGA), the State and Local Government Benefit Association (SALGBA) and the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) on the topics of health and well-being, healthcare transparency and effective human resources leadership.
To learn more about Spot's open positions, visit spotinc.com/careers, and to learn more about open technology positions, visit Spot's technology company, Red Technologies, at redtms.com/careers.
As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, Spot is built on relationships, combining 24/7 support with a proven, passionate, and dedicated team of logistics professionals. Spot provides custom, tailored logistics solutions for shipping challenges through relentless effort, industry knowledge, and advanced technologies. Established in 2009 with the vision that there is a better way to move freight, Spot has more than 500 employees across its U.S. locations in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Tempe and Tampa. For more information, visit Spot's website at spotinc.com and follow Spot on social media: Facebook (Spot), Twitter (SpotFreight), LinkedIn (Spot Freight), Instagram (spotfreight), and TikTok (spotfreight).
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Jake DeBrusk notches winner, Bruins beat Panthers 4-2
By MARK ALTMAN
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk snapped a 2-2 tie in the second period, Linus Ullmark made 19 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 to clinch the first wild card in the Eastern Conference. DeBrusk scored the eventual game-winner when he slammed home the rebound of a Brad Marchand shot at 4:59. Erik Haula, Taylor Hall, and Marchand also scored for Boston. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky had 34 saves as Florida lost for the second straight game after rattling off 13 wins. Sam Reinhart and Gustav Forsling scored for the Panthers. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/26/jake-debrusk-notches-winner-bruins-beat-panthers-4-2/ | 2022-04-27T05:40:50Z |
97 per cent of the Afghan population now facing food shortages: UN
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TORONTO (CTV Network) — Millions of Afghans are now experiencing intense food shortages following the Taliban’s takeover in August.
As Muslims around the world celebrated Eid, experts say that for most Afghans, it was simply another day of struggle to put food on the table.
According to the United Nations, 97 per cent of Afghans are experiencing food shortages. Following the Taliban’s takeover in August, most Western aid was stopped. Hospitals and schools are unable to pay their employees, and many people are unable to purchase food, exacerbating an already dire crisis.
In a phone interview from her home in Afghanistan, a woman, who asked to remain anonymous, told CTVNews.ca that she and her children struggled during Ramadan after months of limited access to food, which meant they had little to eat to break their fast in the evenings.
She says that without an adult male family member, their main source of income has been cut off, and the meal they received from a local charity on Eid for iftar was their first complete meal in months.
“When it comes to food shortages, it is so much worse than we can see,” said Noorain Noorani, the executive director of The Zahra Foundation, a registered charity with offices in Canada and the U.K. working to provide food and safe drinking water to impacted communities in Afghanistan.
“Political instability has continued to lead to displacement, loss of income, and access to education, and is contributing to the ongoing cycle of chronic poverty,” she said.
Over the past few months, the country has suffered a deadly series of bombings, including at mosques in Kabul, Kunduz and Mazar-e Sharif — an increased level of violence that Noorani says is compounding the food crisis.
The Zahra Foundation is one of the many organizations on the ground in Afghanistan that offered meal packages on Eid as Muslims broke their fasts with iftar.
“On Eid, we offered meals to anyone who needed them, and not just the civilians who’ve registered with us. But in the past few months, there are now more people on the waitlist than ever before,” said Noorani.
According to the United Nations World Food Program, more than 22 million people, or more than half of the country’s population, are suffering from acute hunger, with the majority unable to predict when their next meal would arrive.
This is a significant rise from September 2020, when over 14 million people were on the verge of becoming hungry. According to the group, 97 per cent of the population had insufficient food consumption in December, and they were adopting ways to cope with their circumstances, such as skipping a meal.
The situation has gotten worse since a drought hit Afghanistan in October 2020. The UN says more than 40 per cent of all crops have been lost, and livestock has been devastated due to the severe weather.
The United Nations World Food Programme in Afghanistan reached 376,139 people in Kabul in March 2022 for financial and food assistance, with the latest numbers for those supported in Eid still being tallied.
The Taliban-controlled government has been cut off from the international economy since the fall of Kabul in August and the departure of U.S. soldiers, resulting in a currency crisis, widespread poverty, and the collapse of critical public services including health care.
“Our team has been over there (in Afghanistan) for over 10 years, and we’ve been part of the evolving political climate. But we’ve never seen before how quickly everything deteriorated,” said Noorani.
Non-profit organizations and charities from Canada, such as Penny Appeal Canada and Islamic Relief Canada, have set up food drives along with specific Ramadan initiatives for relief in Afghanistan.
“Our partners in Afghanistan definitely saw an increased supply shortage this Ramadan, so we tried to increase the number of food packages we offered to locals,” said Reyhana Patel, head of communications at Islamic Relief Canada.
“But there is so much more we wish we could do.”
The UN and its partners sought more than US$5 billion for the year in mid-January, more than the agency has ever requested for a single country.
The majority of the aid, US$4.4 billion, would go to Afghans within the nation. The remainder would be used to help the millions of Afghan refugees living in neighbouring countries such as Iran and Pakistan.
“There will be no future,” for the people of Afghanistan without the funds, according to UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths.
However, the organization has previously been unable to achieve its fundraising requirements.
In December 2021, Canada announced that it will provide $56 million in urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan.
But there are concerns that Afghanistan still isn’t receiving enough international support.
“With everything that’s happening in Ukraine, … lot of focus has been on that conflict. And a lot of attention has been given to that and rightly so. But the situation in Afghanistan is also getting worse and worse,” said Patel.
“With (97 per cent), that’s almost the entire population struggling with food consumption … and what we don’t want to see is funds being diverted from countries like Afghanistan to Ukraine.”
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"Halftime" could have just as easily been titled "The Importance of Being J-Lo," focusing on Jennifer Lopez's life and career, somewhat arbitrarily, through a particularly busy, high-profile stretch in 2019 and early 2020. Although the documentary fritters around the edges of being interesting, it's too much of a licensed product to deliver any grand insights.
The Netflix presentation certainly celebrates Lopez as a multi-dimensional star, one who overcame second guessing and the customary media barriers to shine as a singer, dancer and actor. In the period documented, she's riding particularly high, receiving rave reviews for her work in the movie "Hustlers" while preparing to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, which is actually a rather strange anchor for this wide-ranging look at her.
"My whole life I've been battling and battling to be heard, to be seen, to be taken seriously," Lopez explains, calling the Super Bowl showcase "an incredible opportunity to show the world who I am."
Yet a major part of "Halftime" hinges on the fact that the whole world knows Lopez, or at least feels as if they do, through her multi-faceted career, her frequent coverage in the tabloids and a high profile that has made her fodder for latenight comedians -- an appetite for her personal life, she laments, that at times has "overshadowed my career."
If that last indignity, and the shallow focus on what she wears and who she dates, could arguably be perceived as something that goes with the territory for someone this famous, Lopez makes clear that she's extremely sensitive to criticism, good or bad. At one point she even tears up seeing some of the praise heaped upon her for "Hustlers," which she also produced.
Presented such a target-rich subject, director Amanda Micheli seemingly tries to cover too much ground, touching on interesting interludes without fully developing them. It would be nice to see more detail, for example, about Lopez's clash with the NFL over the political commentary incorporated into the halftime show, or her conflicted feelings about awards campaigning (there's an inordinate amount of emphasis on the Golden Globes), and less of a whole lot else.
Indeed, while Lopez contends that the creative process around her shows can be "messy," this behind-the-scenes access is actually closer to boring. Given the buildup, the halftime show itself is also poorly presented in the editing, giving a taste of the spectacle that frankly feels like an awfully long time ago.
At one point, Lopez acknowledges that she has "lived my life in the public eye," which exhibits a gift for understatement. "Halftime" offers her a forum to control that narrative, but in a way that makes it possible to admire her accomplishments without necessarily wanting to sit through the whole show.
"Halftime" premieres June 14 on Netflix.
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(NewsNation) — Teachers in 2021 earned 23.5% less than comparable college graduates, a new record, according to new data.
The Economic Policy Institute, or EPI, has been tracking teacher wage trends over the past 18 years, and its analysis of 2021 data concludes that teacher pay has remained relatively flat since 1996. Moreover, teachers make considerably less than peers working in other industries.
The report released this month further adds to conversations surrounding teacher pay and overall classroom funding. Just this week, educators in the largest school district in Ohio went on strike over disagreements about pay and learning conditions.
The EPI data, pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that the average weekly wages of public school teachers was $1,348 in 2021, slightly higher than $1,319 in 1996. By comparison, other college graduates brought in, on average, $2,009 a week in 2021.
The report’s author, Sylvia Allegretto, wrote that the disparity highlights the stagnation of teacher pay over the last quarter-century.
“The wages of nonteacher college graduates jumped by 13.5% from 1996 to 2002 during an unusual time of exceptional wage growth among low-, middle-, and high-wage earners,” Allegretto said. “But inflation-adjusted wages of teachers did not grow strongly during this period, in part because teacher pay is often set by long-term contracts, and public-sector wages are not as volatile as private-sector wages.”
The Institute also analyzed what it calls a teacher “wage penalty,” which measures how much less teachers are paid relative to other college graduates. In 2021, the penalty hit a record-high 23.5%, meaning that on average, teachers earned 76.5 cents on the dollar compared with other college grads working in other professions.
“Generally, the teacher wage penalty has been on a worsening trajectory since the mid-1990s,” Allegretto wrote.
In 1979, women teachers actually earned a “premium,” making on average 6.5% more in weekly wages than their nonteacher peers. The wage penalty is worst among men, who made 35% less than their nonteacher peers in 2021.
The disparities exists nationwide. A teacher wage penalty is present in each state, with the largest gap in Colorado, where teachers make 35.9% less than nonteachers. The smallest wage penalty is in Rhode Island at 3.4%.
“The picture that continues to emerge is one of a long-steep relative erosion of teacher wages,” Allegretto wrote. “Among those students who would like to dedicate their careers to teaching, many are undoubtedly choosing to forgo a public school teaching career in lieu of a better-paying career choice.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/teacher-pay-stuck-in-the-1990s-analysis-finds/ | 2022-08-26T17:06:04Z |
RENO, Nev., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - i-80 GOLD CORP. (TSX: IAU) (NYSE: IAUX) ("i-80", or the "Company") will announce its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 before market open Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The Company will host a live conference call and webcast on that same day, commencing at 10:00 am ET, providing the opportunity for analysts and investors to ask questions of i-80 Gold's executive team.
i-80 Gold Corp. is a well-financed, Nevada-focused, mining company with a goal of achieving mid-tier gold producer status through the development of multiple deposits within the Company's advanced-stage property portfolio anticipated to be processed at the centrally located Lone Tree processing facility and autoclave.
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including but not limited to, actual production results and costs, outcomes and timing of updated technical studies and future exploration results. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company, its projects, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, performance and results and speak only as of the date of this release.
Forward-looking statements and information involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indicators of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements or information, including, but not limited to: material adverse changes, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations.
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. ("Company" or "Itaú Unibanco"), in compliance with Article 157, Paragraph 4 of Law 6,404/76 and Resolution no. 44/21 of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission, informs its stockholders and the market in general that as of this date it has revised its projections for the year 2022 in accordance with the provision in item 11 ("Projections") of the Reference Form.
(1) Includes units abroad ex-Latin America; (2) Includes financial guarantees provided and corporate securities; (3) Composed of result from loan losses, impairment and discounts granted; (4) commissions and fees (+) income from insurance, pension plan and premium bonds operations (-) expenses for claims (-) insurance, pension plan and premium bonds selling expenses.
It's worth mentioning that the company considers, for management purposes, a cost of capital of around 14.5% per year.
Information on outlooks for the business, projections and operational and financial goals are solely forecasts, based on management's current outlook in relation to the future of Itaú Unibanco. These expectations are highly dependent on market conditions, general economic performance of the country, of the sector and the international markets. Therefore, our effective results and performance may differ from those forecasted in this prospective information.
São Paulo, August 8, 2022
Group Head of Investor Relations and Marketing Intelligence
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Itaú Unibanco – Comunicação Corporativa
Telefone: (11) 5019-8880 / 8881
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL).
Class Period: September 2, 2020 – July 21, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 15, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that, in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory"; (2) the risks attendant to the Ben & Jerry's board's decision; (3) the foregoing risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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Attempted child abduction caught on camera
CINCINNATI (WLWT) – A stranger approached a 6-year-old girl in her own front yard Wednesday and tried to take her, according to police in Ohio.
Surveillance video shows the girl screaming for her parents.
She was throwing out garbage in front of her home when a man walking down the sidewalk approached her.
“He sees her, touches her and then starts to walk away,” the girl’s mother said. “He goes back, grabs her wrist, starts to pull her and she screams, and he lets go.”
At first, the child’s parents who were just steps away inside their home didn’t know what happened.
Their daughter came inside and told her parents that a man tried to kidnap her. The girl’s dad decided to chase after the man with his car.
“He tried to dip in and out of alleys and through people’s yards to try to get away from me,” he said. “But the only thing that kept running through my mind is that I can’t let him do this to another kid.”
Surveillance video from Terry’s Automotive shows the man trying to hide in between cars at an automotive dealer.
“I went around the other side to see where he was, and I found him sitting inside an old Dodge caravan,” the girl’s dad said.
Hamilton police said they found the man identified as Deric McPherson, 33, and charged him with abduction and gross sexual imposition.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Höegh LNG Partners LP's (NYSE: HMLP) first quarter 2022 results will be released on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, before the market opens. In connection with this, a presentation will be held at 8:30 A.M. (EST) on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The results and presentation material will be available for download at http://www.hoeghlngpartners.com.
The presentation will be immediately followed by a Q&A session. Participants will be able to join this presentation using the following details:
a. Webcast
https://app.webinar.net/zP3nb3lewNr
b. Teleconference
Participants should ask to be joined into the Höegh LNG Partners LP call.
There will be a Q&A session after the presentation. Information on how to ask questions will be given at the beginning of the Q&A session.
For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available from one hour after the end of the conference call until June 1, 2022.
The replay dial-in numbers are as follows:
Replay passcode: 10167432
Media:
The IGB Group, Bryan Degnan, +1 (646) 673-9701 / Leon Berman, +1 (212) 477-8438
www.hoeghlngpartners.com
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WEST BRIGHTON, Staten Island (WPIX) — An on-duty emergency medical worker was shot in Staten Island on Wednesday night, police said.
The victim and his partner had responded to reports of a disorderly person outside of a Staten Island bar, NYPD Inspector Mark Molinari said.
The EMTs found the 37-year-old man, identified by police as Thomas McCauley, in front of the bar and put him into an ambulance, Molinari said. While being transported, McCauley allegedly pulled out a gun and shot a 25-year-old EMT in the shoulder. A revolver was recovered at the scene.
Another EMT in the ambulance, who was unharmed, pulled over after the shooting. Molinari said McCauley then fled out the back door of the ambulance. He was apprehended by a retired New York City Police detective and an off-duty Department of Sanitation lieutenant shortly afterward.
Charges against the suspect are pending. He had one prior interaction with the NYPD, according to Molinari.
Molinari said after the suspect was apprehended, the unharmed EMT drove her injured partner to Richmond University Medical Center for treatment.
The EMT is not employed by the New York City Fire Department, an agency spokesperson said. He’s employed by RUMC, a spokesperson for the hospital later confirmed. He was described as being in stable condition.
Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to tackle gun violence in New York City. He and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell have launched a number of initiatives aimed at making the five boroughs safer.
“The number of shootings that we are responding to every night is despicable,” Adams said recently after an NYPD officer was shot. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/emt-shot-in-staten-island-by-man-he-was-helping-suspect-in-custody-police/ | 2022-05-19T03:49:12Z |
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE, "Noble", or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Ian Macpherson as Vice President, Investor Relations effective August 1, 2022.
Prior to joining Noble, Mr. Macpherson served 18 years at Piper Sandler and its predecessor firm, Simmons Energy, as lead analyst for the global oil field services sector, including the offshore drilling industry. Ian holds a BS from Georgetown University and an MBA from Tulane University.
"We are excited to welcome Ian to the Noble team," said Robert Eifler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Noble Corporation. "His industry knowledge and unique connection to the investment community will be invaluable as we embark on the next chapter of Noble's story."
About Noble Corporation
Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The Company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Additional information on Noble is available at www.noblecorp.com.
For additional information, visit www.noblecorp.com or email investors@noblecorp.com
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Report highlights homebuilder's continued commitment to integration of sustainable principles across its business
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With a commitment to building a more sustainable future, Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC), a leading national land developer and homebuilder, today released its fourth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report details the Company's focus and achievements on its core ESG pillars: Building for the Future, People First and Transparency and Accountability.
"Following the progress we made in 2021, we look forward to further advancing our strategic operational initiatives, disciplined capital allocation, and values-based approach to sustainability in 2022 and beyond," said Taylor Morrison Chairman and CEO Sheryl Palmer. "Our ESG initiatives include an emphasis on our long-term strategy for managing our carbon footprint and continuing to increase diversity in leadership positions and across the organization. As we do so, our responsibility to all of our communities will remain our guiding light. As I look ahead, I am energized by the focus and determination of our team to reach new heights in our collective drive to create long-lasting, differentiated value for our homebuyers, business and shareholders."
The publication highlights the following ESG-related achievements Taylor Morrison made in 2021:
- · Environmental | Building for the Future
- · Social | People First
- · Governance | Accountability and Transparency
In preparing this report, Taylor Morrison utilized guidelines by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (U.N. SDGs).
To view Taylor Morrison's full 2021 ESG Report, please visit investors.taylormorrison.com/esg.
About Taylor Morrison
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Dr. Kuljit Bhatia hired as Chief Scientific Officer; Sheila Moran named Senior Vice President of Quality
WOODSTOCK, Ill., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodstock Sterile Solutions, a leading blow-fill-seal (BFS) contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced today that it has named Dr. Kuljit Bhatia as the company's first Chief Scientific Officer and Sheila Moran as its Senior Vice President of Quality. Bhatia will lead the company's New Product Development department and is part of the organization's senior staff. Moran is responsible for the strategy, direction, and execution of all aspects of the company's quality initiatives, quality control and training programs.
"As we build on to the capabilities of our new Quality Control laboratory, Dr. Bhatia will serve as the strategic lead on expanding our development services, which we believe will help to drive long-term growth and value for the organization. I am confident that he will be a success in this new role," says Paul Josephs, Chief Executive Officer at Woodstock Sterile Solutions. "Sheila is joining our team at the right time, as we are continuing to grow to meet the increased demand for BFS solutions. I look forward to Sheila using her experience and knowledge to expand on the industry-leading quality programs that we have in place here."
Dr. Bhatia joins Woodstock from Viatris, where he served as the Head of Global Dermatologics Scientific Affairs. He has more than 25 years of experience in drug product development, having also held leadership roles at Mylan, DPT Laboratories, Nycomed/Fougera Pharmaceuticals and Medicis. Dr. Bhatia earned his bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and his doctorate in Pharmaceutical Science from North Dakota State University. He conducted post doctorate studies in Pharmaceuticals at the University of Michigan.
Moran has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 30 years, serving in roles with progressive management experience in quality assurance, facility compliance, validation, manufacturing/operations and research and development. Prior to joining Woodstock Sterile Solutions, she served as the Vice President of Quality for Xeris Pharmaceuticals,
For more information on Woodstock Sterile Solutions, visit https://woodstocksterilesolutions.com.
For 50 years, Woodstock Sterile Solutions has been recognized as a leading Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). We develop and supply BFS products for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, providing best-in-class sterile development manufacturing solutions across a broad – and growing – range of applications, including respiratory, ophthalmic, topical, otic, and oral. As a highly focused organization, our expertise and commitment to innovation allow us to reduce development times and efficiently support our customers' ability to deliver products to market. At Woodstock Sterile Solutions, we see a patient, family member or friend in every product we make, and our goal is to be the best development and commercial partner in the industry, delivering life-enhancing molecules from the benchtop to the patient.
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These data are part of a New Drug Application that has been granted priority review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
PRINCETON, N.J., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiho Oncology, Inc. announced today updated results of the Phase 2 FOENIX-CCA2 trial of futibatinib, confirming results observed in an earlier analysis. The trial was conducted in patients with locally advanced or metastatic unresectable intrahepatic (inside the liver) cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) harboring FGFR2 gene rearrangements including fusions. These data were presented as an oral presentation at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago.
"Updated data from the pivotal FOENIX-CCA2 Phase 2 trial reinforce the durable efficacy and continued tolerability of futibatinib in previously treated patients with locally advanced or metastatic iCCA harboring FGFR2 gene rearrangements including fusions," said medical oncologist Lipika Goyal, MD, MPhil, of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston, and lead investigator on the study. "These data add to the body of evidence supporting futibatinib as a potential treatment option for patients living with this rare cancer that traditionally has had limited treatment options."
Each year, approximately 8,000 individuals in the U.S. are diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA),1 a cancer of the bile ducts of the liver. Worldwide, approximately 0.3-6 people per 100,000 individuals live with CCA.2 CCA is mainly seen in people 65 years of age or older,3 and treatment options are limited. FGFR2 gene rearrangements, including gene fusions, which can form a hybrid gene and promote tumor proliferation, are observed more frequently in the iCCA patient population, with approximately 10-16% of patients having tumors with these rearrangements.4,5,6,7,8
The Phase 2 FOENIX-CCA2 trial included 103 patients with locally advanced or metastatic unresectable iCCA harboring FGFR2 gene rearrangements including fusions who had received one or more prior lines of systemic therapy. Patients received futibatinib 20 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint of the trial was objective response rate (ORR) as assessed by independent central review.
At the time of the data cutoff for this updated analysis, with a median follow-up of 25.0 months, the ORR was 41.7%. Responses were durable, with a median duration of response (DoR) of 9.5 months (74% of responses lasted greater than six months). In addition, the disease control rate was 82.5%, median progression-free survival was 8.9 months and median overall survival was 20.0 months.
The most common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were hyperphosphatemia (85%), alopecia (33%), dry mouth (30%), diarrhea (28%), dry skin (27%) and fatigue (25%). Most TRAEs were of mild or moderate intensity and manageable. There were two patients with grade 4 TRAEs and four patients discontinued treatment due to TRAEs. No treatment-related deaths occurred.
"Taiho Oncology remains committed to addressing unmet treatment needs in patients living with a broad range of cancers, and these data from the FOENIX-CCA2 trial demonstrate the clinical activity of futibatinib," said Volker Wacheck, Vice President, Clinical Development, Taiho Oncology, Inc. "We are looking forward to continued discussions with regulatory authorities around this important investigational therapy."
In March 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted for priority review the New Drug Application (NDA) for futibatinib in the treatment of patients with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic CCA harboring FGFR2 gene rearrangements, including gene fusions. The FDA provided an anticipated Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of September 30, 2022. The FDA previously granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for futibatinib in CCA in February 2021.
About Futibatinib
Futibatinib (TAS-120) is an investigational, oral, potent, selective and irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor of FGFR1, 2, 3 and 4. This irreversible binding to the ATP binding pocket of FGFR1-4 results in the inhibition of FGFR-mediated signal transduction pathways, reduced tumor cell proliferation and increased cell death in tumors with FGFR1-4 genetic aberrations. Futibatinib is being studied alone as a potential treatment for patients with advanced solid tumors with FGFR1-4 genomic aberrations, including cholangiocarcinoma, or in combination with chemotherapy or other therapies.
About Taiho Oncology, Inc.
The mission of Taiho Oncology, Inc. is to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families and their caregivers. The company specializes in the development of orally administered anti-cancer agents and markets these medicines for a range of tumor types in the U.S. Taiho Oncology's growing pipeline of selectively targeted anti-cancer agents is led by a world-class clinical development organization. Taiho Oncology is a subsidiary of Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. which is part of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. Taiho Oncology is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey and oversees its parent company's European and Canadian operations, which are located in Zug, Switzerland and Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
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2 Banales, J M, Marin, J JG, Lamarca, A, et al. Cholangiocarcinoma 2020: the next horizon in mechanisms and management. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 17: 557–588 (2020). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41575-020-0310-z#:~:text=Cholangiocarcinoma%20(CCA)%20includes%20a%20cluster,~3%25%20of%20gastrointestinal%20malignancies. Accessed March 2022.
3 The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Key statistics. https://cholangiocarcinoma.org/key-statistics/. Accessed May 2022.
4 Arai Y, Totoki Y, Hosoda F, et al. Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 tyrosine kinase fusions define a unique molecular subtype of cholangiocarcinoma. Hepatology. Apr 2014;59(4):1427-34.10.1002/hep.26890.
5 Javle M, Bekaii-Saab T, Jain A, et al. Biliary cancer: Utility of next-generation sequencing for clinical management. Cancer. Dec 15 2016;122(24):3838-3847.10.1002/cncr.30254.
6 Sia D, Losic B, Moeini A, et al. Massive parallel sequencing uncovers actionable FGFR2-PPHLN1 fusion and ARAF mutations in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Nat Commun. Jan 22 2015;6:6087.10.1038/ncomms7087.
7 Silverman IM, Murugesan K, Lihou CF, et al. Comprehensive genomic profiling in FIGHT-202 reveals the landscape of actionable alterations in advanced cholangiocarcinoma. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2019;37(15_suppl):4080-4080.10.1200/JCO.2019.37.15_suppl.4080.
8 Javle MM, Murugesan K, Shroff RT, et al. Profiling of 3,634 cholangiocarcinomas (CCA) to identify genomic alterations (GA), tumor mutational burden (TMB), and genomic loss of heterozygosity (gLOH). Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2019;37(15_suppl):4087-4087.10.1200/JCO.2019.37.15_suppl.4087.
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The partnership kicks off with the launch of the NEXT GAME Slide Collection
BRAINTREE, Mass. and EXETER, N.H., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear, and Bauer Hockey, the world's number one hockey brand, today launched an innovative product collaboration that enhances hockey athlete recovery using advanced footwear technologies. OOFOS and Bauer have teamed-up to launch a collection of NEXT GAME sandals that allow hockey athletes to start the recovery process the minute they step off the ice.
Skating applies pressure on ankles and joints in and near a player's foot, making recovery after ice time and during the off-season extremely important. The NEXT GAME slides feature OOFOS' OOfoam™ technology and patented arch support to absorb impact, reduce stress on the body and enable more natural movement. Combined, these innovative technologies help athletes recover more quickly and help prepare them for their NEXT GAME.
"As the leader in Active Recovery footwear, OOFOS is dedicated to maximizing athlete performance," says Steve Gallo, President of OOFOS. "There is no better feeling than pulling off skates after a tough game or training session and stepping into a pair of OOFOS. We share Bauer's commitment to player performance and are thrilled to work together to help boost recovery between skating sessions and make it easier for hockey players to perform at their best, day after day."
"Bauer and OOFOS are both hyper-focused on the performance of the athlete. Recovery is integral to performance, and it's a growing focus for athletes at all levels of the game," said Brad James, Senior Director of Strategy at Bauer. "Hockey players wear skates nearly all year, and when summer hits, athletes often switch to footwear that offers little to no support. Our NEXT GAME slides provide the opportunity for Active Recovery and support so that athletes maintain their strength between seasons and optimize performance between training and games during the season."
Perfect for sliding on and off between games or training sessions, the NEXT GAME slide collection by Bauer features OOFOS proprietary OOfoam ™ technology, which absorbs impact on a player's foot, ankle and body. Combined with a patented footbed design, OOFOS cradle the heel and arches for the optimal combination of soft and stable support. OOfoam™ technology is proven to absorb 37% more impact than traditional foam materials, reducing load and stress on joints, ankles and feet, so you can recover faster*. The full line of OOFOS has received the APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) Seal of Acceptance.
The Bauer-OOFOS NEXT GAME collection of slides will be available starting July 22, 2022, at OOFOS.com, Bauer.com and select hockey specialty stores in the US, Canada and internationally.
*Based on a 2018 University of Virginia School of Medicine Speed Clinic.
OOFOS is the global leader in recovery footwear, founded by a team of industry veterans looking to help runners and fitness enthusiasts recover better from their workouts. Made with revolutionary OOfoam™ technology, OOFOS are designed to absorb 37% more impact than traditional footwear. They reduce stress on joints to keep anyone, of any activity level, feeling their best. From professional athletes to casual walkers, OOFOS footwear will make your hard-working feet and body feel better – all you have to do is feel the OO. For more information, go to www.oofos.com.
Bauer Hockey is the world's most recognize designer, marketer and manufacturer of hockey equipment and is the No. 1 brand in hockey. Founded in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate with a blade attached to a boot, forever changing the game. Since then, Bauer Hockey has continued to develop the most south-after products in the industry, including the widely successful SUPREME®, VAPOR® and NEXUS® lines of products. For more information, visit www.bauer.com.
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Smart partners with Firstlight Media to establish the best OTT Video Platform for the PLDT Group
MAKATI, The Philippines and TORONTO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PLDT's wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is breaking new ground in OTT (over-the-top) video experience for its customers, with the deployment of Firstlight Media's cloud native OTT platform.
Firstlight Media will provide a seamless, cross-platform video infrastructure. This enables differentiated video experiences and a whole new suite of cutting-edge capabilities, without the cost or complexity of maintaining separate, distinct systems. The new platform offers the elasticity, scalability, and innovation of the cloud, while combining cloud-based innovation and in-country service delivery to optimize consumer experience.
