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US defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine
By Oren Liebermann, CNN
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Friday.
Austin used the first call between the two in 84 days to urge Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to implement an “immediate ceasefire,” according to a brief readout of the call. The two last spoke on February 18, a week before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
It ends an extended period in which Russia’s top military leaders repeatedly refused to speak with their American counterparts.
On March 24, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said that Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley “have sought, and continue to seek” phone calls with Shoigu and the Gen. Valery Gerasimov, the top Russian general, but the Russians “have so far declined to engage.”
Following the call between Austin and Shoigu, Milley is also expected to reach out to his Russian counterpart to see if it’s possible to schedule a call, a defense official tells CNN, but there is no conversation currently on the schedule.
The two have not spoken since February 11, one week before the last call between Austin and Shoigu.
This story is breaking and will be updated.
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NewPower Worldwide is named to both SourceToday and Electronics Sourcing's Top 50 Electronics Distributors list.
NASHUA, N.H., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewPower Worldwide, the leading independent distributor of electronic components and finished goods, was recognized as #3 on Electronics Sourcing's North American Top 50 Independent Distributors list and #14 on SourceToday's Global Top 50 Electronics Distributors report. For the seventh year in a row, NewPower has appeared at the top of these highly competitive and rigorous annual reports recognizing the world's top distributors for electronic components.
The award highlights NewPower's continued rise in electronic component distribution. "We are once again honored to be recognized as one of the world's Top 50 Electronics Distributors," said Carleton Dufoe, Chief Executive Offer, NewPower Worldwide, "Our proprietary cloud-based sourcing technology, EMPOWER™, continues to fuel our growth by providing customers with real-time access to billions of parts worldwide. EMPOWER™, coupled with our $325M credit facility, provides the foundation for NewPower's inventory management solutions which help our customers develop sustainable supply chain strategies tailored to address their challenges."
"In today's market, supply chain leaders need a partner they can trust to put them first," said Jeffrey Hong, General Manager, NewPower Worldwide APAC, "This past year, NewPower continued to expand headcount globally in an effort to provide better-localized support in real-time. This customer-first mentality has helped drive deeper relationships, resulting in more impactful results for our customers."
NewPower Worldwide is an industry expert in the sourcing, procurement and redistribution of electronic components and peripherals. Visit www.newpowerww.com for a complete list of supply chain services or email solutions@newpowerww.com for immediate assistance.
NewPower Worldwide is a leading global independent distributor of electronic components and finished goods. NewPower provides a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes some of the world's largest OEMs, ODMs, EMS Providers, Military and Aerospace, Authorized Distributors and Global Service Facilities. NewPower Worldwide is a privately held company based in Nashua, NH. For more information, visit www.newpowerww.com.
Media Contact: Cristina Adair | O: (603) 865-1916, cadair@newpowerww.com
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TOLEDO, Ohio, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) (the "Company" or "Welltower") today announced that it has closed on an amended $4.0 billion unsecured revolving line of credit ("Revolving Facility"), $1.0 billion term loan and CAD 250 million term loan (collectively, "Term Facility"). Through the Amendment, the Company will enhance its already strong liquidity position and extend its well-staggered debt maturity profile, while also achieving improved pricing across the Term Facility.
"Today's announcement highlights our commitment to further enhancing our already strong balance sheet and liquidity profile, while maintaining maximum financial flexibility," said Tim McHugh, Welltower's Chief Financial Officer. "The increased size, extended term and more efficient pricing position the Company to continue to create significant value for our shareholders in any macroeconomic environment. We appreciate the significant commitment offered by the 31 participating financial institutions and the continued support of our banking partners."
The Revolving Facility is comprised of an existing $3.0 billion tranche ("RCF A") that matures June 4, 2025 and an amended $1.0 billion tranche ("RCF B") that matures on June 4, 2026, which will replace the Company's existing $1.0 billion RCF B that was scheduled to mature on June 4, 2023. Both Revolving Facility tranches may be extended for two successive terms of six months at the Company's option. Based on Welltower's current credit ratings, the loans under the Revolving Facility currently bear interest at 77.5 basis points over the adjusted SOFR rate. In addition, the Revolving Facility permits a reduction in the interest rate upon meeting certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Based on Welltower's current credit ratings, the Revolving Facility currently carries an annual facility fee of 15 basis points.
The Company also closed on a $1.0 billion term loan and a CAD 250 million term loan that each mature on July 19, 2026 and will replace the Company's existing $500 million term loan and CAD 250 million term loan that were scheduled to mature on July 19, 2023. Both Term Facility tranches may be extended for two successive terms of six months at the Company's option. Based on Welltower's current credit ratings, the loans under the Term Facility bear interest at 85.0 basis points over the adjusted SOFR rate, which represents a five-basis point improvement from pricing under the Company's previous Term Facility. In addition, the Term Facility permits a reduction in the interest rate upon meeting certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Welltower has an ability to upsize the Revolving Facility and the USD term loan by up to an additional $1.25 billion, in the aggregate, and the CAD term loan by up to an additional CAD 250 million. The closing of the Amendment increases the Company's total available credit, assuming all incremental facilities are funded, to over $6.5 billion in aggregate. The Company is permitted to borrow up to $1.0 billion of the Revolving Facility in certain foreign currencies.
BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC were the U.S. Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF A and BofA Securities, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC were the U.S. Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF B and Term Facilities. BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and RBC Capital Markets were the Canadian Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF A and BofA Securities, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and RBC Capital Markets were the Canadian Joint Lead Arrangers for the RCF B and Term Facilities. BofA Securities, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. were the Joint Book Runners for the RCF A and BofA Securities, Inc. was the Sole Book Runner for the RCF B and Term Facilities. Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. were the Co-Syndication Agents for the RCF A and Bank of America, N.A. was the Sole Syndication Agent for the RCF B and Term Facilities. KeyBank National Association is the Administrative Agent and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank is the Sustainability Structuring Agent.
About Welltower
Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers, and health systems to fund the real estate infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower®, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com.
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This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When Welltower uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Welltower's actual results to differ materially from Welltower's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. This may be a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those factors discussed in Welltower's reports filed from time to time with the SEC. Welltower undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC) ("TMHC") today announced the early tender results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 27, 2022 (the "Early Tender Deadline") of the previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") by its subsidiary, Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. (the "Issuer"), to purchase for cash any and all of the Issuer's outstanding 6.625% senior notes due 2027 (the "Notes").
In connection with the Tender Offer, TMHC also announced the results as of the Early Tender Deadline of the Issuer's previously announced solicitation (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of the Notes of consents (the "Consents") to proposed amendments to the indenture, dated as of February 10, 2020, by and among the Issuer, the guarantors party thereto (the "guarantors") and U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee") (the "Indenture"), to (i) shorten the minimum notice period for optional redemption of the Notes by the Issuer from "at least 10 days but not more than 60 days" to "at least three Business Days and no more than 60 days" and (ii) eliminate certain covenants and events of default (collectively, the "Proposed Amendments").
The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are described in an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated June 13, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement").
The aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline (the "Early Tender Notes"), as well as the percent of the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding constituting Early Tender Notes, is set forth in the columns entitled "Aggregate Principal Amount of Early Tender Notes" and "Percent of Outstanding Principal Amount Tendered," respectively, in the table below. The consideration being offered for any such Early Tender Notes accepted for purchase in the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation is also set forth in the table below:
The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation will expire at Midnight, New York City time, at the end of July 12, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Issuer (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). No tenders submitted after the Expiration Date will be valid. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation, holders that validly tendered their Notes and validly delivered their Consents and that did not validly withdraw such Notes and Consents prior to the Early Tender Deadline will receive the Total Consideration set forth in the table above, which includes the Early Tender Payment set forth in the table above. Holders that validly tender their Notes and validly deliver their Consents after the Early Tender Deadline and on or prior to the Expiration Date will only be eligible to receive the Tender Offer Consideration set forth in the table above, which is the Total Consideration less the Early Tender Payment.
The Early Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement) for the Early Tender Notes is expected to be on June 29, 2022. In addition, any Notes validly tendered and Consents validly delivered after the Early Tender Deadline may not be withdrawn or revoked, except as required by law.
The consummation of the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement.
In addition, holders of all Notes validly tendered along with Consents and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation will receive accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from the last date on which interest has been paid to, but excluding, the applicable settlement date.
In addition, because the Issuer received Consents in respect of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding (excluding any Notes owned by the Issuer or any guarantor, or by any person directly or indirectly controlled by the Issuer or any guarantor) (the "Requisite Consents") as of the Early Tender Deadline, the Issuer and the guarantors executed and delivered a supplemental indenture (the "Supplemental Indenture") to the Indenture, entered into by and among the Issuer, the guarantors and the Trustee. The Supplemental Indenture became effective upon execution, but provides that the Proposed Amendments will not become operative until the Issuer accepts for purchase Notes representing the Requisite Consents in the Tender Offer. The Proposed Amendments are expected to become operative on the Early Settlement Date.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. No offer, solicitation, or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. is the dealer manager and solicitation agent (the "Dealer Manager") in the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as both the depositary and the information agent (the "Depositary and Information Agent") for the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation should be directed to the Dealer Manager at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect). Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement and other related materials should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (212) 430-3774 or (866) 470-4200 (toll free) or by e-mail at contact@gbsc-usa.com.
None of TMHC, its board of directors, the Issuer, the guarantors, the Trustee, the Dealer Manager or the Depositary and Information Agent, makes any recommendation as to whether holders of the Notes should or should not tender any Notes or deliver Consents in response to the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation. The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are made only by the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement. The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Issuer by the Dealer Manager or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury, and 55-plus active lifestyle homebuyers under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade, Darling Homes Collection by Taylor Morrison, and Christopher Todd Communities built by Taylor Morrison. From 2016-2022, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted® Builder by Lifestory Research. Our strong commitment to sustainability, our communities, and our team is highlighted in our latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report on our website.
For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements." These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities, as well as those of the markets we serve or intend to serve, to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate to matters of a strictly factual or historical nature and generally discuss or relate to forecasts, estimates or other expectations regarding future events. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "may," "can," "could," "might," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, including statements related to expected financial, operating and performance results, planned transactions, planned objectives of management, future developments or conditions in the industries in which we participate and other trends, developments and uncertainties that may affect our business in the future. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All of our forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referenced in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A.
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Vaughn homers as White Sox stop slide by topping Royals 7-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped an eight-game slide with a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The winning rally for the White Sox started when Danny Mendick and Tim Anderson hit consecutive two-out singles off Collin Snider. Scott Barlow then came in, and Vaughn drove his first pitch into the home bullpen in left. The White Sox added another run in the eighth when Leury García scampered home on Reese McGuire’s double-play grounder. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/27/vaughn-homers-as-white-sox-stop-slide-by-topping-royals-7-3/ | 2022-04-27T23:45:44Z |
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s total compensation package topped $212 million
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy received a pay package valued at $212.7 million in 2021, marking a substantial compensation increase for the executive during his first year running the tech giant, according to a company filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.
Nearly all of Jassy’s compensation comes in the form of stock options that will vest over 10 years, according to the filing. Jassy’s 2021 compensation marks a sixfold increase to his pay in 2020, when he was head of Amazon’s profit-generating cloud-computing arm AWS.
Jassy became Amazon CEO last summer, replacing Jeff Bezos, who continues to serve as executive chair of Amazon’s board but stepped down as chief executive to focus on his space-faring company Blue Origin and other ventures. Bezos’ pay remained unchanged at nearly $1.7 million, though his holdings of Amazon stock make him the second-richest person in the world, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Amazon’s disclosure notably came the same day that workers at a Staten Island, New York, warehouse made history by voting to form the first US union in the tech giant’s 27-year history. It also comes amid a separate union election vote count at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, concluding on Thursday with the results of the vote too close to call — as the number of ballots challenged by either the union or Amazon is large enough to sway the final results.
Massive stock awards are not unusual for incoming CEOs as they are intended to give the executives an even greater stake in the companies’ performance right away. For example, when Sundar Pichai took over as CEO of Google parent Alphabet’s in 2019, he was given one-time stock awards that vest over time worth a combined total of some $240 million, according to a company SEC filing. However, Pichai received no stock awards as part of his compensation in 2020, per a subsequent filing.
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Company strengthens commitment to the development – and future – of youth nationwide
HAMPTON, N.H., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, today announced the recipients of its annual Judgement Free Generation® scholarship, which recognize teens for their commitment to promoting kindness and contributing to a more judgement free planet. Fifty deserving Boys & Girls Clubs of America teens were each awarded $5,000, over half (56 percent) of whom will be first-generation college students.
In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Planet Fitness has awarded $250,000 in scholarships this year – contributing to a grand total of $900,000 in scholarships recognizing 170 youth since 2017. Planet Fitness created this scholarship program to recognize the many teens who continue to promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion in their communities, qualities that Planet Fitness and Boys & Girls Clubs of America collectively support. Scholarship recipients were selected based on multiple criteria, including personal essays, a staff recommendation and a video submission that demonstrated how each youth actively promotes these values.
To celebrate and honor the recipients, Planet Fitness, Company franchisees and Boys & Girls Clubs of America enlisted the help of Tyler Oakley, social media influencer, actor and LGBTQ+ youth activist, to share some inspirational thoughts from his own journey with the winners via a Zoom call and answer their questions.
The 50 scholarship winners selected by Planet Fitness and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are as follows:
In one winning submission, Elizabeth N. from Milwaukee, Wis., expressed how her experience with bullying motivated her to address the issue in her own community and help empower her peers. She said, "Being bullied taught me how to reject the negative and embrace the positive. This is how we can impact communities – by building each others' confidence in who we are and what we can do. I am committed to start the next chapter of my life being part of the change in my community. This is how I will use my service, empowering others with love and kindness for generations to come."
"It's a privilege not only to continue our scholarship program this year, but to recognize and award 50 inspiring teens who are making a positive impact on today's world," said Chris Rondeau, Planet Fitness' Chief Executive Officer. "With all that youth have been through over the past few years, it's inspirational to see how these scholarship recipients have committed to themselves, their peers and their communities. As home of the Judgement Free Zone®, Planet Fitness is excited to watch these changemakers continue to lead by example and build a more welcoming tomorrow."
"We are thrilled to honor teens who are furthering our mission to provide inclusive spaces for young people to thrive and be themselves," said Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to enhancing the lives of every kid and teen that walks through our doors, and we couldn't be more excited to award these scholarships, with the support of our partners at Planet Fitness."
Since 2016, together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $7 million to support anti-bullying, pro-kindness initiatives. As part of the program, the Company has funded first-of-its-kind social-emotional skills training for Boys & Girls Clubs of America professionals and youth, which is rooted in a trauma-informed approach to acknowledge the impacts of traumatic experiences on youth behavior while providing opportunities for growth. The Company has also engaged in volunteer efforts and built welcoming gym spaces known as Mini Judgement Free Zones in select Boys & Girls Clubs of America throughout the country.
Learn more about Planet Fitness' efforts to positively impact the communities where people live, work and workout through PF Purpose.
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2022, Planet Fitness had more than 16.2 million members and 2,291 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,900 Clubs serve 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to conserve power Monday, the electric operator said late Sunday.
ERCOT is asking people and businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity between 2-8 p.m. It also issued a watch for “a projected reserve capacity shortage” from 2-8 p.m. Monday.
It said no systemwide outages are expected Monday.
ERCOT said conservation notices are given when projected energy reserves fall below 2,300 MW for at least 30 minutes. It last asked for conservation in May after six power plants went offline during record demand.
The reasons for the conservation request are record-high electric demand due to the heat wave and low wind projections. ERCOT demand set an all-time peak demand record Friday, which was previously set July 5. On Saturday, it set a new weekend demand record.
ERCOT, the organization that supplies energy to over 26 million customers in Texas, has previously said it expects to set new demand records as the state grows.
The power grid operator released its summer outlook in May, which said it “is expected to have sufficient installed generating capacity” for peak demands from June to September.
At the time, ERCOT expected its peak demand to reach a new record of 77,317 megawatts — which is about 2,300 megawatts higher than the new record set Sunday.
Ways to reduce electricity include turning up thermostats one or two degrees and waiting to use major appliances during afternoon peak hours, the release said.
ERCOT’s current supply and demand conditions can be viewed online. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/ercot-asks-texans-to-conserve-electricity-monday/ | 2022-07-11T15:55:55Z |
What are the best kids swimming goggles?
Whether your little one is a budding Olympian swimmer or swims casually at your local recreation center, swimming goggles are a must.
Choosing the proper goggles for your child might seem like a breeze, but there are a few things every parent should consider. If you want your child to feel safe, see clearly and perform at their best, there are several things you should look for when shopping around.
What to consider before buying kids swimming goggles
Fit
Kids swimming goggles are typically suitable for those aged 4-12, but some have a more specific age range. All goggles have an adjustable head strap so your child can find the most comfortable fit. You should also consider the size of the lenses and the shape of your child’s face.
Competitive vs. recreational
If your child is a competitive swimmer, there’s no question you should get them the best goggles you can afford. However, if they’re a casual swimmer, you can opt for a more affordable pair of goggles. Cheaper kids goggles also usually come in more vibrant colors, and some have designs inspired by popular kids TV shows and movies.
Comfort
Even if your child’s goggles are the appropriate size, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re comfortable. The best kids goggles have cushioned rubber gaskets with an adjustable nosepiece and should provide long-lasting comfort. They should feel secure but not so tight they constrict your child’s eye sockets or block blood circulation.
What to look for in quality kids swimming goggles
Durability
Your child’s goggles probably won’t last for an entire decade, but a durable frame means you’ll get your money’s worth and worry less about replacing them. The most sturdy goggle frames are made with silicone, providing a secure fit and a flexible feel.
Leakproof
The last thing you want is water seeping into your child’s goggles, so it’s a good idea to ensure they’re effective at keeping water out. Otherwise, your child’s eyes can become irritated, and their vision can become compromised, affecting their performance.
Anti-glare and ultraviolet protection
If your child’s goggles don’t have a coating over the lenses for reflecting light bouncing off surfaces or direct sunlight, it can damage their vision and affect their performance. Goggles vary in coating color, so it’s often a matter of preference, but certain ones are more effective at reflecting light. In any case, goggles with polarized or mirrored lenses offer elite functionality and performance.
Shape
The shapes of the lenses are usually a more significant concern for highly competitive swimmers. However, it’s worth noting that low-profile goggles offer a broader field of vision, making it easier for your child to see out of the corner of their eye. Flat lenses are usually more comfortable and suitable for novice and intermediate swimmers.
Best kids swimming goggles
Best goggles under $20
Speedo Kids Skoogles Swim Goggles
These goggles have a soft frame and a G.O. Fit system for a secure feel. They have a flexible gasket, and the head strap adjustment is easy to slide around so kids can find the most comfortable fit. Plus, they’re anti-fog and latex-free.
Sold by Amazon
Speedo Jr. Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Swim Goggles
These goggles provide elite performance and comfort to competitive swimmers with a slim facial profile. The wide panoramic lenses offer excellent peripheral vision, and the mirrored coating substantially reduces reflective light and glare.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Your kids will love these vibrant tie-dye-colored goggles. They have a secure-release button for easy adjustment, silicone gaskets lined with soft cushioning and a unibody design that conforms to the shape of the wearer’s face.
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View Swim Swipe Youth Swim Goggles
These goggles have a traditional, straightforward design and have silicone eye seals for long-lasting comfort. The nose piece is flexible, and the one-touch buckle makes them easy to adjust. Also, they’re available in lime green, aqua, pink and blue.
Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
If you want swim goggles with a stylish look, this bargain pick includes a pair of blue and pink goggles. They have a flexible silicone frame and gasket for a secure seal and leakproof fit. They offer excellent UV protection, and the lenses have a broad shape for a wider field of vision.
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Speedo Kids Sunny G Seashell Swim Goggles
These goggles have a minimalist design but are more than adequate, thanks to their superior comfort, making them ideal for novice swimmers. The anti-fog lenses allow for a clear field of vision, and the bungee straps allow for fit adjustment.
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Best goggles $20-50
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Couple meets ‘Bennifer’ at Vegas licensing bureau
LAS VEGAS (KABC) - Las Vegas is still the wedding capital of the world, just ask Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.
The Hollywood couple tied the knot in Sin City over the weekend.
It was a surprise to everyone, including a southern California couple, who had an impromptu road trip with friends and family to get married in Vegas.
While at the licensing bureau, Demetrius and Airika Visaya spotted the famous couple.
Demetrius Visaya said they were in line for about five minutes when Airika Visaya turned around and saw the couple come in.
“She was like ‘Oh my God, it’s Ben Affleck and J Lo,’” he said. “I’m like ‘You’re crazy, shut up.’”
Despite her partner’s disbelief, Airika Visaya was positive that the couple who had walked in was Bennifer.
“He didn’t believe me, but I knew instantly when I saw J Lo, like that’s J Lo. I knew her face,” she said.
Within a minute, the Visayas were right next to the famous couple.
“Standing right behind us, just like regular people,” Airika Visaya said. “And I was like nervous, like oh my god, that’s crazy.”
Demetrius Visaya was not as nervous and started up a conversation with Affleck and J Lo.
“We both said congratulations to each other,” Airika Visaya said. “He was like ‘Oh my God, you’re getting married too?’ And they said yes. They just seemed really happy it seemed like we were both in a rush because it was about to close at midnight so we both had last-minute appointments.”
The Visayas said they spent about 10 minutes talking to the couple.
They also said it took away any nerves they may have had since they were too excited about who they just met that they didn’t even think about their own wedding.
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RICHMOND, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The innovative and world-leading audio brand Edifier has picked up three awards at the prestigious Visual Grand Prix (VGP) 2022 in Japan: the brand new STAX Spirit S3 headphones were both a Gold Award and Special Prize Winner, whilst the NeoBuds Pro earbuds received the Grand Prize.
Known as the "Oscar in the Audio Industry", the Japanese VGP Awards is the largest, most authoritative audio-visual awards in Asia. It is held on an annual-basis by Ongen Publishing Co., ltd., one of the most prominent publishing companies in Japan with an expertise in audio/visual related devices and state-of-art technologies. Launched in 1987, the awards bring together respected reviews from dozens of countries, all to offer an authoritative reference guide for ordinary consumers looking to make informed purchases. The VGPs are often recognized as the highest authority award in Asia's audiovisual industry and mark a significant recognition for Edifier's groundbreaking work in the industry.
"It's always an immense privilege to receive accolades for our products, but receiving awards such as these, from a panel as prestigious as that found at the VGP Awards, is truly rewarding. As a company, we work extremely hard to be at the forefront of the audio-visual industry and our designers, testers and staff are incredibly proud to be recognized for this; especially when it comes from one of the most well-respected awards around," said Stanley Wen, Edifier's CTO.
Amongst the winners was the brand new STAX Spirit S3, Edifier's first premium Hi-Fi headphone designed for audiophiles and the first product in their new STAX Spirit product line – which revives the legendary 'Stax' name whilst achieving absolute audio fidelity suitable for Hi-Fi enthusiasts, music lovers, musicians and producers alike. The NeoBuds Pro similarly marks a significant innovation for Edifier; the buds were one of the first Hi-Res certified earbuds in the world and have garnered a sea of overwhelmingly positive reviews from respected press outlets and influencers.
The VGP awards recognize products that make a difference to the industry through state of the art technology and design; Edifier strives for excellence, pushing the boundaries and leading by innovation to ensure people can enjoy the best premium quality audio for personal entertainment and professional use. After another successful year at the ceremony, Edifier will continue to produce an award-winning range of products.
About Edifier
Edifier specializes in premium sound systems that showcase technological innovation and design elegance, which deliver outstanding audio experiences through a wide range of headphones, speakers and music systems, for personal entertainment and professional excellence. Established in May 1996 in Beijing, China, Edifier is the brainchild of a small group of enterprising music lovers. Guided by the principle "a passion for sound" over the past two decades, Edifier has emerged as a world-class designer and manufacturer of award-winning sound systems. Today, Edifier serves music lovers worldwide through their distributors in over 70 countries, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.
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ALBANY -- Longtime Exchange Club of Albany member Buddy Haynes, lauded by fellow members as one of the most active Exchangites, was honored as the club's Member of the Year during Exchange's recent annual installation banquet.
Member of the Year recognition is the highest recognition bestowed on a member by the Exchange Club. The award recognizes "outstanding service and club activity through participation in recruitment efforts, club leadership positions, major club committees, projects or fundraisers." The award also seeks to recognize individuals who "roll up their sleeves to volunteer and have a positive attitude, not only in the club environment, but also in the community."
Active in the Exchange Club's successful Car Show and Arts and Crafts Festival, which has become a key club fundraiser for the Exchange Club and has produced a number of donated auto parts and vehicles that have produced funding for the prevention of child abuse, Haynes said he feels strongly about the club's other programs of service including Americanism, youth and community.
More than 110 Exchange Club members and guests attended the installation banquet.
National Exchange Club President-Elect David Johnson administered the oath of office to newly elected club officials during the installation of the club's executive officers and board members. The incoming president is Steve Perrine, president-elect is Terry McKay, vice president is Dan Brewer, secretary is Cody Jolley, treasurer is Ray Hinman, and Eli Gervero is the immediate past president. The board includes members Tony Jordan, Stacey Johnston, Keith Land, Barney Knighton, Scott Wood and Kelly Melvin.
The passing of the gavel from Gervero to Perrine was another highlight of the evening. Both expressed a sense of honor to be chosen by the members to serve as president of Exchange. Perrine offered his mission statement for Exchange and expressed a desire to continue the service to the community through his mission for the year: Care. Connect. Commit!
Georgia District President Thad Paulk and his wife, Jane; VFR in the Georgia District Sidney Blanton and his wife, Donna; Georgia District Youth Chairman Robert Lindsey and his son, Bobby, were special guests at the meeting.
"I will be open to any and all suggestions to continue to have the Exchange Club of Albany provide the best service to make the community a better place to live," Perrine said.
The club also held a touching Memorial Service to honor Exchange Club Members who passed away during the year. Those honorees included Jim Adkison, Randy Foster, Nelson Rushton and Bobby Johnston. Their total service to Exchange Club of Albany eclipsed 120 years. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/buddy-haynes-named-exchange-club-member-of-the-year/article_a2e0d84e-f580-11ec-b8f0-abe844191671.html | 2022-06-26T20:07:31Z |
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced that it will be the sole provider of title and settlement data for the MISMO e-Eligibility Exchange, powered by Snapdocs. The e-Eligibility Exchange serves as a central source of information on the criteria that impact digital closings. The data will be provided to MISMO under a Contributor Agreement with the national ALTA Title & Settlement Agent Registry (ALTA Registry), the first national database of title and settlement services companies.
Several factors influence a loan's e-Eligibility, including trading partner requirements, county recorders' capabilities, title underwriting guidelines, eNotarization guidelines and settlement agents' readiness. The MISMO e-Eligibility Exchange helps real estate and finance professionals navigate these factors so each closing can be as digital as possible.
"We're pleased to collaborate with MISMO and provide the e-Eligibility Exchange with the most accurate title and settlement services company data available in the industry," said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb. "It's crucial that the title insurance industry urge progress and innovation in the digital closing space. With 9,000 locations already listed in the ALTA Registry and 2,000 of them showing a state of 'RON readiness,' now is the time for all title insurance companies and real estate attorneys to register."
Launched in 2017, the ALTA Registry is a unique real estate utility created specifically for the mortgage industry and service providers. For the first time, the ALTA Registry will provide contact and branch location data on individual title insurance and settlement services companies, identified by a seven-digit ALTA ID, as well as each location's "RON readiness" capabilities. The ALTA Registry is free and ALTA membership is not required.
"The MISMO e-Eligibility Exchange serves as a resource for the entire industry and its success relies on the quality and accuracy of the contributed data," said Seth Appleton, President, MISMO. "The exchange will benefit tremendously from ALTA participation, with its timely and accurate title insurance and settlement services company data. The fact that a title agent can only join the ALTA Registry after its title insurance underwriter has confirmed its information gives us ongoing confidence that we will have data that is unique and up-to-date. This accuracy, together with the uniqueness of the ALTA ID, will help make the e-Eligibility Exchange a compelling and innovative industry resource."
The MISMO e-Eligibility Exchange provides centralized access to criteria that impact digital closings. It features information on counterparty requirements, eNotarization regulations, county recording requirements, settlement agent readiness and title underwriter restrictions. It will provide MISMO members, Innovation Investment Fee payers and exchange data contributors—free of charge—the information required to determine how digital their closings can be, which will help scale the utilization of digital mortgages.
About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, is the national trade association representing the land title insurance industry.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Fetty Wap was jailed Monday after, prosecutors say, he threatened to kill a man during a FaceTime call in 2021, violating the terms of his pretrial release in a pending federal drug conspiracy case.
Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell, told the man, “Imma kill you and everybody you with,” and flashed a gun during the Dec. 11 video call about two months after his arrest in the drug case, prosecutors said.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven Locke, acting on a request from prosecutors, revoked Maxwell’s bond and sent him to jail following a hearing Monday in federal court on Long Island.
