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Multimedia Project Features an Interactive Voter Chatbot, Voting Rights Explainer Videos, and Profiles on Changemakers Across the U.S.
BOSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emancipator announced today the launch of its Voter Education Project, featuring VoteChat — a virtual chatbot built by Northeastern University graduate students that informs users nationwide on current and changing voter laws. The interactive tool provides a simple and anonymous way for prospective voters to learn about registration requirements, restrictions, and deadlines in each state. VoteChat can be accessed on The Emancipator website or by texting "vote" to (877) 596-5610. A live demo is viewable here.
VoteChat is part of a collection of multimedia initiatives created by a cross-functional team of students from Northeastern University working under the guidance of Prof. Dan Zedek. The tool gathers information from a range of sources, including the Brennan Center for Justice's bimonthly voting law roundups and LegiScan. Voter registration information is sourced from official state websites and credible aggregators, such as Ballotpedia.
Northeastern students also produced a series of explainer videos for prospective voters on topics ranging from campaign finance laws and voter fraud to women's suffrage and voter suppression history. Student journalists developed a multimedia collection of profiles showcasing voting rights changemakers across the country who are driven to organize communities along a range of issues, from Indigenous and disability rights, to the rights of the formerly incarcerated.
"These student-journalists are meeting audiences where they live by delivering information on social media,"said co-editors in chief Deborah D. Douglas and Amber Payne, "where larger numbers of people stop and start their news consumption, and by amplifying grassroots organizers who are driving people to the polls."
The Northeastern team managed all aspects of the project, which included photography and video production, building a messaging app, and conducting research and reporting.
"The Emancipator is about community, connection and impact," Zedek said. "We loved being given the challenge of using new forms of digital storytelling to move people to explore, learn and take action on voting rights."
The Emancipator is a digital commentary platform dedicated to achieving racial justice in America and beyond. Co-founded by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Bina Venkataraman, The Emancipator features original content from leading scholars, journalists, and community members to explore solutions to racial inequality and its intersections. A collaboration between the Boston Globe and Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, The Emancipator reimagines the nation's first abolitionist newspapers — for a new day.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs—on-campus, online, and in hybrid formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 140 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.
Press inquiries: info@theemancipator.org
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| 2022-07-26T10:26:33Z
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2020 was a pivotal year for many industries. The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic have altered consumer habits and how people do business around the world. One of the most heavily impacted industries is warehousing and logistics. The explosive demand for eCommerce coupled with labor shortages and antiquated infrastructure created novel challenges for the industry. Innovative businesses have been working on coming up with creative solutions to alleviate supply chain issues. One of the companies at the forefront of addressing these issues is MIDCOM Data Technologies. In the last two years, MIDCOM has been working to identify and address these challenges with newer technologies.
What's Causing the Supply Chain Issues & How Are Companies Solving Them?
Although some of the more immediate effects of the pandemic have been alleviated, others will take time. Understanding that these external factors are here to stay, many businesses are taking charge and embracing innovative solutions to solve supply chain issues. Here are the top problems businesses are facing and some of the ways they are tackling them.
Controlling Freight Costs
Increasing freight costs was already an issue pre-pandemic. A massive labor shortage of truck drivers has only amplified the problem. Now, with the pressure of increasing gas prices, businesses are turning to electric vehicles to cut down on freight costs. GM is one of the leading car manufacturers that has made it easier for businesses to make the switch. Offering cash allowances and incentives to participating businesses, GM is taking charge of transitioning America's freights into all-electric vehicles.
Pressures of Fast & Free Shipping
It's no secret that large eCommerce companies such as Amazon have created and capitalized on the demand for faster and cheaper shipping. With dominance over the industry and the capability to meet consumer demands, Amazon has created an unrealistic standard for others to compete with. This so-called "Amazon effect" has put strains on the already struggling small businesses. To keep up with consumer expectations, eCommerce based companies like Ryder are racing to expand their distribution center portfolios in an effort to provide faster shipping to their customers. Regardless, unless substantial shifts take place in the industry or consumer expectations, these pressures will continue to be felt.
Keeping Up with Technology
Another pressure that is felt by all businesses is to keep up with technology. As the competition ramps up, newer technologies are helping businesses cut down on costs and speed up their operations. However, lack of access to these technologies is a major issue due to supply chain problems. MIDCOM Data Technologies, a leader in printer and barcode scanner repair and sales, has introduced innovative solutions to help its customers navigate these challenges. "Most of our customers in warehousing and logistics are feeling intense pressure to move items in and out of their warehouses," says Ken Feinstein, VP of MIDCOM Data Technologies. "Since the pandemic began, we've found higher demand for our Printer Protection Plans and refurbished equipment including thermal label printers and barcode scanners to keep the critical technology that all warehouses need to eliminate downtime and bottlenecks in the picking and fulfillment processes".
The Future of Supply Chain
Experts estimate that many of the factors contributing to supply chain disruptions will remain well into 2023. Supply chain management has become a focus point for many industries, transforming the way they do business in a short amount of time. As businesses learn to coexist with these challenges, new technologies are emerging to alleviate the bottlenecks. These innovations will continue to create shifts in the warehousing and logistics industry beyond the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| 2022-04-30T16:43:36Z
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Cinematographers behind 15 iconic films in movie history
Universum Film (UFA)
Cinematographers behind 15 iconic films in movie history
A wide industrial shot from the film “Metropolis”
Universum Film (UFA)
Karl Freund: ‘Metropolis’ (1927)
Men look on at their master in dystopian world
The Archers
Jack Cardiff: ‘The Red Shoes’ (1948)
Moira Shearer dances in a ballet in “The Red Shoes”
United Artists/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images
Stanley Cortez: ‘The Night of the Hunter’ (1955)
Shelley Winters and Robert Mitchum in a dramatically lit bedroom on the set of “The Night of the Hunter”
Horizon Pictures
Freddie Young: ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962)
Camel caravan across Arabian desert
Metor-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Geoffrey Unsworth: ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ (1968)
Actor Keir Dullea floating in a surreal, futuristic, red setting
Paramount Pictures
Gordon Willis: ‘The Godfather’ (1972)
Vito Corleone’s funeral
Paramount Pictures
Néstor Almendros: ‘Days of Heaven’ (1978)
A silhouette of Richard Gere standing in a wheat field with an old farmhouse in the distance
American Zoetrope
Vittorio Storaro: ‘Apocalypse Now’ (1979)
A silhouette of a boat with soldiers floats along a river in front of a deep blue and greeen sky
The Ladd Company
Jordan Cronenweth: ‘Blade Runner’ (1982)
Harrison Ford in a scene from “Bladerunner”
Road Movies Filmproduktion
Robby Müller: ‘Paris, Texas’ (1984)
A solitary figure stands in a parking lot under a green light with a sunset in the distance
Warner Bros.
Robert Richardson: ‘JFK’ (1991)
Actors Kevin Costner and Sissy Spacek in a scene from “JFK”
Dreamworks Pictures
Janusz Kamiński: ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998)
Tom Hanks in a wartime beach scene from “Saving Private Ryan”
Block 2 Pictures
Christopher Doyle: ‘In the Mood for Love’ (2000)
Actress Maggie Cheung in a scene from “In the Mood for Love”
Paramount Vantage
Roger Deakins: ‘No Country for Old Men’ (2007)
Rolling desert landscape of West Texas
Warner Bros.
Emmanuel Lubezki: ‘Gravity’ (2013)
Sandra Bullock floats in space with Earth in the distance
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| 2022-05-19T06:25:58Z
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GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — NASA on Tuesday unveiled a new batch of images from its new powerful space telescope, including a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star.
The first image from the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope was released Monday at the White House — a jumble of distant galaxies that went deeper into the cosmos than humanity has ever seen.
The four additional photos released Tuesday included more cosmic beauty shots.
With one exception, the latest images showed parts of the universe seen by other telescopes. But Webb’s sheer power, distant location off Earth and use of the infrared light spectrum showed them in new light.
“Every image is a new discovery and each will give humanity a view of the humanity that we’ve never seen before,’’ NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday, rhapsodizing over images showing “the formation of stars, devouring black holes.”
Webb’s use of the infrared light spectrum allows the telescope to see through the cosmic dust and “see light from faraway light from the corners of the universe,” he said.
“We’ve really changed the understanding of our universe,” said European Space Agency director general Josef Aschbacher.
The European and Canadian space agencies joined NASA in building the powerful telescope.
On tap Tuesday:
— Southern Ring Nebula, which is sometimes called “eight-burst.” About 2,500 light-years away, it shows an expanding cloud of gas surrounding a dying star. A light-year is 5.8 trillion miles.
— Carina Nebula, one of the bright stellar nurseries in the sky, about 7,600 light-years away.
— Five galaxies in a cosmic dance, 290 million light-years away. Stephan’s Quintet was first seen 225 years ago in the constellation Pegasus.
— A blueish giant planet called WASP-96b. It’s about the size of Saturn and is 1,150 light-years away. A gas planet, it’s not a candidate for life elsewhere but a key target for astronomers.
The images were released one-by-one at an event at NASA’s Goddard Space Center that included cheerleaders with pompoms the color of the telescope’s golden mirrors.
The world’s biggest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away last December from French Guiana in South America. It reached its lookout point 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth in January. Then the lengthy process began to align the mirrors, get the infrared detectors cold enough to operate and calibrate the science instruments, all protected by a sunshade the size of a tennis court that keeps the telescope cool.
Webb is considered the successor to the highly successful, but aging Hubble Space Telescope.
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| 2022-07-12T19:16:42Z
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Reinforced Russian troops backed by airstrikes pummeled a portion of eastern Ukraine on Saturday, blowing up bridges and shelling apartment buildings as they fought to capture two cities that would put a contested province under Moscow’s control, Ukrainian officials said.
Russian and Ukrainian forces battled street-by-street in Sievierodonetsk and neighboring Lysychansk, regional governor Serhiy Haidai said. Russian strikes killed four people, including a mother and child, in the nearby village of Hirske, Haidai said.
The cities are the last major areas of Luhansk province still held by Ukraine. The Russian attacks are central to the Kremlin’s reduced wartime goal of seizing the entire Donbas region, where Moscow-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces for eight years and established self-proclaimed republics.
Russia also escalated attacks in Doneskt, the other province that makes up the Donbas, the Ukrainian military said as the war reached its 101st day. Reflecting the close combat, Russian and Ukrainian military officers blamed each other for a fire that destroyed the main church at the Sviatohirsk monastery, one of Ukraine’s holiest Orthodox Christian sites.
In recent days, the Russians focused on capturing Sievierodonetsk, which had a prewar population of about 100,000. At one point, they held 90% of the city, but Ukrainian soldiers clawed back some ground, Haidai reported Friday. Western military analysts said Russia was devoting significant troop strength and firepower to what British officials described as a “creeping advance” in the Donbas.
“The combined use of air and artillery strikes has been a key factor in Russia’s recent tactical successes in the region,” the U.K. Ministry of Defense said in a Saturday assessment. The British ministry warned that after launching so many guided missiles, Russia was employing unguided missiles that have “almost certainly caused substantial collateral damage and civilian casualties.”
The Ukrainian military staff reported that Ukrainian forces repulsed nine attacks in the Donbas over 24 hours. The claim could not be independently verified.
While Russian forces are concentrated on seizing the Donbas in the east, Ukrainian troops have staged counterattacks to try to regain territory in their country’s south.
After seizing most of the Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions, as well as the port city of Mariupol, Moscow has installed local administrators, offered residents Russian passports and taken other steps to consolidate its hold on occupied areas.
Russian shelling killed at least three civilians in the Black Sea port city of Mykolaiv, Mayor Oleksandr Senkevich said Saturday.
The Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank, said Russian-installed officials and troops faced growing resistance among the local population and “an increase in partisan activity in southern Ukraine.”
The institute cited accounts on Russian Telegram channels of threats against locals who received Russian passports.
The Ukrainian Center for National Resistance, which established a website to advise residents on sabotage and other techniques, said Kherson residents were encouraged to burn down a Russian passport center.
The Ukrainian military general staff noted with approval the trouble that Russian occupation authorities were encountering. It said Russian leaders in Kherson wore bulletproof vests and traveled in armored vehicles.
In other developments:
— Ukraine’s foreign minister denounced France’s president for saying the West shouldn’t “humiliate” Russian President Vladimir Putin. French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with regional French newspapers Friday that Putin made a “historic error” in invading Ukraine but world powers shouldn’t “humiliate Russia, so that when the fighting stops, we can build a way out together via diplomatic paths.” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted in response: “Calls to avoid humiliation of Russia can only humiliate France and every other country that would call for it. … We all better focus on how to put Russia in its place. This will bring peace and save lives.”
— The bodies of more than 1,300 civilians have been exhumed so far in Ukraine’s capital region following Russia’s military retreat from around Kyiv, Ukraine’s Interior Ministry reported Saturday. The bodies were sent to morgues for forensic examination, and some 200 of the victims have not been identified, ministry spokeswoman Alyona Matveyeva said. Since Russia’s withdrawal from the Kyiv region in early April, Ukrainian authorities have been collecting the dead, exhuming bodies from mass graves and working to document the killings and collect evidence for eventual war crimes investigations and possible prosecutions.
— A Russian rocket hit an agricultural site Saturday in the Odesa region, wounding two people, according to a regional military chief. A Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said a missile attack destroyed a base of foreign mercenaries. Odesa is home to Ukraine’s largest seaport and therefore vital to the country’s ability to ship grain and other commodities. The rocket attack came hours after Kuleba, the foreign minister, tweeted: “Ukraine is ready to create necessary conditions to resume exports from the port of Odesa. The question is how to make sure that Russia doesn’t abuse the trade route to attack the city.”
— Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said in an interview published Saturday that Russia is suffering significantly fewer military casualties compared to the first six weeks of the war. The lower figures might make Russian commanders “think that they are fighting successfully,” the website Meduza quoted Podolyak as saying. Speaking on Ukrainian television, he expressed optimism that new Western-supplied weaponry could change the “mathematics” of the war.
—- Pope Francis says he needs he needs to wait for the “right moment” to go to Ukraine. A Ukrainian refugee who was in a group of children visiting the Vatican asked the pontiff if he would go to his homeland. Francis told the boy he thinks a lot about the children in Ukraine and has a desire to go there. He said it’s “not easy to take a decision that could do more harm to all the world than good. I must find the right moment to do it.” The pope said he would discuss the issue next week when some Ukrainian government representatives visit the Vatican.
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Varenytsia and Rosa reported from Sloviansk, Ukraine.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading global recovery auditing firm is launching a revitalized brand to better communicate the company's broad range of services and enhanced business intelligence solutions. The new name is Illumis.
"The firm we have been building for the last twenty-eight years has evolved considerably, to a point where we have refreshed the company name." says Anthony Brush, President and CEO of Illumis. "Our new brand identity supports this evolution and ongoing journey to expand our offerings and solutions."
The rebranding initiative primarily follows the growth of the company's data visualization and business intelligence tools, the Illumis Business Intelligence Suite (IBIS). IBIS is a suite of intelligent applications that allows you to quickly identify opportunities. Make decisions and take action. The growth of the company's software suite has elevated the technology to a core company offering, alongside Illumis' Accounts Payable Recovery Audits and Global Advisory services.
While the company's brand has changed, Illumis remains steadfast in its dedication to providing the best recoveries as well as world class financial insights and controls to its client base. Illumis' corporate vision of providing financial clarity and enhancing profits through a unique blend of people and technology is summarized by the tagline 'Bright Ideas for Better Profits.'
Illumis is a leading global recovery auditing and business intelligence provider that helps businesses increase profitability, mitigate potential risks, and enhance internal processes throughout all aspects of the supplier relationship. Through the combination of our experienced audit professionals and our premier business intelligence suite, we help Fortune 500 and 1000 clients identify the suppliers and transactions that need attention without disrupting daily operations. For more information on Illumis, visit the website at: www.illumisglobal.com
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| 2022-05-27T20:04:37Z
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Moran calls on President to unleash American energy following Middle East trip
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Senator Jerry Moran has called on the President to unleash American energy with a new all-of-the-above strategy following Joe Biden’s latest trip to Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) says on Wednesday, July 20, he spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to call on President Joe Biden to prioritize American energy and decrease dependency on foreign powers for oil production.
“My state of Kansas is an energy-producing state,” said Sen. Moran. “We could help increase supply and cuts costs at the pump. But instead, President Biden chooses our foreign adversaries for assistance. The United States has the resources, the expertise and the domestic demand to be an energy-independent nation, and Kansas has the opportunity to be a participant in that.”
Moran noted that a more enduring and affordable solution would be for the President to support an “all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy.”
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| 2022-07-21T12:51:25Z
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Trusted Roofing and Construction Brand Aims to Achieve Expansion Goal by Opening 4 Locations in Kansas and Missouri
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Storm Guard – an innovative and community-driven roofing and construction brand – is taking strides to bring their essential home restoration services to both the states of Kansas and Missouri. Having some of the most unpredictable and severe weather in the country, Storm Guard's services are a necessity in this area, making it the perfect market for franchise development. The brand currently has 38 franchise locations and is looking to add 100 franchise locations in the next five years, with Kansas and Missouri being on the list of states they want to expand in. Storm Guard is searching for franchise partners for one territory on the Kansas side, one on the Missouri side, and the remaining two territories cover areas in both Kansas and Missouri.
