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Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle is one of seven sites in the nation to host the training program
SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is launching an undergraduate medical training program for students from Morehouse School of Medicine. Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of seven sites in the nation, and the only site in the Pacific Northwest, selected by CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine, to address two of the most pressing challenges in health care – a shortage of diverse clinicians and the need for more equitable care.
"At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we are committed to building a more diverse team of clinicians to better reflect the distinct communities we serve. Through the historic partnership between CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine, we are honored to take this important step to advance health equity and build an inclusive network of care," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
The first group of Morehouse School of Medicine students began their four-week rotations at Virginia Mason Medical Center in August. The program will host three new students every month for rotations in anesthesiology, urology, and system-based practice – a unique elective that introduces students to the Virginia Mason Production System as well as quality and safety systems and practices.
The partnership is part of the More in Common Alliance, a 10-year, $100 million initiative to improve both access and quality of care patients receive.
"Patients have improved outcomes when treated by clinicians of similar backgrounds who share lived experiences. The More in Common Alliance is an important step in addressing disparities in our health care system, by intentionally investing in increased cultural competency and representation in partnership with health systems like Virginia Mason Franciscan Health," said Erica Sutton, associate dean of academic programs and affiliations, undergraduate medical education at Morehouse School of Medicine.
"VMFH is committed to providing leading training programs across our system to develop the next generation of health care providers. This initiative expands medical education to build a more diverse and dynamic workforce, which will have a positive impact on our health system, as well as the larger Puget Sound region," said Dr. Ryan Pong, vice president and chief academic officer at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. "On behalf of our entire team, we are excited to welcome Morehouse students to Seattle."
Morehouse School of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health are uniquely positioned to impact health equity through education and training opportunities, and improved access and care delivery. While there are 155 accredited medical schools in the U.S., Morehouse School of Medicine and the other three historically Black medical schools produce the majority of the nation's Black physicians. CommonSpirit Health is one of the largest health systems in America with medical centers across the country including Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. The system serves some of the most diverse communities in the country and is a leading provider of Medicaid services.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a world-class health system serving the Pacific Northwest, offering access to some of the country's most prestigious experts and hospitals that are internationally recognized for superior quality. Our expansive system builds upon the strength of more than 300 sites of care, including 11 top-tier hospitals, 18,000 team members, and 5,400 employed physicians, advance practice providers (APPs) and community providers to improve the health of our communities. Together we deliver easily accessible, instantly responsive and digitally connected patient-centric care.
By bringing together the brightest health care minds through Benaroya Research Institute, a global leader in autoimmune disease and immune system research, we deliver the most advanced therapies and technologies for our patients. We are also proud to be the home of Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS. We are committed to addressing health care disparities by caring for the most vulnerable in our communities, including the poor and underserved, providing more than $300 million in community benefit – free, subsidized, and reduced cost health care and programs. Learn more at www.vmfh.org.
Founded in 1975, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians, biomedical scientists, and public health professionals. An independent and private historically-Black medical school, ``MSM was recognized by the Annals of Internal Medicine as the nation's number one medical school in fulfilling a social mission—the creation and advancement of health equity. MSM faculty and alumni are noted for excellence in teaching, research, and public policy, as well as exceptional patient care. MSM is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral and master's degrees. To learn more about programs and donate today, please visit www.msm.edu or call 404-752-1500.
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EdgeCortix Appoints Former CEO of Northrop Grumman Japan to its Defense Industry Aligned Strategic Advisory Board
ARLINGTON, Va., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EdgeCortix®Inc., the innovative fabless semiconductor design company with a software first approach, focused on delivering class-leading compute efficiency and latency for edge artificial intelligence (AI) inference; announced the launch and initial appointment to its Strategic Advisory Board, aligned to specific industry verticals targeted by the company.
EdgeCortix's Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) has been created as a platform to enable seasoned business and thought leaders to provide EdgeCortix with guidance on both product and corporate go-to-market initiatives in their respective industries. Over the coming months, the company will introduce a roster of leading subject matter experts who will join the SAB to guide and facilitate interactions and introductions to bring EdgeCortix's patented, market leading AI-Inference software and hardware IP solutions to targeted business sectors. As the inaugural SAB member, the company today announced the appointment of Stanley Crow, former CEO of Northrop Grumman Japan who will be serving as the Defense and Security Sector Advisor on the SAB based on his unique set of technical and market expertise.
"I am very pleased to be announcing both the launch of the EdgeCortix Strategic Advisory Board and Stan Crow's appointment to head the Defense and Security Sector Advisory role", said Sakyasingha Dasgupta, CEO and Founder of EdgeCortix, "Stan's unique blend of business and technical acumen make him a perfect fit for this position. His two decades of defense industry experience coupled with almost three decades of military and intelligence service, combined with his strong engineering background positions Stan exceptionally well to support EdgeCortix in its artificial intelligence acceleration strategy for defense and security initiatives."
Stanley (Stan) Crow recently retired from Northrop Grumman as CTO and VP Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing for the company's Defense Systems sector. Previously he was the Chief Executive for Northrop Grumman Japan where he was responsible for leading Northrop Grumman's overall development in Japan. During his tenure, Mr. Crow served in various roles at Northrop Grumman including President, Northrop Grumman International, Inc, as a Director of International Customer Engagement & Strategy and Director of Business Development for Directed Energy. Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, Mr. Crow served as an Associate Principal at McKinsey and Company, where he helped technology, aerospace, and defense clients in the U.S. and U.K. Additionally, Mr. Crow served almost three decades in the United States Air Force, including both active duty and reserve assignments focused on space, intelligence, and advanced capability needs in the Indo-Pacific. He received a Department of Defense award for anti-terrorism and several awards for leadership and significant contributions to national defense.
"I'm truly excited to be joining the EdgeCortix Strategic Advisory Board, this is an incredibly important moment in time as the defense and intelligence sectors are seeking to leverage innovations from the broader technology sector in key areas such as AI. Defense and government customers are looking for meaningful ways to improve both information accuracy and speed, particularly in widely distributed systems across the battlefield making the best data available to decision makers as quickly as possible at every level of the chain of command," said Stan Crow. "I look forward to working with the EdgeCortix team and helping them to make the full breadth of their unique capabilities known to key business and technology leaders, with the goal of delivering substantial value to our citizens and partners across the globe."
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- First presentations from the BE OPTIMAL and BE COMPLETE studies evaluating bimekizumab in the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis who were biologic-naïve and TNF-inadequate responders, respectively
- A higher proportion of patients treated with bimekizumab vs. placebo achieved improvements in joint symptoms at week 16 as measured by ACR50, with a consistent clinical response across biologic-naïve (43.9 percent vs. 10.0 percent; p<0.001) and TNF-inadequate responder populations (43.4 percent vs. 6.8 percent; p<0.001)
- At week 16, a greater proportion of bimekizumab-treated patients achieved high levels of skin clearance, PASI90, vs. placebo, with a consistent clinical response across populations (61.3 percent vs. 2.9 percent for biologic naïve and 68.8 percent vs. 6.8 percent for TNF-inadequate responders; p<0.001 for each)
- At week 16, over 40 percent of bimekizumab-treated patients vs. placebo achieved minimal disease activity in both studies (p<0.001)
BRUSSELS and ATLANTA, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB, a global pharmaceutical company, today announced detailed results from two Phase 3 studies which evaluated the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab versus placebo in the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis who were biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug naïve (BE OPTIMAL) and in adults who had an inadequate response or intolerance to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (BE COMPLETE).1,2 The safety and efficacy of bimekizumab in psoriatic arthritis have not been established, and it is not approved for use in psoriatic arthritis by any regulatory authority worldwide.
Both studies met their primary endpoint of ACR50 at week 16 and all ranked secondary endpoints compared with placebo with statistical significance.1,2 At week 16, patients treated with bimekizumab achieved clinically relevant improvements over placebo in both joint and skin symptoms with efficacy outcomes consistent across both biologic-naïve and TNF-inadequate responder populations.1,2 In addition, at week 16, over 40 percent of patients in both studies achieved a minimal disease activity response compared with placebo.1,2 The adverse event profile of bimekizumab was consistent with those seen in previous studies.1,2 The results will be presented at the European Congress of Rheumatology, EULAR 2022, in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 1-4.1,2
"Our Phase 3 clinical studies with bimekizumab used ACR50 at week 16 as the primary endpoint reflecting our goal to raise the treatment bar for people with psoriatic arthritis. Results show that bimekizumab addressed the debilitating joint symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis, while also providing high levels of skin clearance compared to placebo," said Emmanuel Caeymaex, Executive Vice President, Immunology Solutions and Head of U.S., UCB. "Importantly, the consistent findings seen across populations suggest that bimekizumab can provide a similar clinical response in patients that have an inadequate response or intolerance to TNF inhibitors, and in patients that are new to biologics."
"Today's findings from the BE OPTIMAL and BE COMPLETE studies provide clear evidence supporting the potential of bimekizumab, a dual IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor, in the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis. This painful, chronic condition can greatly impact patients' lives. Achieving minimal disease activity is an important goal of treatment, that can ultimately lead to improved quality of life for people with psoriatic arthritis," said Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Data from BE COMPLETE (16-week analysis) and BE OPTIMAL (24-week interim analysis)
Joint Symptoms: In both studies, patients treated with bimekizumab (160 mg every four weeks [Q4W]) achieved statistically significant improvements in the primary endpoint of at least 50 percent or greater improvement from baseline in the American College of Rheumatology response criteria (ACR50) at week 16, compared with placebo.1,2
- In BE OPTIMAL, at week 16, 43.9 percent (n=189/431) of biologic naïve patients treated with bimekizumab achieved ACR50 versus 10.0 percent (n=28/281) of patients on placebo; p<0.001.1
- In BE COMPLETE, at week 16, 43.4 percent (n=116/267) of TNF-inadequate responder patients treated with bimekizumab achieved ACR50 versus 6.8 percent (n=9/133) of patients on placebo; p<0.001.2
Skin Symptoms: In both studies, patients treated with bimekizumab achieved statistically significant improvements in levels of skin clearance, as measured by the ranked secondary endpoint of at least a 90 percent improvement in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI90) at week 16, compared with placebo.1.2
- In BE OPTIMAL, at week 16, 61.3 percent (n=133/217) of biologic naïve patients treated with bimekizumab achieved PASI90 versus 2.9 percent (n=4/140) on placebo; p<0.001.1
- In BE COMPLETE, at week 16, 68.8 percent (n=121/176) of TNF-inadequate responder patients treated with bimekizumab achieved PASI90 versus 6.8 percent (n=6/88) on placebo; p<0.001.2
Minimal Disease Activity: In both studies, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with bimekizumab achieved the ranked secondary endpoint of Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) response, compared with placebo at week 16.1,2
- In BE OPTIMAL, at week 16, 45.0 percent (n=194/431) of biologic-naïve patients treated with bimekizumab achieved MDA versus 13.2 (n=37/281) percent on placebo; p<0.001.1
- In BE COMPLETE, at week 16, 44.2 percent (n=118/267) of TNF-inadequate responder patients treated with bimekizumab achieved MDA versus 6.0 percent (n=8/133) on placebo; p<0.001.2
"In the BE OPTIMAL and BE COMPLETE studies, bimekizumab demonstrated clinically relevant improvements in musculoskeletal and skin outcomes for people with psoriatic arthritis compared with placebo. In addition, results from the BE OPTIMAL study show that treatment with bimekizumab was associated with inhibition of structural joint damage progression by week 16," said Iain McInnes, Professor, Vice Principal and Head of College, University of Glasgow, Scotland.
Additional Outcomes
- In BE OPTIMAL, treatment with bimekizumab compared with placebo was associated with a statistically significant inhibition of progression of structural joint damage at week 16, as measured by mean change from baseline in the van der Heijde modified Total Sharp Score (vdHmTSS), a ranked secondary endpoint.1
- The clinical response in both studies was rapid, with separation from placebo observed from week two in BE OPTIMAL (ACR20; p<0.001, nominal, not controlled for multiplicity) and week four in BE COMPLETE (ACR50; p<0.001, nominal, not controlled for multiplicity).1,2
- In BE OPTIMAL, response rates continued to improve to week 24: 45.5 percent (n=196/431) of patients treated with bimekizumab achieved ACR50 and 35.9 percent (n=101/281) of patients switching from placebo to bimekizumab at week 16 achieved ACR50, following an eight week treatment duration; 72.8 percent (n=158/217) of bimekizumab-treated patients achieved PASI90 and 61.4 percent (n=86/140) of patients switching from placebo to bimekizumab at week 16 achieved PASI90; 48.5 percent (n=209/431) of patients treated with bimekizumab achieved MDA and 37.7 percent (n=106/281) switching from placebo to bimekizumab at week 16 achieved MDA.1
- An active reference arm of adalimumab was included in the BE OPTIMAL study. The study was not powered for statistical comparisons with the bimekizumab treatment group or placebo. At week 16, 45.7 percent (n=64/140), 41.2 percent (n=28/68) and 45.0 percent (n=63/140) of patients treated with adalimumab achieved ACR50, PASI90 and MDA, respectively.1
In BE OPTIMAL, over 16 weeks, 59.9 percent of patients treated with bimekizumab had ≥ one treatment emergent adverse event (TEAE) versus 49.5 percent of patients on placebo and 59.3 percent on adalimumab.1 The three most frequent TEAEs (≥5 percent in any treatment arm) were nasopharyngitis (9.3 percent for bimekizumab; 4.6 percent for placebo and 5.0 percent for adalimumab), upper respiratory tract infection (4.9 percent for bimekizumab; 6.4 percent for placebo and 2.1 percent for adalimumab) and increased alanine aminotransferase (0.7 percent for bimekizumab; 0.7 percent for placebo and 5.0 percent for adalimumab).1 Candida infections were reported in 2.6 percent of bimekizumab-treated patients, 0.7 percent on placebo and 0 percent on adalimumab.1 The incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs) was low: 1.6 percent of patients treated with bimekizumab versus 1.1 percent on placebo and 1.4 percent on adalimumab.1 No cases of systemic candidiasis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) or uveitis were reported.1
In BE COMPLETE, over 16 weeks, 40.1 percent of patients treated with bimekizumab had ≥ one TEAE versus 33.3 percent of patients on placebo.2 The three most frequent TEAEs for patients treated with bimekizumab were nasopharyngitis (3.7 percent; 0.8 percent for placebo), oral candidiasis (2.6 percent; 0.0 percent for placebo), and upper respiratory tract infection (2.2 percent; 1.5 percent for placebo).2 Two patients on bimekizumab discontinued treatment due to a TEAE (0.7 percent). The incidence of SAEs was low: 1.9 percent of patients treated with bimekizumab versus 0 percent on placebo, and none led to discontinuation.2 No cases of systemic candidiasis, IBD, MACE, venous thromboembolism (VTE), or uveitis were reported.2
About BE OPTIMAL
BE OPTIMAL is a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, active reference (adalimumab), parallel-group, Phase 3 study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab in the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis, who are biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug naïve.3 The study is ongoing with 24-week interim analysis presented above. For additional details on the study, visit BE OPTIMAL on clinicaltrials.gov.3
About BE COMPLETE
BE COMPLETE was a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, Phase 3 study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bimekizumab in tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors (TNFαi) experienced adults with active psoriatic arthritis.4 All enrolled study participants had a history of inadequate response (lack of efficacy after at least three months of therapy at an approved dose) or intolerance to treatment with one or two TNFαi for either psoriatic arthritis or psoriasis.4 For additional details on the study, visit BE COMPLETE on clinicaltrials.gov.4
About Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a serious, highly heterogeneous, chronic, systemic inflammatory condition affecting both the joints and skin, with a prevalence of 0.06 percent to 0.25 percent of the total U.S. population, and 6 percent to 41 percent of patients with psoriasis.5 Symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, skin plaques, swollen toes and fingers (dactylitis), and inflammation of the sites where tendons or ligaments insert into the bone (enthesitis).6
About bimekizumab
Bimekizumab is a humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that is designed to selectively inhibit both interleukin 17A (IL-17A) and interleukin 17F (IL-17F), two key cytokines driving inflammatory processes.7 Bimekizumab is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis with 24-week interim analysis from the BE OPTIMAL study and 16-week analysis from the BE COMPLETE study to be presented at EULAR 2022.1,2 In addition, bimekizumab is in development for the treatment of active axial spondyloarthritis with 24-week interim analysis results from BE MOBILE 1 (non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) and BE MOBILE 2 (ankylosing spondylitis) studies to be presented at EULAR 2022.8,9
Bimekizumab is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults, and its efficacy and safety have not been established for any indication in the U.S.
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1 McInnes I, Coates L, Landewé R.B.M. et al. Bimekizumab in bDMARD-Naïve Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: 24-Week Efficacy & Safety from BE OPTIMAL, a Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Active Reference Study. Abstract presented at EULAR 2022
2 Merola JF, Mcinnes I, Ritchlin CT et al. Bimekizumab in Patients with Active Psoriatic Arthritis and an Inadequate Response to Tumour Necrosis Factor Inhibitors: 16-Week Efficacy & Safety from BE COMPLETE, a Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised Placebo-Controlled Study. Abstract presented at EULAR 2022.
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Ag industry leaders collaborate to bridge the gap between digital farm data & financial insights
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conservis, a global leader in solutions-driven farm management systems (FMS), and Eide Bailly, a top 25 CPA and consulting firm, announce a partnership to promote deeper understanding around the benefits of farm data optimization and the related financial decision-making strategies on the farm.
The revolution surrounding agriculture data, beyond spreadsheets, is here to stay. Conservis is providing clients with real-time farm data across the operation, including per acre and per bushel breakouts, revenue by crop, and instant snapshots of grain contracts.
"CPA firms can help growers extract maximum value from farm data," said Scott Schmidt, Conservis VP of Business Development & Partnerships. "When a grower shares their FMS data, it allows the CPA to provide better informed and more comprehensive insights that improves fiscal planning and optimizes outcomes."
Producers can share timely reports with their CPAs on anything from inventory to land rental expenses, resulting in a comprehensive financial picture. Conservis and Eide Bailly believe that accurate, insightful financial advice requires this kind of data that an FMS provides.
"Growers are fantastic at taking care of their crops," said Steve Troyer, Eide Bailly CPA, Partner-in-Charge of Ag producers. "Why should they spend extra hours on paperwork and bookkeeping? CPAs can help them interpret their FMS data, empowering them to make timely, insightful decisions."
The collaboration is an opportunity to bridge the gap between farm data and farm decisions while emphasizing the unique strengths of both organizations. With real-time data from Conservis, Eide Bailly can help clients better interpret data, make analyses, and ultimately enhance their financial decisions.
Eide Bailly is a top 25 CPA and consulting firm. The firm's CPAs and business advisors work with clients to imagine what's possible and bring that vision to life when planning in an ever-changing environment, navigating complex compliance requirements, optimizing operations, investing in digital transformation, and simply asking what comes next.
Conservis is a global powerhouse in farm management software, providing both row and permanent crop growers the digital tools and information needed for success. The web and mobile platforms deliver comprehensive planning tools, real-time data capture, and insightful analytics to support better decision making and efficient reporting.
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- Donation is an extension of Kia's "Accelerate The Good" CSR initiatives
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the U.S. debut of the highly anticipated all-electric Kia EV6 GT during Monterey Car Week, Kia America made a monetary donation to Women In Motorsports North America. Unveiled during The Quail, an annual and exclusive gathering of exotic and historic supercars, the 576-hp EV6 GT is the most powerful Kia ever produced and marks a new era in electrification for the brand and further solidifies Kia's leadership position in sustainable mobility.
"The EV6 GT is the continuation of Kia's transformation and is the next phase of our Plan S strategy which will see Kia offer 14 fully-electric models globally by 2027," said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America. "The EV6 GT is an entirely new level of performance for Kia and as part of its U.S. premiere we wanted to support the communities in which we live and work by helping the causes and organizations that align with Kia's core values."
Kia's partnership with Women In Motorsports North America, a 501c3 co- founded by former race car driver Lyn St. James, was designed to encourage diversity in the field of motorsports. St. James competed in the IndyCar series and was the first woman to earn Indy 500 Rookie of the Year honors and is one of nine women to have qualified for the Indianapolis 500. The mission of Women In Motorsports is to provide an inclusive, resourceful environment that fosters mentorship, advocacy, education, and growth to ensure a successful future for women in the field of professional motorsports.
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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Psaki to leave White House for MSNBC job, reports say
Published: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:49 AM EDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
(Gray News) - White House press secretary Jen Psaki is finalizing plans to leave the Biden administration for a hosting job with MSNBC, according to multiple reports.
Axios reported she plans to leave in May and begin appearing on MSNBC programming as well as hosting a show on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock. She has not officially signed a contract with the network, but talks are in the advanced stages, sources told CNN.
No official announcement has been made by Psaki or the White House.
Psaki also served as the spokesperson for the State Department and the White House communications director during the Obama administration.
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Building on A Decade of Success, Microsoft Again Recognizes Contract Intelligence Leader for Excellence and Business Impact
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Icertis, the contract intelligence company that pushes the boundaries of what's possible with contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced today that it has won the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for the United States. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. The award underscores the significant value that Icertis and Microsoft are delivering to customers, grounded in a decade of collaboration focused on digitally transforming enterprise contracting with cloud and AI technology. Icertis was also named Microsoft US Partner of the Year in 2018.
Contracts define every dollar in and out of an enterprise. In recent years, the data within contracts has become a critical asset for companies as they manage through a global pandemic, historic supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical unrest. The AI-powered Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) platform structures and connects the critical business data found in a company's contracts, helping customers succeed in any business climate with automation and insights that ensure the intent of every contract in the enterprise is correctly memorialized and fully realized.
Icertis and Microsoft have developed a deep, 360-degree relationship, resulting in a powerful contract intelligence platform that solves real-world customer problems. Relying on Icertis and Microsoft solutions, customers such as Best Buy, Mercedes-Benz, Sanofi, and ServiceNow—as well as Microsoft, which uses Icertis across the enterprise—are better informed and able to quickly adapt to changing business conditions.
"Icertis continues to build on our long-standing relationship with Microsoft. Winning the Microsoft US Partner of the Year Award underscores the significant business value that Icertis contract management software delivers to customers across industries in the United States," said Paul Gleeson, Senior Vice President, Partners and Alliances, Icertis. "Enterprises enjoy faster revenue, reduced costs, less risk, and better compliance, as well as efficiencies fueled by ICI experiences within the Microsoft product suite."
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services, and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. Icertis was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in the United States.
Icertis' 2022 Microsoft US Partner of the Year award continues the company's five-year streak of Microsoft Partner of the Year award recognitions including:
- 2021 — Winner AI Partner of the Year and Finalist Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year;
- 2020 — Finalist Alliance Global ISV Partner of the Year and Finalist Manufacturing Partner of the Year;
- 2019 — Winner Microsoft US Partner Award for Manufacturing & Resources, Finalist Microsoft US Partner Award for Automotive, and Finalist Global Partner Global ISV and Automotive;
- 2018 — Winner Microsoft US Partner of the Year, Finalist Platform Partner of the Year, and Finalist Manufacturing Partner of the Year.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees, and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and impact for their customers."
Icertis has also received numerous analyst recognitions that underscore the company's CLM market leadership, including being named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management (CLM), The Forrester Wave™: Contract Lifecycle Management for All Contracts, Q1 2021, and IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Contract Life-Cycle Management Software for Corporate Legal 2021 Vendor Assessment.
Icertis will be honored for its award-winning Icertis Contract Intelligence platform at Microsoft Inspire, held July 19-20, 2022, during the United States Keynote presentation.
With unmatched technology and category-defining innovation, Icertis pushes the boundaries of what's possible with contract lifecycle management (CLM). The AI-powered, analyst-validated Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) platform turns contracts from static documents into strategic advantage by structuring and connecting the critical contract information that defines how an organization runs. Today, the world's most iconic brands and disruptive innovators trust Icertis to govern the rights and commitments in their 10 million+ contracts worth more than $1 trillion in 40+ languages and 90+ countries. For more information, visit www.icertis.com.
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Director of Corporate Communications, Icertis
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As Amazon grows, so does its eye on consumers
(AP) - From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere.
And it appears the company doesn’t want to halt its reach anytime soon. In recent weeks, Amazon has said it will spend billions of dollars in two gigantic acquisitions that, if approved, will broaden its ever growing presence in the lives of consumers.
This time, the company is targeting two areas: health care, through its $3.9 billion buyout of the primary care company One Medical, and the “smart home,” where it plans to expand its already mighty presence through a $1.7 billion merger with iRobot, the maker of the popular robotic Roomba vacuum.
Perhaps unsurprisingly for a company known for its vast collection of consumer information, both mergers have heightened enduring privacy concerns about how Amazon gathers data and what it does with it. The latest line of Roombas, for example, employ sensors that map and remember a home’s floor plan.
“It’s acquiring this vast set of data that Roomba collects about people’s homes,” said Ron Knox, an Amazon critic who works for the anti-monopoly group Institute for Local Self-Reliance. “Its obvious intent, through all the other products that it sells to consumers, is to be in your home. (And) along with the privacy issues come the antitrust issues, because it’s buying market share.”
Amazon’s reach goes well beyond that. Some estimates show the retail giant controls roughly 38% of the U.S. e-commerce market, allowing it to gather granular data about the shopping preferences of millions of Americans and more worldwide. Meanwhile, its Echo devices, which house the voice assistant Alexa, have dominated the U.S. smart speaker market, accounting for roughly 70% of sales, according to estimates by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.
Ring, which Amazon purchased in 2018 for $1 billion, monitors doorsteps and helps police track down crime — even when users might not be aware. And at select Amazon stores and Whole Foods, the company is testing a palm-scanning technology that allows customers to pay for items by storing biometric data in the cloud, sparking concerns about risks of a data breach, which Amazon has attempted to assuage.
“We treat your palm signature just like other highly sensitive personal data and keep it safe using best-in-class technical and physical security controls,” the company said on a website that provides information about the technology.
Even consumers who actively avoid Amazon are still likely to have little say about how their employers power their computer networks, which Amazon — along with Google — has long dominated through its cloud-computing service AWS.
“It’s hard to think of another organization that has as many touch points as Amazon does to an individual,” said Ian Greenblatt, who heads up tech research at the consumer research and data analytics firm J.D. Power. “It’s almost overwhelming, and it’s hard to put a finger on it.”
And Amazon — like any company — aims to grow. In the past few years, the company has purchased the Wi-Fi startup Eero and partnered with the construction company Lennar to offer tech-powered houses. With iRobot, it would gain one more building block for the ultimate smart home — and, of course, more data.
Customers can opt out of having iRobot devices store a layout of their homes, according to the vacuum maker. But data privacy advocates worry the merger is another way Amazon could suck up information to integrate into its other devices or use to target consumers with ads.
In a statement, Amazon spokesperson Lisa Levandowski denied that’s what the company wants to do.
“We do not use home maps for targeted advertising and have no plans to do so,” Levandowski said.
Whether that will relieve concerns is another matter, especially in light of research about Amazon’s other devices. Earlier this year, a group of university researchers released a report that found voice data from Amazon’s Echo devices are used to target ads to consumers — something the company had denied in the past.
Umar Iqbal, a postdoc at the University of Washington who led the research, said he and his colleagues found Echo devices running third-party Skills, which are like apps for Alexa, that communicate with advertisers.
Levandowski said consumers can opt out of receiving “interest-based” ads by adjusting their preferences on Amazon’s advertising preferences page. She also said Amazon doesn’t share Alexa requests with advertising networks.
Skills that collect personal information are required to post their privacy policies on a detail page in Amazon’s store, according to the company. Researchers, however, found only 2% of Skills are clear about their data collection practices, and the vast majority don’t mention Alexa or Amazon at all.
For companies like Amazon, data collection is for more than just data’s sake, noted Kristen Martin, a professor of technology ethics at the University of Notre Dame.
“You can almost see them just trying to paint a broader picture of an individual,” Martin said. “It’s about the inferences that they’re able to draw about you specifically, and then you compared to other people.”
Amazon’s One Medical deal, for instance, has sparked questions about how the company would handle personal health data that would fall into its lap.
Should the deal close, Levandowski said customers’ health information will be handled separately from all other Amazon businesses. She also added Amazon wouldn’t share personal health information outside of One Medical for “advertising or marketing purposes of other Amazon products and services without clear permission from the customer.”
But Lucia Savage, a chief privacy officer at the chronic care provider Omada Health, said that doesn’t mean One Medical wouldn’t be able to get data from other arms of Amazon’s business that could help it better profile its patients. The information just has to flow one way, she said.
To be sure, privacy concerns are not limited to Amazon. In the aftermath of Roe v Wade being overturned, for instance, Google said it would automatically get rid of information about users who visit abortion clinics amid pressure from Democratic lawmakers. Meanwhile, Meta, which owns Facebook, settled a class action lawsuit in February over its use of “cookies” about a decade ago that tracked users after they logged off Facebook.
But unlike Meta and Google, whose focus is mainly on selling ads, Amazon might benefit more from collecting data because its primary goal is to sell products, said Alex Harman, director of competition policy at the anti-monopoly group Economic Security Project.
“For them, data is all about getting you to buy more and be locked into their stuff,” Harman said.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/08/23/amazon-grows-so-does-its-eye-consumers/ | 2022-08-23T14:38:39Z |
Oaxaca, Mexico Named World's Best City and Ischia, Italy Wins for Best Island Overall
Charleston, South Carolina Tops Best U.S. Cities List, with New Orleans Taking the No. 2 Spot and Santa Fe Coming in at No. 3
Best Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S. Is Pickering House Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel + Leisure announces the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, according to the World's Best Awards 2022 readers' survey. From cities, islands, national parks, and hotels to cruise lines, airlines, airports and more, the complete results of this 27th annual survey are now featured on TravelandLeisure.com/worlds-best and in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands July 22.
The World's Best Hotel is Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino, Italy. Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Santorini, Greece, is ranked second best hotel in the world, and Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is third best among hotels globally.
Pickering House Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is the Top Resort Hotel in the Continental U.S., followed by White Elephant Palm Beach in Florida and Under Canvas Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, ranked No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. The Lowell in New York City is the Top City Hotel in the Continental U.S.; the Top Island in the Continental U.S. is Mackinac Island in Michigan; and the Top U.S. National Park is Yellowstone.
"As travel continues to rebound and people look for new trip ideas and inspiration, I'm thrilled to share this incredible resource of our readers' favorite places and companies," said Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui Gifford. "You'll find destinations that are transporting and offer a distinct sense of place–whether your focus is on reconnecting with nature or immersing yourself in local cultures. Congratulations to this year's honorees for their excellence in hospitality and for creating standout experiences that appeal to all types of travelers."
TRAVEL + LEISURE TOP 10 WORLD'S BEST CITIES 2022
1. Oaxaca, Mexico
2. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
3. Ubud, Indonesia
4. Florence, Italy
5. Istanbul, Turkey
6. Mexico City, Mexico
7. Chiang Mai, Thailand
8. Jaipur, India
9. Osaka, Japan
10. Udaipur, India
TRAVEL + LEISURE TOP 10 U.S. CITIES 2022
1. Charleston, South Carolina
2. New Orleans, Louisiana
3. Santa Fe, New Mexico
4. Savannah, Georgia
5. Honolulu, Hawaii
6. New York, New York
7. Chicago, Illinois
8. Alexandria, Virginia
9. San Antonio, Texas
10. Boston, Massachusetts
The Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards is a leading barometer of the places and companies that appeal to some of the most passionate and discerning travelers out there. In the 27 years that the World's Best Awards readers' survey has been published, Singapore Airlines is the only honoree to be named a No. 1 winner in its category – World's Best International Airline — every year. For the first time, Hawaiian Airlines wins for Best Domestic Airline, with newcomer Breeze Airways coming in at No. 2 and JetBlue Airways ranking third.
The 2022 results — featuring more than 100 lists including the Top 100 Hotels, Best Domestic Airlines, Best Islands in the World, Best Resort Hotels in Hawaii, Top Caribbean Resort Hotels, Best Hotels in Paris, Best U.S. National Parks, Best Domestic Airports, Best Mega-Ship Cruise Lines, and Best Safari Outfitters, among many others — are now posted on www.TravelandLeisure.com/worlds-best. There are also several new regional hotel lists this year, such as Top Hotels in cities including Boston, Austin, Copenhagen, and Madrid, among others, as well as Top Resort Hotels in Montana and more.
TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD'S BEST AWARDS 2022 WINNERS OVERALL
WORLD'S BEST CITY: Oaxaca, Mexico
WORLD'S BEST HOTEL: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino, Italy
WORLD'S BEST HOTEL BRAND: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
WORLD'S BEST ISLAND: Ischia, Italy
WORLD'S BEST MEGA-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Celebrity Cruises
WORLD'S BEST LARGE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Disney Cruise Line
WORLD'S BEST MIDSIZE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Viking Cruises
WORLD'S BEST SMALL-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Paul Gauguin Cruises
WORLD'S BEST INTIMATE-SHIP OCEAN CRUISE LINE: Quasar Expeditions
WORLD'S BEST RIVER CRUISE LINE: Viking Cruises
WORLD'S BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE: Singapore Airlines
WORLD'S BEST DOMESTIC AIRLINE: Hawaiian Airlines
WORLD'S BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Singapore Changi Airport
WORLD'S BEST DOMESTIC AIRPORT: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Georgia
WORLD'S BEST SAFARI OUTFITTER: Travel Beyond
WORLD'S BEST TOUR OPERATOR: DuVine Cycling & Adventure Co.