Messages seeking comment were left with Maxwell’s lawyers. The “Trap Queen” rapper is scheduled to perform in Mobile, Alabama, on Aug. 19 and Austin, Texas, on Aug. 27, according to his website.
Maxwell was initially arrested last October on charges alleging he participated in a conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and other drugs into the New York City area.
Maxwell, who pleaded not guilty, was released after posting a $500,000 bond, secured by property he owns in Georgia, and agreeing to certain conditions, including that he not violate any federal, state or local laws while on release and that he not possess a gun or other weapon.
Prosecutors say evidence, including a recording of the FaceTime call, showed probable cause that Maxwell knowingly violated the conditions of his release.
During the call, Maxwell repeatedly threatened, “I’m gonna kill you” and was seen holding a gun and pointing it at the screen, according to an FBI affidavit filed on the court docket. After the man on the other end of the call called Maxwell a rat, Maxwell responded by saying, “Your man is a rat,” according to the affidavit.
Prosecutors did not identify the person Maxwell is accused of threatening, referring to the man in court papers only as John Doe.
In the underlying drug case, Maxwell and five co-defendants are accused of conspiring to possess and distribute more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine between June 2019 and June 2020.
The scheme allegedly involved using the U.S. Postal Service and cars with hidden compartments to move drugs from the West Coast to Long Island, where they were stored for distribution to dealers on Long Island and in New Jersey, prosecutors said.
Maxwell rose to prominence after “Trap Queen,” his debut single, reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2015.
He has had other brushes with the law, including a 2019 arrest in Las Vegas for allegedly assaulting three employees at a hotel-casino. He was previously arrested in November 2017 and charged with DUI after police said he was drag racing on a New York City highway. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/rapper-fetty-wap-jailed-after-alleged-facetime-death-threat/ | 2022-08-09T10:26:13Z |
PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a product that would speed up the toilet installation process," said one of two inventors, from Cincinnati, Ohio, "so we invented the PLUMBERS DREAM. Our design could increase efficiency and productivity for plumbers."
The patent-pending invention facilitates the task of installing a toilet. In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to traditional installation methods. As a result, it saves time and effort and it eliminates the replacement of toilet rings and cut-off screws. The invention features a simple and durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for plumbers and do-it-yourselfers.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCT-4617, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Compliancy Group has earned a spot on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"We strive to grow each year, adding to our product automation, features, and functionality, and exploring new regulatory markets to become a one-stop shop for compliance. Being honored on the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year cements our place as the best compliance solution on the market. Thanks to our clients and partners for their continued trust, and to our employees for transforming us from a by the bootstraps business to a thriving company through their hard work, grit, and dedication." - Marc Haskelson, President and CEO, Compliancy Group.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
About Compliancy Group
Using automated software and dedicated Compliance Coaches, Compliancy Group removes the complexities and stress of HIPAA. They give healthcare professionals confidence in their compliance plan, increasing client loyalty and profitability of their business while reducing risk. Get compliant today!
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Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Tropical storm Fiona strengthens
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tropical storm Fiona continues to strengthen and is now producing 60mph sustained winds. Fiona is traveling west/northwest at roughly 8 mph.
Fiona is expected to become a category one hurricane by Sunday afternoon. Hurricane conditions are possible over the U.S. Virgin Islands overnight and are expected across Puerto Rico on Sunday. Puerto Rico is currently under a Hurricane warning.
The Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands are under a tropical storm warning. Life-threatening flooding and mudslides are possible in these areas, especially across portions of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Fiona is forecasted to strengthen and turn northward late Tuesday on track toward the Bahamas.
At this time, Fiona is not expected to pose a threat to the continental United States. As always, the First Alert ABC 7 Meteorology team will continue updating the tropical conditions.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), with respect to the previously announced agreement for Twitter to be acquired by affiliates of Elon Musk for $54.20 per share in cash.
The expiration of the HSR waiting period occurred at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 2, 2022, which was a condition to the closing of the pending transaction. Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions, including approval by Twitter stockholders and the receipt of remaining applicable regulatory approvals.
About Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR)
Twitter is what's happening and what people are talking about right now. To learn more, visit about.twitter.com and follow @Twitter. Let's talk.
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Twitter, its directors and certain executive officers are participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the pending acquisition of Twitter (the "Transaction"). Twitter has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the solicitation of proxies to approve the Transaction. Twitter will furnish the definitive proxy statement, when available, together with a WHITE proxy card to each Twitter stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting to consider the Transaction. Additional information regarding such participants, including their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. Additional information relating to the foregoing can also be found in Twitter's definitive proxy statement for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2022. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT TWITTER WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the SEC in connection with the Transaction at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the SEC in connection with the Transaction will also be available, free of charge, at Twitter's investor relations website (https://investor.twitterinc.com) or by writing to Twitter, Inc., Attention: Investor Relations, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, California 94103.
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This communication contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the completion of the Transaction. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of Twitter's assumptions prove incorrect, Twitter's actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties include those associated with: the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals from Twitter's stockholders for the Transaction or required regulatory approvals to consummate the Transaction are not obtained; potential litigation relating to the Transaction; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the Transaction; the ability of each party to consummate the Transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right to terminate the Transaction; possible disruption related to the Transaction to Twitter's current plans and operations, including through the loss of customers and employees; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the periodic reports that Twitter files with the SEC, including Twitter's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2022 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 2, 2022, which may be obtained on the investor relations section of Twitter's website (https://investor.twitterinc.com). All forward-looking statements in this communication are based on information available to Twitter as of the date of this communication, and Twitter does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Dover (NYSE: DOV) today increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.505 (fifty and one-half cents) per share, from the previous $0.50 (fifty cents) per share, an increase of $0.005 (one-half cent). This is the 67th consecutive year in which the Company has increased its annual cash dividend, demonstrating Dover's longstanding commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
This increased dividend will be paid on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2022.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Exactus Advisors, the mission is clear: We help clients realize their business potential through superb leadership that optimizes people, processes, and technology. We are proud to announce our newest Operating Partner in our Leadership and Strategy practice, Dr. Frances Tilney Burke.
In times of transformation in the workplace it is important to establish cohesion throughout the company. The experience of these advisors will shed a new perspective for company culture and leadership.
Dr. Burke has spent her career in academia, defense, and foreign policy. Dr. Burke's distinguished academic background includes an undergraduate degree in history and literature from Harvard University and a master's degree from Oxford University. Furthermore, she has a master's and doctorate in international relations from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, most recently finishing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC. Dr. Burke was a policy adviser on some of the U.S. Department of Defense's most complex issues and worked directly for two Deputy Secretaries of Defense. She has traveled and worked extensively in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally, she served as an intelligence officer in the Navy reserve and as a proud volunteer leader for Army family programs.
Dr. Burke is passionate about the written word and how best to express complex ideas into coherent, usable, readable language. She enjoys helping people best communicate their strengths and plan enduring strategies. She has been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Weekly Standard, National Review, Foreign Policy, and other outlets.
Dr. Burke and the Leadership team are launching two new components of the Leadership and Strategy portfolio, "Women & Leadership" and "Inclusive Leadership" while continuing to hone our trademark offering, the Executive Leadership Series. Dr. Burke is particularly excited to drive Exactus' offerings for women and those who lead women based on her personal experiences working and leading in male-dominated workplaces.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Montage Gold Corp. ("Montage" or the "Company") (TSXV: MAU) (OTCPK: MAUTF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard P. Clark as Chief Executive Officer of Montage, with Hugh Stuart continuing in the role of President. The changes are effective as of August 29, 2022, and both Mr. Clark and Mr. Stuart will remain on the Board of Directors of the Company.
Richard P. Clark, Montage CEO, commented, "I am excited and honored to be taking on the role of CEO of Montage at this time. Hugh Stuart and his team have done an impressive job of discovering and advancing the Koné Gold Project ("KGP") to this point.
"Montage has successfully executed on everything it set out to do since its IPO in October 2020, transforming a modest Inferred Resource into a 3.42Moz Mineral Reserve. With the acquisition of the Mankono-Sissédougou Joint Venture from Barrick Gold and Endeavour Mining, Montage can materially enhance the KGP through exploration and definition of high-grade satellite feed from the expanded project area. We are confident of closing the transaction with Barrick and Endeavour in the near term and we will immediately initiate an aggressive exploration program.
"My decision to take on a more active and strategic role with Montage supports the Company's business plan allowing Hugh and his team to focus on adding resources in and around Koné to maximise the resource potential of this prolific gold region of Côte d'Ivoire. Following a period of exploration, we intend to complete a revised feasibility study from which we will commence serious discussions on development and financing options.
"We are very fortunate in this challenging market environment to have the strong support of our shareholders. This support is based upon a business and execution plan which has delivered value to shareholders in our Group for many years over many projects. Coming off the recent successful Orca Gold/Perseus Mining transaction, I look forward to achieving a similar result for Montage shareholders and continuing our impressive success story."
Hugh Stuart, Montage President, commented, "Rick and I have worked together for 18 years, from the early days of Red Back Mining and then Orca Gold Inc. in Sudan. Our management collaboration, supported by the financial and strategic support of the Lundin Group, has led to impressive value for our shareholders and we very much look to continue this success for Montage shareholders. The acquisition of the Mankono-Sissédougou joint venture from Barrick and Endeavour is a game changer for Montage which we fully intend to maximise to its full value. We look forward over the coming months to reporting on our progress in proving the potential of our Koné Gold Project combined with Mankono-Sissédougou, as being one of the next great mining districts in West Africa."
ABOUT MONTAGE GOLD CORP.
Montage is a Canadian-based precious metals exploration and development company focused on opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire. The Company's flagship property is the Koné Gold Project, located in northwest Côte d'Ivoire, which currently hosts a Probable Mineral Reserve of 161.1Mt grading 0.66g/t for 3.42M ounces of gold. The Company released the results of a definitive feasibility study (the "DFS") on the Koné Gold Project on February 14, 2022, outlining a 15-year gold project producing 3.06M ounces of gold with average annual production of 207koz, and peak production of 320koz. Montage has a management team and Board with significant experience in discovering and developing gold deposits in Africa.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE
The mineral reserve estimate for the Koné Gold Project was carried out by Ms. Joeline McGrath of Carci Mining Consultants Ltd. who is considered to be independent of Montage. Ms. McGrath is a member in good standing of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the work which she is undertaking to qualify as a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43–101 ("NI 43-101"). The DFS was prepared by Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd. and incorporates the work of Lycopodium and Specialist Consultants, under the supervision of Sandy Hunter, MAusIMM(CP), of Lycopodium, a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101 who is independent of Montage.
For further details of the data verification undertaken, exploration undertaken and associated QA/QC programs, and the interpretation thereof, and the assumptions, parameters and methods used to develop the mineral reserve estimate for the Koné Gold Project, please see the DFS, entitled "Koné Gold Project, Côte d'Ivoire Definitive Feasibility Study National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report" and filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Readers are encouraged to read the DFS in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions and exclusions that relate to the details summarized in this news release. The DFS is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context.
The technical contents of this press release have been approved by Hugh Stuart, BSc, MSc, a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. Mr. Stuart is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, a Chartered Geologist and a Fellow of the Geological Society of London. Mr. Stuart is not independent of Montage as he is an officer, director and shareholder of Montage.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "Forward-looking Statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, constitute Forward-looking Statements. Words such as "will", "intends", "proposed" and "expects" or similar expressions are intended to identify Forward-looking Statements. Forward looking Statements in this press release include statements related to the timing of closing of the Transaction, the terms and conditions of the Financing, the Company's resource properties and resource estimates, and the Company's plans, focus and objectives. Forward-looking Statements involve various risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and assumptions, including those set out in the DFS. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include uncertainties related to fluctuations in gold and other commodity prices, uncertainties inherent in the exploration of mineral properties, the impact and progression of the COVID-19 pandemic and other risk factors set forth in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed from time to time on SEDAR. The Company undertakes no obligation to 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. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Montage to predict all of them, or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any Forward-looking Statement. Any Forward-looking Statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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Jane Street Capital welcomed onto the Board of Directors, Crowe LLP and Solidus Labs join ADAM's roster
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Digital Asset Markets ("ADAM" or "the Association") today announced that trading firm Jane Street Capital ("Jane Street") has joined its board, and that accounting, consulting and technology firm Crowe LLP and crypto-native trade surveillance and risk monitoring provider Solidus Labs have joined ADAM's member roster.
Expanded Membership
ADAM's new leadership and expanded membership builds on its February 2022 announcement detailing ADAM's goal to grow its diverse membership and forge new strategic partnerships. Further it provides the Association with new expertise to continue its standards-setting mission for the digital asset market.
ADAM is the industry's leading standard-setting and self-regulatory association, seeking to build a stronger and more efficient digital asset marketplace. With a broad-based membership structure modeled after a self-regulatory organization, every member of the association agrees to adhere to the ADAM Code of Conduct—a set of global principles that promote integrity, fairness, and order in digital asset markets; complements existing regulation; and is widely accepted as the global market standard.
"I am incredibly proud to announce our new members. Each firm will bring strategic expertise to advance and expand the ADAM mission and its Code of Conduct," said ADAM CEO Michelle Bond. "This will result in new workstreams, each of which I am excited to collaborate with our members on as the industry seeks to advance its regulatory framework."
"Jane Street is glad to join ADAM's members in advancing fair, orderly, and efficient markets in digital assets," said Mina Nguyen of Jane Street. "During this critical time for the ecosystem, we're looking forward to working with other industry-leading firms to help shape robust principles of market conduct and activity."
"At Crowe, we're excited to be the first accounting, consulting and technology firm to join ADAM. There is a real opportunity to be thoughtful leaders in the ongoing dialogue on tax policy, regulatory recommendations, and accounting and business strategy consulting for the digital asset space," said Matthew Schell, Partner at Crowe.
"As the category-definer for crypto and DeFi market surveillance and a leader in market integrity, Solidus Labs is strongly aligned with ADAM's Code of Conduct," said Kathy Kraninger, Solidus Labs' VP for Regulatory Affairs and former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. "Establishing the right crypto-native market surveillance standards that address the industry's unique needs is critical to enabling safe markets, regulated growth and institutional adoption."
About the Association for Digital Asset Markets (ADAM)
The Association for Digital Asset Markers is a private, non-profit, membership-based association of firms operating in the digital asset markets and is a standards-setting body and self-governing association committed to promoting market integrity and best practices. ADAM works with leading financial firms, entrepreneurs, and regulators to develop industry best practices that facilitate fair and orderly digital asset markets. In this vein, ADAM's objectives are to: (1) protect market participants from fraud and manipulation; (2) provide clear standards for efficient trading, custody, and the clearing and settlement of digital assets; (3) encourage professionalism and ethical conduct by market participants; and (4) increase transparency and provide information to the public and governments about digital asset markets. In furtherance of this, ADAM released a principles-based Code of Conduct in late 2019 that sets certain standards of professional conduct for ADAM members.
ADAM consists of a broad-based industry group that includes a wide variety of market participants, including trading platforms, custodians, investors, asset managers, traders, liquidity providers, brokers, and service providers. ADAM members are firms that are active in digital asset markets or seek to participate in those markets. ADAM members include: Anchorage Digital, N.A.; BitGo; BitOoda; BlockFi; BTIG; CMT Digital; CoinFund; Cumberland; Crowe LLP; Digital Asset Council of Financial Professionals; Dunamis Trading; Eventus Systems; Fireblocks; FTX.com; FTX.us; Galaxy Digital; Genesis; Grayscale; GSR; HRT; Hxro Foundation; Jane Street Capital; Multicoin Capital; Oasis Pro Markets; Parataxis; Paxos; Robinhood Crypto; Sarson Funds; Solidus Capital; Solidus Labs; Symbiont; Symphony; WisdomTree; and XBTO. ADAM law firm partners include Anderson Kill; DLA Piper; DLx Law; Mayer Brown LLP; Morgan Lewis; and McGonigle, P.C..
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EDJX will highlight solutions in a panel discussion on Edge at Work and its role in the realization of the smart, sustainable, secure city of the future
RALEIGH, N.C., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EDJX, the pioneer in decentralized planet-scale edge computing, today announced that it will be participating in a panel discussion on edge computing at IoT Evolution Expo 2022, to be held June 21-24, 2022 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
EDJX's Executive Vice President for Business and Corporate Development Rhett Gustafson will be speaking on a panel titled "Edge at Work '' Thursday, June 23rd from 3:00 PM to 3:55 PM Eastern Time. Gustafson will be joined by panelists Michael Skurla, Chief Product Officer, RadixIoT, Tom Snyder, Founder and Executive Director, RIoT, and Chuck Byers, CTO, Industry IoT Consortium. Carl Ford, CEO of Crossfire Media will be moderating. The panel will occur in person at the Solutions Theater on the Expo floor.
This panel discussion of interconnected themes will delve into edge use cases, architectures, economies of edge, the role of data, data exchange, and data sovereignty that will come to cities. The panel will explore the new infrastructure data gathering that the community will use, paths to autonomy, innovative software, hardware, and physical architectures to enable the economic realization of the smart, sustainable, secure city of the future. The panel is also timely as EDJX is now onboarding IoT and edge application developers.
The EDJX edge computing platform brings compute, network and storage services close to the developer. EDJX – built from scratch for the edge – makes it easy to write, deploy and execute IoT and edge applications without paying for servers and maintaining infrastructure. The EDJX serverless computing environment allows developers to build powerful applications that become instantly global. The developer's C++ or Rust code gets compiled into WebAssembly; more languages will be offered soon. As Mark Boyd notes in The New Stack, "The IoT technology culture is headed toward serverless, and the recent buzz at conferences is the successful mingling of IoT and serverless. The general pulse of the market is that IoT implementations will drive portability across serverless platforms."
Sign up and download details about building apps on EDJX Serverless here. Developers can build and scale with EDJX all summer long without charge. Time to Smash Your Servers! Build Your Apps on EDJX Serverless!
Register online to attend this year's IoT Evolution conference and follow EDJX on LinkedIn and Twitter for key conference takeaways. Download details about building apps on EDJX Serverless here. EDJX will also be running a hackathon later in summer 2022 – stay tuned!
EDJX is an edge computing platform that makes it easy to write, deploy, and execute edge and IoT applications using serverless computing to increase the responsiveness of edge applications, secure edge data at the source, and accelerate content delivery. EDJX helps businesses handle the explosive demand for data processing to serve real-world edge computing applications including industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and robotics. EDJX is a privately held company based in Raleigh, NC. Visit EDJX and follow EDJX on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Local small businesses will have access to retail space at Bridgeport's premier tourist destination
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank is bringing its innovative Spotlight Shop concept to Connecticut, providing local small businesses with an opportunity to market their unique products from a pop-up space in Bridgeport's popular Captain's Cove Seaport.
The M&T Spotlight Shop is a modern, 240-square-foot modular retail space with folding walls that provides a welcoming, engaging space for businesses to connect with customers. Starting today in Bridgeport and continuing in different locations across the state, businesses from across Connecticut will rotate through in two-week segments.
The first businesses to be featured, all of which are M&T customers, include:
- Leisha's Bakeria, a small-batch bakery owned by Leisha Young and located in the Bijou Square neighborhood of downtown Bridgeport. Leisha's Bakeria offers freshly baked cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
- El Coquito, a family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant located in Bridgeport that has served the community for over 30 years.
M&T's Spotlight Shop first launched in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in 2019, and in 2020 went virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic-inspired adaptation of the physical retail space was so popular that the company will run a Virtual Spotlight Shop simultaneously alongside the physical location at Captain's Cove in Bridgeport.
Additional local small businesses will be added to both Spotlight Shops throughout the month-long stay at Captain's Cove. The following month, the physical Spotlight Shop will move to new, high-traffic locations across Connecticut.
"The Spotlight Shop is a symbol of our unwavering support of small business owners," said Frank Micalizzi, M&T's Bridgeport regional president. "Bridgeport is home to many exciting and creative businesses. As one of the leading SBA lenders in Connecticut, we are committed to helping small businesses grow, create jobs and uplift our community."
"My business depends heavily on word-of-mouth and foot traffic, so to be featured in M&T's Spotlight Shop, with the new location and all the exposure that comes with it, makes me feel so fortunate," said Leisha Young, owner of Leisha's Bakeria.
"We are proud and happy to welcome M&T Bank's Spotlight Shop here to Captain's Cove Seaport," said Bruce Williams, vice president of Captain's Cove. "As the supporter of a number of small maritime businesses here at the Seaport, we appreciate M&T's commitment to the small business community in the Bridgeport area."
"As Vice Chair of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding committee, I am always concerned as to what is available to the small, diverse businesses that call Bridgeport home," said State Senator Marilyn Moore. "The M&T Spotlight Shop at Captain's Cove is a great way to bring exposure to such businesses, and I hope this is just the beginning of giving exposure to small businesses who are the backbone of our communities."
"Bridgeport is a great place to live, work, and of course, start and grow a business. As a part of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee in the State Legislature, it is my job to ensure Connecticut attracts and keeps businesses," said State Representative Steve Stafstrom. When companies like M&T step up and help local businesses, it goes a long way to sustaining our vibrant small business community"
"Bridgeport is home to many small businesses that are deeply enshrined in the city's culture and community," said Bridgeport City Council President Aidee Nieves. "I'm glad to see M&T Bank highlighting these local businesses in their Spotlight Shop, which will bring in new customers and show visitors the best of what Bridgeport has to offer."
"The Spotlight Shop is a unique way to showcase small businesses in Connecticut and help them grow," said CBIA President and CEO, Chris DiPentima. "CBIA is pleased to see M&T Bank facilitating this program to give local businesses more exposure."
As part of its commitment to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, M&T recently launched a Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab in Bridgeport, Conn. The seven-week program, which was announced in June and will kick off on Sept. 21, is designed to help local multicultural business owners thrive, grow and pursue new ideas by providing guidance and skills to expand and operate their businesses.
M&T consistently ranks in the top 10 in the nation for U.S. Small Business Administration lending and is currently the second leading small business lender in the SBA District of Connecticut.
The Bridgeport M&T Spotlight Shop will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm, and Friday through Sunday 12pm-5pm, weather permitting. For more information and to visit the M&T Virtual Spotlight Shop, please visit www.mtb.com/spotlightshop. To keep up with all the Spotlight Shop action, follow us on Instagram - @mandt_spotlightshop.
About M&T
M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services in 12 states across the eastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 22, Qeeka Home (01739.HK, domestic operator of Jia.com) announced its interim results for 2022, reporting total revenue of RMB 432 million and gross profit of RMB 245 million for the first half of 2022, with gross margin remaining flat at 57% compared to the same period last year and an adjusted net loss of RMB 20.68 million attributable to the parent company. The company had sufficient cash reserves during the reporting period, with RMB 720 million in monetary funds as of June 30, 2022.
The interior design and construction industry was greatly impacted by the pandemic in the second quarter, with user demand temporarily suppressed and business activities restricted. Against this backdrop, Qeeka Home's business was inevitably impacted by external factors, nevertheless business fundamentals remained solid while the firm's SaaS-enabled solutions acted as an industry "stabilizer", enabling it and its partners to prevail.
Stable performance despite multiple shocks, backed by streamlined operations
Qeeka Home's interim results for 2022 showed that revenue from SaaS and marketing services decreased by 14.6% to RMB 240 million in the first half of the reporting year, while the number of active paying merchants decreased by 4% YoY to 5,451, nevertheless had increased by 29% compared to the first half of 2020 just as the pandemic was taking hold. Consumer expectations in terms of home improvement were temporarily affected by pandemic prevention measures, with the number of sales leads having decreased by 11% to 344,034 in the first half of the year, yet, up 4% compared to the same period in 2020. The conversion rate of sales leads to recommended users increased to 85% in the first half of the year, up from 82% a year earlier. The company's streamlined operations are cited as the key reason for the improved performance.
Qeeka Home's overall gross profit margin remained at 56.7%, basically unchanged from 56.6% in the same period last year. The margin of the SaaS and Extended Service Business, the firm's core revenue driver, maintained a stable level at 91.1%, up 3.6 percentage points from 87.5% in the same period last year. Gross profit margin remained at a consistently high level, indicating that the pandemic did not have a material impact on the profitability of Qeeka Home's core business. The Company's business model remained healthy.
Due to the impact of macro policy regulation over the upstream real estate industry, domestic interior refurbishing projects progressed slowly, with slower return of funds, a longer accounting period and increased risk of bad debts. Revenue for the first half of the year stood at RMB 145 million, down 19% compared to the same period last year. The interior design and construction business, negatively affected by pandemic prevention measures, reported revenue of RMB 23 million, down 11% compared to the same period last year, as the delivery and acceptance of several projects were delayed.
Despite the pressure, Qeeka Home's cash reserves remained strong. As of June 30, 2022, Qeeka Home had cash or cash equivalents on hand of RMB 720 million, an increase of 26.4% from the same period last year. The sufficient cash flow reserve provided strong backing for the company to remain on course in terms of its core strategy while actively exploring and planning new businesses. In the first half of 2022, Qeeka Home still aggressively expanded into some new and novel businesses including smart home, soft furnishings and new retail to hedge against the adverse impact on the company due to the economic environment and the pandemic.
Analysts commented that the interior design and construction industry is under pressure as a result of multiple external factors. Although Qeeka Home's performance has been affected to a certain extent, the specific impact is still within an acceptable range. Overall performance remains robust and all businesses have returned to stability, demonstrating the company's excellent management of risk.
Qeeka Home does its best to stabilize its fundamentals and ride through the rough patches in concert with its partners
As a digital ecosystem that empowers and connects users, merchants and makers of home improvement goods and materials, all of Qeeka Home's stakeholders have been affected by the pandemic to varying degrees.
To stabilize the industry and merchants, Qeeka Home has launched the Ivy Program, a series of empowerment initiatives for the platform's merchants to improve their operational capabilities and reputation among shoppers, helping them reduce costs and increase revenues in an environment full of uncertainties. Qeeka Home's 2022 interim results reported a 4.7% decrease in average revenue per sales lead generated by SaaS and marketing services to RMB 697 in the first half of 2022 from RMB 731 in the first half of 2021. In a generally difficult period for the industry, concessions and assistance provided to merchants has played an important role in facilitating the recovery of the industry.
In terms of the supply chain service business, the Company's supply chain suffered a prolonged logistics disruption due to the pandemic. As a result, revenue from the business declined to RMB 15.83 million in the first half of 2022. Meanwhile, Qeeka Home's platform sourced home improvement goods and materials from upstream building material manufacturers and factories through the model of collective procurement, which helped partner merchants reduce costs and increase efficiency while ensuring the quality of materials.
In the same period, in addition to the Qijia Bao consumer protection plan, Qeeka Home has further raised the threshold of merchant auditing, strictly checking their qualifications and improving the overall service quality of the platform. The company also enhanced the shopping experience by sharing quality original content and real home improvement cases through multiple channels including short video platforms, social media networks and recommendation engines, where they dispensed home improvement advice and helped shoppers avoid pitfalls, enhancing their trust in the platform.
For the interior design and construction industry, the impact of external factors such as the pandemic is temporary, and the difficulties it is facing currently will soon be over. There will be new opportunities despite the challenges. In the long run, the industry still has great potential for growth, while consumer confidence will gradually recover. For this reason Qeeka Home's business is expected to soon get back on track and gradually resume growth.
"In the future, we will further strengthen our core business, improve our core competencies and leverage our advantageous resources, and make every effort to stabilize the fundamentals of our business," said Mr. Deng Huajin, Chairman and CEO of Qeeka Home. "We will continue to streamline operations, optimize our overall operational efficiency, and work with our partners to cope with difficulties and challenges. At the same time, we will adapt to changes and adjust our business strategies in a timely manner, to actively seek potential business opportunities in the home improvement sector and explore new growth points."
About Qeeka Home
Qeeka Home (01739.HK, domestic operator of Jia.com) is one of the largest SaaS enabled solution platforms in Interior Design & Construction (IDC) Industry in China. The company provides marketing service, supply chain service and other innovative value-added services to thousands of IDC service providers through the SaaS platform. Qeeka also operates several well-known IDC brands in China and provides consumers with capital protection and independent inspection services. Qeeka Home was founded in 2007 and listed on the main board of HKSE on 2018.
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Back-to-school season is go-time for germs, which is why the Clorox® brand is teaming up with Allyson Felix to help parents level up their cleaning routines for an unstoppable year ahead
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first day of school is go-time for parents, but it's also go-time for germs. New research from the Clorox® brand found that the clothes kids wore to school came back 28 times germier than the average toilet seat.1 What's more, the study found kids' backpacks are often the most neglected by parents when it comes to sanitization, and it shows. On average, kids' backpacks clocked in 31 times germier than the average cell phone.1
These germs can stop families in their tracks, but parents can't afford to be slowed down. By adopting a holistic germ-prevention strategy, parents can help prevent the spread of illness-causing germs on surfaces. That's why Clorox is teaming up with the world's most decorated woman in track and field history, gender equality advocate, entrepreneur and mom, Allyson Felix. Together, they're helping to educate parents on germ spread in order to help keep households running smoothly for an unstoppable year ahead.