"With hot temperatures and humidity, heavy winds, and dangerous spring storms that the Kansas City area receives, it's clear that our services are a necessity," stated Shane Lynch, President of Storm Guard. "Kansas and Missouri residents deserve to have their homes protected by honest and reputable contractors who put integrity first."
After travelling to help communities that were devastated by natural disasters, the brand's founders realized that their exceptional customer service and quality work was needed in a multitude of states. Since 2003, Storm Guard has been helping as many families as possible restore their homes after storms and solve problems that all property owners experience including roofing, siding, window improvements, painting, emergency tarping, and installing proper gutters. All repairs ranging from general home upgrades to storm restoration are completed with their customers' best interests in mind, with the brand taking measures to ensure their satisfaction such as alleviating the stress of dealing with insurance claims and providing high-quality work without the high cost.
"We know that the work we do is important to those who have been affected by severe weather," said Lynch. "The impact of our services on the families we have helped is evident and we are thrilled to continue to offer our services by expanding into Kansas and Missouri."
Storm Guard is on a mission to provide their exceptional restoration services to households all across the country by creating franchising opportunities. The ideal Storm Guard franchisee is driven, a good communicator, and takes immense pride in helping their community. The brand's initial franchise fee is $65,000 and the total investment ranges from $185,400-$221,600.
For more information about Storm Guard, go to https://www.stormguardrc.com/. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit https://www.stormguardfranchising.com/.
About Storm Guard: Founded in 2003, Storm Guard saw the demand for a company that specializes in roofing and construction. As a single location in Minnesota, Storm Guard found themselves traveling to help local communities that were devastated by natural disasters. After responding to a hurricane in Florida in 2012, the founders saw the need for their services all over the country and decided to turn it into a franchise. Today, Storm Guard has 38 franchise locations across 17 different states. They are looking for dedicated and exceptional individuals to help continue their success throughout the nation.
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| 2022-05-23T15:33:49Z
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Molecular Partners AG (NASDAQ: MOLN): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021 (the "IPO"); and/or (ii) between June 16, 2021 and April 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Molecular Partners securities 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 Molecular Partners class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7548 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 12, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, the complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the IPO documents and defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) ensovibep was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; (2) accordingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (3) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (4) as a product candidate, MP0310 (AMG 506), in development for the treatment of certain types of cancer, was less attractive to Amgen Inc. ("Amgen") than defendants had led investors to believe; (5) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (6) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (7) as a result, the IPO documents and defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Molecular Partners class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7548 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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| 2022-08-10T21:42:21Z
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Marketing business acceleration gives CMOs real-time visibility into operations, enabling them to maximize value and accelerate growth
NEW YORK and AUSTIN, Texas , Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Uptempo, a leader in enterprise marketing operations software. The two companies will work together to deliver a new operating model for marketers. Marketing business acceleration is a new approach that will provide a comprehensive planning and spending framework, common taxonomies and KPIs, as well as real-time data transparency.
Legacy operating models make it difficult for Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs)—particularly those leading marketing efforts across large organizations with multiple business units and multiple plans—to plan, fund, execute, and measure their programs. Marketing business acceleration can connect existing systems and processes together, forming a truly unified marketing department—one that gives CMOs real-time insights into their operations and enables them to plan better, spend smarter, execute with confidence, and pivot fast. Further, this new operating model provides CMOs and CFOs greater ability to collaborate through a single, transparent line of visibility into returns on investment, with integrated analysis, reporting and planning.
"While investment in technologies that automate the execution of marketing has exploded in recent years, CMOs are still left doing the financial and management planning on outmoded spreadsheets," said Jason Galloway, US Marketing Consulting Practice Lead, KPMG LLP. "Together with Uptempo, we are building a better way for CMOs to maximize—and accelerate—the impact of their planning, financial and work management investments, while providing the clarity they need to make smart decisions. With this operating model at their disposal, CMOs will be able to run their departments in a similar way to how great CEOs run their organizations."
Mirko Holzer, CEO, Uptempo, said, "We've seen firsthand how CMOs struggle to connect the dots from strategy to execution, and we're confident that this partnership will help put C-Suite Level executives on the same page. KPMG has a long track record of providing financial audit and advisory services to CFOs and a trusted reputation for helping the world's largest organizations navigate digital transformation. Coupled with Uptempo's innovative technologies and track record of integrating best-in-class emerging software into our offerings, this alliance makes us ideally suited to help bring marketing business acceleration to market."
KPMG Marketing Consulting helps provide marketing teams with the insight they need to build trust, transform their operations and seize new opportunities. For more information about the KPMG and Uptempo collaboration, visit the KPMG and Uptempo alliance site read.kpmg.us/uptempo
KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 144 countries and territories and has more than 236,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
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Bank hires Denver-based CRE leader Todd Grover as part of Mountain West growth strategy
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), announced today the expansion of its commercial real estate (CRE) division into Colorado with the hiring of Todd Grover as senior vice president and market leader to lead and build the bank's Denver-based CRE team. Grover is one of Colorado's top commercial real estate leaders with more than 25 years of industry experience.
According to Neil Hodge, executive vice president and head of commercial real estate at Umpqua Bank, Grover's addition reflects Umpqua's continued strategic priority to grow its presence in Denver and build a best-in-class banking experience for companies across the Mountain West region.
"Todd is a tremendous CRE professional with a strong reputation for his leadership, customer-focused service and experience as a trusted advisor to his clients," said Hodge. "As one of the West's strongest banks, Umpqua is thrilled to hire Todd to lead our expansion and leverage our size, resources, and expertise for property owners and development companies seeking to support the vitality and growth in Denver, Phoenix and other Mountain West communities."
Grover brings to Umpqua a record of leadership success that includes building teams generating annual loan originations in excess of $1 billion. Most recently, Grover served as market executive for BBVA USA, leading teams that structured commercial real estate financing transactions in major markets including Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Volume included transactions for apartments, industrial, retail, office, medical office, and triple-net leased properties. Throughout his career, Grover has applied his expertise to create custom financing solutions for clients, with financing typically ranging from $15 million to $70 million per project for a variety of needs, including construction, acquisition, bridge and term loans.
Today's announcement marks the growth of Umpqua's expansion into Colorado that includes the hire of Shawn Thompson earlier this year to head its middle market banking division in the region.
"Umpqua is excited to be a part of Denver's vibrant business community and economy. We look forward to contributing to the prosperity of communities across the Western U.S.," said Umpqua Bank President Tory Nixon. "We're focused on attracting top banking talent passionate about providing high-growth, commercial enterprises an exceptional relationship banking experience. Our recent leadership hires in the region and the expansion of both our middle market banking and commercial real estate divisions in Colorado reflect our commitment to do just that."
Grover holds an MBA in finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Michigan State University. He also has participated in the executive development program at the University of Texas at Austin.
About Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, and operates across Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for eight years in a row on FORTUNE magazine's list of the country's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and was recently named by The Portland Business Journal the Most Admired Financial Services Company in Oregon for the 17th consecutive year. In addition to its retail banking presence, Umpqua Bank owns Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc., a nationally recognized commercial finance company that provides equipment leases to small businesses.
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| 2022-08-23T19:10:26Z
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGTX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 15, 2020, to May 31, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 16, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in TGTX:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that TG Therapeutics, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in TG Therapeutics you have until September 16, 2022, to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased TG Therapeutics securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the TGTX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/tg-therapeutics-loss-submission-form?id=31224&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Higher Education Servicing Corporation (HESC) is excited to announce the launch of its for-profit subsidiary, HESC Solutions, Inc.
HESC Solutions, Inc. was created to oversee the ongoing development and licensing of the HELIUM Loan Origination and Servicing System, which was first deployed by HESC in 2017, and to provide expanded student loan servicing opportunities with federal student loan contractors.
HELIUM is a state‐of‐the‐art solution capable of originating private student, parent and refinance education loans as well as servicing both FFELP and private education loans. Built with the latest Microsoft technology, HELIUM's modern coding structure and architectural framework provides clients with a rich-UI, web‐based user experience while delivering increased productivity and efficiency, faster turn-around for system development updates, easy connection to ancillary products, and greater control and flexibility of system controls, which are critical for success in an ever-evolving student loan industry. Higher education loan providers and servicers may license HELIUM to manage their own loan origination and/or servicing portfolios or contract directly with HESC to provide third-party loan originations and/or servicing.
HESC Solutions, Inc. also provides subcontracting services for federal student loan servicers including contact center support, back-office processing tasks, and Direct Loan servicing.
"We are excited to launch HESC Solutions, Inc. Now more than ever, we are ready and able to deploy our industry-leading HELIUM software to education loan providers and servicers to help meet the needs of their clients and borrowers. And as a qualified small business with decades of student loan servicing expertise, we are well positioned to serve as a federal student loan subcontractor," said Phillip Wambsganss, President of HESC Solutions, Inc.
For more information, visit www.hescsolutions.com.
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(817) 265-9158 ext. 4161
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Higher Education Servicing Corporation ("HESC") is a private, nonprofit student loan servicing organization founded in 1978 to ensure Texas students and families have access to higher education. In 2017, after years of development and testing, HESC launched its own proprietary loan servicing platform known as HELIUM, which it utilizes to service its own portfolio of federal and private education loans. HESC also continues to provide full-service, third-party servicing and administration for federal and private education loan providers as well as offers private student and parent loans to permanent Texas residents through its Texas Extra Credit education loan program.
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Operation Christmas Child
A project leaders’ workshop hosted by the Mid-Texas Area Team for Operation Christmas Child will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon today at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1401 W Central Ave. in Temple.
Each year, the project packs shoeboxes full of gifts and distributes them to children in need around the globe.
During this meeting, participants will have the opportunity to learn about DIY gift making, value item orders, and gift box packing.
The event is free and open to the public. For information contact Call Kathy at 254-541-2456.
‘Joy for the Journey’ event
“Joy for the Journey,” a Christian motivational event for women, will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24 at the First Baptist Church, 400 W. Main St. in Cameron.
The speaker will be Tammy Whitehurst, who encourages women to discover joy in the truth of God’s word.
“She wants people to realize they can have joy in their journey, no matter what they have been through or what they are going through at the present time,” the church said in a news release. “We invite you to join Tammy as she shares hope and happiness that come when we know Jesus.”
A continental breakfast will be served. There is no cost for the event, but love offerings will be accepted. Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by Sept. 18 by calling the church at 254-697-6477.
‘Going Beyond’ event
“Going Beyond,” a simulcast event for women seeking Jesus, will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Canyon Creek Baptist Church, 4306 S. 31st St. in Temple.
The event will feature Priscilla Shirer with worship by Anthony Evans.
“If you’ve felt empty and undone lately, prepare to meet God here. Join thousands of women across the globe in this one-day event where you’ll experience whole-hearted teaching straight from God’s Word, worship, and prayer to inspire and challenge you to listen for His voice in your life. Because when we seek Him, we’ll find Him. Don’t miss out on this special event,” the church said on social media.
Tickets are $20 each and include a light breakfast, lunch and door prizes. Tickets may be purchased online at creekfamily.org/simulcast or in the church office, which is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
For information call 254-773-6084.
‘Sisters United in Faith’
“Sisters United in Faith,” an interdenominational women’s event sponsored by the Women’s Ministry of Foundation Church, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the church, 10751 W Adams Ave. in Temple.
Participant will have the opportunity to hear from different speakers about the life and ministry of Jesus, assemble Hope Boxes in service to the community, and experience opportunities for deeper discussion and fellowship.
Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. A free continental breakfast and lunch are included in the $30 ticket price. To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/221567242475155.
Life Chain event
The 14th-annual Life Chain will take place Sunday, Oct. 2, in Temple.
Participants will gather at the Chick-Fil-A restaurant on South 31st Street at 1:45 p.m. and the event will last from 2-3 p.m. Participants are advised to bring a hat and lawn chairs; ice water and signs will be furnished.
Participants will stand along both sides of the street while holding signs such as “Abortion Kills the Unborn” and “Jesus Forgives and Heals”. Those who attend also are welcome to bring their own signs.
Grief Share
Temple First Church of the Nazarene, 5000 S. 31st St. in Temple, is sponsoring a Grief Share program. The 13-week series offers help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.
Sessions are offered at the church from 10 a.m. to noon every Friday through Dec. 2. To sign up, visit griefshare.org. For information call the church office at 254-773-3744.
Calling area pastors
Submissions are sought for the weekly Pastor’s Corner column. For details, email living@tdtnews.com.
Submission guidelines
Church news items may be submitted by emailing living@tdtnews.com.
All items are due by noon Monday.
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Empowered Huaxia Bank's project to win 2022 IDC China Financial Industry Technology Application Scenario Innovation Award
SHANGHAI, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd ("OneConnect" or the "Company", Stock Code: 6638.HK), the leading Technology-as-a-Service ("TaaS") provider, was included as part of 2022 IDC China Fintech Top 50 for the third consecutive year during the 2022 IDC Digital Finance Awards in Beijing held on August 18. Awarded by International Data Corporation ("IDC"), the award recognizes the Company's outstanding performance in "technology empowerment", "innovations and transformations" and "financial services". Further, Huaxia Bank, an OneConnect customer in China, won the 2022 IDC China Financial Industry Technology Application Scenario Innovation Award for its Big Data Risk Identification & Early Warning Platform ("Dragon Shield System") empowered by OneConnect's technology.
IDC is the world's leading technology market research institution known globally for its authoritative and credible reports. It is also the first international market research institution to enter China. The "IDC China FinTech Top 50" list was launched in 2020 aiming to recognize fintech service providers that offer financial institutions advanced technology and fintech solutions which address pain points or lead to the development of dedicated services for various financial institution scenarios. It aims to provide the market with a comprehensive insight into China's fintech ecosystems assessing their digitalizing capability and contributing to the business growth of financial institutions.
OneConnect is the first TaaS Provider that has completed a dual primary listing on both Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and New York Stock Exchange. OneConnect integrates extensive financial services industry expertise with top-of-the-line technology to provide applications and technology-enabled business solutions to financial institutions. The Company's solutions help customers undertake digital transformation which improve efficiency, enhance service quality and reduce costs and risks.
As an associate of Ping An, the Company has leveraged Ping An's three-decade experience in the financial services sector. The Company has established long-term cooperation with financial institutions to addresses their digital transformation requirements. The integrated solutions and platform the Company provides include Digital Banking, Digital Insurance and Gamma Platform, the latter a technology infrastructure platform for financial institutions. In September 2021, the Company brought forward the strategy of "One Body and Two Wings" and expanded its service offerings to government, regulatory and enterprise clients to support the overall digital transformation of the financial services ecosystem. In addition, the Company has successfully exported "Made in China" technology solutions to overseas financial institutions. The Company has served more than 100 customers in 20 countries and regions, mainly in Southeast Asia.
Given the increased uncertainty in the post-epidemic era, IDC has stated that the financial industry will face new challenges. Financial service providers are currently focused on improving digitalized customer experience, empowering financial scenarios with cutting-edge technologies and developing fintech solutions that better serve the real economy, strengthen risk monitoring and assessment in line with regulatory guidance, and prevent the occurrence of systemic risks thereby promoting the digital transformation of China's financial sector laying the foundation for a digital future.
In the future, OneConnect will continue to optimize products and solutions for the fintech sector as well as develop cutting-edge technological innovations to empower, reshape and promote the high-quality development of the financial industry.
About OneConnect Financial Technology
OneConnect Financial Technology Co. Ltd. ("The Company") is a leading technology-as-a-service platform for financial institutions. The globally-recognised company is a high-tech enterprise that was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019 (NYSE: OCFT) and achieved dual primary listing in Hong Kong in 2022 (HKEX: 6638). The Company integrates extensive financial services industry expertise with market-leading technology to provide technology applications and technology-enabled business services to financial institutions. These solutions enable our customers' digital transformations, which seek to increase revenue, manage risks, improve efficiency, enhance service quality and reduce costs.
OneConnect is an associate of Ping An Group. By leveraging on Ping An Group's extensive experience of over 30 years in financial services, OneConnect has established long-term relationships with financial institutions to serve and accurately address their digital transformation needs. Above its expertise and experience as a leading digital banking solutions provider, OneConnect also actively promotes digital transformation for financial institutions and provides trade, credit, supply chain, data security, risk management and other related scientific and technological services for government, regulatory and enterprise users. The Company currently serves more than 20 countries and regions.
OneConnect has world-leading technology capabilities for financial services in AI, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain and Financial Cloud. As of 31 December 2021, the Company had submitted 5,652 global patent applications, including 1,525 overseas patent applications. The Company has also won 61 international professional awards, including four consecutive IDC Awards, the prestigious Wu Wen Jun AI Science and Technology Award, BAI Global Insurance Certification Award, the first prize in the OMG Micro-expression Competition, the first prize in Machine Learning in DROP Leaderboard and the CMMI5 international certification.