WORLD'S BEST CAR-RENTAL COMPANY: National Car Rental
WORLD'S BEST INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION SPA: Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
WORLD'S BEST DOMESTIC DESTINATION SPA: The Ranch Malibu, California
WORLD'S BEST U.S. NATIONAL PARK: Yellowstone
Jacqui Gifford will host Toast & Post, a virtual celebration that kicks off tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET on Instagram Live @TravelandLeisure to honor the World's Best Awards 2022 winners. Raise a toast to this year's honorees and post a picture using the hashtags #TLWorldsBest and #TLToast, and tag @TravelandLeisure tomorrow and in the weeks ahead.
For more content about the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2022, visit @TravelandLeisure on Instagram and @TravelandLeisureMag on TikTok.
For the complete World's Best Awards 2022 survey methodology, visit travelandleisure.com.
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Travel + Leisure is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive travel lifestyle content anywhere. Travel + Leisure captures the joy of discovering the cultural pleasures the world has to offer—from art and design to shopping and style to food and drink—and provides compelling reasons to get up and go. Reaching an audience of more than 30 million, the Travel + Leisure media portfolio includes the U.S. flagship magazine, travelandleisure.com, newsletters, the Let's Go Together podcast, the World's Best Awards franchise, an extensive social media presence, and international editions in China, India, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. Launched in 1971, Travel + Leisure is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family and is owned by Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL).
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Gay couple says man screamed at them and their children on train trip
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) - A couple is speaking out after a verbal attack on a train.
The couple said not only were they attacked for being a couple, the man also screamed at their children.
What was supposed to be a fun family trip turned into a nightmare last Tuesday afternoon for Robbie Pierce, his husband Neal Broverman and their children.
The couple was hours into an Amtrak train journey from Los Angeles to the Bay Area when suddenly another passenger came up to the couple and began screaming at their children.
“The first thing he said was, ‘Remember what I told you. Marriage is between a man and a woman, and these people stole you. They’re not your parents, they’re pedophiles,’” Pierce said.
The couple said they were both shocked and horrified.
Broverman said he immediately jumped up to separate the raging man from his kids.
“When you’re a parent and your family or kids feel threatened, or you feel that they’re threatened, you become kind of fearless,” he said.
Unaware if the man had some type of weapon, Pierce said he took his children to a different train car. The kids, he said, were visibly shaken.
“They were both just sobbing, just tears all down their faces, and my son was kind of just frozen. My daughter was yelling, ‘Why is this happening?’” Pierce said.
When the train stopped in San Jose, Amtrak employees told the unidentified man that he had to leave.
It was a request he refused, until Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies were called in for backup.
“He had been yelling, ‘I’ll die before I get off this train. You’ll have to kill me to get me out of here,’” Pierce said.
The couple said while this isn’t the first time they’ve experienced discrimination in public, this instance was the most extreme.
“These children have already had so much trauma. Like, they’ve been through the foster system,” Pierce said.
Despite the attack, the couple said they’re determined to keep living their lives as normal, speaking out for those who can’t always speak out for themselves.
“They want us to be afraid. And so, as scary as it is, we can’t let that win. We’re just not going to let them drive us out of the public discourse,” Pierce said.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Junk food is one of the best guilty pleasures mankind has ever known. Burgers, fries and all sorts of sides fall into the category of junk food.
There’s nothing wrong with a little deep-fried food action in your life, that’s why on Wednesday, June 22 is National Onion Ring Day! NationalToday says, “Texas-based restaurant chain Kirbys Pig Stand claims it played a big part in onion rings’ creation, and fast food restaurant A&W helped them reach widespread popularity. There is still an ongoing debate over who deserves credit for the snack’s creation, and cooks also still argue about how to best prepare and serve onion rings for the most flavorful results. Some onion rings are even made from an onion paste, as opposed to an onion ring itself!”
Wherever, and whenever the onion ring was created, we’re eternally grateful. There are not many crunchy side items other than french fries that can rival the greatness of the onion ring. That’s why we needed to check Yelp’s list of the best spots around Dallas to get the best onion rings and share them with you:
- PinPoint Burger Bar
- Maple and Motor – Oak Lawn
- Keller’s Drive-In Lake Highlands
- Harvey B’s – East Dallas
- Stackhouse – East Dallas
- Grub Burger Bar – Upper Greenville
- Hunky’s – Oak Lawn
- Rodeo Goat
- Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
- Son of a Butcher – Lower Greenville | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/where-to-munch-on-the-best-onion-rings-in-dallas/ | 2022-06-22T16:16:35Z |
AI-Based Accounting Platform Further Accelerates Lease Accounting Process Providing A&M's Predictive incremental Borrowing Rate Calculator Embedded In End-to-End SaaS Workflow
NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trullion, the leading AI-powered accounting platform, today announced the new integration of Alvarez & Marsal's automated incremental borrowing rate estimator LeaseSCRE into their accounting platform. The integration further enhances and already robust platform of automated lease accounting solutions, enabling accountants to estimate borrowing rates in moments.
Prior to LeaseSCRE, calculating the borrowing rate was a manual and tedious process that took days and possibly weeks, depending on the complexity of the company. The Alvarez & Marsal valuation team developed LeaseSCRE using machine-learning algorithms to estimate a company's incremental borrowing rate to be used in lease accounting calculations.
"Companies have deployed significant resources to classify and organize their lease portfolios. Despite all the resources spent on the accounting, companies still require the incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease liabilities. LeaseSCRE generates an estimated credit rating using a machine learning based model that processes basic company and sector financial data and returns a rating-based IBR curve," says Chandu Chilakapati, a Managing Director of A&M's Valuation practice. "Now with an integration into Trullion's lease accounting module, financial leaders can experience their ongoing ASC 842 compliance process with a new level of efficiency".
This is the first time that LeaseSCRE has been integrated into an accounting software package to provide an end-to-end solution for companies looking to rapidly adopt ASC 842.
"Trullion is a single source of truth for accounting teams, creating efficiency and transparency so that our customers can easily comply with the new industry standards," says Isaac Heller, CEO at Trullion. "The integration with LeaseSCRE provides an automated option for one of the most difficult aspects of adopting ASC 842: determining your IBR rate. As we look towards the future, it also demonstrates that modern financial tools can operate as an open ecosystem where software & services providers can provide end-to-end automation for CFOs & financial stakeholders."
Trullion is an AI-powered accounting platform that automates challenging compliance workflows such as Lease Accounting and Revenue Recognition. By connecting Corporate Controllers, CFOs, and External Auditors in one platform, Trullion provides a single source of truth for financial leaders. Established in 2020, Trullion is headquartered in New York, NY with offices in Tel Aviv and has secured $15M in funding from Aleph, Third Point Ventures, Greycroft, Verissimo Ventures and financial executives from SAP, Ernst & Young, AirBnB and Dropbox. To learn more about Trullion, visit trullion.com.
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Analysis of more than 2,400 commercial and proprietary codebases finds decreases in open source license and vulnerability risks, but 88% of organizations still behind in keeping open source updated
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today released the 2022 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis (OSSRA) report. The report, produced by the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC), examines the results of more than 2,400 audits of commercial and proprietary codebases from merger and acquisition transactions, performed by the Black Duck® Audit Services team. The report highlights trends in open source usage within commercial and proprietary applications and provides insights to help developers better understand the interconnected software ecosystem. It also details the pervasive risks posed by unmanaged open source, including security vulnerabilities, outdated or abandoned components, and license compliance issues.
The 2022 OSSRA report findings underscore the fact that open source is used everywhere, in every industry, and is the foundation of every application built today.
- Outdated open source remains the norm—including presence of vulnerable Log4j versions. From an operational risk/maintenance perspective, 85% of the 2,097 codebases contained open source that was more than four years out-of-date. 88% utilized components that were not the latest available version. 5% contained a vulnerable version of Log4j.
- Assessed codebases show open source vulnerabilities are decreasing overall. 2,097 of the assessed codebases included security and operational risk assessments. There was a more dramatic decrease in the number of codebases containing high-risk open source vulnerabilities. 49% of this year's audited codebases contained at least one high-risk vulnerability, compared to 60% last year. Additionally, 81% of the assessed codebases contained at least one known open source vulnerability, a minimal decrease of 3% from the findings of the 2021 OSSRA.
- License conflicts are also decreasing overall. Over half—53%—of the codebases contained license conflicts, a substantial decrease from the 65% seen in 2020. In general, specific license conflicts decreased across the board between 2020 and 2021.
- 20% of assessed codebases contained open source with no license or with a customized license. Since a software license governs the right to use it, software with no license presents the dilemma of whether use of the open source component entails legal risk. Additionally, customized open source licenses might place undesirable requirements on the licensee and will often require legal evaluation for possible IP issues or other implications.
"Users of SCA software have focused their attention on reducing open source license issues and addressing high-risk vulnerabilities, and that effort is reflected in the decreases we saw this year in license conflicts and high-risk vulnerabilities, said Tim Mackey, principal security strategist with the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center. "The fact remains that over half of the codebases we audited still contained license conflicts and nearly half still contained high-risk vulnerabilities. Even more troubling was that 88% of the codebases [with risk assessments] contained outdated versions of open source components with an available update or patch that was not applied."
"There are justifiable reasons for not keeping software completely up-to-date," Mackey continued. "But, unless an organization keeps an accurate and up-to-date inventory of the open source used in their code, an outdated component can be forgotten until it becomes vulnerable to a high-risk exploit, and then the scramble to identify where it's being used and to update it is on. This is precisely what occurred with Log4j, and why software supply chains and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) are such hot topics."
To learn more about the potential risks associated with open source software and how to address them, download a copy of the 2022 OSSRA report, read the blog post, or register for the April 28th webinar.
About the Synopsys Software Integrity Group
Synopsys Software Integrity Group provides integrated solutions that transform the way development teams build and deliver software, accelerating innovation while addressing business risk. Our industry-leading portfolio of software security products and services is the most comprehensive in the world and interoperates with third-party and open source tools, allowing organizations to leverage existing investments to build the security program that's best for them. Only Synopsys offers everything you need to build trust in your software. Learn more at www.synopsys.com/software.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry's broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and services. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing more secure, high-quality code, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
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The Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team has launched its own docuseries.
On Thursday, the first episode went live on YouTube, and it’s a worthwhile 8:47.00 of any F1 fan’s time.
Titled “Beyond the Visible,” the five-episode series will provide a behind the scenes look at the team throughout the 2022 F1 season, according to an Alfa press release. So it’s kind of a compressed version of Netflix’s “Drive to Survive,” focusing specifically on Alfa.
The first episode, called “Before We Hit the Ground,” is introductory, explaining the structure of team. The Alfa F1 team is actually the Swiss Sauber team, but it’s used Alfa branding since 2015, dropping Sauber from its official name in 2018. Part of that arrangement is a close relationship with Ferrari, which has seen Alfa field Ferrari-associated drivers and use the Scuderia’s power units.
“They (Sauber) are leaders in engineering, in aerodynamics, and design. Sauber is building the car,” Alejandro Mesonaro, Chief Designer for Alfa Romeo, says in the video. “But at Centro Stile (the location of Alfa’s headquarters) we bring this legendary brand to life. We design a livery that meets and the legacy that embodies the passion of Alfa Romeo. Our style meets their engineering and the result is always beyond.”
The video details that 500 people work on a team, and they are backed by an automotive brand. A new car is built every year, and the process starts in the wind tunnel. The aero team works with race engineering and vehicle dynamics to get the most out of a car. The drivers use a simulator at the factory to learn the help develop the car and learn the racetracks. The team is always developing the car, and if they stand still, they fall behind, says Axel Kruse, CEO of Sauber Technologies and operations director of Sauber Motorsport.
The deal between Alfa and Sauber will come to an end after the 2023 season, however. Alfa announced this just hours after Audi said it plans to enter F1 in 2026, feeding speculation that the German manufacturer will partner with the Swiss squad.
Alfa does have a long history in Grand Prix racing, stretching back to the prewar years before the current F1 championship existed. Nino Farina and Juan Manuel Fangio won the first two F1 driver championships driving Alfas, in 1950 and 1951, respectively. Alfa returned to F1 in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but with lackluster results.
The current Alfa Romeo F1 driver lineup consists of rookie Zhou Guanyu, the first Chinese driver in F1, and Valtteri Bottas, who left the Mercedes-AMG team after the 2021 season, making way for George Russell. The team currently sits sixth in the constructor standings with 51 points. Bottas is 10th in the driver standings with 46 points, while Zhou is 17th with five points.
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Independent Research Firm recognizes Oracle Advertising and Customer Experience for its "strength in product vision and execution roadmap" in Commerce
AUSTIN, Texas, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: B2B Commerce Solutions, Q2 2022. This report evaluated the 10 most significant B2B commerce solutions providers based on 27 criteria. Oracle Commerce was one of only three Leaders and received the highest score in the current offering category and the highest possible score in the product vision, execution roadmap, and supporting product and services criteria.
According to the report, Oracle is "now firing on all cylinders, as all CX apps were rewritten on the quickly evolving Oracle Cloud. The company has strength in its product vision and execution roadmap; Oracle Commerce (cloud) is an integral (and admirably loosely coupled) part of its larger advertising and CX portfolio." The report also notes, "Oracle handles the most complex business models" and "its roadmap features a next-generation product catalog and product discovery capability, as well as a B2B "campaign-to-conversion" initiative to harmonize its advertising technology, marketing technology, and commerce offerings."
"We spent years rewriting our CX applications for the cloud so customers can better adapt to how we research, shop, and purchase in both B2B and B2C scenarios today and in the future," said Ken Volpe, senior vice president, Oracle Advertising and CX. "In addition to being built on a modern cloud architecture, Oracle Commerce is best of both worlds with a feature-rich offering able to handle the most complex business models."
Part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, Oracle Advertising and CX connects data across advertising, marketing, sales, and service to make every customer interaction matter. Going beyond traditional CRM, Oracle Advertising and CX helps business leaders create, manage, serve, and nurture lasting customer relationships.
Download The Forrester Wave™: B2B Commerce Solutions, Q2 2022 here and see how brands have been able to build brand loyalty here.
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STAMFORD, Conn. and PUNE, India, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens and Softdel shared a joint statement today announcing a new partnership. Softdel's globally recognized EdificeEdge IoT gateway platform solution has joined the thriving Siemens Connect Ecosystem – a network that brings together experts in software development, IT, cybersecurity, remote and digital services, and business intelligence.
Softdel's EdificeEdge IoT gateway platform (part of its ConvergenceSuite) connects to a vast array of IoT devices and sensors ranging from temperature, humidity, air quality, fire & smoke, lighting in building areas and at the same time seamlessly integrates with Siemens' platforms, including its building management system Desigo CC. The EdificeEdge IoT Gateway platform, built on a new modern microservices architecture is ideal for integrating siloed wireless IoT sensor systems in smart buildings and connecting them to the Siemens' BMS and related platforms. Containerization technology at the edge makes it possible to go beyond data aggregation and run computer-intensive applications enabling tomorrow's AI-enabled digital buildings.
"Through our ConvergenceSuite of products and solutions, we are bringing the power of 'Edge' to smart buildings enabling a shift towards truly optimized, self-diagnosed, and energy-efficient buildings," says Sachin Deshmukh, Managing Director, Softdel. "Our EdificeEdge platform integrates perfectly within Siemens' platform ecosystem including Desigo CC. Our partnership with Siemens is a significant step towards driving our vision of connecting devices, enterprises, and people. We look forward to jointly delivering exceptional value to our customers as part of their transformational journey around smart buildings and infrastructure."
Sunil K Dalal, Founder, and Chairman of Softdel adds "IoT technology bears the potential of providing unprecedented insights to numerous aspects of today's buildings. With ever-increasing connected devices installed in smart buildings, there is an ongoing need for seamless integration to offer real-time actionable insights. EdificeEdge is a significant milestone in our two-decade journey of providing innovative solutions to the global building automation industry. Our partnership with Siemens is a step in the right direction to continue our efforts to bring exceptional value to our customers."
The Siemens Connect Ecosystem pulls together the tools, processes, training, and support necessary for third-party solution providers to successfully create solutions that integrate seamlessly with Siemens' platforms, including its Desigo CC Building Management System, the APOGEE Automation System, and related platforms.
"As world events and the rapid evolution of technology are pushing the boundaries of smart buildings, a thriving partner ecosystem is extremely critical to innovate quickly, deliver value to customers, and enter new markets much faster," says Rene Herrera, Head of Ecosystem and Development at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. "While it is extremely difficult for any one company to deliver a solution that solves customers' specific challenges, our Siemens Connect partners and domain expertise across industries allow us to co-innovate at a pace that exceeds customer needs and expectations."
About the Siemens Connect Ecosystem
By 2025, there will be more than 40.6 billion connected devices in smart buildings, and the ability to quickly adapt and advance smart building operation is more critical than ever. The Siemens Connect Ecosystem brings together experts in software development, IT, cybersecurity, remote and digital services, and business intelligence in a searchable catalog of partner use case solutions and documentation. A thriving software ecosystem supports the digital transformation, helping our customers create places that are perfectly designed for their purpose and granting them the freedom to focus on the goals that drive their business forward. Learn more at usa.siemens.com/siemensconnect
About Softdel
Founded in 1999, Softdel (a UNIDEL company) connects devices, enterprises, and people. Our distinctiveness lies in simplifying enterprise connectedness in smart buildings and smart factories creating unprecedented benefits for our customers and their eco-systems. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, USA, with offices in Japan, and India, we deliver domain expertise and technology-driven solutions to help companies turn digital challenges into opportunities. Our two-decade-long product engineering experience of serving global leaders in the automation & controls industry has catapulted Softdel to an enviable position in the Industrial and Buildings IoT value chain.
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. With around 70,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and its U.S. corporate headquarters in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA. Learn more at usa.siemens/buildingtechnologies
Siemens Corporation is a subsidiary of Siemens AG, a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. Siemens has been supporting the industries and creating the infrastructure forming the backbone of America's economy for more than 160 years, with more than 40,000 employees, 17,000 suppliers, and customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. In fiscal 2021, Siemens Group USA generated revenue of nearly $20 billion. Learn more at usa.siemens.com.
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Fresh NFT Drop Includes Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Even Jesus Christ,
Plus, a Special NFT Accompanied By 12x12 Commissioned Piece
NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Self-taught mixed media artist, author and entrepreneur, Ashley Longshore, announces 'It's a Man's World,' the highly collectible complementary NFT release of men's work following her genesis collection, 'Roar!' composed of her ladies. Inspired by Longshore's greatest paintings of men, from the Presidents to Lil Wayne, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and even Jesus Christ himself, Chapter Two collectively builds on the foundation told by the globally recognized Longshore, building the spark of life and gearing up for the next phase of her NFT portfolio.
Comprised of a total of 1,500 NFTs, 'It's a Man's World' will be minted and released on Monday, June 6, 2022, with presale availability on Sunday, June 5, and will be comprised of ERC-721 NFT tokens each featuring one unique digital variation of Ashley Longshore's most celebrated men's paintings. Each will have varying rarity depicting different individuals from the collection. One lucky individual will mint a special Chapter Two NFT that will be accompanied by a 12x12 physical commissioned piece painted by Ashley. Two additional rare NFTs will grant the holder an Ashley Longshore physical painting. Additionally, buyers of this collection will be rewarded with early access to purchase the next chapter of NFTs by Ashley Longshore, avoiding increased transaction fees (increased ETH gas prices due to high demand), as well as eligibility for future art, merchandise and giveaways.
Longshore made her announcement via Discord directing fans to her newly improved website, which combines Ashley Longshore's digital and physical worlds.
Longshore's depiction of men in pop culture takes a playful spin on the serious and often controversial political figure, making them approachable and humorous. This very animated throng of gentlemen bursts with enthusiasm and liveliness taking this chapter of NFTs to the next level of desirable.
All 1,500 NFTs will be available for purchase through Ashley Longshore's website using credit card or Ethereum, per the buyer's preference. Ashley has partnered with Minotaur Labs to ensure a smooth and successful minting experience for all collectors.
"Chapter one and two collectively build the foundation of a story I am telling to create the spark of life and gear up for the next phase of my NFT portfolio." ~ Ashley Longshore
About Ashley Longshore
A self-taught mixed media artist, author and entrepreneur, Longshore has built an empire in the art world. As a powerhouse artist and pioneer in social media marketing, she has exploded into a global brand and used her platform to encourage positivity and authenticity. Dubbed by The New York Times as "Fashion's Latest Art Darling," Longshore has paved a colorful path for pop art and fashion to coexist.
About Minotaur Labs
Minotaur Labs is an end-to-end NFT solution for artists, brands and creators. Utilizing its proprietary software, Minotaur Labs provides a vertically-integrated platform for NFT production and distribution, enabling brands and creatives to build Web3 operating systems and large-scale projects on the blockchain. Uniquely differentiated, Minotaur Labs provides integrated marketing support to ensure its partners enter the metaverse safely enjoying a turn-key experience today, while building the infrastructure for tomorrow.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, artist-first music streaming and discovery platform Audiomack announced the debut of Premiere Access, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows artists to reward their biggest fans by making a yet-to-be-released song or album available on Audiomack before its wide release.
"Artists deserve the most powerful tools possible to build their work into financially thriving enterprises," Audiomack VP of Product Charlie Kaplan said. "Music companies have the opportunity and obligation to enable creators to explore diverse means of monetization and help realize their work's financial potential."
Premiere Access provides a new way for artists on Audiomack to generate revenue beyond the traditional form of streaming. Now, artists can upload their work to Audiomack, select the Premiere Access feature if they are enrolled in the Audiomack Monetization Program (AMP), and select the period of exclusivity for their release's supporters.
Premiere Access builds upon Audiomack Supporters, which the platform launched in December 2021, to allow fans to directly contribute to songs and albums from the artists they love. To be eligible for Supporters, artists must apply for and gain access to the Audiomack Monetization Program (AMP), or distribute their music to Audiomack through one of many participating partners, including but not limited to Warner Music Group, Amuse, AudioSalad Direct, DistroKid, EMPIRE, FUGA, Stem and Vydia.
Audiomack launched the new feature with several top-performing artists on the platform, including Nigerian superproducer Pheelz, Nigerian rapper Laycon, and U.S. singer Almira Zaky.
Audiomack has found that over half of all independent artists using the Supporters feature have increased their earnings by at least 30% via direct fan contributions. Since the feature's launch eight months ago, over 25,000 artists on the platform have received direct support.
About Audiomack
Audiomack, which launched in 2012, currently reaches more than 20 million monthly users globally. The streaming and discovery service has played an integral role in breaking new acts, such as Roddy Ricch and Kaash Paige; served as a trusted partner to Eminem and Nicki Minaj, among other notable artists, to debut exclusive releases; and helped rising African stars, such as Omah Lay, reach an international audience. As of January 2021, Audiomack is the top-ranked music streaming app on Apple's iOS in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, and Kenya.
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Workshops funded by the National Science Foundation Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Demonstration Pilot
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 today announced a series of ransomware security and cyberinfrastructure workshops beginning in June 2022 to be held on the campuses of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs).
In a recent stakeholder survey administered by the MS-CC and Internet2 between December 2021 and January 2022, cybersecurity was the highest-ranked immediate priority with regard to cyberinfrastructure needs for respondents from HBCUs, TCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), and other minority serving institutions (MSIs).
"We've heard our community of HBCUs and minority serving institutions loud and clear – cybersecurity threats are a major barrier to implementing robust and reliable cyberinfrastructure on their campuses," said Lawrence Williams, MS-CC program director. "With support from the National Science Foundation, we are coordinating this series of workshops focused on ransomware to ensure campuses have the tools and support needed to bolster their institution's cybersecurity posture."
The cybersecurity workshops will provide hands-on learning experiences for information technology leadership and staff from HBCUs and TCUs focused on strategies and tactics to improve their institution's cybersecurity posture, as well as defend against and effectively respond to the growing threat of ransomware attacks.
"This workshop series also reflects the MS-CC's commitment to creating new opportunities for community-building and networking," Williams added. "We want to facilitate new connections and expand collective expertise to help campuses increase their competitiveness, grow capabilities, and participate in the global cyberinfrastructure ecosystem."
The first workshop will take place June 22-23 on the North Carolina A&T State University campus in Greensboro, NC. Subsequent workshops will take place at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL; Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC; Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, MT; and Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. The workshop at Salish Kootenai College is presented in collaboration with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). Additional workshops at HBCUs are under consideration.
Workshop registration is free and funded by the National Science Foundation's Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Demonstration Pilot grant (# 2137123) awarded to the MS-CC and Internet2.
For more information about the upcoming cybersecurity workshop series, please visit the MS-CC events page.
MS-CC envisions a transformational partnership to promote advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) capabilities on HBCU, HSI, TCU, and MSI campuses, with data; research computing; teaching; curriculum development and implementation; collaboration; and capacity-building connections among institutions. The consortium emerged from a National Science Foundation-funded pilot project that was awarded through Clemson University: NSF OAC #1659297 "CC* Cyber Team: Cyberinfrastructure Empowerment for Diverse Research, Scholarship, and Workforce Development (CI Empower)."
In September 2021, the MS-CC and Internet2 were awarded nearly $3 million by the National Science Foundation over two years to fund a Center of Excellence to advance the research cyberinfrastructure capabilities and support systems for HBCUs and TCUs (NSF Award # 2137123). While the initial focus of this grant is to advance cyberinfrastructure on campuses with definite needs through a partnership model, possibilities exist for additional opportunities to further expand the collaborations and support among other MSIs.
Internet2® is a non-profit, member-driven advanced technology community founded by the nation's leading higher education institutions in 1996. Internet2 delivers a diverse portfolio of technology solutions that leverages, integrates, and amplifies the strengths of its members and helps support their educational, research, and community service missions.
Working in close collaboration with the MS-CC is driven by Internet2's desire to ensure the equal participation of historically underserved institutions within the U.S. and global research and education communities. The participation of HBCUs, TCUs, HSIs, and other MSIs in our shared cyberinfrastructure is critical to our collective success in enabling access to the brightest minds, wherever they may be located.
Internet2 offices are located in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Denver, Colo.; Washington, D.C.; and West Hartford, Conn. For more information, visit https://internet2.edu/ or follow @Internet2 on Twitter.
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MIAMI, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CTH Group (CTH), one of the most influential companies in the Web 3 infrastructure and blockchain ecosystem announced it is establishing its global headquarters in the City of Miami.
CTH is the holding company of three distinct businesses: Fundamental Labs, a crypto venture capital firm with over 300 portfolios; IDEG, an institutional digital asset manager; and Atlas, one of the world's largest Web 3 infrastructure service providers.
Since 2016, CTH has established a global presence across North America, Asia, and Europe.
Founder of the Group, Raymond Yuan, commented on the expansion, "Miami has proven it wants to be a global leader in the Web 3 and crypto space. It was an easy decision having seen first-hand the efforts the city is making to attract the businesses, talent and capital that drive our industry."
Under Mayor Francis Suarez, Miami has set bold ambitions to be the capital for Web 3 in the same way Silicon Valley ruled Web 2. The explosion of growth of the ecosystem, at a global scale, is fuelled by a passionate and enthusiastic community that prides itself on inclusivity and collaboration. Miami seized on the opportunity during the pandemic to lure many international conferences, forums, and events focused on Web 3, blockchain and digital assets - and the institutional investment has followed. Coupled with a growing digital asset savvy population and policies to encourage greater adoption for daily commerce, the environment in Miami is primed for rapid growth and officials expect more industry leaders such as CTH to establish headquarters or operations in the city.
Mayor Suarez commented, "We are thrilled to welcome CTH Group to the City of Miami. Establishing their global headquarters in Miami underlines the city's continued growth as the 'capital of capital' for investment and Web3 technology. Moreover, locating their global headquarters in Miami will place them at the strategic epicenter of the Web3 revolution. Miami is here to help the CTH Group as it fuels this revolution."
Raymond Yuan added, "For CTH Group to be successful we need to be close to the innovators in the space. In Miami we do not have to go far to meet entrepreneurs with new ideas, renewable energy companies hoping to collaborate with Web 3 infrastructure providers, or traditional investors looking to deploy their capital in this fast-growing sector. CTH has ambitious growth targets and our pursuit for excellence has led us to Miami to achieve them."
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Panthers’ Darnold ‘staying focused’ amid uncertain future
By STEVE REED
AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold took ample notice of the team’s pursuit of Deshaun Watson earlier this offseason. He watched as the Panthers drafted Mississippi QB Matt Corral in the third round. And, he’s heard the rumors about the team’s potential interest in Baker Mayfield or Jimmy Garoppolo. Darnold said through it all his mindset has remained the same, trying to stay focused on what he can control and blocking everything out. For now, the Panthers view Darnold as their starting quarterback. But his hold on that job is tenuous at best given his struggles last season and team owner David Tepper’s desire to stabilize the quarterback position. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/24/panthers-darnold-staying-focused-amid-uncertain-future/ | 2022-05-25T01:29:12Z |
RICHMOND, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mikado, Fiano, and Mayo…our summer colors run red, white, and Duke's. Announcing the return of Summer, Supper, Somm, a dinner series with top chefs featuring heirloom tomatoes and Virginia wines – with support from Duke's Mayo. The series runs from Atlantic coastline to Blue Ridge Mountains and DC during seven jackpot summer weeks: 6/28 - 8/18.
Village Garden RVA grows over 300 varieties of heirloom tomatoes on a vaunted acre in Hanover County, long famous for Virginia 'maters. In lieu of high production, farm and life partners David Hunsaker and Barbara Hollingsworth cultivate quality and diversity. They founded Village Garden in 2011 and specialize in forgotten gems (Mikado, named after the opera), wild color variants (El von Phuket, a pink Easter egg tomato), and Oxhearts— "my favorite of all," said Hunsaker. "The filet mignon of tomatoes."
"They're just so stunning and delicious," said Chef Brittanny Anderson, a two-time James Beard Award semi-finalist, Top Chef contestant, and owner of Metzger Bar & Butchery and Brenner Pass. "We've been using Village Garden for years. At first, it was all word-of-mouth to get them." Last season, Anderson and others created eleven tomato dinners around Richmond and Charlottesville. For 2022, the series returns with an expanded line-up: twenty-one local and day-trip-worthy events spanning the state with additional stops in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.
Events are curated by award-winning sommelier and photojournalist Jason Tesauro, with tomato and plant lore delivered by the farmers themselves.
Each chef sets their own menu, pricing, and format. Some are casual, some are fancy, all are differently delicious. It's an eating + drinking + edutainment + harvest celebration. To accommodate tomato lovers, #SSS22 happenings range the social calendar and chef spectrum: modern Latin at Cocodrilo (6/28), African-Jewish fusion at JewFro (7/27), fine Southern at Lemaire (7/22), French country at L'Auberge Chez François (8/11), and even a hip Tomato Bowl at River City Roll (7/6)!
Paired with the best tomatoes are wines from Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia's most-honored winery, owned and run by Italians since its founding in 1976. Estate Director Luca Paschina, named amongst "20 Most Admired Winemakers in North America" by Vineyards & Winery Management Magazine is a James Beard Foundation Award–nominee himself. Diners will enjoy portfolio highlights from Barboursville including a crisp Vermentino, finessed Fiano, and 95-points-plus rated blends like the Nascent (white) and Octagon (red). Barboursville's own Palladio Restaurant hosts an Italian Festa del Pomodoro on 8/5 with varieties like Piennolo del Vesuvio and Costoluto Fiorentino that promise to crush.
Collaborating on the series is one of Southern cuisine's most iconic brands: Duke's Mayo. Each event features tomato trivia, merchandise, prizes, and surprises.
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The Tunnel Fire, which has been burning across northern Arizona's Coconino County for nearly a week, has now charred more than 21,000 acres, according to the US Forest Service.
Currently, the department reports only 3% of the Tunnel Fire is considered contained.
Strong winds and dry air currents from the north and northeast have hampered the efforts of firefighters to gain control, fire managers explained in a Saturday news release, adding crews were being repositioned to respond.
Bulldozers and ground crews were working to build fire lines to halt or slow the fire's advance, officials said.
As of Saturday morning, Coconino County recorded 334 personnel on the scene with resources including 18 engines, nine crews, five bulldozers, three helicopters and one air attack plane.
The blaze started Sunday just north of Flagstaff. At least two dozen buildings have been destroyed, officials said, and residents of hundreds of homes near Flagstaff were ordered to evacuate earlier this week.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, and US Highway 89 remains closed from milepost 425 to 445.
The forest service advised drivers to not take Forest Road 244A to avoid the closure of US 89. "Maps are redirecting people around the fire using Forest Service roads, but those roads are UNSAFE and blocked off," the agency tweeted.