"My whole life I've had to push through invisible barriers to get to where I am today. Aside from any accomplishments on the track or as an entrepreneur, my most challenging and important job has and always will be my role as a mom. It requires fierce determination for parents to juggle their families, careers and passions – especially amid the back-to-school season with all the added responsibilities it brings," said Allyson Felix, 11-time medalist and Clorox spokesperson. "Simply put, parents need easy and effective solutions to help prevent the spread of germs on surfaces and stay on top of their game. That's why I'm proud to join Clorox and show parents how unstoppable they can be when they start clean."
"At Clorox, we recognize that parents do it all these days and germs can hold them back from all of life's possibilities," said Stacy Stokes, Vice President of Marketing at The Clorox Company. "As a leader in public health, we understand the importance of both physical and mental wellness, and are proud to provide parents with tools, resources and products to help maintain a cleaner and safer environment where their families can thrive."
To uncover just how many germs kids bring home with them from school, Clorox conducted a swab study with parents of school-aged kids, which included testing a variety of surfaces in the home and on school supplies. Swab results* indicated:
- The average couch is as germy as a dog's tennis ball and twice as germy as the fridge1 door/handle.1
- The clothes kids wore to school were 28 times germier than the average toilet seat.1
- Kids' backpacks are 31 times germier than the average cell phone.1
- Hard surfaces like counters, TV remotes, gaming controllers and fridge handles were roughly 26 times germier than the average bathroom doorknob.1
To further uncover the true impact germs can have on families, Clorox also conducted a nationwide survey among 1,000 parents of school-aged children. Survey results** indicated:
- Millennial parents of color often experience greater impact from illness with 85% reporting that they had to take a sick day or unpaid time off due to a sick child within the last year compared to only 78% of white millennial parents.
- More than two-thirds (69%) of parents are concerned about their children bringing germs home from school and more than half (54%) expect their kids to get them sick.
- 42% of millennial parents of color reported feeling nervous about the back-to-school season compared to only 32% of white millennial parents.
- Moms are more likely to be stressed about back-to-school (38% vs. 24%) while dads are more likely to be happy (67% vs. 39%).
- More than half of all parents surveyed (54%) are stressed at the thought of their child having to stay home.
Overcoming hurdles like illness-causing germs requires a holistic approach. Fortunately, Clorox offers simple and effective solutions to help prevent the spread of germs on surfaces. To shop convenient back-to-school solutions like Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes and Clorox® Disinfecting Mist and to learn more, please visit Clorox.com.
*Swab Study: On behalf of Clorox, Ketchum Analytics conducted a swab test and three-day online bulletin board discussion comprised of 30 individuals who were parents of children under the age of 18 and currently in school, summer school or summer camp. Ketchum Analytics was supported by market research recruiter, Schlesinger Group and swab analysis was performed by Perritt Laboratories. The swab test and online bulletin board was fielded from June 13-17, 2022. The swab test required participants to swab 9 locations in their home that were analyzed to unveil which had the highest CFUs* (germ growth). Participants swabbed surfaces after their children returned home from school and interacted with the surfaces. Germs referenced in this study are defined as bacteria, yeast and mold.
**Survey: On behalf of Clorox, Ketchum Analytics conducted an online survey of 1,570 total Americans comprised of 1,000 nationally representative Americans, including 334 parents and an additional 532 People of Color (POC) Millennials, 390 of which are parents. The survey was fielded from July 6-11, 2022 at the 95% confidence level and with a margin of error (MOE) of +/-3%.
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Its trusted brands, which include Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr®, Pine-Sol® and Rainbow Light®, can be found in about nine of 10 U.S. homes and internationally with brands such as Ajudin®, Clorinda®, Chux® and Poett®. Headquartered in Oakland, California, since 1913, Clorox was one of the first U.S. companies to integrate ESG into its business reporting, with commitments in three areas: Healthy Lives, Clean World and Thriving Communities. Visit thecloroxcompany.com to learn more.
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1 The National Science Foundation's 2011 International Germ Study, Germiest Places in the Home 2011 conducted by NSF International from December 2010 - January 2011.
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LONDON (AP) — Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the European Medicines Agency to authorize their updated coronavirus booster vaccine that includes the most recent omicron subvariants.
In a statement Friday, Pfizer said it is requesting that the EU drug regulator OK its combination COVID-19 vaccine that targets the original coronavirus and BA.4 and BA.5, the latest versions of omicron, which are causing the vast majority of infections globally now. Pfizer and BioNTech are asking that the vaccine be given the green light for people aged 12 and over.
The European Medicines Agency is currently reviewing whether to clear updated versions of vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer that target the subvariant BA.1, an earlier version of the virus that has since been overtaken by BA.4 and BA.5; that decision is expected next week.
If both of Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 boosters are authorized, the company said its adapted vaccines would be available in Europe “as early as September.”
Last week, the U.K. cleared Moderna’s updated COVID-19 booster targeting the BA.1 version of omicron and said it would be included in the country’s vaccination campaign for people aged 50 and over beginning next month.
Pfizer and rival Moderna both asked U.S. regulators this week to authorize modified versions of their booster vaccine — shots that are half the original recipe and half protection against BA.4 and BA.5.
Health authorities hope that the tweaked boosters might blunt the expected surge of COVID-19 this winter, but it’s still unclear how effective they might be. The gamble is that BA.5, or something similar, still will be circulating this the winter and that immunization with these latest vaccines will still offer significant protection.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
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Stocks rose steadily throughout the day and ended with broad gains as traders got back to buying again after a mostly miserable few weeks on Wall Street.
Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft were among the biggest winners, and video game maker Take-Two Interactive jumped after forecasting better results than analysts were expecting. Paramount soared after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new stake in the media company.
The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained ground. Small-company stocks rose more than the rest of the market, a signal investors are feeling bullish on the economy. Treasury yields rose.
On Tuesday:
The S&P 500 rose 80.84 points, or 2%, to 4,088.85.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 431.17 points, or 1.3%, to 32,654.59.
The Nasdaq rose 321.73 points, or 2.8%, to 11,984.52.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 56.87 points, or 3.2%, to 1,840.30.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 64.96 points, or 1.6%.
The Dow is up 457.93 points, or 1.4%.
The Nasdaq is up 179.52 points, or 1.5%.
The Russell 2000 is up 47.63 points, or 2.7%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 677.33 points, or 14.2%.
The Dow is down 3,683.71 points, or 10.1%.
The Nasdaq is down 3,660.45 points, or 23.4%.
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NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Not only the "glass ceiling" limits women's empowerment; there is another obstacle of a psychosocial nature that segregates women in the professional field, describes Angelica Fuentes, businesswoman and defender of female rights.
In 1992, the sociologist Catherine Bernheide introduced the term "sticky ground," which refers to the obstacles women face due to gender issues in the labor market and describes how difficult it is to access management or better-paid positions.
Since then, the term that has been theoretically identified as a kind of anchor that prevents women from seeking better job opportunities; is immersed in the dynamics of the "glass ceiling," constituting a cyclical and flawed process that limits female empowerment, says Angelica Fuentes.
"The 'glass ceiling' and the 'sticky ground' equally limit the development of the female workforce in all areas. Both situations feed on each other. If women assume all the family responsibilities, their possibilities to assume a management position are limited. At the same time, if they have greater obstacles to climb in the professional hierarchical structure, they accept jobs with precarious hours and remuneration," explains Angelica Fuentes.
The businesswoman details that both limitations are the product of the archetypes in which women have been classified, assuming that they only have the skills to function as mothers, homemakers, or in care work.
This situation has been documented in the report "Inequalities and the world of work 2021" by the United Nations (UN).
While women dedicate four hours and 25 minutes a day to work in unpaid care, men spend only one hour and 23 minutes in the same activities.
"This inequality deters women from advancing in their careers," says Angelica Fuentes.
The World Bank forecasts that if the gender gap disappears at all levels, global GDP would increase between €12 trillion to €28 trillion by 2025.
However, the World Bank highlights that by eliminating concepts such as "sticky floor" from the dictionary, the fracture due to gender issues will continue to generate losses estimated at 160 billion dollars.
Angelica Fuentes said that the labor loop in which millions of women are immersed globally could be reversed by a cultural change in which business and government policies include a gender perspective.
"One of the main tools that we must encourage to eradicate gender inequality is women's training. Preparation is empowerment," says the businesswoman.
And she emphasizes that making the concept of "sticky ground" visible, would be a proactive step to eradicate labor and professional difficulties that foster inequality.
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New Capital to Fuel Growth as Global Contractors Adopt Construction Optioneering
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction technology leader ALICE Technologies today announced a $30M funding round led by Vanedge Capital. Additional new investors include Bouygues, Gaingels, GRID Capital, JLL Spark, and MetaPlanet, which joined the round along with existing investors Future Ventures, Merus Capital, and Rising Tide. ALICE Technologies' construction optioneering platform helps large contractors plan, bid and build complex infrastructure and commercial projects more efficiently and with reduced risk.
Large general contractors worldwide – companies such as Bouygues, Kajima, and Skanska – use ALICE to help them plan and manage complex projects such as bridges, tunnels, high speed rail systems and mixed-use towers.
"Rooted in generative construction and powered by AI, the ALICE platform is bringing capabilities to general contractors that traditional solutions simply cannot match," said ALICE Founder and CEO René Morkos. "This Series B funding round will fuel the aggressive hiring, global growth, continued product innovation, and sales and marketing expansion required to make ALICE an industry standard."
ALICE customers use the platform on key projects from preconstruction through project delivery. During preconstruction, contractors use ALICE for "optioneering" – to explore the scenarios that make the most efficient use of project resources (labor, equipment, and materials) and to test the impact of changes in key variables on project outcomes. For example, a manager might use ALICE Precon to determine if it makes sense to add a third crane to a project. The rigorous use of ALICE to create and test options enables customers to submit the precise, well-tested bids they need to win profitable business. During the execution phase, contractors then use ALICE Manage to keep their projects on time and on budget. If circumstances change – as they inevitably do on most construction projects – customers can then use ALICE to quickly update project plans and recover from project delays.
"In an industry that accepts major cost and schedule overruns as the norm, ALICE Technologies is poised to transform the way the world builds," said Paul Lee, Managing Partner at Vanedge Capital. "The ALICE platform gives general contractors the ability to easily explore construction choices and chart a path that best balances risk, time and cost. This is a distinctive, high-growth business led by a uniquely qualified team, and we're excited to support ALICE's growth and success."
In 2021, ALICE Technologies grew its ARR by 270%. It acquired notable new customers, such as Bouygues Construction and Skanska, and expanded its business with existing customers, such as Kajima and Shimizu. ALICE also grew its team both in the U.S. and abroad.
In describing his company's work with ALICE, Chris Baze, Senior BIM Manager at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, said, "By enabling us to create and evaluate numerous different ways in which to build our projects, ALICE gives our team the ability to find creative building solutions and quickly pivot when 'planned' and 'actual' start to differ. We're confident that ALICE will have a big impact not only on HDCC, but on our industry as a whole."
For more information, please visit www.alicetechnologies.com.
ALICE Technologies is the creator of the world's first construction optioneering platform. Founded in 2013 based on research from Stanford University, ALICE helps large contractors to reduce risk and plan, bid, and build more efficiently. The company works with large general contractors in the infrastructure and commercial construction segments, such as Bouygues, Kajima, and Skanska. Headquartered in the U.S., ALICE also has significant operations in the Czech Republic, the U.K., and India. Learn more at www.alicetechnologies.com.
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:MMD) today announced monthly dividend distributions of $0.085 per common share for the months of July, August and September 2022. This amount is consistent with the Fund's April, May and June 2022 dividend distribution, which was also $0.085 per common share.
Portfolio and municipal market commentary will be published on or around July 1, 2022 and can be retrieved here.
Dividend Distribution Schedule:
The Fund's dividend will be derived from its monthly undistributed net investment income and is not expected to contain any return of principal.
The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing prices, net asset values per share, as well as other information are available by clicking here or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (855) 456-9683.
For more insights from MacKay Municipal Managers™ and our New York Life Investments affiliates click here.
There are risks inherent in any investment, including market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and the possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value, which may increase investor risk.
About New York Life Investments
With over $650 billion in Assets Under Management* as of March 31, 2022, New York Life Investments is comprised of the affiliated global asset management businesses of its parent company, New York Life Insurance Company, and offers clients access to specialized, independent investment teams through its family of affiliated boutiques. New York Life Investments remains committed to clients through a combination of the diverse perspectives of its boutiques and a long-lasting focus on sustainable relationships.
*AUM includes assets of Investment Advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company as of March 31, 2022. AUM for Candriam and Ausbil is reported at the spot rate.
About MacKay Shields LLC
MacKay Shields LLC (together with its subsidiaries, "MacKay")*, a New York Life Investments Company, is a global asset management firm with $152 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. MacKay manages fixed income and equity strategies for high-net worth individuals and institutional clients, through separately managed accounts and collective investment vehicles including private funds, UCITS, ETFs, closed end funds and mutual funds. MacKay maintains offices in New York City, Princeton, Los Angeles, London and Dublin. For more information, please visit www.mackayshields.com or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
*MacKay Shields is a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company.
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Launching its most requested feature, Tango expands Workflow capture to the desktop.
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tango, the leading workflow intelligence platform that streamlines the creation of process documentation, today announced the launch of its highly anticipated desktop application to enable Workflow capture outside the browser on both Mac and Windows devices.
Tango provides the capabilities necessary for organizations to standardize best practices, onboard and train new hires more quickly, and improve employee performance. Tango first launched its Chrome Extension in September 2021 to capture digital processes in real-time within the browser. Since September, over 100,000 users have adopted Tango as their documentation solution. The new desktop application will allow Pro-Plan users of Tango's best-in-class Workflow capture engine to capture actions taken outside the browser. For many organizations, critical operational processes beyond the browser involve applications like Excel, Slack, and Outlook.
With Tango, you can document, share, and iterate on your core processes like never before. Both the Chrome Extension and desktop application provide instantaneous, beautiful step-by-step how-to guides that are easily exported to commonly used knowledge bases and platforms (e.g., Confluence, Guru, Notion). Users have complete control over which processes Tango documents by starting, pausing, and stopping capture with one click. Tango is SOC 2 compliant, a gold standard of security and data protection.
"We're thrilled to launch our new desktop application. In the nine months since launching, our users routinely expressed their desire to create Workflows outside the browser. With both the Chrome Extension and desktop application, Tango is expanding the surface area of not only our product, but our users' ability to share their know-how," said Kees Kluskens, Tango's Software Engineer leading the desktop project.
"Although a majority of users' Workflows live in the browser, there are still use cases where desktop capture is essential. As of today, Tango has the ability to create Workflows for anything you do on your computer. That's powerful," says Will Liew, co-lead Software Engineer on the desktop application.
Tango for desktop is available in beta starting Tuesday, May 17, as part of Tango's Pro Plan. Free version users can upgrade to Tango Pro for only $16 per month and save 25% ($12 per month) when choosing to be billed annually.
For more information on Tango and to download the new desktop application, visit https://www.tango.us/pricing
About Tango:
Tango is the premier workflow intelligence platform that helps people be their best at work. Tango provides technology to help teams learn from their top performers, all in the flow of work. Tango's browser extension and desktop app auto-capture best practices to help teams onboard new hires, coach employees, and facilitate process improvement.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market®: CNTY) today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights*
- Net operating revenue was $111.1 million, an increase of 21% from the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- Earnings from operations were $20.8 million, an increase of 15% from the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders were $8.9 million, an increase of 29% from the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA** was $29.8 million, an increase of 18% from the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- Basic earnings per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders were $0.30.
- Diluted earnings per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders were $0.28.
- Book value per share*** at June 30, 2022 was $5.00.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the Company's casinos have varied their operations based on the governmental health and safety requirements in the jurisdictions in which they are located. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Company's results of operations in the first half of 2021 because of closures at the Company's Canada and Poland properties during this period. Currently the Company's operations have no health and safety requirements for entry and few other COVID-19 related restrictions. The duration and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic otherwise remains uncertain.
NUGGET CASINO RESORT ACQUISITION AND FINANCING
On April 1, 2022, the Company purchased 50% of the membership interest in Smooth Bourbon, LLC ("PropCo") for approximately $95.0 million (the "PropCo Acquisition"). Pursuant to a definitive agreement and subject to approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, the Company will purchase 100% of the membership interests in Nugget Sparks, LLC ("OpCo") for $100.0 million (subject to certain adjustments) (the "OpCo Acquisition" and together with the PropCo Acquisition, the "Acquisition"). The OpCo Acquisition is expected to occur within one year of the PropCo Acquisition. OpCo owns and operates the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, and PropCo owns the real property on which the casino is located and leases the real property to OpCo for an annual rent of $15.0 million.
On April 1, 2022, the Company also entered into a Credit Agreement with Goldman Sachs Bank USA (the "Goldman Credit Agreement"). The Goldman Credit Agreement provides for a $350.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan") and a $30.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"). The Company drew $350.0 million under the Term Loan and used the proceeds as well as $29.3 million of cash on hand to fund the PropCo Acquisition, to repay approximately $166.2 million outstanding under the Company's credit agreement with Macquarie ("Macquarie Credit Agreement"), to fund a $100.0 million escrow fund that will be used to purchase OpCo, and for related fees and expenses. The Goldman Credit Agreement replaces the Macquarie Credit Agreement. The Company did not draw on the Revolving Facility on the closing date of the PropCo acquisition.
RESULTS
The consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
"We achieved the highest net operating revenue and Adjusted EBITDA during a second quarter in the history of the Company. We are pleased with the strong contribution from our operations in Canada which have continued to improve after Alberta removed COVID-19 restrictions," Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos remarked. "As we announced in April, we have completed the first portion of our acquisition of the Nugget Casino Resort. We are excited to enter the growing Reno/Sparks Nevada market with this transaction," Messrs. Haitzmann and Hoetzinger concluded.
REPORTABLE SEGMENT RESULTS*
The table below shows the Company's reporting units and operating segments that are included in each of the Company's reportable segments as of June 30, 2022:
The Company's net operating revenue increased by $18.9 million, or 21%, and by $49.6 million, or 30%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Following is a summary of the changes in net operating revenue by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:
The Company's earnings from operations increased by $2.7 million, or 15%, and by $7.5 million, or 28%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Following is a summary of the changes in earnings (loss) from operations by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:
Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders increased by $2.0 million, or 29%, and by $3.6 million, or 67%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Following is a summary of the changes in net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:
Items deducted from or added to earnings from operations to arrive at net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders include interest income, interest expense, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other, income tax (benefit) expense and non-controlling interests. Items that impacted net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 included a write-off of $7.3 million in deferred financing costs to interest expense related to the prepayment of the Macquarie Credit Agreement and the release of a $10.2 million US valuation allowance, resulting in an income tax benefit.
Adjusted EBITDA** increased by $4.5 million, or 18%, and by $13.6 million, or 34%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Following is a summary of the changes in Adjusted EBITDA** by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:
BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $96.2 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $107.8 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2021. Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 do not include restricted cash, which includes $100.0 million in escrow to fund the OpCo Acquisition. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $369.9 million in outstanding debt compared to $189.2 million in outstanding debt at December 31, 2021. The outstanding debt as of June 30, 2022 included $349.1 million related to the Term Loan under the Goldman Credit Agreement (including $100.0 million borrowed and in escrow to fund the OpCo Acquisition), $0.1 million of bank debt related to Casinos Poland, $5.5 million of bank debt related to Century Resorts Management GmbH ("CRM"), and $15.1 million related to a long-term land lease for Century Downs Racetrack and Casino ("CDR"). The Company also has a $283.0 million long-term financing obligation under its triple net master lease ("Master Lease") of its West Virginia and Missouri properties.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Today the Company will post a copy of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 on its website at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/sec-filings/. The Company will also post a presentation of the second quarter results on its website at www.cnty.com/investor/presentations/.
The Company will host its second quarter 2022 earnings conference call today, Friday, August 5, at 10:00 am EDT / 8:00 am MDT. U.S. domestic participants should dial 800-920-5564. For all international participants, please use 415-226-5355 to dial-in. Participants may listen to the call live at cc.callinfo.com/r/1ocsahbwizouj&eom or obtain a recording of the call on the Company's website until August 31, 2022 at www.cnty.com/investor/financials/sec-filings/.
* The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders before interest expense (income), net, income taxes (benefit), depreciation and amortization, non-controlling interests net earnings (loss) and transactions, pre-opening expenses, acquisition costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, asset impairment costs, loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets, discontinued operations, (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other, gain on business combination and certain other one-time transactions. Expense related to the Master Lease and CDR land lease is included in the interest expense (income), net line item. Intercompany transactions consisting primarily of management and royalty fees and interest, along with their related tax effects, are excluded from the presentation of net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders and Adjusted EBITDA reported for each segment. Non-cash stock-based compensation expense is presented under Corporate and Other as the expense is not allocated to reportable segments when reviewed by the Company's chief operating decision makers. Not all of the aforementioned items occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historical activity. These adjustments have no effect on the consolidated results as reported under US GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not considered a measure of performance recognized under US GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a valuable measure of the relative performance of the Company and its properties. The gaming industry commonly uses Adjusted EBITDA as a method of arriving at the economic value of a casino operation. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to compare the relative operating performance of separate operating units by eliminating the above-mentioned items associated with the varying levels of capital expenditures for infrastructure required to generate revenue and the often high cost of acquiring existing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is used by the Company's lending institution to gauge operating performance. The Company's computation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similar measures used by other companies within the gaming industry. Please see the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders above.
** The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net operating revenue. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-US GAAP measure. Management uses this margin as one of several measures to evaluate the efficiency of the Company's casino operations.
ABOUT CENTURY CASINOS, INC.:
Century Casinos, Inc. is a casino entertainment company. The Company owns and operates Century Casino & Hotels in Cripple Creek and Central City, Colorado, and in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; the Century Casino in Cape Girardeau and Caruthersville, Missouri, and in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada; Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in New Cumberland, West Virginia; and the Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through its Austrian subsidiary, CRM, the Company holds a 66.6% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd., the owner and operator of eight casinos throughout Poland; and a 75% ownership interest in Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Through its United States subsidiary, Century Nevada Acquisition, Inc., the Company owns a 50% membership interest in PropCo, which owns the land and building of OpCo in Sparks, Nevada. The Company has an agreement to purchase 100% of the membership interests in OpCo. The Company also has an agreement to operate one ship-based casino. The Company continues to pursue other projects in various stages of development.
Century Casinos' common stock trades on The Nasdaq Capital Market® under the symbol CNTY. For more information about Century Casinos, visit our website at www.cnty.com.
This release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Century Casinos based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future results of operations, including statements about operating margins and Adjusted EBITDA, the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, estimates of the financial impact of COVID-19, the adequacy of cash flows from operations and available cash to meet our future liquidity needs, particularly if we cannot operate our casinos due to COVID-19 or their operations are restricted, operating efficiencies, synergies and operational performance, the prospects for and timing and costs of new projects, projects in development and other opportunities, our Goldman Credit Agreement and obligations under our Master Lease and our ability to repay our debt and other obligations, investments in joint ventures, outcomes of legal proceedings, changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities, certain plans, expectations, goals, projections, and statements about the benefits of the Acquisition, as well as our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions, and other statements relating to cash flow, operating results and debt repayment; the possibility that the OpCo Acquisition does not close when expected or at all because regulatory or other conditions to closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the completion of the Acquisition; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition are not realized when expected or at all and plans for our casinos and our Company. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in subsequent periodic and current SEC filings we may make. Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.
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Most recently serving as Life Flight Network's interim Chief Executive Officer, Clayton brings to his new role extensive experience in aviation safety and operations.
AURORA, Ore., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Flight Network has selected aviation safety and operations leader Ben Clayton to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. Life Flight Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States, providing ICU-level care to communities in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Clayton was selected from a large field of candidates following a robust national search and interview process led by Life Flight Network's board of directors.
Since joining Life Flight Network in 2015, Clayton has served the organization in a variety of operational and safety leadership roles. In his most recent positions as the Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clayton led the organization through the extraordinary challenges and uncertainty presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Clayton guided the restructuring of several departments, while at the same time creating sustainable operational efficiencies. Additionally, he oversaw the opening of new Life Flight Network bases in Salem, Oregon, and in Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
"We are fortunate to have Ben's expertise and experience on our team as we work to increase our capacity to meet the region's growing need for critical medical transport," said Dr. Tom Lorish, Chief Executive of Outreach and Strategic Affiliation for Providence Health and Services and the Life Flight Network Board Chair. "Ben is a proven leader and has helped Life Flight Network provide life-saving air medical resources to our communities during challenging times, while also ensuring we consistently meet the highest standards of safety and quality."
Prior to joining Life Flight Network, Clayton served as a helicopter pilot and Aviation Safety Officer in the United States Marine Corps. During this time, he participated in multiple land and ship-based deployments including to Iraq and several countries in the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia. He trained extensively in complex operations and in aviation safety.
Clayton came to Life Flight Network as a helicopter pilot transporting ill and injured patients, and quickly moved into an aviation training role. With his extensive expertise in safety, Clayton was promoted to Director of Safety and Risk Management before becoming the organization's Chief Safety Officer. His success in that role led to him being named Chief Operating Officer in June 2020.
"I have dedicated my career to ensuring the safety and health of the organizations I've worked for and the people they serve," said Ben Clayton, Chief Executive of Life Flight Network. "It's been an honor to serve the communities in this region for the past seven years, and I look forward to continuing to expand their access to quality healthcare in my new role."
Clayton grew up in Canby, Oregon, and graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's degree in general science.
Clayton serves on the boards of directors for both the Association of Air Medical Services and the Air Medical Operators Association.
Life Flight Network, a not-for-profit air medical service, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA), and Helicopter Association International (HAI). Life Flight Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States and maintains its own FAA Part 135 Operating Certificate. It offers ICU-level care during air and ground transport across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, Life Flight Network is owned by a consortium of Legacy Health, Oregon Health and Science University, Providence Health and Services, and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. It was named the 2021 Program of the Year by the Association for Air Medical Services. For more information about Life Flight Network or to become a member, visit www.lifeflight.org.
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NASA releases spooky audio of a black hole
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 8:23 AM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
(CNN) - Fair warning, once you hear the sound of a black hole, you can’t unhear it and it is a little terrifying.
NASA shared a 34-second clip of the Perseus galaxy cluster, which is about 240 million light years away from Earth.
Scientists say the black hole sends out pressure waves that cause ripples in the hot gas, which can be translated into a note.
To be clear though, the actual note is one humans can’t hear. It is about 57 octaves below middle C.
NASA says they shifted the note so we could hear it by amplifying it and mixing it with other data they have about black holes.
The spooky sound will be perfect addition to your Halloween playlist.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTIS Partners ("GTIS"), a global real estate investment firm that manages $4.7 billion in gross assets with a focus on residential and industrial investments, announced today a joint venture with Collett Industrial ("Collett"), an industrial developer headquartered in Charlotte, NC, to acquire and develop two projects in the Greenville-Spartanburg ("GSP") MSA which have a total capitalization of $140 million. One of the projects, Willimon Business Park, has executed leases or letters of intents with tenants totaling approximately 520,000 square feet for long term occupancy at the project.
The GSP development projects, which will total nearly 1.2 million square feet of industrial space upon completion, are located directly adjacent to one another within the same Opportunity Zone on the eastern edge of the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center ("SCTAC"). SCTAC is one of the largest business parks in South Carolina and houses the operations of over 110 companies.
The new projects are centrally located on the East Coast, offering greater access around Greenville, south to Charleston and Atlanta, and north to Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham. Demand in the GSP industrial market is supported by a diverse set of factors including the strong availability of labor, proximity and connectivity to the Port of Charleston and Inland Port Greer, and the long history of manufacturing in the region.
"Fueled by the ongoing growth of ecommerce and onshoring, the demand for industrial warehouses remains strong, and we are excited to continue our expansion in the sector in partnership with the team at Collett Industrial," said Robert McCall, a Senior Managing Director at GTIS Partners. "With a focus on Opportunity Zone properties specifically, we are also pleased to bring more jobs and economic opportunities to these communities, and look forward to encouraging development across the region."
"We're excited to continue our investment in the GSP market alongside our partners at GTIS," said Teddy Hull, a principal at Collett Industrial. "The success we've seen at Willimon Business Park to date is testament to the numerous competitive advantages across GSP, including a strong labor force and commitment by local municipalities and the Greenville Area Development Corporation to attract and retain quality businesses."
The joint venture with Collett underscores GTIS' continued expansion of its industrial acquisition and development platform. With these two new projects, GTIS' global industrial portfolio encompasses 13 million in square feet with a total project cost of $1.25 billion across 14 projects.
About GTIS Partners
GTIS Partners is a leading real asset investment and development firm headquartered in New York with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, as well as São Paulo, Paris and Munich. The firm was founded in 2005 by Tom Shapiro and is managed by President Tom Shapiro and Partners Rob Vahradian, Thomas Feldstein, and João Teixeira. The firm manages $4.7 billion in gross assets and is active across a wide range of real estate sectors including single family and multifamily housing, office, industrial/logistics and hospitality as well as opportunity zone investments. The firm invests at various points in the capital structure including credit, common equity and structured equity. In the US, GTIS has invested in over 130 assets across 40 unique markets including growth areas such as Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Tampa and Charlotte. In Brazil, GTIS is among the largest real assets private equity firms with holdings including office, residential, logistics, and hospitality investments. Marquee assets developed by GTIS Partners in São Paulo include the Infinity office building and Palácio Tangará, a five-star resort style hotel. For more information, please visit www.gtispartners.com.