The new video infrastructure will improve the delivery of services like Smart GigaPlay, which currently features exclusive or premium premieres of content resulting from studio and production partnerships. These include live sports and music events, top shows, and first-run films. The new platform will provide subscribers with access to TV channels, on-demand content, pay-per-view, and subscriptions to exclusive live streams.
"This team-up with Firstlight Media is part of PLDT and Smart's commitment to continuously elevate the experience of our customers," said PLDT Inc and Smart Communications President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio, who recently signed the partnership agreement with Firstlight Media CEO and Co-Founder André Christensen. "Video is one of the primary drivers of data usage in the country. We at PLDT and Smart always strive to deliver world-class video experience for our subscribers, whether they watch at home using their fiber connections, or on their mobile phones using LTE or 5G."
"Compelling interfaces and responsive, reliable delivery of high-quality content to any subscriber anywhere have become table stakes for the best OTT providers," said Christensen. "Our fast, flexible platform has made it possible for PLDT/Smart quickly to create a total experience that is second to none today, and that is future-proofed to enable rapid expansion to new engagement and monetization opportunities that lie over the horizon."
Joining Christensen in the signing ceremonies for Firstlight Media were Goutham Vinjamuri, Chief Operating Officer; Prabu Chelladurai, Vice President, Product & Customer Success; and Jim Vinh, Sales Lead for APAC; as well as Jake Mendoza, Customer Success Manager for PLDT.
"More and more, viewers are consuming content on mobile devices and in out-of-home environments," said Arvin L. Siena, Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy and Transformation Office for PLDT and Smart. "Using the scalability and the agility of the Firstlight Media platform, we are harnessing the efficiencies of the cloud to create a service that gives our subscribers greater control over the viewing experience, increasing their levels of engagement and improving consumer loyalty and satisfaction."
The new GigaPlay app was launched on March 26, at the start of the new University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) season.
Firstlight Media's OTT architecture uses a sophisticated, cloud-native technology stack to power the PLDT and Smart platform from end-to-end. This is expected to deliver significant improvements in performance, flexibility, agility, and scale, and offering best-in-class user engagement.
Firstlight Media has also partnered with various companies and apps with global audiences, including Struum, Rogers Sports & Media's Sportsnet in Canada, Arha Media & Broadcasting Private Limited's aha 2.0, and others.
About Firstlight Media
Firstlight Media is expediting OTT's transformation to ultra-scalable, cloud-based platforms that use artificial intelligence to drive true engagement and monetization for Tier 1 operators. Founded by a team with deep OTT video expertise and a strong track record of building successful B2B businesses, Firstlight Media is poised to capture the next wave of growth in premium OTT entertainment services. The company is headquartered in Toronto and has additional locations in Los Angeles, San Diego and Chennai, India. For more information, visit firstlight.ai.
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Deborah Roberts (ABC News Producer), Mike Paseornek (Founder, Lionsgate Motion Picture Production), David Sloan (Senior Executive Producer ABC Primetime), Jeff Mahshie (Creative Director, Donna Karan), Orlando Reece (VP/Category Development Officer, TelevisaUnivision), Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford (Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital), Dr. Rebecca Puhl (University of Connecticut, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health) and Patricia Nece (Chair, Obesity Action Coalition) will join a Panel Discussion Calling for Increased Respect and Representation of People of Diverse Body Sizes Across Film, TV, News and Advertising
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Media Empathy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a unified voice to foster a culture of empathy and support for people struggling to overcome disease-related stigma, will uncover the issues of weight stigma in mainstream media in the upcoming Spotlight on Weight Stigma report and panel discussion.
The "Spotlight on Weight Stigma'' report outlines the prevalent forms of weight stigma across all major media channels, including entertainment film and television, news media, advertising, magazines, and social media. The report, which draws on over two decades of peer-reviewed research, reveals the disturbing persistence of the negative portrayal of people with a higher body weight. In children's programming, nearly 75% of characters with a higher body weight are portrayed as evil, unattractive, unfriendly, or cruel.
"One of the most shocking findings of this report was how prevalent weight stigma is from the very first media our children view," said Helene Ellison, President and Founder of the Media Empathy Foundation. "Even more alarming was that these negative portrayals are increasing across multiple media platforms, which speaks to persistent societal blame that is learned from a very young age. We believe we can begin to shape a different kind of culture by having conversations and discussing solutions."
On June 29th, the Media Empathy Foundation is hosting a first-of-its-kind panel discussion addressing weight stigma in popular culture and media. Moderated by renowned journalist and ABC News Producer Deborah Roberts, the panelists include Mike Paseornek (Founder, Lionsgate Motion Picture Productions), David Sloan (Senior Executive Producer ABC Primetime), Jeff Mahshie (Creative Director, Donna Karan), Orlando Reece (VP/Category Development Officer, TelevisaUnivision), Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford (Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital), Dr. Rebecca Puhl (University of Connecticut, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health) and Patricia Nece (Chair, Obesity Action Coalition). The panel will address the disparaging, hurtful and harmful portrayal of people with a higher body weight across all media channels and explore solutions for a more inclusive future.
"The media has a profound influence in shaping public attitudes about body weight, and content creators have an important opportunity to combat harmful weight stigma and social discrimination," said Professor Rebecca Puhl, who is a researcher at the University of Connecticut and a leading global expert in weight bias. "Implementing change in the media is fundamental in efforts to create a society where people of all body sizes are treated with respect and dignity."
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a leading obesity medicine physician-scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, said: "The greatest harm is for people to avoid regular medical checkups and not get the medical attention they need and deserve due to stigma or judgment. There are many factors which make obesity a complex, progressive disease and there is no shame in seeking help. Let's start by eliminating the word 'obese,' a word that defines an individual and begin referring to people as 'living with obesity.' Together, we can recognize stigmatizing narratives and be compassionate to people of all sizes."
Additional takeaways from the report, which will be discussed in the upcoming panel, include:
- Stereotypically portraying people with higher body weight as lazy, undisciplined, and over-indulgent reinforces societal weight stigma.
- The dehumanization of people with higher body weight can be seen across all layers of weight stigma and media channels – from 'fat jokes' and dehumanizing graphics to operating room exposés and headless close-ups. These portrayals strip people with a higher body weight of their humanity and dignity.
- Although social media has provided new avenues for a diverse range of perspectives to be shared and heard, when these views are not reflected in mainstream media, their voices remain marginalized, discredited, and hindered in their ability to extend their reach to the public.
- While we are seeing an increase in more positive portrayals of people with a higher body weight, most of these portrayals continue to reinforce a narrative that only some bodies are acceptable, having to prove their worth along gendered, classed, and racial lines.
The report was conducted by Dr. Kirsten Ellison on behalf of the Media Empathy Foundation and involved a systematic review of academic research published between 2000 and 2022 that examines the content and prevalence of weight stigma in popular media. A total of 91 peer-reviewed studies were examined, including 18 quantitative and 73 qualitative studies.
The Media Empathy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to drive a change in culture, conversations, and perceptions that stigmatize people who are identified with any one of many health and medical conditions, and none more so than obesity. Our mission is to drive a change in culture, conversation, and perceptions around stigmatized diseases and remove barriers to care for those affected.
This initiative is made possible through the support of Novo Nordisk Inc.
For more information, please visit www.mediaempathy.org and connect with us on Twitter and Linkedln.
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This Energage award recognizes exemplary large companies in the region with more than 2,500+ employees
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service independent mortgage companies and the top VA and top Federal Housing Administration (FHA) (government-insured) lender in the U.S. in 2021, has earned the fifth spot in the 2022 Top Workplaces Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Region award, based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools.
This is the fourth time Freedom Mortgage Corporation has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the region by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newspaper recently recognized 178 companies and organizations as 2022 Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley region.
"We are honored Freedom Mortgage is recognized once again as a Top Workplaces company in the Philadelphia and Delaware region," said Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage president and CEO. "We strive to provide the right culture, benefits, and opportunities for our employees to thrive. This endorsement means so much because our employees ranked Freedom Mortgage so highly and shared that they enjoy working here."
Eric Rubino, Energage CEO, said, "During this very challenging time, the Top Workplaces program has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance. When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business."
In addition to being recognized as a 2022 Top Workplaces USA company, Freedom Mortgage has been recognized as a regional Top Workplaces company, consecutively over the years by The Indianapolis Star. Additionally, Freedom Mortgage was named one of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021) and joined the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll for being recognized for the eighth time as one of the fastest growing companies across the country.
For more information on Freedom Mortgage, please visit FreedomMortgage.com. To join the company, please visit the careers page: careers.freedommortgage.com/jobs/.
Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 14 years of culture research and the results from 23 million employees surveyed across more than 70, 000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit Energage or Workplaces.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Freedom Mortgage is an independent mortgage company that provides mortgage loans through wholesale and correspondent channels. One of the nation's largest non-bank mortgage lenders/services, the company is licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Freedom Mortgage was the #1 VA and #1 FHA (government-insured) lender in the U.S. in 2021 (Inside Mortgage Finance, 2021), and one of the mortgage industry's largest philanthropic supporters of the USO of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company is also renowned for its vibrant work environment where all team members can thrive. In 2021, Freedom Mortgage was named one of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces as well as in Top Workplaces USA. Additionally, the company joined the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll once again in 2022 for being recognized for the eighth time as one of the fastest-growing companies across the country. Freedom Mortgage's mission is to foster homeownership for all consumers across America. For more information, please visit FreedomMortgage.com.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CONTACTS:
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856-380-9073
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A traffic stop led to the search of a Cairo man's vehicle. During the search, the GBI found two kilograms of methamphetamine and $2,000 in U.S. Currency.
MOULTRIE – A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Grady County resident Melvin Sangster Jr., 60, who has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, along with the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office, Grady County Sheriff’s Office, and Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a joint investigation into methamphetamine trafficking by Sangster following a traffic stop on Georgia Highway 33.
Police performed a traffic stop as Sangster was traveling southbound toward Moultrie. During the stop, a Colquitt County Deputy deployed a K9 to conduct an open-air search around the vehicle. The K9 alerted and provided probable cause for a search of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of two kilograms of methamphetamine and $2,000 in U.S. Currency.
The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office is in Albany and services 42 counties in southwest Georgia. The office is a collaborative effort between the GBI, the Albany Police Department, the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, the Dougherty County Police Department, the Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office, and the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office, and is partially funded with Byrne/JAG grant funds.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MANTARO PRECIOUS METALS CORP. (TSXV: MNTR) (OTCQB: MSLVF) (FSE: 9TZ) (the "Company" or "Mantaro") is pleased to announce that it has completed an initial four diamond drill holes at the La Escarcha gold deposit located in the Golden Hill Property, Bolivia. To date, Mantaro has drilled a total of 720 meters under its maiden 5,000 meter drill program.
- Four diamond drill holes completed for a total of 720 meters, confirming down dip extensions of the La Escarcha gold deposit (See Figure 1).
- Initial drilling has successfully intercepted down dip extensions of the five primary gold bearing quartz shear zones historically exploited via surface open pit and underground workings at La Escarcha Mine, to depths of 150 meters beneath surface.
Craig Hairfield, Chief Executive Officer of the Company states, "We are extremely pleased with the progress made by our team and Leduc Drilling at La Escarcha. Core recovery has been excellent. The four holes drilled to date have all intercepted sulphidic quartz-carbonate veins and veinlets beneath mineralization mapped in underground workings. Mineralization is open in all directions and the next phase of drilling will initially target the southern and northern strike extensions of the system. The system remains open at depth. It is anticipated that the first batch of samples will be dispatched to ALS this week and assays are expected approximately 6 weeks after."
The initial holes are targeting down dip extensions of historically mined veins at La Escarcha open pit, aiming to confirm high-grade gold mineralization beneath the extent of historic mining (ie. below 60 meter depth). Drilling has successfully intercepted broad multiphase quartz shear zones typical of greenstone hosted orogenic gold deposits. The program has also confirmed down dip extensions of the historically mined C1, C2, C3, C and C4 gold bearing quartz shear zones at La Escarcha gold deposit, to depths of 150 meters beneath surface.
The vast majority of the diamond drilling was drilled in PQ diameter and reduced to NQ size at 150 meters depth in hole GH0003. Holes have been drilled from -34 ° to -61 ° dip, with hole lengths ranging from 170 to 250 meters, and an excellent core recovery of nearly 100%.
Additional drilling aims to further extend the down dip and strike extensions of the five key gold bearing structures at La Escarcha gold deposit. Thereafter, the drill programs focus will shift to the southern strike extensions of the Golden Hill vein system, beneath areas with historic surface workings, at the Gabby and Garrapatillia prospects. Drilling will then be utilized to test gold mineralization across the parallel vein swarm located directly west of La Escarcha at the Westfield prospect.
Dr. Christopher Wilson, Ph. D., FAusIMM (CP), FSEG, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. is a British Columbia company that holds a diversified portfolio of gold and silver focused mineral properties in Bolivia and Peru. The Company's holds an option to acquire up to an 80% interest in the advanced Golden Hill Property ("Golden Hill"), located in the underexplored, orogenic Bolivia Shield, Bolivia.
The Company also has an 100% interest in high-grade Santas Gloria Silver Property as well as a 100% interest in the San Jose, La Purisima, Cerro Luque and Huaranay Properties (the "Silver Properties"). The Silver Properties are all located in Peru.
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Company's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Anxiety Meter can test the anxiety levels of passers-by and refer the most stressed respondents to a free preventive check-up.
ZAGREB, Croatia, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past 3 years Croats have had some of the most stressful years. The country was struck by earthquakes and ranked 8th in the world regarding Covid-19 death rate per capita. Furthermore, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine looms too close to a nation that suffered the most gruesome wartime atrocities in recent history. All the above led to an alarming rise in mental health disruptions.
Research on mental health in Croatia during the pandemic and after the earthquakes suggests that the population has become more anxious than before. In particular, 50% of Croats have noticeable levels of anxiety and 20% deal with severe or extremely severe anxiety, yet this issue remains on the margins.
That is why Croatia Insurance, Bruketa&Zinic&Grey and Go2Digital designed an AI Anxiety Meter – digital city lights to measure anxiety levels of passers-by. The AI Anxiety Meter campaign aimed to expose the hazards of long-term emotional stress and the consequences of neglecting mental health.
The idea was to correlate the emotional state with the level of health risk people were exposed to and to offer a solution in real-time. The AI Anxiety Meter uses Google face mesh and automatic facial emotion recognition (FER) technology, along with other algorithms for facial expression analysis, to identify a combination of 8 emotions classified as anxiousness.
The respondents would stand in front of the screen, and give their consent by waiting 5 seconds for the application to screen their faces and show them their level of concern.
The most stressed respondents were referred to a free preventive health check-up, whereas those with lower stress levels were informed about the importance of maintaining mental health.
The campaign showed that an encounter with an ad could help you live a healthier life. People used to watch commercials, now commercials also look back at them, for a greater good – their mental health.
People queued to measure their anxiety levels. One-third of all passers-by interacted with the ad. The number of preventive check-ups in Croatia Insurance's health clinics increased by 31,22%.
The campaign might be over, but the AI Anxiety Meter will continue to be available in the Croatia Insurance mobile app – freely accessible to any interested parties.
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Uvalde school police chief defends Texas shooting response
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas school police chief criticized for his actions during one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history said in his first extensive comments, published Thursday, that he did not consider himself the person in charge as the massacre unfolded and assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response.
Pete Arredondo, the police chief of the Uvalde school district, also told the Texas Tribune that he intentionally left behind both his police and campus radios before entering Robb Elementary School. An 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two teachers behind a locked classroom door that the chief said was reinforced with a steel jamb and could not be kicked in.
Poor radio communications is among the concerns raised about how police handled the May 24 shooting and why they didn’t confront the gunman for more than an hour, even as anguished parents outside the school urged officers to go in.
Separately, The New York Times reported Thursday that documents show police waited for protective equipment as they delayed entering the campus, even as they became aware that some victims needed medical treatment.
Arredondo told the Tribune that from the hallway of the school he used his cell phone to call for tactical gear, a sniper and keys to get inside the classroom. He said he held back from the door for 40 minutes to avoid provoking gunfire and tried dozens of keys brought to him, but that, one-by-one, they failed to work.
“Each time I tried a key I was just praying,” he told the Tribune.
In the more than two weeks since the shooting, Arredondo’s actions have come under intensifying scrutiny from both state officials and experts trained in mass shooting responses. Steven McCraw, the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has said the school police chief, who he described as the incident commander, made the “wrong decision” to not order officers to breach the classroom more quickly to confront the gunman.
But Arredondo, who told the Tribune he believed that carrying radios would slow him down as he entered the school and that he knew that radios did not work in some school buildings, said he never considered himself the scene’s incident commander and did not give any instruction that police should not attempt to breach the building.
“I didn’t issue any orders,” Arredondo said. “I called for assistance and asked for an extraction tool to open the door.”
Arredondo has not responded to repeated interview requests and questions from The Associated Press.
Arredondo’s account and records obtained by the Times were published Thursday as law enforcement and state officials have struggled to present an accurate timeline and details. They have also made frequent corrections to previous statements, and no information about the police response has been formally released by investigators since the days that followed the attack.
According to documents obtained by the Times, a man who investigators believe to be Arredondo could be heard on body camera footage talking about how much time was passing.
“People are going to ask why we’re taking so long,” said the man, according to a transcript of officers’ body camera footage obtained by the newspaper. “We’re trying to preserve the rest of the life.”
Sixty officers had assembled on the scene by the time four officers made entry, according to the report. The two classrooms where the shooting took place included 33 children and three teachers.
Not all the victims were found dead when officers finally went inside: one teacher died in an ambulance and three children died at nearby hospitals, according to the records obtained by the Times, which included a review of law enforcement documents and video that have been gathered as part of the investigation.
The family of Xavier Lopez, 10, said the boy had been shot in the back and lost a lot of blood as he waited for medical attention.
“He could have been saved,” Leonard Sandoval, the boy’s grandfather, told the newspaper. “The police did not go in for more than an hour. He bled out.”
The records obtained by the Times offered other new details, including that the gunman, Salvador Ramos, had a “hellfire” trigger device meant to allow a semiautomatic AR-15-style rifle to be fired more like an automatic weapon, but did not appear to have used it during the attack. Ramos had spent more than $6,000 amassing an arsenal of weapons that included two AR-15-style rifles, accessories and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, according to the documents.
The Times reported that some of the officers who first arrived at the school had long guns, and that Arredondo learned the gunman’s identity while inside the school and attempted to communicate with him through the closed classroom doors.
Eva Mireles, one of the teachers who was killed, made a phone call to her husband, a Uvalde school district police officer, during the attack. The documents obtained by the Times show that Ruben Ruiz informed responders on the scene that his wife was still alive in one of the classrooms.
“She says she is shot,” Ruiz could be heard telling other officers as he arrived inside the school at 11:48 a.m., according to the body camera transcript obtained by the Times.
By 12:46 p.m., Arredondo seemed to give his approval for officers to enter the room, the Times reported.
“If y’all are ready to do it, you do it,” he said, according to the transcript.
About a week after the shooting, department of public safety officials said Arredondo was no longer cooperating with the agency and had not responded to interview requests from the Texas Rangers, the agency’s investigative unit.
Arredondo’s attorney, George E. Hyde, told the Tribune for Thursday’s story that Arredondo could not do an interview on the day the Rangers asked because he was covering shifts for his officers. Hyde said Arredondo is willing to cooperate with the Rangers investigation but would like to see a transcript of his previous comments.
“That’s a fair thing to ask for before he has to then discuss it again because, as time goes by, all the information that he hears, it’s hard to keep straight,” Hyde said.
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A battle over a winery once co-owned by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt continues.
In February, Pitt sued Jolie and her former company over what his claim called the "unlawful" sale of her stake in Château Miraval, a country estate and winery in the south of France acquired by the couple in 2008.
In a countersuit filed this week, obtained by CNN, Nouvel LLC, Jolie's former company, accused Pitt of "waging a vindictive war against" Jolie and "hijacking" control of the lucrative winery business they once shared.
Pitt and Jolie were married on the property in 2014 and would, according to Pitt's suit, spend the holidays there as a family.
After she did so, Nouvel alleges, Pitt "and his allies" took "illegal and malicious actions" with the intention to "injure" Jolie and Nouvel, "by devaluing its investments and depriving it of its proper role in the management of Chateau Miraval, the world-famous producer of rosé wine."
Nouvel is seeking at least $250 million in compensatory damages.
CNN has reached out to representatives for Pitt and Jolie for comment.
The countersuit states Pitt "masterminded a so-far-successful plan to seize control of Chateau Miraval" and mishandled trademark registrations that had "devastating financial consequences" for Nouvel.
"Pitt has frozen Nouvel out of Chateau Miraval and treats it as his personal fiefdom," the suit says.
It also says Pitt, "embarked on a multi-faceted, years-long campaign to seize control of Chateau Miraval and appropriate the company's assets for his benefit and that of his own companies and friends."
In his claim, Pitt had alleged that Jolie "did nothing to drive (the) growth" of the business, which he turned into a "multimillion dollar international success story."
Nouvel's countersuit disputes this, saying "Pitt refused to grant Jolie or Nouvel equal access to Chateau Miraval's records or an equal voice over management," effectively "holding the most significant part of her net worth hostage."
Jolie stepped away from the business in October 2021, selling Nouvel and its stake in Miraval, to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of Stoli Group, controlled by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler.
Pitt's lawsuit alleges the sale was unlawful because he and Jolie had agreed when they purchased Château Miraval that neither would sell without the other's consent. But Nouvel's countersuit alleges Jolie made the sale after negotiations between Jolie and Pitt that would have sold Nouvel to Pitt fell apart over "a provision designed to prohibit Jolie from publicly speaking about the events that had led to the breakdown of their marriage."
"Pitt knew that much of Jolie's wealth and liquidity were tied up in Nouvel and used that fact to try to force Jolie to agree to his unreasonable terms," her countersuit says.
Pitt's suit did not specify an amount sought for damages but included a request for "relief that the Court deems just and proper."
A dissolution of Pitt and Jolie's marriage was granted in 2019, but their legal battle over property and custody of their minor children has continued.
A California appeals court ruled last year that a retired judge who had been hired by both parties to arbitrate the custody dispute should be disqualified because of undisclosed ties to Pitt's attorneys.
In 2020, Jolie told Vogue India she split with Pitt for the sake of her children.
Pitt told GQ in 2017 he had quit drinking after having been "boozing" too much that past year.
In a June 2022 interview with British GQ, he talked about finding peace recently.
"I always felt very alone in my life," he told the publication, "alone growing up as a kid, alone even out here, and it's really not till recently that I have had a greater embrace of my friends and family."
This story has been updated to correctly reflect that the countersuit against Pitt was filed by Nouvel LLC and not Jolie personally.
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MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Am Law 200 law firm Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm's Real Estate practice group with the addition of partner Will Prince in Miami. Mr. Prince brings two decades of experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, and financing including leasing, commercial lending, acquisitions and dispositions, and real estate development.
"With the influx of new jobs in the market, particularly with investors and entrepreneurs, there is a strong demand for real estate guidance and we are fortunate to have Will rejoin our firm. He has experience being at the front lines of commercial and residential real estate negotiations, transactions, agreements, and his quality of work will be vital as we continue to grow," says Michael Marder, co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder. "Real estate has been a marquee practice area for our firm, and the addition of Will to the team further solidifies our presence in this robust market, and our commitment to bring the best talent to service our clients," says Gerald Greenspoon, co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder.
"In the last several years, South Florida has experienced tremendous growth resulting from an injection of capital across multiple industries including the real estate, technology, and financial services industries. To accommodate that growth, law firms have had to evolve in order to keep pace with South Florida's constantly changing economic landscape. What attracted me to Greenspoon Marder is the firm's objective to not only deftly service our clients' immediate needs, but also to provide superior legal counsel as our clients seek to strategically position themselves in this vibrant economic ecosystem. Additionally, the firm's full-service capabilities allow us to seamlessly address a multitude of client needs," says Mr. Prince.
In his real estate practice, Mr. Prince negotiates and drafts leases, lease amendments and terminations on behalf of proprietors and tenants for office, retail, industrial, warehouse, and mixed-use facilities. His expertise has assisted him in presenting lenders and borrowers in all aspects of commercial lending, including conventional, construction and permanent loans, multi-state financing transactions, and loan restructuring.
Greenspoon Marder LLP is a full-service law firm with over 200 attorneys and more than 20 office locations across the United States. With operations from Miami to New York and from Denver to Los Angeles, our firm attracts some of the nation's top talent in key markets and innovation hubs. Our core practice areas include Real Estate, Litigation, and Transactional Services, complemented by the capabilities of a full-service firm. Greenspoon Marder has upheld a spot on The American Lawyer's Am Law 200 as one of the top law firms in the U.S. since 2015, and our goal is to provide exceptional client service by developing a thorough understanding of each client's business needs and objectives in order to provide strategic, cost-effective solutions. For more information, visit www.gmlaw.com.
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BLUE BELL, Pa., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it will release its second-quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Unisys will host a conference call with the financial community on Thursday, August 4 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.
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5 killed as Russia pounds eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) - A Ukrainian official says Russian shelling has killed five civilians over the past 24 hours and wounded 21 more in the eastern Donetsk province, where Russia has stepped up its offensive in recent days.
Donetsk governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said in a Telegram post on Wednesday morning that two people were killed in Avdiivka, one in Sloviansk, one in Krasnohorivka, and one in Kurakhove.
“Every crime will be punished,” he wrote.
Kyrylenko on Tuesday urged the province’s more than 350,000 residents to flee, saying that getting people out of Donetsk is necessary to save lives and enable the Ukrainian army better to defend towns from the Russian advance.
Donetsk is part of the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking industrial area where Ukraine’s most experienced soldiers are concentrated.
Pro-Russian separatists have fought Ukrainian forces and controlled much of the Donbas for eight years. Before the invasion this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of the two self-proclaimed separatist republics in the region. He also sought to portray the tactics of Ukrainian forces and the government as akin to Nazi Germany’s, claims for which no evidence has emerged.
Russian forces also hit Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city further to the north, with missile strikes overnight, the governor of Kharkiv region Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram on Wednesday.
Three districts of the city were targeted, Syniehubov said, and a university building was destroyed, as well as one administrative building. Three people, including a toddler, sustained injuries, according to the governor.
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A man accused of shooting three people in a Dallas hair salon in May has been indicted on seven counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon as a hate crime, according to the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.
"A Dallas County Grand Jury has returned multiple indictments on Jeremy Smith, 37, charged in connection to shootings allegedly motivated by bias or prejudice against Asian Americans -- thus classified under Texas law as a hate crime," the DA's office said in a news release Tuesday.
The grand jury met August 4, according to the DA's office.
Smith was arrested May 16 and remains in the Lew Sterrett Justice Center on a $700,000 bond, the DA's office said.
CNN has reached out to Smith's attorney, Don Guidry, for comment.
Suspect fired multiple shots and fled, affidavits said
On May 11, Smith entered Hair World Salon, a Korean-owned business, with a .22 caliber rifle and began shooting, according to the probable cause affidavits obtained by CNN. He fired approximately 13 times, hitting three people before running back to his vehicle and fleeing, according to the affidavit.
One person was shot in her right forearm, one was shot in the foot and one was shot in the lower back, the affidavit states.
Authorities have surveillance video of a man who matches the complainants' description running back to a vehicle, the affidavit says. The affidavit describes the vehicle seen on the surveillance video as a red Honda Odyssey minivan.
Smith said he was in the area of the shooting at the time, the affidavit states, adding that he owned two guns: a .380 handgun and a .22 caliber rifle "that looks like an 'AK-47,' " and he was the only person with access to his vehicle. A .380 handgun magazine with four live rounds in it was found in the suspect's pocket when he was taken into custody.
On May 16, a search warrant for Smith's vehicle was executed and police found a cell phone, a Jimenez .380 handgun, a gun magazine with four live rounds and a box of Winchester .380 ammunition with six live rounds, the affidavit states.
Police interviewed Smith's girlfriend who told them Smith had been in a motor vehicle crash about two years ago with an Asian male, and since then, Smith "has had near panic attacks when he is around anyone of Asian descent. Anytime the suspect (Smith) is around anyone of Asian descent he begins having delusions that the Asian mob is after him or attempting to harm him. Due to the delusions, the suspect has been admitted to several mental health facilities," according to the affidavit.
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Scopio's CE-Marked Full-Field Bone Marrow Aspirate™ Application provides an enhanced hematology workflow by utilizing AI and imaging of vast numbers of cells to overcome limitations of manual microscopy
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scopio Labs, developer of Full-Field Cell Morphology™ imaging and AI-powered analysis platforms to support laboratory professionals in the detection of cancers, anemia, infections, and other blood-related diseases, announced today the launch of the Full-Field Bone Marrow Aspirate™ (FF-BMA) Application. This platform is the first to enable a complete digital workflow for bone marrow aspirate scanning and analysis. Scopio's high resolution Full-Field imaging and AI-driven Decision Support System brings a much-desired digital transformation to hematopathology. With embedded remote analysis capabilities over a secure hospital network, the application provides the ability to review the aspirate from any location, in the lab or from remote sites, eliminating the need for a manual microscope to perform a BMA review.
Bone marrow acts as a "blood cell factory," where blood cells are born and reach maturation before being transferred to the peripheral blood. When a malignancy or disease occurs, the factory malfunctions and certain cell populations are over or under-produced. Bone marrow aspirates are routinely performed and analyzed to detect both benign and malignant blood disorders, such as leukemias, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome and more.