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CALGARY, AB, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share payable on October 1, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022.
The Board of Directors also declared the following quarterly dividend on its Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares for the period starting from and including June 30, 2022 up to but excluding September 30, 2022:
*Please note the quarterly floating rate on the Series B and Series D Preferred Shares will be reset every quarter.
All currency is expressed in Canadian dollars except where noted. When the dividend payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made the following business day.
About TransAlta Corporation:
TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia with a focus on long-term shareholder value. TransAlta provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers with clean, affordable, energy efficient and reliable power. Today, TransAlta is one of Canada's largest producers of wind power and Alberta's largest producer of hydro-electric power. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud member of the communities where we operate and where our employees work and live. TransAlta aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and its climate change strategy with CDP (formerly Climate Disclosure Project) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. TransAlta has achieved a 61 per cent reduction in GHG emissions since 2015.
For more information about TransAlta, visit its website at transalta.com.
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SINGAPORE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The e-commerce platform Hekka, founded by Asia Innovations Group (AIG), today announced the launch of its new website and mobile app to provide users with a seamless and innovative shopping experience. Both the website and app build on the platform's existing web presence and provide users with real-time fashion, home and electronics goods at accessible prices.
"This year, we aim to expand Hekka's market share and establish Hekka as the e-commerce marketplace of the future," said Andy Tian, CEO of AIG. "Both the new website and app are the next step in our roadmap to reach those ambitious goals."
One of the app's early promotional offerings is an exclusive electronic Mystery Box game (USA only), where users can choose a pack to be virtually unboxed to win a range of prizes. All prizes are worth up to ten times as much as the chosen box's value; iPhones, drones, electric scooters, and gaming consoles are just a few of the prizes users can win. In the near future, the app will also be available worldwide and promote everything presented on Hekka's website, from clothing and electronics to home appliances and pet supplies.
At this year's New York Fashion Week, Hekka announced a new fashion collection with its partner Uplive, the popular live social platform also launched by AIG. This was a key step towards Hekka's expansion aspirations and furthers its goal of making fashion accessible to all. At NYFW, Hekka showcased its concept of high-end comfort paired with inspiring styles. Celebrity guests and other interested parties were able to witness firsthand how Hekka embraces inclusivity and accessibility and brings more approachable styles to people around the world.
Originally founded in Singapore, Hekka is an online marketplace that features a broad range of products and is emerging as a leader in the consumer electronics and the real-time fashion industry. Its capability to create an inclusive, cross-border and seamless shopping experience is improving consumers' daily lives through high-end technology and emerging trends. Launched by Asia Innovations Group (AIG), a leading live social company with more than 500 million registered users located in over 150 regions worldwide, Hekka consists of an international team and partners across Europe, US, and India. For more information, visit hekka.com and follow @hekka.official on all social platforms.
About AIG
Asia Innovations Group (AIG) is a leading live social company with more than 500 million registered users located in over 150 regions worldwide. It has built a comprehensive and diverse portfolio as it seeks to achieve its mission of enriching people's lives worldwide through innovative and enjoyable live social products that foster meaningful human connection. AIG operates in eighteen offices around the globe that offer deep local market knowledge across all major emerging markets to augment the company's cutting-edge technology and scalable global infrastructure. AIG's portfolio includes leading apps such as Uplive, the global live video platform, CuteU and Lamour, the dominant dating apps in global emerging markets, as well as other fast-growing voice and game-based live social apps.
Contact: Thais Helena, thais.helena@asiainnovations.net
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The partnership will provide users with an exclusive access to materials that have been selected directly from the HKIAC Case Digest
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced the extension to Kluwer Arbitration's partnership with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), now providing users with access to materials that have been selected from HKIAC Case Digest. The materials provided by HKIAC to Wolters Kluwer under this agreement are available only on Kluwer Arbitration or the HKIAC Case Digest.
Through Wolters Kluwer's collaboration with the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), the HKIAC will make summaries of procedural decisions from HKIAC Case Digest available on Kluwer Arbitration's platform. The materials are interlinked, and relevant datapoints from them will be processed as part of the Kluwer Arbitration's Profile Navigator and Relationship Indicator tools. Additionally, case notes provided by ITA will give users valuable guidance and context on the relevance of the case.
"This partnership is our latest move to further expand Kluwer Arbitration's collection of international commercial and investment arbitration materials, providing legal professionals with the most comprehensive solution for arbitration," said David Bartolone, Vice President and General Manager for the International Group within Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "We are very proud to partner with ITA and the HKIAC to bring this valuable content to our customers."
Roger Alford, General Editor of the ITA Board of Reporters, says "The ITA is excited that the HKIAC has joined the Wolters Kluwer team as an institutional reporter. HKIAC is one of the most prominent arbitration institutions in the world, and we are thrilled that they will be partnering with us."
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre is a company limited by guarantee and a non-profit organization established under Hong Kong law. It is one of the world's leading dispute resolution organizations, specializing in arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution. HKIAC also offers state-of-the-art hearing facilities, which have been ranked first worldwide for location, value for money, IT services, and helpfulness of staff. The company was established in 1985 by a group of leading businesspeople and professionals in an effort to meet the growing need for dispute resolution services in Asia.
Sarah Grimmer, Secretary-General of HKIAC, says "We are proud to partner with Kluwer Arbitration, an information leader in our field, in this way to increase the transparency of institutional decision-making and make valuable information available to users".
To learn more, visit: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/kluwerarbitration
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Barrero hit a game-ending RBI single off Seranthony Domínguez with two out in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 on Wednesday.
Albert Almora Jr. helped set up Barrero’s winning hit with a one-out walk. Almora advanced to second when Alejo Lopez singled for his third hit, and then hustled home when Barrero hit a grounder back up the middle.
“I was fortunate enough to make contact,” said Barrero, who had never faced Dominguez before. “All I wanted to do was help the team by making contact.”
The 24-year-old Barrero has struck out 26 times in 48 big league at-bats this year.
It was the first run allowed by Dominguez (6-4) since July 10, snapping a string of 11 consecutive scoreless appearances.
Rookie left-hander Nick Lodolo struck out eight in a career-high seven innings for Cincinnati, allowing five hits. Alexis Díaz (4-1) got six outs for the win.
“I was aggressive in the zone,” Lodolo said. “I felt I got better as the game went on. I was working through traffic the first three innings but it got better.”
Reds first baseman Joey Votto announced after the win that he will have season-ending surgery Friday to repair a torn left rotator cuff. The 38-year-old Votto, a six-time All-Star and 2010 NL MVP, hit just .205 this season with 11 homers and 41 RBIs.
“It’s a big blow obviously. We’re going to miss him a ton,” manager David Bell said. “I have no idea how he was playing with it. I was lucky enough to talk to the doctors. They were very clear this has to be done now.”
Lodolo got some help from right fielder Aristides Aquino, who made a terrific defensive play in the fifth. Aquino tracked down Alec Bohm’s drive and then made a strong throw from the warning track to double up Rhys Hoskins at first.
“At that moment I was thinking just catch the ball,” Aquino said. “When I caught the ball I saw the runner was off the base. I just threw it. When I’m playing defense, I always think I have a chance to catch the ball.”
It was Aquino’s ninth assist — the most by a Reds outfielder since Billy Hamilton had 12 in 2018.
Philadelphia won the first two games of the three-game series against lowly Cincinnati. But the Phillies wasted a stellar performance by Ranger Suárez in the finale.
The 26-year-old Suárez allowed three hits, struck out eight and walked two. The left-hander made his big league debut at Cincinnati on July 26, 2018.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Phillies: OF Brandon Marsh left Tuesday’s 11-4 win when he crashed into the wall while trying to catch Jonathan India’s home run. He had an MRI but there was no update on his condition.
Reds: RHP Art Warren (right upper arm) was activated from the 15-day injured list. RHP Buck Farmer was placed on the bereavement list. … OF Nick Senzel (right hamstring) and INF Mike Moustakas (left calf strain) planned to work out before the game. Senzel was available to pinch-hit, but did not play. Moustakas is eligible to come off the IL on Friday.
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Phillies: Open a four-game series at home against the Mets on Friday. RHP Chris Bassitt (10-7, 3.27 ERA) is scheduled to face Philadelphia RHP Aaron Nola (8-9, 3.07 ERA).
Reds: Open a three-game series in Pittsburgh on Friday. RHP Graham Ashcraft (5-3, 3.96 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Reds.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tusk Philanthropies, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the United States, today issued its 2023 RFP (Request for Proposals). The RFP is being rolled out concurrently with the initiative's rebrand and new website. By utilizing a targeted political campaign-style approach nationwide, Tusk Philanthropies funds and closely collaborates with local organizations to pass hunger relief legislation at the state level and build both political and grassroots support.
As a Tusk Philanthropies grantee, organizations will be awarded a $25,000 capacity grant for internal operations. Additionally, they will receive support from lobbyists and communications firms to successfully run advocacy campaigns to pass legislation to solve hunger. For organizations that see a legislative path for expanding anti-hunger efforts in your state, the application is here with a deadline of September 30th.
In 2022, Tusk Philanthropies partnered with eight grantees, including Feeding Kentucky, Hunger Free Vermont, Hunger Free New Jersey, the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Maryland Hunger Solutions, D.C. Hunger Solution, and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Tusk Philanthropies ran campaigns on the ground in each of these jurisdictions – helping Vermont become the third state to pass Universal School Meals, explicitly allowing 273,000 K-12 students in Kentucky to eat breakfast in the first 15 minutes of their 1st period class, and running a successful legislative effort in New Jersey that is awaiting the Governor's signature. Some 2022 grantees will continue their efforts into the 2023 legislative session.
"We're taking a completely different approach to philanthropy and believe that it truly allows us to achieve outsized and resilient results," said Bradley Tusk, CEO and Founder of Tusk Philanthropies. "We're the funders, the advocacy component, and the political operatives all in one – and we'll run relentless campaigns until every last person going hungry has enough to eat. Our partners are organizations willing to try new approaches to solving urgent problems and have a clear problem ready to be solved."
Tusk Philanthropies has won 18 campaigns with an 85% success rate and has helped unlock more than $1.5 billion in new government funding to feed those who are going hungry.
"Vulnerable populations don't have lobbyists, or PR firms, or political strategists. So we provide that firepower to get things done," said Tusk Philanthropies Anti-Hunger Campaign Director Lisa Quigley. "We know our approach works: in just a few short years, we've helped unlock more than $1.5 billion in new government funding to feed those who are going hungry. We are excited to scale that impact alongside our new 2023 partners."
About Tusk Philanthropies
Tusk Philanthropies, the family foundation of political strategist Bradley Tusk, is focused on making sure that people who are hungry have enough food to eat. Ensuring people have access to food is an immediate problem that the organization addresses every year by funding, developing, and managing legislative campaigns to expand and strengthen access to nutrition programs like Breakfast After the Bell, Universal School Meals, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). To date, Tusk Philanthropies has helped secure state and federal funding to support school meals programs in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. To learn more, visit tuskphilanthropies.com.
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| 2022-09-06T16:04:57Z
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Treatment Is a Safe and Effective Alternative to Surgery and Laser Therapies
HACKENSACK, N.J., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urologists at Hackensack University Medical Center have become the first in northern New Jersey to offer an innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that uses a high-intensity waterjet to destroy (ablate) excess prostate tissue that causes uncomfortable urinary symptoms for many older men. Aquablation®therapy is an option for men whose prostate enlargement cannot be effectively treated using prostate-shrinking medications. Aquablation therapy is performed using the AquaBeam Robotic System, guided by real-time imaging to deliver treatment with extraordinary precision.
BPH is the most common reason men see a urologist. About half of all men aged 51-60 develop BPH, and the incidence rises with each decade of life. It causes symptoms that impair quality of life, such as trouble urinating, feeling like they cannot fully empty the bladder, and needing to urinate frequently — including multiple overnight trips to the bathroom that can impact sleep.
Some 30-50 million men in the United States have BPH, 10-15 million of whom are actively managing their condition with medications (such as Flomax® or Proscar®) or other treatment. In more than one million men each year, BPH medications are not effective enough and patients need surgery. Most urologists counsel their patients to try medication for at least 4 weeks before resorting to surgery.
The most common surgical approaches are transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), in which the prostate tissue is removed through the urethra, and GreenLight laser surgery, which vaporizes prostate tissue. Both treatments may cause sexual side effects such as retrograde ejaculation, in which semen backs up into the bladder when a man ejaculates; in the case of laser treatment, as many as 90% of patients may experience this side effect. Flomax is also associated with this side effect, while Proscar can reduce sex drive and cause erectile dysfunction and hot flashes.
Aquablation therapy is indicated for any man whose prostate is causing an obstruction, and who cannot achieve relief with medication or does not want to take these drugs. "Aquablation therapy is as effective as these other minimally invasive treatments but with fewer side effects, including only a 10-15% risk of retrograde ejaculation," explained Ravi Munver, M.D., vice chair of Urology and division director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urologic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center. "Aquablation is performed using a robotic system with ultrasound guidance. As a result, the procedure can be completed rapidly and with a higher level of precision that is reproducible from surgeon to surgeon. The advantage of real-time ultrasound imaging is that a surgeon can see where the prostate tissue ends, which allows removal of more of the excess tissue. Aquablation therapy is the only heat-free and image-guided waterjet ablation approach that is available to treat BPH."
Here's how it works: The patient is asleep under anesthesia. An ultrasound probe is inserted into the patient's rectum to produce clear images of the prostate. The addition of ultrasound imaging enables the surgeon to map the parts of the prostate to remove and the parts to avoid. The Aquablation scope is inserted into the urethra. When ready to begin, the surgeon presses on a foot pedal and the Aquablation system advances through the prostate, delivering a heat-free waterjet so intense that it can remove the prostate tissue that has been mapped out. See a video of Aquablation in action.
"Depending on the size of the prostate, the resection time may take as little as 5 minutes," said Michael D. Esposito, M.D., Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Esposito explained that the patient stays in the hospital overnight with a urinary catheter and typically goes home as soon as the next day. Patients report feeling a reduction in BPH symptoms right away and are able to go off their BPH medications. "Aquablation achieves years of prostate relief, and we're thrilled to offer this new option to our patients."
High-tech treatments such as Aquablation therapy are best suited to centers with expertise and high volumes in the field of robotic surgery. "For years, Hackensack University Medical Center has been a national leader in the use of robotic surgery, especially for urologic procedures, and we have trained many other surgeons in its use," noted Michael Stifelman, M.D., chair of Urology. "We are proud to be the first in northern New Jersey to offer this innovative treatment to restore comfort and quality of life to men with BPH."
Hackensack University Medical Center, a 781-bed nonprofit teaching and research hospital, was Bergen County's first hospital founded in 1888. It was also the first hospital in New Jersey and second in the nation to become a Magnet®-recognized hospital for nursing excellence, receiving its sixth consecutive designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The academic flagship of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, Hackensack University Medical Center is Nationally-Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 in four specialties, more than any other hospital in New Jersey. The hospital is home to the state's only nationally-ranked Urology and Neurology & Neurosurgery programs, as well as the best Cardiology & Heart Surgery program. It also offers patients nationally-ranked Orthopedic care and one of the state's premier Cancer Centers (John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center). Hackensack University Medical Center also ranked as High-Performing in conditions such as Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Attack (AMI), Heart Failure, Pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Diabetes and Stroke. As well as High Performing in procedures like Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG), Colon Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement. This award-winning care is provided on a campus that is home to facilities such as the Heart & Vascular Hospital; and the Sarkis and Siran Gabrellian Women's and Children's Pavilion, which houses the Donna A. Sanzari Women's Hospital and the Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, ranked #1 in the state and top 20 in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children's Hospital Report. Additionally, the children's nephrology program ranks in the top 50 in the United States. Hackensack University Medical Center is also home to the Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center and is listed on the Green Guide's list of Top 10 Green Hospitals in the U.S. Our comprehensive clinical research portfolio includes studies focused on precision medicine, translational medicine, immunotherapy, cell therapy, and vaccine development. The hospital has embarked on the largest healthcare expansion project ever approved by the state: Construction of the Helena Theurer Pavilion, a 530,000-sq.-ft., nine-story building, which began in 2019. A $714.2 million endeavor, the pavilion is one the largest healthcare capital projects in New Jersey and will house 24 state-of-the-art operating rooms with intraoperative MRI capability, 50 ICU beds, and 175 medical/surgical beds including a 50 room Musculoskeletal Institute.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the stock of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) between June 8, 2019 and May 25, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 7, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Medtronic securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Medtronic class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8603 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 November 7, 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. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Medtronic's product quality control systems were inadequate; (2) Medtronic had failed to comply with numerous regulations regarding risk assessment, corrective and preventive action, complaint handling, device recalls, and reporting of adverse events; (3) these failures increased the risk of regulatory investigation and action; (4) as a result of the company's misconduct, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") would delay the approval of additional Medtronic MiniMed devices, including the MiniMed 780G; (5) these delays in product approvals, as well as the Company's need to improve its quality control systems, would negatively affect Medtronic's financial performance and cause it to fall further behind its competitors; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Medtronic class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8603 mailto:or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Manatee man charged with sexual battery on a minor
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A Palmetto man is behind bars, charged with sexual battery on a minor, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.