About Collett Industrial
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Collett Industrial is a development and acquisition platform focused on industrial properties in the southeastern U.S. Collett Industrial is a subsidiary of Collett, a full-service commercial real estate firm with expertise in development, property management, leasing, brokerage and tenant representation. Collett Industrial's portfolio consists of nearly 3 million square feet of completed or planned industrial space, focused on distribution, manufacturing, and e-commerce-related facilities. For more information, please visit https://www.collettindustrial.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunter Strategy today announced that it has been appraised at Level 3 of the Software Engineering Institute's CMMI® (Capability Maturity Model Integration). The appraisal validates Hunter's expertise in building first-class software and delivering integrated cyber risk management services for Commercial and Government customers.
Originally created for the U.S. Department of Defense to assess its industrial bases' software competencies, CMMI models have since been adopted on a global scale and expanded to gauge an organizations depth of quality and signal operational performance to customers.
"Hunter Strategy prides itself on our bold culture of continuous improvement. Achievement of CMMI Level 3 attests not only to this spirit of growth, but also demonstrates our consistent delivery of agile services throughout the lifecycle," Hunter's Founder, Matt Triner, stated. "Embedding quality processes and practices into all our business units is at the core of delivery," he added.
Headquartered in Washington DC's Cathedral Heights neighborhood, Hunter Strategy is a Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone certified small business that offers strategic DevSecOps, cyber risk management, and Agile software engineering solutions to federal agencies, Fortune 1000 companies, and emerging technology firms. For more information, or to discuss partnership or employment opportunities, please contact us at sales@hunterstrategy.net or visit www.hunterstrategy.net.
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(NEXSTAR) – Is your state among those with the most “credible” bigfoot sightings in the nation?
Yes, we know how that sounds. But bear with us.
Bigfoot, a furry two-legged beast long purported to roam the woods of North America, is largely believed to be a mythological creature, with sightings widely attributed to confusion or outright hoaxes. But there’s a pretty big community of believers who claim they’ve seen one, or are otherwise convinced of its existence despite a lack of conclusive evidence.
The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, founded by Matt Moneymaker in the mid-1990s, includes 500 people who review reported sasquatch sightings throughout North America. Moneymaker said the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) has received nearly 75,000 reports of bigfoot sightings over the years, but only considers between 5,000 and 6,000 of those to be “credible.”
“A lot is based on the strength of the actual sighting,” said Moneymaker, who also hosted “Finding Bigfoot” on Animal Planet. He explained that the BFRO’s investigators favor reports from adult eyewitnesses and even folks who were skeptical of sasquatches before their sighting — rather than, say, an amateur bigfoot hunter who goes out with the intention of spotting one.
The BFRO also doesn’t consider secondhand accounts (like those presented on podcasts) in their official count. BFRO investigators must speak with an eyewitness before they can determine whether a reported sighting makes the list.
That said, the BRFO has recorded roughly 5,500 “credible” reports since the mid-90s, with sightings in every U.S. state aside from Hawaii.
Of course, some places are more “squatchy” than others. These are the states with the most sightings since the BFRO’s inception, according to the organization:
- Washington: 708
- California: 459
- Florida: 337
- Ohio: 318
- Illinois: 302
- Oregon: 257
- Texas: 253
- Michigan: 225
- Missouri: 166
- Georgia: 139
Certain other states, meanwhile, have had drastically fewer sightings. The states with the least, according to the BFRO, include Hawaii (0), Connecticut (5), Delaware (5), North Dakota (6) and Nevada.
But with thousands of “credible” sightings across the U.S. alone, it would stand to reason that there should be more conclusive video evidence, or remains, or DNA, or even whole specimens. Especially considering that wildlife researchers are still discovering and classifying thousands of new, often rare species each year, as reported by The Smithsonian.
To that, Moneymaker and the BFRO counter that bigfoots, apparently being both nocturnal and intelligent, are difficult to photograph and very adept at “thwarting” attempts at capture. If one were to come face-to-face with a bigfoot, like Moneymaker alleges he once did, “all you’re going to be doing is s—-ing your pants,” he told Nexstar.
The BFRO also claims that no remains of the modern bigfoot have ever been catalogued because “they will be exceedingly rare, because these animals are rare to begin with, and only a tiny fraction of that population will die in locations and soils that will preserve bones somehow,” according to its website.
Scientists, however, offer another explanation: Bigfoot likely isn’t real.
Since the mid-1970s, prominent paleontologists and primatologists have repeatedly reached the conclusion that a creature which fits with witness descriptions of bigfoot does not exist. Darren Naish, a British paleontologist and self-described wannabe-Bigfoot-believer, had written in 2016 that modern evidence — which relies heavily on “innumerable witness accounts” and even fur samples (which have since been identified as being of deer origin by the FBI) — are not enough to support its existence.
Instead, Naish feels the notion of sasquatches roaming the woods of North America can be attributed to people “seeing all manner of different things, combining it with ideas, memes and preconceptions they hold in their minds, and interpreting them as encounters with a monstrous, human-like biped,” he wrote in an article published with Scientific American.
Some people have even admitted to fabricating bigfoot evidence — like John Crane, a zoologist in Washington who told USA Today in 1996 that he managed to convince people of bigfoot’s existence when he was in college, by creating fake footprints for “fun.”
“No data other than material that’s clearly been fabricated has ever been presented,” Crane stated in 1996. (it’s worth noting that Crane’s colleague, an anthropologist at Washington State University, was “absolutely convinced” of bigfoot’s existence at the time.)
Moneymaker, on the other hand, feels witness testimony provides more than enough proof for him and the multitudes of alleged eyewitnesses he’s interviewed.
“If [skeptics] ignorantly say they don’t believe in bigfoots, what they’re really saying is that every credible witness, thousands of them, are all lying,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/these-states-have-more-credible-bigfoot-sightings-than-others-according-to-bigfoot-investigators/ | 2022-08-27T17:55:03Z |
EAD continues to expand its footprint across the US
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EAD Engineering, Inc. (EAD), a leading engineering consulting and project management services organization, opened its newest office location in Parsippany, NJ with the intent to offer EAD's complete list of services, announced Stephen Lichter, EAD's CEO.
"We're committed to our clients in all areas of our business and saw this as a perfect opportunity to locate our full suite of services in a key area for our current and future clients," Lichter said. The expansion aligns with EAD's plan to expand its footprint and increase operational efficiencies, providing clients with a more local experience that drives down their costs. The company plans to onboard additional professionals immediately in Parsippany, NJ.
Sally White is the first managing director of EAD's northeastern US regional office located in Parsippany, NJ. In this role, she combines her business acumen with her experience in the manufacturing industry to drive business growth for EAD throughout the US Northeast region. Prior to joining EAD, Sally executed over $3.4 billion in project work to advance the economic prosperity and success of New Jersey manufacturing companies. Her accomplishments range from leading a global team of over 500 professionals across 150 countries with critical bio-pharmaceutical industry services to integrating 12 business acquisitions into a global operation for a world leader in threat detection technologies. She is a dual citizen of the US and UK and holds a Business Degree in Business Administration / Management and Operations from the University of West London, as well as business diplomas from Bletchley College and the British Psychological Society. "This expansion is an expression of gratitude for the trust our clients grant us and a symbol of the dedication and passion with which EAD is driving advancement in the US," Sally White said.
EAD conducted extensive research, which included evaluating several other cities within the United States, prior to selecting Parsippany as the site of their new office. The organization weighted the selection criteria for their investment with a focus on what the prospective cities offered in terms of opportunity to scale, local talent, proximity to educational institutions, opportunity for future client investments, and quality of life for EAD employees. EAD plans to add multiple regional offices before the end of 2023.
EAD is a US-headquartered engineering consulting and services firm with over 20 years of experience advising global clients in the pharmaceutical, bio-processing, chemical manufacturing, food, and parcel/logistics industries. EAD specializes in working with clients that operate 24/7/365 and demand a high level of quality, performance, and validation in every project.
Learn more about EAD by visiting our website at www.eadcorporate.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Society for Science, one of the nation's most prominent scientific and educational institutions, today announced the recipients of the 2022 STEM Action Grants Program. A total of $176,000 will be awarded to 45 innovative community-based STEM organizations based in 22 states and Washington, D.C. The program works toward developing an inclusive STEM talent pool by strengthening and improving outcomes for groups that have been historically left behind in STEM education and careers, including Black and Latinx individuals, Native Americans, women and gender-expansive persons, persons with disabilities as well as low-income students from rural and urban areas.
In addition to these awards, four special Presidential Awards totaling $10,000 will be given to four emeriti STEM Action Grantees: Black Girls Dive, Electric Girls, Kul Wicasa Wopasi (Lower Brule) and Safe Alternative Foundation for Education (SAFE); these distinguished awards are in recognition of the growth and exemplary work these nonprofits are doing to make STEM education accessible to all.
With a keen lens on equity, this year's class of grantees represents one that is fiercely committed to diversity and mobility in STEM — they are ensuring that underserved and marginalized communities have opportunities using a variety of approaches and outreach efforts. For instance, a few organizations this year are dedicated to making STEM accessible to individuals with disabilities. One is creating resources and teaching STEM to visually impaired persons while another is developing devices for amputees, aiming to increase the accessibility of prosthetic devices.
Other grantees this year are designing experiences so students can see STEM in action and explore new career possibilities through hands-on learning. By bringing students aboard a vessel with shark scientists, one group is exposing them to marine and environmental sciences and conservation. Another is focused on raising the next generation of climate leaders who will address the perils of climate change and sea level rise on coastal communities and beyond.
Additionally, a collection of organizations is helping students to become strong communicators. Through arts, radio and digital media production, the goal is to attract students of all backgrounds to science, technology and communications. Students are working with science journalism mentors who are helping them to build strong science communication skills via reading about the latest science research and communicating that research clearly for the public's understanding. A few other organizations are focused on helping students to build technical knowledge and know-how in audio and podcasting — valuable and transferable skills in a world that is increasingly drawn to these distinct modes of storytelling.
The following 45 organizations have been honored with STEM Action Grants in 2022:
- 3D Girls, Inc.
- Accessible Prosthetics Initiative (API)
- An Open Book Foundation
- ANGARI Foundation
- Art Technically
- Austin Youth River Watch
- Be Loud Studios
- Black Girls Do Engineer
- Black Girls Dive
- Blue Marble Space Institute of Science
- C Cubed Training
- Calculated Genius Inc.
- California Desert Land Conservancy
- CodeVA
- Columbia College Girls Who Game
- Culturally Relevant Science
- Electric Girls
- Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America (FORA)
- Full STEAM Forward, Inc.
- Girls Dream Code
- Junior Medical Academy
- Kul Wicasa Wópasi
- Latinas in STEM
- Lincoln Hills Cares
- MakerGirl
- National Youth Science Foundation
- Northwest Ecological Research Institute
- Ohana Kilo Hoku
- OpenWise Foundation, Inc.
- Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research
- Pink Space Theory
- Resources Inspiring Success and Empowering
- Rosie Riveters
- Safe Alternative Foundation for Education
- Saginaw STEM
- Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
- See3D, Inc
- TEACH
- Tech Kids Unlimited
- The GEMS Camp
- Treasure Coast Girls Coalition Inc
- Two Brothers Farms
- Venture Outdoors
- Women's Audio Mission
- Youth Code Jam
"At the Society for Science, we know there are systemic barriers that prevent talented people from having an opportunity to pursue STEM careers. We are committed to breaking these barriers down. Each of the organizations we are supporting with STEM Action Grants has made a substantial impact in their communities and we are thrilled to support their work," said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science and Publisher of Science News. "I look forward to seeing how the Society's support will help them grow and expand even further."
Twenty of the organizations on this year's list previously received support through the program. Since 2016, (including this announcement), the STEM Action Grant program has given $586,000 to a total of 85 organizations.
Learn more about the 45 awardees of the 2022 STEM Action Grant program here.
Funding for this year's STEM Action Grant program comes from Regeneron; Science Sandbox, an initiative of the Simons Foundation; as well as the Society for Science's President's Fund.
About Society for Science
Society for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement. Established in 1921, Society for Science is best known for its award-winning journalism through Science News and Science News Explores, its world-class science research competitions for students, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Broadcom MASTERS, and its outreach and equity programming that seeks to ensure that all students have an opportunity to pursue a career in STEM.
A 501(c)(3) membership organization, Society for Science is committed to inform, educate and inspire. Learn more at www.societyforscience.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat (Society4Science).
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) today announced that it plans to report second-quarter 2022 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, July 22, 2022, in a news release to be posted on its website at www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com/FinancialResults. An advisory news release will be issued over PR Newswire the morning of July 22, with a link to the financial results news release on NextEra Energy Partners' website. As previously announced, NextEra Energy Partners will make available its financial results only on its website.
John Ketchum, chief executive officer of NextEra Energy Partners, Kirk Crews, chief financial officer of NextEra Energy Partners, and other members of the senior management team will discuss the second-quarter 2022 financial results during an investor presentation to be webcast live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET on July 22. Results for NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) also will be discussed during the same investor presentation.
The listen-only webcast will be available on NextEra Energy Partners' website by accessing the following link: www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com/FinancialResults. The financial results news release and the slides accompanying the presentation may be downloaded at www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com/FinancialResults, beginning at 7:30 a.m. ET on the day of the webcast. A replay will be available for 90 days by accessing the same link as listed above.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). NextEra Energy Partners acquires, manages and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy Partners owns interests in geographically diverse wind, solar and energy storage projects in the U.S. as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas and Pennsylvania. For more information about NextEra Energy Partners, please visit: www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com.
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Walmart’s Topeka Fulfillment Center 1-year anniversary features grants for non-profits
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, celebrated the one year anniversary of its Topeka Fulfillment Center Thursday, July 28.
The center stores millions of items to be packed and shipped directly to online customers in the Midwest with more than 300 associates are employed at the facility in South Topeka.
As part of Thursday’s event, the company gave more than $31,000 in grants to three local nonprofits.
- The 2030 Club of Topeka: $25,000
- The Capper Foundation: $1,750
- “Be Filled” of South Topeka: $5,000
The general manager for the Walmart Fullfillment Center #7440, Debbie Parkhill, expressed great pride in the Walmart team.
“We have an amazing team,” said Parkhill. “I am so proud of the work that they have done and I really think that comes down to just enjoying the work that you do everyday. We have great technology and they are able to give us feedback and help us design what that future of supply chain looks like.”
Walmart says its fulfillment centers are a crucial part of its supply chain network. In the State of Kansas, there are two distribution centers, two fulfillment centers, and 83 retail stores all employed by Walmart with more than 20,000 associates.
Kansas leaders attending the celebration included Lt. Gov. David Toland, State Sen. Brenda Dietrich, State Rep. Ken Corbet, State Rep. Jon Alcala, Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla, Shawnee Co. Commissioner Aaron Mays, Shawnee Co. Commissioner Kevin Cook, Topeka City Councilman Spencer Duncan, Topeka City Councilwoman Karen Hiller, Topeka city manager Bill Cochran, President of GO Topeka Molly Howey, President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce Alan Cobb, staff from Sen. Marshall’s Office, and staff from Rep. LaTurner’s Office.
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ATLANTA, SAN FRANCISCO, and MIAMI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced the completion of its strategic investment in Grayshift, LLC, a leading and trusted provider of digital forensics solutions.
Grayshift's leading digital forensic solutions are purpose-built to empower public safety agencies to resolve lawful investigations swiftly and keep communities safe. GrayKey, the company's flagship technology, provides the ability to secure evidence from mobile devices in a safe and compliant manner.
"We're thrilled to partner with Thoma Bravo to accelerate our growth and innovation, including building our international team, expanding our product capabilities and making strategic acquisitions to enhance our market leadership," said David Miles, Co-Founder and CEO of Grayshift. "This investment positions us well to continue delivering critical solutions for public safety agencies and disrupting the legacy digital forensics marketplace."
"The importance of robust digital forensics is more clear than ever in today's environment, and we're excited to support Grayshift and its important work helping public safety agencies better analyze data," said Hudson Smith, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. "We look forward to broadening and strengthening Grayshift's solutions and capabilities to further support government and public sector employees and solidify the company as the market leader."
"David and his founding team disrupted the digital forensics market via product-led growth, which is a key characteristic we look for in software investments that enables PeakEquity to deliver value post-investment. Our operating partners, Jim Sheward and Brian Nejmeh, worked alongside the Grayshift team to develop scalability across the organization and accelerate their growth," said Justin Reger, a Partner at PeakEquity. "We're very excited to remain invested in Grayshift and welcome the tremendous capabilities of Thoma Bravo to continue to support this high-performing management team."
Existing investors PeakEquity Partners and C&B Capital will remain as shareholders in Grayshift. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Grayshift and DLA Piper LLP served as legal counsel. Kirkland & Ellis, LLP served as legal counsel to Thoma Bravo.
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest private equity firms in the world, with more than $114 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. The firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging the firm's deep sector expertise and proven strategic and operational capabilities, Thoma Bravo collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices, drive growth initiatives and make accretive acquisitions intended to accelerate revenue and earnings. Over the past 20 years, the firm has acquired or invested in more than 380 companies representing over $190 billion in enterprise value. The firm has offices in Chicago, Miami and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.thomabravo.com.
Grayshift is a leading provider of mobile device digital forensics, specializing in lawful access and extraction. Grayshift solutions are purpose-built to help law enforcement and government investigative agencies swiftly resolve critical investigations and ensure public safety. The company's innovative GrayKey technology provides same-day access, complete control, and comprehensive data extraction from mobile devices. Designed and assembled in the United States, GrayKey is trusted by over 1200 agencies across 35 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.grayshift.com.
PeakEquity is a private equity firm focused on investments in software companies. The principals of PeakEquity have extensive experience as investors and operating executives in multiple market sectors. The firm invests in businesses that have large addressable markets, market-tested technology, products and offerings, and demonstrated traction with a meaningful base of reference-able customers. The firm leverages and provides access to operating resources to help provide companies an edge in capturing market segment leadership and achieving growth objectives. For more information, visit www.peakequity.com.
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DENVER, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CryoMass Technologies Inc. ("CryoMass") (OTCQX: CRYM) is pleased to announce that CryoMass begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "CRYM."
Christian Noël, CryoMass CEO, stated, "We are pleased to reach this important milestone, as OTCQX is the highest tier of the OTC markets. Of more than 12,000 securities traded on the OTC Markets, only 644 (as of May 31, 2022) have met the requirements for trading on the OTCQX® Best Market. The upgrade to the OTCQX will increase CryoMass's accessibility to U.S. investors and will allow our shareholders to trade more effectively. This also reflects our continued commitment to responsible corporate governance"
The OTCQX Market provides investors with a premium U.S. public market to research and trade the shares of investor-focused companies. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.
The common stock of CryoMass Technologies Inc. trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CRYM. For further information, please contact the Company by email at investors@cryomass.com or by telephone at +1 833 256 2382. The Company will welcome your inquiry.
This press release is not an offer of securities, or a solicitation for purchase, subscription or sale of securities in the United States of America or in any other jurisdiction in which it would be unlawful to do so.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including risk factors identified in the Company's SEC filings, and which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, changes in the regulatory environment affecting the sale and use of cannabis or hemp products and of other, potential lines of businesses that the Company will consider entering at a given time, demand for the Company's products, internal funding and the financial condition of the Company, product roll-out, competition, our dependence upon our commercial partners, variations in the global commodities markets and other commercial matters involving the Company, its products and the markets in which the Company operates or seeks to enter, as well as general economic conditions. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Marijuana, as defined in the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, remains a Schedule I drug under the respective act, making it illegal under federal law in the U.S. to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the U.S. may form the basis for prosecution under applicable U.S. federal money laundering legislation. Please carefully review the Company's SEC filings with respect to related risk factors.
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ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — When the moist concrete walls deep below ground and the mold and the cold and the weeks without fresh fruit or vegetables became too much to bear, some in the bunker underneath Elina Tsybulchenko’s office decided to visit the sky.
They made their way, through darkness lit by flashlights and lamps powered by car batteries, to a treasured spot in the bombarded Azovstal steel plant, the last Ukrainian holdout in the ruined city of Mariupol. There, they could look up and see a sliver of blue or smoky gray. It was like peering from the bottom of a well. For those who could not, or dared not, climb to the surface, it was as distant as peace.
But seeing the sky meant hope. It was enough to make Elina’s adult daughter, Tetyana, cry.
The Tsybulchenko family was among the first to emerge from the steel plant in a tense, days-long evacuationnegotiated by the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross with the governments of Russia, which now controls Mariupol, and Ukraine, which wants the city back. A brief cease-fire allowed more than 100 civilians to flee the plant.
They arrived safely in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia this week. There, they described for The Associated Press their two months at the center of hell, and their escape.
Hundreds of civilians and Ukrainian fighters remain trapped at the plant and Russian forces have pushed their way inside. The seizure of Mariupol is expected to play a central role in Moscow’s celebration on May 9 of Victory Day, historically marking the end of World War II.
In the earliest days of Russia’s invasion Tsybulchenko, 54, was shocked by the bombardment of her city. Like many residents with memories of civil defense drills, she knew the steel plant had the only real bunkers in town. When she, her husband Serhii, her daughter and her son-in-law Ihor Trotsak decided to hole up in the one under her office, she assumed they would stay a few days.
“We didn’t even take toothbrushes,” Elina said. But a few days turned into 60.
They had brought only their documents, three blankets, two dogs and fruit carried in a basket they used for Orthodox Easter. They didn’t think they would mark the holiday there weeks later.
The steel plant has a maze of more than 30 bunkers and tunnels spread out over its 11 square kilometers (4 miles), and each bunker was its own world. Evacuees had little or no communication with those elsewhere in the plant; they would eventually meet on the buses to Zaporizhzhia and compare experiences.
Their isolation complicates estimates of the number of civilians and Ukrainian fighters who remain. A few hundred civilians are still trapped, the Ukrainian side said this week, including more than 20 children. Another evacuation effort was reported underway Friday.
The number of those surviving underground threatens to drop every day. Some evacuees recalled watching in horror as the wounded succumbed to their injuries while first aid supplies, even clean water, ran short or ran out.
“People literally rot like our jackets did,” said 31-year-old Serhii Kuzmenko. The weary foreman at the plant fled along with his wife, 8-year-old daughter and four others from their bunker; 30 were left behind. “They need our help badly,” he said. “We need to get them out.”
In another bunker, the Tsybulchenko family lived among 56 people, including 14 children ages 4 to 17. They survived by dividing among themselves the bare rations that fighters brought down —tinned meat, porridge, crackers, salt, sugar, water. There was not enough to go around.
The family’s old cocker spaniel suffered, shivering and staring at them with wide eyes. The dog had to die, they decided. It was an act of mercy. They asked a soldier for sleeping pills, but he said the dog might survive and suffer more.
“Let me shoot it,” he said.
The dog was given a hurried burial above ground amid the shelling; rubble and scrap metal were placed atop it, to protect it from other, starving pets.
There was little comfort. The bunker shook from bombardment. “We went to bed like this every night and thought, ‘Will we survive?’” Elina said.
The Tsybulchenkos and others slept on benches padded with the uniforms of steel plant workers. For toilets, they used buckets. When the bombardment became too heavy to empty the buckets upstairs, they used plastic bags. To pass the time, people made up board games or played cards. One carved bits of wood into toys.
A room in the bunker became a playground for the children. People found markers and paper and held an arts and crafts contest, with the children drawing what they would like to see the most. They drew nature and the sun. As Easter approached in late April, they drew Easter eggs and bunnies.
The drawings were posted on walls that dripped with moisture. Dank-smelling mold crept from the corners and migrated to clothing and blankets. The only way to keep something dry was to wear it. Even after evacuation and after their first proper showers in months, the Tsybulchenkos worried they smelled of mold.
While they tried to collect rainwater, they often used sanitizer to clean themselves and their dishes, to the point where Elina’s hands showed an allergic reaction. In the early days, she went up to her office and brought down lotion, deodorant and a few other personal items she had left there.
Then it became too dangerous to go above. Half the building, including her office, collapsed in the bombardment.
Again and again over the two months, people in the bunker would hear word of possible evacuations from Mariupol, only to learn they had failed. When news arrived of the U.N.-negotiated evacuation, there was skepticism and fear. But the planning began with decisions on who should leave first.
Others said the Tsybulchenkos should go because Elina’s cramped legs had started to blacken and give her trouble. “But there are small children here, and they should go,” she said. The others insisted. They assumed the evacuation would continue in the days ahead and take everyone, even the fighters. Some hesitated, wanting to see whether the first evacuation was a success.
A small girl staying behind, Violeta, took a marker and drew a flower, a heart and “Good luck” on Elina’s arm. The bunker residents had shortened the girl’s name to Leta, or “sunlight.”
Everyone in the bunker agreed to meet to celebrate at a cafe in Zaporizhzhia when the evacuation was complete.
“We’re so sorry,” the Tsybulchenkos told the others as they started toward the surface.
“Don’t worry,” they replied. “We’ll follow.”
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Elina didn’t recognize her workshop. The roof had been blown away. Walls were in ruins. The ground was pocked with craters and strewn with unexploded shells.
As they emerged from an opening in the rubble, the family and other evacuees blinked. After two months, the sunlight hurt their eyes.
It was quiet. The Russian bombardment, for once, had stopped.
“The weather was brilliant,” said Ivane Bochorishvili, the U.N. deputy humanitarian chief in Ukraine, who approached the plant to await the evacuees. “The one when you are waiting for the perfect storm, like the blue sky.”
A dangerous stretch lay ahead. A railway bridge near the plant was the receiving point for evacuees. The waiting buses were another kilometer away.
For the evacuation, the Russians had tried to retrieve the mines they had planted. But the machine hadn’t detected everything, Bochorishvili said.
As he and a colleague approached in their vehicle, the Russians shouted from hundreds of meters away — “Don’t move!” The U.N. workers were told to get out and go back carefully to the last checkpoint on foot. The de-mining machine was brought in again. Eight more mines were found.
Ukrainian soldiers walked ahead and behind the evacuees as they finally emerged, making sure the column of people placed their feet safely.
“Thank God we didn’t see any bodies along the way,” Elina said. The Russians had removed them.
Twenty-one people emerged the first day. The rest came out the next. As the second group met the first, “there were all these hugs and kisses. They’d been in Azovstal but hadn’t seen each other, didn’t know what happened to each other,” said Osnat Lubrani, U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine.
The buses set off through a ruined city. Makeshift graves lined the streets. People held their heads in grief and disbelief or hugged each other. “These people are going to have longtime nightmares,” said Esteban Sacco, the U.N. official responsible for the first leg of the bus journey to safety.
And yet they could still see signs of life. It was market day. There were people walking or biking, even children. Some peered through windows of bombed-out buildings.
The evacuees were still far from safe. The buses at first headed not west toward Ukrainian-held territory but east toward Russia. Even the U.N. staffers at first thought they were going there, Sacco said.
In a camp at Bezimenne, near the border, the evacuees said they faced pressure from the Russians to go to their side. The Russians even tried to board the buses, saying they wanted to offer the children candy, but they were kept out.
A Russian priest asked evacuees why they were going to Zaporizhzhia. “Ukraine will cease to exist very soon,” Elina Tsybulchenko recalled him saying.
The evacuees were questioned and searched, even stripped at times to check for military-style tattoos. Some Russians were polite, said Ihor, Elina’s son-in-law. Others were mocking or insulting, especially if he slipped and spoke Ukrainian instead of Russian. “Why are you speaking a foreign language?” they asked.
The buses turned west for the slow route toward Zaporizhzhia and safety. “We always had this fear,” Ihor said. “We knew we could’ve ended up going to Russia.”
As the convoy slowly arced around Mariupol, they could see faraway flashes as the Russian bombardment resumed. Two civilian women at the steel plant were killed and 10 civilians wounded, said Sviatoslav Palamar, deputy commander of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment there.
Ukrainian authorities said Russian forces pushed into the plant’s perimeter with “heavy, bloody battles.”
The evacuees had entered their bunkers in winter. They emerged to a black-and-gray landscape, a grotesque spring. Only after passing through no man’s land did Elina notice green and yellow fields again.
They entered Ukrainian-held territory after a harrowing, final stretch of more than 20 checkpoints.
Ukrainian officials had urged residents of Russian-controlled communities to climb aboard the convoy along the way. But in the end, the buses were not allowed to take them. Elina and other evacuees cried as they passed people standing near the road, waiting in vain.
“We really felt shame,” Elina said. “We never stopped.”
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Yesica Fisch in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, contributed.
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ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Traders Insurance, a privately owned regional insurance company based in Kansas City, Missouri replaced its legacy claim system with Cogitate's Claims Management System to modernize claims operations with the latest technology. Cogitate, a leader in accelerated digital insurance for Wholesale Brokers, MGAs, and Carriers, offers readiness and relevance as the industry quickly transforms.