"Reviewing bone marrow aspirate is an art form – it is a complex and intricate analysis predominantly performed by trained hematopathologists or hematologists," said Amy Meitus, MD, Chief Product Officer at Scopio Labs. "Scopio's FF-BMA platform provides a digital end-to-end solution that augments physicians' capabilities. Our AI-powered Decision Support System provides the clinician with an in-depth explanation for every suggestion offered, engendering a level of trust and transparency crucial for confident decision making."
Until now, standard bone marrow aspirate review was conducted manually via microscopic analysis of cells, with guidelines recommending review of at least 500 cells per sample. Scopio's Full-Field imaging provides hematologists with a digital copy of the slide at 100X magnification while the AI-powered Decision Support System analyzes thousands of cells throughout the sample. Lab experts are then provided with a comprehensive analysis of various characteristics of the sample, including a 500-cell differential that correctly represents the distribution of thousands of cells across the sample. As such, Scopio overcomes the limitations of manual microscopy and review, which no other morphology solution has done previously.
"We are excited to bring this novel and much needed application to the market. Whereas tissue pathology has reached the digital age, hematopathology has remained analog – until now," said Itai Hayut, Co-Founder and CEO of Scopio Labs. "As the first digital decision support tool for bone marrow aspirate analysis, this application is creating a wave of anticipation among specialists. Bone marrow is the key to diagnosing certain cancers, such as leukemia and multiple myeloma, but are notoriously complex samples to analyze. Having a trustworthy digital solution is a boon to hospitals and laboratories around the world."
The FF-BMA Application operates on Scopio's X100 and X100HT, the same devices as the Full-Field-Peripheral Blood Smear™ Application, providing a scalable solution for hospitals and lab networks looking to digitize hematology diagnostics and testing processes. Contact Scopio Labs for more information about availability within the EU.
About Scopio
Scopio Labs is transforming cell morphology analysis, offering a suite of fully digital applications and platforms that enhance clinical workflows. By assisting lab experts with faster, earlier, and accurate detection and diagnosis of disease, Scopio expedites patients' access to life-saving treatments.
Solving the tradeoff between field-of-view and resolution, Scopio enables labs to assess and analyze cell morphology at unprecedented scale and depth. The company's combination of high-resolution imaging and an AI-powered decision support system makes the diagnostic process more efficient and consistent across the continuum of care.
Scopio Labs' FDA-cleared, CE-marked X100 and X100HT with the Full-Field Peripheral Blood Smear Application is in full commercial use across the U.S. and Europe. To learn more, visit https://scopiolabs.com/.
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COON RAPIDS, Minn., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Words can't describe this Al Parent custom built home. Inspired by Georgian architecture, it sits on a 3+ acre cul-de-sac lot rising above the Rum River with incomparable and stunning panoramic views. The 77,000 Queen size brick exterior is illuminated perfectly by the architecturally placed landscape lighting. Walk the trails behind for a breathtaking view of the back of the home. Play the jukebox in the Rock & Roll diner that takes you back to the 50's! Relax the day's stresses away in the sauna, after an invigorating workout in the fitness room. Prepare a sumptuous meal in the fully equipped kitchen complete with Sub Zero freezer, vegetable fridge, Corian counter tops! The upper level bonus room has it's own bathroom and is pre-wired for a complete home theatre. The spacious main floor Owner's Suite is decked out with large dual closets, marble surfaces, and a washer and dryer for convenience.
Proudly presented by the Chris Fritch Team eXp Realty
763-746-3997
- Ramsey has a population which is estimated at just over 26,000 people.
- Ramsey covers 28 square miles and is bordered by both the Rum and Mississippi Rivers.
- Ramsey is home to over a hundred businesses such as Connexus Energy, Life Fitness, Ace Solid Waste, and Vision Ease Lens.
- Ramsey is working to develop a new downtown, The COR.
- Ramsey offers two championship public golf courses—The Links at Northfork and Rum River Hills.
- Ramsey has two regional parks, three major City parks, and a network of trails and neighborhood parks.
- Ramsey is served by 55 paid on-call Fire Fighters that also contract Fire/Rescue coverage for Nowthen. Firefighters operate out of 2 Fire Stations in Ramsey and 1 Station located in Nowthen.
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Leading intimate care brand launches products to cleanse and soothe delicate skin
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, personal care and wellness have risen to the top of our daily to-do lists as a way to feel better physically and mentally. In fact, even as consumers start to fall back into more "normal" routines, many still plan to continue using their personal care routine as a way to relax and unwind*. Even the smallest additions to your typical routine can make you feel pampered and refreshed. Winding down the day with a soothing bath or shower and taking time for your full body skin care regimen can make all the difference. Intimate care leader, Summer's Eve®, is making skin care for the intimate area more luxurious than ever to create a moment of daily self-care for consumers. This month, the brand is excited to launch its Spa collection that will take cleansing and pampering to a new relaxing level. The new line includes the Spa Luxurious Wash and Spa Intimate Skin Serum that is now available to enhance the everyday intimate care routine!
As the experts in intimate care, Summer's Eve® knows the importance of caring for the intimate skin, which is why they launched the new Spa Luxurious Wash – the first step to cleansing the external vaginal area and leaving the skin hydrated. This new addition to the Summer's Eve® family gently cleanses with a creamy, silky lather for a moisturized, fresh after shower feel. The wash is also pH balanced to match the intimate area's natural pH range and gives a relaxing spa experience with its calming chamomile fragrance blended with essential oils. Summer's Eve® Spa Luxurious Wash provides long-lasting freshness and leaves skin feeling pampered.
Elevating daily routines, Summer's Eve® expanded its lineup of products to include the Spa Intimate Skin Serum. This regimen addition will make every day feel like a spa day. Ideal for after showering, grooming, or before bed, the Spa Intimate Skin Serum can be applied to the external vaginal area to comfortably hydrate, smooth and soften delicate intimate skin. This product is gentle, safe and pH balanced for the external intimate area and is formulated with skin-loving ingredients such as Vitamin E, Aloe and Coconut Oil. Summer's Eve® Spa Intimate Skin Serum is the perfect last step to your at-home spa day experience to leave you feeling, rejuvenated and ready for relaxation. Studies show that nine out of ten women agree, the new Summer's Eve Spa collection pampers your intimate skin**.
"For years, our brand has been dedicated to providing gentle intimate care for women, and now, with many of our brand fans also being beauty-enthusiasts, we wanted to create something special for them to enhance their daily routine," said Jeanne Collins, Vice President of Marketing at Prestige Consumer Healthcare. "The new Spa collection brings luxurious, Spa-worthy intimate care so that every woman has the opportunity to elevate their day-to-day cleansing and pampering."
The Summer's Eve® Spa Collection and the Summer's Eve® full suite of brand products are created for a woman's most intimate area. Every product is gynecologist tested, and gentle enough to use every day and free from dyes, alcohol and parabens.
The new Summer's Eve® Spa Collection will be supported by the brand this spring and summer through marketing initiatives on social, digital and via PR. The line is now available in food, drug and mass retailers nationwide as well as on Amazon.
Visit www.summerseve.com or follow the brand on Facebook or Instagram for more information!
About Summer's Eve®
Summer's Eve® has focused on cleansing products just for women since 1972. As the trusted leader in intimate care, the brand is known for developing personal care products that are gynecologist and dermatologist-tested for safety and help women feel fresh every day. As the needs of women around the world change, Summer's Eve® is dedicated to evolving and offering a wide range of products that fit within a woman's life. Learn more at www.summerseve.com.
About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
The Company markets and distributes brand name over-the-counter products throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company's brands include Monistat® and Summer's Eve® women's health products, BC® and Goody's® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Chloraseptic® sore throat treatments, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, The Doctor's® NightGuard® dental protector, Efferdent® denture care products, Luden's® throat drops, Beano® gas prevention, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia. Visit the Company's website at www.prestigebrands.com.
*Mintel: US Personal Care Consumer Market Report 2021
**RTi, Summer's Eve Spa Wash IHUT Report, October 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician Partners, LLC, a leading value-based primary care physician group and managed service organization, today announced that Goran Jankovic has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer effective on June 27, 2022. Mr. Jankovic will be a member of Physician Partners' Executive Leadership Team as a key thought partner reporting to Chief Executive Officer Mike Polen.
Mr. Jankovic brings a wealth of relevant experience to his new role with over 20 years of corporate finance and operational leadership expertise, including approximately 15 years in the healthcare sector.
"We're excited to be appointing Goran as a member of our leadership team," said Physician Partners CEO Mike Polen, "he has significant experience managing all aspects of corporate finance and driving meaningful value creation for an organization. His background in healthcare growth organizations, both on the provider and payor side, is a perfect fit for what we are working to accomplish in this rapidly evolving world of value-based healthcare."
"I'm excited for the opportunity to join such an innovative and strong executive team in its mission to transform healthcare," said Mr. Jankovic. "I look forward to deploying my financial expertise and managed care experience to help drive growth while improving the lives of patients across the country."
Most recently, Mr. Jankovic served as an advisor to the CEO at a large, value-based care provider organization. Previously, Mr. Jankovic was the Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance, and Treasurer of WellCare Health Plans. During his 13 year tenure, he served in progressive financial leadership roles establishing and leading corporate finance, capital markets, treasury operations, corporate development, risk management, enterprise procurement, and national real estate. He played an instrumental role in driving WellCare's growth and maturation from approximately $4 billion to $30 billion in annualized revenue at the time of company's sale to Centene in 2020.
Mr. Jankovic holds a B.S. in Finance and an M.B.A. from the University of Central Florida. He also currently serves on the board of Mirra-PrimeAccess.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, Physician Partners is one of the leading national primary care platforms enabling payors and providers to transition to value-based care. Driven by its mission to transform sick care to Better Health care, Physician Partners delivers 5-Star outcomes to more than 140,000 lives across eight states for Medicare Advantage, Medicare ACOs, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has tapped retired Lt. Gen. Terry Wolff, a former three-star Army general and former National Security Council official during the Obama administration, to coordinate billions of dollars security assistance being sent into Ukraine.
Wolff recently joined the Biden White House but his appointment has not been formally announced, according to a White House official who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Wolff as Army officer served three tours of duty in Iraq and has held senior roles at the Pentagon, Joint Staff, and State Department. He was tapped by the Obama administration in 2015 to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for the global coalition to counter the Islamic State.
Wolff’s latest appointment comes as Biden on Thursday announced that he was sending a new tranche of $800 million of security assistance to Ukraine, including heavy artillery and drones. The president, who has already approved the dispersal of about $3.4 billion in military assistance, said he will soon seek approval from Congress for additional security assistance for Ukraine.
Congress approved $6.5 billion for military assistance last month as part of $13.6 billion in spending for Ukraine and allies in response to the Russian invasion.
— By Aamer Madhani
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Putin tries to claim Mariupol win but won’t storm holdout
— China’sXi urges dispute resolution, opposes sanctions
— EXPLAINER: What’s the impact if Europe cuts off Russian oil?
— Biden announce s new military assistance for Ukraine
— AP-NORC poll: Many say Biden not tough enough on Russia
Follow all AP stories on Russia’s war on Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Mariupol City Council says as many as 9,000 civilians could be buried in mass graves in the village of Manhush outside Mariupol.
In a post on Telegram, the city council quoted Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko calling the site ”the new Babi Yar.”
“Then Hitler killed Jews, Roma and Slavs. And now Putin is destroying Ukrainians. He has already killed tens of thousands of civilians in Mariupol,” he was quoted as saying. “This requires a strong reaction from the entire world. We need to stop the genocide by any means possible.”
In a separate statement earlier Thursday, Boychenko alleged the Russians had dug huge trenches near Manhush, 20 kilometers (about 12 miles) west of Mariupol, and were “hiding their war crimes” by dumping bodies there.
On Thursday evening, Ukrainian media published satellite photos of Manhush, showing what they said were mass graves similar to the ones discovered in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha. The accuracy of these claims and images could not be immediately verified.
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KYIV, Ukraine — No residents could be evacuated from the encircled city of Mariupol on Thursday due to continuing Russian shelling of agreed-to humanitarian corridors, Ukrainian deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk said in a Telegram post on Thursday evening.
“No happy news out of Mariupol. Everything has been hard-going,” she wrote. “On the Russian side, everything has been very difficult, chaotic, slow, and of course, dishonest.”
“We apologize to the residents of Mariupol who did not get to be evacuated today. Shelling began at the evacuation point, which is why the humanitarian corridor had to be closed.”
In the same post, Vereshchuk acknowledged that on Wednesday, a four-bus convoy was allowed to transport 79 civilians from Mariupol to Kyiv-controlled territory in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhhia region – a development she said “gave her hope.”
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Russia’s foreign ministry has announced that it has barred U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and 27 other prominent Americans from entering the country.
In a statement on its website Thursday, the ministry said that the move came as a response to “ever-widening anti-Russian sanctions” brought on by the Biden administration. It claimed to be targeting top executives, public intellectuals and journalists shaping what it referred to as “the Russophobic narrative” prevailing in US public debate.
Alongside Harris and Zuckerberg, the ban includes top defense and justice officials; the CEOs of LinkedIn and Bank of America; high-profile foreign affairs commentators; as well as the editor of the Russia-focused Meduza news website.
In a statement Thursday, the ministry said that the travel bans would apply “in perpetuity” and that the sanctions list would be updated “shortly” in responsible to the “hostile actions” of Western authorities.
Similar restrictions were imposed on 61 Canadian citizens, similarly accused of spearheading “Russophobic” policies. Those sanctioned include Cameron Ahmad, director of communications to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Canadian Special Operations Forces Commander Steve Boivin.
Also on Thursday, Russia ordered the closure of all consular missions maintained in the country by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, expelling all their non-Russian staff in retaliation to similar moves by the Baltic states.
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KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian official raised the possibility of a Ukrainian airstrike against the strategically important bridge linking Crimea to the Russian mainland. His statement on Thursday prompted angry denouncements from top Russian political figures.
Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, was asked in an interview with Ukraine’s Radio NV whether Kyiv would be able to hit the $4 billion Kerch bridge, which is Moscow’s only direct road link to the peninsula, in order to stem the flow of military resupplies channeled through it.
“Had we been able to do it, we would have already done it,” Danilov said in response. “If there is a possibility, we will definitely do it.”
He did not clarify whether Kyiv currently has the capability to carry out an attack.
The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, branded Danilov’s statement “nothing else than the announcement of a possible terrorist act” and “unacceptable.”
Speaking at a regular press briefing on Thursday, Peskov added that “all security measures” were in place around the Kerch bridge and “other strategic facilities.”
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LONDON — Western officials say Ukraine will need economic and military support for months to come as the war grinds into a long conflict.
As Russia’s invasion enters a new phase focused on the eastern Donbas region, an official said Putin “is still in a position to win” the war, but not quickly.
Speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence, two Western officials said Russia might be able to surround and destroy the bulk of Ukraine’s forces and make territorial gains. An aim of taking all of the Donbas and securing a land bridge to Crimea is “potentially within reach” for Russia’s forces.
However, officials said it is far from certain Russia will achieve that goal. They said Russia had learned some of the lessons of past failures in northern Ukraine, and was showing more effective command-and-control.
But they said Russia was still feeding troops into its eastern offensive “piecemeal” and advancing in long columns of vehicles along roads, leaving its forces vulnerable to attack.
Officials said they also have not yet seen a major push up from the south, which would allow Russian forces to trap Ukraine’s troops in a pincer movement. Partly that is due to 5,000 to 10,000 Russian troops attempting to overcome the last pocket of resistance in the port city of Mariupol.
— By Jill Lawless
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LISBON, Portugal — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Portugal to support a European ban on Russian gas and oil to help his country’s war effort.
Speaking via video conference to the Portuguese parliament on Thursday, Zelenskyy asked the European Union member to help “speed up” sanctions and the delivery of more military aid.
“I hope that you will also advocate a boycott of Russian oil and gas on the EU level,” he said. “The Russian occupiers killed people purely for entertainment, killed them inside their homes and in vehicles in which children were traveling.”
The Ukrainian leader drew a parallel between his country’s fight against Russian aggression and Portugal’s 1974 Carnation Revolution, the military coup by left-leaning officers that overthrew an authoritarian regime and ushered in democracy.
“The Portuguese know how to rid themselves of a dictatorship. … I know that our nations understand each other,” he said during his speech that earned him a standing ovation by lawmakers.
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The mayor of the besieged port city of Mariupol says Russian troops are burying Ukrainian civilians killed in the conflict in order to cover up “military crimes.”
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko claimed that the Russians buried hundreds of civilians killed in Manhush outside Mariupol.
Boychenko said that “the bodies started disappearing from the streets of the city,” charging that the Russians were “hiding the trace of their crimes and using mass graves as one of the instruments for that.”
He said that the Russians dug huge trenches near Manhush, 20 kilometers (about 12 miles) west of Mariupol. “They are taking the bodies of the dead residents of Mariupol in trucks and throw them into those trenches.” He said during an online briefing.
“They are hiding their military crimes,” he said.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he is sending another $800 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine in the coming days, calling it the “frontlines of freedom” as it defends itself against a Russian invasion.
This $800 million arms package raises to $3.4 billion the amount of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine since the Russians began their invasion Feb. 24.
Biden says he will ask Congress next week to approve billions more dollars in aid for Ukraine because the assistance package passed last month is now “almost exhausted.” He said officials were still sorting out the appropriate amount to request.
Biden said the U.S. has “the capacity to do this for a long time” as it ships arms to Ukraine, but must work harder to maintain international pressure on Russia in retaliation for its invasion.
Biden said despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claims, “There is no evidence yet that Mariupol is completely fallen.” Ukrainian forces and civilians are encircled in a massive steel plant in the city and Biden called on Russia to provide humanitarian corridors so that civilians may flee safely.
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is making it easier for refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine to come to the United States from Europe while trying to shut down an informal route through northern Mexico that has emerged in recent weeks.
A program announced Thursday will streamline refugee applications for Ukrainians and others fleeing the fighting. But it will no longer routinely grant entry to those who show up at the U.S.-Mexico border seeking asylum, as thousands have done since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began almost two months ago.
The U.S. says it expects to admit up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and about 15,000 have come since the Feb. 24 invasion, mostly through Mexico. Officials said that, starting Monday, that route will no longer be an option except in extreme circumstances.
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WASHINGTON — A Treasury official says the United States will provide an additional $500 million in financial assistance to Ukraine to help it sustain salaries, pensions and other government programs.
The official was not authorized to speak publicly ahead of an announcement on Thursday, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, along with Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko.
The new funding comes on top of $500 million in economic aid that President Joe Biden unveiled in March.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings dominated by conversations over how to manage the spillover from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
— By Fatima Hussein and Chris Megerian
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KYIV, Ukraine — Denmark’s prime minister has announced during a visit to Kyiv that her country will more than double the amount it has given to Ukraine to buy weapons.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Thursday that Denmark will donate 600 million kroner ($87.4 million). Standing alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she called it a “new, significant contribution.”
Frederiksen said the total Danish military contribution is now 1 billion kroner. Denmark also will assist Ukraine in the clearing mines in areas that are under Ukrainian control.
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This story corrects kroner to dollar conversion.
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BERLIN — The U.N. migration agency says the number of people displaced within Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began has risen to 7.7 million.
The Geneva-based International Organization for Migration said Thursday that more than 600,000 additional people were displaced within the country in the first 17 days of April.
The figures from the IOM came a day after the U.N. refugee agency said the number of people who have fled Ukraine since the war began on Feb. 24 has risen to more than 5 million.
The IOM said that more than half of the internally displaced people, mostly in the east of the country, reported a lack of some food products. It said their most pressing problems include cash and access to financial support, followed by medicines.
Ukraine had a pre-war population of 44 million.
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WARSAW, Poland – Poland’s Foreign Ministry says that Poland has frozen the bank account of the Russian Embassy in Warsaw over suspicions it was being used for purposes that were “not good.”
Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina said Thursday that the account was frozen by prosecutors. He said that Poland’s embassy and consulates in Russia have been exposed to various retaliatory steps — with roads around the embassy in Moscow dug up for the past two weeks, complicating entry to and exit from the compound.
He said that almost prevented the departure of Polish diplomats expelled by Russia in the international spat over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Jasina didn’t give further details of the action by prosecutors. According to the Business Insider portal, prosecutors ordered the freezing of the embassy account and that of Russia’s trade mission in Poland for six months shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, saying the money in the accounts may be used to finance terrorism.
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LONDON — Britain’s government has announced new sanctions against leaders in Russia’s army responsible for “committing atrocities on the frontline.”
The Foreign Office said Thursday that it’s targeting several Russian generals and military commanders including Lt. Col. Azatbek Omurbekov. Authorities say the so-called “Butcher of Bucha” commanded forces that occupied the town outside Kyiv where multiple reports of war crimes and civilian killings have surfaced.
Omurbekov and several others were subject to a travel ban and asset freeze. British authorities also said Thursday that they are expanding their sanctions list to individuals and companies that are supporting President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. They include Oleg Belozyorov, CEO of logistics company Russian Railways, and Russian weapons suppliers and manufacturers such as Kalashnikov Concern.
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MILAN — Italian energy company ENI has signed a deal with the Republic of Congo to increase natural gas production and supply to Italy, as part of European moves to cut dependence on Russian energy over its invasion of Ukraine.
The deal signed Thursday comes on top of recent deals to increase production and delivery from Algeria and Angola. Italy currently gets some 38% of its natural gas from Russia, and has signed deals to replace about half.
The new deal signed in Brazzaville calls for a new liquefied natural gas project that is expected to launch next year with a capacity of up to 4.5 billion cubic meters a year for export. ENI said it also agreed to back sustainable energy projects in the central African country.
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KYIV, Ukraine — An adviser to the Ukrainian president says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision not to storm the last remaining Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol means that the Russian military is unable to perform the task.
Oleksiy Arestovich, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Thursday that “they cannot physically capture Azovstal,” a giant steel plant that is Ukraine’s last stronghold in the strategic Sea of Azov port.
Arestovich’s statement followed Putin’s attempt to claim control of Mariupol even though Ukrainian defenders have continued to fight at Azovstal. Putin ordered his defense minister not to send troops to storm the plant and to block it instead.
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HELSINKI — Latvia’s Parliament has approved a statement accusing Russia of carrying out genocide against the Ukrainian people.
The statement approved unanimously Thursday by the Baltic country’s 100-seat Saeima legislature pointed to extensive testimony and evidence of crimes committed by the Russian military in Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol and elsewhere.
It said that, as a member of the United Nations, Council of Europe, European Union and NATO, Latvia cannot accept Russia’s actions. Neighboring Estonia’s Parliament agreed later Thursday on a similar statement.
The Latvian statement also called on EU member countries to stop importing Russian oil and gas immediately.
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MOSCOW — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says that Russia’s military operation in Ukraine “continues according to plan” although President Vladimir Putin has ordered his forces not to storm the Azovstal steel plant, the last holdout of Ukrainian forces in the port city of Mariupol.
Peskov told reporters on Thursday that “there was and still is an opportunity for Ukrainian troops to lay down their arms and come out via established corridors.”
He said that “the operation continues according to plan” and that Mariupol “has been liberated.” Asked whether the order not to storm the steel plant represented a change of plans, he said that “this is a separate facility where the remaining group of Ukrainian nationalists is completely blocked.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/live-updates-ukraine-russia-vying-for-control-in-east/ | 2022-04-21T21:51:03Z |
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Developing countries will access new climate funding and finance tools to address climate change, thanks to a Finance Strategy launched by the NDC Partnership in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, launched the new Strategy with NDC Partnership Co-Chairs, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda of Jamaica, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, and The Right Honourable Alok Sharma of the United Kingdom, COP President and Member of Parliament, to support developing countries implement their climate commitments.
The Finance Strategy targets money and support for developing countries, harnessing a unique cooperation model to drive sustainable national, regional and international transformation.
The Strategy will:
- Strengthen country capacity, deploying specialist advisors to sectoral ministries and national development banks,
- Guide countries developing NDC financing strategies with Development and Implementing Partners to align NDCs with wider development plans, and
- Facilitate private sector buy-in on financing strategies to enable the implementation of NDCs.
The new Finance Strategy builds upon the Partnership's recent work, which has seen USD1 billion mobilized to support developing countries' climate action. Yet, much more is needed. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 's Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change, warns that we are not on track to meet the 1.5°C target above pre-industrial levels established in the Paris Agreement.
Following COP26, countries have shifted their focus to implementation of climate commitments, but climate action requires unprecedented speed and scale. In its World Energy Transition Outlook, NDC Partnership Member, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates USD51 trillion is needed in cumulative energy investments alone to achieve the 1.5°C scenario (2021-30).
"As a small island developing state, the 1.5-degree goal of the Paris Agreement is not an abstract target but a matter of survival," said Prime Minister Holness. "That is why the development and launch of the NDC Partnership's Finance Strategy is so important and timely."
"The Partnership's Finance Strategy provides a strong signal to members and global leaders that raised ambition in developing countries must be urgently matched with large-scale, predictable and timely financing," added Minister Samuda.
COP President Alok Sharma added: "At COP26 we made significant progress, but now is the time to turn commitments into action. The Partnership has shown that by combining countries' leadership with a coordinated response from international partners, technical and financial support can be mobilized effectively."
About the NDC Partnership
The NDC Partnership brings together more than 200 members - including 115 countries, developed and developing, and 80 institutions - to deliver ambitious climate action that helps achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governments identify their NDC implementation priorities and the support needed to produce actionable policies and programs. This informs a tailored package of expertise, technical assistance, and funding, for members.
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‘Off-kilter’ Wild move on from loss to Blues; Spurgeon fined
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild fell behind St. Louis early. Then they fell into a pattern of frustration-fueled gaffes in a 4-0 loss to open their playoff series. Even Jared Spurgeon, a perennial Lady Byng award candidate for sportsmanship, took one of the Wild’s five penalties in the third period. He cross-checked Pavel Buchnevich and was fined $5,000 by the NHL. The Wild have to figure out the Blues quickly with Game 2 coming up Wednesday night. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/03/off-kilter-wild-move-on-from-loss-to-blues-spurgeon-fined/ | 2022-05-03T22:55:58Z |
New Plant Based Heavy Whipping Cream Is A Versatile Alternative That Adds Depth and Richness
NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Crock® today announced the launch of their Plant Cream, a new plant-based alternative to dairy heavy whipping cream that can be used in endless cooking and baking recipes. The newest innovation offers a no-sacrifice substitute with an easy 1:1 swap with dairy, elevating meals to be more rich and flavorful.
Their new Plant Cream is the latest extension of the Country Crock Plant Based line of dairy-free and vegan products. In addition to being dairy-free, Country Crock Plant Cream is soy-free and certified plant-based by the Plant Based Foods Association (PFBA). With 29% less saturated fat than dairy heavy whipping cream, it's the perfect plant-based heavy cream replacement.
"Country Crock Plant Cream is a must-have, secret weapon ingredient to have in the kitchen. Its versatility and delicious taste make it perfect for vegetarians, dairy intolerant or plant curious consumers," said Natalie Cooper, Brand Lead, Country Crock. "We believe that once consumers make the switch, they will find surprising ways to enjoy it, including reheating leftovers, making ultra-creamy pastas, or baking a delicious dessert."
To celebrate the new Plant Cream, Country Crock recently launched the "We Defied Dairy" campaign. This campaign demonstrates how Country Crock Plant Cream along with Country Crock Plant Butter is made with delicious plant-powered ingredients, giving customers all the taste of heavy whipping cream and butter but without the heaviness of dairy. The campaign includes spots on Connected TV, Linear TV, and digital platforms.
Country Crock Plant Cream is available nationally at Kroger and soon to be Publix as well as regionally in retailers including Price Chopper, Piggly Wiggly Alabama, Albertsons, Safeway and United Supermarkets. To find a retailer near you, please visit: https://www.countrycrock.com/store-locator. To learn more about Plant Cream, visit https://www.countrycrock.com/our-products/plant-cream.
Country Crock has created rich and creamy spreads from the middle of the country to the middle of your table. For over 30 years our products have started with farm-grown ingredients that we slow-churn to perfection with ingredients like plant-based oils, water, and a touch of salt. Our portfolio includes our Original Spreads, Plant Butter, and Plant Cream. To learn more, please visit https://www.countrycrock.com/ and check out @countrycrock on Instagram for recipe inspiration.
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Clinton campaign lawyer acquitted of lying to FBI in trial linked to Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign was acquitted Tuesday of lying to the FBI when he pushed information meant to cast suspicions on Donald Trump and Russia in the run-up to the 2016 election.
The jury in the case of Michael Sussmann deliberated on Friday afternoon and Tuesday morning before reaching its verdict.
The case was the first courtroom test of special counsel John Durham since his appointment three years ago to search for government misconduct during the investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign. The verdict represents a setback for Durham’s work, especially since Trump supporters had looked to the probe to expose what they contend was sweeping wrongdoing by the FBI.
The trial focused on whether Sussmann, a cybersecurity attorney and former federal prosecutor, concealed from the FBI that he was representing Clinton’s campaign when he presented computer data that he said showed a possible secret backchannel between Russia-based Alfa Bank and Trump’s business company, the Trump Organization. The FBI investigated but quickly determined that there was no suspicious contact.
The bureau’s then-general counsel and the government’s star witness, James Baker, testified that he was “100% confident” that Sussmann had told him that he was not representing any client during the meeting. Prosecutors say he was actually acting on behalf of the Clinton campaign and another client, and that he hid that information so as to make it seem more credible and to boost the chances of getting the FBI to investigate.