Christopher L. Thompson, 44, was attending a neighborhood party in Palmetto, when investigators say he lured the victim, a 5-year-old girl, across the street to his house.
Further investigation revealed that the victim was also forced to watch sexual material involving children and an adult male.
An investigation revealed that Thompson told the victim not to say anything, and went back to the party.
While executing a search warrant at Thompson’s home, detectives say they were approached by neighboring residents voicing concern for their own children.
The sheriff’s office said images found inside the home are leading detectives to believe Thompson has committed lewd acts on multiple young females. A significant amount of electronics were removed from the home.
Thompson was charged with capital sexual battery, exposing minors to harmful images, and production and possession of child pornography. The case remains under investigation and additional charges are expected.
Detectives believe there are more victims and encourage anyone with information about similar incidents involving Thompson, to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 941-747-3011.
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Man charged after smashing 18 cars at dealership with ax, police say
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:09 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY/Gray News) – A man was charged after police say he took an ax to 18 cars at a dealership in South Dakota, causing six figures in property damage.
Joseph Blackbonnet, 32, was charged with aggravated intentional damage to property.
Sioux Falls police received multiple calls around 9 p.m. Tuesday concerning a man who was using an ax to smash the windows of vehicles for sale at the dealership.
When officers arrived, they located Blackbonnet at the dealership and said he still had the ax with him. Officers took Blackbonnet into custody.
Officials estimate the damage to be at least $100,000.
Police did not release a motive or further details.
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The solution passes customer engagement data and visual context from digital self-service channels seamlessly to live agents when customers transition from self-service to live interactions.
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TechSee, the market leader in Computer Vision solutions for customer service, today announced the launch of Continuity, a seamless solution to drastically improve the customer experience by syncing visual customer interaction data between self-service channels, live agent, and field agent interactions. This seamless approach reduces the need for repeated explanation or information entry by providing agents with visual context from the customer's self-support experience. Customer experience teams can now use traditional self-service channels like automated chat, phone, and messaging to capture visual information like video and images as well as guide customers to perform real-world activities using computer vision and AI, and if a live session with an agent is needed, all of the captured information is passed to the agent.
TechSee's Enhanced Visual Engagement Platform layers on visual communications and AI guidance to all steps of the customer support journey from self-service to live agent assistance. Research shows that the vast majority of today's self-service interactions require additional assistance from a remote or field agent. By providing context continuity between channels, agents and end-users will now be able to resolve issues more efficiently and improve customer satisfaction.
Channel switching from self-service to live agent interaction has been proven by multiple studies to be the leading factor in increasing customer effort, resulting in lower customer satisfaction. High-effort interactions include needing to repeat information, interacting a second time, experiencing 'generic' service, a lack of self-service option, or needing to exert additional mental effort to have an issue resolved. With the seamless contextual transfer of data between self-service, live remote service, and field service interactions, TechSee's Continuity will drive improved customer satisfaction and agent performance scores.
Eitan Cohen, CEO and Co-Founder of TechSee said: "Having to repeatedly explain an issue and repeat or re-enter information throughout a fragmented string of interactions is a frustrating situation we are all familiar with. Techsee's Continuity takes into account the full omnichannel journey, and delivers a continuous, seamless and visual customer experience."
About TechSee
TechSee revolutionized the customer experience domain with the first visual engagement solution powered by Computer Vision AI and Augmented Reality. It enables enterprises around the world to deliver better customer assistance, enhance service quality and reduce costs. TechSee is led by industry veterans with years of experience in mobile technologies, artificial intelligence and big data. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in New York, London, and Madrid. For more information, visit www.techsee.me or email marketing@techsee.me.
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch Rewards, America's No. 1 consumer-rewards app, has surpassed 5 million daily active users, according to engagement metrics from Data.ai. Adding over 1 million to that daily active user number in the past month alone, the company is seeing widespread interest and adoption in its mission to create the world's top rewards platform, enabling consumers and brands to engage in more meaningful ways.
"We're reinventing the way people engage with brands by improving the efficiency of the relationship, and by making it fun. That's why we're seeing these numbers climb. Fetch is fun, and you save money." said Wes Schroll, CEO and Founder of Fetch Rewards. "We're looking forward to continuing to partner with brands that will offer consumers the best experience and leverage our vast amount of users to return the strongest impact for those brand partners."
With more than 17 million people using the app each month, Fetch Rewards' daily user count hit 5 million for the first time in July. Demand for the app has continued to grow aggressively as consumers increasingly look for new ways to save money on essentials amid record-breaking inflation. So far in August, the average DAU count has been around 5.32 million, peaking at 5.7 million on Aug. 6.
In the mobile-app industry, the DAU/MAU metric is sometimes called the "stickiness ratio." Utility savings apps typically see a stickiness ratio of 15-20 percent, while social apps like Instagram and TikTok typically see stickiness ratios closer to 65-70 percent. Fetch currently clocks in around 35 percent, with that number increasing.
"One thing that makes 5 million so exciting to us is that it's about a third of our monthly active users. We've seen this ratio increase, and we're now on a trend line towards social media apps, rather than utility savings apps. That's exciting to us," Schroll said.
The Starbucks app, which is widely considered to be the best example of a single-brand loyalty program, has about 3 million daily users and a stickiness ratio of 15 percent, according to Data.ai. Fetch also outperforms leading apps like Target (4.93 million DAU, 18.3 percent) SHEIN (4.03 million, 21.4 percent) DoorDash (3.58 million, 14.9 percent), Etsy (2.53 million, 12.9%) and Instacart (821K, 11.5 percent).
Capturing more than $133 billion in annualized retail sales, the Fetch Rewards platform is equivalent to the nation's fifth-largest and fastest-growing retailer. This ranking, coming in behind only e-commerce and big box giants like Amazon and Walmart, further establishes Fetch Rewards positioning within the retail industry.
Fetch's flow of data provides the backbone for a new generation of advertising tools that drive real, measurable purchasing decisions. With over 500 global brands on its roster and proven ability to drive consumer engagement with brands, Fetch represents the future of digital marketing. For partners, Fetch aids in accelerating growth and providing an enhanced understanding of customer behavior to allow for improved consumer relationships and stronger brand loyalty. On the consumer side, Fetch's frictionless experience is a new category of shopping app that creates a fun, social and rewarding experience every time a transaction is submitted, completely different from traditional shop-and-save apps.
To learn more, download the free app and visit www.fetch.com. Interested partners can visit https://partners.fetchrewards.com for more information.
About Fetch Rewards
Founded in Madison, Wis., Fetch Rewards is on a mission to help people have fun and save money. By partnering directly with the biggest brands in the world, Fetch gives consumers access to quick and easy rewards every time they snap a photo of their receipt or submit an eReceipt. A top-ranked app in the App Store and Google Play Store with more than 2 million five-star reviews from happy shoppers.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The new 988 hotline that went live about a month ago is aimed at making it easier for people to get help for mental health issues, but advocates and lawmakers say it needs more resources.
On July 16, 988 became the new number for the already-existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Within days, the amount of calls and texts to the number jumped.
Angela Kimball, a mental health advocate with Inseparable, says that’s significant.
“More people get help, more people get on a path to recovery. That’s exactly what we want to see out of this,” Kimball said.
The federal government put hundreds of millions of dollars into the transition. Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., now says there’s more to do.
“To make sure that we build that system like the system that has been going on for over 50 years which is now 911,” Cardenas.
He’s introduced legislation to boost funding for 988 crisis response and build out mental health services on three different levels.
“Where you have somewhere to call – someone will come and somewhere to go,” Cardenas said.
Advocates say that means making sure 988 call centers have the staff they need, communities have mobile crisis teams to respond and people have facilities where they can get longer term mental health support.
“We really need to speak up and asl our elected officials to create the kind of crisis response that gets everybody the help that they need,” Kimball said.
Getting lawmakers to approve more spending can be an uphill battle. But Rep. Cardenas says mental health is a topic where they can find common ground.
“Mental health is something that affects way too many families and every community equally and I’m seeing more and more of a bipartisan effort,” Cardenas said.
Kimball argues spending more on mental health could reduce spending on places like prisons and hospitals which often become a default catch-all for people in crisis.
“We need to use our resources better and that means reinvesting them into services that actually work,” Kimball said.
Both Cardenas and Kimball are also advocating for state and local resources to invest more funding into 988 services.
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Centralized Tech Solution Lowers Costs, Adds Certainty
NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spruce, the proptech company powering online real estate transactions, formally announced today its industry-leading bulk transaction capability, bringing its unique, centralized operating model to large-scale investors to lower costs and add certainty to an otherwise obtuse process.
As a national company with local expertise, Spruce offers a one-stop shop for bulk title and closing services, all with a custom approach to pricing–specifically designed for the sector's unique needs. Its centralized bulk translation capabilities integrate seamlessly with investors' multi-state strategies and remote acquisitions, resulting in a more efficient process for one or multiple portfolios nationwide.
Managing some of the largest transactions in the country for the nation's top portfolio buyers, Spruce performed title and closing services on over $100 million of bulk transactions in 2021, demonstrating true expertise within the sector.
Benefits include:
- Lower transaction costs: Spruce can lower costs up to 20% with customized pricing for each portfolio.
- Niche expertise: Seasoned title and closing professionals with 125+ years of industry experience handling bulk transactions.
- Fast quotes: Guaranteed responses within one business day.
- On-time closings: Spruce can close transactions 40% faster than the industry average.
- Centralized team: Eliminate the lag of coordinating with a distributed title network. Benefit from a single point of contact with real-time transaction updates.
- Tech-forward solutions: Automated earnest money deposits and deal tracking via proprietary dashboards. Access to digital dashboards, online closings, remote online notarization, and more.
Doing business in 48 U.S. states, Spruce's industry advancements to date include up to 40% faster closing times, with Spruce's automated underwriting model further reducing title search and closing processes from the industry average of two weeks to as little as 48 hours or less. Spruce's offerings include nationwide title insurance, closing, escrow, and recording services through proprietary technology and centralized teams, adding transparency and speed to an otherwise opaque and time-consuming process. Combining machine learning technology with a team of experts, Spruce's scalable model serves forward-thinking lenders, real estate investors, and proptech companies.
ABOUT SPRUCE
Spruce is digitizing real estate transactions for forward-thinking real estate companies and mortgage lenders. By leveraging proprietary technology and best-in-class operations, Spruce provides a seamless, affordable solution. Spruce was founded by Andrew Weisgall and Patrick Burns in 2016, and is headquartered in New York with hubs across the U.S. Learn more about how Spruce can bring your business digital: www.spruce.co.
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NEW ORLEANS, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 19, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OKTA), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Okta investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-okta/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
Okta and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 22, 2022, the Company disclosed that it had detected an attempted hacking attack in late January 2022, and that, "[b]ased on our investigation to date, there is no evidence of ongoing malicious activity beyond the activity detected in January." Later that same day, the Company disclosed that "[a]fter a thorough analysis of [the hackers'] claims, we have concluded that a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted and whose data may have been viewed or acted upon."
On this news, shares of Okta fell $17.88 per share, or 10.74%, to close at $148.55 per share on March 23, 2022.
The case is City of Miami Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Retirement Trust v. Okta, Inc., No. 22-cv-02990.
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States where machinists earn the most
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States where machinists earn the most
While no industry or job type is recession-proof, there are those that are recession-resistant. A career as a machinist is one that is readily attainable without the need of a four-year college diploma and it’s one that tends to stay steady even in economic downturns. It’s a job type defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as someone who operates machinery that produces precision metal parts, tools, and instruments, or programs or operates computer numerically controlled equipment such as lathes, routers, or laser-guided equipment.
Generally speaking, machinists needs a high school diploma and learn their craft through long-term on-the-job training and apprenticeships, often coupled with in-classroom instruction via vocational schools or community and technical colleges.
The BLS estimates that there are 333,220 machinists nationally as of May 2021, earning a mean annual salary of just over $49,000 per year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for machinists are expected to grow 7% through 2030, which translates into approximately 47,500 new jobs for machinists and tool-and-die makers across multiple industries. These new openings will come about as machinists retire or move into other occupations.
Where can machinists expect to make the highest salaries? Revelation Machinery ranked the 25 states where machinists are paid the most using salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This compilation of data includes a comparison of the median machinist salary to the state median salary for all jobs and the number of machinists per 1,000 jobs in each state.
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#25. Indiana (tie)
– Median salary: $37,920 (29% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 6.32
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#25. Nebraska (tie)
– Median salary: $37,920 (28% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 3.98
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#25. New York (tie)
– Median salary: $37,920 (4% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 1.47
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#24. California
– Median salary: $38,010 (8% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.11
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#23. Arizona
– Median salary: $38,050 (27% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 1.52
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#22. Idaho
– Median salary: $38,070 (33% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 1.67
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#21. Colorado
– Median salary: $38,100 (8% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 1.67
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#20. Vermont
– Median salary: $38,110 (6% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 1.88
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#19. Pennsylvania
– Median salary: $38,120 (29% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.78
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#18. Rhode Island
– Median salary: $38,170 (24% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.93
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#17. Connecticut
– Median salary: $38,810 (9% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 5.81
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#16. New Hampshire
– Median salary: $38,870 (26% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 3.14
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#15. Virginia
– Median salary: $39,100 (31% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: estimate not available
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#14. Oregon
– Median salary: $39,690 (21% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 1.97
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#13. Minnesota
– Median salary: $40,580 (19% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 3.85
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#12. North Dakota
– Median salary: $42,010 (35% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 0.87
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#11. Utah
– Median salary: $43,550 (47% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.06
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#10. Louisiana
– Median salary: $44,260 (85% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.61
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#9. New Jersey
– Median salary: $45,540 (38% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 1.13
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#8. Maine
– Median salary: $46,110 (52% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.23
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#7. Delaware
– Median salary: $46,710 (56% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 0.75
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#6. Alaska
– Median salary: $46,910 (28% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 0.52
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#5. Massachusetts
– Median salary: $47,660 (28% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.53
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#3. Maryland (tie)
– Median salary: $47,940 (47% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 0.88
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#3. Washington (tie)
– Median salary: $47,940 (29% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 2.70
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#2. Hawaii
– Median salary: $59,630 (76% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 0.48
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#1. Washington D.C.
– Median salary: $76,240 (56% higher than state median salary)
– Machinists per 1,000 jobs: 0.12
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As peak summer travel season approaches, Wag!, the #1 mobile-first platform that connects pet parents with professional pet caregivers for boarding, sitting, walking, and drop-ins, surveyed pet parents nationwide to understand the obstacles they face when traveling with their four-legged family members. Between transit restrictions, hotel limitations, and narrowed dining options, there is stress abound for pet parents planning a trip.
Wag! polled 1,002 respondents and found that 70% of frequent travelers almost always seek out pet-friendly hotels, and 94% would trade away at least one common amenity - like a hotel bar - in exchange for more pet-friendly policies. The majority of respondents would even trade away concierge services and gym access.
Some other key highlights include:
- Putting pet needs ahead of your own: 26% of pet parents rank "pet friendly" as the top hotel attribute, ahead of service, convenience, comfort, and even affordability.
- The struggle is real: 84% have encountered at least one issue with overnight accommodations when traveling with their dog or cat.
- Transportation proves troublesome: 56% of frequent travelers have experienced confusion or other issues with the location of their dog on a plane.
- Because they're worth it: 36% would pay over $100 per night extra for pet-friendly hotel accommodations.
- Removing the hurdles would make a world of difference: If they had no obstacles in doing so, 59% would bring their pets when traveling all or most of the time.
Wag! recently partnered with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to offer a bevy of pet-friendly benefits on-site - a first for a major hotel brand. "Wag!'s survey findings reinforce what we continue to hear from our guests – that meaningful pet offerings and amenities are more important than ever for pet parents," said Kathleen Reidenbach, Chief Commercial Officer at Kimpton. "At Kimpton, we are proud of our best-in-class pet amenities, which now include on-property and at-home walks and drop-ins through our partnership with Wag!"
For more information, visit Wag!.
Business Combination Transaction
Wag! recently announced a definitive business combination agreement with CHW Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: CHWA) ("CHW"). Upon the closing of the business combination, which is expected in the third quarter of 2022, the combined company will be named Wag! Group Co. Wag! Intends to list the common stock of the combined company on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol "PET".
About Wag!