State of emergency in effect
A state of emergency in Coconino County declared by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Thursday remains in effect.
An estimated 2,068 people live in the evacuation area, Patrice Horstman, chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, said Wednesday. "From this, 766 households have been evacuated," along with more than 1,000 animals, Horstman said.
The emergency declaration means officials can provide needed resources to impacted communities to "respond to and recover from the fire's destruction," Ducey said in a news release.
"As strong winds fuel fires across Arizona, we are doing everything we can to keep Arizonans safe," the governor said. He went on to urge residents to "follow the guidance of fire officials, stay safe and respond to any evacuation notices."
"We will continue to monitor the situation and deploy additional resources as necessary," Ducey said.
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Paramount+ Original Animated Series Coming Exclusively to the Service This November Will Star Sydney Mikayla, Zion Broadnax, Benny Latham, Jon Jon Briones, Kathreen Khavari, Zeno Robinson, Danny Pudi, Alan Tudyk, Rory McCann, Cissy Jones and Diedrich Bader
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BURBANK, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon, Paramount+ and Entertainment One (eOne) today announced the voice actors breathing new life into original and franchise favorite characters in the upcoming Paramount+ original animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. The all-new animated series (26 episodes) introduces a new generation of Transformers robots--the first Transformers robots to be born on Earth--and together with the human family who welcomes them in and cares for them, they'll redefine what it means to be a family. Transformers: EarthSpark is set to debut exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. in November, and on Paramount+ and select Nickelodeon channels internationally. The new series joins the globally recognized Transformers powerhouse franchise.
The news was revealed during an exclusive panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 featuring voice cast members Danny Pudi (Bumblebee), Kathreen Khavari (Twitch), Zeno Robinson (Thrash), and co-executive producer Dale Malinowski and executive producer Ant Ward. Mike Cecchini (Editor-in-Chief, Den of Geek) moderated the panel, which also revealed a first look at the series.
The new voice cast and their Transformers: EarthSpark characters are:
- Sydney Mikayla (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts) as "Robby Malto," a smart 13-year-old boy with an abundance of moxie and charisma. Robby is frustrated by his family's recent move to a small town until he discovers Transformers bots and is now living the ultimate dream.
- Zion Broadnax (Day Shift) as "Morgan 'Mo' Malto," Robby's 9-year-old younger sister. Though she's emotionally mature for her age, she's able to look at everything with a wide-eyed sense of optimism and hope. For her, family comes first no matter who you are or where you're from.
- Benny Latham as "Dot Malto," the mother to Robby and Mo, surrogate mother to the Malto-bots, and wife to Alex. She's a loving mother and ex-soldier, so she can flip that switch when she's pushed.
- Jon Jon Briones (Ratched) as "Alex Malto," the father to Robby and Mo, surrogate father to the Malto-bots, and husband to Dot. He's a college professor with a Ph.D. in Transformers History who loves sharing his Filipino heritage and wealth of Transformers knowledge with his human and bot kids. He can also rattle off dad jokes like a pro.
- Kathreen Khavari (Dead End: Paranormal Park) as "Twitch Malto," an Earth-born Terran born out of primordial sludge in the cave waters of Witwicky, Pennsylvania, like her brother Thrash. She's a keen observer of everything around her.
- Zeno Robinson (Big City Greens) as "Thrash Malto," an Earth-born male Terran and a cheeky wild child. Like his sister, Twitch, he was born out of primordial sludge in the caves of Witwicky, Pennsylvania. He's a bringer of fun and good times with a happy-go-lucky attitude.
- Danny Pudi (Community) as "Bumblebee," a fun-loving veteran Autobot who serves as a mentor to the Terrans as they learn what it takes to be Transformers robots. Bumblebee has a lot to learn about being a big brother and role model. He's suddenly in a position of authority, which makes him nervous and afraid to show any cracks.
- Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) as "Optimus Prime," a courageous Autobot leader who has forged a new alliance with humans. The birth of the Terrans has given him renewed hope for the future.
- Rory McCann (Game of Thrones) as "Megatron," the father of the Decepticon faticon who believes in making any sacrifice necessary for the survival of Cybertronian civilization. He's a headstrong idealist but isn't unwilling to adjust his strategy when victory hangs in the balance.
- Cissy Jones (The Owl House) as "Elita-1," the physically gifted and confident second-in command of the Autobots. Elita-1 is fair and never overbearing to the team. She listens to everyone and is a bot the Terrans look up to.
- Diedrich Bader (Better Things) as "Mandroid," the villain. He was a scientist-soldier in the war, jaded and ultimately, very anti-Cybertronian. With this new anti-Transformer ideology, he believes Earth and its humans need his protection and surmises that the annihilation of all Cybertronians is the best for the planet.
Hasbro, maker of the Transformers: EarthSpark toyline, and a production partner on the animated series, also participated in the panel presentation.
Transformers: EarthSpark is created and co-executive produced by Dale Malinowski (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and executive produced by Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The series is developed for television by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, Big Kids Animation, Nickelodeon. Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Mikiel Houser, Executive in Charge of Production and for eOne by Kari Rosenberg.
About TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE" experiences to fans of all ages. The brand's enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Streaming Network for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
About Entertainment One
Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne's expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity. eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro's portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro's iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for all children and all families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past ten years, and one of America's Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital for the past four years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)
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Creates a Global Leader in Relocation and Move Management
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and BURR RIDGE, Ill., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIRVA, Inc. ("SIRVA") and BGRS, leading global relocation and moving providers, today announced the successful completion of their previously announced merger agreement, creating a newly-formed company named SIRVA BGRS Worldwide, Inc. ("SIRVA BGRS"). With over 4,000 employees across 77 global locations, SIRVA BGRS will have the unparalleled footprint, capabilities and expertise to service a global customer base of any size.
Tom Oberdorf, Chief Executive Officer of SIRVA BGRS, said, "Today represents an exciting milestone in bringing the long-term vision of this new organization to life. Together, SIRVA BGRS will have new opportunities and capabilities to drive an enhanced employee experience, bring increased value to mobility programs and help support global talent goals in the organizations we serve. We look forward to leveraging our combined technology investments and talented mobility team to accelerate innovation and deliver an excellent mobility experience for our clients and their employees."
About SIRVA BGRS Worldwide, Inc.
SIRVA BGRS Worldwide, Inc. ("SIRVA BGRS") is a global leader in relocation and moving services, offering solutions for the employee relocation industry. With 77 locations servicing 190+ countries, we offer an unparalleled global footprint supported by extensive product offerings and robust technology solutions that support organization's global and diverse workforces. From relocation and household goods to commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of Brands (Including SIRVA BGRS, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, SIRVA Mortgage and SMARTBOX) provide a superior relocation and moving experience to both corporate and consumer clients.
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Zoot Enterprises, Inc. provides leading commercial vehicle lender with decisioning technology.
BOZEMAN, Mont., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoot Enterprises, Inc. recently announced its partnership with Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS), the captive financial services provider for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in North America, the DTNA vehicle portfolio includes Freightliner, Western Star, SelecTrucks and Thomas Built Buses.
The partnership with Zoot, a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, fraud prevention and decision management solutions, provides DTFS with the technology necessary to offer data-driven, innovative, solutions like dynamic leasing and specialized financing for the commercial vehicle industry.
"The agility intrinsic to Zoot's dynamic platform affords DTFS the flexibility necessary to quickly adjust to the evolving needs of the commercial vehicle market," said Jason Wroblewski, Risk Analytics Manager, DTFS.
Using Zoot's state-of-the-art tools and services, they leverage precise, real-time data, resulting in a responsive decisioning experience. The automated processes and configurable functionality allow DTFS to streamline resources, eliminating redundant, manual processes and freeing up time to focus on the specific needs of logistics and transportation companies.
"Zoot has a long history of providing clients with flexible services and comprehensive technology," said Bob Lonergan, VP of Sales, Zoot. "We're pleased to work with DTFS to support their customers and further their success."
Zoot Enterprises, Inc. is a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition and decision management solutions for financial institutions. We offer comprehensive and flexible platforms for specific business needs that include loan origination, fraud detection and prevention, data acquisition and more. https://zootsolutions.com/
Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks and Thomas Built Buses. https://daimler-truckfinancial.com
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William “Bill” Robert Crabtree of Geneva, AL formerly of Houston and Temple, TX passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was 79. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pittman Funeral Home in Geneva with the Rev. Tony Rosetta officiating. Visitation with family will be from 1:00 p.m. until the service.
Bill was born in Council, Idaho on June 8, 1942, to the late Hugh Robert and Martha Davault Crabtree. He was a graduate of Missouri Valley College. During his career, Bill worked as a Human Resource Director with several different gas and oil companies. He also was Director of Human Resources for Chupik Corporation. He was a member of King Solomon Masonic Lodge No. 1427 and Temple South Rotary Club. After retiring to Geneva, he gladly served two terms on the Wiregrass Hospital Board of Directors including one term as Vice Chairman. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret Crabtree; his sister-in-law Margaret Pittman; and his brother-in-law Thomas Cook.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Anita Pittman Crabtree; his daughter Cindy Harmon (Kip) of Leander, TX; his son Michael Crabtree (Sabrina) of Camas, WA; four grandchildren, Duncan and Rylee Harmon, and Lucas and Charlotte Crabtree; his sister, Catherine Cook of Hoquiam, WA; his brother-in-law, Dr. Walter Gay Pittman (Helen) of Birmingham, AL; and daughter-in-law, Emily Bryant of Memphis, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Geneva or the Shriners Hospital for Children of Houston. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_d559cb90-c4b7-11ec-b49b-0f0257933fc2.html | 2022-04-26T11:08:25Z |
Record date for the distribution of Enhabit shares will be June 24, 2022
Distribution expected to be completed on July 1, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) ("Encompass Health"), today announced its board of directors has declared a distribution of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Enhabit, Inc. ("Enhabit"), to Encompass Health stockholders. Following the spin off, Encompass Health and Enhabit will be independent public companies.
The spin off will be effected through a pro rata distribution of all outstanding shares of Enhabit common stock to Encompass Health stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 24, 2022, the record date for the spin off. Upon completion of the distribution, each Encompass Health stockholder will receive one share of Enhabit common stock for every two shares of Encompass Health common stock held on the record date. Encompass Health stockholders will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of Enhabit common stock. The distribution is intended to qualify as a tax-free transaction to Encompass Health stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes, except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional shares.
In connection with the spin off, Encompass Health will make available an information statement to its stockholders. The preliminary information statement has been included as an exhibit to Enhabit's Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and describes Enhabit's business, certain risks of owning Enhabit common stock, and other details regarding Enhabit and the separation and distribution.
The distribution is expected to be completed on July 1, 2022, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including the Form 10 being declared effective by the SEC and other conditions described in the preliminary information statement.
Upon completion of the distribution, Encompass Health will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "EHC" and Enhabit will trade on the NYSE under the symbol "EHAB". A "when-issued" public trading market for Enhabit common stock is expected to begin on or about June 23, 2022 on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "EHAB WI", with "regular-way" trading of Enhabit common stock under the ticker symbol "EHAB" beginning on July 5, 2022.
Beginning on or about June 23, 2022 and continuing up to and including the distribution date, there will be two markets in Encompass Health common stock on the NYSE: a "regular-way" market and an "ex-distribution" market. Encompass Health common stock trading in the "regular-way" market will include an entitlement to shares of Enhabit common stock to be distributed, such that holders of Encompass Health common stock who sell Encompass Health shares regular way on or before July 1, 2022 will also be selling their right to receive shares of Enhabit common stock. Shares trading in the "ex-distribution" market under the ticker symbol "EHC WI" will trade without an entitlement to Enhabit common stock distributed pursuant to the distribution. Encompass Health investors are encouraged to consult with their financial and tax advisers regarding the specific implications of buying or selling Encompass Health common stock on or before the distribution date and the U.S. federal, state and local or foreign tax consequences of the Enhabit distribution.
No action is required by Encompass Health stockholders to receive their shares of Enhabit common stock as part of the distribution. Computershare will serve as the distribution agent, transfer agent, and registrar for Enhabit common stock.
Enhabit Investor Presentation Available Online
On June 13, 2022, Encompass Health published an investor presentation that reviews Enhabit's investment highlights, operations, financial performance, and growth prospects. The presentation is available on Encompass Health's website, at encompasshealth.com and is included as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Encompass Health with the SEC on June 13, 2022.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as financial advisors and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP are acting as legal advisors to Encompass Health.
Upon completion of the spin off of Enhabit, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) will operate 149 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is a leading national home health and hospice provider. The company operates a nationwide footprint spanning 252 home health locations and 99 hospice locations across 34 states. For more information, visit ehab.com.
Enhabit Media Contact
Erin Volbeda, 972 338-5141
media@ehab.com
Enhabit Investor Relations Contact
Jennifer Hills, 469 621-6496
jennifer.hills@ehab.com
Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts, such as those relating to the timing and effects, such as the tax-free treatment of the spin off and rebranding of the home health and hospice business and its impact on the business model, outlook and guidance, growth targets, as well Encompass Health's and Enhabit's business and financial assumptions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, Encompass Health and Enhabit, through senior management, may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such estimates, projections, and forward-looking information speak only as of the date hereof, and Encompass Health and Enhabit undertake no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon current information, involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and relate to, among other things, future events, dividend strategies, effective income tax rates, business strategy, financial plans, future financial performances, projected business results or models, ability to return value to stockholders, projected capital expenditures, leverage ratio, growth targets, acquisition opportunities, and the impact of future legislation or regulation. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated by Encompass Health and Enhabit include, but are not limited to, the possibility that the sum of the values of Encompass Health and Enhabit after separation does not exceed that of the consolidated company due to, among other things, market, regulatory and other factors; the spin off does not occur as anticipated; the potential for disruption to either company's business resulting from the spin off or preparation for the spin off, the continued spread of COVID-19, including the speed, geographic reach and duration of the spread, which could decrease our patient volumes and revenues and lead to staffing and supply shortages and associated cost increases; actions to be taken by either company in response to the pandemic; the legal, regulatory and administrative developments that occur at the federal, state and local levels; either company's infectious disease prevention and control efforts; the demand for either company's services, including based on any downturns in the economy, consumer confidence, or the capital markets and unemployment among family members; any adverse outcome of various lawsuits, claims, and legal or regulatory proceedings involving either company, including any matters related to yet undiscovered issues, if any, in acquired operations; either company's ability to attract and retain key management personnel; any adverse effects on either company's stock price resulting from the integration of acquired operations; potential disruptions, breaches, or other incidents affecting the proper operation, availability, or security of Encompass Health's, Enhabit's or vendors' information systems, including unauthorized access to or theft of patient, business associate, or other sensitive information or inability to provide patient care because of system unavailability as well as unforeseen issues, if any, related to integration of acquired systems; the ability to successfully integrate acquired operations, including realization of anticipated tax benefits, revenues, and cost savings, minimizing the negative impact on margins arising from the changes in staffing and other operating practices, and avoidance of unforeseen exposure to liabilities; either company's ability to successfully complete and integrate de novo developments, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures consistent with its growth strategy; increases in Medicare audit activity, including increased use of sampling and extrapolation, resulting in additional unpaid reimbursement claims and an increase in the backlog of appealed claims denials; changes, delays in (including in connection with resolution of Medicare payment reviews or appeals), or suspension of reimbursement for either company's services by governmental or private payors; changes in the regulation of the healthcare industry at either or both of the federal and state levels, including as part of national healthcare reform and deficit reduction (such as the Patient-Driven Groupings Model for home health) and either company's ability to adapt operations to those changes; competitive pressures in the healthcare industry and either company's response thereto; either company's ability to obtain and retain favorable arrangements with third-party payors; either company's ability to control costs, particularly labor and employee benefit costs, including group medical expenses; adverse effects resulting from coverage determinations made by Medicare Administrative Contractors regarding its Medicare reimbursement claims and lengthening delays in either company's ability to recover improperly denied claims through the administrative appeals process on a timely basis; either company's ability to adapt to changes in the healthcare delivery system, including value-based purchasing and involvement in coordinated care initiatives or programs that may arise with its referral sources; either company's ability to attract and retain nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals in a highly competitive environment with often severe staffing shortages, which may be worsened by the pandemic, and the impact on either company's labor expenses from potential union activity and staffing shortages; general conditions in the economy and capital markets, including any instability or uncertainty related to armed conflict or an act of terrorism, governmental impasse over approval of the United States federal budget, an increase in the debt ceiling, or an international sovereign debt crisis; the increase in the costs of defending and insuring against alleged professional liability claims, including claims associated with patient and employee exposures to COVID-19, and either company's ability to predict the estimated costs related to such claims; and other factors which may be identified from time to time in Encompass Health's and Enhabit's SEC filings and other public announcements, including Encompass Health's Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and Enhabit's Form 10.
Media Contact
Casey Winger, 205 447-6410
casey.winger@encompasshealth.com
Investor Relations Contact
Mark Miller, 205 970-5860
mark.miller@encompasshealth.com
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Juneteenth celebrations abound across the Hub City, West Tennessee
Residents, businesses and organizations are gearing up for celebrations across the Hub City and West Tennessee to commemorate Juneteenth. Families will be celebrating with live music, poetry, and keynote speakers while reflecting on the journey of African Americans to freedom and equality.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, signifies when those enslaved in Galveston, Texas finally got the word that they were freed, two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, following the Civil War. The U.S. first celebrated the event in Texas in 1866. U.S. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation making it a day of national observance on June 18, 2021.
The Hub City and surrounding areas in West Tennessee will offer numerous opportunities for the community to celebrate this weekend.
Celebrations will be packed with a wealth of information that will impact families for the better for years to come.
Previously:African American Heritage and Music Festival will celebrate Juneteenth
OPINION:Juneteenth is official recognition of crucial piece of Black history
Saturday
Jackson Juneteenth: 33rd Annual Freedom Day
Guest speakers, live music, children's activities, food and merchandise vendors
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
T.R. White Sportsplex, 304 N Hays Avenue, Jackson
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black American Freedom
Cemetery clean-up and fundraiser
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
670 TN-118, Dresden
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
Vendors, a food truck, and TSU / Meharry Partnership with free dental screenings and health and wellness education, hosted by the NAACP, Brownsville Haywood County Branch
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Brownsville Heritage Park on Jefferson Street in Brownsville
Juneteenth Celebration, Henning
Seasoned to the T will be cooking up a variety of seafood, soul food and pasta.
350 Moorer Ave., Henning
3rd Annual Trenton Juneteenth Celebration
10am – Sundown
8th & Lexington St. @ Old Green Projects
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black American Freedom
Performances by actor and director Flo Roach and the Nubian Theater Company Dance Troupe, Theresa Blalark, Damon Gentry and NuCreation, Jaylong Flagg, the Oak Grove Church youth praise team and the Juneteenth Celebration band; Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and fishing gear. Food will be available from Perry's BBQ and Catering.
Sponsored by: Ryan Trump and The Weakly County Reconciliation Project (WCRP)
7 p.m.
Discovery Park of America, 803 Everett Blvd, Union City
A Juneteenth Celebration
Guest Speaker: Gerard Arnold. All vendors welcomed. For more information, call 731-967-2928.
Montgomery Cultural Enrichment Center, 125 Montgomery Way, Lexington
From last year:Jackson’s first Miss Juneteenth Pageant was a part of celebrating Blackness, pride, history
More:Memories of Black Civil War soldiers honored on Madison Co. Courthouse lawn
6th Annual African-American Heritage and Music Festival
Live music, poetry, food and clothing vendors, fun for kids, and celebrating family
1 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Viking Park, Humboldt
A Juneteenth Celebration
Kids Corner, Food Truck Alley, vendors, kickball and 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 50/50 Raffle and more
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Polk Clark, 1041 Harris Street, Milan
Sunday
Juneteenth Brunch and Day Party
Brunch style day party, complete with catered brunch and bottomless mimosas
5 p.m.
Studio 615, 615 Royal Street, Jackson
6th Annual African American Music and Heritage Festival
Live music, poetry, food and clothing vendors, fun for kids, and celebrating family
12:30pm - 7:30 p.m.
Viking Park, Humboldt
Katrina Smith is an education reporter at The Jackson Sun. Send those story ideas to kmsmith@gannett.com. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/06/16/juneteenth-events-hub-city-west-tennessee-2022/7621425001/ | 2022-06-16T14:18:24Z |
88-year-old driver dies when truck crashes, catches fire
LAKE TWP. – An 88-year-old township man died in his burning truck Sunday after he drove through a fence at the Lake Township Road Department, investigators said.
John Aman Sr., who lived on Brumbaugh Street NW, was driving a pickup north on Coblentz Avenue NW when he drove through the stop sign at Midway Street NW, said Uniontown Police Lt. Nate Weidman.
Police, who were notified at 11:47 a.m., said the truck drove across Midway into the fence at the Lake Township Road Department.
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Inside the fenced area, he "drove around for a little bit," and, moving slowly, stopped a couple of times, getting out of the vehicle and getting back inside, Weidman said.
Surveillance video footage shows he slowly entered the berm of a retention pond and became stuck on a bank, the lieutenant said. Police believe the grass caught fire due to the heat from the bottom of the truck.
"The truck became fully engulfed. He perished in the fire," Weidman said.
The incident remained under investigation Monday by the Stark County Coroner's Office and Uniontown police. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/25/john-aman-sr-88-dies-after-truck-catches-fire-lake-township/7437945001/ | 2022-04-25T16:34:39Z |
NEW YORK and LONDON and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the growing drive for higher corporate governance standards – both globally and at a national market level - Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced it has commenced live operations of its new "golden copy" event notification and direct vote execution service for the Danish market. The service, delivered in collaboration with Danish central securities depositary Euronext Securities Copenhagen, enables global and domestic banks, custodians, wealth managers and local agents to streamline processes and transform operational efficiency throughout the proxy voting lifecycle in Denmark, while supporting their compliance obligations under the Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) and Denmark's updated Companies Act.
The Denmark service is the latest addition to the broad and rapidly expanding Direct Market Solutions (DMS) product suite, which focuses on traditional sub custody voting related activities. Firms using the service can depend on the timely and accurate receipt of meeting notifications sourced directly from Euronext, an extended voting window for underlying clients, and greater transparency through the confirmation of votes submitted and cast.
"With ESG as a central component for investors, the need for best-in-class governance and stewardship practices has never been stronger. Our collaboration with Broadridge will provide a more direct chain of proxy communications, and a higher level of service quality for all players," said Niels Hjort Rotendahl, CEO, Euronext Securities Copenhagen. "This comes at a pivotal time due to recent changes to the Danish Companies Act removing the need to present Power of Attorney documents, which we anticipate will lead to a significant rise in shareholder participation at meetings and require our combined services."
"It is our strategic priority to advance shareholder democracy and empower investors – institutional and retail - through the most efficient proxy voting ecosystem for both cross-border and local market participants," said Demi Derem, GM, International Investor Communications Solutions at Broadridge. "Through close collaboration with Euronext Securities Copenhagen, we have again demonstrated the importance of partnering with market leading infrastructure providers to deliver a best-in-class service that transforms and enhances the client experience, while reducing operating costs through our mutualised service model."
Broadridge is firmly committed to expanding its market coverage for proxy processing and extended voting windows, with more markets to follow in 2022 and 2023. This complements Broadridge's existing leading global voting solutions that already provide 100% coverage across 100+ markets.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than U.S. $9 trillion of equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.
For more information about us please visit broadridge.com.
Investors:
W. Edings Thibault
Investor Relations
+ 1 516-472-5129
Edings.thibault@broadridge.com
Media:
Gregg Rosenberg
Corporate Communications
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Gregg.rosenberg@broadridge.com
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Based on an original and inspiring idea by the global superstar, the OYE app will provide daily creative wellness practices in Spanish and English, starting in September
PACIFICA, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global superstar and immersive entrepreneur, J Balvin, has announced the creation of OYE, the new bilingual, interactive wellness app. Balvin, the company's co-founder and Chief Dream Officer, co-founded OYE with happiness activist and ed-tech executive, Mario Chamorro, global creative and social impact executive, Patrick Dowd, and journalist and media executive, Isaac Lee.
Members who sign up for the OYE app before it launches this September will receive a 1-year free membership to OYE's bilingual emotional wellness resources, as well as personal updates from Balvin himself.
The idea for OYE originated from Balvin's own journey with mental health and was inspired by his desire to help others overcome similar obstacles. The Grammy®-nominated and Billboard, Latin Grammy® and MTV Video Music Award-winning artist has been open about his personal experiences with mental health, an issue that is still considered taboo for much of the Latinx community, as well as for many other cultures around the world. By allowing his own experience to become the driving force behind his innovation, Balvin has turned a personally significant passion project into a platform that could dramatically improve the lives of others around the world.
"Through my own journey with mental health and wellness, I was inspired and committed to bringing resources to more people around the world. With OYE, we have created a community-focused platform that will provide engaging and accessible emotional wellness practices for all," said Balvin. "Everyone's health journey is different and deeply personal. We wanted to not only encourage and allow people to prioritize emotional and mental health, but also provide diverse opportunities to the global community to build their own worlds of wellness in creative ways."
To bring this project to fruition, Balvin has appointed personal therapist, Carlos Lopez, one of the leading psychologists in Latin America, to co-chair OYE's Wellness Council with OYE's Head of Wellness, Mari Sierra, a Mexican wellness leader and mind-body connection expert.
OYE will provide daily wellness practices in Spanish and English to help members shift their moods with guided reflections, transform negative feelings through expressive movement practices, and improve relationships through listening.
The content will be developed by OYE Creators, an eclectic community of bilingual wellness guides from throughout the Americas who bring unique perspectives and wellness practices honed through their experiences as professional healers, teachers, and artists. Balvin is deeply involved in the app's development and rollout, working alongside experts such as Lopez and Sierra.
Chamorro said, "OYE is designed for anyone who wants to feel better emotionally, physically, and socially with a special emphasis on bilingual young adults. Feeling better starts with exploring how you feel, so we want to provide members with a safe space to open up and connect with their full range of feelings. With this app, people can begin to normalize checking in with themselves every day through emotional wellness check-ins and guided wellness practices that help people work through emotions in the safety of their own home. In addition, the OYE Creators community will offer a platform for healers and artists to share creative bilingual wellness practices with much broader and more diverse audiences than ever before."
"Embodiment and social healing are central to OYE's methodology," said Sierra, "OYE is not a cure for acute mental health issues; it is a community content platform for making emotional wellness part of your everyday life through mind-body connection. Our purpose is to help the world feel better and empower the next generation to be more in touch with themselves, their bodies, and their people."
In addition to assembling a distinguished group of tech, media, and social impact powerhouses as co-founders, OYE recently raised a +$3.5mm pre-seed round. Early investors include Exile Content Studio, 17Sigma, Rodina, Expa, GreyMatter, Propeller Ventures, Gaingels, Alley Corp CEO Kevin Ryan, former Amazon executive Jeff Wilke, Future Ventures co-founder Maryanna Saenko, Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, MasterClass and Outlier.org co-founder Aaron Rasmusen, and others.
For more information on OYE and updates on its September launch, visit OYE.co or follow the company across its social platforms on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.
About OYE
OYE is a bilingual, next-generation interactive wellness app co-founded by global superstar J Balvin to empower the Latinx community with accessible wellness tools and resources to feel better, grow personally, and build a community from wherever they may be. OYE aims to provide a safe space for its members across the globe to learn how to make wellness a part of everyday life. Through uniquely crafted content and daily wellness practices in Spanish and English, OYE facilitates a balance between emotional wellness, physical health, and interpersonal relationships. To learn more, visit www.OYE.co.
About Balvin
J Balvin is a highly decorated music icon with wins across Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, Latin GRAMMY's and many others. Originally hailing from Medellín, Colombia, he has been dubbed the "Prince of Reggaeton" and is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with sales of more than 35 million records worldwide. He has steadfastly broken cultural barriers and become one of the Top 10 most-streamed artists globally developing legions of fans worldwide. With passions spanning across music, fashion, art and mental health, Balvin continues to lead the charge for representation across industries.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
J Balvin
teambalvin@jonesworks.com
OYE Contact | H+M Communications
OYE@hm-com.com
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Village Farms International, Inc. ("Village Farms" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced it has been named to Corporate Knights' inaugural Future 50: The Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada. The Future 50 is a list of the fastest growing Canadian companies whose business activities align with the transition to a global clean economy.
Village Farms was selected from a pool of 6,115 companies (1,100 public and 4,015 private) as one of 25 publicly traded companies with the highest year-over-year percentage increase in "clean revenue". (The other 25 Future 50 selections were private companies.)
"As a Company that has put the environment and sustainable agriculture practices as the heart of everything we do since it was founded more than 30 years ago, Village Farms is honored to be included in the inaugural Future 50: The Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada," said Michael DeGiglio, Chief Executive Officer, Village Farms International. "We are firm believers that what's good for the earth is good for our business, good for our employees, and good for our stakeholders. We look forward to building on our proud history of leadership and innovation in sustainable agriculture as one of the largest producers of greenhouse grown fresh produce in North America, and as a top producer of cannabidiol products internationally: cannabis in Canada and Australia, with plans to enter the Netherlands, and CBD and other cannabinoid products in the United States, as well as selected Asia-Pacific markets."
"All companies are now in the business of dealing with climate change. Our reason for devising this list is our belief in the success of these companies being pivotal to creating a more sustainable Canada, as well as acting as inspiration for other entrepreneurs," said Toby Heaps, founder and CEO of Corporate Knights.
For more information about Village Farms' commitment to the environment and sustainability, please visit: Sustainability - Village Farms International.
For more information on the Future 50: The Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada, including the selection methodology, please visit: Future 50 | Corporate Knights.
About Corporate Knights
Corporate Knights Inc. is an independent media and research B Corp committed to advancing a sustainable economy that supports both people and the planet.
Since 2002, Corporate Knights has published an award-winning quarterly magazine. It is distributed in The Globe and Mail, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. With a circulation of more than 126,000, Corporate Knights magazine is the most prominent publication dedicated to advancing a sustainable economy.
The Corporate Knights research division produces global corporate and fund rankings. Its flagship ranking is the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, released each year during the World Economic Forum.
About Village Farms International, Inc.
Village Farms leverages decades of experience as a large-scale, Controlled Environment Agriculture-based, vertically integrated supplier for high-value, high-growth plant-based Consumer Packaged Goods opportunities, with a strong foundation as a leading fresh produce supplier to grocery and large-format retailers throughout the US and Canada, and new high-growth opportunities in the cannabis and CBD categories in North America and selected markets internationally.
In Canada, the Company's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is one of the single largest cannabis operations in the world, the lowest-cost greenhouse producer and one of Canada's best-selling brands. The Company also owns 70% of Québec-based, Rose LifeScience, a leading third-party cannabis products commercialization expert in the Province of Québec.
In the US, wholly-owned Balanced Health Botanicals is one of the leading CBD brands and e-commerce platforms in the country. Subject to compliance with all applicable US federal and state laws and stock exchange rules, Village Farms plans to enter the US high-THC cannabis market via multiple strategies, leveraging one of the largest greenhouse operations in the country (more than 5.5 million square feet in West Texas), as well as the operational and product expertise gained through Pure Sunfarms' cannabis success in Canada.
Internationally, Village Farms is targeting selected, nascent, legal cannabis and CBD opportunities with significant medium- and long-term potential, with an initial focus on the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This press release also contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. We refer to such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information collectively as "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements may relate to the Company's future outlook or financial position and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the financial position, business strategy, budgets, expansion plans, litigation, projected production, projected costs, capital expenditures, financial results, taxes, plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Particularly, statements regarding future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities for the Company, the greenhouse vegetable or produce industry or the cannabis industry are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by such terms as "can", "outlook", "may", "might", "will", "could", "should", "would", "occur", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "try", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue", "likely", "schedule", "objectives", or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to risks that may include, but are not limited to: our limited operating history in the cannabis and cannabinoids industry, including that of Pure Sunfarms, Inc. ("Pure Sunfarms"), Rose LifeScience Inc. ("Rose" or "Rose LifeScience"), Balanced Health Botanicals, LLC ("Balanced Health") and our operations of growing hemp in the United States; the legal status of the cannabis business of Pure Sunfarms and Rose and the hemp business of Balanced Health; risks relating to the integration of Balanced Health and Rose into our consolidated business; risks relating to obtaining additional financing, including our dependence upon credit facilities; potential difficulties in achieving and/or maintaining profitability; variability of product pricing; risks inherent in the cannabis, hemp, CBD, cannabinoids, and agricultural businesses; market position; ability to leverage current business relationships for future business involving hemp and cannabinoids; the ability of Pure Sunfarms and Rose to cultivate and distribute cannabis in Canada; existing and new governmental regulations, including risks related to regulatory compliance and regarding obtaining and maintaining licenses; legal and operational risks relating to expected conversion of our greenhouses to cannabis production in Canada and in the United States; risks related to rules and regulations at the US federal (Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture), state and municipal rules and regulations with respect to produce and hemp, cannabidiol-based products commercialization; retail consolidation, technological advances and other forms of competition; transportation disruptions; product liability and other potential litigation; retention of key executives; labor issues; uninsured and underinsured losses; vulnerability to rising energy costs; inflationary effects on costs of cultivation and transportation; recessionary effects on demand of our products; environmental, health and safety risks, foreign exchange exposure, risks associated with cross-border trade; difficulties in managing our growth; restrictive covenants under our credit facilities; natural catastrophes; the ongoing and developing COVID-19 pandemic; and tax risks.