Traders Insurance, which specializes in auto insurance, was using a home-grown claims system for several decades. While it served Traders very well, the technology did not support the robust integrations and other features that will reduce costs and improve the customer experience that Traders found in the Cogitate solution.
"We look at claims as an opportunity to deliver on our promises to our policyholders. The Cogitate solution supports us in being great at what we do and remain true to our vision and culture.", Mark Concannon, CEO of Traders Insurance explained. "As important as the software itself, we found a partner in the Cogitate team that cares about excellence as much as we do. The new system provides better, quicker claim management, leading to more efficient internal processes and comprehensive reporting."
"Several of our friends in the business use the Cogitate solution. They highly recommended Cogitate for their industry expertise, solution capabilities and their friendly team who work with the customer to solve their issues", said Patrick Concannon, COO of Traders Insurance. "Our new claims system engages users throughout the claim lifecycle. It is helping our team to reinvigorate claims processes to improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and reduce operational cost. It is pre-integrated with various third-party data services and also with our other internal systems for real-time exchange of information."
Samir Salem, Executive Vice President at Cogitate quoted, "The most important need for Traders Insurance was to transfer complete data from the old claim system to the new one. Many solution providers were unsure about delivering this requirement. At Cogitate, we have worked on similar requirements for other insurance providers before. We took up this challenge and delivered successfully. This is the Cogitate culture – we partner with our customers to provide them the required solutions and solve their problems."
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Investment to Support North American Automotive Customers and Reduce Carbon Emissions by More Than One Million Tons a Year
GUTHRIE, Ky., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has broken ground on a $365 million investment to build a highly advanced recycling center for automotive in North America. With an annual casting capacity of 240 kt of sheet ingot, the facility is expected to reduce the company's carbon emissions by more than one million tons each year. The new recycling facility will add approximately 140 new jobs in Guthrie and will be built adjacent to Novelis' existing automotive finishing plant in Guthrie, Kentucky. The Guthrie automotive finishing facility currently employs 150 people and expects to grow to 190 employees over the next two years.
"This groundbreaking marks a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to sustainability and recycling, and also supports our automotive customers' carbon reduction targets," said Tom Boney, Executive Vice President and President of Novelis North America. "The Commonwealth of Kentucky continues to be a great partner to Novelis. We are proud to build on the rich 40-year history of our aluminum recycling operations in Kentucky, and look forward to deepening our relationships to ensure our facility has a lasting, beneficial impact in the region."
The new recycling center, expected to be operational in 2024, will be equipped with industry-leading processes and capabilities, including advanced shredding and sorting technology, as well as energy-efficient innovations to support the company's sustainability goal to reduce energy intensity by 10 percent by 2026 and be net carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner.
"We're grateful to have celebrated this occasion with our employees, community leaders and the great Commonwealth of Kentucky," said Tom Lilienthal, Guthrie Plant Manager.
Novelis welcomed nearly 100 attendees to its groundbreaking, including distinguished guests, Senator Paul, Governor Beshear, Representative Petrie, Representative Thomas, Morgan Alvey from Senator McConnell's office, Corey Elder from Congressman Comer's office, as well as Guthrie Mayor Jimmy Covington and Judge Todd Mansfield.
"I was thrilled to be a part of Novelis' groundbreaking on their new state-of-the-art facility that will create over 140 jobs for Kentuckians and allow the company to grow its recycling programs to serve customers all across the U.S. I look forward to watching Novelis' continued success in the Commonwealth and the economic prosperity it brings to Guthrie," said Senator Paul.
Novelis has a proud 40-year history of creating jobs in Kentucky and investing in local communities. In addition to its Guthrie automotive finishing facility, Novelis operates an aluminum beverage can recycling plant in Berea and the Logan Aluminum joint venture in Russellville - employing 1,600 people in the state.
"I am very pleased to have the opportunity to take part in this ground-breaking ceremony today for a project that will create 140 quality jobs for Kentucky residents," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "Novelis has seen rapid growth in our state, and this new recycling center in Todd County emphasizes the company's commitment to sustainability and job creation in the commonwealth. I want to thank the leaders at Novelis for this latest long-term commitment in our incredible workforce."
About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a critical partner providing innovative aluminum solutions to customers, and the world's largest roller and recycler of aluminum. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminum solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $12.3 billion in fiscal year 2021. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.
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Reports first quarter GAAP earnings of $0.51 per share and operating (non-GAAP) earnings of $0.60 per share, in line with guidance midpoint
Building on transformational initiatives to deliver strong operational and financial results with sustainable investment plan
Updates and affirms full-year GAAP and operating guidance and provides outlook for second quarter
AKRON, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today reported first quarter 2022 GAAP earnings of $288 million, or $0.51 per basic share of common stock ($0.50 diluted), on revenue of $3.0 billion. In the first quarter of 2021, the company reported GAAP earnings of $335 million, or $0.62 per basic and diluted share of common stock, on revenue of $2.7 billion. Results for both periods include the impact of special items listed below.
Operating (non-GAAP) earnings* for the first quarter of 2022 were $0.60 per share, at the midpoint of the company's earnings guidance for the quarter. Operating (non-GAAP) earnings in the first quarter of 2021 were $0.69 per share.
"We're off to a solid start in 2022, and I'm excited about our progress and future," said Steven E. Strah, FirstEnergy president and chief executive officer. "Across FirstEnergy, we're advancing our transformation plan to become an industry-leading company that delivers value to our customers, communities and investors, while building a culture based on our core values where employees can thrive. This year, we're further strengthening our company through our ongoing cultural and operational transformation, implementing solutions that anticipate and respond to customer needs, and making sustainable investments to support grid modernization, service reliability and the energy transition."
For the second quarter of 2022, FirstEnergy is providing a GAAP and operating (non-GAAP) earnings forecast range of $265 million to $320 million, or $0.46 to $0.56 per share, based on 571 million shares outstanding.
In addition, the company is updating its full-year 2022 GAAP earnings forecast range to $1,355 million to $1,470 million, or $2.37 to $2.57 per share based on 571 million shares outstanding. FirstEnergy also affirmed its full-year 2022 operating (non-GAAP) earnings guidance range of $1,315 million to $1,430 million, or $2.30 to $2.50 per share based on 571 million shares outstanding.
In FirstEnergy's Regulated Distribution business, first quarter 2022 operating results reflect the impacts of certain accounting policy changes, rate credits that were provided to Ohio customers under a previously approved stipulation and share dilution related to the common equity financing transaction that closed at the end of 2021.
Excluding these items, operating results in the Regulated Distribution business declined slightly as a result of higher operating expenses associated with planned outage work and higher storm costs, partially offset by higher customer demand and the continued economic recovery in the commercial and industrial segments.
Total distribution deliveries increased 3.6% compared to the first quarter of 2021. Residential sales increased 2.2% as a result of higher weather-related usage. Commercial deliveries increased 7.6%, while sales to industrial customers increased 2.5%. When adjusted for the impact of weather, total deliveries increased 1.4% as a result of higher demand from commercial and industrial customers, partially offset by a slight decrease in usage by residential customers.
In the Regulated Transmission business, operating results for the first quarter of 2022 increased due to the company's ongoing Energizing the Future capital investment program.
In Corporate/Other, operating results improved from 2021 due to lower interest expense from the early redemption of FE Corp debt and higher returns on certain passive investments.
* Operating earnings (loss) excludes "special items" as described below, and is a non-GAAP financial measure. Special items represent charges incurred or benefits realized that management believes are not indicative of, or may obscure trends useful in evaluating the Company's ongoing core activities and results of operations or otherwise warrant separate classification. Special items are not necessarily non-recurring. Management uses Operating earnings (loss) and Operating earnings (loss) per share to evaluate the Company's performance and manage its operations and frequently references these non-GAAP financial measures in its decision making, using them to facilitate historical and ongoing performance comparisons. Additionally, management uses Operating earnings (loss) per share by segment to further evaluate the Company's performance by segment and references this non-GAAP financial measure in its decision making.
Operating earnings (loss) per share and Operating earnings (loss) per share for each segment is calculated by dividing Operating earnings (loss), which excludes special items as discussed herein, for the periods presented by the number of shares outstanding. Basic EPS (GAAP) and Operating EPS (Non-GAAP) is based on 570 million shares in the first quarter of 2022, 543 million shares for the first quarter of 2021, and 571 million shares for the second quarter and full year of 2022. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures of Operating earnings (loss) and Operating earnings (loss) per share and Operating earnings (loss) per share by segment provide consistent and comparable measures of performance of its businesses on an ongoing basis. Management also believes that such measures are useful to shareholders and other interested parties to understand performance trends and evaluate the Company against its peer group by presenting period-over-period operating results without the effect of certain charges or benefits that may not be consistent or comparable across periods or across the Company's peer group. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to complement, and are not considered as alternatives to, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Also, the non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, FirstEnergy has provided, where possible without unreasonable effort, quantitative reconciliations within this presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
FirstEnergy's Strategic and Financial Highlights report has been posted on the company's Investor Information website – www.firstenergycorp.com/ir. To access the report, click on the First Quarter 2022 Financial Results link.
The company invites investors, customers and other interested parties to listen to a live webcast of its teleconference for financial analysts and view presentation slides at 10:00 a.m. EDT tomorrow. FirstEnergy management will present an overview of the company's financial results, followed by a question-and-answer session. The teleconference and presentation can be accessed on the website by selecting the First Quarter 2022 Earnings Webcast link. The webcast and presentation will be archived on the website.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
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Forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, which may include the following the potential liabilities, increased costs and unanticipated developments resulting from government investigations and agreements, including those associated with compliance with or failure to comply with the Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio; the risks and uncertainties associated with government investigations and audits regarding Ohio House Bill 6, as passed by Ohio's 133rd General Assembly ("HB 6") and related matters, including potential adverse impacts on federal or state regulatory matters, including, but not limited to, matters relating to rates; the risks and uncertainties associated with litigation, arbitration, mediation, and similar proceedings, particularly regarding HB 6 related matters, including risks associated with obtaining court approval of the definitive settlement agreement in the derivative shareholder lawsuits; weather conditions, such as temperature variations and severe weather conditions, or other natural disasters affecting future operating results and associated regulatory actions or outcomes in response to such conditions; legislative and regulatory developments, including, but not limited to, matters related to rates, compliance and enforcement activity, cybersecurity, and climate change; the ability to accomplish or realize anticipated benefits from our FE Forward initiative and our other strategic and financial goals, including, but not limited to, overcoming current uncertainties and challenges associated with the ongoing government investigations, executing our transmission and distribution investment plans, greenhouse gas reduction goals, controlling costs, improving our credit metrics, growing earnings, strengthening our balance sheet, and satisfying the conditions necessary to close the sale of the minority interest in FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC; the risks associated with cyber-attacks and other disruptions to our, or our vendors', information technology system, which may compromise our operations, and data security breaches of sensitive data, intellectual property and proprietary or personally identifiable information; mitigating exposure for remedial activities associated with retired and formerly owned electric generation assets; the ability to access the public securities and other capital and credit markets in accordance with our financial plans, the cost of such capital and overall condition of the capital and credit markets affecting us, including the increasing number of financial institutions evaluating the impact of climate change on their investment decisions; the extent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impacts to our business, operations and financial condition resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, disruption of businesses in our territories, supply chain disruptions, additional costs, workforce impacts and governmental and regulatory responses to the pandemic, such as moratoriums on utility disconnections and workforce vaccination mandates; actions that may be taken by credit rating agencies that could negatively affect either our access to or terms of financing or our financial condition and liquidity; changes in assumptions regarding factors such as economic conditions within our territories, the reliability of our transmission and distribution system, or the availability of capital or other resources supporting identified transmission and distribution investment opportunities; changes in customers' demand for power, including, but not limited to, economic conditions, the impact of climate change, or energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes in national and regional economic conditions, including recession and inflationary pressure, affecting us and/or our customers and those vendors with which we do business; the potential of non-compliance with debt covenants in our credit facilities; the ability to comply with applicable reliability standards and energy efficiency and peak demand reduction mandates; changes to environmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to climate change; changing market conditions affecting the measurement of certain liabilities and the value of assets held in our pension trusts, or causing us to make contributions sooner, or in amounts that are larger, than currently anticipated; labor disruptions by our unionized workforce; changes to significant accounting policies; any changes in tax laws or regulations, or adverse tax audit results or rulings; the risks and other factors discussed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings. Dividends declared from time to time on FirstEnergy Corp.'s common stock during any period may in the aggregate vary from prior periods due to circumstances considered by FirstEnergy Corp.'s Board of Directors at the time of the actual declarations. A security rating is not a recommendation to buy or hold securities and is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. These forward-looking statements are also qualified by, and should be read together with, the risk factors included in FirstEnergy Corp.'s filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Current Reports on Form 8-K. The foregoing review of factors also should not be construed as exhaustive. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor assess the impact of any such factor on FirstEnergy Corp.'s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. FirstEnergy Corp. expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise, except as required by law, any forward-looking statements contained herein or in the information incorporated by reference as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Man reportedly dies after struck by lightning on driveway
MOUNTAIN CITY, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a man likely died last weekend after lightning struck him.
Representatives from emergency medical services in Rabun County report they received a call about a man possibly being struck by lightning on July 2 at about 3:35 p.m.
WGCL reports emergency crews found an unresponsive man in his 30s on the ground. Crews also reported seeing a hole in a home’s driveway near the man’s body that appeared to be from a possible lightning strike.
The man, who authorities have not currently identified, was rushed to the Mountain Lakes Medical Center, where he later died.
Medical examiners are expected to release the man’s official cause of death once their report is complete.
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Havana hotel toll rises to 30; dogs search for survivors
HAVANA (AP) — Search crews with dogs on Sunday hunted through the ruins of a luxury hotel in Cuba’s capital for survivors of a devastating explosion while officials raised the number of known dead to 30.
The Hotel Saratoga, a five-star 96-room hotel in Old Havana, was preparing to reopen after being closed for two years when an apparent gas leak ignited, blowing the outer walls into the busy, midmorning streets just a block from the country’s Capitol building on Friday.
Cuban officials on Sunday raised the known death toll to 30 from 27 even as crews continued to search for victims buried beneath piles of shattered concrete. Several nearby structures also were damaged, including the historic Marti Theater and the Calvary Baptist Church, headquarters for the denomination in western Cuba.
The church said on its Facebook page that the building suffered “significant structural damage, with several collapsed or cracked walls and columns (and) the ceiling partially collapsed,” though no church workers were hurt.
The Health Ministry said 84 people had been injured in Friday’s explosion. The dead included four minors, a pregnant woman and a Spanish tourist, whose companion was seriously injured.
The ministry on Sunday also released the names of those who died. Some 24 people remained hospitalized.
On Saturday, a representative of Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA, which owns the hotel, said 13 of its workers remained missing. Gov. Reinaldo García Zapata said Saturday evening that 19 families had reported loved ones missing and that rescue efforts would continue.
Authorities said the cause of the explosion was still under investigation, but believed it to have been caused by a gas leak. A large crane hoisted a charred gas tanker out of the rubble Saturday.
Burials for victims have begun, according to municipal authorities. But some were still waiting for news of missing friends and relatives.
“We are hoping that something will be known about my cousin’s mother,” Angela Acosta told The Associated Press near the site of the explosion. Her relative, María de la Concepción Alard, lived in an apartment adjacent to the hotel with a black Labrador, which was rescued along with another dog Sunday.
Crews have worked to clean up streets around the hotel and by late Saturday, substantial pedestrian traffic had resumed.
“There are mothers who are without their children today,” Matha Verde, a manicurist who was walking near the Saratoga, said Sunday, when Mother’s Day was celebrated in Cuba. She said she tells women who lost their sons or daughters in the explosion that they “have to keep going.”
The explosion added to the woes of a crucial tourism industry that had been stifled by the coronavirus pandemic as well as tightened sanctions imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump and kept in place the Biden administration. Those limited visits by U.S. tourists to the islands and restricted remittances from Cubans in the U.S. to their families in Cuba.
Tourism had started to revive somewhat early this year, but the war in Ukraine deflated a boom of Russian visitors, who accounted for almost a third of the tourists arriving in Cuba last year.
The Saratoga, which had been closed through the pandemic, was one of the elite lodgings in Havana, often hosting visiting VIPs and celebrities.
Some attention in Cuba began to shift to an official visit by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who arrived Saturday night and met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Sunday. López Obrador was wrapping up a five-country tour that began in Central America.
Díaz-Canel visited Mexico during its independence day celebrations last year. López Obrador has recently spoken out against the apparent U.S. government intention of excluding Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the Summit of the Americas it will host in Los Angeles in June.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/08/havana-hotel-toll-rises-30-dogs-search-survivors/ | 2022-05-08T19:01:59Z |
Lemon dessert recipe perfect for Mother's Day brunch
The only dessert my mom really gets excited about is lemon dessert, so over the years, I’ve made lemon cookies, lemon bars, lemon cheesecake squares—all kinds of lemon desserts. In my opinion, they’re just fine. Nothing special.
But this Mother’s Day, both my mom and I are going to be thrilled. Because I’ve discovered a recipe for a buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake with lemon that was so delicious I ate it for breakfast two days in a row. It’s soft and fluffy, and has the absolute perfect hint of lemon without being overpowering. It would be excellent to take to a brunch or to serve as a light dessert at the end of a Mother’s Day meal.
I think the secret to the tastiness of this cake is that it calls for butter, not oil, and the sugar and butter are creamed in a stand mixer with the lemon zest, like what you would do to make cookie dough. The buttermilk also adds a richness and a nice zing. (If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use regular milk, or you can add a little vinegar to your milk to get a similar effect.)
Another recipe to try:Easy Golden Oven-Fried Chicken recipe
I made the mistake of trying to use my hands to coat the wet blueberries with the flour, and my blueberries quickly turned into a squishy, gooey mess. It was much more successful once I tossed the flour with the blueberries in the bowl until they were covered. When I make this cake again, I’ll wash the blueberries ahead of time so they have plenty of time to dry. If fresh blueberries aren’t in season, the recipe says you also can use frozen blueberries without thawing them first.
I did not read the directions carefully enough and already had greased a 9-inch-by-13-inch pan when I saw that the recipe called for a square cake baked in an 8-inch or 9-inch dish. I just marched on and spread a thin layer of batter across my pan and reduced the baking time by about 10 minutes. It worked out great. The cake puffed up nicely and filled the pan just fine. The only difference was that the top of my cake wasn’t nearly as browned as the top of the cake in the pictures included with the recipe, but I didn’t mind. With the crackly coating of sugar on the top, the finished cake reminded me of a bakery muffin or a blueberry scone.
Because the cake has buttermilk and fruit, I stored mine in the fridge in an airtight container.
More sweet treats to make:Recipe: Valentine's Day white Texas sheet cake
After I ate my fair share for breakfast two mornings in a row, I cut the leftover cake into squares (sort of like blueberry lemon bars) and took them to share with the cast of the musical I was performing in. They were a huge hit. People kept finding me backstage to tell me how much they loved the recipe, and all of the cake was gone before intermission.
Recipe: Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
Zest from 1 large lemon
1 cup sugar (set aside 1 tablespoon for sprinkling)
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour (set aside 1/4 cup of this to toss with the blueberries)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups fresh blueberries, picked over
1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer, cream the butter with the lemon zest and the 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon of sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until combined. Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with 1/4 cup of flour, then whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Add half of the flour mixture to the batter, and stir with spatula to incorporate. Add all of the buttermilk. Stir. Add remaining flour, and stir until flour is absorbed. Fold in the blueberries. (Leave excess flour from the blueberry bowl behind.)
4. Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with butter or coat with nonstick spray. If you have parchment paper on hand, line the pan with parchment on top of the butter. Spread the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the batter with the remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes—a 9-inch pan will be done in closer to 35 minutes; an 8-inch pan usually needs 40 to 45 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. If necessary, return pan to oven for a couple more minutes. (Note: Baking for as long as 10 minutes more might be necessary, especially if you’re using a smaller pan such as an 8-inch-by-8-inch. It’s not unusual for this cake to take 50 minutes, so just be patient.) Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
SOURCE: AlexandraCooks.com | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/food/2022/05/18/lemon-dessert-recipe-perfect-mothers-day-brunch/9429097002/ | 2022-05-18T10:04:41Z |
FARMINGTON, Conn., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, announced today it closed a venture loan facility to Native Microbials, Inc. ("Native Microbials").
Native Microbials discovers, develops, and commercializes next generation microbial solutions for animals covering both companion and livestock species. The company's products are undergoing rapid growth as farmers and pet owners alike increasingly look to implement more effective and reliable microbial solutions into their animal management programs. The loan proceeds will primarily be used to optimize operations, including expanding manufacturing capabilities, strengthening the product supply chain and enhancing customer services.
"Animal health and nutrition is obtaining a considerable boost from Native Microbials," said Gerald A. Michaud, President of Horizon. "The company's technology platform makes it possible to develop truly innovative and beneficial microbial products that improve the health, productivity and sustainability of animals at a level not previously observed in animal health and nutrition. We believe the market opportunity for Native Microbials is vast and we are pleased to support the company's growth initiatives."
"We are very excited by the opportunity ahead of us and very much appreciate Horizon's support," said Mike Seely, co-founder and CEO of Native Microbials. "Our products enable animals to be more productive, efficient, and sustainable which in turn benefits all of us. Being able to better serve our rapidly growing customer base and expand operational capabilities in manufacturing and supply chain at this stage in our journey is critical. Horizon's support will help Native and our customers as we grow."
About Horizon Technology Finance
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of HRZN is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located in Portland, Maine, Austin, Texas, and Reston, Virginia. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.
About Native Microbials
Native Microbials harnesses the power of the native microbiome to improve animal health, productivity and sustainability. The company uses advanced microbiology and data science methods to develop next-generation microbial products for a variety of animal species. Headquartered in San Diego, Native Microbials maintains multiple field and production operations worldwide. Please visit NativeMicrobials.com to learn more.
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Eufy RoboVac X8 and G30 review
The automated routine of a robotic vacuum can clear time in your day for the things you actually want to do besides vacuuming. Its powerful suction and hands-off controls can help your home stay cleaner, especially if you have pets.
To help shoppers decide whether a robotic vacuum is right for their home, we tested two popular Eufy by Anker models: the RoboVac X8 and the RoboVac G30. Here’s what we learned.
Key features to consider when shopping for a RoboVac
While they may look fairly similar from the outside, robotic vacuum features vary widely. Some can automatically map your room to navigate the space they’re intended to vacuum, while others bounce off obstacles or respond to boundary strips placed on the floor. It’s also important to note the vacuum’s battery life, which can vary depending on both the square footage it’s cleaning and the suction power it’s using.
While the type of flooring can sometimes dictate which robotic vacuum is best, RoboVac models are equipped with BoostIQ technology that helps the vacuum determine what kind of surface it’s cleaning and adjust its suction power automatically. Both of the RoboVac models we tested are also equipped with washable filters, but shoppers should consider the additional cost of replacing filters every few months.
RoboVac vacuums pair with the user-friendly EufyHome app to help you monitor the battery level, control room mapping, set schedules and more. Onboard the RoboVac, drop-sensing technology keeps your vacuum from falling down the stairs.
RoboVacs worth considering
Our experience with Eufy by Anker RoboVac X8
The Eufy by Anker RoboVac X8 features twin turbines for more powerful suction. Its advanced iPath Laser Navigation mapped the home quickly and accurately. We tested it on tile, hardwood and medium-pile carpet and were impressed by its performance on all surfaces. The twin turbines plus its spinning side brush easily handled debris like pet hair, dust and cat litter. The twin turbines made it somewhat louder than other robotic vacuums we’ve tested, but it was still considerably quieter than a standard vacuum.
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Why we recommend Eufy by Anker RoboVac X8
Mapping and vacuuming a 215-square-foot area took only 20 minutes, and its mapping technology enabled it to accurately navigate around furniture. The RoboVac X8’s twin turbines provide a noticeably deeper clean. On the rare occasion that the roller became tangled in long hairs, we were able to use the X8’s included tool to clean and fix it.
Its advanced features also translate to better interactivity on the app. The app can help with troubleshooting by identifying specific brushes that need attention, or it can direct the X8 to clean or stay out of specific areas. Along with its extra features compared to the G30, the X8 also has a longer-lasting battery, with a maximum runtime of 190 minutes compared to the G30’s 105.
Overall, the RoboVac X8 performed like a high-end robotic vacuum, and it’s priced like one, too. If you want impressive cleaning power and lots of app functionality — or if you regularly deal with plentiful pet hair that’s defeated less powerful vacuums in the past — the X8 might be a great choice for your home.
What is Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30?
The Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 is one of Eufy’s more affordable models, but we still found it to be a solid performer. Its Smart Dynamic Navigation technology uses infrared sensors instead of the X8’s lasers, which make it a little less adept at detecting objects and corners but more accurate and efficient than models that rely on bouncing off obstacles.
The G30 has the same BoostIQ technology that lets it automatically adapt its suction power according to the surface it’s cleaning. It also offers convenient features such as auto-return recharge-and-resume technology, which lets the G30 return itself to its charging dock during cleaning to recharge, then pick up where it left off in its routine.
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Why we recommend Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30
The G30 was easy to set up and start using right away. It’s compact and quiet — at 56 decibels, it’s about as loud as a normal conversation. It has the same 600-milliliter dust collector capacity as the X8, and during our testing, both took about the same amount of time (4-5 hours) to recharge.
While the G30 didn’t remove pet hair or long hairs from medium-pile carpet as well as the X8 due to its single-turbine design, we still think it would be a good model for those looking for a middle-of-the-road robotic vacuum. Its side brushes clean hard-surface floors thoroughly, and the BoostIQ technology noticeably improved its efficiency as it switched between different types of flooring.
Overall, the G30 offers plenty of useful features, such as app scheduling and Alexa compatibility, at just half the price of the X8. Plus, at 2.85 inches, it’s a full inch shorter than the X8 and more capable of easily fitting underneath furniture.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden celebrated 17 new recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in a ceremony at the White House Thursday.
The recipients included civil rights trail blazers, humanitarians and athletes: Olympian Simone Biles, social justice advocate Sister Simone Campbell, former University of Texas President Julieta Garcia, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, former Alabama state legislator Fred Gray, late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Greek Orthodox Father Alexander Karloutsos, Gold Star father and religious freedom advocate Khizr Khan, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, late U.S. Sen. John McCain, civil rights advocate Diane Nash, Olympian and World Cup soccer champion Megan Rapinoe, former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, late AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, retired Brigadier General Wilma Vaught, actor Denzel Washington and civil rights advocate Raul Yzaguirre.
At 25, Biles is the youngest person to receive the Medal of Freedom. She is the most decorated Olympic gymnast ever.
“She adds to her medal count of 32. I don’t know where you’re going to find room,” Biden joked.
He praised her courage for speaking out against sexual assault within gymnastics, saying she “turned personal pain into greater purpose.”
Jobs and McCain received the award posthumously.
“What Steve left us is something special: technology with the capacity to improve our lives in ways that haven’t even yet been thought of,” Biden said.
He also praised McCain, a prisoner of war, longtime Republican senator and friend.
“We used to argue like hell on the Senate floor but then we’d go down and have lunch together,” Biden said. “I never stopped admiring John. I never said a negative thing about him in my life.”
Denzel Washington was absent from the ceremony after testing positive for COVID-19. The president said he would be honored later.
Including the 17 honored Thursday, only 631 Americans have ever received the award, including Biden himself. He said the new recipients reflect the country at its finest. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/17-receive-presidential-medal-of-freedom/ | 2022-07-07T22:07:52Z |
Biden highlights Hyundai announcement of $10B US investment
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - President Joe Biden tended to both business and security interests Sunday as he wrapped up a three-day visit to South Korea, showcasing Hyundai’s pledge to invest at least $10 billion in electric vehicles and related technologies in the United States.
He also said he was not concerned about any possible provocation by North Korea while he is touring the region.
“We are prepared for anything North Korea does,” Biden said before visiting U.S. and South Korean troops serving together on the peninsula.
Asked if he had a message for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Biden offered a clipped response.
“Hello,” he said. “Period.”
It was another sharp departure from his predecessor, President Donald Trump, who once said he “fell in love” with Kim.
Before leaving South Korea and heading to Japan, Biden appeared with Hyundai chief executive Eusiun Chung to highlight the company’s expanded investment in the United States, including $5.5 billion for an electric vehicle and battery factory in Georgia.
“Electric vehicles are good for our climate goals, but they’re also good for jobs,” Biden said. “And they’re good for business.”
Chung also said his company would spend another $5 billion on artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles and other technologies.
The major U.S. investment by a South Korean company was a reflection of how the countries are leveraging their longstanding military ties into a broader economic partnership.
Earlier in his trip, Biden toured a computer chip plant run by Samsung, the Korean electronics giant that plans to build a $17 billion production facility in Texas.
Biden has made greater economic cooperation with South Korea a priority, saying on Saturday that “it will bring our two countries even closer together, cooperating even more closely than we already do, and help strengthen our supply chains, secure them against shocks and give our economies a competitive edge.”
The pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February has forced a deeper rethinking of national security and economic alliances. Coronavirus outbreaks led to shortages of computer chips, autos and other goods that the Biden administration says can ultimately be fixed by having more manufacturing domestically and with trusted allies.