Wag! strives to be the #1 app for pet parents, offering access to 5-star dog walking, pet sitting, expert pet advice and training from local pet caregivers nationwide. Wag!'s community of over 400,000 pet caregivers are pet people, and it shows. Making pet parents happy is what Wag! does best. With safety and happiness at the forefront, pet caregivers with Wag! have a trusted record of experience with over 12.1 million pet care services completed by pet caregivers on the Wag! platform and over $325 million total bookings across all 50 states, resulting in more than 96% of services earning 5 stars. For more information, visit wag.co.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, CHW will file a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Form S-4") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Form S-4 will include a proxy statement of CHW and a prospectus of Wag!, referred to as a proxy statement/prospectus. The proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all CHW shareholders. Additionally, CHW will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination. Copies of the Form S-4, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of CHW are urged to read the Form S-4, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the proposed business combination and the parties to the proposed business combination.
Participants in Solicitation
CHW, Wag! and their respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of CHW's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the proposed business combination of CHW's directors and officers in CHW's filings with the SEC, including CHW's initial public offering prospectus, which was filed with the SEC on August 30, 2021, CHW's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the Form S-4. To the extent that holdings of CHW's securities by CHW's insiders have changed from the amounts reported therein, any such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to CHW's shareholders in connection with the business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed business combination when it becomes available. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication shall not constitute a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination. This communication shall also not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of CHW or Wag!, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the proposed business combination between CHW and Wag!. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "predict," "potential," "continue," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "would," "seem," "seek," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and they must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Wag!'s and CHW's expectations with respect to anticipated financial impacts of the proposed business combination, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the proposed business combination, and the timing of the completion of the proposed business combination. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of CHW's initial public offering prospectus and its subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, there will be risks and uncertainties described in the Form S-4 and other documents filed by CHW from time to time with the SEC. These filings would identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are outside Wag!'s and CHW's control and are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ from the forward-looking statements in this communication, including but not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against CHW or Wag! following the announcement of the proposed business combination; (2) the inability to complete the proposed business combination, including due to the inability to concurrently close the business combination and related transactions, including the private placement of common stock, borrowing under the term loan or due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of CHW; (3) the risk that the proposed business combination may not be completed by CHW's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by CHW; (4) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed business combination, including the approval by the shareholders of CHW, the satisfaction of the minimum cash requirement following any redemptions by CHW's public shareholders and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals; (5) delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the proposed business combination; (6) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (7) volatility in the price of CHW's or Wag!'s securities; (8) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; (9) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with users and suppliers and retain key employees; (10) costs related to the proposed business combination; (11) changes in the applicable laws or regulations; (12) the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (13) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive industry in which Wag! operates; (14) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic; (15) the potential inability of Wag! to raise additional capital needed to pursue its business objectives or to achieve efficiencies regarding other costs; (16) the enforceability of Wag!'s intellectual property, including its patents, and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others, cyber security risks or potential breaches of data security; and (17) other risks and uncertainties described in CHW's initial public offering prospectus, its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Form S-4. These risks and uncertainties may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic uncertainty. Wag! and CHW caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive or exhaustive and not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, including projections, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Wag! nor CHW gives any assurance that Wag! or CHW will achieve its expectations. None of Wag! or CHW undertakes or accepts any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, or should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimism among mid-market CEOs is on the rise, with nearly twice as many rating their outlook a "10" compared to two months ago, according to the latest CEO survey from Marcum LLP and Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
The percentage of CEOs who rated their business outlook a "10" (on a scale of 1-10) rose from 8.9% in February to 16% in the latest survey, which was conducted in April. Those who rated their business outlook 8-10 also increased, from 36.5% to 42.1%.
While overall optimism went up, there were substantial differences among sectors. Optimism at the highest levels (8-10) was driven by large increases among CEOs in financial services and financial institutions, professional services, real estate, construction, and healthcare. For example, 40% of construction CEOs rated their outlook at the highest level in April, compared to just nine percent in February.
At the same time, optimism dipped slightly at the top range among CEOs in retail and consumer products, manufacturing and distribution, technology, and government/nonprofit/education, the survey found.
"The sharp increase in optimism among middle-market CEOs is obviously very welcome and, hopefully, is a positive indicator, at least in the short-term. But it is a mixed bag for different industries, with those in the tangible goods, tech and public sectors not yet recovered to the same degree as those in the professional services industries. The global situation in Europe and the return of inflation here further complicate things, but entrepreneurial companies generally rise to the top. Based on what we're seeing among our clients, I'm optimistic that forward-looking companies will continue to gain strength in the post-COVID economy," said Jeffrey M. Weiner, Marcum's chairman & chief executive officer.
This latest Marcum-Hofstra survey is the first since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and CEOs reported that the conflict is having significant impact on their businesses and decision-making.
More than three-quarters of CEOs (77.4%) indicated rising energy costs are impacting their businesses. Of those, a little more than a third (35.7%) said they are passing along some or all of the higher costs. Another 37.7 percent say they are absorbing the higher energy cost, despite significant impact on their bottom-line. The remainder (26.6%) say they've managed to absorb the costs with minimal impact.
Global events have also heightened CEOs' concerns about cybersecurity, with nine in 10 saying they are more concerned about such threats and 68.5% reporting they have been increasing their investment to defend against possible attacks.
"Managing the intense pace and volatility of world events - whether it is the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the global growth concerns as China's COVID-19 lockdown intensifies or Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter-- is the 'new normal' for mid-market CEOs," said K. G. Viswanathan, interim dean of the Zarb School.
The 'Great Resignation' continues to be a challenge for mid-market CEOs, with more than three-quarters (76.7%) reporting they have lost more employees in the past year than is typical. Nearly 20 percent say they've lost "significantly more" employees during the last 12 months.
Survey participants described what they are doing/offering to retain employees, with bonuses and work flexibility being the most popular responses. Some highlights include:
- "Allowing hybrid work."
- "Better sign-on bonuses, opportunities to work more from home."
- "Evolve culture fundamentally. Give more responsibility and opportunities, offer incentive-based pay … recognize each person's uniqueness."
- "Extra health benefits."
- "Free health benefits for family of every permanent employee."
- "Higher wages."
- "Increased our match in the 401K contribution."
- "More vacation."
- "More profit-sharing."
- "We are offering day-care stipends."
- "Cookies. Cupcakes. Extra pay. PTO (paid time off)."
About the Survey
The Marcum-Hofstra CEO Survey is a periodic gauge of mid-market CEOs' outlook and their priorities for the next 12 months. The survey polls the leaders of companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $1 billion-plus.
It is conducted as part of the Zarb School of Business MBA curriculum, and developed and analyzed by Hofstra MBA students led by Dr. Andrew Forman, associate professor of international business and marketing, in partnership with Marcum.
"CEOs' optimism in the face of the disparate focal concerns of cybersecurity, rising energy costs, and employee retention speaks to the importance of adaptability and resilience. The Marcum-Hofstra survey provides students with valuable insight into the critical importance of these leadership traits," Dr. Forman said.
Business leaders from 257 companies participated in the latest survey of 2022.
For more information, visit www.marcumllp.com.
About Marcum
Marcum LLP is a top-ranked national accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals achieve their goals. Marcum's industry-focused practices offer deep insight and specialized services to privately held and publicly registered companies, and nonprofit and social sector organizations. Through the Marcum Group, the Firm also provides a full complement of technology, wealth management, and executive search and staffing services. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum has offices in major business markets across the U.S. and select international locations. #AskMarcum. Visit www.marcumllp.com for more information about how Marcum can help.
About the Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University
Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business prepares students to become tomorrow's global leaders. Located just 25 miles from New York City, Zarb students have access to internships and networking opportunities across every industry. The Zarb School combines entrepreneurial, hands-on learning and research with real-world experience and mentorship in state-of-the-art facilities, including a Behavioral Research in Business Lab, Center for Entrepreneurship, and academic trading room. Our undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting, management and entrepreneurship, marketing and international business, finance, and business analytics are ranked and recognized by US News & World Report.
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SHANGHAI, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126), an independent and innovative biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, announced that it will present the latest clinical study data for Carteyva® via poster presentations and online publication at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Title: Two-year follow-up result of RELIANCE study, a multicenter phase 2 trial of relmacabtagene autoleucel (Carteyva®) in Chinese patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma
Format: Poster Presentation
Abstract number: 7529
Session: Hematologic Malignancies - Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Time: Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM CDT
Presenter: Dr. Zhitao Ying
Title: Preliminary safety and efficacy of relmacabtagene autoleucel (relma-cel) as second-line therapy for primary refractory Chinese patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL): Results from an open-label, multicenter, single-arm phase I study
Format: Online publication
Abstract number: e19509
First author: Dr. Zixun Yan
Title: Relma-cel (JWCAR029) in relapsed and refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A two-year survival update of a phase I study
Format: Online publication
First author: Dr. Zhitao Ying
About Relmacabtagene Autoleucel Injection (trade name: Carteyva®)
Relmacabtagene autoleucel injection (abbreviated as relma-cel, trade name: Carteyva®) is an autologous anti-CD19 CAR-T cell immunotherapy product independently developed by JW Therapeutics based on a CAR-T cell process platform of Juno Therapeutics (a Bristol Myers Squibb company). Being the first product of JW Therapeutics, relma-cel was approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in September 2021 for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, making it the first CAR-T product approved as Category 1 biologics product in China. Currently, it is the only CAR-T product in China that has been simultaneously included in the National Significant New Drug Development Program, granted priority review and breakthrough therapy designations.
About JW Therapeutics
JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126) is an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products. Founded in 2016, JW Therapeutics is committed to becoming an innovation leader in cell immunotherapy. The company has built a top world-class platform for technology and product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a promising product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, to bring the hope of a cure for Chinese and global patients, and to lead the healthy and standardized development of China's cell immunotherapy industry. For more information, please visit www.jwtherapeutics.com.
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The forward-looking statements are based on the management's expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described. Significant risks and uncertainties, include those discussed below and more fully described in Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) reports filed by the Company. Unless otherwise noted, the Company is providing this information as of the date it publicized, and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in the issues and relevant information, or provide any explanation. For detailed information, please visit the company website: www.jwtherapeutics.com/en/forward-looking-statements/.
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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As they prepare to return to Earth later this month, NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts will answer media questions about their time aboard the International Space Station during an in-orbit news conference at 1:20 p.m. EDT Friday, April 15.
NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, and Kayla Barron, as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer, will participate in the news conference. The event will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website.
Interested media must contact the newsroom at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston by calling 281-483-5111 or emailing jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov no later than 10 a.m. Friday, April 15. To ask questions, reporters must dial into the news conference no later than 1 p.m. Those wishing to submit a question on social media may do so using #AskNASA.
The Crew-3 astronauts have been living and working on the station since their launch Nov. 10, 2021. During their mission, the crew members contributed to hundreds of experiments and technology demonstrations. They worked on a variety of plant growth experiments, testing new systems for growing crops and studying potentially drought-resistant cotton plants. In addition, they tested a handheld bioprinter designed to print bandages made from skin cells directly onto a wound, and a miniature scanning electron microscope. Crew members also installed a new device to support studies on fire safety in microgravity, and conducted one of the first archaeological experiments in space. Working in pairs, the astronauts also completed four spacewalks to prepare the station for upcoming solar array upgrades by assembling and installing modification kits and successfully replacing a faulty antenna on the Port-1 truss structure.
The Crew-3's SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, which they named Endurance, will undock from the space station later this month, splashing down off the coast of Florida to conclude the mission.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 mission is the third crew rotation mission of the agency's Commercial Crew Program. Regular, long-duration commercial crew rotation missions enable NASA to continue the important research and technology investigations taking place aboard the station. Such research benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future exploration of the Moon and Mars starting with the agency's Artemis missions, which includes landing the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface.
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TAIPEI, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE Technology announced a total of four products under its gaming-focused AORUS brand, including a trio of AORUS high-end Z690 motherboards and the AORUS FO48U large-sized gaming monitor, which have been awarded the prestigious iF Design Award 2022 for their excellence in product design.
The awarded Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE, Z690 AORUS XTREME, and Z690 AORUS MASTER are the top-of-the-line motherboards engineered to perfectly support the Intel 12th-gen processors. These three motherboards impress the performance-driven enthusiasts with GIGABYTE's state-of-the-art cooling solutions and class-leading power deliveries. Combined with the exclusive DDR5 memory overclocking function, these AORUS Z690 can fully unleash the gaming prowess of the new-gen processors, putting together a powerful and durable platform for those who seek nothing but the extreme performance from their desktop PCs.
The AORUS FO48U gaming monitor also gained the iF Design acknowledgment for delivering groundbreaking visuals that were never seen before. The AORUS FO48U is the world's first 48-inch gaming monitor featuring a 4K OLED panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate, offering unmatched immersion and esports-grade, silky-smooth gameplay when paired with the latest GPU, such as the GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards. The HDMI 2.1 connectivity also allows gamers to get the most out of their new-gen game consoles by elevating the gaming performance to its full potential. Ideal for both PC and console gaming, the AORUS FO48U gives users the best of both worlds.
This year's iF Design recognition reaffirms GIGABYTE's leadership in product engineering and industrial design, as the brand once again sets the industry standard and benchmark for PC hardware components and a wide range of gaming products. GIGABYTE will continue to lead the way and strive to upgrade every user's life with the most innovative and forward-looking designs. To learn more about GIGABYTE's award-winning products and design stories, please refer to: https://bit.ly/ifaward2022
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Teacher under fire for cotton, handcuffs in class on slavery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Rochester school officials are investigating allegations that a white teacher told his class of mostly Black students to pick seeds out of cotton and put on handcuffs during lessons on slavery in a seventh-grade social studies class.
“It made me feel bad to be a Black person,” student Jahmiere O’Neal told news outlets.
The teacher has been put on leave while the school system investigates the allegations. They came to light after an appalled parent posted on Facebook that her daughter was confronted with the cotton-picking lesson Tuesday.
“He made a mockery out of slavery,” the mother, Precious Tross, who also goes by Precious Morris, told news outlets later.
“I don’t have a problem with you teaching our kids about slavery and what our ancestors went through and how they had to pick cotton,” she said. “Our teachers back in the day told us that, but they don’t bring in cotton and make you pick cotton seeds out of cotton.”
School officials haven’t identified the teacher. Teachers union President Adam Urbanski told WXXI-AM that “if someone departs from what they should be doing, they should suffer the consequences, but due process has to be allowed first.”
Tross and Vialma Ramos-O’Neal, who is Jahmiere’s mother, said the teacher let white children refuse to take part in the cotton-picking while not letting kids of color opt out.
“I immediately was like, ‘Oh, I’m not doing that,’” said Morris’ daughter, Ja’Nasia Brown. “And then he was like, ‘Do it. It’s for a good grade.’”
On another occasion, the teacher brought in handcuffs and shackles, according to the students. Tross said that when her daughter balked at putting them on, the teacher threatened to send her to the principal’s office or the school counselor.
The parents are calling for the teacher’s firing and for his teaching license to be revoked.
School Principal Kelly Nicastro told parents in a letter that school leaders “take these allegations very seriously,” and a statement from the school board called them “extremely troubling.”
“In a district of Black and brown students, it is important to be sensitive of the historical framework by which our students are engaging and learning,” board President Cynthia Elliott said. About half the School of the Arts’ students are Black.
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| 2022-05-01T08:32:58Z
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PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season to be inspired. Former First Lady Melania Trump is pleased to announce the launch of The Christmas Star, a limited edition, handcrafted Christmas ornament, which will be available exclusively on MelaniaTrump.com. Collectors of The Christmas Star will also receive a special 3D animated NFT.
Mrs. Trump's Christmas vision comes to life early this year with a limited edition Christmas ornament and corresponding animated NFT. Mrs. Trump stated, "My creative inspiration for the upcoming holiday season is hope, and naturally, the Star embodies this spirit. My hope is for families across the world to use The Christmas Star ornament to inspire their loved ones with positive purpose, aspirations, and values as we enter the new year. This holiday season, remember to aim high to reach your full potential."
The Christmas Star will be available this season only. Each brass ornament is handcrafted in the United States and will proudly include an engraving of Mrs. Trump's signature.
The Christmas Star will be available for pre-order during a two-week period beginning on September 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) and ending on October 2, 2022. All ornaments purchased on or before October 2 will be delivered before Christmas.
The Christmas Star will be $45 and available exclusively at MelaniaTrump.com.
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| 2022-09-14T13:07:35Z
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(NEXSTAR) – Passengers aboard a recent American Airlines flight were delayed for several hours at Charlotte Douglas International Airport amid mechanical and weather-related issues. The flight, which was scheduled to leave for New York at 1:07 p.m. on July 24, didn’t depart until shortly after 7 p.m. that evening, and only after passengers were transferred to another plane, American Airlines confirmed.
Some passengers had complained of limited air conditioning or beverages during the nearly six-hour delay, the Charlotte Observer reported. One passenger, herself a Charlotte Observer reporter, claimed another traveler began “having a mental breakdown” during the wait and that some people had even “started sobbing.”
American Airlines issued a statement acknowledging the frustrating situation, but as far as the Federal Aviation Administration is concerned, the carrier appeared to abide by all rules and regulations for passengers awaiting takeoff.