The Company has based these forward-looking statements on factors and assumptions about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon assumptions that management believes are reasonable based on information currently available to management, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's or the industry's actual results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the factors contained in the Company's filings with securities regulators, including this press release. In particular, we caution you that our forward-looking statements are subject to the ongoing and developing circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and future financial results.
When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities. The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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ORRVILLE, Ohio, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside best-if-used-by date.
If consumers have products matching the above description in their possession, they should dispose of it immediately.
Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit www.jif.com/contact-us or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.
This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Based on the information known to date, we are unable to estimate the financial impact of the recall either on our fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, or on our current fiscal year 2023. We will provide additional information as soon as possible.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Readers should understand that the risks, uncertainties, factors, and assumptions listed and discussed in this press release, including the following important factors and assumptions, could affect the future results of the Company and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements:
- the impact of food security concerns involving either our products or our competitors' products, including product recalls;
- the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, industry, suppliers, customers, consumers, employees, and communities;
- disruptions or inefficiencies in our operations or supply chain, including any impact caused by product recalls, political instability, terrorism, armed hostilities (including the recent outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine), extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic), or other calamities;
- risks related to the availability of, and cost inflation in, supply chain inputs, including labor, raw materials, commodities, packaging, and transportation;
- risks associated with derivative and purchasing strategies we employ to manage commodity pricing and interest rate risks;
- our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to continue operating under our capital deployment model, including capital expenditures, debt repayment, dividend payments, and share repurchases;
- our ability to implement and realize the full benefit of price changes, and the impact of the timing of the price changes to profits and cash flow in a particular period;
- general competitive activity in the market, including competitors' pricing practices and promotional spending levels;
- the concentration of certain of our businesses with key customers and suppliers, including single-source suppliers of certain key raw materials and finished goods, and our ability to manage and maintain key relationships;
- impairments in the carrying value of goodwill, other intangible assets, or other long-lived assets or changes in the useful lives of other intangible assets or other long-lived assets; and
- risks related to other factors described under "Risk Factors" in other reports and statements we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, when evaluating the information contained in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, to reflect new events or circumstances.
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MT. PROSPECT, Ill., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Pendrey, AllPoints President, announced the internal promotions as a mark of the company's growth over the past two years.
AllPoints, a global foodservice parts supplier, is proud to announce Jim Stafstrom and Eric Trelstad as new Vice Presidents of Sales. The internal promotions come as the company sees continued growth and expansion of services both at home and abroad.
Jim Stafstrom served over 14 years with AllPoints parent company Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS), and accepts the promotion from his previous position as Director of Business Development. As a Vice President of Sales, he will oversee the service agents, dealers, and buying groups in order to cultivate further industry partnerships for AllPoints.
Stafstrom's co-VP, Eric Trelstad, comes from over three decades of sales management. Due to his extensive experience in worldwide sales, service, and resale, Trelstad will lead the head AllPoints' international, web marketplace, and institutional channels.
Tom Pendrey, President of AllPoints, believes these executives with significant industry experience will lead to further domestic and global expansion for the company.
"AllPoints has grown significantly throughout the pandemic as the foodservice industry shifted its purchases to Mavrik and Franklin branded parts and supplies," said Pendrey. "The growth and global demand for our products requires additional focus and resources in support of the industry. These two seasoned executives know the industry well and will be instrumental in helping AllPoints customers uncover new sources of profit and service."
To learn more about AllPoints and their services, visit www.allpointsfps.com.
AllPoints is a global foodservice parts and supplies provider focused on helping service agents, dealers and parts resellers maximize their profits. AllPoints, a brand of Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS), is devoted since 1979 to supplying a foodservice parts advantage of lower prices and better service to its customers by offering exceptional customer service and strategic distribution channels. AllPoints is also an exclusive distributor for OEM-equivalent brand Mavrik™. For more information, please visit www.allpointsfps.com.
Media Contact:
Erin Brown
Ebrown@dfsupply.com
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The country's first project to use low income tax credit financing to build accessible housing specific to the challenges faced by people with visual impairments is scheduled to open in Spring 2024.
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Lighthouse, in partnership with Brinshore Development LLC and Landon Bone Baker Architects, will break ground on their new residential project, "The Foglia Residences at The Chicago Lighthouse," on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m.
The Foglia Residences is the first residential project directed at people who are blind or visually impaired to be financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits in the United States. The building will include 76 studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a fitness center, a community room, ground-level retail, and residential parking.
"With a tower evoking The Chicago Lighthouse's beacon of hope, The Foglia Residences will serve as a model for similar residential projects across the country," said Dr. Janet P. Szlyk, President and CEO of The Chicago Lighthouse. "For people who are blind or visually impaired, finding safe, affordable, accessible housing is more difficult than it ought to be in the United States. We are proud to be part of the solution."
Though The Foglia Residences will be an income-qualifying development open to anyone meeting certain criteria, the residential units and public areas will include features to help people with visual impairments live independently. Such features include high-contrast wall-tiles, varied floor textures to indicate room transitions, built-in voice controls, and Braille signage.
The groundbreaking will take place on the site of the new building, 1134 S. Wood Street in Chicago (the corner of Wood St. and Roosevelt Road) at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by a small reception celebrating the pioneering achievement. Key project personnel, including Dr. Janet P. Szlyk, President and CEO of The Chicago Lighthouse, David Brint, Principal at Brinshore Development, and/or representatives from Langon Bone Baker Architects, will be available for media interviews.
To schedule interviews with these executives or other parties involved with the project (including Chris Downey, a nationally recognized architect who is blind and consulted on the project), contact: Aaron Baar at 312-997-3662 or aaron.baar@chicagolighthouse.org.
About The Chicago Lighthouse
Serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and Veteran communities through innovative education, rehabilitation, employment, assistive technology, and other programs, The Chicago Lighthouse is one of the nation's most comprehensive social service organizations. For additional information, visit www.chicagolighthouse.org.
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America's #1 Lottery App Gives Chance to Win Lotto Tickets for a Week, A Month, and a Year*
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket wants to make this the luckiest year of your life. Now through September 18, 2022, Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, is giving players the opportunity to win exciting prizes, including a year's supply of lottery tickets.*
Five first-prize winners will receive free lottery credits for a year (equal to $2 in Jackpocket credits per day for 365 days) to play their national or state lottery games of choice. Additionally, there will be 15 second-prize winners who will receive free lottery credits for a month (equal to $2 in Jackpocket credits per day for 31 days) and 25 third-prize winners who will receive free lottery credits for a week (equal to $2 in Jackpocket credits per day for 7 days).
"With this sweepstakes, we wanted to create a fun and unique way to give back to all our players who trust in Jackpocket to add a little play to their day," said founder and CEO Peter Sullivan. "Jackpocket was founded on the idea that the lottery should be accessible and convenient to play. We are thrilled to give players another chance to become big winners on the app."
Lottery players who are 18 years or older and in eligible Jackpocket markets can use the code ONEYEAR at checkout in the Jackpocket app to start earning entries. From there, players can earn up to 100 entries a day through multiple methods. Players will earn one entry for every $1 played on Powerball® and Mega Millions® and two entries for every $1 played on local state lottery games. By using Jackpocket's Autoplay feature, players can double their entries for all of their lottery ticket orders.
Winners will be randomly selected on or about September 20, 2022 and announced later that month. For more information on "A Year's Supply of Free Lottery Tickets," including free entry methods and complete Official Rules, visit the Jackpocket website.
More than 1.1 million lottery players across the country have ordered winning tickets on the Jackpocket app to date, totaling over $175 million in prizes. Eighteen individual players have won prizes worth $1 million or more. Jackpocket was recently ranked the #1 free app in the entire App Store during July's historic Mega Millions run.
*According to data from AppFollow
**ABBREVIATED RULES. No purchase necessary. A purchase does not increase your odds of winning. Must be 18 years or older and a resident of Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Ohio, Texas, or Washington DC to enter. Void where prohibited. Prize is not cash and will be distributed as non-withdrawable Jackpocket credits. The total prize value represents the present-day average price to play one Powerball®, Mega Millions®, or state game ticket at $2.00 per day calculated as follows for one year, one month and one week, respectively: $730, $62, $14. To enter for free, please visit the Free Entry section in the Official Rules. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-522-4700.
About Jackpocket
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Wednesday forecast: Windy and warm today, storms tonight
Severe weather threat increases late Friday into Friday evening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A warm end to the week with an increase in low level moisture (humidity) today and tonight which will lead to more of a spring-like feel to the air Thursday and Friday. This will be the fuel for storms and especially severe weather by Friday evening.
Lightning and locally heavy rainfall will be the primary hazards through Friday morning although a few storms may produce some strong winds and hail Thursday evening out toward central Kansas. The concern is for Friday evening where all hazards are possible (hail/wind/tornadoes) so please stay updated on the forecast as we get closer to this time-frame. Of course this still being a few days out things can change. By Saturday morning many spots will have received 0.50″-1.50″ of rainfall which is certainly needed as it has been a dry month.
Today: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s-low 80s. Winds S 15-25, gusts around 35 mph.
Tonight: Showers/storms develop mainly after midnight. Lows in the mid-upper 50s. Winds S 5-15, gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow: Scattered showers/storms in the morning with an isolated chance in the afternoon where most spots will likely be dry. Highs in the 70s (low 70s for those that may get rain for most of the day and cloud cover, upper 70s for those that are dry and possibly sneaking in some sun). Winds S 5-15, gusts up to 25 mph.
Storms redevelop Thursday night but the question is how long will they last into Friday morning. Lingering rain/storms and cloud cover on Friday could impact the severe weather threat by the evening hours.
While the official forecast is still for a dry weekend, there still remains some uncertainty on rain lingering into Saturday. Think the threat for any severe weather or even lightning on Saturday will not exist but rain might, so keep checking back for updates. Highly confident Sunday will be dry before more storms return to the area early next week.
Taking Action:
- Strong winds today will lead to a fire danger threat despite an increase in humidity. Outdoor burning should be avoided if possible.
- Storms will have a higher impact during the morning hours tomorrow vs the afternoon.
- Severe weather is in the forecast late Friday into Friday evening where all hazards are possible. Keep checking back daily for updates but start thinking about your plans Friday evening and what you might be doing and what your safety action plan will be in case a warning is issued for your area.
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Babysitter charged with murder after child in her care dies, authorities say
CORINTH, Miss. (WMC/Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi say a babysitter has been arrested in the death of a 2-year-old boy.
According to the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Makallie Durham is facing charges that include capital murder and felony child abuse.
WMC reports deputies were called to a home on County Road 380 in Corinth on Tuesday evening where a 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive and an injured 11-month-old girl.
The sheriff’s office said both children were taken to the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. However, the boy died, and the girl remained hospitalized.
Investigators found that the two children were in the care of a babysitter, later identified as Durham.
Deputies said Durham also had a misdemeanor warrant out of Corinth.
The sheriff’s office didn’t immediately release the details of what led up to the child’s death that evening.
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of AKBA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: June 28, 2018 to September 2, 2020
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's lead investigational product candidate, vadadustat, was not as safe in treating non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease patients with anemia as defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, defendants overstated the clinical prospects of a Phase 3 clinical program for vadadustat; (iii) accordingly, defendants also overstated vadadustat's overall commercial and regulatory prospects; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: May 13, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/akebia-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=25568&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AKBA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is May 13, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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COLUMBUS, Ga., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release second quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on August 1, 2022. At that time, earnings materials, including the second quarter earnings release and Financial Analysts Briefing supplement, will be available, along with a financial update video from Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Max Brodén, on the company's Investor Relations website, investors.aflac.com.
Aflac Incorporated will also webcast a conference call scheduled for 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. During the webcast, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos and President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford will discuss the company's second quarter results and outlook. Mr. Brodén and other members of executive management from the U.S. and Japan will also be available to answer questions during the webcast. To listen to the conference call, please register at investors.aflac.com five to seven minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider supplemental health insurance products1. Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year. Also in 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was included on Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
1 LIMRA 2021 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report
Analyst and investor contact – David A. Young, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667, or dyoung@aflac.com
Media contact – Ines Gutzmer, 762.207.7601 or igutzmer@aflac.com
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NEW YORK and LONDON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infusive Asset Management Inc. ("Advisor"), the advisor to Infusive Compounding Global Equities ETF (the "Fund"), determined that the Fund should be closed. Based upon a recommendation by the Advisor, the Board of Trustees of Infusive US Trust (the "Trust") has approved a Plan of Liquidation for the Fund under which the Fund will be liquidated on or about June 17, 2022 (the "Liquidation Date"). The Liquidation Date may be changed without notice at the discretion of the officers of the Trust. Infusive will continue to operate its other Funds as normal.
Beginning when the Fund commences the liquidation of its portfolio, the Fund will not pursue its investment objectives or, with certain exceptions, engage in normal business activities, and the Fund may hold cash and securities that may not be consistent with the Fund's investment objective and strategy, which may adversely affect Fund performance.
Suspension of Sales and Trading. Effective as of the close of business on June 10, 2022, the Fund will no longer accept orders for the purchase of Creation Units. It is expected that June 10, 2022 will be the Fund's last full day of trading on NYSE Arca ("NYSE"). Based on this schedule, NYSE is expected to halt trading in shares of the Fund after the market close on June 10, 2022. During the period between market close on June 10, 2022 and the Liquidation Date, because the Fund's shares will no longer trade on NYSE, there can be no assurance that there will be a market for the purchase or sale of the Fund's shares.
Liquidation Process. In connection with the liquidation, any shares of the Fund outstanding on the Liquidation Date will be automatically redeemed as of the close of business on the Liquidation Date without the imposition of customary redemption transaction fees. The proceeds of any such redemption will be equal to the net asset value of such shares after the Fund has paid or provided for all of its charges, taxes, expenses and liabilities. The distribution to shareholders of these liquidation proceeds will occur as soon as practicable, and will be made to all Fund shareholders at the time of the liquidation. Additionally, the Fund must declare and distribute to shareholders any realized capital gains and all net investment income no later than the final liquidation distribution. The Advisor intends to distribute substantially all of the Fund's net investment income at the time of or prior to the liquidation. All administrative expenses associated with the liquidation and termination of the Fund will be borne by the Advisor.
Other Alternatives. Shareholders of the Fund may sell their shares of the Fund on NYSE until the market close on June 10, 2022, and may incur customary transaction fees from their broker-dealer in connection with such sales. Prior to the Liquidation Date, Authorized Participants may continue to submit orders to the Fund for the purchase and redemption of Creation Units.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Matters. Although the liquidation is not expected to be a taxable event for the Fund, for taxable shareholders the automatic redemption of shares of the Fund on the Liquidation Date will generally be treated as a sale that may result in a gain or loss for federal income tax purposes. Instead of waiting until the Liquidation Date, a shareholder may voluntarily sell his or her shares on NYSE until the market close on June 10, 2022, and Authorized Participants may voluntarily redeem Creation Units prior to the Liquidation Date, to the extent that a shareholder wishes to realize any such gains or losses prior thereto. See "Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes" in the Prospectus. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers regarding the tax treatment of the liquidation.
About Infusive:
Infusive Asset Management is a New York / London based investment manager expert in human behavior. It focuses on global brands that people are emotionally connected to and invested in. InfusiveTM harnesses it's Consumer AlphaTM research and investment framework to locate the most rewarding investments in the space. The companies they research sell products that provide happiness to consumers and tend to be characterized by stable revenue streams reflecting consumers' repeat purchase of their products. Infusive Consumer Alpha investment strategy is accessible through its Consumer AlphaTM Global Leaders Fund (UCITS).
For more information, please contact the Fund at 1-844-INF-JOYY (1-844-463-5699).
Investing in securities involves risk, and there is no guarantee of principal.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, please visit https://www.infusive.com/holdings/ to view or download a prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
The Fund is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.
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Banorte Chairman Carlos Hank González: Honors for second straight year reflect bank's advances in retail services, digital access
MEXICO CITY, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Financiero Banorte Chairman Carlos Hank González said today it received Best Retail Bank in Mexico and Best Corporate Governance awards from World Finance, an international publication specializing in the financial industry.
The honors marked the second consecutive year Banorte has won in those categories, and it was the only bank in Mexico to do so in 2022, exemplifying its customer-centric values, innovation and ability to evolve in a digital world.
"We are proud to be recognized by the prestigious international publication World Finance. We will continue to work for Mexicans, to be the best in banking in the digital world, as well as the best in corporate governance," Carlos Hank González said.
The UK-based business magazine said Banorte, the largest Mexican financial institution, continues to lead the way in the "customer-first era" of retail banking.
"Not only does it focus on hyper-personalization and offer a superior digital experience, but it also maintains an inclusive strategy for those customers who still value the traditional banking model," World Finance said.
It also said corporate governance award recipients like Banorte have "become masters of best practice, leading them to stellar business performance in a difficult economic climate."
Banorte said corporate governance is a key operating principle for the bank and that it continues to exceed regulatory requirements in this area. It said the award reflects its commitment to shareholders, prudent risk profile and a strong preference for the independence of its Board of Directors.
World Finance said banks compete in different categories depending on their specialty, such as private, commercial and retail banking. The winners have all proven themselves to be among the most innovative players in their industry, the magazine said.
About Grupo Financiero Banorte
Grupo Financiero Banorte is the largest Mexican financial institution. It offers financial services to individuals and companies through its businesses: banking, brokerage, fund operator, insurer, pension, leasing and factoring, warehouse, portfolio manager and the remittance company Uniteller. It also integrates the largest retirement savings fund in the country by asset management. Grupo Financiero Banorte is a public company listed on the main indicator of the Mexican Stock Exchange, and has 31,000 employees, more than 1,100 branches and 9,600 ATMs.
Website: carloshankgonzalez.com
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Francisco Rodríguez Daniel
Executive Director of Corporate Communication
francisco.rodriguez.daniel@banorte.com
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Chicks may be cute but can spread ugly disease
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) - As the time of year arrives when the “cheep, cheep” sound of cute chicks becomes more common, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding people baby birds can sometimes carry harmful germs even though they look clean and healthy.
“There’s no denying that poultry chicks are cute and appealing. They’re soft too. That’s why many people want to photograph, touch, hold or even snuggle with them. Unfortunately, these charming chicks can also have germs on their bodies and in their droppings,” WDH surveillance epidemiologist Matthew Peterson said.
Baby poultry are recognized as a common source of Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and other severe symptoms in humans. Some people have an increased risk for severe symptoms: young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
Wyoming regularly has cases of Salmonellosis in humans from contact with live poultry, especially in springtime.
“People in Wyoming are regularly infected with Salmonella as part of larger, multistate outbreaks involving baby poultry. It happens every year,” Peterson said. “The germs we’re concerned with are also found where birds live such as in their cages and coops. If someone puts their hands in or near their mouth after handling birds or touching the birds’ environment, they can become infected."
Tips for handling live birds include:
- Children younger than 5 years of age, elderly persons or people with weak immune systems shouldn’t handle or touch chicks or other live poultry.
- After touching live poultry or anything in the area where they are found, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. If soap and water aren’t available, use hand sanitizer.
- Don’t eat or drink around live poultry, touch with the mouth or hold closely to the face.
- Don’t let live poultry inside the house, in bathrooms or in areas where food or drink is prepared, served or stored.
- Clean equipment or materials used in caring for live poultry outside the house, such as cages or feed or water containers.
Peterson noted a different bird-related disease has been in the news lately as Wyoming is currently seeing highly pathogenic avian influenza spread among both domestic and wild birds. Bird owners should follow guidance from the Wyoming Livestock Board on preventing exposure to wild birds and should report any symptoms among their birds to their veterinarians. Hunters who handle wild birds should dress game birds in the field when possible, wear gloves when dressing birds, and wash hands with soap and water afterwards. Other individuals should avoid contact with wild birds if possible. | https://localnews8.com/life/animals/2022/04/06/chicks-may-be-cute-but-can-spread-ugly-disease/ | 2022-04-06T18:04:52Z |
SEATTLE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bsquare Corporation (NASDAQ: BSQR) today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter, ending June 30, 2022, after the close of regular market trading on August 11, 2022. A conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).
To participate in the call dial 1-888-394-8218 or 1-856-344-9221 for international callers, and reference "Bsquare Corporation Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call."
A replay will be available for two weeks following the call by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or 1-412-317-6671 for international callers; reference pin number 3195283. A live and replay webcast of the call will be available at www.bsquare.com in the investor relations section.
Bsquare helps companies build connected products that participate intelligently in their own security, deployment, operation, and management, allowing our customers to realize the full potential of a connected world. We have extensive experience designing with Windows, Linux, Android, and other embedded operating systems and now operate IoT networks ranging in size from 50,000 to more than 1 million devices for our customers. Our technology is powering devices that help people be productive, enhance quality of life, and preserve the resources of our planet. Bsquare serves a global customer base from offices in Seattle, WA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.bsquare.com.
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Bsquare Corporation
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Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88
BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years — the last two as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport — and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr., died Sunday. He was 88.
His family posted the news on social media, saying Russell died with his wife, Jeannine, by his side. The statement did not give the cause of death.
“Bill’s wife, Jeannine, and his many friends and family thank you for keeping Bill in your prayers. Perhaps you’ll relive one or two of the golden moments he gave us, or recall his trademark laugh as he delighted in explaining the real story behind how those moments unfolded,” the family statement said. “And we hope each of us can find a new way to act or speak up with Bill’s uncompromising, dignified and always constructive commitment to principle. That would be one last, and lasting, win for our beloved #6.”
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement that Russell was “the greatest champion in all of team sports.”
“Bill stood for something much bigger than sports: the values of equality, respect and inclusion that he stamped into the DNA of our league. At the height of his athletic career, Bill advocated vigorously for civil rights and social justice, a legacy he passed down to generations of NBA players who followed in his footsteps,” Silver said. “Through the taunts, threats and unthinkable adversity, Bill rose above it all and remained true to his belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.
A Hall of Famer, five-time Most Valuable Player and 12-time All-Star, Russell in 1980 was voted the greatest player in the NBA history by basketball writers. He remains the sport’s most prolific winner and an archetype of selflessness who won with defense and rebounding while leaving the scoring to others. Often, that meant Wilt Chamberlain, the only player of the era who was a worthy rival for Russell.
But Russell dominated in the only stat he cared about: 11 championships to two.
The native of Louisiana also left a lasting mark as a Black athlete in a city — and country — where race is often a flash point. He was at the March on Washington in 1963, when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, and he backed Muhammad Ali when the boxer was pilloried for refusing induction into the military draft.
In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded Russell the Medal of Freedom alongside Congressman John Lewis, billionaire investor Warren Buffett, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and baseball great Stan Musial.
“Bill Russell, the man, is someone who stood up for the rights and dignity of all men,” Obama said at the ceremony. “He marched with King; he stood by Ali. When a restaurant refused to serve the Black Celtics, he refused to play in the scheduled game. He endured insults and vandalism, but he kept on focusing on making the teammates who he loved better players and made possible the success of so many who would follow.”
Russell said that when he was growing up in the segregated South and later California his parents instilled in him the calm confidence that allowed him to brush off racist taunts.
“Years later, people asked me what I had to go through,” Russell said in 2008. “Unfortunately, or fortunately, I’ve never been through anything. From my first moment of being alive was the notion that my mother and father loved me.” It was Russell’s mother who would tell him to disregard comments from those who might see him playing in the yard.
“Whatever they say, good or bad, they don’t know you,” he recalled her saying. “They’re wrestling with their own demons.”
But it was Jackie Robinson who gave Russell a road map for dealing with racism in his sport: “Jackie was a hero to us. He always conducted himself as a man. He showed me the way to be a man in professional sports.”
The feeling was mutual, Russell learned, when Robinson’s widow, Rachel, called and asked him to be a pallbearer at her husband’s funeral in 1972.
“She hung the phone up and I asked myself, ‘How do you get to be a hero to Jackie Robinson?’” Russell said. “I was so flattered.”
William Felton Russell was born on Feb. 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a child when his family moved to the West Coast, and he went to high school in Oakland, California, and then the University of San Francisco. He led the Dons to NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956 and won a gold medal in 1956 at the Melbourne Olympics in Australia.
Celtics coach and general manager Red Auerbach so coveted Russell that he worked out a trade with the St. Louis Hawks for the second pick in the draft. He promised the Rochester Royals, who owned the No. 1 pick, a lucrative visit by the Ice Capades, which were also run by Celtics owner Walter Brown. Still, Russell arrived in Boston to complaints that he wasn’t that good.
Still, Russell arrived in Boston to complaints that he wasn’t that good. “People said it was a wasted draft choice, wasted money,” he recalled. “They said, ‘He’s no good. All he can do is block shots and rebound.’ And Red said, ‘That’s enough.’”
The Celtics also picked up Tommy Heinsohn and K.C. Jones, Russell’s college teammate, in the same draft. Although Russell joined the team late because he was leading the U.S. to the Olympic gold, Boston finished the regular season with the league’s best record.
The Celtics won the NBA championship — their first of 17 — in a double-overtime seventh game against Bob Pettit’s St. Louis Hawks. Russell won his first MVP award the next season, but the Hawks won the title in a finals rematch. The Celtics won it all again in 1959, starting an unprecedented string of eight consecutive NBA crowns.
A 6-foot-10 center, Russell never averaged more than 18.9 points during his 13 seasons, each year averaging more rebounds per game than points. For 10 seasons he averaged more than 20 rebounds. He once had 51 rebounds in a game; Chamberlain holds the record with 55.
Auerbach retired after winning the 1966 title, and Russell became the player-coach — the first Black head coach in NBA history, and almost a decade before Frank Robinson took over baseball’s Cleveland Indians. Boston finished with the best regular-season record in the NBA, but its title streak ended with a loss to Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Division finals.
Russell led the Celtics back to titles in 1968 and ‘69, each time winning seven-game playoff series against Chamberlain. Russell retired after the ‘69 finals, returning for a relatively successful — but unfulfilling —- four-year stint as coach and GM of the Seattle SuperSonics and a less fruitful half season as coach of the Sacramento Kings.
Russell’s No. 6 jersey was retired by the Celtics in 1972. He earned spots on the NBA’s 25th anniversary all-time team in 1970, 35th anniversary team in 1980 and 75th anniversary team. In 1996, he was hailed as one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players. In 2009, the MVP trophy of the NBA Finals was named in his honor.
In 2013, a statue was unveiled on Boston’s City Hall Plaza of Russell surrounded by blocks of granite with quotes on leadership and character. Russell was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975 but did not attend the ceremony, saying he should not have been the first African American elected. (Chuck Cooper, the NBA’s first Black player, was his choice.)
In 2019, Russell accepted his Hall of Fame ring in a private gathering. “I felt others before me should have had that honor,” he tweeted. “Good to see progress.”
“I cherished my friendship with Bill and was thrilled when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” Silver said in his statement. “I often called him basketball’s Babe Ruth for how he transcended time. Bill was the ultimate winner and consummate teammate, and his influence on the NBA will be felt forever. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Jeannine, his family and his many friends.”
His family said that arrangements for Russell’s memorial service will be announced in the coming days.
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What happened the other night at the Academy Awards show really saddened me. After all, I’m a child of Hollywood as much as I am a child of politics.
My mother, Jane Wyman, was a major player in Hollywood: best actress Oscar, two stars on the Walk of Fame, handprints in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. She was a little girl from St. Joseph, Mo., who made it big in Hollywood, where she worked in more than 80 movies and later starred on TV.
In 1948 she won her Oscar for best actress for playing a teenage deaf-mute raped in “Johnny Belinda.” In 1951 she was nominated for her role in “The Blue Veil” and again in 1954 for “Magnificent Obsession.”
For basically the first half of my life, I looked at my mother’s Oscar for “Johnny Belinda” on display at her house. In those days, when the Academy would commission oil portraits of the best actor and actress winners, the beautiful painting of my mother as she appeared in the role of Belinda hung above her fireplace.
When my mother would ask me — as she did when she was still only in her late-30s — what I wanted her to leave me when she died, I told her all I wanted was “Belinda.”
When she died in 2007, I got the painting and today it hangs in a wonderful spot in my house. I’m so proud of it, I show it to everyone who comes in.
When my mother was being nominated for Oscars and regularly attending the Academy Awards, the event was a class act that deserved to be called “a ceremony.” Despite the famous excesses and sexy scandals of pre-TV Tinseltown, the night was a dignified celebration of great movies and iconic people you respected.
It wasn’t a low-class affair where actors got away with hitting other actors in the face, yelling f-bombs from their tables or abusing their time on stage to preach their simplistic liberal politics or signal their superior virtue.
It’s bad enough that Hollywood’s creative community has ruined its annual awards night, but now the movie industry has announced it’s going to implement a woke quota system. The liberals in charge of Hollywood will soon be requiring movie producers to employ minimum numbers of people of color or members of the LGBTQ community before their films can even be eligible to be voted on by Academy members for an Oscar.
In other words, it’s not going to be the quality of your film or the great acting or directing that wins you honors. It’s going to be making sure your movie meets the required color, gender and sexual-orientation quotas.
In 1955, Ronald Reagan, Art Linkletter and Robert Cummings cut the ribbon and officially opened Disneyland on live TV. But today the company that has built itself into a global cultural power by entertaining our children has become embarrassingly woke. It has been removing the recorded “gendered greetings” at its theme parks and replacing “ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls” with a more “inclusive” welcome addressed to “dreamers of all ages.”
And this week a video emerged of a Disney executive producer boasting that she has been pushing a “not-at-all-secret gay agenda” for children’s animation. It’s a sad day in America that this is how low we — and Hollywood — have gone.
I’m just glad my parents are dead so they don’t have to watch what has happened to the movie industry they loved. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/michael-reagan-hollywoods-just-not-what-it-used-to-be/article_c262de5c-b362-11ec-8cf1-4738dbcd9464.html | 2022-04-04T00:58:22Z |
HOLDMEL, N.J., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, has been chosen by Doctor Anywhere, a regional omnichannel healthcare company headquartered in Singapore, to deliver timely and effective digital healthcare solutions across Southeast Asia using Vonage's Video API.
Doctor Anywhere - a tech-enabled, omnichannel healthcare service provider - is on a mission to make healthcare simple, accessible, and efficient for all. The company's digital platform enables users to manage their health easily and effectively through its mobile app. Users can consult a licensed local doctor anytime, anywhere, and get medication delivered to their doorstep within hours. Medical history, health reports, and other documents are stored in-app for easy access. Doctor Anywhere also runs in-person clinics, provides home visits and operates an in-app marketplace – DA Marketplace – for health and wellness products and services.
"High quality, uninterrupted video services are essential for us to enhance our platform's customer experience and deliver timely medical attention to our rapidly expanding user base. We're confident of strengthening our tech capabilities through the integration of the Vonage Video API, allowing us to serve our customers in a timely and effective manner," said Lim Wai Mun, founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere.
Available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and soon in Indonesia, Doctor Anywhere has 2.5 million users, 3,000 general practitioner and specialist doctors, 1,000+ key corporate accounts and more than 500 team members. In 2021, Doctor Anywhere saw 4x growth in the number of video consultations and 70% growth in the number of doctors available on the platform.1
To continue offering a seamless user experience and to cope with the rising demand for video consultations, Doctor Anywhere partnered with Vonage to enhance its video capabilities through the Vonage Video API to provide medical advice and deliver supervised self-swab COVID-19 tests over video consultations. This helps Doctor Anywhere align its services to social distancing measures, provide uninterrupted services where in-person consultations are risky and reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 infection.
"The demand for digital health services continues to surge in Asia Pacific, with the market expected to be worth $326 billion by 20302. Patients expect to have access to digital health tools - a behavioral change that has been accelerated by the pandemic. To meet this growing digital health demand, healthcare providers need to adopt dependable and robust platforms to enable fast and effective telehealth delivery," said Sunny Rao, SVP, Global Sales, Vonage.
"Vonage connects medical experts with patients in real-time, from any location and on any device, to deliver critical healthcare experiences in a safe manner. The infrastructure, built with our Video API, has enabled countless telehealth providers to provide instant medical consultations efficiently, especially in markets where in-person counseling is a challenge. We're pleased to extend this support to Doctor Anywhere as it aims to deliver seamless and quality healthcare across the region," added Rao.
The Vonage Communications Platform, which has over one million registered developers, makes it simple for businesses to use APIs to disrupt their industries and provide the type of business continuity, remote work, and remote delivery of services that are so important in today's environment. Vonage's platform is at the heart of several important transformational projects in the APAC area, and a leading necessity for entrepreneurs, thanks to its partners.
To find out more about Vonage, visit www.vonage.com.
About Vonage
Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage's Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging, Conversational Commerce, AI and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. Vonage's fully programmable unified communications and contact center applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere, providing enormous flexibility and ensuring business continuity.
Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit youtube.com/vonage.
About Doctor Anywhere
Doctor Anywhere is a regional tech-enabled, omnichannel healthcare company, on a mission to make healthcare simple, accessible, and efficient for everyone. Doctor Anywhere's digital platform bridges gaps in the healthcare ecosystem through technology and innovation, enabling users to manage their health easily and effectively through the DA mobile app. Headquartered in Singapore and with a presence in five countries across the region, Doctor Anywhere now serves more than 2.5 million (and growing) users across Southeast Asia.
1 https://doctoranywhere.com/blog/2021/12/30/2021-year-of-impact/
2 https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5561861/asia-pacific-digital-health-market-size-share?utm_source=GNOM&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_code=qkvxl3&utm_campaign=1677264+-+Asia+Pacific+Digital+Health+Market+Report+2022-2030%3a+Market+Size+is+Expected+to+Reach+%24326.7+Billion+-+Rise+in+Artificial+Intelligence%2c+IoT%2c+and+Big+Data&utm_exec=chdo54prd
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Suspicious vehicle’s passenger arrested on multiple Topeka warrants
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The passenger in a vehicle reported to officials as suspicious was arrested on Monday on various Topeka arrest warrants.
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office tells 13 NEWS that around 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, officials were called to the 3200 block of NE Happy Hollow Rd. with reports of a suspicious vehicle.
When officials arrived, they said Corey B. Sargent, 40, - a passenger in the vehicle - was arrested on several outstanding warrants for his arrest.
The Sheriff’s Office said Sargent was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections in connection with the warrants as well as an additional count of interference with law enforcement.
According to the Shawnee Co. Booking Records, Sargent was booked into jail for the following:
- Interference with law enforcement officers
- Use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia
- Driving while suspended
- Operating a vehicle without registration or with an expired tag
- Failure to wear a seatbelt
- Driving while license suspended
- Vehicle registration violations
- Vehicle liability insurance required
- Hold for another county
- Topeka Bench warrants
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Temple’s offseason agenda ramps up today when the Wildcats put on pads for their first full-contact session during an annual allotment of spring practices available to Class 5A and 6A programs.
The Wildcats, coming off a 9-3 season in 2021 that included a second straight unbeaten District 12-6A championship but also a second consecutive area-round playoff ousting, participated in a pair of acclimation days last week and now will spend the next month or so at full-throttle, taking their next step toward the 2022 campaign.
The month-long workout of 18 practices, which can include up to 12 in full pads and at full-contact in accordance with UIL guidelines, culminates with the Blue-White game at 5 p.m. May 12 in Wildcat Stadium.
Between today and that fan friendly scrimmage, the Wildcats will sort through their personnel that features cornerstones on offense and defense and plenty of potential to fill in vacancies, implement the beginning stages of any changes to blueprint Xs and Os and acclimate possible varsity newcomers to the rigors of 6A football.
“Everybody will compete for their job,” said Temple head coach Scott Stewart, now in his seventh season. “We’re trying to build depth at every position, shore up schemes, and we’ll try some different stuff and see what sticks.”
Programs that choose to bypass the full-fledged spring approach get an extra week in the fall. Stewart, however, has never wanted to trade 18 practices now for six in August.
“Getting that midyear application of football instead of going 10 months without pads, I’ve always felt was beneficial,” he said.
The Wildcats spent a majority of the early portion of the offseason, from November to February, concentrating first on toughness and strength enhancement through a refocused weight-training regimen that Stewart said had a hint of boot camp to it, before balancing that out with attention to agility and explosiveness.
Spring practice, Stewart said, is the perfect time to see what his squad built up through that experience.
“We’re not only going to see who can grasp the mental side of it but who is going to bring the wood,” Stewart said.
Anchoring the defense for a fourth season is first-team all-state linebacker Taurean York (141 tackles in 2021), the senior to be who recently committed to play at Baylor and is 12-6A’s reigning defensive player of the year. Other starting veterans on defense expected back are linemen Ayden Brown, Jaylon Jackson and Aiden Malsbury, linebacker Zion Moore and safety Naeten Mitchell, who’s entertained multiple collegiate offers.
Stewart said Damarion Willis, Deavonte Carr and O’Ryan Peoples are options to fill out a secondary that will have two new starting cornerbacks.
On offense, it’ll be the second spring for quarterback Reese Rumfield, who won the starting spot as a sophomore and looks to build on his 1,768 yards and 24 touchdowns passing from 2021 as he heads into his junior season. Luke Law, the top JV signal caller a year ago, returns for a second spring, and the QB room also will have sophomore to be Kade Stewart.
Rumfield currently is in line to be the Wildcats’ first multi-year starting quarterback since Reid Hesse (2015-16). And for the first season with Stewart at the helm, Temple has more returning starters on the offensive line than not, a group that includes Jeremiah Mungia, Agustin Silva and Endrei Sauls.
Multi-purpose four star athlete Mikal Harrison-Pilot (16 total touchdowns), who played receiver, quarterback and defensive back last season, is back not only with intentions of aiding the Wildcats in various ways once again, but also with a list of his top 12 universities — which he revealed on social media April 7 and includes TCU, Texas, Houston, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Southern California, Oregon, California, Michigan, Florida State and Baylor — following a multitude of Division I offers.
Temple will need to replace its top running back, Samari Howard — who is bound for Army-West Point and capped his career by becoming the program’s all-time leader in points and touchdowns — and find capable receivers to complement Harrison-Pilot and fill voids left by Devan Williams (Tulsa) and Tr’Darius Taylor, both of whom will graduate next month.
Scott Stewart said Jer’Vonnie Williams, Deshaun Brundage and Adrian Scott are part of a new stable of running backs, while Christian Tutson could be one answer at receiver.
“Again, we are taking a look at the depth chart and developing depth,” the coach said. “You can never be deep enough anywhere, and we’re trying to find the right combinations.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_b70bcd30-bf78-11ec-88a2-7ff0c232050d.html | 2022-04-19T06:58:56Z |
Anheuser-Busch to brew a Ukrainian beer in the US
Published: Apr. 27, 2022 at 8:47 AM CDT|Updated: 52 minutes ago
(CNN) - Anheuser-Busch is bringing Ukraine’s most popular beer to the United States.
Starting in May, Chernigivske, pronounced churnee-iskay, will be brewed in New Jersey. The beer will be sold on draft in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix.
The beer sales will go to Ukrainian relief efforts, and the company will also donate at least $5 million to humanitarian aid and organizations.
The pale golden lager is named after the hard hit Ukrainian city of Chernihiv and has been brewed there since 1988.
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Margaritaville at Sea offering free hero cruises for Florida veterans, teachers
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Margaritaville at Sea announced Wednesday that they will be offering free cruises for Florida’s heroes.
Community heroes, including active and veteran military members, first responders, law enforcement officers and educators will sail free to Grand Bahama Island.
“For your dedication to serving our communities at home and abroad, Margaritaville at Sea invites all active and veteran military, first responders, law enforcement officers and educators to sail free on a much-deserved 3-day, 2-night cruise to Grand Bahama Island,” reads a post on the company’s website.
The Heroes Sail Free offer applies only to the registered members sailing in your party. The Heroes Sail Free fare discount is applied during checkout or by clicking “View pricing by Guests.”
The “Heroes Sail Free” offer only applies to the verified member and sailings from September 9, 2022, through December 29, 2023.
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Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
- Outstanding Business Volume of $24.5 Billion -
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the availability and affordability of credit for the benefit of rural America, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
Added $1.9 billion of gross business volume, resulting in net growth of $236.0 million
Net interest income grew $14.3 million year-over-year to $69.4 million
Net effective spread1 increased 8% from the prior-year period to $60.9 million
Net income attributable to common stockholders of $39.1 million compared to $25.4 million in second quarter 2021
Core earnings1 grew 3% year-over-year to $30.7 million, or $2.83 per diluted common share
90-day delinquencies were 0.08% across the entire $24.5 billion portfolio as of June 30, 2022
"Farmer Mac delivered another quarter of strong results, generating record core earnings and demonstrating the consistency of our fundamental business model as we continue to successfully execute against our multi-year growth plan," said President & Chief Executive Officer, Brad Nordholm. "These results are again noteworthy given the current economic and market backdrop, where inflationary pressures have created heightened uncertainty across credit markets and high volatility across a broad range of prices, including key agricultural commodities. Our continued strong credit quality, solid capital position, and growing execution capability has enabled Farmer Mac to consistently deliver on our mission to bring even greater efficiencies, and lower costs, in providing financing to lenders for the benefit of their farm and ranch, agribusiness, and rural infrastructure customers. We remain confident in our ability to navigate the current environment and make the necessary investments in our infrastructure to pursue strategic growth opportunities."
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Second Quarter 2022 Results
Spreads
Net interest income for second quarter 2022 was $69.4 million, a $14.3 million increase compared to $55.1 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to a $7.8 million increase in the fair value of designated financial derivatives, a $4.3 million increase from net new business volume, and a $2.5 million decrease in funding costs. Net interest yield was 1.09% in second quarter 2022 compared to 0.94% in the prior-year period.
Net effective spread, a non-GAAP measure, for second quarter 2022 was $60.9 million, a $4.4 million increase from $56.6 million in the prior-year period. The $4.4 million year-over-year increase in net effective spread was primarily due to a $4.8 million increase from net new business volume, a $0.9 million increase in net coupon yields related to the acquisition of loan servicing rights, and a $0.4 million increase in cash-basis interest income. These factors were partially offset by a $1.4 million increase in non-GAAP funding costs. In percentage terms, net effective spread was 0.99% in second quarter 2022, compared to 1.01% in the prior-year period.
Earnings
Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders for second quarter 2022 was $39.1 million ($3.60 per diluted common share), compared to $25.4 million ($2.35 per diluted common share) in the prior-year period. The $13.7 million year-over-year increase in net income attributable to common stockholders was due to a $11.3 million after-tax increase in net interest income, a $5.1 million after-tax increase in the fair value of undesignated financial derivatives, and an increase in our release of credit losses of $0.4 million after tax. These factors were partially offset by a $2.5 million after-tax increase in operating expenses and a $0.9 million increase in preferred stock dividends.
Farmer Mac enters into financial derivatives transactions to hedge interest rate risks inherent in its business and carries its financial derivatives at fair value in its consolidated financial statements. The fair value fluctuations of these financial derivatives are not expected to have a cumulative net impact on Farmer Mac's financial condition or results of operations reported with GAAP if the derivatives are held to maturity, as is expected. Therefore, Farmer Mac uses core earnings, a non-GAAP measure that excludes the effects of fair value fluctuations, as a useful alternative measure to understand the business.
Farmer Mac's core earnings for second quarter 2022 were $30.7 million ($2.83 per diluted common share), compared to $30.0 million ($2.77 per diluted common share) in second quarter 2021. The $0.8 million year-over-year increase in core earnings was due to a $3.5 million after-tax increase in net effective spread and an increase in our release of credit losses of $0.4 million after tax. These factors were partially offset by a $2.5 million after-tax increase in operating expenses and a $0.9 million increase in preferred stock dividends.
Business Volume
Farmer Mac's outstanding business volume was $24.5 billion as of June 30, 2022, a net increase of $0.2 billion from March 31, 2022 after taking into account all new business, maturities, sales, and paydowns on existing assets. The net increase was primarily attributable to net increases of $193.0 million in the Rural Infrastructure Finance line of business and $43.0 million in the Agricultural Finance line of business.
The $16.4 million net increase in Farm & Ranch during second quarter 2022 resulted from $1.4 billion of new purchases, commitments, and guarantees, mostly offset by $1.4 billion of scheduled maturities and repayments. Farmer Mac purchased a total of $432.6 million in loans, which was primarily driven by improved borrower economics as well as a competitive, albeit an increasing interest rate environment resulting in demand for intermediate and long-term financing solutions. The $432.6 million in gross Farm & Ranch loan purchases was partially offset by $153.8 million in scheduled maturities and repayments.
Farmer Mac also purchased a total of $0.8 billion in Farm & Ranch AgVantage Securities during second quarter 2022, which primarily reflected the refinancing of maturing securities as well as financial counterparties seeking to add longer term AgVantage securities to manage their asset-liability maturity profile given recent increases in credit spreads and interest rates. The $0.8 billion in gross purchases was more than offset by $1.0 billion in scheduled maturities. Approximately $0.3 billion of the total $0.8 billion in gross purchases reflected purchases that refinanced maturing AgVantage securities and were issued at short-term tenors, which may create some volatility in AgVantage volumes throughout the year.
The $26.6 million net increase in Corporate AgFinance during second quarter 2022 resulted from $107.9 million of new loan purchases, which was offset by $81.4 million of scheduled maturities, repayments, and sales. Farmer Mac purchased a total of $85.4 million in loans, which was offset by $44.3 million in scheduled maturities, repayments, and sales. This net increase in loans was primarily due to Farmer Mac's continued focus to support loans to larger and more complex agribusinesses focused on food and fiber processing, and other supply chain production.
The $165.6 million net increase in Rural Utilities during second quarter 2022 resulted from $326.9 million of new purchases, commitments, and guarantees, which was partially offset by $161.3 million of scheduled maturities and repayments. Farmer Mac purchased a total of $196.5 million in Rural Utilities loans; electric distribution and generation and transmission comprised $161.5 million and telecommunication comprised $35.0 million, which was fueled by a competitive but increasing interest rate environment resulting in demand for long-term financing solutions for planned maintenance and capital expenditures. The $196.5 million in loan purchases was partially offset by $24.4 million in scheduled maturities and repayments.
The $27.4 million net increase in Renewable Energy during second quarter 2022 primarily reflects $35.3 million in loan purchases, partially offset by $7.9 million in repayments.
Credit
As of June 30, 2022, the total allowance for losses was $14.8 million, compared to $16.3 million as of March 31, 2022. The $1.5 million release from the total allowance for losses in second quarter 2022 was comprised of a $1.2 million release from the Rural Infrastructure Finance portfolio and a $0.3 million release from the allowance for the Agricultural Finance portfolio. The $1.2 million release from the allowance for the Rural Infrastructure portfolio was primarily attributable to updated credit loss model forecast assumptions and improvements in risk ratings. The $0.3 million release from the allowance for the Agricultural Finance mortgage loan portfolio was primarily due to a risk rating upgrade on an AgVantage counterparty.
As of June 30, 2022, Farmer Mac's 90-day delinquencies were $20.6 million (0.20% of the Agricultural Finance Mortgage Loan portfolio), compared to $63.1 million (0.70% of the Agricultural Finance Mortgage Loan portfolio) as of June 30, 2021. Across all of Farmer Mac's lines of business, 90-day delinquencies represented 0.08% of total outstanding business volume as of June 30, 2022, compared to 0.28% as of June 30, 2021.
Capital
As of June 30, 2022, Farmer Mac's core capital level was $1.3 billion, $506.3 million above the minimum capital level required by the company's statutory charter. Farmer Mac's Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.7% as of June 30, 2022.
Earnings Conference Call Information
The conference call to discuss Farmer Mac's second quarter 2022 financial results will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. eastern time on Monday, August 8, 2022, and can be accessed by telephone or live webcast as follows:
When dialing in to the call, please ask for the "Farmer Mac Earnings Conference Call." The call can be heard live and will also be available for replay on Farmer Mac's website for two weeks following the conclusion of the call.
More complete information about Farmer Mac's performance for second quarter 2022 is in Farmer Mac's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 filed today with the SEC.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In the accompanying analysis of its financial information, Farmer Mac uses the following non-GAAP measures: "core earnings," "core earnings per share," and "net effective spread." Farmer Mac uses these non-GAAP measures to measure corporate economic performance and develop financial plans because, in management's view, they are useful alternative measures in understanding Farmer Mac's economic performance, transaction economics, and business trends. The non-GAAP financial measures that Farmer Mac uses may not be comparable to similarly labeled non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by other companies. Farmer Mac's disclosure of these non-GAAP measures is intended to be supplemental in nature and is not meant to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as more important than, the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Core earnings and core earnings per share principally differ from net income attributable to common stockholders and earnings per common share, respectively, by excluding the effects of fair value fluctuations. These fluctuations are not expected to have a cumulative net impact on Farmer Mac's financial condition or results of operations reported in accordance with GAAP if the related financial instruments are held to maturity, as is expected.
Core earnings and core earnings per share also differ from net income attributable to common stockholders and earnings per common share, respectively, by excluding specified infrequent or unusual transactions that Farmer Mac believes are not indicative of future operating results and that may not reflect the trends and economic financial performance of Farmer Mac's core business. For example, we have excluded from core earnings losses on retirement of preferred stock and the re-measurement of the deferred tax asset.
Farmer Mac uses net effective spread to measure the net spread Farmer Mac earns between its interest-earning assets and the related net funding costs of these assets. Net effective spread differs from net interest income and net interest yield because it excludes: (1) the amortization of premiums and discounts on assets consolidated at fair value that are amortized as adjustments to yield in interest income over the contractual or estimated remaining lives of the underlying assets; (2) interest income and interest expense related to consolidated trusts with beneficial interests owned by third parties, which are presented on Farmer Mac's consolidated balance sheets as "Loans held for investment in consolidated trusts, at amortized cost"; and (3) the fair value changes of financial derivatives and the corresponding assets or liabilities designated in a fair value hedge accounting relationship.
Net effective spread also principally differs from net interest income and net interest yield because it includes: (1) the accrual of income and expense related to the contractual amounts due on financial derivatives that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships ("undesignated financial derivatives"); and (2) the net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives. More information about Farmer Mac's use of non-GAAP measures is available in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of Operations" in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed February 28, 2022 with the SEC.
For a reconciliation of Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders to core earnings and of earnings per common share to core earnings per share, and net interest income and net interest yield to net effective spread, see "Reconciliations" below.
Forward-Looking Statements
Management's expectations for Farmer Mac's future necessarily involve assumptions and estimates and the evaluation of risks and uncertainties. Various factors or events, both known and unknown, could cause Farmer Mac's actual results to differ materially from the expectations as expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this release, including uncertainties about:
the availability to Farmer Mac of debt and equity financing and, if available, the reasonableness of rates and terms;
legislative or regulatory developments that could affect Farmer Mac, its sources of business, or agricultural or rural infrastructure industries;
fluctuations in the fair value of assets held by Farmer Mac and its subsidiaries;
the level of lender interest in Farmer Mac's products and the secondary market provided by Farmer Mac;
the general rate of growth in agricultural mortgage and rural utilities indebtedness;
the effect of economic conditions and geopolitics on agricultural mortgage or rural utilities lending, borrower repayment capacity, or collateral values, including fluctuations in interest rates, changes in U.S. trade policies, fluctuations in export demand for U.S. agricultural products, supply chain disruptions, increases in input costs, labor availability, volatility in commodity prices, and the effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine;
the degree to which Farmer Mac is exposed to interest rate risk resulting from fluctuations in Farmer Mac's borrowing costs relative to market indexes;
developments in the financial markets, including possible investor, analyst, and rating agency reactions to events involving government-sponsored enterprises, including Farmer Mac;
the effects of the Federal Reserve's efforts to achieve monetary policy normalization and slow inflation;
other factors that could hinder agricultural mortgage lending or borrower repayment capacity, including the effects of severe weather and drought, climate change, or fluctuations in agricultural real estate values; and
the duration, mitigation efforts, spread, severity, and social and economic disruption of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the business operations of agricultural and rural borrowers, the capital markets, and Farmer Mac's business operations.
Other risk factors are discussed in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022. Considering these potential risks and uncertainties, no undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements expressed in this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release represent management's expectations as of the date of this release. Farmer Mac undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of revisions to any forward-looking statements included in this release to reflect new information or any future events or circumstances, except as otherwise required by applicable law. The information in this release is not necessarily indicative of future results.
About Farmer Mac
Farmer Mac is a vital part of the agricultural credit markets and was created to increase access to and reduce the cost of credit for the benefit of American agricultural and rural communities. As the nation's secondary market for agricultural credit, we provide financial solutions to a broad spectrum of the agricultural community, including agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, and other institutions that can benefit from access to flexible, low-cost financing and risk management tools. Farmer Mac's customers benefit from our low cost of funds, low overhead costs, and high operational efficiency. More information about Farmer Mac (including the Annual Report on Form 10-K referenced above) is available on Farmer Mac's website at www.farmermac.com.
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Reconciliations
Reconciliations of Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders to core earnings and core earnings per share are presented in the following tables along with information about the composition of core earnings for the periods indicated:
The following table presents a reconciliation of net interest income and net yield to net effective spread for the periods indicated:
The following table presents core earnings for Farmer Mac's reportable operating segments and a reconciliation to consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022:
Supplemental Information
The following table sets forth information about outstanding volume in each of Farmer Mac's lines of business as of the dates indicated:
The following table presents the quarterly net effective spread (a non-GAAP measure) by segment:
The following table presents quarterly core earnings reconciled to net income attributable to common stockholders:
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MONTRÉAL, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE)— On June 22, CAE President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Parent was named a Knight of the distinguished Ordre national du Québec, the highest honour bestowed by the Québec government, presented by Premier François Legault. Mr. Parent was also recently inducted into Québec's Air and Space Hall of Fame.
"It is truly an honour to be appointed to the Ordre national du Québec and join the ranks of pioneers who have been recognized for their significant contributions to Québec's economy and growth," said Mr. Parent.
Since joining CAE in 2005, Mr. Parent has led CAE's growth beyond creating simulation products to providing solutions, services and technologies that enhance human performance in high-stakes industries while always looking for innovative ways to give back to Québec.
Over the last two years, Mr. Parent's advocacy and leadership helped CAE strengthen its business strategy and secure its future despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. With nine acquisitions since March 2020, CAE has also significantly increased its capabilities and expanded its offering, ushering in the next generation of technology.
Committed to building technology to accelerate the development and safe adoption of world-changing innovations, Mr. Parent contributed to making CAE the first Canadian aerospace company to become carbon-neutral in 2020.
Recognized for his commitment to the community and an unparalleled passion for making the world a safer place, Mr. Parent launched a movement in Québec to accelerate vaccinations against COVID-19, which led to nearly 400,000 doses being administered in 27 centres to companies across Québec. Also under Mr. Parent's leadership, CAE employees designed and created the CAE Air1 critical care respirator.
For his extraordinary vision, ambition and leadership, Mr. Parent has also been recently inducted into Québec's Air and Space Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization that recognizes the outstanding contributions and accomplishments in aviation from individuals from Québec.
Over the years, Mr. Parent has been honoured with numerous other awards, including the Order of Canada (2020), Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame (2021) and being named Industry Leader of the Year by the Living Legends of Aviation (2022).
Every year, since 1985, the Premier of Québec has paid tribute to exceptional individuals who, through their achievements, values and ideals, have influenced Québec's growth and contributed to its renown. In 2022, Marc Parent was one of the 32 remarkable Quebecers to be appointed during the 36th award ceremony.
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a high-technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 35 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We're investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter. www.cae.com
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MACON – Long-time dairy science and youth advocate Larry Guthrie was announced as the 2022 Georgia Farm Bureau Commodity Award recipient during the GFB Commodity Conference held this week at the Stone Mountain Evergreen Conference Center. The GFB Commodity Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, is given to individuals who have supported and promoted Georgia agriculture.
The GFB Board of Directors selects the award recipient from nominees submitted by the organizations’ commodity advisory committees. Guthrie was nominated by the GFB Dairy Committee.
Guthrie, who retired as a professor in the UGA Animal and Dairy Science Program in 1999, has worked to advance dairy science and practices in Georgia for more than 50 years.
“Dr. Guthrie has been a dedicated and unwavering supporter of Georgia’s youth and dairy programs through 4-H and FFA," GFB President Tom McCall said. "He has spent decades providing leadership and education to the dairy industry. His knowledge and passion for dairy has inspired and helped develop countless producers and youths nationwide. Georgia Farm Bureau is proud to present him with the 2022 Commodity Award.”
Guthrie grew up in Bullock County, Ala., on his family’s livestock farm. He attended Jones Community College in Mississippi and McNeese State University in Louisiana. Guthrie earned a bachelor’s degree from McNeese State in 1961.
Guthrie began his extension career while attending Auburn University, where he earned a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition with a minor in biochemistry. He earned a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in ruminant nutrition. He then joined the faculty at LSU and was eventually recruited to the University of Georgia in 1977 as a professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science.
“Dairy has always been special to me,” Guthrie said. “I’d like to thank the Farm Bureau commodity committees. This is a highlight of my career, being recognized.”
As a faculty member at the University of Georgia, Guthrie was responsible for educational programs and outreach with the Cooperative Extension Service related to dairy cattle nutrition, management, replacement rearing, heat stress management, and 4-H dairy youth education. In addition, he conducted applied research and taught classes in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science.
Guthrie was a major force behind the dairy youth programs in Georgia, including the development and oversight of the successful 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging programs and the Georgia Commercial Dairy Heifer Program.
“Dr. Guthrie worked diligently to help Georgia dairy farmers develop protocol to advance into the 21st century,” GFB Dairy Committee Chairman Joel Keith said. “Through his guidance and interest, our industry has made great strides. Plus, he has mentored countless youth in education and leadership through his involvement with 4-H and FFA.”
In 1997, Guthrie began the Georgia Commercial Dairy Heifer Show, introducing more than 6,000 Georgia students to the dairy industry. Participants borrowed heifers from local dairies, which are generously loaned to keep the cost of raising and showing a heifer at a minimum. These are raised and trained by the students to participate in showmanship and conformation classes. Students exhibit at local shows and the Georgia Commercial Dairy Heifer Show in February.
Thanks to Guthrie’s vision, the program introduces the dairy industry to many students from non-farm families, inspiring many to be future leaders in the industry. Guthrie’s extensive involvement in all facets of the dairy youth programs includes serving three years as president of the Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation. He is a current member of the foundation’s board of directors and raises funds to support 4-H, FFA, and collegiate dairy educational programs.
In addition, Guthrie volunteered as dairy superintendent for the Purebred Dairy Cattle Shows at the Georgia National Fair for 25 years and continues as assistant superintendent. After he retired, Guthrie and his wife, Rachel, started a dairy youth leadership scholarship for Georgia 4-H and FFA students.
The Guthries live in Watkinsville and have two children, Larry Guthrie Jr. and Rochelle Guthrie Edmonds.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you are planning to celebrate the Fourth of July in Dallas this year, officials with the City of Dallas are wanting you to do it safely.
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Florida pilot goes overseas to help Ukrainian refugees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - As the war in Ukraine moves into its seventh month, a pilot from Franklin County, Florida, is taking to the skies to help.
John Bone is a retired airline pilot and flight instructor from Apalachicola. Right now, he’s in Europe, joining forces with the Ukraine Air Rescue team to help refugees.
Bone is the only American out of about 270 pilots from around the world who’ve volunteered to assist Ukrainians through the air rescue team. The private group flies in medicine and other supplies on the way in, and on the way out, they bring refugees to safety.
“I got in my plane and flew from Apalachicola in five days to Germany, and here I am,” Bone said.
Bone was watching the war unfold from his Apalachicola home and wanted to find a way to help. He knew a Ukrainian living just outside of Kyiv.
“I contacted him and said, ‘What can I do?’ You know at the time, they were just kind of getting started, and there really wasn’t a position for a full-time guide that justified flying from Florida all the way to Germany, but that’s changed,” he said.
The air rescue brings refugees to medical facilities throughout Germany.
“You have to be pretty organized in a supply chain concept because by the time we are landing, the passengers have to be there while we unload, and have to be brought to the plane and loaded to the plane and flown back to a destination in Germany,” Stefan Sahling, a fellow pilot and the co-founder of Ukraine Air Rescue, said.
On the flights, the passengers share the horrors of the war with Bone and the other pilots.
“It’s stories about drunk Russians sitting in the tank drinking and just picking up a rifle and start shooting people,” Bone said.
Bone wants to share with people back at home just how gruesome things really are.
“We were talking about it the other day. It’s almost like history is repeating itself. It’s like Nazis going around destroying the Jews. That’s what’s happening here,” Bone said.
Bone departs for Bonn, Germany, Friday to continue relief efforts. You can learn more about Ukraine Air Rescue on its website.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company™, today announced that its executives will attend two upcoming investor conferences:
- Bank of America Securities Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, September 8. Keith Taylor, Chief Financial Officer, will present at 10:30 a.m. PT.
- Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference on Monday, September 12. Karl Strohmeyer, Chief Customer & Revenue Officer, will present at 3:00 p.m. PT.
The presentations will be made available via webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Equinix website at www.equinix.com/investors.
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today's businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks to our business and operating results related to the COVID-19 pandemic; the current inflationary environment; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; increased costs to procure power and the general volatility in the global energy market; the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX® and xScale® data centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix products and solutions; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenues from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; risks related to our taxation as a REIT and other risks described from time to time in Equinix filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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BEIJING and HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. ("Roan" or the "Company") (OTC Pink Sheets: RAHGF and RONWF), a comprehensive solution provider for industrial operations and capital market services, announced today that the Company has entered into a cooperation framework agreement (the "Agreement") with Guodiantou (Beijing) Integrated Energy Co. ("Guodiantou"), a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation Limited, for their future strategic cooperation on investing, constructing and operating new energy storage power stations (such projects, the "Energy Storage Station Projects") initially in the Yangtze River Delta region. Through this cooperation, Roan expects the Energy Storage Station Projects to promote and improve the ecological layout of the energy storage industry, enhance the core competitiveness of industrial projects, and expand business performance and scale.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties are to form a project company or companies for the Energy Storage Station Projects, in which the Company is expected to hold a minority interest. Guodiantou will be primarily responsible for making the investment in these energy storage stations and owning the power station assets. Roan has entered into another cooperation framework agreement and a letter of intent with other third parties to facilitate the development of two industrial parks, one to be focused on new energy storage and battery manufacturing and the other on new energy storage production, system equipment manufacturing, and new materials and semiconductor, with the intent for the parks to house companies that would develop energy storage industrial projects which the Company would consult for. The Company plans to facilitate the use of these energy storage industrial projects to supply equipment and provide services in energy storage power station construction and operation as part of its cooperation under the Agreement. In addition, the Company will use its expertise in industrial operation and capital market services, including initial planning and financial consulting, to support the Energy Storage Station Projects. Details will be included in the future agreements to be entered into by the parties with respect to the Energy Storage Station Projects.
Mr. Junfeng Wang, Chairman of the Board commented "We are very excited to announce the cooperation with Guodiantou. Guodiantou, an integrated energy infrastructure investment, construction and operation enterprise, mainly focuses on the development directions of power generation, user-side energy storage infrastructure, energy storage, technological innovation, technical services and other businesses, and undertakes the important task of investing, constructing and developing new integrated energy infrastructure in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta region and the central region. Guodiantou is an important strategic partner of our industrial operation strategy of 'whole process and life cycle'. This cooperation is another breakthrough and important milestone in the development of our new energy industrial operation business following our new energy projects. These new energy projects are the new energy storage and battery manufacturing industrial park project and the industrial park project for companies engaging in new energy storage production, system equipment manufacturing, new materials and semiconductor (collectively, the "Projects"). The cooperation with Guodiantou plays an important role in connecting the downstream resources of the energy storage battery industry for our Projects, and improving the overall industrial ecological layout of the energy storage material base, energy storage battery base and energy storage equipment manufacturing base. Additionally, we could provide market operation service solutions through this cooperation to bring stable and sizeable downstream orders from this cooperation for our Projects, which would enable us to accomplish the closed loop of the whole process service, covering the whole industrial chain of the new energy industrial operation. We believe that our recent strategic partnerships are enhancing our influence and reputation in the new energy industrial operation market, and will transform into considerable financial returns in the future for our shareholders."
About Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2009, Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (OTC Pink: RAHGF and RONWF) is a comprehensive solution provider for industrial operation and capital market services. Adhering to the platform strategy of "cross collaboration, technology empowerment, sustainability and stability, and combination of operation and finance resources", the Company's services focus on the new energy, new materials, and semiconductor industries. At the same time, the Company prioritizes on the application of innovative technologies in the consumer industry with respect to financial consumption, cultural and tourism consumption, and wellness ecosystem. Roan aims to provide comprehensive solutions and supporting services for diversified institutional and local government clients across the entire industry chain. Roan has offices in Hangzhou and Beijing and subsidiaries in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing and Tianjin. For more information, please visit: www.roanholdingsgroup.com.
About State Power Investment Corporation Limited
Established in July 2015, the State Power Investment Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as "SPIC") is a large key state-owned enterprise directly under the central government of China. As one of the five major power generation groups in China and the largest solar power generation enterprise in the world, SPIC ranked 293rd among the Fortune Global 500 in 2021 with its businesses covering 46 countries and regions. SPIC has 130,000 employees and 62 subsidiary entities. More information, please visit: http://eng.spic.com.cn/
About Guodiantou (Beijing) Integrated Energy Co.