Hyundai’s Georgia factory is expected to employ 8,100 workers and produce up to 300,000 vehicles annually, with plans for construction to begin early next year and production to start in 2025 near the unincorporated town of Ellabell.
But the Hyundai plant shows that there are also tradeoffs as Biden pursues his economic agenda.
The president earlier in his term tried to link the production of electric vehicles to automakers with unionized workers. As part of a $1.85 trillion spending proposal that stalled in the Senate, Biden wanted extra tax credits to go to the buyers of EVs made by unionized factories. That would have provided a boost to the unionized auto plant owned by General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV at a vital moment when union membership nationwide has been steadily decreasing.
During the Samsung visit, Biden called on Korean companies building plants in the U.S. to hire union workers. In addition to its coming Texas plant, Samsung has a deal in place with Stellantis to build an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in the U.S.
“I urge Samsung and Stellantis and any company investing in the United States to enter into partnerships with our most highly skilled and dedicated and engaged workers you can find anywhere in the world: American union members,” he said.
There so far has been no guarantee that the Hyundai Georgia plant’s workers will be unionized.
Georgia is a “right-to-work” state, which means that workers may not be required to join a union or make payments to a union as a condition of employment.
A Hyundai spokesperson did not respond to an email asking if the Georgia plant would be unionized. A senior Biden administration official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity, said there was no contradiction between Biden encouraging investors to embrace union workforces while his administration does “whatever it can” to encourage investment and bring jobs to the U.S.
Before Sunday’s announcement with Hyundai, Biden attended Mass at his hotel in Seoul along with some White House staff. Biden will also meet with service members and military families at Osan Air Base and address U.S. and Korean troops. Biden and Korean President Yoon Sook Yeol on Saturday announced they will consider expanded joint military exercises to deter the nuclear threat posed by North Korea.
The push toward deterrence by Biden and Yoon, who is less than two weeks into his presidency, marks a shift by the leaders from their predecessors. Trump had considered scrapping the exercises and expressed affection for North Korea’s Kim. And the last South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, remained committed to dialogue with Kim to the end of his term despite being repeatedly rebuffed by the North.
Biden decided to skip a visit to the demilitarized zone on the North and South’s border, a regular stop for U.S. presidents when visiting Seoul. Instead, Biden, who had visited the DMZ as vice president, was more interested in visiting Osan to see an installation “where the rubber hits the road” for U.S. and South Korean troops maintaining security on the peninsula, said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Yoon campaigned on a promise to strengthen the U.S.-South Korea relationship. He reiterated at a dinner on Saturday in Biden’s honor that it was his goal to move the relationship “beyond security” issues with North Korea, which have long dominated the relationship.
“I will try and design a new future vision of our alliances with you, Mr. President,” Yoon said.
Biden heads to Tokyo later Sunday. On Monday, he will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and lay out his vision for negotiating a new trade agreement called the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
A central theme for the trip, Biden’s first to Asia as president, is to tighten U.S. alliances in the Pacific to counter China’s influence in the region.
But within the Biden administration, there’s an ongoing debate about whether to lift some of the $360 billion in Trump-era tariffs on China. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently said some of the tariffs are doing more harm to U.S. business and consumers than they are to China.
On Tuesday, Japan will host Biden at a summit for the Quad, a four-country strategic alliance that also includes Australia and India. The U.S. president will then return to Washington.
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Associated Press writers Chris Megerian and Darlene Superville in Washington contributed to this report.
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VALCOURT, QC, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) furthered its commitment to be the industry leader in corporate citizenship with the announcement of a community engagement program entitled "Ride Out Intimidation". The Company is teaming up with experts and credible organizations to raise awareness and implement meaningful initiatives on a global scale.
BRP seeks to rally its extensive network around this universal cause that affects countless children and adults alike. The Company will focus its efforts and deploy projects targeting youth in schools, adults in the workplace, and marginalized communities.
"We choose to take a stand against intimidation, a prevalent social challenge that unfortunately still touches too many, everywhere and in different ways," declared José Boisjoli, President and CEO at BRP. "We want to do our part to ensure children can grow up in an environment that encourages development and learning, and that workplaces and communities are exempt from intimidation. We invite all our employees, dealers, suppliers and passionate riders, as well as their friends and family, to join our movement."
As a starting point, BRP is joining forces with three reputable organizations that are experts in fighting intimidation: Born this Way Foundation, Ditch the Label, and the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation.
Born This Way Foundation focuses on building a kinder, braver world by making kindness cool, validating the emotions of young people, and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health. Their global kindness campaign, #BeKind21, has engaged over 7 million people. Through BRP's support, the organization will extend its impact, and inspire even more people to demonstrate kindness 365 days per year.
"We are proud to work with and for young people to build spaces that are welcoming, affirming, respectful, and kind," said Maya Enista Smith, Executive Director of Born This Way Foundation. "We are grateful to BRP and their Ride Out Intimidation initiative for supporting our work and contributing to a kinder and braver world."
Ditch the Label concentrates on supporting youth and young adults. Over the last 2 years, the organization successfully reached over 3.4 million people between the ages of 12 and 25 through digital support tools. Currently, Ditch the Label reaches youth in the US, Canada, Australia and Europe. With BRP's contribution, programs and presence will be extended to new regions.
"We are delighted to be partnering with BRP on their global initiatives to combat intimidation and bullying," said Liam Hackett, Founder & CEO of Ditch the Label. "As a non-profit, we recognize the power in partnering with brand partners who are as equally as passionate about social impact as we are. With BRP's support, we will be able to reach even more people and provide meaningful impact in new communities."
Initially created in Canada in 2010, the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation is recognized as a pioneer in anti-intimidation awareness and a subject-matter expert for initiatives, workshops and content specific to Intimidation.
"In recent years, we have seen an unprecedented mobilization to prevent and address bullying and violence, including fostering more positive and caring environments. While our efforts are bearing fruit, we must continue to instill respect, good citizenship and acceptance of difference. BRP's support will allow the Foundation to continue to fight bullying and to spread the word about its programs around the world," said Jasmin Roy, President of the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation.
Recognizing the major role employers can play in affecting workplace culture, BRP will lead by example by implementing a Zero-intimidation approach and addressing Intimidation in its Code of Ethics to be published this fall. BRP will benefit from the expertise of the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation to create its first training program to raise awareness and educate its workforce on seeing the signs and addressing behaviors that could feel intimidating.
As part of its overarching Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR25) program, BRP committed to invest 1% of pre-tax profits in local and global causes by 2025. Charitable organizations are encouraged to submit their projects related to Ride Out Intimidation via the BRP website.
Certain information included in this release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Ride Out Intimidation program, the timing and size of payments and contributions to certain organizations pursuant to the program and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR25) plan, and other statements that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terminology such as "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "forecasts", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "outlook", "predicts", "projects", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases. Forward looking statements, by their very nature, involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions, both general and specific. BRP cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results or performance of BRP to be materially different from the outlook or any future results or performance implied by such statements.
We are a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce includes close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
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BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JacobioPharma (1167.HK) announced that the company has dosed the first non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient with KRAS G12C and STK11 co-mutation in the Phase IIa trial of KRAS G12C inhibitor JAB-21822 in China.
JAB-21822 is a KRAS G12C inhibitor independently developed by Jacobio utilizing the allosteric inhibitor technology, which is now used as the front-line treatment for advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients with KRAS G12C and STK11 co-mutation.
In China, there are approximately 40,000 new patients with tumors harboring KRAS G12C mutation every year. STK11 is an in-parallel biomarker of KRAS G12C. According to relevant studies, non-small cell lung cancer patients with STK11 and KRAS G12C co-mutation receiving KRAS G12C inhibitor treatment have a higher objective response rate in clinical study.
"JAB-21822 is the first and only clinical stage drug approved for first-line treatment of STK11 and KRAS G12C co-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in China. JAB-21822 is independently developed by Jacobio, which has potential to bring better treatment options to patients based on efficacy and safety," said Dr. WANG Yinxiang, Chairman and CEO of Jacobio.
JAB-21822 is the best-in-class potential project for KRAS G12C inhibitors. The preliminary clinical date of the Phase I study of JAB-21822 published at the 2022 annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) shows that as of April 1, 2022, a total of 72 patients with advanced solid tumors were enrolled, and efficacy was assessed for 32 NSCLC patients with KRAS G12C mutation. The overall response rate (ORR) was 56.3% (18/32) and the disease control rate (DCR) was 90.6% (29/32).
Currently, JAB-21822 is simultaneously undergoing clinical trials for monotherapy and combination therapy in China, the United States and Europe, including the monotherapy for NSCLC with KRAS G12C mutation, pancreatic ductal carcinoma and colorectal cancer; the combination therapy with EGFR monoclonal antibody; and the combination therapy with JAB-3312, a self-developed SHP2 inhibitor of the Company.
About JAB-21822
JAB-21822 is a KRAS G12C inhibitor independently developed by the Company. The Company has initiated a number of Phase I/II clinical trials in China, the United States and Europe for patients with advanced solid tumors, including monotherapy for STK11 co-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in the front-line setting; combination therapy with SHP2 inhibitor, anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody and Cetuximab.
About Jacobio
Jacobio Pharma (1167.HK) is committed to developing and providing new and innovative products and solutions to improve people's health. Our pipeline revolves around novel molecular targets on six major signalling pathways: KRAS, immune checkpoints, tumor metabolism, P53, RB and MYC. We aim for our key projects to be among the top three in the world. Our vision is to become a global leader recognized for our impact in drug R&D together with our partners. Jacobio has R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Boston with our Induced Allosteric Drug Discovery Platform (IADDP) and our iADC Platform.
Please visit us at www.jacobiopharma.com
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PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a transport driver and I thought there should be a way to illuminate both stacked trailers at night," said an inventor, from Langley, BC, Canada, "so I invented the R B CONNECTOR. My design would make the second trailer much easier to see and avoid in adverse weather and low lighting conditions."
The patent-pending invention provides enhanced lighting for a stacked trailer configuration at night. In doing so, it prevents motorists from overlooking a stacked trailer due to lack of lighting. As a result, it increases visibility and safety and it could help to avoid collisions. The invention features a portable and weatherproof design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for trucking companies and truck drivers. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-542, 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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Friday Shower Chances: Low but Not Zero
Upper wave brings a small chance of rain late week
Expect more very warm nights with lows near 80 and daytime highs 100-or-better. Heat Advisories are in effect for all of Texoma Wednesday.
A massive high-pressure system aloft dominates the upper level pattern for much of the nation as we move into mid-week. The core of the high will shift into the central Plains by Fri-Sat, and this will allow for an easterly steering wind to develop over Texoma skies. Such a pattern often sends weak waves through the mid-level flow, so a widely scattered shower or thunderstorm is possible Friday as one of these waves pass. The odds for rain look rather low at this point, with just a 20% chance of rain in my Friday outlook.
The wave presses westward and out of our skies, returning us to mostly sunny and hot through the middle of next week. So while the odds for Friday rain are fairly low, it appears to be our only opportunity for rain in our 7-Day Forecast.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm an HVAC technician and I wanted to create an electrical and electronic training and troubleshooting apparatus for HVAC students, technicians or contractors," said an inventor, from Rio Rancho, N.M., "so I invented the HOLMS PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION CONCEPTS. My design can be used for on-the-job training as well as everyday troubleshooting in the HVAC field."
The invention provides an effective training aid for properly troubleshooting a furnace's electrical system. In doing so, it enables the user to verify the proper operation of each subsystem component. It also allows the user to readily identify failed components or interconnecting wiring. Additionally, the invention features a practical and portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the HVAC industry.
The original design was submitted to the Tucson sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-134, 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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RCPD warns residents against illegal electioneering as voting begins
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Keep the campaign buttons, stickers, hats, shirts and signs at home when headed to the polls, unless a Class C Misdemeanor is on your bucket list.
The Riley County Police Department has reminded residents that electioneering is a Class C Misdemeanor crime as advance voting began on Wednesday, July 13.
Riley County said as advance voting began that the polling place for all advance or in-person voting is the Riley Co. Building at 110 Courthouse Plaza - behind the courthouse on Poyntz Ave.
The County asked residents to note that Kansas Statutes prevent electioneering within 250 feet of a polling place.
The County said electioneering is attempting to change the votes of eligible voters for or against a particular candidate, party or question submitted. It said electioneering includes wearing, showing or distributing labels, signs, posters, stickers or other material which clearly show a candidate in the election or clearly show support or opposition to a candidate or question submitted.
Riley Co. has asked those who wear campaign hats to remove them ahead of voting. Those with campaign shorts will be asked to go to the bathroom to turn them inside out and signs are strictly prohibited.
The County noted that Class C Misdemeanors are punishable by up to a month in jail and a fine of up to $500.
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Russia needs cars, so it’s rebooting this Soviet-era brand
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business
After Renault announced its departure this week from the Russian auto market amid the country’s war with Ukraine, Moscow’s mayor announced its factory will be used to restart the defunct Soviet-era Moskvich car brand.
Little known outside the former Soviet Union and its satellite countries, Moskvich was founded around 1930 and operated until 1991. As with many car brands from Communist bloc countries, Moskvich struggled with quality problems. The Muskovich 408 of the 1960s, which had a 50-horsepower engine, was even cited by Soviet officials for numerous defects, according to the book “Cars for Comrades” by Lewis Siegelbaum.
The author describes it, simply, as a “terrible car.”
Despite these persistent issues, the Soviet government entered into an agreement with French automaker Renault, to modernize the factory and increase output to 200,000 cars by 1975, according to the book. Production ended as the Soviet Union dissolved and Western automakers, like Renault, moved in. A portion of a former Moskvich factory reopened in 2005 as a joint venture between Renault and the city of Moscow.
Renault had also owned a controlling interest in Avtovaz, parent company of the popular Russian car brand Lada. In its statement this week, Renault said that controlling interest was sold to the government of Russia, while its controlling interest in the Moscow factory, where Renault vehicles were made, was sold to the city of Moscow. Renault left open the possibility of a return to the Russian market later.
“The foreign owner has decided to close the Moscow Renault factory. This is their right, however, we cannot allow the several thousand strong workforce to find themselves unemployed,” Moscow’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin, wrote in a blog post, which was translated by CNN Business. “Therefore, I have made a decision to record the plant as a city asset and resume the production of passenger cars under the historical Moskvich brand.”
“In 2022, we are turning a new page in the history of Moskvich,” Sobyanin added.
The company will try to keep all the plant’s current employees working there, the mayor wrote. The factory will also try to get most of the cars’ parts from Russian firms. The factory will begin by producing conventional gasoline-powered cars but, as some point, will switch to making electric cars, according to Sobyanin’s blog post.
Sobyanin did not specify what vehicle models would be built under the Moskvich name at the former Renault factory in the near future, however.
Moskvich traces its roots to what are considered some of the first Soviet-designed cars from the 1920s and 30s. Following World War II, the company began producing cars under the Moskvich name, which means “Muscovite,” or a native of Moscow.
Today, about 200,000 Moskvich cars are still registered in Russia, according to the Autostat analytical agency.
Generally speaking, cars produced in the centrally controlled economies of the Soviet Union and its satellite nations were not known for their quality.
Some cars made in Communist bloc countries, such as the East German Trabant, found cult followings in the West. The Trabant’s body was made from a material called Duroplast that resembled plastic but was made from a mixture of wood pulp, cotton fiber and resin.
Even still, turnarounds are possible. Škoda, which was made in then-communist controlled Czechoslovakia, was taken over by the Volkswagen Group after the fall of the Soviet Union. Now headquartered in the Czech Republic, it has become one of VW Group’s most popular and profitable brands.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Barbecue is something that is engrained into the Texas lifestyle, and that’s no different for the folks over at Smoky Rose.
The Dallas BBQ restaurant has become a staple for those in the DFW area. Inside DFW got to take a look inside the East Dallas restaurant and what makes it truly one of a kind.
Tanji Patton is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the host and executive producer of Good Taste which airs on CW33. Good Taste takes us on a culinary journey featuring chefs and restaurants from all over the Lone Star State.
Patton was able to take Inside DFW on the Smoky Rose journey.
The restaurant says, “Smoky Rose offers all of the Texas staples in one menu. From delicious smoked brisket to chicken enchiladas, we have it all made fresh in our scratch kitchen. Bring your furry friends to our dog park and enjoy the beautiful weather at our patio with live music every weekend.”
They’ve got what’s called, “Tex-que” which they explain, “Tex-Que derives from our offset Smoker to cook all of our proteins and incorporate them into our inclusive menu. An off-set smoker is a BBQ smoker with a horizontal cooking chamber and a firebox on the side, designed to cook with the indirect heat for “low and slow” BBQ.” | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/inside-dfw/inside-look-at-smoky-roses-tex-que-alongside-good-taste-host-tanji-patton/ | 2022-05-11T21:14:13Z |
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the harvest of the seafood poses too much of a risk to rare whales and should be avoided.
Whales can suffer injuries and fatalities when they become entangled in the gear that connects to lobster traps on the ocean floor. Seafood Watch, which rates the sustainability of different seafoods, said this week it has added the American and Canadian lobster fisheries to its “red list” of species to avoid.
The organization, based at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, said in a report that the fishing industry is a danger to North Atlantic right whales because “current management measures do not go far enough to mitigate entanglement risks and promote recovery of the species.”
Thousands of businesses use Seafood Watch’s recommendations to inform seafood buying decisions, and many have pledged to avoid any items that appear on the red list. A spokesperson for Blue Apron, the New York meal kit retailer, said the company stopped offering a seasonal lobster box prior to the report, and all of the seafood it is currently using follows Seafood Watch’s guidelines. HelloFresh, the Germany-based meal kit company that is the largest such company operating in the U.S., also pledged shortly after the announcement to stop selling lobster.
“HelloFresh is committed to responsible sourcing and follows guidelines from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program,” said Saskia Leisewitz, a spokesperson for HelloFresh.
Seafood Watch assigns ratings of “best choice,” “good alternative” and “avoid” to more than 2,000 seafood items based on how sustainably they are managed. The organization’s recommendations have been influential in the past, such as when it red-listed the Louisiana shrimp fishery, prompting efforts to better protect sea turtles. The fishery was later removed from the red list.
The lobster fishing industry has come under scrutiny from Seafood Watch because of the threat of entanglement in fishing gear. The North Atlantic right whales number less than 340 and entanglement is one of the two biggest threats they face, along with collisions with ships, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other groups have said. The population of the giant animals, which were decimated during the commercial whaling era generations ago, has fallen in recent years.
Members of the lobster fishing industry, which is also coping with increased federal fishing restrictions to protect the whales, pushed back against the Seafood Watch rating. The lobster industry in Maine, where most of the U.S.’s lobster comes to land, has not had a documented interaction with a right whale in almost two decades, said Patrice McCarron, executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association.
“Lobster is one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world due to the effective stewardship practices handed down through generations of lobstermen. These include strict protections for both the lobster resource and right whales,” McCarron said.
American and Canadian lobster fishermen target the same species, the American lobster, which is popular as live seafood and in processed products such as lobster rolls and lobster ravioli. The vast majority of the world’s American lobster comes to the shore in New England and eastern Canada, and the crustaceans are both a key piece of the economy and a cultural marker in both places.
The U.S. lobster fishery is also one of the most lucrative in the country and was worth more than $900 million at the docks in 2021, when fishermen caught more than 130 million pounds (59 million kilograms) of the crustaceans.
Seafood Watch partners with numerous major seafood buyers on its recommendations. Some of the buyers, such as Compass Group and Cheesecake Factory, did not respond to requests for comment from The Associated Press. A spokesperson for one, Mars Petcare, said the company doesn’t have lobster in its supply chain.
Environmental groups said Seafood Watch’s decision places a spotlight on the fishery and the need to do more to protect whales.
“Fishery managers must increase protections to save North Atlantic right whales so seafood retailers, consumers, and restaurants can put American lobster and crab back on the menu,” Oceana campaign director Gib Brogan said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-retailers-pull-lobster-from-menus-after-red-list-warning/ | 2022-09-09T00:51:46Z |
Another key inflation measure slowed in April
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Economists and investors are hopeful that we’re past the pandemic inflation peak, as another key price index showed a slower increase in April.
The Producer Price Index, which measures wholesale inflation before goods and services reach consumers, rose 11% over the 12 months ending in April, not adjusted for seasonal swings, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. It was the fifth straight month of double-digit inflation.
However, it was a slowdown from 11.2% recorded in the year ended in March, which had been the biggest jump in prices since the data series began in November 2010. The April number was higher than economists had predicted.
The PPI showed that between March and April, the average prices that America’s producers were paid for their goods and services increased by 0.5%. It was a marked deceleration from the previous month, when prices rose by 1.6%.
Stripping out more volatile prices for food, energy and trade services, the PPI rose 6.9% in the year ended in April. For the month alone, the so-called core prices rose 0.6%, less than in the prior month.
On Wednesday, the latest Consumer Price Index showed a similar dynamic: Prices remained elevated, but the pace of the increase slowed compared with March.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
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BURBANK, Calif., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Psychics has a simple Match Me tool that consists of a quiz that can help you find the perfect psychic to make your reading a positive one. If you have questions about any part of your future, a psychic reading by California Psychics can change your life.
Just answer three simple questions and we'll recommend some of our most trusted advisors for an accurate and customized psychic reading experience.
(1) What area interests you most? Love. Money. Need Guidance. Deceased Loved Ones. Career. Destiny & Life Path. Lost Objects. Past Lives. Pets.
(2) What style of reading do you want? Straightforward. Inspirational. Compassionate. Spiritual.
(3) What psychic tool do you prefer? No tools. Tarot. Astrology. Medium. Numerology. Clairvoyant. Remote Viewing. Crystals.
The Match Me tool only shows psychics who are online at that moment, so you can take the quiz at a different time with the same answers and get different recommendations.
Many first-time users ask about relationships or career, but our trusted online psychics can offer advice for whatever is on your mind. Their specialties range from love to life path to lost objects, money to missing persons, past lives to pets.
Our spiritual advisors use psychic tools such as Tarot, crystals, I-Ching, astrology, and dream analysis to provide the guidance you need to live positively and have healthy connections in your future. You will speak with them in private via phone, from a quiet place where you can relax, focus, and find clarity.
Find the caring, thoughtful, and focused insight you're looking for with California Psychics' expert psychic advisors. They can help lead you on a path to serenity, happiness, and success.
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California Psychics is the most trusted source of psychic readings. We have delivered over 11 million discreet and confidential psychic readings since 1995. Learn more about how psychic readings work and explore the California Psychics blog. With over 500 psychics online to choose from with real customer reviews, you're sure to find the best psychics for you. Call one of our trusted and accurate psychics today! Confidential and secure, real psychics, accurate predictions, 100% guaranteed.
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Steinberg is best known for his work building athletes into stand-alone brands. He is the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire.
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leigh Steinberg has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in sports including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times. In 1996, the famous catchphrase "Show me the money" from the Cameron Crow film Jerry Maguire took on a painful meaning when Steinberg was forced to file for bankruptcy in 2012. His downward spiral was fueled by alcoholism, bad investments, and unethical actions by one of his partners.
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"Well, when you've had Tom Cruise play you, anything else is a comedown."
Steinberg shares his comeback and his most recent book, The Agent: My 40-Year Career of Making Deals and Changing the Game. He details his decades of dominance in the sports industry and sheds light on overcoming his personal struggles.
https://steinbergsports.com/en/
Post-Traumatic Thriving is a podcast that addresses the toughest issues around trauma and recovery. Unresolved trauma is the #1 problem facing humanity, with 66% to 85% of all college-age people having experienced at least one traumatic event.
Unresolved trauma fuels self-medication, depression, and violent crime. Unprocessed, trauma can lead to suicide, the leading cause of death in the United States according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Post-Traumatic Thriving host, Dr. Randall Bell is a sociologist specializing in disaster recovery projects. "We can tap into trauma and make it the fuel to thrive," says Dr. Randall Bell, author of the bestselling book, POST-TRAUMATIC THRIVING.
Post-Traumatic Thriving co-host, Ms. Tanya Brown, MA, author of FINDING PEACE AMID THE CHAOS. The 1994 death of Tanya's sister Nicole Brown Simpson generated a media frenzy around O.J. Simpson. Today, she is a celebrity author, and a motivational speaker and life coach. When facing trauma Tanya said, "You need to ask for help."
Core IQ https://www.coreiq.com/ is a non-profit organization that produces the podcast.
Post-Traumatic Thriving is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Links:
https://www.tiktok.com/@posttraumaticthrivingpod
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZeUuGqzsYdJmhr2JHD2ag
https://www.instagram.com/coreiq/
https://www.facebook.com/coreiqskills
https://www.linkedin.com/company/coreiqinc/about/?viewAsMember=true
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Reviews, photos, and interviews available upon request.
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10-year-old boy called a hero after saving family from burning home
OXFORD, Miss. (WHBQ) - A 10-year-old Mississippi boy is being called a hero for helping save his family from a house fire.
According to the Lafayette County Fire Department, Bailey Doyle remained calm, cool, and collected and did exactly what he should have done.
“It’s something that you love seeing. That’s the reason we go into the communities and do what we do in the schools. We teach these things and love to see them implemented in situations like this,” said Casey Henderson, with the Lafayette County Fire Department.
As soon as he saw smoke, Bailey said he knew what to do and alerted his grandparents, who were visiting, to get out.
“I just thought as soon as I saw the smoke. OK, get my parents and go,” Bailey said. “I guess it was the firefighters coming to my school. They were the ones who taught me to wake up my parents and all that.”
His grandfather, Joe, said Bailey went off before the smoke detectors, buying them extra time.
“We are just happy that Bailey had the sense not to wait around to get the family up. He went right into action,” grandpa Joe said.
Bailey said many people have been making a big deal out of what he did, but he’s just thankful he was in the right place at the right time.
“A lot of people have been saying I am the hero. I am just glad everyone was able to get out of the house,” Bailey said.
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BURBANK, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company's education investment and career development program that offers 100% tuition paid upfront for hourly employees, has welcomed two new additions to its growing network of educational providers: California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College.
There are more than 29,500 hourly employees eligible to participate in Disney Aspire in the state of California, thousands of whom are already enrolled. As a result of these new additions, it's anticipated that employees will also be able to attend select courses in person as well as online.
"Returning to school as a working adult is no easy feat, and we've heard from our employees time and time again how important it is that, when they make that decision, they want it to be at a place they already know and love," said Chris Trout, vice president of learning and development at The Walt Disney Company. "I can't think of a better way to provide them that opportunity than through California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College."
Combined, California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College will bring almost 70 new degree and program offerings to Disney Aspire.
California State University, Fullerton is the largest campus within the California State University system and is a catalyst for social mobility as the number-one university in California in graduating women and students of color. "We're beyond proud to be a neighbor to Disneyland Resort, and even more excited to embark on this new adventure together," said Fram Virjee, president at California State University, Fullerton. "This is just the first step in working together to help build a better tomorrow for Orange County and our community."
Fullerton College is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of California, and one of the most successful in the nation. It is also the top feeder school of transfer students into California State University, Fullerton. "For more than a century, we've been preparing our students for success," said Dr. Monte Perez, interim president at Fullerton College. "We can't wait to open up the door to even more of our neighbors and help them to make the most of their futures through this new collaboration with Disney."
Since Disney Aspire launched, the program has contributed to The Walt Disney Company's strong pipeline of internal talent. More than 13,000 employees are currently enrolled, more than half of whom identify as students of color.
This announcement follows the introduction of Disney Aspire's first in-network HBCU, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and first culinary-dedicated institution, Johnson & Wales University, earlier this year. In partnership with Guild, Disney Aspire removes barriers to education and contributes to the Company's strong pipeline of talent by:
- Covering 100% of tuition upfront, as well as reimbursements for required books and fees
- Offering an enhanced program and degree catalog that aligns with predicted future of work trends
- Providing individual student success coaching from start to finish through Guild
- Enabling students to prepare for career mobility through the Disney Aspire Alumni Association and other extensive post-graduate support
For more information about Disney Aspire, visit Aspire.Disney.com.
About Disney Aspire:
Disney Aspire is an educational investment and career development program for eligible hourly Full-Time and Part-Time cast members and employees of The Walt Disney Company — opening up opportunities for them through education and continuing to invest in them after graduation to truly help them get to where they want to go, whether at Disney or beyond. Administered in partnership with Guild Education, Disney Aspire offers convenience, flexibility, and the tools they need to succeed as adult learners. Learn more at Aspire.Disney.com.
Contact:
Bruce Lam
Corporate Communications
bruce.lam@disney.com
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Low-flying helicopter with giant saw pruning trees in Akron-Canton region
The low-flying helicopter swinging moving blades over the Akron-Canton area may look like something out of a horror movie, but it's just your friendly neighborhood power company taking aim at trees that could cost you electricity during a storm.
Helicopter pilots working with Ohio Edison started trimming trees Tuesday along more than 200 miles of high-voltage lines in Stark and Summit counties, said Lauren Siburkis, power company spokesperson.
That work is expected to continue over the next several days.
Choppers will be seen dangling blades that are controlled by the pilots.