Lawyers for Sussmann deny that he lied, saying that it was impossible to know with certainty what he told Baker since they were the only participants in the meeting and neither of them took notes.
They argued that if Sussmann said he wasn’t acting on the Clinton campaign’s behalf that that was technically accurate since he didn’t ask the FBI to take any particular action. And they said that even if he did make a false statement, it was ultimately irrelevant since the FBI was already investigating Russia and the Trump campaign and would have looked into the Alfa Bank data no matter the source.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. ("Nutex Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NUTX), a physician-led, technology-enabled integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 21 micro hospitals in 8 states and primary care-centric, risk-bearing physician networks, today announced that it has been named an honoree for the Houston Business Journal's 2022 Houston Innovation Awards.
Nutex Health is one of 14 companies that have been selected for the Houston Business Journal's Fourth Annual Houston Innovation Awards. According to the Houston Business Journal, to qualify for this honor, "a company's product, procedure, business evolution or other innovation must have been implemented in the past 16 to 18 months and must have contributed to the growth of the business."
Since its merger with Clinigence Holdings on April 1, 2022 and listing on NASDAQ on April 4, Nutex Health's business model has evolved from standalone micro hospitals to include a cloud-based population health data analytics platform as well as risk-bearing independent practice associations (IPAs) which are in the process of being launched around some of its hospitals.
"We are very honored to be named a recipient of this Innovation award. The concept of a micro hospital integrated with an IPA is a unique concept, and we hope to replicate this model around the country in the very near future. We believe that our model will deliver higher-quality care that is also more cost-efficient," stated Tom Vo, M.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Nutex Health.
The honorees will be featured in the Houston Business Journal's September 23 weekly edition. There will also be an awards luncheon on Thursday, September 22, at the Marriott Marquis Downtown from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. is a physician-led, technology-enabled healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. The Company has two divisions: a Hospital division and a Population Health Management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates 21 facilities in eight different states. The division implements and operates different innovative health care models, including micro hospitals, specialty hospitals and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). The Population Health Management division owns and operates provider networks such as Independent Physician Associations (IPAs). Through our Management Services Organizations (MSOs), we provide management, administrative and other support services to our affiliated hospitals and physician groups. Our cloud-based proprietary technology platform aggregates clinical and claims data across multiple settings, information systems and sources to create a holistic view of patients and providers, allowing us to deliver greater quality care more efficiently.
Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words or phrases "will", "will likely result," "expected to," "will continue," "anticipated," "estimate," "projected," "intend," "goal," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks, known and unknown, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Such uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully combine our legacy operations of the combined company, to execute our growth strategy, economic conditions, dependence on management, dilution to stockholders, lack of capital, changes in laws or regulations, the effects of rapid growth upon the Company and the ability of management to effectively respond to the growth and demand for products and services of the Company, newly developing technologies, the Company's ability to compete, conflicts of interest in related party transactions, regulatory matters, protection of technology, lack of industry standards, the effects of competition and the ability of the Company to obtain future financing. Such factors could materially adversely affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed within this press release.
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Opptly's direct sourcing solution broadens access to clients' greatest asset: talent
HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opptly, an AI leader and Direct Sourcing pioneer, is proud to announce its partnership with Beeline, the leading solution provider for managing the extended workforce. Opptly's advanced proprietary AI, intuitive user experience, and ever-expanding talent communities—both Opptly's own and their clients' private ones—allow companies to take full advantage of new talent sources and modernized ways of connecting talent and work.
With this partnership, Opptly delivers Beeline's clients a direct sourcing solution that broadens access to optimal talent, accelerates speed, and drives scale. The solution also works with JoinedUp by Beeline to better manage the shift-based workforce.
"Direct sourcing is a great way for our clients to manage the 'talent triangle' of right cost, quality, and speed," said Brian Hoffmeyer SVP Market Strategies, Beeline. "The partnership with Opptly provides both Beeline and JoinedUp clients with a streamlined option to manage their public and private talent communities with a provider that offers great, proprietary AI-enabled technology."
Opptly leverages best-in-class data science, skills focus search and match capabilities, and AI/machine learning to help organizations win in an intensely competitive market for talent.
"There has never been a more exciting time to effect positive change by pushing the boundaries of AI and the ways in which we influence the connection between job seekers and hiring companies," said Lori Hock, CEO of Opptly. "We are excited to address this critical demand in partnership with Beeline as we continue to leverage our combined capabilities, Beeline Extended Workforce Platform and Opptly's AI-Powered Direct Sourcing Platform, to provide maximum benefit to our clients and the workforce."
Opptly has revolutionized the way talent and work connect. With our purpose-built AI, intuitive user experience, and expert curation partners, Opptly has created a single platform that powers our direct sourcing solution and accelerates optimal matches between job seekers and hiring companies. We're changing the course of the workforce industry, using AI to effect positive change, and help companies win in an intensely competitive market for talent.
Opptly. Talent search meets talent found. Learn more at opptly.ai.
Beeline is the world's largest independent provider of cloud solutions for sourcing and managing the complex world of contingent labor, enabling companies to increase profitability and flexibility by utilizing an agile mix of employee and non-employee talent.
Our software helps procurement, sourcing, and human resources professionals optimize costs, reduce risks, and add value to their services procurement and contingent workforce programs. JoinedUp by Beeline optimizes shift-based workforce needs by filling more shifts faster. Together with Beeline Extended Workforce Platform, customers experience the most comprehensive management of their contingent workforce.
We have the deepest, most seasoned team of contingent workforce solution professionals. From our locations around the world, we deliver innovative technology, end-to-end global and localized customer engagement services, and value-added capabilities which help many of the world's largest enterprises meet their most critical talent needs. To learn more, visit beeline.com.
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New hotel pays homage to the Austrian capital's imperial history while offering a modern approach to ultra-luxury hospitality in Vienna
HONG KONG, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Vienna opens today, August 1, making its debut as the fifth European property in the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® portfolio and the brand's first in the German-speaking market. Located at Petersplatz, one of the city's most famous squares, the hotel is steps from the celebrated Graben, Kohlmarkt, and Tuchlauben pedestrian streets, renowned for luxury shops and restaurants, and close to many of Vienna's cultural and historical sites. The property joins Rosewood's esteemed collection of European properties that includes Rosewood London, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany, Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, and Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid.
Rosewood Vienna occupies the former headquarters of the eminent financial institution, the Erste Group Bank AG. The 19th-century landmark is comprised of buildings of historic pedigree including the apartment in which Mozart lived and wrote The Abduction from the Seraglio. Today, the bank has been transformed into a hotel of singular luxury with 71 spacious guestrooms and 28 suites. A brasserie on the sixth floor and rooftop bar offer sweeping views of Vienna's Old Town. The property is home to Asaya Spa for integrated well-being, which will incorporate therapies and spa treatments inspired by Austria's wellness traditions beginning in September 2022. Rosewood's distinguished style of service and signature A Sense of Place® philosophy characterize the property with the timeless grace, elegance, and imperial élan that define Vienna as a destination of choice for new and established Rosewood guests.
"The opening of Rosewood Vienna offers today's ultra-luxury travelers a new kind of Viennese lifestyle, one that is imbued with the rich history of the destination yet the modern and cosmopolitan outlook befitting this dynamic European capital," says Alexander Lahmer, Managing Director of Rosewood Vienna. "We are thrilled to open our doors to a distinctive hospitality experience in one of the world's greatest cities."
Vienna conveys the rich heritage of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, stands as a cosmopolitan gateway to Eastern Europe, and represents a modern world capital. Steps away from the hotel in the city's Old Town sits the gothic cathedral of St. Stephen, the Hofburg Imperial Palace complex, and the seat of the Hapsburgs, with prized collections of silver, porcelain, tapestries, furniture and art, including Old Masters at the nearby Kunsthistorisches Museum. More than a million prints and drawings, late Gothic to the present day, are part of an unprecedented and unmissable treasure at the Albertina museum. The Upper Belvedere Palace is a showcase of Viennese Modernism, with masterworks by Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, and Gustav Klimt, including the painter's dazzling tableau, The Kiss.
Influenced by the rich artistic heritage of Vienna, visual art is a hallmark of Rosewood Vienna, with work by contemporary artists in its guestrooms and throughout the property. Evocative murals painted by Austrian artist Marie Hartig embellish Salon Aurelie, the hotel's luminous lobby lounge. Among the decorative palm fronds, flora, and butterflies, inspired by Vienna's splendid Palmenhaus (Palm House) art nouveau conservatory, guests enjoy the ambiance of a chic Viennese coffee house.
Vienna is a city of music, in churches and palaces, concert halls, and theaters. Two of the world's leading performing arts organizations, the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera, perform in spectacular venues, the Musikverein and the Wiener Staatsoper respectively, along Vienna's famed Ringstrasse boulevard. The Staatsoper is also the venue for a uniquely Viennese tradition, the Vienna Opera Ball, held each February.
The reimagining of a grandly proportioned neoclassical bank building, designed in 1835 by Austrian architect Alois Pichl, into a 21st-century luxury hotel was realized by two Vienna architecture firms, A2K and BEHF, with décor by the London interior design studio Alexander Waterworth. Kroenland, a Viennese firm, created the brasserie and rooftop bar on the property's sixth and seventh floors, spaces that take advantage of unrivaled settings. The restaurant Neue Hoheit incorporates classical Austrian millwork suggestive of Vienna's legendary coffeehouses and cafés. Asaya Spa, on the fifth and sixth floors, displays a restful palette of light blue, gray, ecru and greige, with contemporary lighting by the acclaimed Viennese manufacturer Bakalowits and views of Vienna rooftops.
Interior designer Alexander Waterworth has fashioned a luxury residential domain, a home away from home. A warm, refined residential style imbues 71 guestrooms and 28 suites that extend over four of the hotel's seven floors. A neutral color palette in guestrooms conveys warmth and gracious refinement, with a background for an abundance of details such as handcrafted brass wall light fixtures whose design takes inspiration from an edelweiss, the Austrian alpine flower. The light-filled spaces reflect the unique heritage and design style of the cosmopolitan capital and feature custom-made furnishings, including a mini-bar of walnut, leather, and locally sourced gray marble, and an opulent bathroom vanity that features made-to-order lighting from one of Vienna's leading manufacturers. Distinctive fabrics by Backhausen, the distinguished company established in 1849 and renowned for its Wiener Jugendstil patterns, embellish finishings from curtains to chairs, tissue boxes, and bedside notepads. In collaboration with art and styling curation agency Atelier27, commissioned works by leading international artists include illustrations, archival photography with printed gold leaf, paper cuts, lithographs and wall sculptures.
The presidential suite, Hoffmann House, is named after the visionary Viennese modernist architect and designer, and a founder of the Wiener Werkstätte, the avant-garde design company. The grandly proportioned 1,916-square-foot suite includes a master bedroom, living room, entertainment area, kitchen, and a dining room with seating for eight. The splendid suite is suffused with Viennese ambiance, from the commissioned chandelier by the renowned firm J.L. Lobmeyr to Backhausen fabrics and bathroom furnishings based on Wiener Werkstätte designs. From the living room, a French balcony provides a privileged view of Petersplatz. Located on the third floor, the suite assures the ultimate in privacy with a separate entrance on Milchgasse. Hoffmann House may be connected to up to seven guestrooms as needed. In addition to commissioned art and sculpture, the suite's rooms are decorated with art glass and objets d'art by European artists that enhance the sense of place.
Vienna has long been a cultural crossroads and culinary influences come together in a wholly original fashion at Rosewood Vienna's restaurant Neue Hoheit (New Highness), located on the hotel's sixth floor. The brasserie serves European dishes alongside Austrian classics, based on seasonal market ingredients. In addition, a josper grill of beef, fish, and vegetables complements charcuterie and seafood. Neue Hoheit's dining room and show kitchen offer diners distinct, interrelated spaces and an outdoor terrace. The Garden Room and Secret Garden offer private indoor and outdoor dining. Neue Hoheit affords striking views of Old Town rooftops, St. Peter's Church, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. On the seventh floor, the rooftop cocktail bar draws inspiration from a classic speakeasy. The intimate boíte, designed by interior designer Kroenland, features handcrafted cabinetry, a stow for a collection of rare vintages and international spirits, and a menu of classic and innovative cocktails ensuring amiable and memorable evenings.
The entrance to Neue Hoheit Brasserie and Bar is located on Tuchlauben, where elevators take guests directly to the sixth floor's restaurant, Garden Room, and Secret Garden and the seventh -floor's rooftop bar. With its unique setting, Neue Hoheit Brasserie and Bar is set to become an epicenter of gastronomy and nightlife for Vienna residents and hotel guests alike. Meanwhile, Salon Aurelie will offer an elegant and modern Viennese coffee house experience in the hotel's residential-style lobby space, serving light bites and beverages ranging from finger sandwiches, pastries and cakes to tea and aperitifs.
Asaya Spa, the first at a Rosewood property outside of Asia, extends over floors five and six of Rosewood Vienna and offers four treatment rooms and a social suite, relaxation area, sauna, steam bath, and experience shower. Asaya Spa at Rosewood Vienna has uncommon views of the dome and bell towers of St. Peter's Church and offers a range of therapies, spa treatments, and wellness programs with Viennese influences.
Rosewood Vienna's Pavilion, located on the first floor, is a suite of elegant spaces for social events and business meetings. Designed to accommodate up to 110 individuals in four rooms, its configurations can be adjusted to purpose, from board meetings to receptions. State-of-the-art technology addresses every audio-visual requirement. For al fresco gatherings, the Garden Room and Secret Garden, on the sixth floor, provide indoor and outdoor space for up to 60 guests.
Vienna abounds with enriching experiences open to all visitors, including museums, palaces, historical sites, concert halls, and theaters. In addition, through the hotel's "Discover My Vienna" program, guests can explore the city through thoughtfully selected cultural activities personally curated and guided by local experts. These charming excursions include shopping for Augarten porcelain, designing tailormade shoes at Scheer boutique, and authentic culinary experiences at Zur Herknerin, a traditional Austrian tavern.
For more information and reservations, please visit www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/vienna.
Housed in a historic 19th-century building that was the former headquarters for Erste Group Bank AG, Rosewood Vienna is ideally situated on Petersplatz, one of the most famous squares in Vienna's Old Town. It is also just steps away from the city's most luxurious shopping and dining and its most famous historical sites. The fifth European property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will serve as an unsurpassed gateway to one of the region's most charming destinations. Combining the best of European architecture and designed with a refined yet modern style, the hotel offers 99 spacious guestrooms and suites, all of which feature separate spaces for entertainment and relaxation. One of the hotel's top accommodations. Hoffman House, is a 1,916-sq.-ft. Presidential Suite, offering the ultimate in luxurious amenities and design. The property features a variety of dining and entertainment options, including a rooftop cocktail bar with exceptional views of the city and a bright and vibrant European brasserie. Rosewood also features Asaya wellness facility which serves as a private sanctuary for relaxation away from the busy sights and sounds of the city.
For more information, please visit rosewoodhotels.com/vienna
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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages a global collection of 30 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 18 countries. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand's A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location's history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world's most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. Rosewood Residences are defined by the brand's commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Digital Turbine investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 26, 2021 and May 31, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Digital Turbine during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
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Which 17-inch laptop backpack is bes
Working from anywhere has become common since businesses realized workers don’t need to be in the office to be productive. But to do so, you need a laptop and some accessories.
The tools you need don’t come cheap, though, so it’s critical that you take good care of them. That is where a great laptop backpack comes in, large enough to accommodate your display size and some components. A great choice for 17-inch laptops is the SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack.
What to know before you buy a 17-inch laptop backpack?
Check the exact dimensions
The bag’s maker might say it’s suited for a 17-inch laptop, but not everybody’s 17 inches are the same. That seems strange, but unfortunately, some manufacturers round up their measurements.
The best solution for this is to check your laptop’s exact dimensions. Remember that “17 inches” is the specification for the display, so the bezel around it could add a third of an inch. Then check the dimensions of the laptop compartment and compare them to the overall dimensions of your laptop.
Not all are approved by the TSA
It is crucial to have locks on your laptop backpack, and some have these security features built in. But if you regularly go through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration will want to take a peek inside.
Putting it through the scanner yourself is easy, as you can quickly open the locks. But if your bag is in checked luggage, the TSA might have a problem. For that reason, approved locks let the TSA use special master keys to go through your bag without having to break it open or damage the locks.
Comfort is the key
You must feel comfortable carrying your laptop backpack. Check that the straps have thick padding so it doesn’t cut into your shoulders, and it’s helpful if the bag has lower-back support. Some bags are designed for hefty devices, and you’ll often find a chest strap connected to the shoulder straps. This helps further with even weight distribution.
What to look for in a quality 17-inch laptop backpack
Durable fabric and fasteners
Key components for any laptop backpack are durable materials and sturdy fasteners. Most laptop bags use canvas, which is resistant to tearing, abrasions and rough handling. A good-quality bag also uses solid clips, rugged zippers and high-strength straps.
Water-resistant for extra protection
Your bag might protect your laptop from bumps and scuffs, but you never know when you’ll be caught in the rain or snow. A good-quality laptop bag is treated with a water-resistant coating to ensure no moisture or liquids enter the compartments. But remember that unless specified, bags aren’t necessarily waterproof. It will protect your laptop in a thunderstorm but you definitely shouldn’t go swimming with it.
Support for mobile charging
Working remotely means you must always ensure your devices are fully charged. That can be difficult if you are running to a boarding gate or waiting to catch a taxi. An excellent solution is a laptop bag that has a dedicated space for a power bank and makes charging-cable management easy. This lets you feed a cable through the bag to your mobile phone (often in a pocket on the shoulder strap) to charge while on the move.
How much you can expect to spend on a 17-inch laptop backpack
The average price of a laptop backpack largely depends on its manufacturer, size and additional functions. A basic laptop bag with minimal padding costs $20-$40, while a solid bag with extra pockets retails for $60-$90.
17-inch laptop backpack FAQ
Do some bags have built-in chargers?
A. Yes, some laptop bags have small solar panels on the back so you can charge a mobile device. But these aren’t really effective, as it takes a long time to charge this way. Less common are bags that have built-in power banks — but these, too, must be recharged regularly.
Is a laptop bag compatible with a Macbook?
A. Yes, as there are no bags specifically manufactured for Macbooks. As long as the dimensions are correct, a Windows-based laptop or Apple Macbook will fit inside and be protected the same.
What’s the best 17-inch laptop backpack to buy?
Top 17-inch laptop backpack
SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA Laptop Backpack
What you need to know: This backpack has ample space for your device, a portable keyboard and a few accessories.
What you’ll love: To keep everything where it belongs, the backpack has sturdy zippers on all six compartments, a reinforced carrying handle and padded shoulder straps. It also has a convenient strap that quickly slides over telescopic handles of trolley bags or suitcases.
What you should consider: SwissGear is a top brand, but the price tag might be a bit much for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top 17-inch laptop backpack for the money
Nubily Waterproof Extra Large TSA Travel and Laptop Backpack
What you need to know: Made from robust fabrics and sturdy zippers, this laptop backpack is large enough to accommodate laptops up to 17.3 inches.
What you’ll love: On the side is a dedicated USB port that connects to a power bank inside. This lets you quickly charge your mobile device while keeping it safe in your pocket. The bag is approved by the TSA, as it opens flat for a quick inspection.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have a built-in power bank, so you’ll need to supply your own.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
What you need to know: This backpack has broad shoulder straps and a reinforced handle to minimize the stress of lugging your laptop and accessories around.
What you’ll love: It has three large compartments that close via sturdy zippers, with two smaller pockets for easy access. It has two water-bottle pouches and a soft-lined pocket for sunglasses.
What you should consider: It doesn’t open flat, so getting it through airport security might be a hassle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Flossy is rapidly expanding across the country, to bring life-changing dental care to the uninsured and underserved
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flossy, a company bringing high quality, affordable dental care to everyone, today announced $14.7M in funding. Flossy is changing the way people pay for dental care by helping connect everyone to a high quality dentist at an affordable price, with no upfront costs. TTV Capital led the Series A with participation from current investors Slow Ventures, 8VC and Clocktower Technology Ventures. Other investors include SV Angel and the founders of Carbon Health, Flatiron Health, Modern Animal, FabFitFun, GOAT, Tradesy and others.
With Flossy's latest round, it has raised $17.8M in total. The company, which was founded by serial healthcare entrepreneurs Miles Beckett and Steve Seigel, is currently operating in Arizona, New Mexico and Michigan. Flossy will use the funds to further scale across the country to give everyone, especially the uninsured and underserved, access to the highest quality dental care.
Flossy is the first pay-as-you-go discount dental solution that connects patients to a highly rated dentist at an affordable price, with discounts of up to 50%. Due to a dental visit backup during the pandemic, 94% of adults plan to visit the dentist in 2022. However 76 million of these adults, many of which are seniors, are uninsured for any sort of dental work. They are forced to pay entirely out of pocket for critical dental care, racking up thousands of dollars in bills a year.
"We've seen how many Americans struggle to understand their dental insurance, often finding out the hard way that their policies are capped, and their deductibles and copays cover far less than they expect. And for those who are uninsured, they don't even attempt to see a dentist," said Miles Beckett, co-founder and CEO of Flossy. "We are completely changing the way that patients receive dental care, offering discounted and transparent pricing, a curated dental experience and financing options for patients that have been traditionally underserved in the system. This is what the future of dental care looks like and we couldn't be more grateful to our new and existing investors for helping us on this important journey."
Flossy is committed to providing the highest quality dental experience for patients, including:
- A curated network: Flossy rigorously evaluates and only accepts the top 20% of dentists from its dental network partners, ensuring patients don't have to sacrifice quality of care. While a typical dentist might have a Net Promoter Score of 2, Flossy has an NPS of 82.
- Discounted pricing: Flossy provides patients with up to 50% off normal rates through its network partnerships and direct deals with practices at no upfront cost.
- A modern, on-demand experience: Flossy delivers the very best patient experience with online booking, beautiful provider profiles, transparent pricing, digital payments, and affordable financing. Due to the strong relationship with its partners, Flossy is able to get patients same day, next day and weekend appointments with top dentists, which is critically important when dealing with a time-sensitive, painful issue.
"We are excited to partner with the experienced team at Flossy and help them realize their vision of bringing affordable dental care to everyone," said Mark Johnson, Partner at TTV Capital. "A tech-supported solution like Flossy has been a long time coming, and we can't wait to see the massive impact they have on the lives of patients and providers alike, as they scale nationwide."
Not only does Flossy serve patients, but it elevates the clinician like never before, building them a beautiful, custom profile and collating all of their reviews from across the internet to give patients a new level of comfort when booking. Patients are able to see each clinician's discounted pricing structure with Flossy and instantly book their appointments online. Additionally, clinicians receive payment for their services from Flossy in 15 days drastically outpacing the standard 60-90 day pay out that they receive from dental insurance companies.
"Flossy has been a game changer for our business here in Arizona, bringing me more patients than I ever could have expected during a difficult time for the dental industry," said Dr. Fadi Naioom of Restoration Dental. "Instead of having to figure out things like how to take online payments and offer online booking, Flossy's platform allows me to focus on what I do best: giving the highest quality care to my patients, helping them feel and look better at an affordable price."
For more information about Flossy and to book an appointment, visit: http://www.Flossy.com
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Paul Pelosi gets 5 days in jail, 3 years of probation in DUI
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges related to a May crash in California’s wine country and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation.
Paul Pelosi already served two days in jail and received conduct credit for two other days, Napa County Superior Court Judge Joseph Solga said. Paul Pelosi will work eight hours in the court’s work program in lieu of the remaining day, Solga said during Paul Pelosi’s sentencing, which he did not attend.
State law allows for DUI misdemeanor defendants to appear through their attorney unless ordered otherwise by the court.
As part of his probation, Paul Pelosi will also be required to attend a three-month drinking driver class, and install an ignition interlock device, where the driver has to provide a breath sample before the engine will start. He will also have to pay nearly $7,000 in fines, the judge said.
Paul Pelosi was arrested following a May 28 crash in Napa County, north of San Francisco, after a DUI test showed he had a blood alcohol content of .082%, just over the legal limit.
Officers responding to the crash after 10 p.m. near the wine country town of Yountville said they found Pelosi in the driver’s seat of a 2021 Porsche Carrera and the other driver standing outside a sport utility vehicle, according to the complaint.
California Highway Patrol officers reported that Pelosi was “unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred, and he had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.”
Pelosi offered to officers his driver’s license along with an “11-99 Foundation” card when asked for identification, the complaint says. The 11-99 Foundation supports CHP employees and their families.
Prosecutors filed the case as a misdemeanor because of injuries to the 48-year-old driver of the SUV. They have declined to identify the driver, saying the person has requested privacy.
In an interview with investigators from the district attorney’s office, the driver reported pain in his upper right arm, right shoulder and neck the day after the crash. He said he also had headaches.
Pelosi was released on $5,000 bail after his arrest. Speaker Pelosi was in Rhode Island to deliver the commencement address at Brown University at the time. Her office has declined to comment.
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY:Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA) between June 28, 2018 and September 2, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Akebia securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Akebia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4028 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 May 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) vadadustat was not as safe in treating NDD-CKD patients with anemia as defendants had represented; (2) as a result, defendants overstated the PRO2TECT Program's clinical prospects; (3) accordingly, defendants also overstated vadadustat's overall commercial and regulatory prospects; and (4) as a result, Akebia's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Akebia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4028 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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Kitchen sponges harbor more bacteria than kitchen brushes, researchers say
Published: Jun. 9, 2022 at 9:53 AM EDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago
(CNN) - Do you have a sponge or brush in your kitchen sink?
If you have a sponge, listen up.
Kitchen sponges hold on to way more bacteria than a kitchen brush does.
Researchers at a Norwegian food research institute say that a “single sponge can harbor a higher number of bacteria than there are people on earth,” including salmonella.
This happens because the sponge stays wet and humid, and it collects food residue. This is a great environment for bacteria looking to grow.
It really doesn’t matter how often you clean the sponge or how often, bacterial growth is just hard to avoid in a wet sponge.
Because brushes dry out, the bacteria die.
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New associate certification exam from CNCF and The Linux Foundation will test foundational knowledge and skills using Prometheus, the open source systems monitoring and alerting toolkit
VALENCIA, Spain, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, and The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the new Prometheus Certified Associate (PCA) exam. The PCA is a pre-professional certification designed for engineers or application developers with special interests in observability and monitoring within the Prometheus ecosystem.
The PCA is modeled after Kubernetes certifications such as KCNA, CKA, or CKAD and is intended for candidates who have passed these certifications or have completed Prometheus-specific training or Cloud Engineer bootcamps. The exam is now in Beta testing and will be generally available later in 2022.
According to CNCF's 2021 Cloud Native Survey, the use of Prometheus in production has reached 65%, an increase of 43% year-over-year. Production users include organizations like Adidas, Slack, JPMorgan Chase, Verizon, and Uber. Prometheus was the second project to join CNCF in 2016 and the second project to graduate in 2018, following only Kubernetes.
"As cloud native stacks have grown and matured, observability has become crucial for visibility into application metrics, performance, alerting and insights," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF. "Prometheus is a key element of this, enabling organizations to build a foundation of observability. The PCA exam will allow developers to demonstrate their proficiency in Prometheus ecosystem and cloud native observability concepts."
PCA will consist of a multiple-choice, online certification exam testing entry-level skills and knowledge around best practices for monitoring cloud native applications and infrastructure and the ability to improve application performance through observability data. Successful candidates will be able to recognize when something is wrong with an implementation, monitor and gain insight into performance, debug issues, and feed data into other systems, including QA, security, and automation. The existing "Monitoring Systems and Services with Prometheus'' training course can be helpful for those new to Prometheus.
"There is an ongoing talent shortage in the cloud space, and the only way to address it is to get more individuals trained and certified in these emerging technologies," said Clyde Seepersad, SVP, and general manager of training & certification at The Linux Foundation. "We have seen tremendous interest in Prometheus training as adoption of this impactful technology has increased, which is a fantastic starting point. This new certification will allow individuals skilled in this technology to verify their abilities to employers, helping advance their careers while beginning to address this talent gap."
The exam is being developed in partnership with Certiverse. As demonstrated with The Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) and Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) exams, the company's online exam development platform brings high-quality certifications to market with the speed required to keep IT content current and relevant.
More information about the exam and topics to be covered in it is available here. Those interested in enrolling in the Beta may do so for free here. Additional details on exam availability will be announced in the coming months.
About Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Cloud native computing empowers organizations to build and run scalable applications with an open source software stack in public, private, and hybrid clouds. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts critical components of the global technology infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. CNCF brings together the industry's top developers, end users, and vendors, and runs the largest open source developer conferences in the world. Supported by more than 500 members, including the world's largest cloud computing and software companies, as well as over 200 innovative startups, CNCF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation. For more information, please visit www.cncf.io.
About the Linux Foundation
Founded in 2000, the Linux Foundation is supported by more than 1,000 members and is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, open standards, open data, and open hardware. Linux Foundation's projects are critical to the world's infrastructure including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, and more. The Linux Foundation's methodology focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see its trademark usage page: www.linuxfoundation.org/trademark-usage. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
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BEAVERTON, Ore., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Epiq, the Fund Administrator appointed in the administrative action noted below.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
File No. 3-20310
In the Matter of
S&P DOW JONES INDICES LLC,
Respondent.