According to the Department of Transportation, airlines are allowed to keep passengers on a departing flight for up to three hours (or four for an international flight) before they are required to start moving the plane “to a location where passengers can safely get off.” There are exceptions, of course, which are allowed “only for safety, security, or air traffic control-related reasons.”
In the case of last Sunday’s American Airlines flight, which was initially delayed after the flight crew detected a maintenance issue, the plane’s passengers were instructed to deplane at 3:50 p.m. After 40 minutes in the terminal, customers were transferred to a different plane, which began boarding at 4:30 p.m. but didn’t take off for New York until 7:03 p.m. due to lightning in the area, according to American Airlines.
American also claims that, for the majority of the delays, the plane was sitting at the gate with the jetbridge attached and the forward cabin door open for any passengers who wished to leave.
Because of this, a representative for American Airlines told Nexstar the incident didn’t officially qualify for the Department of Transportation’s definition of a “tarmac delay,” which only begins when the boarding doors are closed. Instead, a representative for the carrier referred to Sunday’s incident as an “extended gate delay.”
If this was a tarmac delay, however, the Department of Transportation explicitly states that passengers who choose to leave the plane could also be refused re-entry: Airlines are in no way required to let them back on the plane, and they may not even offload those passengers’ checked baggage.
“Passengers will need to contact the airline about returning their checked luggage at a later time,” the Department of Transportation writes.
As for food and beverages during tarmac delays, passengers are entitled to a drink and a snack (“such as a granola bar”) within two hours after the start of the delay, barring any significant safety or security reasons.
But what if your plane isn’t parked at the gate and it hasn’t yet been three hours (or four, for international flights) since the delay began? What happens if passengers begin requesting to be let off the plane? In that case, it’s usually up to the airline whether the aircraft can return to the gate and deplane passengers.
Many different agencies — Air Traffic Control, the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — can elect to allow a plane to disembark, depending on whether the aircraft is arriving (from a domestic or international location) or waiting to depart. But if the plane is simply waiting on the tarmac and there is no threat to the safety or security of passengers, the airline is generally in charge of deciding whether to deplane earlier than the required time frame.
A representative for Customs and Border Protection told Nexstar that CBP officials, too, can choose to contact the airline and begin facilitating the deplaning of an aircraft if circumstances necessitate it.
Each U.S. airline, meanwhile, is required by law to establish a Contingency Plan for Lengthy Tarmac Delays, to address passenger needs and rights. In the case of American’s Contingency Plan, all rules for tarmac delays appear as if they were followed during Sunday’s extended gate delay. Though, if the plane wasn’t parked at the gate with the door open — and the incident actually did qualify as a tarmac delay — the Charlotte Observer reporter, mentioned earlier, might feel warranted in arguing about the cabin temperature.
“We know it can be frustrating when travel doesn’t go as planned, and apologize to our customers for the inconvenience,” American wrote in a statement shared with Nexstar.
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BALLERUP, Denmark, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) ("LiqTech" or the "Company"), a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration technologies, announced today that it has completed a private placement of senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of $6 million (the "Notes") and warrants to purchase 4,250,000 shares of LiqTech common stock (the "Warrants") to affiliates of Bleichroeder L.P., 21 April Fund, L.P. and 21 April Fund, Ltd. (the "Investors"), pursuant to a note and warrant purchase agreement.
The Notes have a term of 24 months and will not bear interest during this period. The Warrants have an exercise price of $0.65 per share and a term of five years. The Investors are entitled to resale registration rights under a registration rights agreement for the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
Proceeds from the Notes, along with proceeds from the recent equity raise completed on May 19, 2022, will be used to repay all amounts outstanding under the Company's convertible note due 2023 held by an affiliate of High Trail Capital totaling $13.5 million.
None of the securities issued in the Offering will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and none of them may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This news release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
About LiqTech International Inc.
LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a clean technology company that provides state-of-the-art ceramic silicon carbide filtration technologies for gas and liquid purification. LiqTech's silicon carbide membranes are designed to be used in the most challenging water purification applications and its silicon carbide filters are used to control diesel exhaust soot emissions. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using its proprietary silicon carbide technology, resulting in a wide range of component membranes, membrane systems, and filters for both microfiltration and ultrafiltration applications. By incorporating LiqTech's SiC liquid membrane technology with the Company´s extensive systems design experience and capabilities, LiqTech offers unique, turnkey solutions for the most difficult water purification applications.
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NEW ORLEANS , May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors with losses in excess of $100,000 that they have until July 5, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. (NasdaqCM: ARQQ, ARQQW, CENH, CENHU, CENHW), if they purchased the Company's securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") and/or held Centricus securities as of August 31, 2021 and were eligible to vote at the special meeting on the merger between Arqit and Centricus. This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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About the Lawsuit
Arqit and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period and/or in the Proxy Statement issued in connection to the Merger, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards of for telecommunications (ii) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of the Company's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (iii) the British government was not a customer of the Company but, rather, provided grants to it; (iv) the Company had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (v) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's statements about its business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
The case is Glick v. Arqit Quantum Inc., et al., 22-cv-2604.
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| 2022-05-21T04:12:59Z
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Musk gets $7 billion backing for Twitter bid from tech heavyweights
(AP) - Billionaire Elon Musk has strengthened the equity stake of his offer to buy Twitter with commitments of more than $7 billion from a range of investors, including Silicon Valley heavy hitters like Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
Other investors include Sequoia Capital Fund, which pledged $800 million, and VyCapital, which pledged $700 million, according to a Thursday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. But Ellison, who is also a Tesla board member, is making the biggest contribution, pegged at $1 billion.
Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud has pledged 35 million in Twitter shares in support of Musk, according to the filing.
Musk in earlier regulatory filings revealed that he has sold roughly $8.5 billion worth of shares in Tesla to help fund the purchase. Musk later tweeted that he doesn’t plan any further sales of the company’s shares, meaning he would need outside commitments to help fund the $44 billion deal.
Because of the new funding listed in the SEC filing Thursday, Musk will cut the $12.5 billion in margin loans he was leaning on in half, to $6.25 billion. The transaction is also now being funded by $27.25 billion in cash and equities, up from $21 billion.
The Thursday filing also said that Musk is in ongoing talks with other parties, including former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who is the second largest individual stakeholder in the company after Musk.
“This was a smart financial and strategic move by Musk that will be well received across the board and also shows the Twitter deal is now on a glide path to get done by the end of this year,” wrote analyst Dan Ives who follows Twitter for Wedbush.
Shares of Twitter Inc. have remained below the per-share offering bid by Musk of $54.20 because there are still doubts on Wall Street about whether the deal will go through.
Shares of the San Francisco social media platform rose 2% before the opening bell, to $50.10.
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Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she fears she might never return home and asking that he not “ forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
Griner’s agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas said the letter was delivered on Monday. Most of the letter’s contents to President Biden remain private, though Griner’s representatives shared a few lines from the hand-written note.
″…As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever,” Griner wrote.
“On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran,” the Phoenix Mercury center added. “It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year.”
The two-time Olympic gold medalist is in the midst of a trial in Russia that began last week after she was arrested on Feb. 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for her Russian team. The trial will resume Thursday.
Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in U.S. courts, acquittals can be overturned.
The White House National Security Council confirmed the White House has received Griner’s letter.
“We believe the Russian Federation is wrongfully detaining Brittney Griner,” NSC spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said on Monday. “President Biden has been clear about the need to see all U.S. nationals who are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad released, including Brittney Griner. The U.S. government continues to work aggressively – using every available means – to bring her home.”
Griner pleaded with Biden in the letter to use his powers to ensure her return.
“Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you. I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore,” Griner said “I miss my wife! I miss my family! I miss my teammates! It kills me to know they are suffering so much right now. I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home.”
Griner has been able to have sporadic communications with family, friends and WNBA players through an email account her agent set up. The emails are printed out and delivered in bunches to Griner by her lawyer after they are vetted by Russian officials. Once the lawyers get back to their office, they’ll scan any responses from Griner and pass them back to the U.S. to send along.
She was supposed to have a phone call with her wife on their anniversary but it failed because of an “unfortunate mistake,” said Biden administration officials.
Griner’s supporters have encouraged a prisoner swap like the one in April that brought home Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy. The State Department in May designated her as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
Griner isn’t the only American being wrongfully detained in Russia. Paul Whelan, a former Marine and security director is serving a 16-year sentence on an espionage conviction.
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| 2022-07-05T17:47:32Z
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The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations,
A panel credited Baffert for time served from an initial suspension that makes the two-time Triple Crown-winner eligible to saddle horses in New York again Jan. 26. The final decision marks the end of a protracted back and forth about Baffert’s status in the state that began in May 2021.
“This was an impartial and deliberative process that has resulted in a lengthy suspension of the sport’s most prominent trainer,” NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke said in statement. “However, this is not simply about Bob Baffert or any one individual but about protecting the integrity of the sport here in New York. Today’s decision advances that goal.”
The ban is shorter than the two years Churchill Downs sidelined Baffert after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for a substance that is not allowed on race day. Retired New York State Supreme Court Justice O. Peter Sherwood, who was serving as the NYRA hearing officer, previously recommended a two-year suspension.
Baffert’s camp asked for a stay of the NYRA suspension that was immediately denied. A message seeking comment from Baffert or his attorney was not immediately returned.
The panel’s decision cannot be appealed through NYRA’s process, which was developed last year after Baffert successfully sued in federal court to get his initial suspension in the state of New York lifted. Baffert is also fighting in federal court against the Churchill Downs ban that made him ineligible to run horses in the Derby in 2022 and ’23.
Under the terms of the suspension agreed to by the panel made up of Saratoga attorney John J. Carusone, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association executive director Will Alempijevic and New York Race Track Chaplaincy of America leader the Rev. Humberto Chavez, Baffert would be able to be a part of the Belmont Stakes next year.
The panel in its 14-page ruling disagreed with Sherwood over the matter of Baffert “doping” his horses, saying, “The drugs for which use Baffert was cited in three jurisdictions are allowed and commonly used but are nevertheless performance enhancing in the sense that they may suppress injuries and may allow the horse to perform at a normal level in spite of the injury if they are found to be at a level above the allowable threshold.”
Medina Spirit tested positive for the corticosteroid betamethasone, which is not allowed in Kentucky on race day, and was later disqualified. The colt finished third in the Preakness two weeks after the Derby.
Medina Spirit collapsed and died in December in California. An exam found no definitive cause of death.
Baffert-trained Cruel Intention, Eclair, Charlatan, Gamine and Merneith also tested positive for a substance not allowed at that level on race day. Those violations occurred in California, Arkansas or Kentucky; none happened in New York.
Baffert, 69, is a Hall of Fame trainer who has become the face of the sport. He won the Triple Crown twice: in 2015 with American Pharoah and in 2018 with Justify.
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| 2022-06-24T15:11:03Z
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) announced today that it has commenced a "modified Dutch auction" self-tender offer to purchase up to $500 million in value of its common shares, at a purchase price not greater than $1,400 nor less than $1,250 per share, in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest. The tender offer commenced today, on August 22, 2022, and will expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of the day on September 20, 2022, unless extended. White Mountains's common shares closed on the New York Stock Exchange at $1,305.13 per share on August 19, 2022.
A "modified Dutch auction" self-tender offer allows shareholders to indicate how many shares and at what price within the Company's specified range they wish to tender their shares. Based on the number of shares tendered and the prices specified by the tendering shareholders, the Company will determine the lowest purchase price per share within the range that will enable it to purchase $500 million in value of shares, or if a lesser value of shares is properly tendered, all shares that have been properly tendered and not properly withdrawn. In the event that shares representing more than $500 million in value are properly tendered in the tender offer, the Company reserves the right to increase the number of shares sought in the tender offer by an amount not exceeding 2% of outstanding shares without extending the expiration time for the tender offer. All shares purchased by the Company in the tender offer will be purchased at the same price regardless of whether the shareholder tendered at a lower price. The Company will not purchase shares below a price stipulated by a shareholder, and in some cases, may actually purchase shares at a price above a shareholder's indication under the terms of the tender offer.
If the tender offer is fully subscribed, (1) at the maximum purchase price of $1,400 per share, the Company could purchase 357,142 shares, which would represent approximately 12.3% of shares outstanding and (2) at the minimum purchase price of $1,250 per share, the Company could purchase 400,000 shares, which would represent approximately 13.8% of the shares outstanding.
The tender offer will not be conditioned upon the receipt of financing or any minimum number of shares being tendered. The tender offer will be, however, subject to certain conditions as will be specified in the offer to purchase. Specific instructions and a complete explanation of the terms and conditions of the tender offer will be contained in the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal and the related materials, which will be mailed to shareholders of record shortly after commencement of the tender offer. Any shares tendered may be withdrawn prior to expiration of the tender offer.
None of the Company, its Board of Directors, the dealer managers or the information agent for the tender offer makes any recommendation as to whether any shareholder should participate or refrain from participating in the tender offer or as to the price or prices at which shareholders may choose to tender their shares in the tender offer. Shareholders must make their own decision as to whether to tender their shares and, if so, how many shares to tender and the price or prices at which they will tender their shares.
D.F. King & Co., Inc. will serve as information agent for the tender offer. The dealer managers for the tender offer will be J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Barclays Capital Inc.
White Mountains is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WTM" and the Bermuda Stock Exchange under the symbol "WTM-BH".
This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of the Company's common shares. The solicitation and offer to buy the Company's common shares will only be made pursuant to the offer to purchase and the related materials that the Company will send to its shareholders shortly after commencement of the tender offer. Shareholders should carefully read those materials when they are available because they will contain important information, including the various terms and conditions of the tender offer. Shareholders may obtain free copies, when available, of the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal and the related materials that will be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission at the commission's website at www.sec.gov. Shareholders also may obtain a copy of these documents, without charge, from the Company's website: www.whitemountains.com. Shareholders are urged to read these materials carefully prior to making any decision with respect to the offer.
Shareholders and investors who have questions or need assistance may call D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (800) 290-6424 (toll free) or email wtm@dfking.com.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this press release which address activities, events or developments which White Mountains expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words "could", "will", "believe", "intend", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "estimate", "predict" and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to the conduct, terms and completion of the tender offer.
These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by White Mountains in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to its expectations and predictions is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including:
- the risks that are described from time to time in White Mountains's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to White Mountains's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021;
- claims arising from catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires, severe winter weather, public health crises, terrorist attacks, explosions, infrastructure failures, cyber-attacks or armed conflicts;
- recorded loss reserves subsequently proving to have been inadequate;
- the market value of White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha;
- the trends and uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic, including judicial interpretations on the extent of insurance coverage provided by insurers for COVID-19 pandemic related claims;
- business opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to it and pursued;
- actions taken by rating agencies, such as financial strength or credit ratings downgrades or placing ratings on negative watch;
- the continued availability of capital and financing;
- deterioration of general economic, market or business conditions, including due to outbreaks of contagious disease (including the COVID-19 pandemic) and corresponding mitigation efforts;
- competitive forces, including the conduct of other insurers;
- changes in domestic or foreign laws or regulations, or their interpretation, applicable to White Mountains, its competitors or its customers; and
- other factors, most of which are beyond White Mountains's control.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by White Mountains will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, White Mountains or its business or operations. Except for our obligations under Rule 13e-4(c)(3) and Rule 13e-4(e)(3) of the Exchange Act to disclose any material changes in the information previously disclosed to shareholders or as otherwise required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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(603) 640-2212
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Leading Neurology Faculty to Present Clinical Updates and Management Strategies for Key Neurological Conditions
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medscape Education will host the inaugural Neurology Exchange virtual conference from September 20 to September 22. The virtual event will feature dynamic faculty and peer networking opportunities as well as Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Education (CE)-certified education sessions on the latest developments in neurology.
Chaired by Michael S. Okun, MD, Professor and Chair of Neurology, University of Florida Health and Director Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases in Gainesville, the conference will feature a keynote presentation from Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, on the former first family's experience with vascular parkinsonism. World-class faculty will lead educational sessions on topics such as multiple sclerosis, adult neuromuscular disorders, stroke care, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, and pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
In addition to the educational and networking experiences, the MedscapeLIVE! virtual conference environment will feature oral abstract presentations, gamification, social media wall, and interactive attendee participation throughout the event.
"We are excited to kick off the first year of the Medscape Neurology Exchange Conference," said Dr. Okun. "This virtual conference will be an amazing platform to connect with faculty and clinicians and to provide the most cutting- edge information on common neurological diseases. We have an incredible international faculty line up. Clinicians will be able to increase their knowledge through expert education and fun interaction. Our hope is that the Exchange will ultimately lead to better outcomes for patients."
The Neurology Exchange will provide education relevant for community-based neurologists, primary care physicians, pediatricians, nurses, physician assistants, and all other clinicians involved in the care of patients with neurological disorders.
A portion of registration fees will be donated on the attendees' behalf to the Child Neurology Foundation, which exemplifies research and advocacy in the Neurology community.