"This (method) is traditionally used along transmission and distribution lines that are inaccessible by bucket trucks," Siburkis said, adding that the system allows the company to "cover a lot more ground than using bucket trucks and line workers."
The goal is to get ahead of the summer storm season when falling trees, tree limbs and other debris cause problems along the lines.
"Trees are a leading cause of power outages, and we complete proactive tree-trimming work each year to prevent tree-related outages during severe weather," said Ed Shuttleworth, president of FirstEnergy’s Ohio operations.
Ohio Edison trying to minimize weather outages by trimming trees
The electric company has begun its 34-county effort to trim trees and cut back other vegetation "as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance electric service reliability," the utility said.
"This work, paired with the vast upgrades we’re making to our local power system, undoubtedly helps minimize the impact of weather-related outages to keep the power flowing safely and reliably to customers," Shuttleworth said.
In Stark County, they'll be working in Alliance, Lexington, Massillon, Minerva, Paris and Perry Township. In Summit County, they will be working in Bath, Green, Copley, Coventry Township, downtown Akron, East Akron, Ellet, Fairlawn, Fairlawn Heights, Highland Square, Hudson, Lakemore, Lane Wooster, Merriman Valley, Northwest Akron, South Akron, Stow, Twinsburg, University of Akron, Wallhaven and West Akron.
The trimming is conducted every four years and costs about $21.6 million as the power company works to prevent tree-related outages that happen especially during spring and summer storms.
FirstEnergy works with certified forestry experts that include the Asplundh Tree Expert Co., Davey Tree Expert Co., Nelson Tree Service Inc., Penn Line Service, Townsend Tree Service and Wright Tree Service.
Environmentally safe
While onlookers may be concerned about disturbing wildlife such as nesting birds, Siburkis noted that the practice of using helicopters to address the power company's concerns is environmentally safe.
"We do actively inspect trees and we don't disturb them if there is a nesting bird family," she said. "We find safer alternatives. Most animals, from what I've heard, can hear the helicopter from pretty far away and they get out of the area."
Most of the work, she said, is "more surface-level. We're really just getting the debris and the brush around the outside parts of the tree. We're not invading their habitat within the tree."
But some trees may need to be removed if they are diseased or damaged. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/01/helicopter-helps-firstenergy-prune-trees-akron-canton/7468958001/ | 2022-06-01T20:01:35Z |
Judge announces he’ll block DeSantis’ redistricting plan
Published: May. 11, 2022 at 1:13 PM EDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A congressional map approved by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and drawn by his staff is unconstitutional because it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives, a state judge said Wednesday.
Leon County Circuit Judge Layne Smith said he would issue a formal order Thursday or Friday to keep the maps from taking effect in November’s election. He made it clear he would rule in favor of voting rights groups challenging the maps.
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College junior said classes, pitch competitions and a leadership role in Road to Silicon V/alley Program helped her to develop as a person while she prepared for a career.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced Janice Lee to complete half her college career online, but the Rutgers Business School (RBS) junior still found plenty of ways to thrive.
As a freshman, Lee was chosen for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Living-Learning Community where she lived with 14 like-minded students on the Livingston Campus in Piscataway. She also joined key campus organizations that expanded her business skills and connections.
A double major in marketing and supply chain management with a minor in entrepreneurship, she took on leadership roles and landed coveted internships as well as a supply chain co-op with L'Oreal USA.
"RBS has opened up so many opportunities for me to develop as a person and prepare for a career I feel passionate about," Lee said. The 20-year-old intends on launching her own business eventually but is intent on first learning all the ins and outs of venture capital, technology, and the beauty industries.
Joining the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Living-Learning Community "was definitely one of the best decisions I made to kick-start my involvement at RBS," she said.
During her first semester, she and her fellow LLC members toured Wall Street. Early in the second semester, they traveled to San Francisco for the Startup Grind Global Conference, getting a first-hand look at successful new technology ventures.
Her LLC involvement also gave her access to classes normally reserved for upperclassmen, she said. Lee took Introduction to Entrepreneurship her first semester, and in the second, a class in leadership and development taught exclusively for the LLC residents by Alfred Blake, the LLC director.
Later, she took Professor Mukesh Patel's popular class, Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship. "We learned about case studies of successful startups, but also so much about personal growth," Lee said.
Normally limited to freshman year, the Entrepreneurship & Innovation LLC was extended to sophomore year for Lee's cohort. "Venture capital is a buzz word, but through my classes and experiences, I've learned to spot patterns and connect the dots, and really understand it," she said.
In her freshman year, Lee also joined Road to Silicon V/Alley Program, (RSVP) an organization of 150 students with entrepreneurial aspirations. Soon, she was involved in pitch competitions, both with groups and on her own.
Lee and some of her classmates entered the Innovate in Artificial Intelligence Pitch Competition sponsored by UBS. They used databases to build a model to rate the economic vibrancy of New Jersey communities, identifying 14 key factors.
"I learned that defining 'economically vibrant' locations valued community, welfare and education just as much as financial wellness and retirement homes," she said. Her team earned second place.
They also entered the Hult Prize global startup competition, which task students with creating businesses to better the planet. She and her teammates developed a proposal to mitigate methane levels and toxic runoff by upcycling cow manure. They won third place at the Rutgers University round and then competed virtually in the regional semi-finals held in Mexico against 70 other teams.
"This competition gave me valuable experience in what it takes to plan, strategize, and grow a business from the ground up," Lee said. As a sophomore, she served as campus director for the Hult Prize, recruiting and mentoring teams for the competition.
Lee struck out on her own for the 2020 Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs. She pitched a new line of affordable, stylish professional clothing for young women. She went through several rounds and made it to the semifinals.
Lee said she could not emphasize enough how much the mentoring she has had at RBS has contributed to her successes. For every pitch competition she's been in, she turned to Professor Patel and Professor Gary Minkoff. "I wanted feedback from them for everything," she said.
Lee credits her RSVP mentor, Ranjeeka Sharma, a recent RBS graduate, with piquing her interest in supply chain. Sharma's influence helped Lee make the decision to double-major in supply chain and that helped her to land a co-op at L'Oreal.
During the fall semester, she worked in the company's New York headquarters, helping product lines launch influencer and marketing campaigns, she said. Lee helped connect L'Oreal subsidiaries with marketing companies that specialize in digital and creative services, TikTok and influencer advertising.
Lee took the RSVP reins from Sharma, becoming president of the organization in August. In the leadership role, she recruits members, oversees mentorship events, communicates with members, organizes case competitions, and helps members connect with corporations for interviews. Lee is also involved in Rutgers Women in Business, Women BUILD and Delta Sigma Pi, RBS's professional co-ed business fraternity. "I enjoy spending time with people who may or may not be like me, but have similar passions," she said.
Lee intends to work in technology and fashion as she continues to build a foundation for her own startup. One day, she plans to pursue a career in politics.
"I find something new to do every day at Rutgers," she said. "Getting involved was the best decision I've made in my time here."
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanity Health, the premier career acceleration and talent sourcing platform for underrepresented leaders in healthcare and life sciences, has raised $6 million in a Series A funding led by Jumpstart Nova with follow-on participation from Deerfield Management, which provided the initial seed capital for the company's launch.
"Humanity Health has recognized that access to skilled, diverse leadership talent is a critical driver of growth, health equity and innovation in the healthcare sector," says Kathryne Cooper, a partner with Jumpstart Nova. "Their innovative and technology-enabled approach to addressing this need through executive recruitment, executive development and pipeline development is the most comprehensive we have seen in the market."
Humanity Health will use the new funding to expand its base of C-Suite and executive level leaders who are members in the Humanity Talent Network (HTN), a private membership community of leaders who identify as women and/or people of color. Through HTN, each member is matched with their own executive career strategist and delivered opportunities such as board positions, executive roles and investor introductions that are personalized to their expertise and preferences. Members are also invited to join Collectives, curated small group forums of subject matter experts engaging around career advancement, thought leadership, mentorship and collaboration. HTN is powered by native mobile applications developed by the company.
"We are extremely excited to have Jumpstart Nova join the Humanity Health family. It is exciting to have investors that both intimately understand the healthcare market and have a proven commitment to DEI as investors," says Ron Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of Humanity Health. "Combined with Deerfield Management, we now have two of the most deeply connected and successful investors in healthcare to support our growth with capital, expertise and access."
The fundraise will also allow Humanity Health to help companies across the healthcare and life sciences industries connect with highly qualified and talented women and people of color for leadership positions.
"From the outset, we were excited by the mission of Humanity Health," says Heather Wasielewski-Lopez, Chief People Officer at Evergreen Nephrology. "Our organization has a true commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We were looking for a partner with a similar ethos that could execute at the scale and speed we needed. We found that in Humanity Health."
The Humanity Talent Network is currently accepting applications for members. Interested members can apply here. Companies interested in partnering with Humanity Health are welcome to contact the company here.
Humanity Health is building the premier career acceleration and talent sourcing platform for underrepresented leaders in healthcare and life sciences. Through best-in-class technology and a personalized service approach, Humanity Health unlocks career accelerating opportunities and introductions for women and people of color. The company also helps our employer partners identify, engage and recruit top diverse healthcare talent and drive more inclusive placement outcomes. For more information, please visit humanityhealth.net.
Jumpstart Nova is the first venture fund in America to invest exclusively in Black founded and led healthcare companies. Jumpstart Nova invests in seed and Series A stage companies in the areas of tech-enabled services, biotech, diagnostic devices, health IT, digital health, and consumer health & wellness. The fund is strategically backed by leading healthcare organizations in the US such as Eli Lilly and Company, HCA Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Atrium Health, Henry Ford Health System, LHC Group, Meharry Medical College, and American Hospital Association. For more information, please visit jumpstartnova.com.
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Mall store owner accused of shooting 9-year-old girl to be returned to California
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Southern California shoe store owner accused of shooting and wounding a 9-year-old girl when he opened fire at shoplifters agreed Thursday to be returned from Nevada to face charges in the case.
Police have said that Marqel Cockrell, 20, fled from the California desert city of Victorville in his car just after the girl, identified by family members as Ava Chruniak, was mistakenly hit by bullets on Tuesday as she waited to have her picture taken with a mall Easter bunny.
Cockrell, 20, stood in court and told a Las Vegas judge that he understood that California authorities had 30 days to extradite him. He was not represented by an attorney because Nevada does not provide lawyers for extradition cases.
Cockrell co-owns the shoe store Sole Addicts at the Mall of Victor Valley and was chasing two shoplifters about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when he fired shots that “instead hit the 9-year-old female victim,” Victorville police said in a statement.
The girl suffered three gunshot wounds, including two in an arm, her grandmother, Moraga-Saldarelli said. One of the bullets fractured an arm bone.
She was released from the hospital on Thursday but will require another operation to repair nerve damage, KCBS-TV reported.
“I will never forgive him. What he did to me is not OK,” Ava told the station from her bed at home. “No one should have a gun in the mall.”
Police have said that Cockrell drove from the mall before responding officers arrived after receiving reports of gunfire and that he was arrested in Nevada’s Clark County, about a three-hour drive from Victorville.
Cockrell is being held at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas. Authorities have said he faces at least one attempted murder charge. Records do not indicate if he has a lawyer who could speak on his behalf.
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NEW YORK , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT, FATBB, FATBP, FATBW) between December 4, 2017 and February 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased FAT Brands 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 FAT Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3635 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 17, 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) the Company and the Wiederhorns engaged in transactions "for no legitimate corporate purpose"; (2) the Company ignored warning signs relating to transactions with the Wiederhorns; (3) as a result, the Company was likely to face increased scrutiny, investigations, and other potential issues; (4) certain executives, who are touted as critical to the Company's success, were at great risk of scrutiny—potentially, at least in part, due to the Company's actions; (5) the Company's touted chief executive officer (CEO) and chief operating officer (COO) were under investigation regarding transactions with the Company; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the FAT Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3635 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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Houston Business Journal Recognizes Maksoud for Leadership, Community Involvement
HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DEC President and CEO Michel Maksoud, Ph.D., P.E., has been recognized as a 2022 Most Admired CEO by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ). Maksoud was among the honorees celebrated at a luncheon of 500 corporate, government and community leaders hosted by the HBJ on Sept. 1.
A panel of judges reviewed more than 300 nominations and selected 45 honorees based on their contributions to their organization's success, civic involvement, career achievement and more. The honorees represent several of Houston's prominent industries, with CEOs from energy companies, nonprofits, homebuilders, real estate firms and more.
Maksoud said, "I'm truly honored and humbled to be nominated by DEC employees and included among these outstanding Houston leaders. This honor is a tribute to all the DEC employees who are dedicated our vision to be the engineering company of choice by delivering engineering excellence, building enduring relationships and positively impacting the communities where we work."
In the nomination, DEC employees wrote: "Michel has proven to be the right leader to guide the company through a period of reorganization and growth. By fulfilling his commitments to build a stronger, more collaborative, transparent company, he has earned the respect and dedication of DEC employees."
One employee wrote in his nomination letter: "Michel Maksoud is an outstanding president and CEO who leads by example. He is an excellent structural and bridge engineer, a dedicated mentor and active community volunteer. He sets a high standard for himself and encourages others to always do their very best."
Another long-time DEC executive wrote: "In the 20 years that I've worked with Michel Maksoud, I have always appreciated his calm leadership, first as chief structural engineer, then as head of the Houston Transportation Division, and now as president and CEO. He has always listened to others, weighed all options and made sound decisions. "
Maksoud was appointed to head up the Texas engineering firm in 2019 after leading DEC's Houston Transportation Department since 2006. He has more than 30 years of civil engineering project experience, including highly visible, major projects across Texas, such as the Grand Parkway in the Houston region.
Maksoud has given countless hours to community and industry organizations in volunteer and leadership roles during his career. As CEO of DEC, he is serving as chair of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Transportation Committee, as a member of the ACEC Government Affairs Committee, and a member of the Greater Houston Partnership Transportation & Infrastructure Advisory Committee. Among his community activities, Michel supports aspiring engineers by mentoring University of Houston engineering students with resume reviews and mock interviews.
Maksoud attended The Pennsylvania State University, earning master's and doctoral degrees in civil engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in civil engineering from the American University of Beirut. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas.
Since its founding in 1945, DEC has built a solid reputation as a premier civil engineering firm with expertise in water resources, water and wastewater infrastructure, transportation, land development, program management and much more. The company serves clients from seven offices across Texas.
CAPTION: Michel Maksoud, DEC president and CEO, left, accepts his Most Admired CEO award from Bob Charlet, Houston Business Journal Market president and publisher, at the awards banquet on Sept. 1 in Houston.
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed two board members to the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) on August 19th. Melissa Raburn of Lithia and Stacie Ward of Odessa.
Raburn was previously an Agriculture teacher for the Hillsborough County School District and Ward served as a substitute teacher for elementary through middle school grades. "I am extremely thankful to Governor DeSantis for appointing Melissa and Stacie to the ELCHC Board of Directors. They are both well respected leaders who will help take our organization to the next level. I look forward to serving with them to achieve our mission of ensuring our youngest children grow up to achieve anything they can imagine," said Aakash Patel, ELCHC Board Chair.
The ELCHC is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors as defined in legislation. Three seats are appointed directly by the Governor's Office, including the Chair, or seat 1. The recent appointments will fill seats 2 and 3.
Established by the State Legislature, the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting school and life success for young children and their families through quality school readiness services and supports. The ELCHC administers School Readiness and VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) programs in Hillsborough County, offers teacher trainings and coaching, and provides Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) along with other services that daily serve more than 20,000 children and their families.
Contact: Alison Fraga
Phone: 813-205-6205
Email: afraga@elchc.org
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Sweden sees highest inflation rate since 1991
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Inflation in Sweden increased last month to its highest level since 1991. Official figures from Statistics Sweden released Thursday said the consumer price index rose 6.4% in April from a year ago and was up from 6.1% in March. The agency says food prices increased, with meat and vegetables being “the primarily contributors” for the hike. Prices also rose for household equipment, restaurant visits, transportation and hotels. High energy prices also are fueling inflation, a key factor in the rest of Europe and other parts of the world. Countries are grappling with surging prices exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/12/sweden-sees-highest-inflation-rate-since-1991/ | 2022-05-12T11:57:53Z |
Stark County sees super low turnout for light Aug. 2 primary
CANTON – Stark County had a special primary election Tuesday for state legislature.
It was hardly noticed.
Less than 6% of registered voters (14,119) cast ballots, according to unofficial results. It likely is a record low percentage.
The results do not include votes from late-arriving absentee ballots through the mail and those from provisional ballots where the voter's eligibility to vote is confirmed.
The super low turnout was not surprising as the ballots of most Stark County voters were devoid or nearly devoid of any competitive contest. No issues such as tax levies were on the ballot. The county did not have the usual level of campaigning by candidates or even the normal volume of campaign signs placed in yards and by roadways.
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More:Ohio has a special primary election Tuesday. See what's on the ballot.
These were some races scattered among Stark County ballots.
For the southwestern piece of Stark County, who was going to be the man representing the new 31st Senate District who would serve on the Ohio Central Committee for the state Democratic Party and state Republican Party.
For most of Stark County, who would be the woman who would serve on the state GOP Central Committee. And would write-in Democratic candidate David Smith get the required 50 write-in votes to be the Democratic nominee in November for 48th District state representative representing northern Stark County?
Stark County Board of Elections Deputy Director Regine Johnson said her office would not be able to confirm if Smith got the necessary 50 write-in votes until Wednesday as elections staff has to manually check all the names that were written. Results say 282 write-in votes were cast in the contest.
In the race for Republican State Central Committee Woman for the 29th Senate District, Christine Mauer defeated longtime incumbent Sarah M. Brown by a 59% to 41% margin.
In the 31st Senate District contest for Ohio Democratic Central Committee man, Jason M. Stevens, with 1,631 votes or nearly 40% was leading K. William Bailey, who had 1,410 votes, or about 34% and Grant A. Hutcheson, who had 1,056 votes or less than 26%, according to preliminary results from the Ohio Secretary of State's office.
In the 31st Senate District contest for Ohio Republican Central Committee, Douglas S. Willis had nearly 47% of the vote or 4,207 votes. Well behind him were Patrick Hennessey at 1,802 votes or about 20%, Doug Deeken at 1,528 at under 17% and Charles E. Blake at 1,480 votes
Everything else on the ballot was already decided.
Winners of the Aug. 2 primary in Stark County
State Sen. Kirk Schuring. R-Jackson Township, was running unopposed to be the Republican nominee to win re-election for the 29th Senate District, which is Stark County without its southwestern segment. No Democrat has filed to run to challenge him.
In the 31st Senate District, which includes southwestern Stark County, former State Rep. Al Landis was unopposed to be the Republican nominee for state senator. No Democrat filed to run.
In the Ohio House 48th District Republican primary, State Rep. Scott Oelslager, R-North Canton was unopposed.
In the Ohio House 49th District, which is Canton, nearly all of Jackson Township and part of Plain Township, Democrat State Rep. Thomas West of Canton is unopposed to be the Democratic nominee for the seat. Jackson Township Trustee Jim Thomas is unopposed to be the Republican nominee challenging West.
In the 50th District, which stretches from Minerva to Massillon, State Rep. Reggie Stolzfus, R-Paris Township, was unopposed to being the Republican nominee for state representative for the district. No Democrat is seeking the seat.
In the 51st District, which includes Tuscarawas County and southwestern Stark County, Brett Hudson Hillyer was the only Republican seeking to be his party's nominee for state representative for that district. No Democrat filed to run.
In the race for Ohio Democratic Central Committee man for the 29th Senate District, Phil Giavasis, the Canton Municipal Clerk of Court, was unopposed. Curt Braden was unopposed for Ohio Republican Central Committee man for the 29th Senate District.
Former Stark County Commissioner Gayle Jackson was unopposed for a state Democratic Central Committee seat for women. Martha J. Campbell was unopposed for member of the Ohio Democratic State Central Committee. Antonia J. Blake was unopposed for member of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee.
Why was there an election in Ohio?
How did we end up with an August primary? Because the Ohio Supreme Court had ruled the new district maps unconstitutional due to partisan gerrymandering by Republicans in the Legislature and the Redistricting Commission, the primary contests that took place Tuesday did not take place with the May 3 primary. A federal appeals court in late May ruled that the primaries take place with district maps deemed unconstitutional on Aug. 2.
Johnson said the biggest problem with voting Tuesday was the loss of power at a large polling location in Jackson Township. An American Electric Power contractor as part of a scheduled outage shut off power to John Knox Presbyterian Church around 12:30 p.m.
Johnson said the contractor did this despite being told by poll workers that it was illegal to cut off the power to a polling location during an election. Poll workers had to continue to work without air conditioning. Voters voted on voting machines powered by backup batteries. The Stark County Sheriff's Office provided backup lighting and power outlets.
Johnson said elections staff was unable to reach anyone at AEP to turn the power back on. Finally with the Ohio Secretary of State's office trying to reach an executive at AEP, the right person got the message and power was restored around 3 p.m.
Johnson said no one was denied the ability to vote due to the outage.
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DXRacer releases Immortals-branded Craft series chair, designed to enhance player performance
DETROIT, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Lakes-based gaming and esports organization, Immortals, and the leader of premium gaming chair brands, DXRacer, have officially announced the start of a three-year partnership. As part of the agreement, DXRacer will become the Official Gaming Chair of Immortals and will be used by all Immortals competitive teams, including League of Legends (LCS), Wild Rift and Valorant.
DXRacer is conveniently headquartered in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, within the Great Lakes Region (GLR), where Immortals is the leading esports organization. Both companies plan to activate across the region in 2022 and beyond, hosting multiple opportunities for fan engagement, including chair giveaways.
Immortals and DXRacer also developed an Immortals-branded gaming chair as part of the DXRacer Craft Series. The chair has been distributed to all Immortals players, competitive staff and influencers and is available for preorder at the DXRacer website.
"Working with DXRacer, a pioneer in the gaming chair space, to provide Immortals-branded chairs to our players and influencers underscores our commitment to creating a first class experience for our talent," said Brett McGrew, Immortals' VP, Partnerships & Activation. "We're excited to be enhancing our performance with DXRacer."
"The DXRacer x Immortals Craft Series commemorates the beginning of a unique partnership between two brands both located within the Great Lakes Region," Said Tim Wu, DXRacer CEO. "With this partnership, we hope to bring a memorable gaming experience to the Great Lakes community."
DXRacer is a trailblazer in their industry, known for being the creator of the first-ever gaming chair in 2006. Today, they continue to innovate and provide high-quality chairs for amateur and professional gamers.
Immortals is a U.S.-based professional esports organization representing the Great Lakes Region, with a mission to serve as the region's gateway to all things gaming. Immortals is dedicated to using gaming as a connective force linking its players, influencers and creators, fans, staff and the broader gaming community. Immortals competes across multiple premier esports titles, including League of Legends (LCS), VALORANT and Wild Rift.
For more information, please visit www.Immortals.gg and follow Immortals on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snap.
Founded in 2001, DXRacer is a pioneer in gaming chairs, starting off as a manufacturer of car seats for luxury sports cars. In the past 21 years, the company has been at the forefront of gaming chair technology. DXRacer leveraged experience and innovations to provide technology that delivers deep comfort and targeted support right where you need it. Quality and design are core values, and the company is always striving to go further in these domains. DXRacer prides itself on using nothing but high-quality materials and maintaining the high standard set for all products. All products are manufactured with precision in strict high-quality management.
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Deadline target Tyler Mahle strong for Reds vs Orioles
By JEFF WALLNER
Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tyler Mahle recovered from a rocky start to pitch well in a potential trade deadline audition, Joey Votto hit one of Cincinnati’s three homers and the Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2. Jonathan India and Jake Fraley also connected for Cincinnati, which is selling pieces to contenders after dealing Luis Castillo to Seattle on Friday night. Mahle could be the next player out before Tuesday’s deadline. Mahle’s outing got off to a rough start when he allowed three straight singles and balked in a run, giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Those were the only runs Mahle allowed. He struck out seven and did not walk batter. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/07/30/deadline-target-tyler-mahle-strong-for-reds-vs-orioles/ | 2022-07-31T09:49:35Z |
SHANGHAI, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbisko Therapeutics Co., Ltd. (HKEX Stock Code: 2256.HK, referred to "Abbisko Therapeutics" hereafter) today announced completion of dosing of the first patient in the Phase 1 clinical trial in advanced solid tumors for ABSK061, which becomes the first highly selective FGFR2/3 inhibitor advanced into clinical stage globally.
The clinical trial (ABSK061-101, NCT05244551) is a First-in-Human Phase 1 study of ABSK061 to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics in patients with advanced solid tumors, and to determine the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) and evaluate preliminary anti-tumor activities. The trial is currently being conducted in both China and US.
ABSK061 is a next-generation, orally available, highly potent and selective small molecule FGFR2/3 inhibitor independently discovered and developed by Abbisko Therapeutics with global intellectual property rights. Several first-generation pan-FGFR inhibitors have demonstrated clinical efficacy in multiple types of tumor carrying FGFR2/3 alterations and have been approved globally, including China and US. Their therapeutic window and efficacy, however, are limited by the side effects associated with FGFR1 inhibition. With reduced FGFR1 activity while maintaining strong potency against FGFR2/3, ABSK061 is expected to achieve improved therapeutic window and clinical efficacy as a second-generation FGFR inhibitor. In addition to oncology indications, ABSK061 also has great potential to expand its use in non-oncology indications, such as achondroplasia.
About Abbisko Therapeutics
Founded in April 2016, Abbisko Therapeutics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Abbisko Cayman Limited (HKEX Stock Code: 2256.HK), is biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative medicines in China and around the world. The company was established by a group of seasoned drug hunters with rich R&D and managerial expertise from top multinational pharmaceutical companies, who have participated in the R&D of a number of new drugs for clinical and marketing purpose. Abbisko Therapeutics focuses on the research and development of new oncology drugs, with the core of small molecule precision therapy and small molecule tumor immunotherapy drugs. In response to the needs of patients and the pharmaceutical market, it has been committed to developing potential first-in-class or best-in-class innovative drugs for novel and high potential drug targets by adhering to the concept and standard of international new drug development to improve the quality of life of patients in China and globally. Since its founding in 2016, Abbisko Therapeutics has built up an extensive pipeline of 14 innovative small molecule programs focused on precision oncology and immuno-oncology, including six clinical stage assets and eight pre-clinical stage assets. As of date of press release, Abbisko Therapeutics has received 13 IND or clinical trial approvals in four countries and regions.
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Crypto billionaire backs congressional hopeful in Oregon primary race
Political newcomer Carrick Flynn is setting fundraising records in the Democratic race for a congressional nomination.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Oregon voters are now used to seeing political ads from Carrick Flynn.
The congressional candidate said he grew up in poverty leading him to spend years of his life working to help impoverished nations.
“My family never really recovered from the homelessness that came after the flood I experienced when I was 9 years old, and I don’t really want any child to go through that,” Flynn said.
Flynn also advised Congress and the White House on pandemic planning, but it’s his political fundraising that has caught the attention of government spending research group Open Secrets.
Open Secrets government spending researcher Andrew Mayersohn said he has received a number of request to look into Flynn’s fundraising. He found the political novice received $10.2 million from one super PAC. The Protect Our Future PAC is backed by crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried.
“They spent more on his candidacy than any other super PAC has ever spent on a single House primary,” Mayersohn said.
Flynn has also received $1 million from the House Majority PAC tied to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Open Secrets said it’s unusual for that PAC to invest so much money in a primary race.
“While they have spent small amounts on in the past, it’s usually not been more than 100 thousand dollars, and they’ve spent more than $1 million on this race,” Mayersohn said.
Flynn said he has never spoken to Pelosi, or Bankman-Fried. He said he has worked on pandemic planning with Sam’s brother Gabe Bankman-Fried and speculates that was a reason for the record contribution.
The House Majority PAC Communications Director CJ Warnke sent the statement:
Flynn’s opponent, Oregon State Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Lake Oswego), points to her track record working on state abortion rights and limiting carbon emissions.
“I have really been serving this community and delivering for this community on a number of issues that are important to the voters of the sixth congressional district,” Salinas said.
The new district seat is expected to be a challenge for Republicans to win in November’s general election. Polling analysis group 538 reports it leans Democrat by 7 points.
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NAPA, Calif. (KRON) — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s husband pleaded guilty to DUI causing injury Tuesday morning in Northern California.
Paul Pelosi was sentenced by Napa County Superior Court Judge Joseph Solga to serve five days in jail, pay more than $6,000 in fines, and enroll in a three-month-long DUI class. Paul Pelosi did not appear in the courtroom. His defense attorney, Amanda Bevins, appeared in court for him and submitted his plea in writing.
Nancy Pelosi was traveling on the East Coast when her husband was arrested May 28.
Paul Pelosi, 82, was driving on Highway 29 near Oakville Cross Road when his Porsche was hit by a Jeep. California Highway Patrol officers blamed Pelosi for causing the crash, saying he was under the influence of alcohol.
“His eyes appeared red/watery, he was unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred, and he had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath. CHP determined Mr. Pelosi was the proximate cause of the collision,” the officer wrote in an arrest report.