Guodiantou is an integrated energy infrastructure investment, construction and operation enterprise formed by China's State Power Investment Corporation Limited. Its main development objective focuses on power generation, user-side energy storage infrastructure, photovoltaic power generation, wind power generation, integrated smart energy, hydrogen energy, energy storage, charging piles, technological innovation, technical services and other businesses. Based in Beijing and developing nationwide, it undertakes the important task of investing, constructing and developing new integrated energy infrastructure in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta region and the central region.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among others, the consummation of the proposed transaction, and can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Examples of such statements include our plan to help develop two industrial parks with the intent they would house companies that would develop energy storage industrial projects which the Company would consult for; through cooperation with Guodiantou, the Energy Storage Station Projects will promote and improve the ecological layout of the energy storage industry, enhance the core competitiveness of industrial projects, and expand business performance and scale; the parties are to form a project company or companies for the Energy Storage Station Projects, in which the Company is expected to hold a minority interest; Guodiantou intends to purchase the equipment and products to be used in the Energy Storage Station Projects from the energy storage companies that are located in the industrial parks in which the Company operates; the cooperation with Guodiantou plays an important role in connecting and improving the downstream resources of the energy storage battery industry for our projects in Jiaxing and Shangyu, which will not only bring stable and sizeable orders for our projects in Jiaxing and Shangyu as our market operation service solution, but also enable us to accomplish the closed loop of the whole process service, covering the whole industrial chain of the new energy industrial operation; and our belief that our recent strategic partnerships are enhancing our influence and reputation in the new energy industrial operation market and will transform into considerable financial returns in the future for our shareholders. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations of the consummation of the proposed transaction, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Examples of such risks include whether we and Guodiantou can successfully negotiate and enter into cooperation agreements to implement the framework provided by the Agreement, whether any project companies will be formed as part of such cooperation, whether the Station Projects will come to fruition, whether Guodiantou will fund the Station Projects, whether the Station Projects will have demand for substantial quantities of energy storage devices; whether our planned projects in Jiaxing and Shangyu result in industrial parks, and whether energy storage companies locate within such parks; whether we can connect such companies with the Station Projects and whether as a result such companies supply substantial amounts of energy storage products to the Station Projects; and whether any success in such projects would provide considerable financial returns in the future for our shareholders. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
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NEW ORLEANS, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until April 25, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE: GATO), if they purchased the Company's securities between October 28, 2020 and January 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") and/or purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's shares pursuant to the Company's October 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
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Gatos Silver and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period and/or in the Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in conjunction with the initial public offering, violating federal securities laws.
On January 25, 2022, post-market, the Company revealed "errors in the technical report entitled 'Los Gatos Project, Chihuahua, Mexico' with an effective date of July 1, 2020 . . . , as well as indications that there is an overestimation in the existing resource model" and that on a preliminary basis, the Company estimated a potential reduction of the metal content of its CLG's mineral reserve ranging from 30% to 50% of the metal content remaining after depletion.
On this news, shares of Gatos Silver fell $7.02 per share, or approximately 68.9%, to close at $3.17 per share on January 26, 2022.
The case is Bilinsky v. Gatos Silver, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv-453.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for RYTM, FLEX, QD, SPR, and CRGE.
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BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ucommune International Ltd (NASDAQ: UK) ("Ucommune" or the "Company"), a leading agile office space manager and provider in China, today announced that at the extraordinary general meeting of the Company (the "Initial Meeting") held at 10 A.M. on August 19, 2022, Beijing time (10 P.M. on August 18, 2022, U.S. Eastern time), its shareholders approved the adjournment of the Initial Meeting to 10 A.M. on August 24, 2022, Beijing time (10 P.M. on August 23, 2022, U.S. Eastern time) ("Adjourned Meeting"), to be held in the same office at Floor 8, No.2 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. The purpose of the Initial Meeting and the Adjourned Meeting is the same and is to amend the Company's Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association currently in effect (the "Current M&A") to change the voting power of the Class B ordinary shares, par value of US$0.002 each, of the Company (the "Class B Ordinary Shares") from fifteen (15) votes for each Class B Ordinary Share to thirty-five (35) votes for each Class B Ordinary Share. Pursuant to the Current M&A, the Company obtained the ordinary resolutions of the holders of Class B Ordinary Shares to approve the proposed variation of rights of Class B Ordinary Shares set forth in the notice of the Meeting on August 2, 2022. The Company has established the close of business on August 2, 2022, Eastern time (the "Record Date"), as the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.
Dial-in details: https://meeting.tencent.com/dm/ilrnykQyOJ5T
Copies of the notice of the Meeting and the form of proxy are available on the Company's corporate investor relations website at https://ir.ucommune.com.
About Ucommune International Ltd
Ucommune is China's leading agile office space manager and provider. Founded in 2015, Ucommune has created a large-scale intelligent agile office ecosystem covering economically vibrant regions throughout China to empower its members with flexible and cost-efficient office space solutions. Ucommune's various offline agile office space services include self-operated models, such as U Space, U Studio, and U Design, as well as asset-light models, such as U Brand and U Partner. By utilizing its expertise in the real estate and retail industries, Ucommune operates its agile office spaces with high efficiency and engages in the urban transformation of older and under-utilized buildings to redefine commercial real estate in China.
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Tech innovator wins $1.7M to bring training & maintenance into the 21st century
GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Air Force wants the same 3D technology Weber provides customers for help assembling their grills. But instead of barbecuing steaks, airmen will learn to do their jobs faster. AFVentures/AFWERX is awarding BILT Incorporated a $1.7M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) to extend their investment in 3D Intelligent Instructions®. The innovation will increase readiness by improving efficiency and reducing errors.
A TACFI allows Air Force leadership to accelerate strategic investment in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) companies that generate the most demand across the force. Interactive instructions are gaining traction with end users like maintainers and technicians; with thousands of commercial products on BILT, the number of military members exposed to the app's capability is increasing. One airman used BILT to install a ceiling fan and immediately recognized the impact it could have on military maintenance.
"Innovation is critical to mission readiness," says BILT President & COO Ahmed Qureshi. He says BILT will work closely with Air Force leaders to continue testing the 3D solution in order to maximize user progress and competency. BILT's portal allows operations analysts to gather data on performance as well as user feedback. New recruits may not come as mechanically proficient as past generations, he says, "but their sweet spot is tech. They can teach themselves anything with the right tools…but those tools are not technical manuals."
BILT recently completed work on an Air Force SBIR Phase II contract. One of the primary TACFI requirements is to secure investment from the private sector. Silverton Partners, an Austin-based venture capital firm, invested in BILT last year, providing the matching funds.
"There's a valley of death between SBIR Phases II and III," says Silverton Principal Matthew Saitta. "But we're going to bridge that gap, because our service members deserve BILT."
BILT Intelligent Instructions revolutionize assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair. Users can manipulate 3D animated images on a touchscreen for optimum understanding. They can replay steps instantly or skip ahead to where they need help. For more information, download BILT on iOS or Android or go to BILTapp.com.
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WALTHAM, Mass., May 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For over a hundred years, Bentley University has celebrated each new class of graduates as they head off into the world, but this year's commencement ceremony — the first held on campus after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic — felt especially electrifying. Students and parents embraced in celebration, friends posed for pictures with maskless faces, and faculty and trustees sat together — less than six feet apart — as graduates crossed the stage to sweeping cheers.
While celebrating together as a community felt new to many after the last couple of years, the commencement drew upon Bentley's time-honored traditions and rich history. Faculty and students processed onto the football field to the sound of "Pomp and Circumstance," a tune accented by the supportive cheers of family, friends, mentors and classmates. Large video screens on either side of the stage showed videos, and students reacted happily as they spotted the familiar faces of classmates and friends. Congratulatory messages submitted via social media from friends and family across the world scrolled across the screen. "A milestone has been reached today," one message said. "Never give up! Continue learning, trying, and accomplishing as you travel along."
On a sunny and warm spring day, the university awarded undergraduate degrees to 1,154 students representing 36 states and territories and 36 countries. Approximately 8,000 people attended the university's 103rd undergraduate commencement which was held on May 21, 2022, on the football field on South Campus. A livestream option was offered for loved ones near and far who were unable to attend in person.
E. LaBrent Chrite, in his first commencement since becoming president on June 1, 2021, greeted the crowd and commended the graduates for overcoming obstacles as they pursued their undergraduate degrees during the pandemic. "You have set new benchmarks for what can be expected from a Bentley student," he said. "You were there for one another when times were tough ... I can think of no more deserving group to honor and celebrate in our first commencement back on campus than you, the Class of 2022. You should be proud of how you have succeeded in the face of so many challenges."
Valerie Mosley, founder of the financial technology platform Upward Wealth and this year's undergraduate commencement speaker, encouraged graduates to "become comprehensively wealthy" by finding what it is that "makes your spirit sing."
"Like income, giving is so incredibly important, and you will feel so much better if what you do matters, not only to yourself but to others," said Mosely, who created Upward Wealth to be an "emotionally intelligent" financial wellness benefit provider. Her company's mission and career as an investor and adviser reflect Bentley's commitment to using business for good.
Mosely acknowledged the toll that the stress of the pandemic had taken, especially on young people, and encouraged the students to be resilient and to know their worth. She spoke honestly about the self-doubt and abuse she had endured in her own life. "You aren't what's happened to you," she said. "You are what you believe you can be, and what you repeatedly try and do.
"Disappointments are going to happen," she told the students. "There is opportunity in adversity, and you have to be able to see it. When disappointment comes, what you see in the midst of that storm is magical, because that is where the returns are the greatest."
Mosley, who "believes strongly that everyone deserves to be financially healthy," received an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree.
While Mosely encouraged graduates to look to the future for inspiration, Senior Class Cabinet President Erin Buckmeier '22 encouraged her classmates to learn from the experiences and relationships of the past four years. As she recalled fun memories the class had shared together — attending a Red Sox game, a boat cruise and even a senior class trip to the Bahamas — Buckmeier reminded the class of the close community they had built and how much they had grown in their four years as Falcons.
"We would not be standing here today without the support of the faculty and staff at Bentley and our personal support systems," she said. "At the end of the day, we must also give ourselves credit for our resiliency and determination."
At the 47th annual commencement ceremony for Bentley's McCallum Graduate School of Business. later in the day, President Chrite addressed a crowd gathered inside the Bentley Arena, where the ceremony had been moved because of unseasonably warm temperatures. The university awarded 187 Master of Business Administration degrees and 339 Master of Science degrees in subjects including Accounting, Business Analytics, and Human Factors in Information Design. Degree recipients donned cassock-like gowns, and their satin-lined hoods in gold and Bentley blue bore velvet borders that reflected each recipient's field of study. Four graduates were awarded a PhD in Accounting and three students received a PhD in Business.
Robert L. Reynolds, the president and chief executive officer of Putnam Investments, a global investment management firm, offered the graduate commencement address, beginning with an impassioned call for graduates to believe in themselves and their abilities while also benefiting from collaborative work environments. "Accomplishments driven by team collaboration and creativity will almost always triumph over the results of individuals working on their own," he said. "Diversity brings powerful perspective to the table, so encourage and respect different points of view."
Reynolds encouraged the graduates to embrace change. "Most of the industries that dominate the 21st-century economy barely existed a generation ago," he said. "So, I would encourage you to relentlessly look forward. Look around the corner. The systemic changes coming in the next generation will make the changes we've seen in recent decades look like a warmup. Whatever you do, don't stand still."
President of the Graduate Student Association Elizaveta Borisova MSMA '22 said, "As graduate students, we are equipped not just to succeed in our careers, but to make a real difference with the help of our communities. Apart from new technical and social skills, it is the long-lasting friends and mentors we've gained at Bentley who will take us even further. It is the force of the Bentley community that we will cherish."
ABOUT THE GRADUATES
The Bentley University Class of 2022 includes 1,154 undergraduate students representing 36 states and territories and 36 countries and 550 graduate students representing 24 states and territories and 29 countries. Graduate degrees included 339 Master of Science degrees, 187 Master of Business Administration degrees and 24 certificates. Fifty-four students earned both their bachelor's and master's degrees this academic year. Four graduates were awarded a PhD in Accounting and three students received a PhD in Business.
Bentley University is more than just one of the nation's top business schools. It is a lifelong-learning community that creates successful leaders who make business a force for positive change. With a combination of business and the arts and sciences and a flexible, personalized approach to education, Bentley provides students with critical thinking and practical skills that prepare them to lead successful, rewarding careers. Founded in 1917, the university enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and PhD students and is set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts, 10 miles west of Boston. For more information, visit bentley.edu.
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Fed up with inaction, bipartisan pair urges leaders to put more on the floor
By Lauren Fox, CNN
The leaders of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus are ramping up pressure on their leadership in a new effort to bring a series of bills to the House floor that they argue already have bipartisan backing and could help bolster incumbents ahead of the midterm elections from attacks that Congress isn’t working.
In their plan, Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania call on their leadership to move ahead on seven areas, including an energy plan aimed at helping to lower gas prices, legislation to invest in law enforcement, a bill to support veterans’ mental health, lower prescription drug costs and invest in cancer research, and a more controversial push to block the administration on a key immigration decision.
It’s the latest example of members running for reelection in some of the toughest districts in the country trying to get major legislation across the finish line before the politics of the midterm election year overshadow what’s possible on the floor. It also comes as efforts to resurrect a Democratic-only package on energy, taxes and prescription drugs seem tenuous at best in the US Senate.
“We need to focus on commonsense, bipartisan action that can actually get done and bring folks together,” Gottheimer said. “That’s what I hear from folks back home. These are all areas where both sides can come together and actually get stuff done.”
The areas include several bipartisan pieces of legislation that members have already worked together on, bills that Gottheimer argues would have a good chance of passing of only they were to come to the floor for a vote.
The members also call on leadership to move swiftly to block the administration’s decision to end Title 42 on May 23, a flashpoint between some Democrats on Capitol Hill and the administration. The Trump-era immigration order, which has been used under former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, has allowed border officials to swiftly send migrants back to their home countries, citing a public health crisis. The order is expected to be reversed at the end of May, but the decision to end it has frustrated some front-line Democratic members, who have argued the administration still doesn’t have a sufficient plan to deal with an expected uptick in migration once the order ends. Many of the moderate Democrats up for reelection have been hammered back home by Republican attacks on immigration.
The issue of Title 42 has become a major flashpoint in the Senate, where the immigration policy delayed the passage of a $10 billion Covid-19 relief package before the recess. Republicans had insisted on a vote on an amendment that would have blocked the administration from ending the policy. But Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, had refused to allow the amendment on the floor, arguing that the immigration policy and Covid-19 funding were separate issues.
Moving ahead to block the administration on Title 42 would certainly be met with strong opposition from some progressives, who had been pushing the administration for months on the issue.
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AP sources: Donald Trump Jr. speaks with Jan. 6 committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — The oldest son of former President Donald Trump has met with the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The interview Tuesday with Donald Trump Jr. comes as the bipartisan House committee moves closer to the former president’s inner circle of family members and political advisers.
The younger Trump is of likely interest to the committee because of his proximity to his father on the day of the riot. Donald Trump Jr. was seen backstage at the rally on the White House Ellipse that took place shortly before supporters of the then-president marched to the Capitol and breached the building.
In several social media videos posted at the time of the Jan. 6 attack, Trump Jr. was seen with Kimberly Guilfoyle — then his girlfriend, now his fiancee — and other members of his family as his father prepared to make a speech that investigators believed rallied supporters to act violently that day.
The House committee has also released text messages from Jan. 6 in which Trump Jr. pleaded with the White House to get his father to forcefully condemn the riot.
“We need an Oval address. He has to lead now. It has gone too far and gotten out of hand,” Trump Jr. wrote to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Trump Jr. is one of nearly 1,000 witnesses the committee has interviewed as it works to compile a record of the worst attack on the Capitol in more than two centuries. He is the second of Trump’s children known to speak to the committee; sister Ivanka Trump sat down with lawmakers for eight hours in early April. Her husband, Jared Kushner, has also been interviewed by the committee.
Other allies of the former president have defied subpoenas from the committee and been referred to the Justice Department for potential prosecution on contempt of Congress charges. One of them, Stephen Bannon, was indicted last year after he refused to cooperate. That case is pending.
The committee of seven Democrats and two Republicans is looking to wrap up its nearly 11-month investigation and shift into the public hearing phase. Hearings are set to begin June 9 and go on for four weeks. Lawmakers expect to bring out witnesses and present evidence in an effort to educate the public on the full scope of the attack and Donald Trump’s role in it.
Trump Jr. is no stranger to congressional investigations, having testified at least three times in House and Senate investigations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
The two people who confirmed Trump Jr.’s interview with the Jan. 6 committee were granted anonymity to discuss the private session, which was not announced by the committee.
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Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri contributed to this report.
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SDVP and ZEN Master now available for live IP streaming and management
WALTHAM, Mass., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling dependable, live broadcast-quality video over any IP network, and provider of the award winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP) today announced that the company is building on its existing work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by launching in AWS Marketplace. The SDVP and Zixi ZEN Master control plane are now available for procurement, with the incremental benefit of purchasing Zixi services through AWS Marketplace counting against AWS Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) commitments, supporting cost efficiencies, streamlining budgets and simplifying purchasing when provisioning Zixi's market leading live video solutions with AWS.
AWS Media Services offer cloud-scale live video ingest and distribution capabilities, and as an AWS Partner, Zixi delivers unrivaled stream security, performance and reliability. AWS Elemental MediaConnect customers can subscribe to Zixi ZEN Master in AWS Marketplace for live video route orchestration, delivery assurance, video and connection security, latency management, quality analysis, performance reporting and operational visibility across AWS MediaConnect flows. For customers that need to extend live media workflows to include the full suite of capabilities available in the SDVP, Zixi now offers it via the AWS Marketplace private offers, within their AWS EDP commitments, allowing customers to retain full control to negotiate custom pricing based on their own objectives and commitments while retaining a direct vendor relationship with Zixi.
ZEN Master adds workflow flexibility, layered stream health visibility, stream analysis across audio-video-network parameters with reporting and automation routines that enhance the robust stability of the AWS Elemental MediaConnect service and the observability of AWS resources, applications, and services using Amazon CloudWatch data. ZEN Master already provides media companies and service providers visibility to multiple layers of telemetry with the architectural flexibility to orchestrate and interoperate with other systems and infrastructures at regional and global scale. Recent additional integrations have extended ZEN Master to include support for more sophisticated AWS Media Services workflows, enabling ZEN Master to seamlessly manage live video delivery through AWS Elemental MediaLive for advanced processing, including transcoding and stream packaging optimized for OTT video services. ZEN Master is integrated with AWS Elemental Link devices, enabling operational control and management. AWS Elemental Link delivers effortless live video contribution to AWS leveraging Zixi protocol to automatically and continuously optimize live video quality to maximize the capabilities of the connected IP network. ZEN Master also delivers integration support and operational visibility for uncompressed AWS CDI/JPEG-XS flows, ensuring end-to-end visibility throughout the live video contribution, production and delivery chain.
The SDVP on AWS unlocks support for more devices, protocols and formats for IP video delivery using the industry leading Zixi protocol, as well as built-in support for 17 other leading delivery protocols including RTP, RTP w/FEC, RIST, SRT, RTMP, WebRTC, HLS and others. The SDVP provisions live video routes in any AWS region, as well as connecting to hybrid cloud or on-prem resources. Continuously optimized congestion and network aware stream management supports ultra-low latency (>300ms) live video routes that dynamically adjust to changing packet loss and stream jitter without losing video information. The SDVP includes advanced video processing with customizable packaging, multiplexing and program mapping features. Unmatched performance is achieved with bandwidth optimized live stream bonding and industry leading hitless failover across any channel configuration and IP infrastructure. The SDVP also includes access to the Intelligent Data Platform (IDP), leveraging trained AI/ML analysis with predictive Zixi Health Score and performance anomaly detection across enormous volumes of telemetry data automating incident detection and report generation, enabling customizable and shareable RCA reporting including Zixi Blast Radius impacts analysis.
"Deploying in AWS Marketplace provides our mutual customers with very flexible pricing and everything on a single bill," said John Wastcoat, SVP Alliances and Marketing, Zixi. "With private offers that shorten procurement cycles while maintaining the direct relationship with the vendor it has benefits for vendor and customer alike."
About Zixi
Zixi provides a cloud based and on-premise Software-Defined Video Platform that enables reliable broadcast-quality video delivery over any IP network, any protocol, any cloud provider and any edge device. The company offers technologies for broadcasters, enterprises, over-the-top video providers, and mobile service providers around the world. The Zixi Platform makes it easy and economical for media companies to source, manage, localize, and distribute live events and 24/7 live linear channels in broadcast QoS, securely and at scale, using any form of IP network or Hybrid IP environments. Zixi provides enhanced control in large complex networks with ZEN Master, a live video orchestration and telemetry control plane that provides visual tools to configure, orchestrate, and monitor live broadcast channels and events across industry protocols. Over 15+ years, the Zixi Enabled Network (ZEN) has grown to over 350+ OEM and service providers and serves well over 700 media customers representing most of the top media brands around the world with 20,000+ channels delivered daily. www.zixi.com
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With the Latest Additions Performance Systems Integrations Strengthens Presence in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Systems Integration (PSI) has acquired four companies thus far in 2022, adding on to its fire and life safety platform— Statcomm Inc., General Fire, Evergreen Fire and Safety Inc. (Evergreen), and Water Metrics Co West (Water Metrics). Based in Portland, Oregon, PSI is a leading single source provider of fire and life safety services in the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and Northern California regions. The company provides customers with fire and life safety services including system inspection, service and monitoring, equipment and first-aid sales and cylinder repairs as well as installations for new construction and retrofits.
"We are thrilled to include Statcomm, General Fire, Evergreen, and Water Metrics under the PSI umbrella. We look forward to continuing to provide customers throughout Washington, Oregon, and the Bay Area with exceptional levels of service while also offering new service lines to further address customer needs," said PSI CEO, Travis Everton.
Statcomm Inc., located in Mountain View, California, was acquired in January. Statcomm provides repeating fire and life safety inspection, repair, and maintenance services—as well as installation services for new construction and retrofits to customers across various industries in the San Francisco Bay Area. PSI will continue to grow Statcomm's business and provide customers in the Bay Area with exceptional levels of service.
Evergreen, located in Mukilteo, Washington, was acquired in May. Evergreen provides fire and life safety system inspection, repair, and maintenance services and parts to customers across various industries in the greater Seattle area. PSI will continue growing the strong business Evergreen has built over the years.
"For the Evergreen team, the integration with PSI has been fantastic. The door is now open to being a full-service company. And with a larger company comes a lot of great benefits that we could not afford to give the team before," said Pat Shay of Evergreen.
General Fire, located in Spokane, Washington, was acquired in May. General Fire provides fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and suppression system services to customers across various industries in the Inland Northwest. This new addition further strengthens PSI's presence and expertise across Eastern Washington.
Water Metrics, located in Portland, Oregon, was acquired in August, and is the tenth overall addition to the PSI platform. Water Metrics provides residential and commercial customers in the greater Portland area with a variety of backflow and gauge services including testing, repair, and maintenance services, equipment sales, and installations.
PSI is committed to delivering high-quality customer service through its "single-point-of-management" compliance services for all fire and life safety installations and inspections. PSI also operates cylinder requalification, cylinder maintenance, and fire equipment parts distribution businesses under the Fire King brand. With decades of experience in the fire and life safety industry, PSI's highly qualified technicians are carefully factory-trained and NICET-certified to deliver the highest level of services. Beyond compliance, PSI's mission is to help save lives by providing meaningful fire and life safety protection and training.
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America's Second-Largest Federal Credit Union Funds a Record $18.2 Billion in Mortgages and Consumer Loans during First Half of 2022
TYSONS, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, today released financials highlighting continued financial strength in an increasingly challenging economic environment. In second-quarter 2022, PenFed originated $3.4 billion in mortgage loans and $4.1 billion in consumer loans, bringing the year-to-date totals to $9.8 billion and $8.4 billion, respectively. Consumer loans include auto loans, credit cards, personal loans and refinanced student loans.
"Helping our 2.8 million members do better financially is how we measure success," said PenFed President and CEO James Schenck. "Adding an average of 47,800 new members per month during the first six months of this year is the result of PenFed's value proposition of great rates for everyone and the dedication to member service of over 4,000 financial professionals who power PenFed forward. In a world where members have 10,000 other choices of where to conduct their financial business, PenFed's membership growth is truly remarkable. I'm extremely proud of the entire PenFed team and their performance in an extremely volatile economic environment."
Among PenFed's highlights in second-quarter 2022:
- Membership grew to over 2.8 million, adding over 130,000 net new members in the second quarter.
- PenFed's member shares grew year-over-year by $5.7 billion, which represents over 27% growth.
- PenFed continues to experience strong asset growth, achieving $36.6 billion in assets at the end of the second quarter.
- PenFed's overall loan portfolio grew year-over-year by $9.4 billion, which represents 43% growth.
- Even with the slowing market demand, PenFed's mortgage division still managed to originate $3.4 billion in the second quarter.
- The consumer lending division originated $4.1 billion for the second-quarter. This represents 31% growth over the prior year's second quarter.
- PenFed credit cards, as part of consumer lending, continued strong performance with $1.3 billion of originations in the second quarter.
- PenFed ended the second quarter with over $740 million of capital in excess of required regulatory net worth while generating $93 million of net income during the second quarter and $170 million of net income during the first half of 2022.
- Total operating expenses year to date are $5 million under budget.
In addition to accomplishing these key business milestones, PenFed donated nearly $1.2 million to charitable organizations during the first half of 2022.
"Most recently," Schenck pointed out, "we partnered with America's VetDogs to provide life-changing service dogs for veterans with disabilities; we aligned with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to provide mental wellness during our nation's mental health crisis; and we are working with the Honor Flight Network to plan the first-ever free flight for United States veterans living in Puerto Rico to visit the memorials in our nation's capital that honor their military service. True to the credit union philosophy of 'People Helping People,' we will continue giving back to the communities where our members and employees live and serve."
During the second half of 2022, Schenck acknowledged, "we expect loan demand will decline as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates. Our business priorities for the second half of 2022 are to continue building capital, deposits and liquidity while maintaining credit quality and delivering world-class service to members. Our teammates are fully engaged and working collaboratively across divisions to execute our strategic plan."
About PenFed Credit Union
Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving 2.8 million members worldwide with $36.6 billion in assets. PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services. Our mission is to empower members of our community to achieve their financial well-being. PenFed Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. To learn more about PenFed Credit Union, visit PenFed.org, like us on Facebook and follow us @PenFed on Twitter. Interested in working for PenFed? Check us out on LinkedIn. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
*Loan originations represent funded balances.
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- Total revenue of $187.5 million
- Net income of $29.6 million
- Generated cash flows from operations of $65.1 million
- Held inaugural investor day at which management highlighted its growth strategy, long-term outlook and increased financial guidance for 2022
MESA, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"This is an incredibly exciting time for the Company," said David Roberts, President and CEO, Verra Mobility. "Operationally, our businesses are generating very strong results fueled by favorable secular trends including robust travel demand that is driving improved performance in our Commercial Services business. Moreover, we had the opportunity to communicate our long-term growth strategy, financial outlook and capital allocation priorities at our inaugural investor day, which demonstrates the conviction we have in both the growth strategy and predictability of our business going forward."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was $187.5 million, an increase of 46% compared to $128.7 million for the second quarter of 2021. Organic service revenue growth was 26% which was mainly due to increase in travel volume and related tolling activity in the Commercial Services segment, and the organic growth in our Government Solutions segment which was 23%, driven by the school zone speed expansion. The recently acquired Redflex and T2 Systems contributed approximately $29 million to service revenue growth.
- Net income: Net income for the second quarter of 2022 was $29.6 million, or $0.15 per share based on 160.3 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net income for the comparable 2021 period was $4.0 million, or $0.02 per share, based on 166.0 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
- Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): Adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2022 was $0.29 per share compared to $0.10 per share for the second quarter of 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $88.8 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to $68.6 million for the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 47% of total revenue for 2022 and 53% for 2021.
We report our results of operations based on three operating segments:
- Commercial Services offers automated toll and violations management and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies and other large fleet owners.
- Government Solutions delivers automated safety solutions to municipalities, school districts and government agencies, including services and technology that enable photo enforcement related to speed, red-light, school bus and city bus lane management.
- Parking Solutions provides an integrated suite of parking software and hardware solutions to universities, municipalities, parking operators, healthcare facilities and transportation hubs in the United States and Canada.
Second Quarter 2022 Segment Detail
- The Commercial Services segment generated total revenue of $84.9 million, a 28% increase compared to $66.5 million in the same period in 2021. Segment profit was $56.4 million, a 32% increase from $42.7 million in the prior year. The increases in revenue and profit resulted from increased travel volume and related tolling activity in 2022 compared to the prior period. The segment profit margin was 66% for 2022 and 64% for the same period in 2021.
- The Government Solutions segment generated total revenue of $83.5 million, a 34% increase compared to $62.2 million in the same period in 2021. The increase was mainly due to the inclusion of Redflex operations for the full three-month period compared to only 12 days in the comparable 2021 period, and from organic growth in service revenue in the current period. The segment profit was $29.5 million, a 16% increase from $25.5 million in the prior year. The segment profit margin was 35% for 2022 and 41% for 2021.
- The Parking Solutions segment generated total revenue of $19.1 million with no comparable amounts in the prior year. The segment profit was $2.8 million with a profit margin of 15% for 2022.
First Half of 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue: Total revenue for the first half of 2022 was $357.9 million, an increase of 64% compared to $218.5 million for the first half of 2021. Organic service revenue growth was 34% which was mainly due to increase in travel volume and related tolling activity in the Commercial Services segment, and the organic service revenue growth in our Government Solutions segment which was 25%, driven by the school zone speed expansion. The recently acquired Redflex and T2 Systems contributed approximately $60 million to service revenue growth. In addition, product sales increased in 2022 by $9.9 million compared to 2021.
- Net income (loss): Net income for the first half of 2022 was $39.7 million, or $0.23 per share, based on 161.5 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net loss for the comparable 2021 period was $4.9 million, or $0.03 loss per share, based on 162.3 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $164.1 million for the first half of 2022, compared to $108.9 million in the first half of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 46% of total revenue for the first half of 2022 and 50% for 2021.
Liquidity: As of June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents were $86.4 million and we generated $65.1 million and $96.4 million, respectively, in cash flows from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Share Repurchases:
On May 7, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to an aggregate amount of $125.0 million of our outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock over the next 12 months from time to time in open market transactions, accelerated share repurchases ("ASR") or in privately negotiated transactions, each as permitted under applicable rules and regulations, any of which may use pre-arranged trading plans that are designed to meet the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
On May 12, 2022, we paid $50.0 million, which represented the aggregate amount authorized for an ASR, and received an initial delivery of 2,739,726 shares of our Class A Common Stock in accordance with an ASR agreement with a third-party financial institution. The final settlement is expected to occur during the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, at which time, a volume-weighted average price calculation over the term of the ASR agreement will be used to determine the final number and the average price of shares repurchased and retired. In addition, we paid $5.2 million and repurchased 336,153 shares of our Class A Common Stock through open market transactions during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. Our Board of Directors authorized an aggregate purchase amount of $75 million related to the open market repurchases, of which $69.8 million is available for future repurchases as of June 30, 2022. We used existing cash on hand to fund share repurchases in the second quarter of 2022.
Our share repurchases in the future depends on a number of factors, including our financial condition, capital requirements, cash flows, results of operations, future business prospects and other factors our management may deem relevant. The timing, volume and nature of such repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors and may be amended, suspended or discontinued at any time.
2022 Full Year Guidance
Any guidance that we provide is subject to change as a variety of factors can affect actual operating results. Certain of those factors that may impact our actual operating results are identified below in the safe harbor language included within Forward-Looking Statements of this press release. In addition, our recent acquisition of T2 Systems includes preliminary allocation of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Purchase price allocations are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date).
Pursuant to the press release issued on July 19, 2022 in conjunction with our investor day, we increased our full-year guidance for total revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The aforementioned new guidance ranges as previously disclosed are summarized below:
Conference Call Details
Date: August 3, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time)
U.S. and Canadian Callers Dial-in: 1-800-289-0720
Outside of U.S. and Canada Dial-in: 1-323-701-0160 for international callers with conference ID #1070500
Webcast Information: Available live in the "Investor Relations" section of our website at http://ir.verramobility.com.
An audio replay of the call will also be available until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 17, 2022, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 for the U.S. or Canada, and 1-412-317-6671 for international callers and entering passcode #1070500. In addition, an archived webcast will be available in the "News & Events" section of the Investor Relations website at http://ir.verramobility.com.
About Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The Company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The Company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which address our expected future business and financial performance, and may contain words such as "goal," "target," "future," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "project," "may," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the benefits of our strategic acquisitions, changes in the market for our products and services, expected operating results, such as revenue growth, expansion plans and opportunities, and earnings guidance related to 2022 financial and operational metrics. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) the disruption to our business and results of operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) customer concentration in our Commercial Services and Government Solutions segments; (3) decreases in the prevalence of automated and other similar methods of photo enforcement, parking solutions or the use of tolling; (4) risks and uncertainties related to our government contracts, including but not limited to administrative hurdles, legislative changes, termination rights, audits and investigations; (5) decreased interest in outsourcing from our customers; (6) our ability to properly perform under our contracts and otherwise satisfy our customers; (7) our ability to compete in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market; (8) our ability to keep up with technological developments and changing customer preferences; (9) the success of our new products and changes to existing products and services; (10) our ability to successfully integrate our recent or future acquisitions; (11) failures in or breaches of our networks or systems, including as a result of cyber-attacks; and (12) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") by Verra Mobility. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in our other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand our reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods.