TO: Individuals and entities, or their lawful successors, who purchased and/or held VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETNs linked to the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index due December 4, 2030, listed on a U.S. exchange and registered with the Commission and traded under the symbol XIV ("XIV" or "Security") during the period between 4:09:40 p.m. and 5:09 p.m. on February 5, 2018 ("Relevant Period").
PLEASE READ THIS PLAN NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT FROM THE S&P DOW JONES INDICES FAIR FUND.
THIS PLAN NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE S&P DOW JONES INDICES FAIR FUND AND THE CLAIMS PROCESS.
What this case is about:
On May 17, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") issued an Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings, Pursuant to Section 8A of the Securities Act of 1933, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order (the "Order") against the Respondent, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. In the Order, the Commission found that S&P, which publishes an index that measures the return from a rolling long position for certain VIX futures contracts, failed to disclose the existence of a feature in this index that kept securities prices static during a period of unprecedented volatility. As a result of this undisclosed feature, values being published and disseminated to the market were not based on the real-time prices of certain VIX futures contracts. The Commission ordered S&P Dow Jones to pay a $9,000,000 civil money penalty to the Commission.
Without admitting or denying the allegations, Respondent consented to the entry of an order alleging violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933. The Commission established a Fair Fund pursuant to Section 308(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, so that the $9 million in civil money penalties paid by the Respondent could be distributed for the benefit of the harmed investors (the "S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund"). The assets of the S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund are subject to the continuing jurisdiction and control of the Commission.
The Commission approved the proposed Plan of Distribution (the "Plan") on May 12, 2022. You can review the Plan, available at www.SPDowJonesIndicesFairFund.com for more information and for the definitions of the capitalized terms.
Who is Eligible for Compensation:
To qualify for a payment from the Fair Fund, you must have purchased and/or held VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETNs linked to the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index due December 4, 2030, listed on a U.S. exchange and registered with the Commission and traded under the symbol XIV during the Relevant Period.
Your approved transactions must calculate to a Recognized Loss as calculated under the Plan and your Distribution Payment must equal or exceed $10.00.
How to Submit a Claim:
You must complete and sign the Claim Form and submit it to the Fund Administrator so that it is postmarked (or if not sent by U.S. Mail, received) no later than November 9, 2022, at the address listed below in order to be considered for eligibility to receive a distribution payment from the S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund:
S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund
c/o Fund Administrator
P.O. Box 5429
Portland, OR 97228-5429
If you have questions, or if you would like to receive a Claim Form in the mail, you may call the S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund's toll-free number at 855-604-1705, send an email to info@SPDowJonesIndicesFairFund.com, or visit www.SPDowJonesIndicesFairFund.com.
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Taskus, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Taskus between June 11, 2021 and January 19, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until April 25, 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, Taskus, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) TaskUs was experiencing severe financial strain and business challenges, particularly with its most important customer, Facebook; (2) the Content Security market was smaller than defendants represented and defendants' representations were based on outdated market data; (3) TaskUs improperly recognized revenue from certain key contracts; (4) defendants overstated the size of TaskUs' workforce as well as employee retention rates, and understated attrition rates; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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New episode of The Miles Group's "C-Suite Intelligence" podcast features Stephen Miles and Courtney Hamilton on how to reframe "The Great Resignation" into "The Great Transition"
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Today, we're going to talk about what it means to successfully transition out of 'The Great Resignation:' How companies are successfully onboarding new employees; What it's like to welcome someone remotely; How to avoid 'Buyer's Remorse;' and What the best and worst practices are for leaders, employees, and those taking on senior roles in new companies," says Courtney Hamilton, Managing Director at The Miles Group.
"We know onboardings don't always go well. In fact, we have some data to suggest that something like 40% of people who've recently changed jobs are already looking for a new job," she continues.
In the latest C-Suite Intelligence podcast episode, "The Great Transition," released today, Hamilton joins host Stephen Miles, Founder and CEO of The Miles Group, to discuss the aftermath of "The Big Quit," or "The Great Resignation," referring to the scores of individuals who left or transitioned jobs during the pandemic.
One of the things they have observed, say Miles and Hamilton, particularly with leaders that they coach, is that many have turned over at least 50% of their teams. "We always say, 'new member = new team.' By definition, if you add one new person, you have a new chemistry, you have a new recipe for success."
Says Miles, "I think this is an important point: if you're leading that team, then the onus is on you to define 'new member = new team' as opposed to 'existing team with new member.' And I think a lot of leaders, just people in general, default into 'existing team with new member.' And it's hard to join that team. That's why we see derailment and failure rates that are way too high."
Miles continues, "The only business that you're in is the people business. And if you're really good at the people business, whatever you do is going to be better. Most people aren't good enough at being in the people business. And so, you can differentiate yourself, your function, your business, your company, by being better than other people at the people business. People will be attracted to you. Your brand as an individual leader will be attractive. Your brand as a company will be attractive. And that way you get the best people coming to you, as opposed to you having to always be out on the street trying to find the best person."
In this, the sixth episode of C-Suite Intelligence's second season, listeners will hear from Miles and Hamilton a deep download of strategic and practical tips for success as the pandemic waxes and wanes, but does not disappear.
For the full discussion, tune into "The Great Transition," released today on the C-Suite Intelligence podcast, available everywhere, including Apple, Google, and Spotify.
For more information, please contact Davia Temin or Trang Mar of Temin and Company at 212.588.8788 or news@teminandco.com.
CEOs running the world's top companies don't start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the "best of the best." Stephen Miles and the team at TMG coach some of the world's most successful executives, helping them continuously up their game even as business conditions grow more complex every day. Learn the secrets of the highest performers and use this intelligence to power your career. New episodes are released bi-weekly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
TMG develops talent strategies for organizations, teams, and individuals – focusing on high-performance, world-class leadership. Through assessments and development, coaching, leadership transition planning, and organizational design, TMG helps clients cultivate exceptional talent from the C-suite to the next generation of leaders throughout the organization. Clients include many of the Fortune 100 as well as VC portfolio companies, firms in transition, and organizations around the globe and across industries. TMG has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, C-Suite, Entrepreneur, and Chief Executive. The firm is headquartered in New York City and operates globally. For more information, visit https://miles-group.com. Follow TMG on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 29, 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, Wells Fargo & Company issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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The Nation's Leading Event Technology Company Unveils Hosted Voice Solution at IVAM's 97th Annual Conference
LAS VEGAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart City Networks, the nation's leading provider of advanced technology and communication services for trade shows and events, announced today it will be adding Hosted Voice, a cloud-based business voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone system, to its lineup of products and services.
Hosted Voice is a state-of-the-art telecommunications platform that offers crystal clear call quality, flexibility and a bevy of features to customize the product to each venue's individual needs, whether for administration or event support. Designed to be mobile first and user-friendly, Smart City's Hosted Voice solution offers one-number calling from any device and 24/7 access to admin and user portals that allow individual users to control their phone settings, greetings, out-of-office messages, phone mail and other features.
In addition to its user-designed interface, Hosted Voice also provides state-of-the-art, high quality phone instruments that provides the clearest sound and advanced features compared to traditional PBX systems. Additionally, Smart City Hosted Voice offers a mobile app that allows any device to be used interchangeably for inbound and outbound calling and the system can be integrated with existing Microsoft Teams implementations. Voicemail solutions are also enhanced through voicemail to email dictation, where users can have voicemails sent directly to their email complete with caller ID, .WAV file recordings of the voicemail and a text transcription.
Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, addressed the need for a revamped telecommunications product after the previous PBX systems no longer met the modern-day needs of the venue industry.
"For over 35 years, Smart City Networks has been the leader in event telecommunications and technologies," said Haley. "The Smart City Hosted Voice solution is designed with 21st Century sensibilities and modern-day mobility in mind, and its array of features and integration options allows it to be the go-to event communications solution for every business. Our new system moves with you, making it the ideal choice for the pick-up and go nature of our industry."
Hosted Voice allows businesses to access their communication services with only an internet connection, preventing power outages and poor weather conditions from limiting business operations and removing the need to rent PBX equipment. Being a cloud-based communications system, users can also send faxes through their desktop, laptop or smartphone, further reducing unnecessary clutter by eliminating the need to ship a fax machine to the event beforehand.
"It's truly a one stop shop for all your communications," said Dennis O'Gara, Vice President, Operations East Region. "Hosted Voice offers a unified experience for co-workers, event planners and attendees in providing a whole range of advanced features including over 50 customizable calling features, a revolutionized voicemail management system and user-friendly admin portals."
Through the Hosted Voice solution, Smart City Networks has revolutionized communication technology in the event industry, and they continue to be the partner you can rely on for event technology and communications services.
For more information about Smart City Networks products and venue locations, visit www.smartcitynetworks.com.
About Smart City Networks: Founded 35 years ago, Smart City Networks is the nation's largest provider of event telecommunications and technology in the convention industry. Smart City Networks can provide wired and wireless internet services, phone services and digital signage solutions at convention centers and meeting facilities of any size. Smart City Networks designs, installs and maintains data, voice, electrical and utility platforms, coupled with voice, video, and data network engineering, security and monitoring. Since 1987, Smart City has participated in 32 convention center expansions and upgrades. Providing technology services to over 3,000 conventions and meetings annually, Smart City Networks currently serves more than 50 convention and meeting facilities across the U.S., totaling over 17 million square feet of exhibit space. For more information about Smart City Networks, call 702-943-6000 or visit smartcitynetworks.com.
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The state's first Topgolf venue will welcome communities in and around the capital city
DALLAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and golf entertainment company, has set plans in motion to introduce its technology-enabled golf entertainment experience to Jackson, Mississippi, in what will be the state's first Topgolf venue.
Located off Interstate 55 in Ridgeland, northeast of the Renaissance at Colony Park, Players at the future Topgolf venue will soon be invited to enjoy the brand's signature experience where they can play in point-scoring golf games in an energetic and fun environment.
"We are thrilled to be joining the Greater Jackson community and look forward to welcoming those in and around the capital city," said Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway. "As a company focused on enabling more people to play the game of golf, we feel the Jackson area is a perfect place to kick off our growth within the region."
The two-level Topgolf venue will feature 60 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, chef-driven menu items, top-shelf drinks, music and year-round programming. The Topgolf venue will be fully equipped with Topgolf's proprietary Toptracer technology to accurately trace the flight path of golf balls. Toptracer technology, which offers an interactive experience and includes fan-favorite Topgolf games such as Angry Birds and Jewel Jam, is the most trusted ball-tracing technology used in the golf industry and is the same technology seen on TV while watching major golf tournaments.
Beyond entertainment, Topgolf's Jackson venue will employ approximately 200 Playmakers – aka Topgolf Associates – further strengthening the region's economy.
Follow @Topgolf on social media for updates on Topgolf's progress in Jackson.
Topgolf Entertainment Group is a technology-enabled global sports and entertainment company that brings joy through more ways to play the game of golf. What started as a simple idea to enhance the game of golf has grown into a movement where people can experience the unlimited power of play at the intersection of technology and sports entertainment. Topgolf Entertainment Group's brands include Topgolf venues, Topgolf Media and Toptracer technology. To learn more, visit topgolfentertainmentgroup.com or follow Topgolf on social media.
Topgolf venues bring people together to play in a dynamic, technology-driven golf entertainment experience. With an energetic atmosphere, Topgolf venues feature high-tech gaming, outdoor hitting bays, chef-driven menus, hand-crafted cocktails, music, corporate and social event spaces, and more. Topgolf entertains more than 20 million Players annually at nearly 80 locations across the globe. To learn more or plan your visit, visit topgolf.com.
Topgolf Media Contact:
Amanda Rider
Communications Manager
Email: press@topgolf.com
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Native American leaders seek more from US consultations
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and FELICIA FONSECA
Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland vowed on her first day on the job to ensure Native American tribes have opportunities to speak with her and the agencies she oversees. Haaland has been delivering on the promise, meeting with nearly 130 tribes over the past year. Her selection as the first Native American to serve in the position opened a door for tribes who point to a history fraught with broken promises and instances where the federal government failed to take their voices into account. Native American and Alaska Native groups are seeing change under Haaland but some remain frustrated with the pace of action. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/04/02/native-american-leaders-seek-more-from-us-consultations/ | 2022-04-02T19:11:08Z |
Dog meets firefighters who pulled her from burning house
By Jackson Hicks
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GLADSTONE, Missouri (KCTV) — One lucky pup is wagging her tail after being saved from a burning house.
Last week, fire crews were called to the 6700 of North Askew in Gladstone. At the scene, they found a two-story home with heavy smoke and fire inside. As crews searched the residence, they located a dog inside the home that was unresponsive.
Thanks to the crew, life-saving measures were initiated and the dog was able to regain consciousness before being transported to the vet.
On Friday, the crew who saved that dog was rewarded with hugs and wet nose kisses.
Cali, the dog who was saved, visited her rescuers at Station 1 in Gladstone. She has recovered and got to thank the first responders who were able to save her.
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform. | https://localnews8.com/cnn-regional/2022/05/28/dog-meets-firefighters-who-pulled-her-from-burning-house/ | 2022-05-28T23:30:22Z |
Moretti Fine Art Gallery Set to Inaugurate Virtual Pangea's Block-0
ZUG, Switzerland, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain innovator Virtual Pangea AG (www.virtualpangea.com) announces its partnership with the critically acclaimed Moretti Fine Art Gallery, set to open its first virtual gallery in the company's metaverse later in the year. The news comes as the Old Italian Masters gallery specializing in paintings and sculptures from the 14th to the 17th century, is opening today its doors to a new, refurbished space in London, 12-13 Duke Street, St. James's.
As one of the icebreakers in its niche entering the metaverse, Moretti Fine Art Gallery will be inaugurating Block-0 - the first block of the Virtual Pangea Metaverse and the first immersive 3D & VR-ready experience coming later this year. The Moretti digital gallery will be located in this massive multistorey structure showcasing the power of NFT technology in a virtual space.
Within this space, Moretti Fine Art clients will witness history in the making, interacting, and buying NFTs of the finest art in the world. The future gallery presents an exciting opportunity for enthusiasts to enjoy art and traditional masterpieces beyond the limitations of the physical, experienced via the best technology has to offer, connecting the 'real' and virtual worlds like never before.
Andreea Mocanu, Business Director and cofounder of Virtual Pangea, commented: "The partnership with the Moretti Fine Art Gallery opens the door for art experts and enthusiasts, as well as curious users to enjoy and invest in masterpieces in an exciting and memorable way. We are beyond excited about the opportunity to host such a prestigious gallery in our Block-0 and we are looking forward to growing what is already looking to be a fruitful relationship."
Fabrizio Moretti founded the Moretti Fine Art Gallery in 1999 at the age of 22, according to his latest interview for FT: "I never felt young at the time. I was ready. It helped, of course, to be in Italy. And there was [more] maturity then that is different today, perhaps the world is not tough enough anymore." Through trial and error his decades long experience has made Moretti a master of the craft, creating one of the finest Old Masters galleries in the world.
The public can enjoy the inaugural exhibition in the gallery's new space in London on July 1st, which will include the finest Italian paintings and sculptures, featuring works by Sano Di Pietro, Giovanni Baronzio, Nicolo dell'Abate, and Canaletto, for which the gallery is world-famous.
About Virtual Pangea AG
Virtual Pangea AG is the creator of the first Multilayer Metaverse that offers businesses, institutions, and users a seamless experience across devices. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company focuses on community ownership and developing solutions that will contribute to R&D and further blockchain adoption.
For more information, visit: www.virtualpangea.com
About Moretti Fine Art Gallery
The Moretti Fine Art Gallery is a critically acclaimed gallery founded in 1999 by the expert art dealer and collector Fabrizio Moretti. The gallery specializes in the finest Old Master artwork from the 14th to 17th century and has been featured at numerous prestigious art exhibitions. across the word.
For more information, visit: www.morettigallery.com
Contact:
Maria Ciubotaru,
Head of Marketing, Virtual Pangea
Email: marketing@blockmakers.io
Tel: 07872328284
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Senate to vote on revoking Russia’s trade status, oil ban
By KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation punishing Russia for the war in Ukraine is finally getting a vote in the U.S. Senate. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate will vote Thursday on ending normal trade relations with Russia and banning the importation of its oil. Both bills have been bogged down for weeks. The delay has frustrated lawmakers who want to ratchet up the American response to the Ukraine war. The trade suspension measure paves the way for President Joe Biden to enact higher tariffs on certain Russian imports. The bill banning Russian oil would codify restrictions Biden has already put in place through executive action. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/06/senate-to-vote-on-revoking-russias-trade-status-oil-ban-2/ | 2022-04-07T05:33:54Z |
Hurricanes are decreasing in every ocean except this one, study says
(CNN) – A study finds the number of hurricanes decreased in every ocean basin, except for one, over the past century.
The study found the annual number of global hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms declined overall by about 13% as the planet warmed during the 20th century.
Scientists found the number of storms increased only in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The lead researcher said the drop in frequency doesn’t mean storms are becoming less of a threat, saying while there may be fewer tropical cyclones in the future, it is likely they will be more intense.
He said global warming makes underlying conditions less favorable for the formation of cyclones but when they do form, they are feeding on more energy from the warming atmosphere.
The study was published in the journal “Nature Climate Change.”
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/27/hurricanes-are-decreasing-every-ocean-except-this-one-study-says/ | 2022-06-27T23:00:41Z |
Alliance makes Kiu the first Passenger Service System (PSS) to integrate this technology
MIAMI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TravelX, the company building the travel industry's blockchain-based distribution protocol, announced a partnership with Kiu System Solutions via Kiu PSS - the comprehensive commercialization solution for airlines providing tools to manage inventory, reservations and tickets. This enables 73 airlines to tokenize and distribute inventory as NFTs through the blockchain ecosystem.
"At Kiu, we are focused on developing innovative and efficient solutions. This has been possible due to our vast experience in the industry and desire to provide new and better technologies to our clients and passengers. Through this partnership, we are excited to provide a new and innovative sales channel to our customers," commented Alberto Desimone, CEO and co-founder of Kiu.
The strategic alliance allows airlines operating with Kiu to reduce distribution and transaction costs and increase revenue, while improving the traveler experience, by tokenizing and globally distributing inventory as NFTickets. NFTickets can be exchanged between actors in the blockchain network in accordance with smart contracts or parameters predefined by the service provider, generating additional revenue streams. Additionally, through transactions on the blockchain, refunds and exchanges are immediate and governed by automatically executed smart contracts, which saves money and time associated with customer service.
"We are very excited to be a part of the industry's first integration between a blockchain distribution protocol and PSS with the global reach of Kiu. Through this, more airlines will be able to experience the benefits that tokenization and blockchain provide in terms of cost efficiencies and revenue generation," adds Juan Pablo Lafosse, CEO and co-founder of TravelX. "We are proud that our partnership makes this all possible for airlines without the need for additional investments or technological developments on their side, as tokenizing inventory through blockchain is as easy as logging on and updating their agreement with Kiu."
TravelX was born in 2021 to reimagine the travel industry and accelerate its adaptation to Web3. One of TravelX's most innovative propositions is the tokenization of E-tickets, evolving them into NFTickets. The company plans to launch its first service and marketplace later this year.
For more information, visit https://www.travelx.io.
About TravelX
TravelX is building a blockchain-based distribution protocol designed to create a more secure, decentralized, frictionless, transparent and efficient travel industry. The company's technology allows travel suppliers to more efficiently manage their inventory, unleashing use cases that enhance both travelers' flexibility and suppliers' profitability.
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BELTON — The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated graduates of the Leadership Belton program.
A ceremony was held June 15 for the leadership classes of 2020 and 2022 at the Harris Community Center, according to a news release.
The 10-month Leadership Belton program, sponsored by the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce, focuses on three key elements: community awareness training, leadership training, and team building. The program provides opportunities for participants to learn about and engage in the community through site visits, meetings and presentations with community leaders, and working on project teams.
“Leadership Belton continues to be an exceptional experience for our participants,” Randy Pittenger, Belton Area Chamber President/CEO, said in a statement. “The opportunities to learn and grow have been significant not only for each participant, but also for our community. We are proud of the work they have done and know they are well equipped to be leaders in our community.”
Class of 2020 graduates are Tom Cauchy, formerly with Realty Texas and now with Texas Home Pro; Jeanne Giangacomo formerly with Century 21 and now with Brautigan Realty; Stephanie Gonzales with CGI; Steven Kirkpatrick, formerly with Realty Texas and now with RE/MAX Realty; Jeff Miller with Belton First United Methodist Church; Tina Moore with the city of Belton Planning Department; Patrick Munoz, formerly with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Dawn Orange with the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce; Kerri Pridemore with the Belton Independent School District; Kenedy Przybylski with United Bank; and Kenny Zajicek with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
2022 graduates are Tammie Bowman with Atmos Energy; Danny Cantrell with CGI; Leo Carter with Extraco Banks; Rhonda Eggleston with Bryn Oaks Bed and Breakfast; Jake Fralicks, formerly with UMHB and now with Candor Consulting and Diagnostics; Jo-Ell Guzman with the city of Belton; Bekah Prince with Helping Hands Ministry of Belton; David Shine with Shine Richardson Investment Group; and Debbie Smith of the Belton Police Department.
Participants, selected through an application process, meet monthly with a specific focus for each session. The first session focuses on leadership skills and team building, with other sessions focusing on social services, education (public, private, and post-secondary), health care, economic development, city and county government, state government, quality of life and recreation, and the military (Fort Hood).
Leadership Belton visits to key locations around the Belton area for a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of various businesses and organizations included opportunities to meet with community leaders.
“Another significant element of the program is the team building component,” the chamber said in its news release. “The class is asked to select a project within our community that will have lasting impact. Each group is assigned a mentor to assist in the project planning and implementation process. These projects become a source of pride for the members, as well as an opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the community.”
Leadership Belton participants worked to make downtown Belton map signs highlighting points of interest, murals and public parking. The team provided a report on their project at the luncheon. The project will be completed soon and a special dedication ceremony will be scheduled.
“The Class of 2020 had the unique challenges of pandemic restrictions so their experience was extended in order to accomplish all of the sessions,” the chamber said. “While they completed their sessions last fall, this graduation ceremony also honored their accomplishments.”
For more information about Leadership Belton, visit www.beltonchamber.com, call 254-939-3551, or email info@beltonchamber.com. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_058238c8-fa7f-11ec-b2b9-ffe285f02a90.html | 2022-07-03T08:55:37Z |
49ers sign DL Kemoko Turay
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Kemoko Turay to a one-year deal. Turay was originally drafted by Indianapolis in the second round in 2018 and spent the past four seasons with the Colts. Turay played 13 games last season and finished with nine tackles, a career-high 5 1/2 sacks and the first fumble recovery of his career. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/18/49ers-sign-dl-kemoko-turay/ | 2022-04-19T00:19:28Z |
Kavanaugh incident could lead to more security for judges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with a machete once broke into Stephen Breyer’s vacation home in the Caribbean and took $1,000. Ruth Bader Ginsburg had her purse snatched on a Washington street. David Souter was assaulted by several men while he was jogging.
Supreme Court justices have not been immune to violent crime. But this past week’s late-night incident at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s suburban Washington home, where authorities said a man armed with a gun and knife threatened to kill the justice, reflects a heightened level of potential danger not just for members of the nation’s highest court, but all judges.
One proposal pending in Congress would provide additional security measures for the justices, and another would offer more privacy and protection for all federal judges.
Round-the-clock security given to the justices after the leak of the draft opinion in a major abortion case may well have averted a tragedy.
But the situation had much in common with other recent incidents that ended with the shooting death of a former judge in Wisconsin last week and the killing in 2020 of the son of a federal judge at their home in New Jersey. Troubled men, harboring a warped desire for vengeance and equipped with guns, turned their threats into action.
“We’re seeing these threats increase in number and intensity. That’s a sign. That’s a signal,” said U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed nearly two years ago in the attack that also wounded her husband.
Kavanaugh’s would-be attacker is Nicholas John Roske, 26, of Simi Valley, California, authorities said in charging him with the attempted murder of a justice. Clad in black, he arrived by taxi outside Kavanaugh’s Maryland home around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
He spotted two U.S. Marshals who were guarding the house and walked in the other direction, calling 911 to say he was having suicidal thoughts and also planned to kill Kavanaugh, according to court documents. Roske said he found the justice’s address on the internet.
When police searched a backpack and suitcase he was carrying, they said they found a Glock 17 pistol, ammunition, a knife, zip ties, duct tape and other items Roske said he was going to use to break into the house. He said he bought the gun to kill Kavanaugh.
Roske told police he was upset by the leaked draft opinion in the abortion case and by the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and believed Kavanaugh would vote to loosen gun control laws, according to documents filed in federal court in Maryland.
Last week, Wisconsin authorities said Douglas Uhde, 56, shot John Roemer, a former county judge, in a targeted attack against a judge who had once sentenced him to prison. Roemer was found zip-tied to a chair. Uhde had shot himself and later died.
In July 2020, lawyer Roy Den Hollander showed up at Judge Salas’ home posing as a FedEx delivery person. Den Hollander fatally shot Salas’ 20-year-old son, Daniel Anderl, and wounded her husband, Mark Anderl. The judge was in another part of the home at the time and was not injured.
Den Hollander, 72, was a men’s rights lawyer with a history of anti-feminist writings. He was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound the day after the ambush, when police said they found a document with information about a dozen female judges from across the country, half of whom are Latina, including Salas.
Authorities believe Den Hollander also was tracking Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Salas said in a televised interview last year, because they found a manila folder with information about Sotomayor when they searched a locker belonging to Den Hollander.
Over the years, Supreme Court justices have called on Congress to provide more money for their security. But at the same time, the justices often shrugged off protection when it was offered. When Justice Antonin Scalia died on a hunting trip in Texas in 2016, for example, he did not have a security detail with him.
In recent years, the court has stepped up security for the justices. The court routinely refuses to discuss protection for the nine justices, but Justice Amy Coney Barrett said earlier this year that she was not prepared for how much more extensive security is now than when she worked for Scalia in the late 1990s.
Sotomayor likes to walk among guests at her public appearances, often joking about the armed officers who are there to protect her. “The guys up here. The big guys with stuff around their waist and things. They’re here to protect you from me,” she said to laughter at an event this year. “They get nervous if you get up unexpectedly. ... Please don’t make them nervous.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday that the House would take up a bill with bipartisan support that already has passed the Senate that would expand protection to the members of the justices’ immediate families.
Gabe Roth of the court reform group Fix the Court said in his view the justices “need Secret Service-level protection, which has only become more obvious this week. I’ve said it for years.”
A separate bill, named in memory of Salas’ son, would provide more privacy and protection for all federal judges, including scrubbing personal information from the internet, to deal with mounting cyberthreats. The U.S. Marshals Service, which protects about 2,700 federal judges and thousands more prosecutors and court officials, said there were 4,511 threats and inappropriate communications in 2021, compared with 926 such incidents in 2015.
The legislation, also widely supported by lawmakers in both parties, has been blocked by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who wants it to apply to members of Congress as well.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., the bill’s author, said the Kavanaugh incident and Roemer’s death in Wisconsin make plain the need for the legislation. “Our bill is the only existing proposal to protect the personal information of judges and their families,” Menendez said in an email.
A similar bill in the House has not even gotten a hearing.
“We talk a lot about what can be done. How about we stop arming the public with information they are using to kill us? How about we do that?” Salas said Friday in an interview with The Associated Press.
The internet has made it much easier to find personal information pertaining to judges, and everyone else.
But even before the digital age, judges were sometimes the targets of people who harbored grudges about their treatment in the criminal justice system. In a book, retired Texas Judge Susan P. Baker details 42 judges, including three at the federal level, who were murdered or otherwise met suspicious ends in the 20th century.
In the past 17 years, three close relatives of federal judges have been killed in attacks at the judges’ homes, including Salas’ son. In 2005, U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow returned from work to find her husband and mother shot dead in the basement of her Chicago home. The killer was a homeless electrician who had lost a medical malpractice suit in her courtroom.
U.S. District Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf, who heads the office responsible for federal courts administration, said the incident at Kavanaugh’s house is just the most recent reminder that “threats against judges are real and they can have and have had dire consequences.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/11/kavanaugh-incident-could-lead-more-security-judges/ | 2022-06-11T14:41:41Z |
- Powering faster, synchronized reactions to unprecedented changes
- Implementing leading supply chain practices without costly IT overhauls
- Automating decision-making to drive operational and financial improvement
LONDON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EY today announces an alliance between Aera Technology (Aera) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) to help organizations leverage decision intelligence to accelerate their supply chain transformation.
Today's supply chains are facing growing pressures from demanding consumers while trying to mitigate the impact of increased disruption. To address the increased volume, velocity and complexity of decisions, organizations are turning to decision intelligence — the digitization, augmentation and automation of decision-making — to dramatically increase the agility and reaction times to those almost daily changes.
The EY–Aera Alliance combines the supply chain transformation knowledge of the EY organization with Aera's innovative cognitive technology. Aera's Decision Cloud™ is a cloud-based, always-on digital platform. It applies data crawling, artificial intelligence and industry-specific models to make recommendations, predict outcomes and act autonomously to execute complex strategic and operational decisions.
The EY–Aera Alliance helps deliver broad digital transformation and leading-edge technology tailored to customers' business needs, providing clients a road map to reimagine processes and derive value. Through the EY–Aera Alliance, organizations can recognize the value of decision intelligence in their supply chains within just a few weeks of implementation.