For more information, visit the Neurology Exchange website HERE
Medscape Education (medscape.org) is the leading destination for continuous professional development, consisting of more than 30 specialty-focused destinations offering thousands of free CME and CE courses for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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| 2022-09-09T12:36:04Z
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SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raving Consulting announced that data security experts Stephen Bailey, Vice President of Information Technology at Cache Creek Casino Resort and Andrew Cardno, CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence will be discussing important data privacy and cyber security practices at the Casino Marketing & Technology Conference. The conference will be held at the South Point Casino Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, July 12th -14th 2022.
Deana Scott, CEO of Raving, said, "Not only are we thrilled to be bringing back an industry event that has informed and motivated thousands of operators since 2003, we are pleased to welcome Stephen Bailey and Andrew Cardno to share their real-world experiences."
Andrew Cardno, CTO & Co-Founder of QCI said, "The Casino Marketing & Technology Conference is an industry leading event where thought leaders from across the industry are able to collaborate, develop ideas and share best practices. The learnings shared at the CMTC provide an invaluable toolset for developing effective business plans in this volatile marketplace."
Raving was founded in 1998 and is a Native-owned, women-managed organization. For over two decades, Raving has partnered with over 152 Tribal Nations and enterprises and 71 commercial properties along with First Nations throughout Canada and internationally in Europe and Asia. From years on the casino floor, we understand all aspects of your gaming and resort operations and the challenges and sticky situations gaming executives face. We pride ourselves on building custom programs tailored to your needs, utilizing evidence-based methodologies to identify the root cause and create lasting solutions.
Our team of over 20 strategic partners, all experienced gaming and hospitality professionals, support Tribal organizations and commercial casinos worldwide in strategically improving their overall operations. Raving produces several events and publications including Raving Host and Player Development Conference; Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Analytics and Marketing Conference; Casino Marketing and Technology Conference; Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine. Visit www.betravingknows.com to subscribe to our publications or contact Daniel Wood daniel@betravingknows.com, 775-329-7864 to find out more about Raving's products and services.
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in 55 casino resorts in North America and in over 3,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $20 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premise, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715 www.QuickCustomIntelligence.com
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Highly integrated, super power-efficient, 4nm platform supports 5G speeds up to 7Gbps on sub-6GHz networks
HSINCHU , Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek today announced the latest addition to its 5G portfolio, the T830 platform for 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) routers and mobile hotspot customer-premise equipment (CPE). The T830 is built with MediaTek's M80 modem which supports advanced Release 16 capabilities for sub-6GHz band operations, making the platform ideal for 5G networks around the globe.
For device manufacturers, the T830's highly integrated, compact design provides big power savings and reduces development time and costs. The T830 makes it possible for operators to deliver 5G speeds up to 7Gbps right out of the box using sub-6GHz cellular infrastructure to avoid the costs of wireline technologies such as cable or fiber. Additionally, consumers can enjoy super-fast internet services from a small device that they can self-install, avoiding the hassles of lengthy installation times for fixed line broadband.
"As the leader in 5G CPE solutions, MediaTek is working with Tier-1 operators around the world to bring fast, reliable connectivity to consumers and businesses," said JC Hsu, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of MediaTek's wireless communications business unit. "This highly integrated platform represents the latest advancements in both 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity and enables our customers to build extremely high performance multi-gigabit 5G CPE products in the smallest form factors possible."
The T830 platform includes a main SoC with a 3GPP Release-16 5G cellular modem integrated with a powerful quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU, a sub-6GHz RF transceiver, a GNSS receiver and associated PMICs. The main SoC also has a built-in Network Processing Unit (NPU) and Wi-Fi offload engine to support multi-gigabit routing speeds between 5G cellular to Ethernet or Wi-Fi, without CPU involvement – offering speed and power-efficiency benefits.
Customers have the option to pair the T830 with a wide selection of MediaTek's award-winning Filogic Wi-Fi connectivity solutions. For 5G FWA routers, the T830 can be combined with the Filogic 680 (Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7). For 5G Mobile hotspots, the T830 can be paired with the Filogic 380 (dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 7). All of these solutions offer best-in-class capabilities for new Wi-Fi 7 features such as MLO (Multi-Link Operation) and support for 320MHz wide channels.
Additional T830 features include:
- The built-in M80 modem integrates MediaTek's 5G UltraSave technologies to ensure optimal energy efficiency for all 5G connection conditions.
- The M80 modem's cellular capabilities include both 5G NSA/SA support, with sub-6GHz connections up to 4CC-CA plus mixed duplex FDD/TDD support.
- Support for dual 5G SIM (DSDS), depending on device maker requirements.
- Peripheral connectivity includes 3x PCI-Express root complex controllers, USB 3.2, two 10GbE USXGMII interfaces, plus various PCM/SPI interfaces for RJ11 phone lines.
- An integrated 3D GPU with a display driver.
- Support for RDK-B, prplOS and OpenSync to comply with various Tier-1 operators' open OS framework specifications.
For more information about MediaTek's 5G portfolio, please visit: https://www.mediatek.com/products/networking-and-connectivity/5g-broadband.
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables nearly 2 billion connected devices a year. We are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products. Our dedication to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas, including highly power-efficient mobile technologies, automotive solutions and a broad range of advanced multimedia products such as smartphones, tablets, digital televisions, 5G, Voice Assistant Devices (VAD) and wearables. MediaTek empowers and inspires people to expand their horizons and achieve their goals through smart technology, more easily and efficiently than ever before. We work with the brands you love to make great technology accessible to everyone, and it drives everything we do. Visit www.mediatek.com for more information.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch financial prosecutors say they detained a man suspected of involvement in “concealing criminal financial flows and facilitating money laundering” through the virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash.
The 29-year-old man was arrested Aug. 10 in Amsterdam, the financial prosecution service FIOD said in a statement Friday. The suspect’s identity was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations.
Mixing services combine various digital assets, including potentially illegally obtained funds and legitimately obtained funds, so the holders of illegally gained assets can obscure the origin of stolen funds.
FIOD’s Financial Advanced Cyber Team launched an investigation into Tornado Cash in June.
The team said in a statement that Tornado Cash “has been used to conceal large-scale criminal money flows, including from (online) thefts of cryptocurrencies.”
It said some of the suspected criminal funds were stolen by hackers with links to North Korea.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Treasury Department slapped sanctions on Tornado Cash, which has allegedly helped to launder more than $7 billion worth of virtual currency since its creation in 2019.
At the time, Tom Robinson, co-founder of Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm, said “it should be noted that there are legitimate uses of mixers such as Tornado, such as to preserve financial privacy.”
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Actor Bernard Cribbins dies at 93
LONDON (AP) — Bernard Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy “Carry On” comedies to children’s television and “Doctor Who,” has died. He was 93.
Agent Gavin Barker Associates announced Cribbins’ death on Thursday.
“Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,” it said. “He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.”
A warm, avuncular character actor, Cribbins was a childhood presence for several generations of Britons. He played station porter Albert Perks in the 1970 movie classic “The Railway Children” and voiced all the characters in “The Wombles,” a 1970s animated series about a family of burrowing creatures living under London’s Wimbledon Common.
Cribbins also was the voice of road-safety squirrel Tufty Fluffytail in a series of public information films, and held the record for the most appearances — more than 100 — on children’s storytelling TV series “Jackanory.”
Born into a poor family in Oldham, northwest England, in 1928, Cribbins left school in his early teens and got his start as a stage manager and bit player in regional repertory theater.
He moved on to West End productions before appearing in a dizzying range of British films, including 1960 comedy “Two-Way Stretch” alongside Peter Sellers; 1966 “Doctor Who” spinoff “Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD”; the 1967 James Bond spoof “Casino Royale”; and one of Alfred Hitchcock’s final thrillers, “Frenzy” in 1972.
He appeared in several movies in the “Carry On” series, was a memorable guest star on classic sitcom “Fawlty Towers” and had top 10 hits with comedy songs “Hole in the Ground” and “Right Said Fred.”
A younger generation knew Cribbins as Wilfred Mott, a companion to David Tennant’s titular Doctor, when “Doctor Who” was revived in the early 21st century. He appeared in another BBC children’s series, “Old Jack’s Boat,” between 2013 and 2015, and filmed scenes earlier this year for an upcoming “Doctor Who” 60th-anniversary special.
“Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies remembered Cribbins as “a wonderful actor.”
“I’m so lucky to have known him ‚” Davies said. “Thanks for everything, my old soldier. A legend has left the world.”
Cribbins’ wife of 66 years, Gill, died last year.
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Ratings prove the brand sets the gold standard for R-PACE financing.
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renew Financial (Renew), the nation's most experienced and one of the leading Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE) financing companies, is proud to report a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 77 compared to the financial services average of 34, outshining the competition.
An NPS of 77 positions Renew Financial as a best-in-class R-PACE company in the nation and ties it with one of the top five FinTech companies, Funding Circle, and only 13 points away from the highest rated FinTech company, SoFi.
The NPS is a measure of customer satisfaction calculated based on responses to a single question: How likely is it that you would recommend our company to a friend or colleague?
NPS can be as low as −100 (all detractors) or as high as +100 (all promoters). The calculation is simple: the percentage of promoters minus the percentage of the detractors as determined by the survey. Scores of +50 and higher are typically considered "best in class."
Renew Financial regularly measures its NPS by surveying its customers and contractors. This ranking marks the 7th consecutive year Renew Financial has maintained a score above 50, reflecting the company's sustained effort to provide a positive, respectful and beneficial experience to homeowners in California and Florida.
Pam Rodriguez, Head of Marketing at Renew Financial, said, "This year's survey response was overwhelmingly positive, and in fact, the score we received is the highest in the company's history. We've been calculating our NPS since July 2016, which is a valuable benchmark for assessing the overall quality of our customer service by constantly gathering data and insights and reacting promptly if we notice any changes in our score. This year's NPS score is a true testament to the people behind the scenes who work daily to make each PACE financing transaction happen."
Additionally, Renew Financial was recertified last month by the Great Place to Work® for the 2nd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Renew Financial. 87% of employees said it's a great place to work this year – 30 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Renew Financial is one of the country's best companies to work for."
Commenting on the results, CEO of Renew Financial, Mark Floyd, said, "Customer and employee satisfaction are two of our most important objectives. The high satisfaction levels among our customers and employees, as confirmed by the NPS survey and the Great Place to Work recertification, are therefore very gratifying. With Renew's culture of constant improvement, we will continue sharpening our offering to increase customer and employee satisfaction and loyalty even further. We owe our continued success to our dedicated employees at Renew Financial. We celebrate and thank them for all they do to earn such incredible achievements."
Renew Financial Group LLC (Renew Financial) is one of the nation's leading financing providers for sustainable building improvement projects with a bold vision to create financial access to a safe, healthy, and sustainable world. Renew Financial administers the Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (R-PACE) program in California and Florida to strengthen communities by making homes and businesses safer, more energy-efficient, and more valuable. Renew Financial has funded more than $1.1B in PACE projects that have led to greenhouse gas reductions (GHGs) of nearly 1.5 million metric tons, equivalent to removing over 300,000 cars from the road, contributed to the creation of over 15,000 local jobs, and savings of over 2 billion gallons of water. Renew Financial is a trademark of Renew Financial Holdings, Inc.
Learn more at renewfinancial.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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Woman charged after 4 dogs died in car while she ate lunch at restaurant, police say
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) – A woman is facing felony animal cruelty charges after she left four dogs in her vehicle while she ate lunch, resulting in their deaths, according to police.
According to New Smyrna Beach police, 25-year-old Tesia White from Missouri left four dogs in her vehicle with the air conditioning on and the windows up while she ate lunch at a restaurant Thursday afternoon.
Police said White checked on the dogs once during her meal, and they were OK at the time. But when she finished her lunch an hour later, White found all four dogs dead in the car.
Police did not clarify how the dogs died since the air conditioning was reportedly left on in the car.
Police said the dogs were a 4-year-old goldendoodle, two 12-week-old goldendoodle puppies, and a 2-year-old boxer.
White was arrested and charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty. She was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on a $10,000 bond.
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Apple HomeKit is now more convenient than ever
Apple hangs its hat on a streamlined, user-friendly experience. To that end, it offers periodic updates to its software, including operating systems such as macOS and iOS. At Apple’s latest Worldwide Developers Conference, it announced a refined Apple Home App that makes smart home management considerably easier. This is great news for users already invested in Apple’s smart home ecosystem, as well as prospective buyers weighing the pros and cons of getting into it for the first time.
What is Apple HomeKit?
You’ll need an Apple HomePod or the highly praised Apple TV streaming device to break into the ecosystem. While there’s a relatively high cost of entry, you can be almost certain that HomeKit devices are worth it, in terms of user experience. Like most of Apple’s devices and their surrounding ecosystem, HomeKit is somewhat of a walled garden, as developers go the extra mile to ensure compatibility and a streamlined experience.
Aside from the cost, the only drawback to the HomeKit ecosystem is that less devices support it compared to Alexa and Google Assistant. That’s changing, though, as more consumers adopt it and developers pour more resources into compatible devices.
How does the updated Apple Home app work?
The app’s basic organization marks the first noticeable change. Whereas before there were separate tabs for categories such as “Rooms” and “Automation”, things are broken down more logically now. Instead of the somewhat nebulous navigation options from before, now you can head straight for “Climate”, “Lights”, “Security” and other clearly-labeled categories.
But convenience isn’t the only thing the updated app brings. A new multi-camera feature lets you view up to four camera feeds simultaneously. This lets you quickly scan your entire security system at a glance, instead of waiting for an app to load separate feeds at a time when seconds might make a difference.
On top of HomeKit-specific upgrades, updates to the iPhone’s lock screen in iOS 16 make HomeKit investment more attractive than ever. Proud iPhone owners can now customize the lock screen by adding widgets and preset configurations based on time of day, location and other variables. It’s one more way Apple is working hard to make its smart devices as easy to use as possible.
Apple HomeKit now supports the Matter ecosystem
Formerly known as Connected Home over IP or CHIP, Google’s newly developed Matter ecosystem aims to bring wide-ranging compatibility to the formerly fragmented smart home space. A collective effort from smart home giants such as Google, Samsung SmartThings and Zigbee, Matter is poised to greatly enhance interoperability between smart devices. It will also significantly expand the selection of smart devices in nearly every category.
In addition to announcing the updated Home app, the 2022 WWDC brought the revelation that Apple HomeKit will, in fact, be part of this new all-encompassing standard. That’s great news for current and prospective HomeKit buyers, as it stands to minimize the ecosystem’s biggest fault.
Best Apple HomeKit smart devices
August 4th-Generation Smart Lock
No matter what smart home ecosystem you’re using, August’s most refined smart lock is one of the best choices. Its dependable geofencing, integrated Wi-Fi radio and extensive feature set leave almost nothing to be desired in terms of security and convenience.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Ecobee Premium Smart Thermostat
Few smart thermostats can keep you comfortable and save you money like Ecobee’s flagship. One of the best things about this thermostat is its support for multiple temperature- and humidity-detecting room sensors.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
For indoor or outdoor use, it’s hard to beat this powerful security camera with a high resolution and impressive HDR performance, plus highly effective color night vision. It connects directly to your Wi-Fi network and works best with the company’s cloud storage subscription, which only costs about $3 per month.
Sold by Amazon
With one look at the resolution, motion detection and pan and tilt functions of this wired, indoor camera and you might think it costs a fortune. In reality, it’s surprisingly affordable and features one of the best values on a home security camera.
Sold by Amazon
If you’re a fan of premium smart home devices, you’ve probably heard of the Philips Hue smart lighting family. It consistently gets rave reviews from owners and experts alike due to its powerful connectivity, advanced feature set and user-friendly device management.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Logitech Circle View Video Doorbell
As an Apple HomeKit-exclusive device, it’s no surprise that the Circle View doorbell is compact and effective, with clean lines, no-nonsense controls and premium video quality. Its wide field of view, two-way audio and HD color night vision make it a great choice for security-minded users.
Sold by Amazon
HomeKit users tend to gravitate toward high-end devices, and the flagship Sonos One smart speaker fits that bill perfectly. It delivers surprisingly good sound for its size, along with an integrated microphone for voice control and dependable wireless connectivity.
Just because some electronics don’t have any built-in smarts doesn’t mean they can’t be part of an effective smart home. These smart plugs are reliable, programmable and support Apple HomeKit integration.
Sold by Amazon
Perfect for killing two birds with one stone, the high-end Apple TV delivers a crisp, 4K resolution and one of the most highly lauded streaming interfaces. The integrated HomeKit hub makes it the ideal centerpiece for a connected Apple smart home.
Sold by Amazon
Whether you’re constantly using your keys, or you want to track your bicycle in case of theft, Apple’s revolutionary Bluetooth-based locator can help you keep tags on what’s important to you. They last for about a year before the battery needs replacing, which isn’t hard to do.
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The grant and mentorship program aims to support early-stage Black businesses
CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), announces the second cycle of the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, a grant and mentorship program that aims to provide the necessary tools and resources to help Black business owners thrive.