Additional Information
We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and our investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com.
We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we also disclose certain non-GAAP financial information in this press release. These financial measures are not recognized measures under GAAP and are not intended to be, and should not be, considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures may be determined or calculated differently by other companies. As a result, they may not be comparable to similarly titled performance measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measurements to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measurements have been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review the reconciliations.
We are not providing a quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA included in our 2022 financial guidance above, in reliance on the "unreasonable efforts" exception for forward-looking non-GAAP measures set forth in SEC rules because certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated without unreasonable effort and expense. In this regard, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss), due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. Due to the uncertainty of estimates and assumptions used in preparing forward-looking non-GAAP measures, we caution investors that actual results could differ materially from these non-GAAP financial projections.
We use these non-GAAP financial metrics to measure our performance from period to period both at the consolidated level as well as within our operating segments, to evaluate and fund incentive compensation programs and to compare our results to those of our competitors. In addition, we also believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding financial and business trends related to our results of operations and that when non-GAAP financial information is viewed with GAAP financial information, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing operating performance. These non-GAAP measures have certain limitations as analytical tools and should not be used as substitutes for net income (loss), cash flows from operations, earnings per share or other consolidated income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
We define EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes certain non-cash expenses and other transactions that management believes are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, exclude some but not all items that affect our cash flow from operating activities.
Free Cash Flow
We define "Free Cash Flow" as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.
Adjusted Net Income
We define "Adjusted Net Income" as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude amortization of intangibles and certain non-cash or non-recurring expenses.
Adjusted EPS
We define "Adjusted EPS" as Adjusted Net Income divided by the diluted weighted average shares for the period.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
We define "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue.
The Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were not presented as they were not meaningful due to the disproportionate effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021, as previously disclosed.
Investor Relations Contact
Mark Zindler
mark.zindler@verramobility.com
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Conference will explore the future of web development, featuring major product updates and releases, expert-led talks, tailored workshops and networking events
NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence, today announced Wix DevCon 2022 which will be a unique opportunity for the developer community to interact with experts from Wix. The hybrid event is taking place September 7-8, 2022 in New York and will consist of expert talks led by industry leaders from Wix including Wix CEO, Avishai Abrahami and Chief Architect at Wix and Head of Velo, Yoav Abrahami and more.
The two-day event will bring attendees the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas from Wix's leadership and development teams. Attendees will be able to elevate and extend their development skills by exploring the newest Wix developer-centric products, tools, and technologies and they will be the first to hear about new Wix product announcements.
"Wix DevCon 2022 will bring our community of developers together for a unique insight into how Wix tools were created, how to get the most out of them, and offer the community a chance to interact and learn from one another," said Yoav Abrahami. "An immersive, differentiated and exclusive experience, attendees will have unparalleled access to the heart of development at Wix enabling them to confidently create the business capabilities they need. Furthermore, at the event, we'll unveil an exciting new product innovation that will change the future of web development at Wix."
What: Wix DevCon 2022
Location: Lavan541, 541 West 25TH Street, New York, NY 10001
When: September 7-8, 2022
Time: 8:00 am ET - 4:00 pm ET
Registration: Register here
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to have full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
For more about Wix, please visit our Press Room.
Media Relations Contact: PR@wix.com
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Gas prices likely kept US inflation painfully high in May
WASHINGTON (AP) — The costs of gas, food and other necessities likely shot up in May, giving Americans no respite from the worst outbreak of inflation in four decades.
Economists have forecast that overall consumer prices jumped 8.2% last month compared with a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet. That would be barely below the 8.3% year-over-year surge in April and the 8.5% increase in March, which was the most since 1982.
And on a month-to-month basis, prices are expected to have jumped 0.7% from April to May, up sharply from a 0.3% increase from March to April. The acceleration would almost certainly be due to gas prices, which had declined in April but leaped more than 10% in May alone and have since reached an average of nearly $5 a gallon nationwide.
America’s rampant inflation is imposing severe financial pressures on families, forcing them to pay much more for such items as food, gas and rent and reducing their ability to afford discretionary items, from haircuts to entertainment. Lower-income and Black and Hispanic Americans, in particular, are struggling because, on average, a larger proportion of their income is consumed by necessities.
High inflation has also forced the Federal Reserve into what will likely be the fastest series of interest rate hikes in three decades. By raising borrowing costs aggressively, the Fed hopes to cool spending and growth enough to curb inflation without tipping the economy into a recession. For the Fed, it will be a difficult balancing act.
Surveys show that Americans regard high inflation as the nation’s top problem, and a substantial majority disapprove of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy. Congressional Republicans are hammering Democrats on the issue in the run-up to the fall midterm elections.
Inflation has remained high even as the sources of rising prices have shifted. Initially, robust demand for goods from Americans who were stuck at home for months after COVID hit caused shortages and supply chain snarls and drove up prices for cars, furniture and appliances.
Now, as Americans resume spending on services, including travel, entertainment and dining out, the costs of airline tickets, hotel rooms and restaurant meals have soared. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further accelerated the prices of oil and natural gas. And with China now easing strict COVID lockdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere, more of its citizens are driving, thereby sending oil prices up even further.
Yet Friday’s report on consumer inflation may contain some encouraging signs. Economists expect “core” inflation — which excludes volatile prices for food and energy — to slow. On a year-over-year basis, economists have estimated that core prices rose 5.9% in May, down from a 6.2% annual rate in April. It would be the second straight month that this figure has weakened. Economists closely track core inflation because it’s considered a better gauge of future price changes.
The cost of used cars, which skyrocketed in 2020 and 2021 as shortages of semiconductors sharply reduced the availability of new cars, has fallen for three straight months. And clothing and appliance costs both dropped in April.
Goods prices are expected to fall further in the coming months. Many large retailers, including Target, Walmart and Macy’s, have reported that they’re now stuck with too much of the patio furniture, electronics and other goods that they ordered when those items were in heavier demand and will have to discount them.
Even so, rising gas prices are eroding the finances of millions of Americans. Prices at the pump are averaging nearly $5 a gallon nationwide and edging closer to the inflation-adjusted record of about $5.40 reached in 2008.
Research by the Bank of America Institute, which uses anonymous data from millions of their customers’ credit and debit card accounts, shows spending on gas eating up a larger share of consumers’ budgets and crowding out their ability to buy other items.
For lower-income households — defined as those with incomes below $50,000 — spending on gas reached nearly 10% of all spending on credit and debit cards in the last week of May, the institute said in a report this week. That’s up from about 7.5% in February, a steep increase in such a short period.
Spending by all the bank’s customers on long-lasting goods like furniture, electronics and home improvement has plunged from a year ago, the institute found. But their spending on plane tickets, hotels and entertainment has continued to rise.
Economists have pointed to that shift in spending from goods to services as a trend that should help lower inflation by year’s end. But with wages rising steadily for many workers, prices are rising in services as well.
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Amazon: IMDb TV will be renamed Amazon Freevee
(AP) - Amazon announced Wednesday its free streaming service IMDb TV will be renamed Amazon Freevee.
The new name will take effect on April 27, the company said in a news release.
The retailer said the streaming service will also expand its original programming by 70% in 2022, with spinoffs of shows such as “Bosch: Legacy” and other series. It will also add more original movies.
Amazon.com Inc. said the ad-supported service has tripled its monthly active users in the past two years and is expected to launch in Germany later this year.
“We’re looking forward to building on this momentum with an increasing slate of inventive and broadly appealing Originals, and are excited to establish Freevee as the premier AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) service with content audiences crave,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, said in the news release.
Wednesday’s announcement comes as the retail giant embraces a path to boost its streaming services. Last month, the company closed an $8.5 billion deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM, making it Amazon’s second-largest acquisition following its $13.7 billion deal with Whole Foods in 2017. That acquisition was targeted to make the company better compete against Netflix and Disney+.
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BEAR AWARE: Missouri Highway Patrol encourages driver safety as state bear population grows
BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) -The Missouri Highway Patrol says as the state’s bear population grows, it’s likely bears will try to get across our highways.
“Bears are big animals, and they can move fast,” said Francis Skalicky with the Missouri Department of Conservation. “Depending on the layout of the road, vehicles can move faster. The chance of that bear getting out of the way is not very good.”
Skalicky says Missouri’s bear population is increasing by about nine percent yearly.
”That’s a pretty good growth rate, and when you have a good growth rate, you’re going to have a range that’s expanding,” Skalicky said. “In other words, bears getting into areas that are not ideal habitat, but still livable.”
MDC officials say this time of year, bear activity can be seen at any time of day. That’s why it’s important to eliminate distractions when driving to prevent crashes involving wildlife.
”Not being on your phone, not looking around inside your car, “ said Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper Samuel Carpenter. “We always want your eyes up and out the windshield of things that might come out in the roadway.”
Trooper Carpenter says an injured animal can be potentially dangerous, so if you strike a bear, don’t approach it.
“Don’t try to console it, don’t go check on it,” Carpenter said.
Skalicky says you should call 911 or your nearest conservation number.
“You don’t need to do anything yourself.”
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MADRID, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yadea (01585:HK), the world's leading electric two-wheeler brand, launched its latest offering in the popular Guanneng range. The all-new Guanneng 3 represents a new generation of long-range, intelligent electric vehicles and features breakthrough long-lasting battery technology.
Yadea just debuted in Spain last week with a full range of products. With the official launch of the Guanneng 3, designed and engineered in collaboration with industry leaders, it is expected to continue the reputation of the Guanneng range as being a market leader.
"Featuring outstanding range and performance, the Guanneng 3 is an important addition to the comprehensive Yadea product suite and will play an integral part in the brand's development moving forwards," said Edward Vlutters, the Vice General Manager of Yadea Europe.
With the unveiling of the Guanneng 3, Yadea released details of key technology breakthroughs, including the world's first TTFAR 3.0, with leading TTFAR intelligent driving electronic control core, temperature-sensing charger, gallium nitride charger, and TTFAR motor range extension system.
At the launch event, Yadea demonstrated the industry's first TTFAR graphene 3rd generation batteries, with 30% more power than previous-generation lead-acid batteries, and TTFAR carbon fiber 2.0 lithium battery which utilizes carbon nano fiber material to improve energy density for more efficient conduction and a super large capacity.
Additionally, the company showed off four major system upgrades of the Yadea Smart Lamp for unparalleled nighttime illumination, TTFAR anti-skid tires, an expert self-balancing system ensuring the center of the gravity remains in the center of the vehicle, and smart unlock, enabling a safer and more convenient riding experience.
Yadea vehicles are also visually impressive, with the Guanneng 3 adhering to three concepts of youth, technology, and performance, presenting a clean and sharp aesthetic and featuring a new embedded logo co-designed by YANG DESIGN led by Forbes China's most influential industrial designer Jamy Yang
As a global electric vehicle powerhouse, Yadea places the highest of standards on new product releases. The company is committed to extensive product research and development in the pursuit of creating riding experiences that satisfy all users. In this pursuit, Yadea is constantly raising the standards for vehicle manufacturing, seeking to lead the entire industry with the new and comprehensive Guanneng technology system.
Since first launching in 2020, the Guanneng series has been a testament to the company's commitment to quality excellence for both battery life and power. The internal R&D team of 1,000 strong lead the development of integrating automative-grade concepts, battery, charging, motor upgrades, and electronic control configuration, and are the first in the industry to use graphene in batteries. The Guanneng series recorded sales of over 3 million throughout 2021, with a total of over 7 million in sales to date.
Moving forward, the company is committed to bringing the innovative and powerful Guanneng 3 to users all over and will be participating in the Euro Bike exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, in July to share the marvel of China's intelligent manufacturing with the world.
About Yadea
Yadea is a global leader in developing and manufacturing electric two-wheel vehicles including electric motorcycles, electric mopeds, electric bicycles and electric kick scooters. To date, Yadea has sold products to 60 million users in over 90 countries, and has a network of 40,000+ retailers worldwide. With a mission to help people "Electrify Your Life", Yadea continues to invest in R&D, production and global expansion to build a shared and sustainable future for humankind.
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Crowe Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and certain tax-related 401(k) Plan services will transition to Blue Ridge
CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ridge ESOP Associates, the nation's largest independent ESOP administration and recordkeeping firm, announced today that it has acquired the ESOP services and certain tax-related 401(k) services of Crowe LLP, a leading public accounting, consulting and technology firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Following the transaction, significantly all assets and Crowe professionals associated with the BPS business will transition to Blue Ridge.
"We're excited to integrate Crowe's ESOP business and people with Blue Ridge," said Bill Yoerger, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge. "It's a great fit for our organization, as the BPS team's technical expertise and personalized client-centric culture mirrors ours."
"The Crowe ESOP and 401(k) plan administration practice offers true expertise in ESOP and retirement plan services." said Tom Roback, President of Blue Ridge. "Together we form a powerful combination of thought leadership, high quality, technological innovation and customer service."
Pete Shuler, VP–Senior Consultant at Blue Ridge and a former Crowe partner who transitioned as part of the transaction, added, "We look forward to transitioning the BPS clients to Blue Ridge, where they can expect to receive the same exceptional service to which they've become accustomed. Given the nature of our complementary businesses, clients will benefit from the expertise provided by both Blue Ridge and BPS. This is a win for our clients, a win for our people, and a win for both organizations."
About Blue Ridge ESOP Associates
Founded in 1988, Blue Ridge ESOP Associates is the largest independent ESOP and 401(k) Third Party Administration and Record keeping firm. Blue Ridge provides high quality, technically proficient independent plan administration and repurchase obligation forecasting. Blue Ridge administers over 1,400 ESOP company clients servicing over 500,000 participants along with thousands of 401(k) plans. The Blue Ridge family of companies employs over 165 talented professionals and is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. BlueRidgeESOP.com
About Crowe
Crowe LLP is a leading public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky LLP announces that the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania has approved the following announcement of a proposed settlement of a class action that would benefit investors who purchased or otherwise acquired CLD Tokens directly from Cloud With Me, Ltd., which is captioned Balestra v. Cloud With Me, Ltd., et al, Case No. 2:18-cv-00804-MRH-LPL:
SUMMARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION
TO: ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED CLD TOKENS DIRECTLY FROM CLOUD WITH ME, LTD. BETWEEN JULY 25, 2017 AND JUNE 19, 2018, INCLUSIVE (THE "CLASS PERIOD"), WHILE LOCATED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, AND WERE DAMAGED THEREBY (THE "CLASS").
THIS NOTICE WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a hearing will be held on July 26, 2022 at 9:30a.m. before the Hon. Mark R. Hornak of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. United States Courthouse, 700 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, to determine whether, among other things: (1) the proposed settlement (the "Settlement") with Cloud With Me Ltd., Gilad Somjen, and Asaf Zamir (the "Defendants") for $165,000 in cash plus any earnings on any such monies should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) the proposed Final Judgment, dismissing and releasing various claims against the Settling Defendants, as provided for by the settling parties' Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement ("Stipulation"), should be entered; (3) the Proposed Plan of Allocation should be approved; and (4) an award of attorneys' fees and expenses from the Settlement proceeds should be made.
This litigation is a securities class action brought on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired CLD Tokens directly from Cloud With Me, Ltd. during the Class Period while located within the United States and were allegedly damaged thereby (the "Class Members") against the Defendants for allegedly issuing unregistered securities in violation of the federal securities laws. Lead Plaintiff alleges that these caused damages to Class Members. The Settling Defendants deny all of Lead Plaintiff's allegations.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT, AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SHARE IN THE SETTLEMENT FUND.
To be eligible to share in the distribution of the proposed Settlement Fund, you must establish your rights to do so by submitting a Proof of Claim form to the Claims Administrator so that it is postmarked no later than July 19, 2022. Your failure to do so will preclude you from receiving any portion of the Settlement. Any objections to the proposed Settlement, Plan of Allocation, or application for an award of attorneys' fees and expenses must be filed and delivered to Class Counsel and Defendants' Counsel at the addresses below as well as the Court: Clerk of the Court, U.S. District Court for the Western District of N.Y., Joseph F. Weis, Jr. United States Courthouse, 700 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 no later than July 6, 2022, in the manner and form explained in the full printed "Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action" (the "Notice").
IF YOU DESIRE TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASS, YOU MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JUNE 26, 2022, IN THE MANNER AND FORM EXPLAINED IN THE NOTICE. IF YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER AND DO NOT REQUEST EXCLUSION THEREFROM, YOU WILL BE BOUND BY THE SETTLEMENT AND BY ANY FINAL JUDGMENT ENTERED IN THIS MATTER WHETHER OR NOT YOU SUBMIT A PROOF OF CLAIM.
You may obtain the Notice as well as a copy of the Stipulation (which, among other things, contains definitions for the defined terms used in this Summary Notice) and the proposed Final Judgment, online at www.strategicclaims.net/CLD or by writing to the Claims Administrator:
Balestra v. Cloud With Me, Ltd.
c/o Strategic Claims Services
600 N. Jackson Street, Suite 205
P.O. Box 230 Media, PA 19063
info@strategicclaims.net
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE CLERK'S OFFICE REGARDING THIS NOTICE. Inquiries, other than requests for the Notice or for a Proof of Claim form, may be made to Lead Counsel or Settling Defendants' Counsel:
Counsel for Lead Plaintiff
Alfred G. Yates, Jr.
Law Office of Alfred G. Yates, Jr. P.C.
1575 McFarland Road, Suite 305
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Donald J. Enright
LEVI & KORSINSKY LLP
1101 30th Street, N.W., Suite 115
Washington, DC 20007
Defendants' Counsel:
Eric S. Rosen Kyle W. Roche
Roche Freedman LLP 99 Park Avenue, Suite 1910
New York, New York 10016
Dated: April 21, 2022 HON. MARK R. HORNAK
CHIEF U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AMD, XOM, GIS, AMZN, and NFLX.
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Once the envy of Central America for anticorruption efforts that took down a sitting president, Guatemala’s attorney general’s office in recent years has been accused of blocking corruption investigations, protecting powerful interests and even persecuting those who pursue the corrupt.
Consuelo Porras, who has led the office for the past four years, dismisses the accusations and dodges questions with legal jargon and recitations of the law. President Alejandro Giammattei defends her before Guatemalans, international organizations and the U.S. government, which suspended cooperation with her office last year and yanked her visa.
In the coming days, Giammattei must choose Guatemala’s next attorney general, a closely watched decision that observers say gives him an opportunity to reanimate the country’s stalled fight against corruption. But Porras, 68, is seeking a second term, one of 15 candidates for the post.
Her path to a second term is not completely clear despite her friendship with Giammattei. Among the other candidates is Guatemala’s solicitor general Luis Donado, who is also close to Giammattei.
Porras’ appointment in 2018 by then-President Jimmy Morales proved to be an inflection point in her country’s battle against corruption.
She had large shoes to fill. She followed Thelma Aldana, who had pressed a number of high-profile corruption investigations including ones against Morales while he was president and some of his relatives and associates.
Aldana had already made a name for herself by jailing former President Otto Pérez Molina, his vice president and Cabinet members, after perhaps the most high-profile of dozens of probes. Aldana received asylum in the United States in 2020.
Aldana’s success against Guatemala’s systemic corruption had come in conjunction with the United Nations-backed anticorruption mission, known by its Spanish initials CICIG. Over 12 years, the mission supported the Special Prosecutors Office Against Impunity in dismantling dozens of criminal networks while at the same time building their capacity to handle complex corruption cases.
In August 2019, a bit more than a year after Porras’ appointment, Morales ended the CICIG’s mission while he was under investigation. Porras, at least publicly, did not push back in defense of the mission.
Porras, who came to the office with a background in constitutional law and as an appellate judge, initially spoke glowingly of the accomplishment’s of her office’s anticorruption work, but the people leading those efforts saw little interest on her part.
When she took office, Porras delayed meeting with Iván Velásquez, a Colombian lawyer and the CICIG’s last chief. She did anything to avoid a conversation, he said. “That was already a very bad sign.”
Her lack of experience in prosecuting corruption cases and apparent disinterest made her seem an odd fit, Velásquez said.
“Not only for her personality, but rather for her inability, including to directly confront someone,” he said. “I believe that with Morales it was total submission.”
As investigations began to near Giammattei and his associates, Porras moved from disinterest to obstruction. Prosecutors and others who had worked closely with the CICIG became targets themselves.
During her term, nearly 20 prosecutors, judges and magistrates have gone into exile, fearful they will be prosecuted in retaliation for their work on corruption cases.
Asked by a reporter this month if she is protecting the president from investigation, Porras said, “we are all subjected to the knowledge of the law; I can’t protect anyone.”
Last year, she fired Juan Francisco Sandoval, who led the Special Prosecutors Office Against Impunity and who had been applauded for his work.
Sandoval fled Guatemala under cover of darkness to neighboring El Salvador just hours after his removal. Porras had vaguely accused him of “abuses” without giving details.
Sandoval said he was fired because of his investigations into top officials in Giammattei’s administration.
The U.S. government protested publicly, labelled Porras an undemocratic actor undermining efforts against corruption and pulled her visa. A State Department official said at the time that Sandoval’s removal “contributes to the perception that there is a systematic effort in Guatemala to weaken those who fight against corruption.”
Giammattei defended Porras, saying the U.S. reaction showed a “lack of respect.”
Sandoval said she wanted him out of his office. When he used to meet with Porras in her office, she would take his cellphone to ensure that he didn’t record whatever she asked him, he said.
Velásquez, the former CICIG chief, said, “She distrusted prosecutor Sandoval, but even more she was jealous of (his office’s) work because it stood out.”
The U.S. has repeatedly made Giammattei’s selection of her replacement an issue.
Mario Búcaro, Guatemala’s foreign affairs minister, declined to speak about specific U.S. petitions, but confirmed that the issue of the new top prosecutor has come up in meetings with U.S. officials.
In February, during a meeting with evangelical pastors, Giammattei alluded to pressure coming from abroad ahead of his pick. “While I’m president this country’s sovereignty will be respected,” Giammattei said.
Human Rights Watch said in a statement last week that Porras had “undermined investigations into corruption and human rights abuses, and brought arbitrary criminal proceedings against journalists, judges, and prosecutors.”
“Consuelo Porras’ tenure as an attorney general has been a disgrace for the rule of law in Guatemala,” said Tamara Taraciuk Broner, the organization’s acting Americas director. “Her successor could play a pivotal role in defending democratic institutions – or deliver the final blow that spells their demise.”
Poor farmers, lawyers, Indigenous activists, pastors, human rights defenders and university students have marched demanding Porras’ departure.
Last year, while Porras was teaching a virtual class in the economics department of a public university, a student questioned her office’s performance. Then more students chime in and by the end there are shouts of “corrupt!” A video of it went viral and Porras stopped teaching.
A fervent Roman Catholic, Porras has a tiny crucifix dangling from a rosary around her wrist.
People who have worked with her say she is a technophobe. She had staff print out memes about her so she could see what was being said. Public criticism of her work bothers her immensely, especially when it comes from the Catholic Church, which has criticized her office’s pursuit of prosecutors and judges involved in anticorruption efforts.
Porras touts the more than 60 accused drug traffickers extradited to the United States under her watch. She also cites the nearly 2 million cases resolved during her term, though most were simply closed.
Porras is very proud of her doctorate in law, so she was compelled to respond when academic Marco Fonseca said his analysis of her doctoral thesis showed that she had plagiarized part of it. Fonseca looked into it when he heard that she had completed her doctorate in only one year.
“She had literally copied entire chapters from the thesis of Ramiro Choc, including part of the title,” Fonseca said. Choc is deceased.
Porras has not denied plagiarizing Choc’s work but has said the university reviewed her thesis and determined it “met all of the requirements.”
While Porras interviewed with the committee that will give Giammattei a list of six recommended candidates to be Guatemala’s next top prosecutor, the plagiarism issue resurfaced.
Porras sent a letter to the committee warning them that if they took up the accusation against her they would be stepping into an issue that corresponds to the university and if they do so they could face “administrative and penal sanctions.”
Late Monday, the committee gave Porras its highest rating of the 12 candidates it had so far evaluated. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/guatemalas-much-criticized-top-prosecutor-seeks-2nd-term/ | 2022-04-19T16:18:13Z |
PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), an agricultural sciences company, today announced that it has completed the closing of its acquisition of BioPhero ApS, a Denmark-based pheromone research and production company. The companies announced the signing of a definitive acquisition agreement on June 29, 2022, and have now satisfied all necessary conditions and regulatory approvals.
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn® and Twitter®.
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NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) redeemable senior notes (the "Notes") between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), including the following senior redeemable notes issued by WM in May 2019: (i) 2.95% Senior Notes due 2024; (ii) 3.20% Senior Notes due 2026; (iii) 3.45% Senior Notes due 2029; and (iv) 4.00% Senior Notes due 2039, of the important August 8, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Waste Management Notes during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Waste Management class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6891 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 8, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million Antitrust Revenue Threshold; (2) as a result, the merger would not be completed by the End Date; and (3) the Notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Leading Global Analytical Laboratory Expands Testing Solutions to Support Development of Safe & Effective Advanced Therapies
News Summary
- Solvias, one of the world's leading independent pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing companies, has acquired Netherlands-based Cergentis to bolster its biologics and cell & gene therapy testing capabilities.
- With global sales of cell & gene therapies projected to accelerate at a 63% compound annual growth rate, more researchers require sophisticated solutions to validate the safety & efficacy of these advanced new therapies.
- Cergentis enables Solvias to provide customers with proprietary technology and knowledge steeped in fast-evolving genomic techniques that support effective decision-making and R&D program design.
KAISERAUGST, Switzerland, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solvias, one of the world's leading independent pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing companies, announced today that it has acquired Utrecht, Netherlands-based Cergentis. The acquisition bolsters Solvias' platform of biologics and cell and gene therapy (CGT) testing solutions.
According to pharmaceutical market intelligence provider, Evaluate, global sales of cell and gene therapies are projected to accelerate at a 63% compound annual growth rate through 2026. As more researchers leverage emerging genetic engineering techniques to develop complex, novel medicines, they require sophisticated solutions to analyze their safety and effectiveness.
With the addition of Cergentis, Solvias supports the increasing number of global pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract development and manufacturing organizations developing genetically engineered therapies with an expanded platform of testing services highlighted by:
- a highly scientific team possessing advanced degrees and deep expertise steeped in emerging genome techniques and evolving regulatory requirements
- proprietary genomic analysis technology that delivers comprehensive data in a single experiment that enables effective decision-making and R&D program design
- a global network serving customers across three continents
- customized support for distinct genetic engineering applications, including cell and gene therapy, cell line development & genetically engineered models
- specialized knowledge in genomic sequencing of early-stage cell lines to support one of the first steps in the R&D process
- high-touch support encompassing end-to-end logistical services, digital project management and reporting capabilities to enable rapid turnaround time
Archie Cullen, CEO, Solvias, stated:
"We are relentlessly focused on ensuring the safety of new therapies in development. Cergentis is a cornerstone acquisition that expands our solutions supporting complex and emerging therapies. We will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions that add specialized capabilities to our offering and advance our goal of being a forerunner in our industry."
Joris Schuurmans, CEO, Cergentis, added:
"We are excited to become part of a global leader that complements our scientific expertise, innovation and customer service. Solvias and Cergentis share a deep commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality solutions and support to safely get their products into the hands of patients who need them."
Effective immediately, Mr. Schuurmans will join Solvias' leadership team and continue to lead operations for Cergentis.
Cergentis marks Solvias' second acquisition since partnering with health care investors Water Street Healthcare Partners and JLL Partners in 2020. The company has recruited industry leaders to join its board and commenced a program to significantly upgrade and expand its information technology platform and infrastructure to support its plans for global expansion.
Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. Achelous Partners served as the advisor to Cergentis on the transaction.
About Cergentis
Cergentis is a trusted genomics-focused biotechnology company providing services and in-house solutions based on its proprietary genomic analysis platform to all leading biopharmaceutical companies and renowned research institutes. With widely published and recognized genetic analyses, Cergentis supports a global customer base in the characterization and QC of genetically engineered models, biopharmaceutical cell line development, and cell- and gene therapy products. By helping to de-risk R&D program decisions, minimizing time-to-clinic, providing objective genomic evidence for regulators, and supporting patient safety, Cergentis aims to support biopharmaceutical medicine development programs worldwide. For more information, visit cergentis.com.
About Solvias AG
Solvias is a worldwide leader in contract research, development and manufacturing for the pharmaceutical, biotech, material science and cosmetic industries. Drawing on 20 years of scientific excellence, the company provides flexible and scalable analytical and manufacturing solutions that ensure the integrity of pharmaceutical and medical device products across their life cycle. Headquartered in Kaiseraugst near Basel, Switzerland, Solvias and its laboratories operate to the highest standards and in accordance with ISO, GMP, GLP and FDA regulations. For more information, visit solvias.com.
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HOUSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP) (the "Partnership", "SMLP" or "Summit") announced today that it will report operating and financial results for the second quarter of 2022 on Thursday, August 4, 2022, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
SMLP will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, August 5, 2022, to discuss its quarterly operating and financial results. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 404-400-0571 or toll-free 866-374-5140 and entering the PIN 91939799#. The conference call, live webcast and archive of the call can be accessed through the Investors section of SMLP's website at www.summitmidstream.com.
SMLP is a value-driven limited partnership focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets that are strategically located in unconventional resource basins, primarily shale formations, in the continental United States. SMLP provides natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering services pursuant to primarily long-term and fee-based gathering and processing agreements with customers and counterparties in six unconventional resource basins: (i) the Appalachian Basin, which includes the Utica and Marcellus shale formations in Ohio and West Virginia; (ii) the Williston Basin, which includes the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations in North Dakota; (iii) the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which includes the Niobrara and Codell shale formations in Colorado and Wyoming; (iv) the Permian Basin, which includes the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp formations in New Mexico; (v) the Fort Worth Basin, which includes the Barnett Shale formation in Texas; and (vi) the Piceance Basin, which includes the Mesaverde formation as well as the Mancos and Niobrara shale formations in Colorado. SMLP has an equity investment in Double E Pipeline, LLC, which provides natural gas transportation service from multiple receipt points in the Delaware Basin to various delivery points in and around the Waha Hub in Texas. SMLP also has an equity investment in Ohio Gathering, which operates extensive natural gas gathering and condensate stabilization infrastructure in the Utica Shale in Ohio. SMLP is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
This press release includes certain statements concerning expectations for the future that are forward-looking within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may project, indicate or imply future results, events, performance or achievements and may contain the words "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions, or future conditional verbs such as "may," "will," "should," "would," and "could." In addition, any statement concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies and possible actions taken by us or our subsidiaries are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also contain known and unknown risks and uncertainties (many of which are difficult to predict and beyond management's control) that may cause SMLP's actual results in future periods to differ materially from anticipated or projected results. An extensive list of specific material risks and uncertainties affecting SMLP is contained in its 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 28, 2022, as amended and updated from time to time. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and SMLP undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("FHS") (NYSE: FHS) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased FHS American Depositary Shares in or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in FHS, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against FHS includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the new rules, regulations and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to the Company and its business; (b) contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth; and (c) as a result, representations made in connection with the Company's initial public offering regarding FHS's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
DEADLINE: July 11, 2022
Aggrieved FHS investors only have until July 11, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “Here everyone can be whoever they want to be.”
That is the message officials want all children to learn when they arrive at Kidzania entertainment park in Dallas.
When you were a kid did you ever want to go to a place without grownups? Did you ever want to be in a place run just by kids? Well, that’s what Kidzania is all about, but there is an educational twist to it.
Kidzania is a town run by children. They can work at the fire department, dental clinic or even a gym. By doing so children ages 4-years-old and older learn valuable life skills that come with working in society.
Fun on the Run’s Yolonda Williams took a tour of Kidzania and was able to talk to the town’s mayor about the experience!
Kidzania is located at 2601 Prescot Rd. Suite 3011. To learn more and to get tickets, visit dallas.kidzaniusa.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/kidzania-dallas-a-city-built-for-kids-run-by-kids/ | 2022-06-07T21:45:57Z |
By employing DevOps processes in infrastructure management, Opus is empowering the biggest names in the industry to succeed in today's always-on digital world.
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Having recently celebrated their silver jubilee, Opus Consulting Solutions has a rich legacy of over two decades of helping global financial institutions accelerate their digital transformation journey.
DevOps has become a critical factor for organizations that are looking to build high-performance applications with speed and flexibility. With a proven track record of helping clients achieve 100% automation in their Infrastructure as Code (IaC) processes using strong DevOps principles—today, Opus leads the pack as one of the most formidable players in the DevOps ecosystem.