Michael Dobslaw, EY US Aera Alliance Leader, says:
"The need for visibility and faster informed decision-making has elevated the supply chain discipline to a C-suite conversation. Today's supply chain practitioners are mired down in sifting through old data and manual systems. Aera's Decision Cloud™ helps clients' planners to move from reactive to proactive with the support of decision intelligence. This will not only lead to better business results, but more fulfilling careers for supply chain professionals."
Fred Laluyaux, CEO, Aera Technology, says:
"EY teams share our vision of helping organizations reimagine how decisions are made. Together we will allow business leaders to elevate decision intelligence and accelerate supply chain transformation."
For more information, visit ey.com/alliances.
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.
About Aera Technology
Aera Technology is the cognitive automation company that makes business agility happen. We deliver the first scalable digital platform that integrates with existing systems to make and execute business decisions in real time. In the era of digital acceleration, Aera helps enterprises around the world transform how they respond to the ever-changing environment. For more information, visit aeratechnology.com.
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The right grill tools will simplify your holiday cookout
You may be planning your Labor Day barbecue menu, looking for grilling tips and preparing to fire up your grill, but don’t forget the importance of having a grill set on hand when the celebration begins. Made specifically for grilling, these sets include essential tools for preparing, cooking and serving your favorite grilled foods.
Not all grill sets are the same. While some only include a few essential utensils, others come well-stocked with a large collection of tools and gadgets to fit your every barbecuing need. The best one for you will depend on factors such as how often you grill, how many grilling utensils you already have in your collection and the types of food you typically toss on your grill.
Items in a grill set
Spatulas, tongs, forks, basting brushes, skewers, corn holders and grill brushes are some of the most commonly used tools for grilling and are included in most grill sets. Quality sets contain durable stainless steel utensils. Because safety is key when working on a hot grill, the tools that are used on the grill feature handles that are approximately 16 to 18 inches in length.
Additionally, other items in larger, comprehensive sets include:
- Squeeze bottles for condiments or water for the grill
- Salt and pepper shakers
- Meat marinade injector
- Meat thermometer
- Knife
- Grill apron
- Grill mitt or silicone gloves for handling hot pots and pans
- Grill hat
- Grill cleaning pad
Number of items in a grill set
Some grill cooks only need a few grilling tools, while others prefer a large collection of items that come in handy for everything from cooking to cleanup. You’ll find grill sets with as few as two items, large sets with 25 or more pieces and everything in between.
Cases
Not all grill sets come with cases. When this feature is offered, it is often made of metal and has slots and compartments for each item. Although not as durable, other cases are made of soft materials that are lightweight and easy to carry. A case isn’t necessary, as there are well-made grill sets that don’t include them. However, having a case for your grill set comes in handy for transporting it when you are grilling away from home and for storing your grilling tools and gadgets when you aren’t using them.
Best grill sets for Labor Day
Cuisinart Deluxe 20-Piece Grill Set
This popular grill tool set comes with 20 pieces that are durable and made to last. It includes a wide spatula, tongs, a basting brush, corn holders and more. An aluminum storage case is included. Sold by Amazon, Macy’s and Home Depot
New Star Foodservice Four-Piece Stainless Steel Grill Set with Hard Wood Handles
This set is a good value if you only need a few tools for grilling. It includes a fork, spatula, tongs and grill cleaning brush, each with long, durable hardwood handles. Sold by Amazon
Aptoco 15-Piece Stainless Steel Grill Tool Set
In addition to classic grill tools such as a basting brush, fork, tongs and several spatulas, you’ll get a few unexpected items in this 15-piece set, such as egg rings, squeeze bottles and salt and pepper shakers. The cleaning brush comes in handy for keeping grill grates free of debris. Sold by Wayfair
Nexgrill Eight-Piece Grill Tool Set
If just a few grilling utensils are all you need at your next barbecue, Nexgrill’s eight-piece set comes with the essentials, including tongs, four skewers, a basting brush, fork and spatula. Sold by Home Depot
Oniva Six-Piece BBQ Apron Tote Pro Grill Set
Because this set includes a grill hat and apron, you’ll feel like a true chef every time you cook out. It also comes with a mitt, spatula, fork and tongs. Sold by Kohl’s
Grilljoy 24-Piece Grill Tool Set
With 24 pieces, Grilljoy’s grill tool set has everything you’ll need the next time you grill, including a spatula, meat injector, basting brush, salt and pepper shakers and more. You can keep them all organized in the included aluminum case. Sold by Amazon
OlarHike 25-Piece Grill Tool Set
This set is packed with well-made utensils and gadgets that come in handy for preparing your favorite grilled cuisine. It comes with 25 pieces total plus an aluminum storage case. Sold by Amazon
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FAIRFAX, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with customer-centric digital transformation trends across government, CGI Federal announced today that it is creating a reimagined user experience for Momentum® Acquisitions, a module of CGI Federal's ERP solution, Momentum. A collaborative effort with its federal customers, the enhanced Momentum Acquisitions module will include a restyled user interface, new features and expanded capabilities, all anchored by a human-centered experience approach and informed by federal customer input.
"We are thrilled to partner with our federal customers in creating the newest version of this mission-critical solution," stated John B. Owens II, Senior Vice President and Enterprise Solutions Group lead at CGI Federal. "Our development approach is always grounded in listening to our users, so we can create a product that is not only uniquely tailored to the federal government's acquisition and compliance needs, but also enables federal contracting professionals to do their jobs more efficiently. These objectives are especially pertinent in today's federal acquisition environment where there are growing policy requirements and a shrinking workforce."
As one of the few purpose-built ERP solutions available to the federal market, CGI's Momentum Acquisitions module will provide a more tailored, easy-to-use experience for federal contracting professionals. CGI works side-by-side with federal acquisition and contracting professionals within the Momentum Acquisitions community to create solutions that help them address day-to-day contract challenges, allowing them to focus on higher value mission-centric work. Currently, CGI's Momentum Acquisitions supports approximately 10,000 federal users across three branches of government. Key users include the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which recently deployed the solution at the National Cemetery Administration.
CGI Federal Inc., a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 84,000 consultants and other professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. With Fiscal 2021 reported revenue of C$12.13 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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Seven Presentations Will Include Unique Research on the New Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution and Biotrue® Hydration Boost Lubricant Eye Drops
Company to Also Host Several Sponsored Education Events
VAUGHAN, ON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that seven presentations will feature unique research on new Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution and Biotrue® Hydration Boost lubricant eye drops during the American Optometric Association's Optometry's Meeting ePosters Virtual Event, which is taking place from June 7-8, 2022. The company will also host several sponsored education events at the Optometry's Meeting in Chicago from June 15-18, 2022.
"At this year's Optometry's meeting, we look forward to sharing six research presentations on our new Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution, which is now widely available in the United States. The various presentations will highlight the unique properties of the product, including its use of hyaluronan, a moisturizer found naturally in tears, as well as clinical and antimicrobial efficacy data," said Joe Gordon, president, Global Consumer, Surgical and Vision Care, Bausch + Lomb. "We also look forward to sharing research from an evaluation of the use of Biotrue® Hydration Boost eye drops with a growing consumer segment, digital gamers, and hosting attendees at many of our sponsored education events."
Following is a complete list of titles and lead authors for each of these posters:
- "A Comparative Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Four Multi-Purpose Solutions and a Hydrogen Peroxide Solution against Bacterial and Fungal Compendial Organisms." Corwin-Buell et al.
- "Disinfection Efficacy of a New Multi-Purpose Solution Against Acanthamoeba Trophozoites and Cysts." Domm et al.
- "Evaluation of an Advanced Multi-Purpose Solution for Soft Re-Usable Contact Lenses." Steffen et al.
- "Gamers and Non-Gamers Performance Assessment of a Unique Glycerin/Hyaluronate Containing Lubricant Eye Drop." Rah et al.
- "Hyaluronan Release from Contact Lenses Soaked in a New Hyaluronan-Containing Multi-Purpose Solution." Scheuer et al.
- "Impact of a New Contact Lens Multi-Purpose Solution on Maintaining the Native State of a Tear Film Protein." Scheuer et al.
- "Protection of Hyaluronan (HA) from Free Radicals in an Oxidative Stress Model System Using Erythritol as an Antioxidant in a New Multi-Purpose Solution." Supersad et al.
Thursday, June 16
- "The Latest AREDS2 10-Year Follow-on Study Results"
8:00 to 9:00 a.m. CT
McCormick Place (2310 S King Drive, Chicago; South Level 4, Room S402 AB)
During this session, Jeffry Gerson, O.D., will discuss the National Eye Institute's 10 Year Follow-on Study Results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) and what the data means for eye care professionals and their patients who have moderate to advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). - "Innovation Through Experience"
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT
McCormick Place (2310 S King Drive, Chicago; South Level 4, Room S402 AB)
Join Mile Brujic, OD, as he shares scientific insights and how they relate to his own experience fitting patients in two of Bausch + Lomb's latest contact lens innovations - Bausch + Lomb ULTRA® Multifocal for Astigmatism and Bausch + Lomb INFUSE®.
Friday, June 17
- "Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control with Bausch + Lomb"
8:00 to 9:00 a.m. CT
McCormick Place (2310 S King Drive, Chicago; South Level 4, Room S402 AB)
Marc Bloomstein, O.D., and Justin Schweitzer, O.D., will discuss two of the company's pharmaceutical advancements; LOTEMAX® SM (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel), 0.38%, and VYZULTA® (latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution), 0.024%. - "Practice Pearls & Innovations"
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT
McCormick Place (2310 S King Drive, Chicago; South Level 4, Room S402 AB)
Mile Brujic, O.D., Jennifer Tsai, O.D., and Paul Karpecki, O.D., will take a case-based look at how a selection of Bausch + Lomb portfolio products, including Bausch + Lomb INFUSE® contact lenses, Biotrue® Hydration Boost lubricant eye drops and VYZULTA® (latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution), 0.024%, are designed to address a variety of patients' needs.
Saturday, June 18
- "A New Solution for an Old Problem: Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution" 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT
McCormick Place (2310 S King Drive, Chicago; South Level 4, Room S402 AB)
Join Mile Brujic, O.D., as he discusses Bausch + Lomb's newest contact lens solution, Biotrue® Hydration Plus, which has been clinically shown to provide a positive patient experience in the all-day comfort of contact lenses for patients.
Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution contains a combination of ingredients informed by the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society's DEWS II report. The ingredients include potassium, an electrolyte, which is found naturally in tears and plays an important role in ocular surface homeostasis, as well as an antioxidant, which protects hyaluronan (HA) against free radicals and also helps maintain ocular surface homeostasis. The solution also contains 25% more1 HA, a moisturizer found naturally in tears to help keep more moisture2 on contact lenses. For more information, visit www.biotrue.com.
Biotrue® Hydration Boost lubricant eye drops are uniquely formulated with naturally inspired ingredients to help relieve symptoms associated with irritated, dry eyes. They are preservative free and pH-balanced to match healthy tears with ingredients that include an electrolyte, a component of natural tears, hyaluronan (HA), a moisturizer found naturally in tears and an antioxidant, to protect HA against free radicals. The eye drops are also contact lens friendly.* For more information, visit www.biotrue.com.
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch + Lomb's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch + Lomb, including but not limited to its project development timelines, launches and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch + Lomb undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
*Based on standardized testing (ISO 11981) on soft contact lenses. Not meant to lubricate or rewet lenses.
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This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated October 15, 2021, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated September 10, 2021.
VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Great Panther Mining Limited (TSX: GPR) (NYSE-A: GPL) ("Great Panther" or the "Company") announces that, further to its news release dated July 11, 2022, the Company's common shares ("Common Shares") have been consolidated at a ratio of 10 pre-consolidation Common Shares to one post-consolidation Common Share (the "Consolidation"). The Common Shares will begin trading on a post-Consolidation basis on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American at market open on July 25, 2022.
As a result of the Consolidation, the Company now has 47,137,066 Common Shares issued and outstanding. All outstanding incentive stock options granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Incentive Plan") will be adjusted in accordance with their terms to increase their exercise price by a factor of 10 and to reduce the number of Common Shares issued upon exercise by dividing by 10. Appropriate adjustments to reflect the Consolidation will also be made to outstanding deferred share units, restricted share units and performance share units granted pursuant to the Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Great Panther is a growth-oriented precious metals producer focused on the Americas. The Company owns a portfolio of assets in Brazil, Mexico and Peru that includes three gold and silver mines, an advanced development project and a large land package with district-scale potential. Great Panther is focused on creating long-term stakeholder value through safe and sustainable production, reinvesting into exploration and pursuing acquisition opportunities to complement its existing portfolio. Great Panther trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange trading under the symbol GPR and on the NYSE American under the symbol GPL.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws (together, "forward-looking statements"). Such forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, the anticipated trading date of the post-Consolidation Common Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American, and the Company's growth orientation and focus on creating long-term stakeholder value through safe and sustainable production, reinvesting into exploration and pursuing acquisition opportunities to complement its existing portfolio.
These forward-looking statements and information reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the Company's ability to complete the Consolidation as anticipated, and those described in respect of Great Panther in its most recent annual information form and management's discussion and analysis filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available at www.sedar.com and its most recent annual report on Form 40-F and management's discussion and analysis on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov.
There is no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove accurate or that actual results will not vary materially from these forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described, or intended. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's current views of our near- and longer-term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could lift crushing debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some states.
That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income, which means borrowers who are still paying down student loans could owe taxes on as much as $10,000 or even $20,000 that was taken off their bill. In Mississippi, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas and North Carolina, forgiven student loans will be subject to state income taxes unless they change their laws to conform with a federal tax exemption for student loans, according to a tally by the Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank.
That dismays Cathy Newman, a Louisiana State University graduate who just took a job teaching freshman biology at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. She figures she could end up owing a few hundred dollars of money that she could have kept had she stayed in Louisiana.
Newman said she can come up with the cash because she has a good job, but she knows of a lot of other borrowers who will still be stuck in difficult financial positions even with their loans forgiven.
“If they stay in the state, they could end up with a pretty hefty tax burden if things don’t change,” Newman said. “I won’t be happy if I have to do it. I can do it. But a lot of people can’t.”
More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt cut or eliminated under the forgiveness plan Biden announced late last month. The president is erasing $10,000 in federal student loan debt for individuals with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. He’s canceling an additional $10,000 for those who also used federal Pell Grants to pay for college. But it only applies to those whose loans were paid out before July 1, which leaves out current high school seniors and students who will follow them.
Although having $10,000 or $20,000 in loan payments eliminated will be a boon over the long term to borrowers who qualify, those in the affected states might be required to declare that as income. Depending on a state’s tax rates, the taxpayer’s other income and the deductions and exemptions they’re able to claim, that could add up to several hundred extra tax dollars that they’ll owe.
Spokespeople for tax agencies in several states — including Virginia, Idaho, New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky — told The Associated Press that their states definitely won’t tax student loans forgiven under Biden’s program. Revenue officials in a few other states said they needed to do more research to know.
Newman, 38, went into debt to pay for graduate school. She had already set herself up for relief under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, though that requires five more years of teaching on top of the five she already taught at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Biden’s program would cut $10,000 off her debt load when it takes effect, but under existing Mississippi tax law, the relief won’t come free.
“It’s not a huge burden for me, but it could be for a lot of other people, which is what I’m worried about, especially if it’s unexpected, and I think a lot of people don’t realize that,” Newman said.
Any relief in states that would tax the forgiven debt would have to come from their Legislatures. Leaders of the Minnesota Legislature and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz have indicated in recent media interviews that there’s broad support for a fix, which could come during the 2023 session, or even earlier on the remote chance of a special session.
In Wisconsin, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration plans to propose a fix in the state budget next year, but that would have to be approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature. And Evers needs to get reelected in November before he can formally make that request. Republican legislative leaders and Evers’ GOP challenger, Tim Michels, did not reply to messages seeking comment on the student loan tax issue.
However, in Mississippi, the chairman of the state Senate committee in charge of taxes said he’s willing to take a look when the Legislature convenes next year. Republican state Sen. Josh Harkins, of Brandon, said he needs to learn more about what his state’s tax laws say on debt forgiveness.
“I’m sure people will want to look at adjusting that or making some changes in the law, but a lot of factors have to be considered,” Harkins said, noting that Mississippi enacted its biggest-ever tax cut earlier this year and adding that he wants to gauge the impact of inflation before making big tax policy decisions. “This all just hit in the last week.”
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Binkley reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press writers Emily Wagster Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi, and Scott Bauer in Madison, Wisconsin, contributed to this story.
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) will report second quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, August 1, 2022. The conference call for investors will begin at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be hosted by the Company's chief executive officer, James S. Tisch, and chief financial officer, Jane J. Wang.
Loews invites shareholders to submit questions for management in advance of this conference call. Management may address some or all of these questions during the call. Questions may be submitted to (cnugent@loews.com). Contributors of questions will not be named on the call.
The news release and a live webcast of the conference call will be available online at the Loews Corporation website (www.loews.com). Those interested in attending may also dial (866) 342-8591, or for international callers, (203) 518-9797. The conference ID is L2Q22.
A replay of the call will be available at www.loews.com or by dialing (800) 839-5492, or for international callers, (402) 220-2551. The replay will be available through August 22, 2022.
About Loews Corporation
Loews Corporation is a diversified company with businesses in the insurance, energy, hospitality and packaging industries. For more information, please visit www.loews.com.
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Colorado Teardrops completes prototype of the world's first camper trailer designed to extend the towing range of electric vehicles.
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Teardrops announces the completion of Phase 1 of development of The Boulder™, its new utility-patent pending teardrop camper trailer designed for owners of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
The Boulder is designed to increase an EV's towing range, making camping even more accessible to EV owners.
A Massachusetts customer who placed an early reservation expressed that The Boulder is an "Intriguing innovation toward an electric future."
The first stage of product development, using Level 2 charging, is now complete, with DC-to-DC Level 3 fast charging between the trailer and the tow vehicle in progress.
Purchase agreements for battery systems are in the works, and Colorado Teardrops has partnered with a major automotive manufacturer to advance technology directly relevant to The Boulder.
Founder Dean Wiltshire says, "With the electrification of the auto industry, solutions such as The Boulder are needed to enable the mass adoption of electric tow vehicles."
Efficient aerodynamics combined with auxiliary battery storage are essential to extending the towing ranges of EV cars and trucks and Dean Wiltshire anticipates a net gain in the total range of an EV when towing a Colorado Teardrops EV Camper.
For example, if an EV with a 300-mile range was towing The Boulder, its towing range would be expected to be greater than its original 300-mile range capacity due to the auxiliary onboard battery supply provided by The Boulder.
With the completion of The Boulder prototype, Colorado Teardrops announces two additional models to their product line with development working names in keeping with their Colorado roots: a 17ft model – "The Golden", and a 27ft model – "The Denver".
These two new towable RV travel trailers are specifically designed for owners of electric cars and trucks and positioned to directly compete with the luxury RV travel-trailer industry.
The Boulder™, The Golden and The Denver will all incorporate a similar aerodynamic shape to minimize air resistance around the camper, an essential step to maximize an EV's towing range.
The battery capacities from the Boulder to The Denver, will range from 75 kWh up to 200 kWh, respectively.
While The Boulder maintains classic teardrop trailer dimensions, both The Golden and The Denver feature hardshell tops that retract into a low aerodynamic profile when towing, and fully extend to provide 6'6" of standing headroom when in camping mode.
These luxury RV travel-trailer models will feature indoor kitchen galleys, bathrooms with showers, premium exterior and interior finishes, and will maintain Colorado Teardrops' promise of quality craftsmanship.
Reservations for The Boulder are being accepted for delivery in the first half of 2023.
Colorado Teardrops manufactures teardrop camper trailers that are built to last generations. Designed and manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, their camper trailers are built for extreme weather and road conditions by using high-quality materials and building processes.
If you would like more information on this topic, please contact Colorado Teardrops at media@coloradoteardrops.com.
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ABU DHABI, UAE, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) concluded its 31st edition, having welcomed thousands of visitors over its seven-day run from May 23 - 29, 2022, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the annual fair saw a notable increase in sales of books and publications in various fields of knowledge and culture, as publishing houses participating in the event gave positive feedback of their experience and the large volume of sales completed. The event welcomed thousands of students from schools across the country, who brought great energy and enthusiasm to the various sections of the Fair.
This year's edition of the fair boasted a busy agenda of events that stood out for their groundbreaking and serious content, including a professional programme for publishers and workshops to hone creative writing skills. A significant increase was noted in the number of publishers participating in the event, with 1,130 publishers from over 80 countries offering a large selection of literature appealing to diverse audiences. More than 650 cultural, artistic and educational events took place across the week, featuring such distinguished international guests as Nobel laureates and winners of the Booker and Pulitzer Prizes, alongside renowned Arab intellectual and creative minds.
ADIBF 2022 chose the influential Egyptian writer and intellectual Taha Hussein – known as the 'Dean of Arabic Literature' – as its 'Personality of the Year', highlighting the renowned author and critic's life and work during the seven-day event, and introducing his work to a new generation.
The Federal Republic of Germany was hosted as the Guest of Honour, with renowned German publishers taking part and a special calendar of activations rolled out throughout the week. The activities highlighted German literary heritage and celebrated the longstanding tradition of cultural exchange between that country and the UAE. It also highlighted the UAE's efforts in the publishing industry and the conferences sector, further promoting the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair on the world stage.
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award also celebrated the winners of its 16th edition in a special ceremony at Louvre Abu Dhabi, where renowned thinker Dr. Abdullah Al Ghathami was honoured, in recognition of his illustrious and pioneering career, where he completed landmark studies and research projects that contributed greatly to the cultural movement in the region and the Arab world. Dr. Al Ghathami was awarded the title of 'Cultural Personality of the Year'.
The 31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presented a wide range of diverse events to participants, including the inaugural International Congress of Arab Publishing and Creative Industries, which hosted 300 speakers, publishers and specialists from around the world. It also included the launch of the first edition of the 'Kanz Al Jeel' Award, which aims to honour Nabati poetry, as well as heritage studies and research. With a name inspired by one of the poems written by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Award is granted to scholars and creators who submit works that explore Nabati poetry and its values; it seeks to enhance poetry's standing in society as a mirror of the community.
The 19th edition of the Gulf Book Fair Managers Meeting was also held on the sidelines of the event, resulting in a set of new recommendations to improve book fairs across the region and better support the Arab publishing industry.
His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of ALC, said: "Our strategic objectives for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair were to convey a respectable image that befits the leading position and positive reputation of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in particular. We sought to position Abu Dhabi as a destination of choice for the world's most prominent cultural events that aim to empower people and promote creativity, knowledge and culture. The Fair embodies the vision of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi to support publishers and pave the way for them to make their competitive return to the market. ADIBF 2022 signalled a new beginning where life returns to the world of culture, shedding light on the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its authenticity, identity, and grand cultural aspirations.
"This year witnessed many cultural and literary firsts in the history of the exhibition, and we wanted to present events with meaningful content to offer visitors a positive, well organised book fair experience, steering attention towards the books sector out of our commitment to following in the footsteps of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who believed in the importance of the book and its role in the progress and development of societies," HE bin Tamim added.
A series of diverse talks, panel sessions, exhibits and other events took place throughout the fair, including a special poetry evening with poet Adonis, while the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, Guido Imbens, gave a talk discussing his economic theories.
Tokyo-born artist Fuad Honda, widely recognised as one of the world's top Arabic calligraphers, delighted fans with an exhibition and book launch at the fair, which also included panel discussions to introduce winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2022 and the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, affiliated with the Booker Prize, along with a series of panels, activities, and workshops targeting book-lovers and all segments of the community.
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CHICAGO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, presented the John van Hengel award and celebrated its network members at the organization's annual conference this week. The 2022 John van Hengel Fellowship was awarded to Valerie Nicholson-Watson, President and CEO of Harvesters Community Food Network in Kansas City. Six network members were also recognized for their outstanding work during the conference's "Network Celebrations" including: Feeding Florida, Food Bank of Iowa, Food Share of Ventura County, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Greater Chicago Food Depository, and St. Louis Area Foodbank.
2022 John van Hengel Fellowship
The award honors the ideals of the late John van Hengel, who developed the concept of food banking in the 1960s. It recognizes an executive of a member food bank for excellence in leadership, local impact and national influence, and entrepreneurial spirit in the area of hunger relief. Nicholson-Watson has committed 20 years to solidifying Harvesters' strong reputation by building deep relationships and expanding community outreach efforts. She has provided exceptional service and leadership in collaboration with the Feeding America Network by serving as a board member, treasurer and five years as president of the Missouri Food Bank Association, as well as supporting the regional disaster response cohort of 14 food banks across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
"Throughout her distinguished career, Valerie has demonstrated passionate, influential leadership," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. "She carries a contagious optimism and truly believes in the mission of serving neighbors in need. Those who work with her know that she has the extraordinary ability to motivate people around her to see past every obstacle. Valerie's work at Harvesters has led the organization to grow its food distribution, strengthen its financial stability, and enhance its innovative programming, all to make sure food is available to anyone who needs it."
Network Celebrations
- Feeding Florida is recognized for its remarkable work in overseeing 12 network member food banks across the state. Feeding Florida created an advocacy committee, communications group, grants opportunity group, and a statewide food drive group. These groups actively meet, allowing the State Association to work directly with food bank staff on projects like state-wide policy initiatives, share best practices, and increase the network's speed of response and action.
- Food Bank of Iowa is recognized for the organization's exceptional efforts in seeking out new community partnerships, while deepening relationships with existing alliances. Food Bank of Iowa worked to identify marginalized communities experiencing food insecurity—especially in Latino, African, and Asian immigrant communities. This resulted in a new community partnership with 14 pastors of African immigrant evangelical congregations, a group that was not being served by existing services. Today, one of the largest churches serves as a food distribution hub to the other congregations, with the food bank delivering food once a week.
- Food Share of Ventura County is recognized for the excellent care and appreciation the organization has shown to its staff during a difficult year. The food bank created an employee engagement committee that met monthly, with representatives from every department. The committee, open to anyone who wishes to participate, has implemented a number of programs, including employee family picnics, half-day Fridays, a revamped holiday schedule, corn hole tournaments, logo jackets, staff lunches, on-site car washes and an upgrade to the organization's 403(b) program.
- The Greater Boston Food Bank is recognized for its support of Massachusetts' Food Security Task Force through its management of the state's $30 million food purchasing program. This work has resulted in more statewide collaboration between food banks, school meal programs, local community partners and state agencies.
- Greater Chicago Food Depository is recognized for the organization's efforts in developing its Food Equity Ambassadors program. This program selects ambassadors from the depository's most engaged advocates and has them spend a year cultivating their advocacy skills and building relationships with elected officials and community members to highlight the organization's policy priorities. Greater Chicago Food Depository will encourage ambassador alumni to guide the next cohort of ambassadors through the program to create more robust community partners in policy and advocacy.
- St. Louis Area Foodbank is recognized for its outstanding development of partnerships by adding more than 75 new partner agencies since the start of the pandemic. The organization awarded grants to all their partners and supported them by conducting online training, seminars and listening sessions, and assisting them with capital expenses throughout the pandemic.
"Each of these network members has made a tremendous impact for people facing hunger in each of their communities," said Babineaux-Fontenot. "This honor goes to every person connected to each food bank – from the employees, volunteers, donors and partners. From their focus on engaging with new partners to supporting member food banks across the network in times of disaster or emergency, these network members demonstrate the impact we can have when we come together."
With a mission to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all, Feeding America is a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs that provide food assistance to tens of millions of people each year. Collectively, since the start of the pandemic, the Feeding America network has provided more than 10.8 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need.
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Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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29 new Fellows will tackle global challenges by harnessing interdisciplinary science
Marking the 5th year, overall Fellowship numbers reach over 100 members from 30 nationalities
BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced the 2022 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows. The 29 new Fellows are a group of exceptional early-career scientists from around the world, each committed to transcending disciplines to advance discovery and driving innovation that improves the quality of life for all.
Schmidt Science Fellows is the inaugural Program of Schmidt Futures, the philanthropic initiative of Eric and Wendy Schmidt. Now marking its fifth anniversary, Schmidt Science Fellows exemplifies Schmidt Futures' mission by bringing the brightest minds together to solve society's toughest challenges and now has 113 active and alumni Fellows representing 30 nationalities of origin. Fellows from the first cohorts are already pursuing faculty roles in renowned universities, leading start-up companies, and influencing policy.
Schmidt Science Fellows, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, envisions a world where interdisciplinary science can flourish and accelerate discoveries that tackle major challenges and have a positive impact on the world. Each Fellow is supported for one to two years with up to $200,000 in stipend, individualized mentoring, and a series of professional development sessions around the world, to pursue research at a disciplinary pivot to their PhD and maximize their potential as future scientific leaders. Among the 2022 Fellows are scientists aiming to develop new therapies to treat cancer and heart disease, scale-up sustainable fuel production, restore vision for blind people, protect endangered species, generate new approaches for clean water and energy, and more.
Eric Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and former CEO and Chairman of Google, said: "Our latest group of Schmidt Science Fellows embodies our vision for this Program at its inception five years ago. We find the most talented next-generation leaders from around the world and back these impressive young adults with the resources and networks they need to realize their full potential while addressing some of the big scientific questions facing the world. Congratulations to the 2022 Schmidt Science Fellows, I am excited to see where your science takes you and what you will achieve."