The Jeep driver was injured in the wreck.
When the CHP officer asked Paul Pelosi for his driver’s license, he handed the officer his license and an 11-99 Foundation membership card, according to the arrest report. The 11-99 Foundation is a scholarship fund that provided more than $42 million in support of CHP families, according to its website. 11-99 is a radio code used by CHP officers and dispatchers that means “officer needs assistance.”
A blood sample was taken from Paul Pelosi two hours after the crash.
“Mr. Pelosi’s blood sample had a .082% blood alcohol content,” prosecutors wrote. It is illegal to drive in California with a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08% or more.
Paul Pelosi was booked into jail after the crash and was released just a few hours later. It’s unclear when he will begin serving his five-day jail sentence. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nancy-pelosis-husband-pleads-guilty-to-dui-faces-jail-time/ | 2022-08-23T20:36:36Z |
REVELSTOKE, BC, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Nutrition tracking app, Cronometer have announced the launch of a podcast called Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer.
Listeners can now join Cronometer's Community Manager, Eliisa Tennant as she speaks with a variety of doctors, dietitians and experts within the nutrition science field to gain a better understanding of the role nutrition plays regarding overall health. The podcast has plans to explore topics such as sleep, energy, mood, hormones, fitness and more!
Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer was launched with the first episode on May 26, which features Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discussing the topic of women's health. The company plans to release one episode per month with the next episode to feature celebrity trainer and fitness entrepreneur, Don Saladino.
Discovering Nutrition can be found on a range of popular podcast streaming platforms including Spotify, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music and soon to come to Apple Podcasts.
Anyone looking to better understand their health and nutrition can sign up for a Cronometer account for free on their website, or download the mobile app on the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.
About Cronometer Software Inc.: Cronometer is a free personal health & nutrition tracker with the most accurate and comprehensive nutrition database on the market. Unlike other tracking apps, the nutritional data is curated from verified, accurate sources. Cronometer was originally developed by CEO Aaron Davidson in 2005 and started as a personal side project. Over the years it has transformed from a hobby into a thriving business with over 6 million users worldwide. They are a proudly Canadian company with a head office based in the small mountain town of Revelstoke, British Columbia.
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More than half of registered voters believe a host of investigations involving former President Trump — from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol to his pressure campaign to overturn his 2020 election defeat — should continue, according to a new survey.
An NBC News poll revealed 57 percent of voters think the investigations should continue “because if there is wrongdoing by Donald Trump, he needs to be held accountable just like anyone else.”
Forty percent, on the other hand, think the investigations should not continue “because they are politically motivated against a former president and divide the nation.”
Just 21 percent of Republican voters think the investigations should go forward, compared with 92 percent of Democrats and 61 percent of independents, according to the poll.
The FBI recovered 11 sets of classified documents from Trump’s residence when it executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago earlier this month, and recently unsealed records suggest investigators are looking into potential violations of the Espionage Act and other laws.
Trump also pleaded the Fifth earlier this month before the New York attorney general probing his business and finances — and former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani was told last week that he’s a main focus of a Georgia special grand jury investigating attempts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results in the state.
The former president is also a main focus of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S Capitol, and lawmakers on the committee have pressed the Justice Department to criminally investigate Trump over his role.
Half of respondents in the NBC News poll said they thought Trump was solely or mainly responsible for the Jan. 6 riot. Sixteen percent thought Trump was only somewhat to blame, and 33 percent thought he was “not really responsible” for the incident.
More than half of voters reported having “somewhat negative” or “very negative” feelings toward the former president at 54 percent. Just under half of voters reported having negative feelings toward the Republican Party in general at 49 percent.
Forty-two percent of voters expressed they had “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of faith that the House select committee is conducting a fair and impartial probe. Thirteen percent reported “only some” confidence, 41 percent reported “very little” and 4 percent reported none.
Conducted Aug. 12 to Aug. 16, shortly after the Mar-a-Lago search, the poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/most-voters-in-new-poll-say-investigations-into-trump-should-continue/ | 2022-08-22T00:50:29Z |
SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal first quarter 2023 ended June 30, 2022 on Thursday, August 4, 2022, after the close of the market.
Jamie Lerner, Chairman and CEO, and Mike Dodson, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss the financial results.
Analysts and investors are invited to dial into the conference call using the following information:
Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT)
Live Conference Call Number: 1-866-424-3436
International Call Number: +1-201-689-8058
Conference ID: 13731301
Webcast link (listen only) and presentation slides: http://investors.quantum.com
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the conference call and will be available through August 11, 2022. To access the replay dial 1-877-660-6853 and enter the conference ID 13731301 at the prompt. International callers should dial +1-201-612-7415 and enter the same conference ID. Following the conclusion of the live call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for at least 90 days.
About Quantum
Quantum technology, software, and services provide the solutions that today's organizations need to make video and other unstructured data smarter – so their data works for them and not the other way around. With over 40 years of innovation, Quantum's end-to-end platform is uniquely equipped to orchestrate, protect, and enrich data across its lifecycle, providing enhanced intelligence and actionable insights. Leading organizations in cloud services, entertainment, government, research, education, transportation, and enterprise IT trust Quantum to bring their data to life, because data makes life better, safer, and smarter. Quantum is listed on Nasdaq (QMCO). For more information visit www.quantum.com.
Quantum and the Quantum logo are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Investor Relations Contact:
Shelton Group
Leanne K. Sievers | Brett Perry
P: 949-224-3874 | 214-272-0070
E: sheltonir@sheltongroup.com
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LeafHouse Financial Earns DALBAR Honors for 5th Straight Year
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeafHouse Financial, an independent, discretionary investment manager to the retirement industry was recently awarded DALBAR's 3(38) Certification. The Certification evaluates the qualifications, capabilities and services provided by an investment manager to determine if they meet the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA") section 3(38), that permits qualified investment managers to be appointed as fiduciaries to manage assets of retirement plans.
"We are pleased to complete the DALBAR Certification for the 5th year in a row. LeafHouse aims to help advisors and plan sponsors make an informed decision when hiring us as a 3(38) investment manager. DALBAR is an unbiased leader in these types of certifications for the financial community", says Dallas Villarreal, LeafHouse CCO & Sr. Operations Manager.
Evaluations consist of background checks of all key personnel, evaluation of potential conflicts of interest, reasonableness of arrangements and contracts, scope of work performed, adequacy of insurance protection and use of generally accepted investment theory.
LeafHouse Financial is an experienced, national discretionary investment manager and consultant for all types of retirement plans. LeafHouse acts in both a 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciary capacity for a multitude of private and public retirement plans that range from start-up to large institutions across the U.S. LeafHouse manages $15,453,585,811 as of December 31, 2021. LeafHouse developed proprietary technology that is designed to prudently select, evaluate, and monitor investments that are solely in the best interests of plan participants and their beneficiaries.
The firm is an independent and flexible fiduciary that aims to provide the maximum level of protection at a low cost to avoid conflicts of interest. LeafHouse integrates technology and industry knowledge aiming to provide a layer of protection to plan sponsors. As we work to uphold the fiduciary standard, our aim is to wholly align our interests with those of our clients.
LeafHouse is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about LeafHouse's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.
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Southwest Airlines adds seasonal nonstop service on Saturdays between Denver and San Jose, Costa Rica*; and brings nonstop service between San Diego and Eugene, Ore.
DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today opened its published flight schedule through April 10, 2023, giving Customers an early start to Spring Break 2023 vacation planning. With today's schedule extension, the airline has brought back many popular routes for spring breakers that connect them to mountains, beaches, and destinations perfect for a springtime getaway.
"We continue strengthening our network across North America with some of our largest schedules ever for our Denver and Las Vegas Customers, and we're thrilled to give everyone an ability to book now and plan their spring vacations early," said Adam Decaire, Vice President of Network Planning for Southwest Airlines®. "With dozens of seasonal routes bolstered with two new and never-before-served routes, a destination for everyone is available on Southwest.com for our schedule now extended out into early April 2023."
Mile High Heart Grows
Largest-Ever March Schedule from Denver
Southwest® is bringing more Mile High Heart to its Colorado Customers. The airline today published its largest-ever March schedule from Denver beginning in March 2023, with up to 270 departures a day, an increase of 27 flights from February 2023's published schedule.
International Network from Denver Grows
Beginning March 11, 2023, Southwest is adding seasonal service on Saturdays between Denver and San Jose, Costa Rica*, alongside existing Saturday service between Denver and Liberia, Cosa Rica. The carrier currently serves several international destinations from Denver including Belize, and four destinations in Mexico: Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos**.
More Southwest Heart Lands in Las Vegas
Southwest Airlines is bringing more Heart to Las Vegas beginning in March 2023 with its largest-ever schedule from Las Vegas. The carrier's published schedule now offers up to 243 departures a day in March 2023, an increase of 12 flights from February 2023's published schedule.
Already Las Vegas' largest airline, Customers looking to travel for a college basketball championship tournament or enjoy the amenities of Las Vegas resorts and nearby outdoor national parks and attractions, will have more itinerary options than ever before. Travelers can visit Southwest.com to view schedules and itineraries.
Seasonal Flights Ready to Take Off
Southwest will offer a new nonstop seasonal route on Saturdays effective March 11, 2023, between San Diego and Eugene, Ore. The airline also announced several seasonal flights are now available for booking. To view the list of the returning flights, visit the Southwest Airlines Newsroom at swamedia.com.
These flights, as well as the carrier's full schedule, are now available for purchase at Southwest.com.
*Subject to government approvals
**Some routes are offered on a seasonal basis. Please check specific itineraries on Southwest.com.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 62,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years3 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon.
1) U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded
2) Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
3) 1973-2019 annual profitability
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), if they purchased the Company's securities between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until August 5, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-tdoc/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a Company lead to artificial inflation of the Company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Kuznicki Law PLLC
Daniel Kuznicki, Esq.
445 Central Avenue, Suite 344
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Email: dk@kclasslaw.com
Phone: (347) 696-1134
Cell: (347) 690-0692
Fax: (347) 348-0967
https://kclasslaw.com
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Southside Chicago Family with Deep Roots to Iconic Brand will Bring Rainbow Cone Classic Flavors to Sarasota, Florida through Specialty Franchise Program
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original Rainbow Cone, a Chicago tradition for over 95 years, has today announced its first out-of-state location. The new location will bring the Windy City favorite to Sarasota, Florida, through Rainbow Cone's uniquely designed franchise program, with entrepreneurs Dave and Erica Campbell. The Campbell family are third-generation Rainbow Cone customers with strong personal connections to the historic brand, dating to its original Western Avenue building. The Sarasota shop is projected for late Spring 2023.
"As a child, my family would bike to Rainbow Cone's beautiful pink building on Western Avenue and watch in awe as the staff quickly stacked the five flavors of ice cream on the cone," said Erica Campbell. "Our family is honored to be awarded the first Rainbow Cone out-of-state franchise location. It's time to bring Rainbow Cone to the Sunshine State!"
"When our oldest daughter was young, we would go to The Original Rainbow Cone location in Beverly whenever we visited Erica's parents. I look back fondly on those memories," said Dave Campbell. "When the opportunity to partner with Rainbow Cone came up, it was the perfect fit."
In addition to their deep connection to Rainbow Cone, the Campbell's have over twenty years in hospitality, sales, marketing and financial experience together. They believe Rainbow Cone will be a hit in the Sarasota community for its one-of-a-kind, stacked five flavors of ice cream, modern store design, and place for family experiences, as well as their commitment to being leaders in the region. They have a strong faith in the Sapp and Buonavolanto family, and share the same passion for Rainbow Cone's delicious flavors and values.
"We've partnered with a great Chicago family to open the first Rainbow Cone in Sarasota," said Joe Buonavolanto III, VP of Franchise and Sales at The Buona Companies. "We stand behind Erica and Dave as they start their new business and bring classic Chicago flavors to the region, and support them as they serve as leaders in the Sarasota community."
Founded in 1926 by "Grandpa Joe" Sapp, who was never satisfied with just one ice cream flavor, Rainbow Cone features five delicious flavors on a single cone. The brand has since expanded to kiosks and trucks throughout the Chicago area, and launched its new franchise program in 2022. The program includes a range of opportunities, with a proven, proprietary business approach developed and fine-tuned by Rainbow Cone that spans industry-leading technology, support, training, and quality assurance, as well as allocation of marketing resources, field teams and more to help franchisees thrive and succeed.
Rainbow Cone plans to host a Rainbow Cone truck tour in Florida, Grand Opening festivities, and giveaways to alert the region of the Campbell's Sarasota Rainbow Cone location. The company's franchise program will open additional locations across Florida, including Tampa, Fort Myers, Keys and Naples. For more information about the Rainbow Cone franchise program, visit Rainbowconefranchise.com
The Original Rainbow Cone serves ice cream featuring extraordinary flavors and textures, including the world-famous 5-flavor "Rainbow Cone," sundaes, milkshakes, and memories dedicated to last forever. After opening in 1926, the "Rainbow Cone'' received its fame and quickly became the most unique ice cream cone anyone has ever seen. As Rainbow Cone works to expand their locations and showcase our new adventures, like ice cream trucks, they are excited to share their love for Rainbow Cone's signature sliced cone with even more communities. The Original Rainbow Cone is also available for nationwide shipping via Goldbelly. With four locations in the Chicago area and growing, locals count on The Original Rainbow Cone as a Chicago staple and a sweet treat. For more information, visit rainbowcone.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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PHOENIX, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leslie's, Inc.("Leslie's" or the "Company"; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, is proud to support the water safety efforts of two fundraising partners: the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Leslie's will be accepting customer donations in all of its stores and online through October 31, 2022.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for a second year to support their efforts around water safety," said Jeffrey Jennings, Leslie's Director of Environmental, Social, & Governance. "We have a passion for water safety and strive to educate the communities where we operate. We value the important work these organizations are doing and are proud to help further their water safety initiatives."
A priority at Leslie's is to spread awareness of all aspects of water safety, including maintaining healthy and safe water, ensuring a secure pool area and encouraging swimming lessons and water safety education. The Company is dedicated to helping their customers stay safe by offering the important tools, products and information to keep their pools clean and healthy, and to stay safe in and around the pool. From the latest in pool gates and alarms, free AccuBlue in-store water testing and free in-store pool cleaner inspections, Leslie's continues to support the water and pool safety needs of their customers and communities.
"Each year, the Y teaches more than one million children invaluable water-safety and swimming skills," said Paul McEntire, executive vice president at YMCA of the USA. "We are proud to partner with Leslie's as we work to ensure all children and families have access to drowning prevention and swim lessons throughout the U.S."
"Safety – both in and out of the water – is a core value at Boys & Girls Clubs of America," said Mike Belcher, National Vice President of Child & Club Safety, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We are honored to work alongside like-minded organizations like Leslie's as we support the well-being and safety of young people and their families in communities nationwide."
To join Leslie's, the Y and Boys & Girls Clubs of America in support of their water safety efforts, visit https://lesliespool.com/pool-safety/.
About Leslie's
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted pool- and spa-care brand in the United States. Leslie's offers its products online and in more than 950 locations conveniently located throughout the U.S., making it the go-to source for residential and professional consumers. With free in-store water tests and treatment plans, free in-store repairs, and our industry-leading Pool Perks rewards program, Leslie's is committed to helping you spend less time maintaining your pool and more time enjoying it.
About the YMCA
"Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they're from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y's goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide. Learn more at ymca.org."
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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Browns’ Watson caps busy week as NFL investigation continues
By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson’s week included meeting with NFL investigators and golf in the Bahamas with his new Browns teammates. Next week he’ll be back on the field, and under more public scrutiny. Some of the women who have accused Cleveland’s quarterback of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions have been interviewed by HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” Per the network, “several” of the women will detail the alleged abuse. The show will air Tuesday. Watson has denied any wrongdoing. He’s facing civil lawsuits from 22 women, who allege he behaved inappropriately. The NFL is also investigating whether he violated its personal-conduct policy. He met with investigators in Houston this week. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/20/browns-watson-caps-busy-week-as-nfl-investigation-continues/ | 2022-05-20T21:01:42Z |
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Sources confirm to Nexstar’s WJW that a decision is expected Monday on whether or not Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will be suspended.
It’s been a month since Watson’s disciplinary hearing was held in front of the hearing officer, former Federal Judge Sue. L. Robinson. Robinson is expected to decide if Watson violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy and if he did, should he be suspended.
Twenty-four women sued Watson claiming sexual misconduct during massage sessions. Watson settled 20 of the 24 lawsuits last month. Details of the settlements are confidential.
About half of the women, who have filed lawsuits, spoke to league investigators. Watson also spent several days talking to NFL investigators.
Watson and his attorneys have said he cooperated fully with investigators. Watson has maintained the allegations made against him were false.
Once the judge’s decision is announced, both sides can decide if they want to appeal her decision.
He faces no criminal charges.
Ten women filed criminal reports against him. The cases were presented to two Texas grand juries, which declined to indict Watson on any criminal charges.
Watson, who played for four seasons with Houston before being traded to Cleveland in March, has been practicing with the Browns while Robinson has spent weeks trying to determine whether the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy and whether to impose discipline.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/deshaun-watson-discipline-decision-expected-monday-heres-what-we-know/ | 2022-08-01T01:06:26Z |
Europractice agreement furthers Europe academic IC research and teaching
ROME, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MZ Technologies, the marketing arm of Monozukuri S.p.A., is helping expand Europe's strategically important semiconductor industries by providing European academic institutions with leading-edge advanced EDA design tools at substantial reduced prices.
By collaborating with Europractice Service MZ will provide GENIO™ integrated silicon/packaging co-design tools to universities and research labs throughout Europe.
GENIO co-plans the final device (package) and integrated electronic circuits (ICs) in complex 2.5-3D chiplet -based hybrid configurations and was recognized by an international jury of industry experts as a revolutionary EDA co-design tool.
Europractice provides academic institutions with affordable access to state-of-the art semiconductor technology for non-commercial education and research. More than 600 European academic institutions across 44 countries actively use Europractice in their teaching and research.
Monozukuri joins global IC industry icons such as ARM, Cadence, Intel, Siemens, Synopsys, and Xilinx in furthering the development of European semiconductor research and design.
"It's our responsibility to enhance the viability of the European semiconductor industry. Partnering with Europractice give us the opportunity to train the next-generation IC engineers who'll move this critical industry to new heights," said Anna Fontanelli, MZ Technologies' CEO and Founder.
"Europractice services enable European academics to more easily adopt new technologies to help them train the next generation of semiconductor engineers," explained Mark Willoughby, Head of Europractice Design Tools. "We're delighted that MZ Technologies is joining us in this mission."
Through Europractice, MZ Technologies is making available GENIO™ 1.6, it most up-to-date software. GENIO™ 1.6 includes Parasitic Estimation and Stack Planning functionality that slash total design time and reduces overall design complexity.
Parasitic Estimation enables early-on system analysis, based on virtual routes, prior to physical implementation. Stack Planning Support automatically identifies the best 3D stack configuration, given physical and electrical constraints. It provides a more efficient chiplet-based 3D-IC system organization and electrical performance, while reducing the physical resources (TSVs) required for vertical interconnect.
Monozukuri's mission is to conquer 2.5D & 3D design challenges for next generation electronic products by delivering innovative, ground-breaking EDA software solutions and methodologies. The technology redefines the co-design of heterogeneous microelectronic systems by providing an improved level of automation in three-dimensional interconnect optimization.
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CLEARWATER, Fla., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honolulu based resort wear brand, Tori Richard, has signed with Teamwork Commerce.
Having trademarked the phrase, "Resort is a State of Mind®," the company was eager to implement Teamwork's software to create a frictionless retail process and open more time to enjoy the Hawaiian lifestyle. The Implementation of Teamwork's mobile Point of Sale and Order Management System will enable omnichannel services by offering customers endless fulfillment options such as Buy Online Pick Up In-Store (BOPIS), Buy Online Ship from Store (BOSHIP), and Buy In-Store Ship from Warehouse. Remember that dress you saw from your vacation you can't stop thinking about? Tori Richard is now able to bring their award-winning resort wear for men and women to you, wherever you are.
"Teamwork Commerce enables a fully integrated omnichannel experience for our customers, as well as enabling sophisticated data analytics, customer and product data management, and merchandise planning tools for our internal team. All of this on an intuitive, easy to use platform for all users. I couldn't be more pleased with our choice of Teamwork Commerce, and their expert team, as our POS and Retail Management software partner," shares Mike Osorio, Tori Richard, VP of Retail & Marketing.
Teamwork's turn-key omnichannel solution will empower Tori Richard to capture and manage important customer behavior and transactions seamlessly all while creating a personalized shopping experience for every single customer. The sophistication of this cloud-based mobile retail technology allows for big changes to happen for the brand right from their headquarters in Honolulu, where they have been based for over 60 years.
Founded and based out of Honolulu, Hawai'i since 1956, Tori Richard continues to create comfortable and innovative apparel for the resort lifestyle. Known for their exceptional performance fabrics and one-of-a-kind prints designed by their in-house art department, their extensive collection includes apparel and accessories for the entire family. Get in vacation mode at www.toririchard.com.
Teamwork Commerce is a leading Omnichannel Solution, providing retailers with Point-of Sale, Order Management, Inventory Control, CRM and Analytics. They also boast an ecosystem of integrations with top solutions making unified commerce a seamless activity. Serving top retailers in over 20 countries globally including Moose Knuckles, Colorado Rockies, Asics, Milwaukee Bucks, Catbird and Paul Stuart. Learn more at www.teamworkcommerce.com.
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- 1NCE doubles global NB-IoT footprint; expands to United States, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Slovak Republic, Sweden and Taiwan
- 1NCE's IoT Flat Rate now available in most of the world's largest economies
- Total cellular IoT network coverage now in 140 countries
COLOGNE, Germany , June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1NCE, the only provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate, today announced at Embedded World Nuremberg a significant expansion of its global IoT network coverage. The company has doubled its footprint of Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) coverage and now has one of the world's largest NB-IoT coverage maps, available at a single price worldwide.
1NCE now offers NB-IoT in Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United States, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
New destinations via 2G, 3G, and 4G include (among others): Algeria, Andorra, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Gabon, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mozambique, New Caledonia, Suriname, Tajikistan, Togo, and Uruguay.
"The demand for cross-border availability of low power networks is increasing as more companies and cities realize the power that IoT-driven intelligence can have in creating a strong impact in their field," said Ivo Rook, COO at 1NCE. "Network availability without the hassle of multiple vendors is critical for large scale, multinational IoT deployments in every industry."
Read full Press Release at https://1nce.com/en/news/
About 1NCE
1NCE is the only provider of connectivity and software for IoT at a global flat rate – offering fast, secure, and reliable cellular connectivity and software services in 140 countries worldwide. Learn more online and follow 1NCE on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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PawCo is aiming to remove animals from the pet food-chain by offering delicious, healthy and environment friendly plant-based pet food.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PawCo Foods officially launched their proprietary plant-based pet food and shipped their first batch of orders on August 3rd of 2022.
The company is founded by a former ImpossibleFoods employee and backed by a team of scientists and board certified animal nutritionists. PawCo invented the world's first fully plant-based meat that is designed specifically for pet foods. The team is committed to providing pets with complete and balanced plant-based meals.
"As a scientist, I couldn't stand seeing Paco, my beloved dog, eating unhealthy food every day. That's why I founded PawCo Foods – to change how our pets eat on a daily basis and make the world a greener place. I'm now dedicated to helping all of our furry friends out there to live a happy, healthy and joyful life" said Dr. Mahsa Vazin, Founder and CEO of PawCo Foods.
PawCo puts forward a plant-based meat that is just as tasty as traditional meat, while also providing all the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals necessary for dogs to thrive. Traditional dog foods containing meat have been linked to numerous health issues in dogs, including cancer, allergies, and gastrointestinal distress. PawCo wants to improve pet health, decrease animal farming, and reduce the impact of pet food manufacturing on the environment by making tasty and nutritious plant-based dog food available in the market.
PawCo raised their seed round earlier this year and the team has been working on their proprietary plant-based meat. They publicly launched their first plant-based recipe for dogs today and they are accepting orders for new customers.
About PawCo
PawCo Foods is dedicated to its mission of improving pet health by providing them healthy, plant-based meals, while reducing animal farming and the pet food industry's environmental footprint. The company was founded by Dr. Mahsa Vazin and started based on love and care for animals.
Learn more about the company at MyPawCo.com.
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Company: PawCo Foods
Contact: Sabine Fernandez
Email: social@mypawco.com
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Alliance Council prohibits indoor furniture in yards, on porches
ALLIANCE – Recliners, sofas, mattresses and other indoor furniture can no longer be kept on porches or in yards.
City Council recently adopted changes to Alliance's property maintenance code that prohibit residents from storing household furniture on outdoor structures.
The move came as a result of citizen complaints regarding outdoor storage in residential areas. Council's Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee held multiple meetings to discuss the issues and how to address them.
"We're not trying to nitpick every single item ... it's to try and clean up these properties that are excessively breaking the rules," said Phillip Mastroianni, councilman at-large and chair of the committee.
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Items designed for outdoor use, such as picnic tables and children's play sets, must be in working condition and kept behind the property's setback line of the front of a house.
Meanwhile, residents must place outdoor storage items out of view from streets or sidewalks.
Mastroianni said city officials examined ordinances from communities around Ohio and incorporated regulations they believed to be best.
Council also amended the city's regulations for commercial and residential vehicles. Residents cannot use boat trailers, campers and other recreational vehicles as dwellings or storage facilities on private property.
City building officials may grant temporary permits to allow residents to park mobile homes on private property for as long as one week. However, the mobile homes cannot be connected to sanitary facilities, and a license must be displayed.
Property maintenance has been a "reoccurring theme" at council meetings.
Mastroianni said properties with an "excessive" amount of items or vehicles in their front yards can create safety hazards for children and those walking by, as well as decrease property values for neighboring houses.
"That's something that we want to make sure we can maintain – a high standard of living for everybody," Mastroianni said. "And those are always reflected in the value of your property."
Curb appeal also played a factor in the decision. He said City Council members see it as important that properties in Alliance look presentable "not only for attracting new residents, but also for the peace of mind and beautification for our current citizens."
The new regulations will equip code enforcement workers with the tools to address excessive storage in front yards. Mastroianni said the city previously did not have any rules related to the problem.
Those found in violation will receive a warning and be given time to rectify the issue.
What do Alliance residents think?
Carnation City resident Tina Yeager agreed with City Council's changes and said they will help eliminate "eyesores" in the community.
Yeager has lived in Alliance since 1985. She said couches, mattresses and other indoor furniture used outside detracts from the appearance of neighborhoods and attracts rodents and other wildlife.
"I think it's excellent," said Alliance resident Lori Peak.
Peak said the changes will be good for the community because they will help with the appearance of residential properties and prevent people from using porches and yards for improper uses.
Resident Carolyn Voue said it's important for the city to keep furniture that's in poor condition off curbs. But she said other problems such as abandoned houses also need to be addressed to improve the appearance of the community.
She said more needs to be done to help the city's homeless population.
"(The city) needs to do better down here," she said.
Other changes to be considered
Council will consider changes to the city's zoning code that prohibit storage in front yards of residential properties.
If approved, this ordinance would allow for outdoor storage in side and backyards with some restrictions. Officials say the storage would not be permitted to exceed 30% of the area.
Additionally, outside storage items greater than 100 square feet would be required to have a fence around them to keep them out of sight from adjacent properties. This requirement would not apply to vehicles or sheds.
No more than two vehicles could be stored at residential properties. The city would consider any vehicle that has not moved for more than 10 days to be stored.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and review the zoning changes during its June meeting. Council also will need a public hearing before voting on the matter.
City Director of Public Safety and Service Mike Dreger said Council will likely take action on the ordinance in September or October.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/05/25/alliance-outlaws-indoor-furniture-outdoor-spaces/9622921002/ | 2022-05-25T15:48:10Z |
LUBBOCK, Texas — A former Lubbock police officer was arrested Tuesday by Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
He was listed in the jail as Jamie Lacraig Farris, 30, but public records from the City of Lubbock in 2019 listed him as Jamie Lacraig Farrie, Jr. Criminal records in Brevard County, Florida also listed the spelling as Farrie.
Date of birth information from various public records was the same even with the spelling variations.
“Jamie Farrie was a City of Lubbock police officer. He voluntarily resigned October 8, 2021,” LPD confirmed late Tuesday. He was hired in time for the 2016 police academy.
Farrie’s charge on the jail roster said, “fugitive warrant,” and officials with the jail said the warrant was out of Brevard County, Florida.
Officials in Florida said he was charged with grand theft over $500,000, burglary and use of a vehicle during a felony. Officials in Melbourne, Florida set his bond at $855,000, and he cannot post bond until first undergoes a “Nebbia Hearing,” which means he must disclose where he got the money for bond.
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Officials said the date of offense was March 2, 2022. The warrant was issued on Monday. The affidavit in support of the arrest warrant remained sealed as of Wednesday morning.
The location of Farrie’s arrest was East 63rd Street and Peach Avenue in Lubbock. | https://cw33.com/news/former-lpd-police-officer-arrested-in-lubbock-grand-theft/ | 2022-06-23T18:59:28Z |
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