Organizations that want to automate the 'build and deploy' processes, need to be powered with the capability of building or discarding the infrastructure on-demand. Addressing the rising need to automate the software development processes, TM Praveen, CEO of Opus said, "Modern-day development processes are fast, and they demand faster provisioning of environments. Digital-first organizations need to rethink their current delivery process to remain competitive. In our journey of transforming the payments landscape for our marquee clients, we have realized that implementing DevOps in infrastructure management is imperative to help our clients accelerate delivery and innovate faster for end customers. Capabilities such as SRE and DevSecOps are also key to building scalable, secure, and reliable digital offerings."
DevOps processes eliminate the need to work in silos, enabling enterprises to deliver applications quickly without compromising quality. Commenting on this, TM Praveen said, "There is no doubt that DevOps is the future of software development. With speed and innovation becoming the hallmarks of a successful company today, adopting DevOps is paramount to strengthen and customize the process of managing infrastructure."
From enabling software predictability and inducing a culture of innovation, Opus is helping organizations unlock enhanced value with DevOps.
Opus Consulting Solutions is a global provider of outcome-driven payment strategies. Opus combines its deep technology proficiency with unmatched domain expertise in payments and FinTech to deliver unparalleled quality and value in their work.
Visit https://www.opusconsulting.com to learn more. Follow Opus on LinkedIn.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced today that its board of directors has elected Robin Watson, 55, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of John Wood Group PLC, to its board of directors as an independent director.
Watson was appointed CEO of Wood in 2016 after serving as both chief operating officer and an executive member of the Wood Group Board of Directors since 2013. During his tenure as CEO, Watson led the transformation of Wood from an oil field services company to an integrated engineering and consultancy company, spanning a variety of growing end markets in energy and the built environment, with a focus on sustainable technologies. Watson stepped down from his position as Wood's CEO in July 2022 and currently serves as an advisory consultant for the company.
Prior to joining Wood, Watson was a director and senior manager at Petrofac, working in a variety of roles in service and investment delivery. He began his career in management and engineering at Mobil Oil in the United Kingdom.
"Robin brings demonstrated experience to Honeywell's board in helping organizations deliver a more sustainable future," said Darius Adamczyk, chairman and chief executive officer of Honeywell. "His experience and passion for driving the energy transition has been demonstrated throughout his career, but especially in his transformational leadership of Wood Group. His success in identifying opportunities for sustainable outcomes, implementing digital technologies and achieving emissions-reducing green solutions make him an invaluable addition as we continue Honeywell's own transformation."
Watson holds an honors degree in offshore & mechanical engineering from Heriot-Watt University and a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from University of Strathclyde. He has been a Non-Executive Director at the Institute of Directors since August 2021. Robin also received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire Award as part of the Queen's 2020 Birthday Honors.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will spend $1.3 billion to develop advanced satellites that will be able to better track hypersonic missile threats, the Pentagon said Monday, announcing two new contracts that will put the detection and tracking systems in orbit by 2025.
Derek Tournear, director of the Space Development Agency, said the contracts will provide 28 satellites, as the U.S. moves to greatly expand and enhance its ability to counter increasing threats from Russia and China.
Both countries have been making strides in their development of hypersonic missiles, which are more difficult to track and shoot down because they maneuver more in flight than conventional weapons that travel in predictable paths. Last year China tested what U.S. officials said was a hypersonic missile, and Russia has used the weapons in strikes during the war in Ukraine.
“Russia and China have been developing and testing hypersonic glide vehicles — these advanced missiles that are extremely maneuverable,” Tournear told Pentagon reporters Monday. “These satellites are specifically designed to go after that next generation version of threats out there so that we can detect and track these hypersonic maneuvering vehicles and predict their impact point.”
Additional funding for the program was provided by Congress specifically in response to concerns in the Indo-Pacific region, in response to China’s rapidly progressing military development.
Hypersonic weapons are defined as anything traveling beyond Mach 5, or five times faster than the speed of sound. That’s about 3,800 mph (6,100 kph). Intercontinental ballistic missiles far exceed that threshold but travel in a predictable path, making it possible to intercept them.
Historically, Tournear said, the U.S. has not flown satellites that were designed to detect and go after such maneuverable hypersonic weapons. Currently, he said, “we have limited capability to do that tracking aspect.” He added, however, that “clearly we don’t have zero capability to do tracking.”
The new satellites, he said, will enable the U.S. to detect the launch, follow the hypersonic missile as it changes course, calculate where it is heading and provide that data to forces who can launch interceptors.
The contracts were awarded to teams led by L3Harris Technologies, Inc. of Melbourne, Fla., and Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems of Redondo Beach, Calif. L3Harris will produce 14 satellites at a cost of about $700 million, and Northrop will produce 14 at a cost of about $617 million. The total cost of the program, including the launches and ground control and support, will be about $2.5 billion.
Tournear said the program represents a shift for the U.S. toward a larger, overlapping system of satellites. Rather than relying on larger, more expensive satellites that stay in orbit for 15 or more years, the U.S. will have a greater number of cheaper satellites that would be replaced about every five years.
One set, he said, would be at a lower orbit of about 1,000 kilometers, and a second set would be at a medium orbit of about 10,000-20,000 kilometers, providing a more resilient presence. He said the first 28 satellites would likely be followed by a second group of about 54.
Earlier this year, the United States, United Kingdom and Australia announced that they will work together to develop hypersonic missiles. The April announcement came amid growing concerns about China’s escalating military assertiveness in the Pacific. Last October, U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed that China had conducted a test of a hypersonic weapon, calling it a “very significant event” that was “very concerning.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/us-developing-satellite-system-to-track-hypersonic-weapons/ | 2022-07-19T01:23:51Z |
(NewsNation) — From a young age, most people are encouraged to “just be yourself.” However, it’s not that easy, especially in the workplace.
According to a new study by JobSage, 64% of American workers are hiding something from their employer. The poll consisted of more than 1,900 workers, and 37% of employees say they hide political views.
Roughly 36% of employees hide information about their families, but over half say that not being authentic impacted their mental health.
More than 3 in 5 say that after being authentic they were treated differently at work, most often treated unkindly or ignored.
Why are we hiding?
- 49% of people don’t want to make people uncomfortable
- 43% of people fear being stereotyped
- 41% of people don’t want it to affect their career advancement
- 41% of people fear discrimination
- 40% of people don’t want to damage connections with coworkers
Are there consequences to hiding our authentic selves?
- 55% of people say that not being authentic at work impacts their work
- 49% of people have worse working relationships
- 37% of people are unable to do their best work
- 35% of people have lower retention
- 34% of people have decreased productivity
- 33% of people put less effort into work
According to the survey, men and women are equally likely to be hiding something from their employer but for different reasons. Among men, 66% are hiding something because they don’t want to make their employer uncomfortable, and 62% of women are concerned with portraying a stereotype. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/64-of-employees-are-hiding-something-at-work-study-says/ | 2022-05-23T13:51:59Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, campaigning beauty brand Lush Cosmetics launched its first-ever podcast in North America called the "Sound Bath: Conversations that Cleanse". Hosted by blues poet and storyteller Aja Monet, she will engage in conversations with society's changemakers that disrupt and dismantle existing ideas of self-care and unpack today's biggest topics in mental, physical, social, and environmental wellbeing. The Sound Bath podcast reinforces the brand's focus and commitment to wellness, followed by their recent global decision to leave popular social media channels due to their negative mental health impacts.
"Lush is non-prescriptive in our approach to beauty, and we understand that self-care and wellness mean something different to everyone," said Julia Hamfelt, Managing Editor for Lush Cosmetics North America. "We believe and champion leveraging technology to impact positive social change and saw an opportunity to create a healthy space for people to engage in diverse, meaningful dialogue about wellness with people they look up to."
Listeners are encouraged to tune into the conversations in a relaxing space —to soak up the sounds in a bath—where they can immerse themselves and maybe even shift their mindset. On The Sound Bath, host and surrealist blues poet Aja Monet deep dives into ideas that transform and reveal us. The intimate discussions with some of her favorite authors, artists, activists and experts are thought-provoking, honest, and healing. Each episode concludes with a bespoke sound meditation inspired by the guest, composed and performed by The Dojo Upstate.
"I hope that this podcast can be a prompt to activate your inner life, around you, in your environment, in your community, and in your society day to day." said Aja Monet. "Conversations can spark and shift entire movements. They can lead us intentionally into ourselves as we take a step towards one another."
With Lush's global decision to turn its back on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat in November 2021, the podcast's first episode What's Your Algorithm? with Safiya Noble, a professor from the UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry and author of the book Algorithms of Oppression, will explore how we can reckon with technology and reclaim our mental wellbeing in online spaces.
Some of the other voices featured on Season One of The Sound Bath include New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds; and award-winning New York Times best-selling author journalist and professor Naomi Klein.
The Sound Bath launches Thursday, May 5, 2022, and is released bi-weekly. To find out more, check out https://www.lushusa.com/podcast.html and wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE/SPOTIFY/GOOGLE.
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About Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics:
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics are purveyors of good, clean fun. They offer luxurious and ethical skincare, haircare and bath products, as well as unique gifts filled with fragrant and effective products. 2022 marks Lush's 27th anniversary of creating innovative cosmetics using fresh fruits and vegetables, the finest essential oils and ingredients that are ethically and sustainably sourced.
Lush campaigns on animal protection, human rights and environmental justice because it's the right thing to do. With over 900 shops worldwide, Lush is in a unique position to raise awareness on serious issues and bring about real change.
Never tested on animals, every single Lush product is vegetarian, and about 85 percent are vegan, 40 percent preservative-free and 35 percent unpackaged. Lush supports Fair Trade, Community Trade and charitable initiatives, and follows the simple policy: have the least possible impact on the environment while still producing beautiful and effective products.
About Aja Monet:
Aja Monet is a surrealist blues poet, storyteller, and organizer born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She won the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam poetry award title in 2007 and Aja Monet follows in the long legacy and tradition of poets participating and assembling in social movements. Her first full collection of poems is titled, My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter on Haymarket Books.
Her poems explore gender, race, migration, and spirituality. In 2018, she was nominated for a NAACP Literary Award for Poetry and in 2019 was awarded the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for Poetry for her cultural organizing work in South Florida. Aja Monet cofounded a political home for artists and organizers called, Smoke Signals Studio.
She facilitates "Voices: Poetry for the People," a workshop and collective in collaboration with Community Justice Project and Dream Defenders. She is currently working on her next full collection of poems entitled, Florida Water. Aja Monet also serves as the new Artistic Creative Director for V-Day, a global movement to end violence against all women and girls.
About JAR Audio:
JAR Audio produces original podcasts for brands that make meaningful connections with audiences. Based in Vancouver, we are one of the largest, fastest-growing and most topically diverse podcast production agencies in the world. Learn more at JARAudio.com
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Aultman, Cleveland Clinic Mercy births for May 8-14
AULTMAN HOSPITAL
May 8, 2022
Koreena Lint of New Philadelphia, girl
Isabella Delmora and Shane Eash of Alliance, girl
May 9, 2022
Beverly and Matthew Cunningham of Massillon, girl
May 10, 2022
Heather and Joshua Moore of Canton, boy
Kristina Taylor and Travis VanCamp of Sebring, boy
Montana French of Louisville, boy
Melissa Springer and Timothy Thompson of Homeworth, girl
Nyree Smith of Canton, boy
Kaitlynn Adams and Robert Adams Jr. of Carrollton, girl
May 11, 2022
Jennifer Frank of Alliance, girl
Ashley and Ryan Cupari of Uniontown, girl
Taylor Battershell and Andrew Schneller of Alliance, boy
Alison Morgan and Truvonte Riley of Massillon, girl
Destiny Brandle and Thomas Leach Jr. of Canton, girl
May 13, 2022
Brittany and Nathan Reed of Brewster, girl
May 14, 2022
Olivia and Steven Pease Jr. of Massillon, girl
Stephanie and Andrew Bentz of Louisville, boy
CLEVELAND CLINIC MERCY HOSPITAL
May 9, 2022
Jalynda Jeter and Danny Parker of Canton, girl
May 10, 2022
Crystal and Charles Grosswiler III of Magnolia, boy
Jessica and Alex Wilson of Akron, girl
May 11, 2022
Elizabeth Buckius and Corey Newman of East Canton, boy
Kara and Brennan Barker of Gnadenhutten, girl
Carolyn Sanderlin of Minerva, girl
May 14, 2022
Paige Gibbons-Rhodes and Joseph Jackson of Youngstown, boy
Donisha JonesKinlow of Canton, boy | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/29/aultman-cleveland-clinic-mercy-births-may-8-14/9842304002/ | 2022-05-29T09:32:20Z |
- Now available for use with both Apple and Android devices, the app helps people track pain relief during the treatment journey with neurostimulation devices
- Updated app provides doctors with an at-a-glance assessment of their patients while on their treatment journey
ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that it has launched an upgraded version of its NeuroSphere™ myPath™ digital health app with enhanced functionality that will help doctors more closely track their patients as they trial Abbott neurostimulation devices to address their chronic pain. This upgrade is part of Abbott's commitment to connected care technology and is intended to put people in control of their health and facilitate better communication with their doctors. The digital health app, which can be used with both Apple and Android devices, provides a doctor, their staff and the patient with a shared view of patient-reported outcome measures through each stage of the treatment journey while trying a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) or dorsal root ganglion (DRG) therapy device.
More than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain.1 SCS and DRG therapy can help address chronic pain by interrupting the pain signals traveling along the spinal cord or the dorsal root ganglia, a cluster of nerves along the spine, before they can reach the brain. Abbott's NeuroSphere myPath digital health app is designed to allow a person to track and report their pain relief and general well-being. In turn, it helps doctors understand where patients are in the journey, and how patients are responding to therapy to better inform their treatment plan, a major goal of Abbott's connected care approach.
"With NeuroSphere myPath, I am able to connect with my patients virtually because I can hone in on the precise location where they are experiencing pain and understand whether they are receiving relief," said Pankaj Mehta, M.D., clinical president and chief medical officer at Pain Specialists of America in Austin, Texas. "Because the app is designed to provide a virtual environment in which I can connect with every patient and see where they are in the process, I can track how each person is doing, share critical data insights with my colleagues and help them take the next step in their pain-relief journey."
The NeuroSphere myPath app allows people to closely track and document their pain through a series of surveys taken virtually at baseline and during the trial period through the app. People are asked questions to assess their pain intensity, about the relief and changes to physical function they experience, and their overall mood and well-being felt with and without the device throughout the treatment. At the end of the trial, doctors can receive a succinct yet comprehensive end-of-trial report.
The NeuroSphere myPath app is part of a family of apps Abbott has created under the Neurosphere name, including Neurosphere Virtual Clinic. Neurosphere Virtual Clinic is a first-of-its-kind technology in the U.S., giving patients the flexibility and comfort of receiving care anywhere* by connecting with their doctor via secure in-app video chat and an integrated remote programming feature. It enables clinicians to prescribe new treatment settings remotely to the patient's neurostimulation device using the clinician programmer app and a simple and secure remote care connection.
"Our continued advancement of the NeuroSphere myPath app is part of Abbott's commitment to developing new connected health technology that has the potential to bridge the gap between people and their doctors," said Pedro Malha, vice president, Neuromodulation, Abbott. "Both the myPath digital app and our NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic allow us to deliver a more personalized and proactive approach to how advanced diseases are managed that are changing how people access healthcare around the world."
*Anywhere with a cellular or Wi-Fi connection and sufficiently charged patient controller.
For U.S. important safety information on spinal cord stimulation, visit https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/int/en/neurostimulation-products/neurostimulators-chronic-pain/proclaim-elite-recharge-free-scs-system.html#isi.
For U.S. important safety information on spinal cord stimulation, visit https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/int/en/neurostimulation-products/neurostimulators-chronic-pain/proclaim-drg-neurostimulator-system.html#isi.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
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Seasoned software veterans to bolster its product and go-to-market efforts
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimePay, LLC., a national human capital management (HCM) technology and services leader announced the addition of two new executives: Robert (Robb) Ellis as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Yancy Oshita as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The news follows the recent appointment of Scott Johnson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on June 24, 2022.
Robb Ellis, Chief Operating Officer. Ellis most recently served as COO for AbacusNext. Robb is a highly skilled senior leader with a proven track record of providing strategic vision and leadership to both public and private software companies as both a Chief Operating Officer and a Chief Financial Officer. In his role at PrimePay, he oversees the company's day-to-day operations, including the design and execution of business strategies to meet both client and organizational needs. An effective decision maker and business partner, he is focused on generating client satisfaction throughout the entire client experience, as well as delivering operational innovation, excellence and efficiency across PrimePay.
Yancy Oshita, Chief Marketing Officer. Oshita most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer at Stardog, a global cloud data analytics provider. In his role at PrimePay, he leads the company's go-to-market strategy for its HCM and payroll products with a focus on scaling revenue growth and brand awareness. He brings extensive global experience in product marketing, product-led growth, pipeline generation, customer advocacy, and corporate marketing at startup and public software companies including Collibra, Catchpoint, and Oracle.
"PrimePay serves over 18,000 clients across multiple industries, and with the guidance of our new leaders, we will continue serving many more. Our expanded executive team brings decades of invaluable expertise with a rich background in innovative SaaS technology," said Scott Johnson, PrimePay, CEO. "We're thrilled to have Robb and Yancy join PrimePay. They bring a fresh perspective given their combined track record of accelerating growth and exhibiting strong leadership."
These appointments follow the company's earlier expansion of its HCM product offerings to meet growing business and talent demands for small and medium-sized businesses.
About PrimePay
PrimePay®, founded in 1986, is a payroll service and human capital management (HCM) provider, offering solutions that empower businesses to focus on what matters most. We deliver highly configurable HR and payroll solutions designed to create efficiencies and to maximize compliance for our clients across our nationwide presence. To learn more, visit primepay.com.
PrimePay is backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in New York and London with $9.6 billion in assets under management that invests in businesses globally across financial services and technology.
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- Additional funding brings Series D round to $320M total
- Trevor Fetter, MBA, senior lecturer on the faculty of Harvard Business School and former longtime Tenet Healthcare chairman and CEO, named to Board
- Sachin H. Jain, physician executive with government, pharmaceutical, payer and provider experience, joins Board
BOSTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofourmis, a Boston-based global leader in virtual care and digital medicine, today announced that Intel Capital, the strategic investment arm of chipmaker Intel Corporation, has joined its Series D financing in an extension that brings the total funding raised in the round to $320M. The initial Series D funding round was announced in April and was led by global growth equity firm General Atlantic with participation by CVS Health (NYSE:CVS), Trevor Fetter and existing investors.
Biofourmis announced earlier that it is using the funds from the Series D round to scale up its virtual care offerings that drive high-quality care-at-home across the continuum as well as digital medicine initiatives, including building digital companion therapeutics to augment existing and upcoming novel therapies.
"Biofourmis is laser-focused on delivering real-time patient insight to clinicians to improve the home-based care experience," said Mark Rostick, Vice President and Senior Managing Director at Intel Capital. "Through edge computing and edge-to-cloud processing capabilities, Biofourmis is redefining the patient and provider journey leveraging advanced technology."
Biofourmis continues to buck health tech funding trends with this Series D extension, which comes during a downturn in digital health investment. According to a recent Rock Health report, the first half of 2022 saw 329 digital health funding deals totaling $10.3 billion—down from $14.7 billion raised in the first half of 2021 across 372 deals.
"To receive this additional funding from the venture capital arm of a global technology giant during an unpredictable time in digital health investment is further validation of Biofourmis' market strength and potential and validates that we are distinguishing ourselves in the market," said Kuldeep Singh Rajput, founder and CEO of Biofourmis. "We are on a strong trajectory for continued strategic growth in the coming years in terms of customers, partners and solution development."
Biofourmis today also announced the appointment of two esteemed healthcare leaders to its Board: Trevor Fetter, MBA, senior lecturer on the faculty of Harvard Business School and former longtime Tenet Healthcare Chairman and CEO; and Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA, president and CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan.
Helping Biofourmis scale its company and solutions will be Fetter, who is a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School. Fetter was formerly chairman and CEO of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., which he helped grow to $20 billion in revenues and steadily increased margins.
Fetter also launched adjacent businesses—Conifer Health Solutions and United Surgical Partners International—which are now multi-billion-dollar enterprises and leaders in their respective fields. Fetter retired as chairman and CEO of Tenet in late 2017. He is also an active corporate director and investor, including participation in Biofourmis' initial Series D round.
"What attracted me to Biofourmis was not only its flexible, scalable and powerful turn-key technology, but also its recent strategic diversification in offering remote, specialized care teams to healthcare organizations to fill clinical staffing gaps with around-the-clock management and care," said Fetter, referring to the launch of the Biofourmis Care@Home offering for chronic disease management. The complex chronic disease service currently offers five virtual care programs: heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, lipid management and atrial fibrillation. The specialty care programs are delivered remotely by Biofourmis' trained health navigators, who are frontline care coordinators, as well as a multidisciplinary team of licensed clinicians, including physicians, nurses and advanced practice providers.
Dr. Jain, a board-certified internal medicine physician, has 20 years of experience in clinical medicine, health policy, managed care and healthcare delivery leadership. He was Special Assistant to the National Coordinator in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and was part of the founding team at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). He was the global Chief Medical Information and Innovation Officer at Merck and served as the President and Chief Executive Officer at CareMore Health and Aspire Health, both divisions of Anthem. At CareMore, Dr. Jain launched hospital-at-home and home-based primary care programs and implemented novel clinical interventions to address loneliness and social isolation.
Today, Dr. Jain is president and CEO of SCAN Group and Health Plan, a diversified healthcare services organization that serves more than 300,000 older adults with $4 billion in revenues. Under his leadership, SCAN has grown its membership and footprint and has launched four new care delivery divisions that focus on home and community-based care: WelcomeHealth, HomeBase Medical, Healthcare in Action, and MyPlace Health. He also serves on the boards of Cardiovascular Systems Inc. and Make-A-Wish America.
Dr. Jain's experience in public and commercial health insurance will be invaluable to Biofourmis as more payers and "payviders" (health systems that also sell and administer their own health plans) ramp up their implementation of virtual care programs across acute, post-acute and chronic condition management given the significant potential cost, clinical outcome and patient experience benefits.
"The convergence of greater acceptance of virtual care models, as well as the broader use of value-based payments, creates a moment where many of the digital health and care delivery ideas that have long been gaining momentum are now coming to full speed," Dr. Jain said. "Biofourmis is at the forefront of helping bring those concepts to life, and I look forward to helping define the future of digital health and to support a company that is leading this transformation."
Biofourmis, based in Boston, is a global leader in providing advanced technology and clinical support for Care@Home and digital therapies. We are driven by a passion to personalize care and predict clinical worsening before it happens. Our clinically validated platform, powered by machine learning and advanced analytics, enables better healthcare, maximizes the effectiveness of high-value drugs, and lowers costs across the entire care continuum. For more information, visit www.biofourmis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
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Investment supports graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds, with a focus on developing diverse healthcare leaders
OAKLAND, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California today announced it will invest $7 million over five years for a new fellowship program at UC Berkeley School of Public Health to support graduate students from underrepresented communities. The program, which aims to increase diversity among health professionals, will train fellows to leverage data and analytics to improve public health and advance health equity.
The first cohort of 20 students in the Blue Shield of California Health Equity Fellowship program will begin in August 2022. Over the next five years, the program will support approximately 100 master's and doctoral candidates, funding students from a diverse range of communities – including African American, Native American, Latinx, and Pacific Islander backgrounds – groups that are under-represented in the healthcare industry in California, particularly in senior leadership positions.
The nonprofit health plan also will provide fellows with real-world professional experiences –including internships and access to mentors – to address complex healthcare challenges. Blue Shield anticipates hiring many of the fellows upon graduation.
"The health inequities that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us the need to build healthcare policies and practices in a culturally sensitive way," said DD Johnice, vice president of the Health Transformation Lab at Blue Shield of California. "Having members of underrepresented communities on the teams that design and build new health solutions, as well as lead innovative healthcare organizations, is critical to transforming health care. We cannot achieve health equity without growing and supporting diverse, top talent."
UC Berkeley School of Public Health Dean Michael C. Lu said, "This fellowship will create a pipeline of underrepresented talent in public health and offer wrap-around support – including tutoring and mentoring, projects and internships, cohort experience, and leadership development – to assure their success. I am grateful to Blue Shield of California for their partnership in helping us build a better and stronger, more diverse and inclusive public health system."
In addition to financial support, the fellowship offers students a robust set of resources and opportunities, including:
- Early outreach and recruitment to prospective fellows
- Tutoring and career services
- Leadership and professional development workshops
- Educational and mental health counseling
- Social activities and networking opportunities with fellowship alumni
- Opportunities to apply biostatistics and advanced analytics expertise to real business challenges
- Internships at Blue Shield of California and access to mentors at the health plan
"At Blue Shield, we want to create a healthcare system that's worthy of all our family and friends, and sustainably affordable. Ensuring that care is equitable is a big part of that, and one way we can help make that happen is employing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, who can use analytics and relate to the needs of our members," said Paul Markovich, president and CEO, Blue Shield of California. "I'm excited about this program because it creates a path to do just that, and I look forward to welcoming the first fellows this fall."
Blue Shield is committed to accelerating career growth for diverse employees by recruiting, hiring, and retaining such talent at all levels. The health plan's initiatives include:
- Blue Shield's signature youth mental health initiative BlueSky, which supports Health Career Connection's summer internship program to help build the next generation of diverse mental and behavioral health professionals and leaders in California
- Blue Shield's career development programs for employees at every level, helping to ensure internal mobility and offer employees exposure, experiences, leadership and skills training, and tools to grow in their roles and prepare for promotions
- Mentorship and sponsorship programs for employees from underrepresented communities with guidance, advocacy, and strong connections within the organization
- Access to bachelor's and master's programs at no cost to employees
About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax-paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with over 4.5 million members, over 7,500 employees, and more than $21 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $192 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last five years to have an impact on California communities. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.
About UC Berkeley School of Public Health
For more than 75 years, UC Berkeley School of Public Health has been a global health leader in research innovation, educational excellence, and social impact. Berkeley Public Health's network of faculty, students, alumni (more than 18,000), and partners innovate and collaborate to solve the most pressing public health problems of our time: climate change, pandemic outbreaks, chronic diseases, and social inequality. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes Berkeley Public Health as one of nine health promotion and disease prevention research centers around the nation. For more news about UC Berkeley School of Public Health, please visit publichealth.berkeley.edu. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
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Officials identify man arrested, person of interest following ATM theft, chase
AUBURN, Kan. (WIBW) - Officials have identified the man arrested as well as a person of interest following the attempted theft of an ATM and police chase.
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office says Trimaine Baker, 35, of Topeka, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 12, after an early-morning attempted ATM theft and police chase in Auburn. He was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for aggravated criminal damage, burglary, theft and criminal damage to property.
The Sheriff’s Office said Baker’s alleged counterpart remains at large.
However, officials have identified Michael E. Frink, 43, of Topeka, as a person of interest in the case.
Around 5 a.m. on Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office said officials were called to a bank in the 1700 block of N Washington St. in Auburn with reports of an attempted ATM theft. K9 officers were able to find a suspect vehicle that refused to stop and initiated a chase which ended in the 5700 block of SW Urish Rd.
Baker remains behind bars on a $10,000 bond.
Anyone with information about Frink’s whereabouts should contact Detective Jesse Julian at 785-251-2551 or the Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.
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Financial Advisors in the Horter Investment Management national network, will now receive one of the most comprehensive benefits packages available in the industry. From strategic training and coaching to discounted group health insurance and savings on operating costs, Horter has added a large host of benefits not seen among other financial advisor groups.
CINCINNATI , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horter Investment Management, LLC (HIM), a registered investment advisory firm with 50 investment advisor representatives and relationships with over 40 independent advisory firms representing over 60 additional investment advisor representatives, today announced their HIM Advisor Expanded Benefits Package, available immediately to all HIM financial advisors.
"Our new, expanded Financial Advisor Benefits Package contains the widest array of support we've ever offered," said Drew Horter, Founder & CEO Horter Investment Management. "Strategic advice and practical coaching techniques can help our advisors deal with the many challenges investors are facing in a down stock and bond market. To further enhance how we serve advisors, we have partnered with one of the nation's largest professional employer organizations to provide group health insurance and additional services to reduce operating costs. "
The New Horter Benefits Package for Advisors Includes:
- Extensive Advisor Training & Coaching
- Advanced Planning & Training
- Discounted Medical Coverage
- Discounted Prescriptions – (delivers up to 80% savings)
- 401K Brokerage Window Opportunities
- Manage outside client 401K and 403B assets with MPT Style
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Horter Investment Management, LLC, is a Cincinnati-based Registered Investment Advisor Firm, with over 50 investment advisor representatives and relationships with over 40 independent advisory firms representing over 60 additional investment advisor representatives. Drew K. Horter, CEO and Founder has over 40 years' experience in money management and providing investment advice. Mr. Horter has coached and mentored 100's of advisors over the past 15 years. Horter Investment Management is a fiduciary, specializing in a modernized, tactical investing approach across a range of risk profiles. More info: www.horterinvestment.com
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ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp announced this week that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest $171 million in a new solar module manufacturing facility in Dalton, creating 470 new jobs in Whitfield County. The new facility is expected to increase the number of Qcells employees in Georgia to more than 1,000.
"We are proud that Qcells, like so many other job creators, has chosen to expand its operations here in the No. 1 state for business," Kemp said in a news release. "For decades, Georgia and Korea have enjoyed a strong, prosperous relationship. I purposefully chose to visit this great partner on my first economic development trip as governor, and I am thankful that Qcells' facility will ensure Whitfield County remains a hub for manufacturing as we continue to prioritize bringing jobs and opportunity to all parts of our state, including our rural communities."
Qcells is a leader in the world's solar industry, and its parent company, Hanwha Group, is among the largest business enterprises in South Korea. Being one of the biggest solar module manufacturers in the world, Qcells boasted an estimated total annual production capacity of 12.4 gigawatts as of 2021. Qcells currently operates a 1.7-gigawatt solar panel manufacturing facility in Dalton, with more than 750 employees. The facility, which opened in 2019, produces 12,000 panels a day.
"We are thrilled to announce additional manufacturing investment in Georgia," Justin Lee, CEO of Qcells, said. "Expanding our production capacity in Dalton underscores Qcells’ strong commitment to the Dalton-Whitfield County region, Georgia, and the U.S. solar market. We are incredibly grateful to Gov. Kemp, the state of Georgia, and the numerous economic officials supporting this expansion, which will provide hundreds of good-paying jobs in northwest Georgia."
The new Qcells facility will be located at 310 Nexus Drive in Dalton, and groundbreaking is expected to begin in fall 2022. The new factory is expected to come online as early as the first half of 2023. With its planned 1.4-gigawatts of manufacturing capacity, Qcells’ total production capacity in the U.S. will exceed 3 gigawatts – equivalent to one-third of U.S. solar module production capacity. The company will hire for positions in engineering, finance, production and related functions. Interested individuals can learn more about working at Qcells by searching Qcells, Dalton on www.indeed.com.
“Energy production from solar increased in the U.S. by 20 percent in 2021. Qcells and Whitfield County citizens contributed to this growth by opening the largest solar factory in North America in 2019,” Jevin Jensen, chairman of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners, said. “We are excited to partner again with Qcells on this major expansion, which will boost our contribution to the growing renewable energy sector and continue to diversify our solid manufacturing base in Whitfield County.”
Director of Korean Investment Yoonie Kim represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority, Georgia Electric Membership Corporation and Georgia Quick Start.
“There is no doubt that we are witnessing the rebirth of the solar panel manufacturing industry in the United States, and Qcells is a pioneer in that movement," GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson said. "In 2019, the company opened their state-of-the-art facility in Dalton, which ultimately became the largest solar panel manufacturing facility in the Western Hemisphere. Today we celebrate not only the successes of the past, but the future that Qcells brings by expanding their footprint in Georgia.
"Many thanks to Qcells for continuing to invest in Georgia, solidifying our position as a leader in renewable energy job growth. Congratulations and thank you to our partners in Dalton and Whitfield County for creating a business-friendly environment that provides companies the support they need to succeed.”
Since 2009, Georgia has increased net electricity generation from renewable sources by more than 93 percent, and today the state’s electricity mix consists of nearly 12 percent renewable energy. As a Top Ten state for solar, solar PV is the state’s fastest-growing source of renewable energy. More than 3 percent of the state’s electricity now comes from solar power, with enough installed capacity to power 373,248 homes. Georgia’s energy solutions providers are helping to accelerate the development of renewable energy products by lowering risks, reducing costs, providing access to innovative industry research, and investing in a superior infrastructure network.
The Republic of Korea has maintained a consular presence in Georgia since 1971. Yoonjoo Park has served as Consul General since June 2021. The state of Georgia has maintained continuous representation in Korea since 1985 with an office in Seoul. | https://www.albanyherald.com/jobs/energy-solutions-provider-qcells-announces-171-million-expansion-in-north-georgia/article_ed96096c-dd21-11ec-a063-1b9511ce2528.html | 2022-05-26T19:32:16Z |
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