"In the first five years of this Program, Fellows have combined biology and computer science to revolutionize drug discovery. They've introduced AI to biomedical engineering to bring cancer screening to underserved communities. And they're working across optics, atomic physics, astrophysics, ocean science and more to identify new ways to reverse climate destruction," said Wendy Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and president of The Schmidt Family Foundation. "This new cohort will join a growing network of interdisciplinary scientists and researchers engaging in critically important work that goes beyond any project they may undertake individually."
Dr. Megan Kenna, Executive Director of Schmidt Science Fellows, said: "We need scientists to have the freedom to take risks with their science, to be ambitious without fear of the consequences of failure, and to draw on whatever discipline they need for the problem at hand. The clock is ticking on the world's big challenges, and we need science to play its part in finding solutions. I am proud to welcome our 2022 Schmidt Science Fellows into a community of scientists and supporters who come together to harness the power of interdisciplinary science for the benefit of the world."
The 2022 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows comes from 23 of the world's leading science and engineering institutions. The cohort is 15 women and 14 men and represents 12 nationalities, including the Program's first Fellows from Ireland and South Africa.
The 2022 Fellows, announced today:
- Juncal Arbelaiz - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Emmanuela Bonglack - Duke University
- Maria Lastra Cagigas - University of New South Wales Sydney
- Xiangkun Cao - Cornell University
- Paul Chen - University of Toronto
- Mostapha Dakhchoune - École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Tiarnan Doherty - University of Cambridge
- Kara Fong - University of California, Berkeley
- Berit Goodge - Cornell University
- Samuel Greene - Columbia University
- Harsha Gurnani - University College London
- Alexander Heyde - Harvard University
- Michael Heyns - University of Cape Town
- Natsumi Komatsu - Rice University
- Caitlin Maikawa - Stanford University
- Naomi Arita Merino - Wageningen University & Research
- Elise Needham - University of Sydney
- Kevin Ng - The Francis Crick Institute
- Ethan Perets - Yale University
- Elizabeth Phillips - University of Toronto
- Jason Qian - Harvard University
- Hannah Rana - University of Oxford
- Tim Sainburg - University of California, San Diego
- Sandya Subramanian - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Anthony Waddle - University of Melbourne
- Mingyi Wang - Carnegie Mellon University
- Christine Wilkinson - University of California, Berkeley
- Kevin Zhou - Duke University
- Hannah Zlotnick - University of Pennsylvania
More details on each 2022 Fellow, including their research interests and their interdisciplinary science ambitions, can be found here.
Schmidt Science Fellows are supported for at least one and up to two years with a USD $100,000 per year stipend to pursue their interdisciplinary science at the best possible lab for their project in the world. Each cohort participates in the Program's Global Meeting Series, which provides tailored training, introductions to new concepts, visits to leading interdisciplinary scientific centers, and opportunities to engage with renowned thought-leaders from science, business, policy, and society. Once selected, every Fellow becomes a member of a lifelong community of interdisciplinary leaders who can affect real and innovative change in the world.
Schmidt Science Fellows is an initiative of Schmidt Futures, delivered in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. The Schmidt Science Fellows Program helps scientists solve bigger problems faster by identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders, building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science, and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.
Each year, the Schmidt Science Fellows work in partnership with around 100 of the world's leading science and engineering institutions to identify the best, brightest, and highest potential candidates to join the Fellowship. Nominated candidates then apply to the Program before a rigorous selection process that includes a paper-based academic review with panels of experts in their home disciplines, and final interviews with panels, including senior representatives from across many scientific disciplines and different business sectors.
Schmidt Futures bets early on exceptional people making the world better. Founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative that brings talented people together in networks to prove out their ideas and solve hard problems in science and society. To learn more about our method and the diverse types of capital and tools that we deploy, visit https://www.schmidtfutures.com.
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The #1 Importer of Shrimp and Pasteurized Crab Meat in North America Launches Insights-Based Campaign to Meet Evolving Market Demands
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods (COSFF) launches new corporate campaign, THINK BIG, as the brand highlights their unique strategic offerings around the evolving demands of the seafood industry. As part of this corporate initiative, the brand partnered with leading market research consultancy, Wakefield Research, to uncover how the retail and foodservice industry has shifted over the past twelve months and where it is heading. Results of the survey were based on responses from United States executives and buyers across the grocery retail and food service category.
Key Survey Findings
- When asked, 71% of food executives and buyers said seafood was best positioned to handle unexpected challenges and disruptions, compared to the beef (44%), poultry (43%), plant-based proteins (38%), and pork (35%) industries.
- After several years of not being able to eat out, food executives and buyers (49%) say consumers are trying to recreate the restaurant experience at home.
- Nearly all food executives and buyers (97%) say consumers are willing to try new and innovative seafood products, including 52% who say they are very willing.
- Nearly three-fourths of food executives and buyers (73%) have seen an increase in demand for sustainably caught and raised products in the past 12 months, with 30% reporting a significant increase.
- Food executives and buyers reported being surprised by consumer requests for value-added (44%) products, as well as products that are ready-to-eat (42%) and ready-to-cook (42%).
"We pride ourselves on our best-in-class customers, team, seafood category expertise, and resources – that is what has brought Chicken of the Sea to a leadership position in the industry. This survey was part of our efforts to provide even better service to our partners," says Brenden Beck, EVP of Sales & Marketing, Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods. "We have been operating in a volatile and changing market these last few years and that has helped us become even more closely connected with our customers to navigate strategically together through these changes. The Think Big initiative is an effort to continue directing resources to those key areas that our customers have identified as their biggest challenges and needs, including innovation, sustainability, supply chain connectivity, and market expertise."
COSFF's Think Big initiative's ultimate goal is to show their customers even more support through their unique capabilities that can help grow their business. COSFF is at the forefront of best practices in the industry by pioneering sustainability and strategic customer partnership. In addition, it has made a major investment in market and consumer insights, built an expert innovation team to compliment Thai Union's Global Innovation Center, and has the most developed QA network in the industry. To learn more, visit b2b.chickenofthesea.com.
About Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods
COSFF is a fully owned subsidiary of the Thai Union Group. It operates seafood brands including Chicken of the Sea, Xcellent, Asian Gold, Orion, and VanCamps, sold at retailers, clubs, wholesalers, broadline foodservice operators, and national restaurants chains.
Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., sources responsibly and enforces a strict code of conduct with suppliers throughout the world. Established in 2006 in partnership with Thai Union, the newly formed company went from zero to more than a billion dollars in sales within 15 years. COSFF is the #1 importer of shrimp and crab meat in North America and is also a market leader in multiple other seafood product categories.
For information on Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, please visit b2b.chickenofthesea.com.
Wakefield Research
The Chicken of the Sea Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 100 US Grocery Retail Executives & Buyers and Foodservice Executives & Buyers with a minimum seniority of Director, between May 3rd and May 10th, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey. A quota has been set for 50 Grocery Retail Executives & Buyers and 50 Foodservice Executives & Buyers. The margin of error for the study is +/- 9.8%.
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A testament to Lucid's breakthrough engineering, the 1,050-hp luxury EV sedan driven by Ben Collins was 100-percent stock, down to the standard low-rolling-resistance tires
NEWARK, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market, today announced that Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance was named the fastest production car in the Hillclimb Timed Shootout at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the new model made it first public appearance.
With professional driver Ben Collins, the original Stig, at the helm, a 1,050-hp Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance recorded a Hillclimb time of 50.79 seconds. Video of the full 50.79-second hillclimb run can be seen here.
Not only was it faster than every other production car at the event, but it also finished 12th overall in a competition field of 65 vehicles that included purpose-built track cars with motorsports pedigrees.
"This stunning result for the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which features some of the world's fastest cars, is yet another proof point of the prowess of Lucid's proprietary powertrain technology," said Peter Rawlinson, CEO & CTO for Lucid Motors.
This is all the more impressive because the car was 100-percent stock, from the glass canopy roof down to the low-rolling-resistance tires with which Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is delivered to customers. Furthermore, the fastest production car at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed is the same U.S. electric luxury sedan that has an EPA-estimated range of 446 miles.
In addition to showcasing Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance, Lucid displayed two additional models at the event: Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance, with 1,111 hp (828 kW) and an EPA estimated range of 471 miles; and Lucid Air Grand Touring, Lucid's initial volume product, with 819 hp (611 kW).* The European version of the Dream Edition R is expected to offer an estimated 900 km* of range when it begins production, while the Dream Edition P will feature 1,111 horsepower (828 kW).Further information about Lucid's launch plans for Europe can be found here.
The year 2022 is shaping up to be a seminal year for Lucid on a global scale, with deliveries of Lucid Air Grand Touring and Grand Touring Performance in progress to customers in North America; the opening of the company's first European Studio in Munich, Germany; and the announcement of the company's first overseas manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
Photos and video from the event are available on www.lucidmotors.com/media-room.
Lucid Air is in preproduction for European market. Final specifications are not currently available. Ranges provided for European models are manufacturer's projected WLTP ratings when equipped with 19" wheels and are for informational purposes only. Official WLTP ranges may vary and will be announced when available. Driving range will vary in actual driving operation and may be influenced by other factors, such as driving behavior, environmental impacts, route conditions, etc.
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and proprietary powertrains developed entirely in-house, Lucid Air was named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year®. Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA-estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower. Customer deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's new factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are underway.
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DENVER (AP) — Keep the champagne chilled. It’s back to the slushy ice of Amalie Arena for the Colorado Avalanche after they failed to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final.
“It’s not supposed to be easy, and it’s not going to be easy,” Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog said after Colorado’s 3-2 loss in Game 5 sent this sensational series back to Tampa, where the Lightning can even things up Sunday night.
The Avalanche are 8-1 on the road in these playoffs, including an overtime victory in Game 4, and they’ll try to bring home Lord Stanley’s Cup this weekend.
The Lightning overpowered Colorado with tougher physicality, clogged the neutral zone and once again relied on goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy’s firebolt reflexes to counter Colorado’s superior speed and star-studded roster.
Coach Jon Cooper found a way for the Lightning to finally bottle up Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen to cut Colorado’s lead in the series to 3-2.
Ondrej Palat sent the puck through Darcy Kuemper’s legs with 6:22 remaining in the third period to break a 2-2 tie and the Avalanche were whistled for too many men on the ice with 2:38 remaining as they were trying for the equalizer.
Cooper had complained 48 hours earlier that Colorado’s game-winner in overtime came with six skaters on the ice, and the Avs didn’t get away with it this time.
The breaks just didn’t go Colorado’s way in Game 5. Neither did the calls as the Lightning knocked the Avalanche around, with or without the puck on their sticks.
Tampa Bay went with four forwards when Avalanche star Cale Makar was whistled for tripping on a disputed call in the second period during a 4-on-4 skate. Nikita Kucherov capitalized moments later by scoring just the second goal in 17 power play chances by the Lighting in the final.
The Avalanche and their frenzied crowd disagreed with the call, but coach Jared Bednar didn’t do like Cooper had the previous game when he walked off after taking just one question while lamenting the Lightning’s tough luck.
“I didn’t love that call because there was no intent there,” Bednar said. “It looked to me like he kind of tripped over his stick. It’s a tough one. They got their only power play goal on that one, so that hurt. It stung a little bit. But it is what it is, you’ve got to roll with the punches.”
And they took plenty of those.
Still, the Avs rallied for the second straight game and Makar atoned for his costly penalty with a goal early in the third period that tied it at 2 and sent Ball Arena into a frenzy.
Palat’s goal quieted the crowd, and now the Lightning are in position to knot the series this weekend back in Florida, where Avalanche center Nazim Kadri complained about the bad ice in Game 4 before scoring the game-winner in overtime.
Landeskog declined to rip the officiating: “Some of those calls we could probably have done without but at the end of the day we’re focusing on what we got to do.”
Added Makar: “I’m not here to talk about the refs. We have to battle through that. It’s playoffs. There’s going to be discrepancies game to game with different people and it is what it is.”
Playing in their 67th postseason game since the first round of the 2020 playoffs, the Lightning kept alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win three consecutive Stanley Cups in the salary cap era.
To do that, they’ll also have to become the first team since the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs to bounce back from a 3-1 deficit to win the Cup.
One down, two to go.
“Obviously they have a lot of experience in moments like this, not necessarily being down in the final but at the end of the day we had a great opportunity tonight,” Makar said. “Unfortunately that one’s on me for losing that one and not at least getting to OT. So, onward, upward.”
Makar said it’ll be even harder to uncrown the back-to-back champs now but he said the Avalanche have some pedigree to rely on, too. They’re 15-4 in the playoffs and haven’t lost back-to-back games since April 28-29.
“It’s the toughest challenge in sports to knock a team out,” Makar said. “So, for us it’s just refocusing and moving on. We have another great opportunity in Tampa.”
“It’s a fight every time,” said Avs defenseman Devon Towes. “I don’t think there’s ever been an easy game to close a team out, through our playoff run, through any playoff run. It’s the hardest thing, to close a team out. So, we’ve just go to bring our best.”
If they do that, they just might bring the Stanley Cup home with them.
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BEIJING, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU) ("Tarena" or the "Company"), a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood & adolescent quality education services in China, today announced that it received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. (the "Nasdaq") dated June 1, 2022, indicating that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum market value of publicly held shares requirement set forth in Rule 5450(b)(2)(C) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules for which the Company received a notification letter from the Nasdaq on January 20, 2022 for failure to meet such rule. The Company also previously received a notification letter from the Listing Qualification Department of the Nasdaq indicating that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Rule 5450(a)(1) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules for which the Company received a notification letter from the Nasdaq on December 10, 2021 for failure to meet such rule. Both matters have been closed.
About Tarena International, Inc.
Tarena is a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood and adolescent quality education services in China. Through its innovative education platform combining live distance instruction, classroom-based tutoring and online learning modules, Tarena offers adult professional education courses in IT and non-IT subjects. Its adult professional education courses provide students with practical skills to prepare them for jobs in industries with significant growth potential and strong hiring demand. Tarena also offers childhood and adolescent quality education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students aged between three and eighteen.
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DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COMSovereign Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: COMS and COMSP) ("COMSovereign" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions, today announced that on August 17, 2022, it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Rule") because the Company failed to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
As previously disclosed in the Form 12b-25 filed on March 31, 2022 by the Company with the SEC, the Company was unable to file the Form 10-K by the required due date of March 31, 2022 due to the six acquisitions completed by the Company during the last fiscal year, two of which are based outside of the United States, requiring complex outside valuations and purchase price allocations in order to comply with U.S. GAAP accounting principles. In addition, the Company was obtaining appraisals of impairment of goodwill, which was taking more time than expected.
On July 22, 2022, Staff granted the Company an exception until September 1, 2022, to file its delinquent Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (the "Form 10-K") and Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 (the "March 31, 2022 Form 10-Q"). The Company filed its Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2021 on August 16, 2022. Under the terms of the exception, the Company is required to evidence compliance with all delinquent filings by September 1, 2022. As a result of this additional delinquency, the Company must submit an update by September 1, 2022 to its plan to regain compliance with respect to the filing requirement.
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About COMSovereign Holding Corp.
COMSovereign Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: COMS) has assembled a portfolio of communications technology companies that enhance connectivity across the entire data transmission spectrum. Through strategic acquisitions and organic research and development efforts, COMSovereign has become a U.S.-based communications provider able to provide 4G LTE Advanced and 5G telecom solutions to network operators and enterprises. For more information about COMSovereign, please visit www.COMSovereign.com.
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New investment builds on recent acquisition of PatientBond to springboard company to meet surging demand for market-leading patient engagement and access solutions
CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Patient engagement and access platform Upfront today announced an additional $10.5 million in funding to accelerate its growth and product development initiatives. The Series C financing was co-led by Baird Capital, Echo Health Ventures and First Trust Capital Partners, with additional participation from existing investors including LRVHealth, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and Nashville Capital Network.
As market demand surges for patient engagement solutions, the investment bolsters Upfront's trajectory of market leadership through accelerated product innovation. Today's announcement included the rollout of significant advancements to the platform including deeper integrations, proprietary psychographic-driven content as well as enhanced microsite functionality and user experience.
This comes on the heels of Upfront's strategic acquisition of PatientBond. Since Upfront raised its $11.5 million Series B funding round in November 2020, the company has driven over 40 million digital engagements with patients through its market-leading digital platform at more than 4,000 healthcare locations. The sustained organic growth of the business stands out given recent trends in digital health funding.
"We are very excited to increase our investment in Upfront and partner with the company's leadership team as they continue to drive innovation and enhanced patient experience for their client partners," said Jim Pavlik, Partner with Baird Capital. "Given Upfront's deep healthcare expertise, strong product differentiation, and proven approach, we believe the company is extremely well-positioned to capture increased market share and expand its positive impact on patient access and care delivery over the coming years."
Upfront CEO and co-founder Ben Albert explains what differentiates Upfront from competitors is its ability to deliver next-generation patient engagement and access within a single enterprise platform. "Patients will not only receive necessary care but also be guided between visits while building lasting relationships with their health system," Albert said. "Upfront's next generation platform with omnichannel personalization has the power to transform health care and improve outcomes."
"Other digital health players in this space paint a broad brush around patient engagement while Upfront's deep health care expertise combined with its integration capabilities, advanced analytics, and psychographics implementation means no one can compete," said Echo Health Ventures CEO Rob Coppedge. "Upfront's unique digital infrastructure and ability to intelligently support an organization's operational and strategic business goals will help both Upfront and its provider partners to pursue their full potential."
Founded in 2015, Upfront's platform ensures every patient is navigated to necessary care, enabling provider organizations to adopt a single solution to acquire and keep their patients. Upfront's technology influences positive patient behaviors — driving visit adherence, care gap closure, referral navigation, payment completion, reduced readmissions, and more.
"We were instantly drawn to Upfront's mission to help health systems lift the burdens of navigating patients to the right care," said First Trust Managing Director Jon Phillips. "Upfront moves beyond 'treating' patients – they curate the patients' experience across their care journey. This deep understanding of healthcare consumers differentiates Upfront in the market, and is just one of many reasons we're so confident. While other digital health startups are struggling to gain traction and investment, Upfront is quickly gaining ground."
With its continued success, Upfront is experiencing dynamic growth across the company. In addition to expanding the company's board of directors, Upfront is recruiting top talent from diverse backgrounds to round out its best-in-class healthcare technology team. The company was named a Top 50 Employer in Modern Healthcare's "Best Places to Work" program in 2021 and a finalist in Crain's Best Places to Work 2022.
Upfront is a mission-driven healthcare company delivering tangible outcomes to leading healthcare systems and provider groups. Its patient engagement and access platform makes each patient feel seen, guiding their care experience through personalized outreach. The backbone of the Upfront experience is its data engine, which analyzes clinical, sociodemographic, and patient-reported data. These insights, along with its advanced psychographic segmentation model, allow Upfront to individually activate patients to get the care they need while building a meaningful relationship between the patient and their health system. Upfront is rooted in partnership, leveraging best-in-class health care expertise to maximize the impact of technology and deliver a next-generation patient experience. To learn more, visit www.upfronthealthcare.com.
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Krzyzewski K-O’d: North Carolina takes down Duke 81-77
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s remarkable career came to thrilling and sudden close Saturday night after Caleb Love made a key 3-pointer and three late free throws to lift archrival North Carolina to a thrill-a-minute 81-77 victory over the Blue Devils.
This was the 258th, most consequential and maybe, just maybe, the very best meeting between these teams, whose arenas are separated by a scant 11 miles down in Tobacco Road.
The eighth-seeded Tar Heels (29-9), of all teams, pinned the 368th and final loss on the 75-year-old Coach K, exactly four weeks after they ruined the going-away party in his final home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
That loss hurt. This one stopped the coach’s last-gasp, storybook run one win away from a title game and a chance at his sixth championship.
When it was over, after playing through the nip-and-tuck stretch run without a timeout, Krzyzewski walked calmly to halfcourt and shook the hand of Carolina’s rookie coach, Hubert Davis.
So, instead of Krzyzewski going for his sixth title, on Monday, Carolina will try to win its seventh. It will be Davis, Love, who led the Tar Heels with 28 points, and R.J. Davis, who scored 18, going against Kansas, which beat Villanova 81-65 earlier in the undercard.
“Dwelling on the two wins against Duke doesn’t help us against Kansas,” Hubert Davis said.
Maybe not, but what a game! It featured 18 lead changes and 12 ties.
It featured another breakout performance from Love, whose 28 points after an 0-for-4 start were one more than what he put up in the second half of a win last week against UCLA in the Sweet 16.
“It means everything to me,” Love said of his key 3 with 25 seconds left.
At around the 2-minute mark, the teams traded three straight 3s. Wendell Moore Jr.’s 3-pointer with 1:19 left ended the flurry and gave Duke a 74-73 lead. It was the last lead of Krzyzewski’s career.
R.J. Davis came back with two free throws, then after Duke’s Mark Williams, in foul trouble all night, missed a pair from the line, Carolina worked the ball around the perimeter.
Tar Heels guard Leaky Black set a pick -- make that threw a block -- on Trevor Keels to free up Love, who drained a 3 for a four-point lead and what felt like massive breathing room in this one.
Love made three more free throws down the stretch, and then it was over. Krzyzewski walked off the Superdome floor hand in hand with his wife, Mickie.
Hubert Davis was crying again, much as he did last weekend when North Carolina punched its ticket to its record 21st Final Four.
“I felt like over the last two or three years , North Carolina wasn’t relevant,” said Davis, who replaced the Hall of Famer Roy Williams. “North Carolina should never be irrelevant. It should be front and center with the spotlight on them.”
Freshman Paolo Banchero led the Blue Devils with 20 points and his classmate, Keels, had 19. Another freshman, A.J. Griffin, never really got untracked, finishing with only six points.
Chances are Griffin and Banchero will be following Krzyzewski out the door. They are the latest in his revolving door of “One and Done” players, though neither they nor Zion Williamson in 2019 could lead Duke back to the promised land.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFFIRM Originals and Pure Flix proudly present "Live+Local," a new comedy series from creator Dan Merchant. The new show, starring Dave Coulier and Emily Pendergast, will be exclusively available to stream on Pure Flix on July 7. "Live+Local" tells the tale of what happens when a veteran radio talk show host and his co-host have to navigate the ups and downs of the radio world when a new program director takes over.
"The show has a theme that underdogs can win and all of us on the planet are underdogs and we look to a higher power to guide our way through all of it," said star and Executive Producer Dave Coulier. "I fell in love with the script right away. It was a great opportunity for me to bring a lot of different things I've never done before to this role. I get to be a little bit cantankerous, a little bit of a curmudgeon, but I also have a big heart. It was also fun to be able to wear a real beard."
"Live+Local" is a 6-episode series starring Dave Coulier, Emily Pendergast, Pat Cashman and Kendra Ann Sherill. The show follows the hosts of an early morning radio show on Christian station K-HUGG. Tommy (played by Dave) and Tina (played by Emily) make the dynamite combination for "TnT in the Morning."
"'Live+Local' is a love letter to all the local morning radio shows I've started my day with. There is just something so encouraging about waking up to these eccentric voices so full of personality and life so early in the day," said Showrunner Dan Merchant. "It takes a special person to bring radio to life each day and make each listener feel like a friend. I think Dave and Emily did an incredible job of bringing these hosts to life and celebrating the world of radio."
The first two episodes will be available exclusively on Pure Flix on July 7th, 2022 and a new episode will air every Thursday.
"We need this show because we need to laugh. The world is really serious right now and we need to laugh and have fun," Coulier said. "Family is very important to me - I love being a husband, I love being a dad and my whole career has been in family entertainment. I'm so honored and happy to make families laugh."
Be sure to check out the trailer for this new series today.
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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The Old Course was never faster. The pace of play was never slower.
The celebrated start Thursday of the 150th British Open gave way to Cameron Young making his debut with an 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy, and Tiger Woods making what could be his last competitive appearance at St. Andrews a short one.
His score would indicate as much. Woods began his round by hitting out of a divot into the Swilcan Burn for a double bogey. He ended it by taking three putts through the Valley of Sin for a par and a 78, his second-worst score in his Open career.
Woods will try to avoid leaving early from St. Andrews for the second straight time.
“Looks like I’m going to have to shoot 66 tomorrow to have a chance,” Woods said. “Guys did it today. And that’s my responsibility tomorrow is to go ahead and do it — need to do it.”
Young and McIlroy didn’t have to contend with as much wind in the morning, though St. Andrews has seen far stronger gusts over its centuries of golf. Throw in the humps and mounds and difficult pin positions, and the Old Course held its own.
“It’s the fiddliest Open that I’ve played. It’s the only way I can really describe it,” McIlroy said. “OK, the 18th at Carnoustie was like a runway, that fairway. But around the greens here and just all the slopes and undulations and everything, I think as the tournament progresses, you’re going to get some funny bounces and it’s going to test your patience at times.”
Nothing tested the patience like the constant waiting. By late afternoon, the rounds were taking just over six hours. They waited on the tee and in the fairway, and it didn’t help with so many players looking for the best angles to tight pins and playing to the left into other fairways.
“It’s the way the golf course is set up. It’s how firm it is,” U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick said after his 72. “The way the golf course is designed … to get better angles and better lines, you’ve got to hit across all the fairways. There’s nothing you can do unfortunately about it. It’s just sad more than anything. It’s just ridiculous.”
Good scores were available, and 54 players broke par, 26 of them with rounds in the 60s.
Young was a surprise leader only because it’s his first time competing on an Open links. He has had one of the better rookie seasons on the PGA Tour, and the 25-year-old New Yorker is not the least bit daunted by the stage. Just two months ago, he contended into the final hour of the PGA Championship until finishing one shot out of a playoff.
Young played smartly and took advantage of the birdie chances. He reached 7 under through 12 holes with the wind helping on the inward nine. He missed two good chances, finished with a birdie and most importantly kept bogeys off his card.
“I don’t think that I played a perfect round of golf,” Young said. “I scored really well. And I think we thought our way around the way you have to out there.”
Young figures he knows only a fraction of the secrets to Old Course — no one ever really figures it all out with so many conditions on the ground and in the air — and there was one occasion on the par-5 fifth when he looked at his note in the yardage book: “Hard left is better than right.” He went left and made birdie.
“We did stuff like that a few times today,” Young said.
Players Championship winner Cameron Smith and English qualifier Robert Dinwiddie each had a 67. Dinwiddie had the best score of the afternoon, when the wind was at its strongest. The large group at 66 included Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, Dustin Johnson and even Barclay Brown, the English amateur who plays at Stanford.
Xander Schauffele, coming off his second straight win last week, was in the group a 69.
Scheffler tried to explain just how fast the links were playing by suggesting the ball was rolling faster on the fairways than on the greens. Than he realized that actually was the case. It gets that way at St. Andrews when the ground is crispy and the Open comes to the gray, old town.
“They are? I’m glad I’m not losing my mind,” Scheffler said.
McIlroy looked free as ever at St. Andrews, his first time back for the Open since 2010. His game is in good shape and he piled up five birdies through 12 holes, with only one careless play that led to his lone bogey on the 13th.
“Fantastic start. Just what you hope will happen when you’re starting off your week,” McIlroy said. “I did everything that you’re supposed to do around St Andrews.”
Then again, good starts are nothing new this year. He led the PGA Championship after 18 holes and was one shot behind after the first round of the U.S. Open. Both times, he couldn’t hold it together until he had fallen too far behind to catch up.
“I need to go out tomorrow and back up what I just did today,” he said.
Defending champion Collin Morikawa struggled with his putting and had a 72. Morikawa knew how long of a day he was in for when there was a group on the fifth tee, and the group ahead was just starting to walk toward the fairway.
“Xander and I talked about it. We’re watching more golf than we ever have,” said Morikawa, referring to how both rarely watch on TV. “You stay in the fairway and you’re watching two other groups play golf.”
It was hard to watch Woods at times. He was was 6 over through seven holes, missing more putts than usual and missing left off the tee. His tee shot on No. 7 was so far left that it wound up in a bunker in the 12th fairway, leading to another double bogey.
There were consecutive birdies around the turn, but little else to celebrate.
Woods had pointed to this week even as his shattered right leg from a February 2021 car crash kept him from playing. The Open probably won’t return to St. Andrews for another five years, and the 46-year-old Woods can’t help but wonder if he’ll be playing at a high level by then.
“This was always on the calendar to hopefully be well enough to play it. And I am,” he said. “And just didn’t do a very good job of it.”
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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient way to enjoy a drink at an event without the cost and hassle of purchasing it there," said an inventor, from Commerce, Calif., "so I invented the SNEAK-A-DRINK. My design also eliminates the need to hold and keep track of a bottle or cup."
The patent-pending invention provides a discreet way to store a beverage in a jacket. In doing so, it ensures that a drink is readily accessible when needed. As a result, it increases hydration and convenience. It also eliminates the need to purchase expensive drinks at events and it can be effectively transported through metal detectors. The invention features a unique design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for sports fans, concert goers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1351, 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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Which 2022 Way Day sales are best?
Amazon Prime Day isn’t the only online sales event worth watching. Wayfair’s annual Way Day sale is ideal for buying indoor and outdoor furniture, appliances, bedding and more. Many items are over $100 off right now, but the deals won’t last long.
What you should know about Way Day
When is Way Day?
Wayfair’s online deals begin April 27 and continue through April 28. Many deals can usually be found on April 26, and some may still be available on April 29, but there’s no guarantee.
What types of items are most popular on Way Day?
- Patio furniture: Wayfair is known for its selection of high-end patio furniture. The site has sets that seat anywhere from two to nine people. During the sales event, many patio furniture sets are marked down by over $1,000.
- Sofas: They have numerous convertible sofas, sleeper sofas and loveseats. Many sofas are marked down by over $200 during the event.
- Bedding sets: Wayfair has bedding sets for all mattress sizes in numerous styles, including quilted sets, microfiber sets and sets with duvets. During Way Day, many are marked down by over $100.
- Refrigerators: Models from top refrigerator brands like Frigidaire and Galanz are marked down by over $200.
- Grills: Many liquid propane and natural gas grills are marked down by roughly $100. Well-known brands like Blackstone, PermaSteel and Pit Boss have discounted grills available during the sales event.
- Appliances: Numerous appliances are on sale, including stand mixers, for less than $100.
How to make the most of Way Day
- Stick to a theme: Way Day is an excellent time to get what you need for various home-redecorating projects. For example, if you’ve spent most of 2022 working from home, the sales event is likely an ideal time to get the home office furniture you’ve been needing. On the other hand, if you’ll regularly entertain guests this summer, it could be a good time to get the grill and patio decor you need.
- Make the most of the free shipping: Nearly all Way Day deals include free shipping. This is an excellent way to have a refrigerator or other large furniture item delivered to your door for free.
- Check-in regularly for flash deals: Much like Prime Day, many deals are only available for a limited time. Open the website throughout the day to stay on top of the flash deals.
Best Way Day deals
Best Way Day patio furniture deals
Hazen Four-Person Seating Group with Cushions
This set includes a sofa, loveseat, ottoman and table. The white cushions will look great on most patios and dry quickly after rainy days.
Sold by Wayfair
Vanhoy Wicker/Rattan Eight-Person Seating Group with Cushions
This stylish set has more than enough seats for your next outdoor event. Most people felt the seats were comfortable. The cushions are thick and dry quickly.
Sold by Wayfair
Best Way Day sofa deals
Adria Twin 78.5-inch Split-Back Convertible Sofa
This sofa easily converts into a twin-size bed and has a 600-pound weight capacity. It’s available in gray, navy and black. Most people felt it was surprisingly comfortable and sturdy.
Sold by Wayfair
Dingler 77-inch Round Arm Sleeper
This couch is available in six colors and converts into a twin-size bed. Most people felt it was incredibly comfortable and assembly only takes about one hour.
Sold by Wayfair
Best Way Day bedding-set deals
Barron Microfiber Reversible Quilt Set
Most people felt this set was comfortable. Many were impressed with the size and color. It’s available in 18 colors and three sizes.
Sold by Wayfair
Powhattan Microfiber Reversible Comforter Set
This reversible set is available in seven colors. The fabric is warm in the winter and breathable enough to use during summer. Many people felt the set was comfortable and made it easy to make their bed.
Sold by Wayfair
Best Way Day refrigerator deals
Galanz 24-inch Top Freezer 4-cubic-foot Refrigerator
This features a stylish black design that looks great in most kitchens. Many enjoyed the compact, retro design. It has to be defrosted manually, but it runs quietly.
Sold by Wayfair
Thin Line 22-inch Counter Depth Top-Freezer 8.8-cubic-foot Refrigerator
This freezes food well without overcooling the refrigerator. While it is narrow, it’s perfect for a small apartment or garage. It’s available in white and stainless steel.
Sold by Wayfair
Best Way Day Grill deals
Blackstone Two-Burner Portable Liquid Propane Grill
It’s ideal for camping or cooking at home. This is easy to assemble and is perfect for cooking hibachi, hash browns and other meals. Most people felt it was easy to use.
Sold by Wayfair
Royal Gourmet Three-Burner Gas Grill
It can use gas or charcoal, making it ideal for those who like both. This includes a grill cover to keep it safe in inclement weather.
Sold by Wayfair
Best Way Day appliance deals
Cuisinart Nine-Speed Hand Mixer
This is available in white and chrome and includes a convenient storage case. It comes with a whisk, two beaters, a dough hook and a wire whip.
Sold by Wayfair
Bissell JetScrub Max Pet Carpet Deep Cleaner
This bagless vacuum is ideal for pet owners. Although it isn’t great at cleaning deep stains, it’s excellent at cleaning dirt and hair. Most people loved its lightweight design and easy assembly.
Sold by Wayfair
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE: AI).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) C3.ai Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about December 9, 2020; and/or (b) C3.ai securities between December 9, 2020 and February 15, 2022, both dates inclusive.
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According to a filed complaint, C3.ai, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) C3.ai's partnership with Baker Hughes was deteriorating; (ii) C3.ai was employing a flawed accounting methodology to conceal the deterioration of its Baker Hughes partnership; (iii) C3.ai faced challenges in product adoption and significant salesforce turnover; (iv) the Company overstated, inter alia, the extent of its investment in technology, description of its customers, its total addressable market, the pace of its market growth, and the scale of alliances with its major business partners; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England projected Thursday that the United Kingdom’s economy will enter a recession at the end of the year as it hiked interest rates by the largest amount in more than 27 years, pushing to tame accelerating inflation driven by the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The rate hike of three-quarters of a point pushes the bank’s key interest rate to 1.75%, the highest since the depths of the global financial crisis in December 2008. The move looks to draw down galloping consumer prices driven by soaring energy costs as Russia restricts natural gas to Europe and further cuts are a risk, Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey said.
“There is an economic cost to the war,’’ Bailey said at a news conference. “But I have to be clear, it will not deflect us from setting monetary policy to bring inflation back to the 2% target.”
The bleak outlook in the world’s fifth-largest economy shows the ripple effect of the war, with people mired in a cost-of-living crisis that has surged the cost of everything from groceries to utility bills. And it lays bare the difficult position that central banks worldwide are facing: how to control surging inflation without tipping economies into recession that were just beginning to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
In the U.K., inflation will accelerate to over 13% in the final three months of the year and remain “very elevated” for much of 2023, the bank said. The forecast reflects a sharp increase from the 40-year high of 9.4% recorded in June.
The bank’s forecasters say inflation will hit its highest point for more than 42 years amid the doubling of wholesale natural gas prices tied to the war. Those energy prices will push the economy into a five-quarter recession — with gross domestic product shrinking each quarter in 2023.
“Growth thereafter is very weak by historical standards,” the bank said.
Central banks around the world are making borrowing costs higher for consumers, businesses and the government, which tends to reduce spending and ease rising prices. But such moves are also likely to slow economic growth.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has moved aggressively, increasing its key rate by three-quarters of a point in each of the past two months to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%. The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
Recession is also a growing concern in Europe as shrinking flows of natural gas from Russia drive inflation and threaten to force factories to ration this winter. Targeting persistently high inflation, the European Central Bank’s first rate increase in 11 years was a larger-than-expected half-point hike last month.
“The Bank of England has become the latest in a string of international central banks to deliver historically large rate hikes,” said Luke Bartholomew, senior economist at abrdn. “The bank’s forecasts make clear just how difficult the UK’s economic picture is compared with other major countries.”
The International Monetary Fund last week cut its outlook for global economic growth, citing higher-than-expected inflation, continuing COVID-19 outbreaks in China and further effects from the war in Ukraine.
The landscape is especially complicated for central banks because many of the factors driving inflation are beyond their control, particularly food and energy prices that have soared due to uncertainty surrounding Russia’s invasion.
External pressures are becoming embedded in the U.K. economy, with public- and private-sector workers demanding wage increases to prevent inflation from eroding their living standards.
“With gas prices continuing to reach record levels, both households and businesses will see large increases in their energy bills throughout the winter and into 2023,” said Jack Leslie, senior economist at the Resolution Foundation, a think tank focused on the living standards of low- and middle-income families.
The last time the U.K. approved a similar interest rate increase was December 1994, when those decisions were still made by the government’s treasury chief in consultation with the central bank governor.
Dean Turner, an economist at UBS Global Wealth Management, said he did not envy the Bank of England’s position.
“What is a central banker to do?” he asked. “Should they be prioritizing current inflation, most of which is driven by factors beyond the control of the Bank of England, or the faltering growth backdrop?” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/bank-of-england-likely-to-raise-interest-rates-maybe-a-lot/ | 2022-08-04T13:06:20Z |
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Ping Identity (NASDAQ: COWN) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Thoma Bravo.
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Ademi LLP alleges Ping Identity's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Ping Identity holders will receive only $28.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at an Enterprise Value of approximately $2.8 billion. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Ping Identity by imposing a significant penalty if Ping Identity accepts a superior bid. Ping Identity insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Ping Identity's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Ping Identity.
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QYOU Advises that Q2 2022 Revenue Will Be An All Time Quarterly Record
TORONTO, MUMBAI and LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - QYOU Media Inc., (TSXV: QYOU) (OTCQB: QYOUF) a company operating in India and the United States producing and distributing content created by social media stars and digital content creators, is reporting final financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Highlights include as follows:
- Record Breaking Quarterly and YOY Revenue Growth: For the three months ended March 31, 2022 revenue was $5,234,680 representing a year over year increase of 2410% and the highest Q1 revenue mark in company history.
- Guidance: The Company is formally providing guidance for Q2 2022 advising that revenue is expected to be an all time quarterly record
- Seasonality: The Company's lines of business (primarily ad sales and influencer marketing) are subject to seasonality such that Q1 is typically the lowest revenue and Q4 the highest, all else being equal.
- Improved Adjusted EBITDA*: For the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to same period prior year, adjusted EBITDA loss was $662,270 representing a decrease of $981,074 or 60% driven by the revenue growth offset by higher operating expenses related to the growth of the business across all operating business units.
- Net Loss: Net loss for the quarter is $2,308,200, a decrease of 10% or $244,689 driven by revenue growth across all business units. In addition to the EBITDA loss, the Net loss includes income tax provisions of $166,802 and non-cash losses from share based compensation, marketing credits and amortization of $1,479,128.
- Cash Balance: The Company concluded the three months ended March 31, 2022 with cash of $5,082,637 (December 31, 2021 $6,548,890).
QYOU Media CEO and Co-Founder, Curt Marvis commented, "What a difference a year makes would be an apt description for the astounding difference in our year over year growth from 2021 to 2022. Revenue growth in the current quarter is expected to again be strongly positive on a quarter over quarter basis and even more significant again on a year over year basis. Q2 2022 is currently expected to break all previous quarterly revenue records for the company and we expect this trend to continue throughout 2022. I am super proud of what the entire team has achieved and as I always say…the best is yet to come."
Note on Adjusted EBITDA:
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), we present Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") which is a non-IFRS financial measure. The presentation of non-IFRS financial measurement are not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, operating loss or net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measures of cash flows or liquidity.
We define earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") as revenue minus operating expenses excluding non-cash operating expenses of stock-based compensation, marketing credits, depreciation and amortization (interest and taxes are not included in the Company's operating expenses). Adjusted EBITDA is used as an internal measure to evaluate the performance of our operating segments. We believe that information about this non-IFRS financial measure assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in operating results of our business separate from non-operational factors that affect operating income (loss) and net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and other factors that affect reported results. A limitation of the use of
Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Furthermore, this measure may vary among companies; thus Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Words such as "expects'', "anticipates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but are not limited to, information concerning the completion of future investments, the approval of the Exchange of the investments, the approval of the Reserve Bank of India of future investments, the expected use of proceeds from the investment, and statements relating to the business and future activities of QYOU. These forward-looking statements are based on QYOU's current projections and expectations about future events and other factors management believes are appropriate. Although QYOU believes that the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and readers cannot be assured that the offering and the closing thereof will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including certain risk factors, many of which are beyond QYOU's control. Additional risks and uncertainties regarding QYOU are described in its publicly-available disclosure documents, filed by QYOU on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) except as updated herein. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent QYOU's expectations as of the date of this news release, or as of the date they are otherwise stated to be made, and subsequent events may cause these expectations to change. QYOU undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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CLEVELAND, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis projects global demand for packaging machinery to advance to expand 5.8% per year through 2026 to $71.1 billion. Although from a small base, thermoforming machinery is expect to outperform most other product types:
- Thermoforming is the process of heating thin plastic film or sheets and then forming them into various shapes.
- Thermoforming equipment used in packaging applications is generally used to produce vacuum, blister, skin, MAP/CAP, and other film based shaped packages.
- These machines differ from form-fill-seal equipment because they form the packaging material themselves, giving them greater capabilities and versatility.
Through 2026, demand for thermoforming equipment will be boosted by rapidly rising demand for blister, skin, and clamshell packaging due to their ability to extent the shelf-life and preserve the appearance of such products as meats, poultry, and seafood.
However, the high cost of thermoforming packaging equipment and its limited availability is some parts of the world will prevent the segment from registering larger gains.
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Global Packaging Machinery is now available from The Freedonia Group. This study provides historical data for 2011, 2016, and 2021, and forecasts for 2026 and 2031 for global packaging machinery shipments, demand by product type, and net exports on a country-by-country basis, valued in millions of current US dollars, including inflation.
Products:
- filling equipment
- case forming, packing, and sealing machinery
- labeling and coding machinery
- wrapping equipment
- other types of packaging machinery
- packaging machinery parts
Demand is also analyzed by the following markets:
- food
- beverage
- pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- chemicals
- other markets
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BOSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cynamics, a disruptive sample-based, AI-driven Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution provider announced today that TAG Cyber had selected it as a Distinguished Vendor in the 3rd quarter edition of the 2022 TAG Cyber Security Annual.
Over the past few years, accelerated by the COVID pandemic, there has been a significant rise in organizations' reliance on digital communication infrastructure, increasing, in turn, their vulnerability to a wide array of cyberattacks such as data breaches and ransomware attacks.
As networks' size, data volume, and complexity are all growing exponentially, there is a great need for network security solutions that are simple to implement and maintain, yet provide impeccable network defense.
Cynamics' next-generation approach collects less than 1% of the network traffic and uses patented AI technology to infer about the 100% accurately. This solution which provides full network coverage, visibility, and threat prediction, is hardware-free, and can be deployed in any network size and architecture (on-prem, cloud-native, or hybrid), has been attracting interest from customers and decision-makers, a trend that has been recognized by TAG Cyber as well.
"We were introduced to Cynamics by a prestigious customer who was looking for our review on the company. We immediately felt that they have something special that fulfills a real evolving need. I foresee a great future for Cynamics" said Dr. Ed Amoroso, CEO of TAG Cyber. "Based on their patented AI technology, they created an all-around NDR solution that addresses an important customer need״.
Eyal Elyashiv, co-founder and CEO of Cynamics, commented, "We are honored to be included as a TAG Cyber Distinguished Vendor. Cynamics has distinguished itself from day one with its disruptive yet intuitive AI-based technology. In today's atmosphere of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks that know no moral boundaries, we are happy to be able to provide a scalable, essentially impeccably performing full network visibility solution to businesses and organizations of all sizes. No one should have to suffer the consequences of irresponsible use of cloud data."
Cynamics is a premium Next Generation (NG) Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution built for MSPs, MSSPs, and companies of all sizes. It's tremendously simple for clients to implement and manage, provides threat detection and total network visibility at a fraction of the cost of comparably effective solutions.
TAG Cyber is a trusted cyber security research analyst firm, providing unbiased industry insights and recommendations to security solution providers and Fortune 100 enterprises. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Edward Amoroso, former SVP/CSO of AT&T, the company bucks the trend of pay-for-play research by offering in-depth research, market analysis, consulting, and personalized content based on hundreds of engagements with clients and non-clients alike—all from a former practitioner perspective.
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Former K-State star Michael Beasley joining Wildcats TBT Team
Published: Jul. 18, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - According to K-State’s Purple and Black alumni TBT team, Michael Beasley is set to join the squad.
The team shared the news on social media Monday afternoon as the team prepares for the Wichita Regional with their first game July 22 against Lone Star Legends. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
He joins the likes of other former star Wildcats including Jacob Pullen and Henry Walker.
Beasley is a K-State alum and was the second overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He’s played 14 years of professional basketball, 11 of them in the NBA.
The Wichita Regional goes from July 22 through July 27 and those games will be aired on ESPN3.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s health minister has backed off a decision to end compulsory isolation for people who test positive for COVID-19, declaring that it was a mistake and sent the wrong signal.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Monday that obligatory self-isolation, usually for 10 days — which can be cut to seven days with a negative test — would be scrapped May 1 and replaced with a strong recommendation to isolate for five days. Local health offices would still have ordered infected people in health facilities to stay off work.
Lauterbach, who first announced his change of heart on a television talk show Tuesday night, said Wednesday that the idea “was a mistake I am personally responsible for.”
“I have withdrawn the proposal because the completely wrong impression would have arisen that either the pandemic is over or the virus has become significantly more harmless than was assumed in the past,” he told reporters in Berlin.
He noted that nearly 350 coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on Tuesday, and said Germany has case numbers “that are much too high” and that long COVID is “a big problem.”
Lauterbach said his aim had been to lighten the burden on local health offices and that he will instead do so by lifting a requirement for the contacts of infected people to quarantine. He said he would propose keeping a compulsory five-day isolation period for inviduals with COVID-19 in place.
Infection levels in Germany have been drifting down, and most coronavirus restrictions have recently been relaxed.
Lauterbach, an epidemiologist and longtime lawmaker with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left party, was one of Germany’s most prominent voices urging caution and strict measures against the coronavirus in the earlier stages of the pandemic.
Since becoming health minister in December, he has tried to balance that approach with the political challenges of a diverse three-party coalition government and the impact of the omicron variant, which has brought high case numbers but in many cases relatively mild illness.
Speaking on Deutschlandfunk radio, opposition leader Friedrich Merz assailed what he called a “breathless” style of government “with decisions that don’t last for 48 hours.”
Merz also criticized the government’s approach to a potential vaccination mandate ahead of parliamentary votes set for Thursday. Scholz favors a mandate, but left it to lawmakers to come up with cross-party proposals amid divisions in his own government.
Backers of obligatory vaccinations for adults backed off that idea this week, at least for now, after struggling to build enough support.
They agreed to a compromise that foresees a mandate for people age 60 and over taking effect in October. Parliament could decide this fall whether to extend the requirement to all residents over 18. It’s unclear whether that or any other proposal has a chance of winning a majority in parliament.
Some lawmakers in the governing parties oppose any mandate. Merz said his center-right party is sticking to its own proposal, which foresees setting up a national vaccination register but doesn’t include an immediate vaccination mandate.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (WDAF) – The last two years we’ve seen the housing market boom with frenetic home buying where many sell above list price, and some prospective buyers seek fixer-uppers for their first home.
One house near North 65th Terrace and Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas, might not be on a new home owner’s affordability list, with a list price at $540,000, but the history of the home might be of some interest.
The 2,888-square-foot, single-family home was built in 2007 as part of the hit TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” or “Extreme Home Makeover” hosted by Ty Pennington.
The episode that aired in January 2008 featured U.S. Marine Daniel Gilyeat and his family. Gilyeat was on a tour of duty in Iraq when a bomb hit his truck, leading him to suffer major injuries and the loss of his left leg.
Nexstar’s WDAF spoke with Gilyeat back in 2014 as he faced doing some repair work on the home on his own, including work on massive cracks in the ceiling he said had been there since the beginning. He had not heard from the contractor since 2008. WDAF did reach out to the contractor at the time but never heard back.
In 2010, Gilyeat ran for the 3rd Congressional District seat in Kansas, following Dennis Moore’s retirement. Today, Gilyeat inspires wounded soldiers across the United States, according to his online biography.
Gilyeat is not currently listed as the owner of the home and now resides in Florida. He appeared on Fox News’ “The Five” last year and received a tract wheelchair.
According to Zillow, the house was first listed for sale in May 2021 for $459,950 and removed in July 2021.
The house was listed again for sale by Platinum Realty in April 2022 for $565,000, with the price dropping to $540,000 in May 2022.
According to Platinum Realty’s listing, the house sits on 1.186 acres and has four car garages, two attached and two detached. The house was built with no stairs to help Gilyeat get around easier due to his leg. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/house-built-on-extreme-makeover-home-edition-now-for-sale/ | 2022-06-23T01:24:41Z |
Man beheaded pregnant ex-girlfriend, put her head in dumpster, police say
ALTON, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – A man is facing charges, accused of beheading his pregnant ex-girlfriend at her home in Illinois, police say.
Deundrea Holloway, 22, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of intentional homicide of an unborn child, one count of dismembering a human body, concealment of homicidal death and motor vehicle offenses.
Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido said officers responded to the home Friday afternoon regarding a possible homicide after the victim’s mother went to check on her daughter and found her dead. Officers confirmed an adult was found dead in the home.
The victim was identified Monday as Liese A. Dodd, 22.
Authorities told KMOV Holloway is accused of beheading Dodd and putting her head in a dumpster.
Holloway and Dodd had been dating on and off for two years. Dodd’s baby was due in mid-July, just a month away.
Holloway was arrested and is being held at the Alton police department on a $2 million bond.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is helping National Geographic promote its upcoming documentary series on U.S. national parks.
The first lady introduces each installment of “America’s National Parks,” a five-night series scheduled for broadcast on consecutive nights beginning Aug. 29.
She introduces the series from the Grand Canyon and encourages people to visit.
“America’s national parks are full of unrivaled beauty, geological wonders, cultural history and amazing wildlife,” she says in a video clip released Tuesday as National Geographic announced the series and her participation in the project.
“Each national park connects people to a piece of the American story, who we are and where we came from,” the first lady says. “With more than 400 national park sites, there are so many unique places in our country that are just waiting to be explored.”
Country music star Garth Brooks is executive producer and narrator of the series. Individual episodes feature the landscapes and wildlife inhabitants of Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Big Bend, Badlands and Hawaii Volcanoes national parks.
In conjunction with the first lady’s “Joining Forces” initiative for military and veteran families, National Geographic will also air a public service announcement during the series in which Biden reminds service members, veterans and their families of their free admission to all national parks.
The series kicks off National Geographic’s new event, America’s National Parks Week. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/jill-biden-helps-national-geographic-promote-national-parks/ | 2022-08-09T17:58:10Z |
The diagnostic services provider projects DermAI may decrease turnaround time for melanoma cases by 30-40%
GENEVA and PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilabs, a leading diagnostic services provider, and Proscia®, a leading provider of digital and computational pathology solutions, today announced that the diagnostic group has chosen Proscia's DermAI®* to advance its aspiration of becoming the most digitally-driven diagnostic group – enabling better decisions for a healthier tomorrow. The artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technology will first be deployed in Sweden and then rolled out across other countries where Unilabs serves patients.
"The era of computational pathology is here," said Dr Christian Rebhan, Chief Medical and Operations Officer at Unilabs. "We are designing our diagnostic processes around AI because getting better, faster results to our patients can help to improve outcomes. Our team has seen the power of DermAI's potential and looks forward to adopting it."
Unilabs and Proscia established a strategic partnership in March 2021 to study the potential impact of DermAI on the laboratory's high-throughput pathology operations. Based on this evaluation, Unilabs projects a potential decrease in turnaround time of 30% to 40% for cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, compared to its current workflow. This added efficiency, if realised, could enable patients to start treatment sooner, helping to improve outcomes.
Millions of skin biopsies are taken annually, each of which may display one of hundreds of diagnoses. Cases must often be re-routed to the right specialist, resulting in inefficiencies for the laboratory and delays for the patient. Proscia's DermAI is designed to automatically classify H&E stained dermatopathology slides and highlights the promise of computational pathology in driving critical productivity gains. The performance of the technology was demonstrated in one of pathology's most comprehensive studies to date.
"We are excited to expand our relationship with Unilabs," said David West, Proscia's CEO. "Its commitment to innovation for both its pathologists and its patients is second to none, and we look forward to seeing the impact that DermAI can make."
*DermAI is available for research use only.
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Unilabs is one of Europe's leading diagnostics companies, offering a complete range of laboratory, pathology, and imaging services to patients across four continents. A leading digital champion covering the full diagnostic spectrum, Unilabs' +14,200 people save lives every day.
Unilabs invests heavily in technology, equipment, and people – using digital technologies in its state-of-the-art laboratories and imaging institutes to improve the lives of close to 100 million people every year. For more information, visit https://unilabs.com/.
Proscia is a software company that is accelerating pathology's digital transformation to change the way we understand diseases like cancer. Its Concentriq digital pathology platform and powerful AI applications are advancing the 150-year-old standard of research and diagnosis towards a data-driven discipline, unlocking new insights that accelerate discovery, improve patient outcomes, and fulfill the promise of precision care. Leading diagnostic laboratories and 10 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies rely on Proscia's software each day. For more information, visit proscia.com.
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Giancarlo Lionetti, CRO, and Rajiv Krishnarao, CFO, join to accelerate Zapier's growth
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zapier, the leader in no-code automation, welcomes Giancarlo 'GC' Lionetti as its first Chief Revenue Officer to lead Zapier's go-to-market functions, including customer support, marketing, partnerships, and the company's first sales team. The company also welcomes Rajiv Krishnarao as its new Chief Financial Officer to oversee Zapier's finance, accounting, legal, and business operations teams.
"I'm thrilled to welcome two driven and authentic leaders to Zapier to help further our mission to make automation work for everyone," said Wade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier. "Giancarlo cares deeply about the full customer experience and understands how all of the go-to-market pieces across sales, support, marketing, and product fit together. Rajiv brings extensive experience operating companies at scale, with a relentless focus on delivering customer value."
Lionetti brings years of experience building product-led growth companies, most recently leading the expansion of Confluent's growth as their Chief Marketing Officer. As Vice President of Growth at Dropbox, he built the product-led sales and monetization teams that helped the company scale from $400 million to over $1 billion in revenue. He was an early Atlassian employee, where he held leadership roles across sales and marketing.
Krishnarao most recently led finance and strategy at Opendoor, where he helped scale the business over 10x during his tenure. Prior to Opendoor, he led Capital Markets at Uber and was an investor with Sequoia Capital Global Equities. Krishnarao has nearly two decades of experience breaking down and analyzing businesses in order to help allocate resources, drive profitable growth and achieve their long-term mission.
Zapier is currently hiring across all departments, including sales, partnerships, and support.
About: Founded in 2011, Zapier is the leader in no-code automation. By connecting over 5,000 of the most popular work apps, Zapier empowers its users to make the most of the tools they already use—and to focus on what matters most. For more information, visit www.zapier.com.
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DOCKLANDS, Australia, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATP has announced Pepperstone, the award-winning Melbourne-based FX and CFD broker, as the global naming partner of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings and Official Online Trading Partner of the ATP Tour.
The agreement sees Pepperstone join the Tour as Platinum Partner with a global on-site presence at 11 events across the ATP Tour season, culminating at the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. Pepperstone will also receive year-round promotion via ATP's social, digital and broadcast channels, delivering worldwide exposure to the brand and its innovative trading products.
The partnership kicks off today with the launch of a brand-new product — the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings — a dynamic new feature enabling fans, players and media to track the real-time rankings and impact of match results day-to-day The partnership launches ahead of the 50th anniversary of the rankings in 2023.
First launched in August 1973, the rankings serve as a true measure of excellence and the official mechanism determining player standings, tournament entries and seedings in men's professional tennis. A key barometer for player records and milestones, the rankings also provide a narrative that connects every level of the men's professional game throughout the season.
In addition to the rankings, Pepperstone also became the naming partner of the season-long Race To Turin, Race To Milan, the ATP Cup Standings, as well as presenting partner of the official year-end No.1 ceremonies in singles and doubles.
Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO, said: "We're thrilled to welcome Pepperstone to our family of global partners and to celebrate the moment with the launch of the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings. In line with Pepperstone's award-winning customer service, the ATP is always looking for new ways to improve the experience of our millions of fans around the world, and the launch of the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings is a landmark moment that will help elevate our storytelling and create new opportunities to engage with the ATP Tour every day of the season."
Tamas Szabo, Pepperstone Group CEO, said: "We are tremendously excited to enter into this groundbreaking partnership, becoming the first and Official Online Trading Partner of the ATP Tour. Tennis and trading have a few things in common – preparation, access to information, experience and ultimately the right decision at critical moments. https://pepperstone.com/
"ATP Tour's global footprint and enormous following will enable us to bring the world's financial markets to astute, adventurous traders around the world, driving our vision to create a better way to trade."
About the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings: The introduction of the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings marks the most significant addition to the ATP's rankings properties since the introduction of the calendar year Race in 2000, helping track players' journeys to qualify for the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals. It comes as part of a wider push to enhance functionality of the ATP Tour's digital platforms, and continually level-up the fan experience across the tennis ecosystem. To view the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings, please visit www.ATPTour.com. To learn more about how they work, please visit our FAQ page.
About The ATP
As a global governing body of men's professional tennis, the ATP's mission is to serve tennis. We entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world's greatest players at the most prestigious tournaments, and inspire the next generation of fans and players. From the ATP Cup in Australia, to Europe, the Americas and Asia, the stars of the game battle for titles and Pepperstone ATP Rankings points at ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250 events, and Grand Slams. All roads lead towards the Nitto ATP Finals, the prestigious season finale held in Turin, Italy. Featuring only the world's top 8 qualified singles players and doubles teams, the tournament also sees the official crowning of the year-end ATP World No. 1, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For more information, please visit www.ATPTour.com.
About Pepperstone
Established in 2010, Pepperstone has grown to become an award-winning online global forex and CFD broker known for delivering exceptional client service and withdrawals to tens of thousands of clients around the world. Pepperstone has subsidiaries across the globe and is regulated by (ASIC), (FCA), (CySec), (SCB), (DFSA), (BaFin) and (CMA).www.pepperstone.com
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