The program features a pitch contest, in which prospective recipients submit an application that includes a videotaped elevator pitch and a written statement sharing the nature of their business, why it has the makings of a successful enterprise, and how they plan on using the funds to build a lasting operation. In sum, three business owners will receive $50,000 in unrestricted capital from Famous Amos, totaling $150,000 in cash awards. In addition, a full suite of mentoring and coaching resources will be provided by the National Black Chamber of Commerce.
"We established the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative to support Black businesses and to honor the legacy of the brand's founder, Mr. Wally Amos," said Rachna Patel, Senior Director of Marketing for Famous Amos. "In addition to the grants Famous Amos awards, we feel it is equally important to offer resources such as mentorship, coaching, and networking, which are provided by our community partner, the National Black Chamber of Commerce."
The challenges Black businesses face on the road to sustainability are steep and plenty. According to a report from the Brookings Institution, Black people comprise approximately 14% of the U.S. population, but only 2.3% of owners of employer firms. Findings from the Federal Reserve System's 2021 Small Business Credit Survey showed that most small business owners reported experiencing financial hardship during the early stages of the pandemic, but the highest rate was reported by Black business owners: 92%. The same survey also pointed to challenges for Black businesses getting capital they needed to survive the pandemic, with only 43% of Black firms receiving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans they applied for, compared to a 79% of White-owned firms.
Lower personal wealth among Black entrepreneurs also inhibits business creation, the report noted, underscoring the need for programs like the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative to provide business capital that Black businesses need to invigorate their operations.
In addition, according to a recent story by CNBC, nearly 8 out of 10 Black-owned companies usually do not survive the first 18 months. Famous Amos strongly believes that pairing these entrepreneurs early on with financial resources and mentorship is a key ingredient to contribute to a more positive direction.
"We are energized by our mission to economically empower Black businesses and communities," said Charles H. DeBow, III, CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce. "We look forward to the continued partnership with Famous Amos, and to providing coaching and mentorship that will help propel grant recipients to further success in their endeavors."
Ten national finalists will be selected, judged, and narrowed down to three recipients by some of the nation's foremost Black business leaders including Mandy Bowman, Founder of Official Black Wall Street; Steve Canal, CEO of Flourysh; Roby Mercharles, VP of Partnerships at The American Dream Fund & Marketplace; and Nancey Harris and Tracy Green, Co-Founders of Vontelle, LLC, one of three businesses selected from the first cycle of the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative.
To qualify, businesses must be Black-owned and have been in operation for five years or less. For official rules and eligibility requirements, and to apply now, please visit https://famousamosingredientsforsuccess.info. All entries must be submitted by June 26, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
About Famous Amos
The Famous Amos story began in 1975 at a bakery on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Inspired by a family recipe, the founder Wally Amos perfected the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. He used only the best ingredients to make his bite-size cookies. This delicious homemade signature helped them gain fame just by word of mouth. From there, the Famous Amos story becomes a Hollywood success story. Iconic musicians and other Hollywood celebrities began singing the praises of delicious tiny cookies from the small bakery on Sunset.
This was just the beginning of the Famous Amos story. It was always a core belief of Wally Amos that you make a tastier cookie if you use high-quality ingredients. While this has never changed, what customers looked for in a cookie did. They want simpler ingredients and internationally inspired recipes. So, we set out to find the ingredients from the most renowned places in the world and bring the bite-size cookies back to once again being Famous. That brings us to today, and we hope you enjoy our new Famous Amos Wonders From The World™.
About the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC):
The NBCC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities. 140 affiliated chapters are locally based throughout the nation as well as international affiliate chapters based in North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, Africa and businesses as well as individuals who may have chosen to be direct members with the national office. In essence, the NBCC is on the leading edge of educating and training Black communities on the need to participate vigorously in this great capitalistic society known as America.
The NBCC reaches well over 100,000 Black-owned businesses. As of the latest census data release, there were 3.12 million Black-owned businesses in the United States, generating $206 billion in annual revenue and supporting 3.56 million U.S. jobs.The National Black Chamber of Commerce® is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States.
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HANGZHOU, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody – PuyouhengTM (HX-008, pucotenlimab injection), was conditionally approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for marketing in China to treat patients with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) advanced solid tumors, specifically:
- Patients with advanced colorectal cancers have progressed following previous treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan;
- Patients with other advanced solid tumors that have progressed following at least previous first-line therapy with no satisfactory alternative treatment options.
The approval is based on a multi-center, open-label, phase II clinical study with a primary study endpoint of the objective response rate (ORR) assessed by the Independent Review Committee (IRC) according to the RECIST1.1. As of December 4, 2021, a total of 100 patients with histologically confirmed advanced solid tumors that are identified as having MSI-H/dMMR by the central Laboratory were enrolled in the study. They were given 200 mg of pucotenlimab by intravenous drip every 3 weeks (Q3W). The median follow-up duration for the ITT population was 22.5 months. And the ORR for the ITT population was 49.0% (95% CI: 38.86%, 59.20%), with 9 cases of complete response (CR) and 40 cases of partial response (PR). In the subgroup of patients with colorectal cancers who had failed previous triplet therapy (a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan), the ORR was 50.0% (95% CI: 31.30%, 68.70%). The results of the study showed that pucotenlimab monotherapy was safe and effective in patients with unresectable or metastatic MSI-H/dMMR advanced solid tumors who have failed previous standard therapy. The expected clinical endpoints were achieved, indicating that patients can benefit significantly from the therapy. The results of the clinical study were first published at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting.
"We are thrilled to see the approval of pucotenlimab, which validates our years of collaboration with Lepu Biopharma", said Dr. Faming Zhang, Chairman of Hanx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., "I'm very glad to see the first indication of pucotenlimab was approved in China. The clinical research data of pucotenlimab for MSI-H/ dMMR solid tumors is outstanding and the approval brings new hope to better meet the demands of clinical treatment. Pucotenlimab is the first product launched by Lepu Biopharma as well as a significant milestone in the company's evolution towards Biopharma", commended by Dr. Sui Ziye, CEO of Lepu Biopharma.
About Puyouheng (HX-008, pucotenlimab injection)
Puyouheng (pucotenlimab injection) is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody against human PD-1 discovered by HanX Biopharmaceuticals, It can bind to PD-1 with high affinity to restore the ability of immune cells to kill cancer cells by blocking the binding of PD-1 to its ligands PD-L1 and PD-L2. Puyouheng (pucotenlimab injection) adopts an innovative molecular design to prolong its half-life, showing strong clinical anti-tumor activity and good safety. The innovative use of antibody engineering technology to introduce triple mutations in the Fc region improves the binding affinity of FcRn, thereby prolonging the drug's half-life significantly, showing its promising clinical efficacy and drug compliance in patients [5]. Compared with all rival anti-PD-1 antibodies that have been marketed or entered phase III clinical trials, the mean half-life of Puyouheng (pucotenlimab injection) is 21.8 days (single dosing) and 38.2 days (steady-state). In addition, the prolonged half-life does not cause additional adverse events, indicating the excellent clinical efficacy of the drug.
About HANX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS
Hanx Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative immune-oncology antibody drugs. It brings together well-known experts, from both China and United States, from early discovery, process development, business development, to clinical research. The company leverages expertise to develop patented high-affinity long half-life antibody screening and tumor-immune cell specific tumor-targeting antibody GPSmAb technology platforms. The company develops innovative treatments to address significant unmet medical needs, and to help patients around the world. The company aims to accomplish goal through in-house research development as well as external global collaborations.
About LEPU BIOPHARMA (2157.HK)
LEPU BIOPHARMA is committed to innovation, focusing on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class and best-in-class drug candidates in targeted anti-tumor therapy and immunotherapy drugs in China and the US. The company's mission is to develop the safest, most effective, and most accessible drugs for patients to improve their quality of life and fill the huge demand gap in the medical system. The company attaches great importance to the continuous construction of its commercialization capabilities, and strives to achieve a strong transformation from core technologies to finished drugs as well as the goal of industrialization. At present, the product pipeline of LEPU BIOPHARMA covers three major areas, namely immunotherapies, ADC targeted therapies and oncolytic virus drugs, including 1 commercially marketing drug and 7 drug candidates at the clinical stage (5 of which are ADC drugs) and the combination therapies of multiple major drug candidates at the clinical stage. The company houses the leading ADC drug candidate pipeline in China.
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SAINT JULIAN'S, Malta, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BEQUANT, the digital asset prime brokerage and exchange, is pleased to announce its integration of Fireblocks' MPC-based wallet technology and its decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities into BEQUANT's proprietary platform. With this integration, BEQUANT adds a groundbreaking DeFi offering to its institutional clients for the first time.
Integrating Fireblocks with BEQUANT's proprietary asset transfer tool will bring the functionality of BEQUANT's prime brokerage platform to the next level.
BEQUANT chose Fireblocks for its unique DeFi offering, as well as its market-leading custody technology. BEQUANT's custody agnostic approach and Fireblocks' custody technology allows clients to safekeep assets off exchange.
Twelve months ago, the DeFi space was worth around $14bn. Now, estimates put its value at $72.5bn*. Institutional interest and investment has driven the majority of this growth. Now, funds are actively engaging with the space to take advantage of the next period of expansion through the mass adoption of DeFi.
BEQUANT is an ecosystem of services for institutional clients, a true one-stop solution in the digital asset world. Its 150+ institutional clients are offered direct market access to multiple trading venues, simplified KYC and compliance verification and an ability to create multi crypto and fiat accounts.
BEQUANT users benefit from up to 15x portfolio margining & leverage, dedicated 24/7 customer support and an individual client manager, as well as OTC block trade execution, fiat-to-crypto trading, and now, DeFi access.
George Zarya, Founder and CEO, BEQUANT, commented: "Entering DeFi is becoming increasingly important for institutions and we are proud to partner with Fireblocks to help our institutional clients access this new market."
"As well as offering access to DeFi, will we also be able to offer our clients an additional custody solution through Fireblocks. We look forward to building a long and fruitful relationship with the Fireblocks team."
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BEQUANT is where traditional investing meets cryptocurrency - a one stop solution for professional digital asset investors and institutions.
BEQUANT's breadth of products include prime brokerage, custody and fund administration, all enhanced by an institutional trading platform providing low-latency trading, liquidity and direct market access for investors.
The BEQUANT team is composed of experts from institutional, retail and digital financial services with experience in banking, derivatives, electronic trading and prime brokerage.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. ("Li-Cycle" or the "Company") (NYSE: LICY) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Li-Cycle investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
LICY investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Li-Cycle during the relevant time frame, you have until June 20, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 37th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Jacob Murrell of McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Md. is the 2021-22 Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Murrell won the prestigious award for his accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Boys Soccer Players of the Year who have combined for 12 National Championships and 13 MLS first round draft picks.
Murrell was surprised with the trophy by his family, coaches and teammates at school. Check out a video of the announcement here.
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Murrell as the nation's best high school boys soccer player. The Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others to evaluate candidates, selected Murrell from nearly half a million other student-athletes who play boys soccer nationwide.
Competition for the national award was fierce. Murrell topped the list of state winners in boys soccer who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 16 First Team All-State honorees, 25 who are committed to play soccer at Division I colleges/universities and 18 with a GPA of 4.0 and above.
"Jacob delivered one of the most amazing seasons in MIAA history under odd circumstances," said Sheldon Shealer, national editor of prepsoccer.com. "McDonogh opted out of organized team athletics in the fall of 2020, so he entered his senior season with only two years of playing defender under his belt at the high school level. While his club success (with Pipeline SC) gave us insight that he could be a significant high school player this past season, I don't think anyone could have foreseen him scoring 41 goals in a highly competitive league where 20 goals is considered exceptional. He is a gifted athlete and exceptionally hard worker with a rare combination of pace and strength, but he also has the ability to be clinical on his finishes. He can score in so many ways, beating defenders and keepers 1v1, scoring from distance, scoring with placement and/or power, or scoring on crosses. He carried a very inexperienced team to a runner-up finish in one of the nation's strongest high school leagues."
The 6-foot-2, 175-pound senior forward scored 41 goals and passed for 20 assists this past season, leading the Eagles (21-3) to the Maryland Independent Athletic Association Class A state tournament championship game. Murrell compiled 12 multi-goal games, including four hat tricks and four four-goal games. The Baltimore Sun All-Metro Player of the Year and a United Soccer Coaches High School All-American selection, he was named to the game's Best XI at the High School All-American Game in December.
Murrell has volunteered locally with the Char Hope Foundation, dedicated to helping adults in the Maryland agricultural community who are facing the challenges of substance abuse. He has also donated his time as a youth soccer coach.
Murrell has maintained a B-plus average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at Georgetown University this fall.
"Having served athlete communities for decades, Gatorade understands how sports instill valuable lifelong skills on and off the field," said Gatorade Senior Vice President and General Manager Brett O'Brien. "It's clear Jacob Murrell is a leader, role model and team player in all areas of life, which is why we are confident in his selection as this year's winner and his ability to continue driving change in and out of sport in the future."
Each year, a selection committee evaluates the nation's top talent to choose one state winner from each of the 50 states as well as Washington D.C., in 12 different sports: football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, boys and girls soccer, and boys and girls track & field. In all, 608 athletes are honored each year. From the pool of state winners, one national winner is selected in each of the 12 sports.
Gatorade has a long-standing history of serving athlete communities and understands how sports instill valuable lifelong skills on and off the field. Since the program's inception in 1985, Gatorade Player of the Year award recipients have won hundreds of professional and college championships, and many have also turned into pillars in their communities, becoming coaches, business owners and educators. Previous winners include a distinguished list of athletes, such as Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach, Jayson Tatum, Elena Delle Donne and many other sports icons.
To learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year program, check out past winners or to nominate student-athletes, visit playeroftheyear.gatorade.com or follow us on social media on Facebook at facebook.com/GatoradePOY, Instagram at instagram.com/Gatorade and Twitter at twitter.com/Gatorade.
The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), meets the needs of consumers who participate in sports and fitness, through brands that include Gatorade, Propel, Muscle Milk, and Evolve. The solutions they provide are driven by a deep understanding of the unique occasions and needs across athletic activity. Gatorade, their marquee brand, is underpinned by a 56-year history of studying the best athletes in the world, and sports nutrition research by the Gatorade Sport Science Institute, allowing it to provide scientifically formulated products that meet athletes' needs both on and off the field. For more information and a full list of products, please visit www.gatorade.com.
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
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Mounjaro delivered superior A1C reductions versus all comparators in phase 3 SURPASS clinical trials
While not indicated for weight loss, Mounjaro led to significantly greater weight reductions versus comparators in a key secondary endpoint
Mounjaro represents the first new class of diabetes medicines introduced in nearly a decade and is expected to be available in the U.S. in the coming weeks
INDIANAPOLIS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide) injection, Eli Lilly and Company's (NYSE: LLY) new once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis and is not indicated for use in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
As the first and only FDA-approved GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, Mounjaro is a single molecule that activates the body's receptors for GIP and GLP-1, which are natural incretin hormones.1
"Mounjaro delivered superior and consistent A1C reductions against all of the comparators throughout the SURPASS program, which was designed to assess Mounjaro's efficacy and safety in a broad range of adults with type 2 diabetes who could be treated in clinical practice. The approval of Mounjaro is an exciting step forward for people living with type 2 diabetes given the results seen in these clinical trials," said Juan Pablo Frías, M.D., Medical Director, National Research Institute and Investigator in the SURPASS program.
Mounjaro will be available in six doses (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg) and will come in Lilly's well-established auto-injector pen with a pre-attached, hidden needle that patients do not need to handle or see.
The approval was based on results from the phase 3 SURPASS program, which included active comparators of injectable semaglutide 1 mg, insulin glargine and insulin degludec. Efficacy was evaluated for Mounjaro 5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg used alone or in combination with commonly prescribed diabetes medications, including metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, sulfonylureas and insulin glargine. Participants in the SURPASS program achieved average A1C reductions between 1.8% and 2.1% for Mounjaro 5 mg and between 1.7% and 2.4% for both Mounjaro 10 mg and Mounjaro 15 mg. While not indicated for weight loss, mean change in body weight was a key secondary endpoint in all SURPASS studies. Participants treated with Mounjaro lost between 12 lb. (5 mg) and 25 lb. (15 mg) on average.1
Side effects reported in at least 5% of patients treated with Mounjaro include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion (dyspepsia), and stomach (abdominal) pain. The labeling for Mounjaro contains a Boxed Warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors. Mounjaro is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.1
"Lilly has a nearly 100-year heritage of advancing care for people living with diabetes – never settling for current outcomes. We're not satisfied knowing that half of the more than 30 million Americans living with type 2 diabetes are not reaching their target blood glucose levels," said Mike Mason, president, Lilly Diabetes. "We are thrilled to introduce Mounjaro, which represents the first new class of type 2 diabetes medication introduced in almost a decade and embodies our mission to bring innovative new therapies to the diabetes community."
Mounjaro is expected to be available in the United States in the coming weeks. Lilly is committed to helping people access the medicines they are prescribed and will work with insurers, health systems and providers to help enable patient access to Mounjaro. Lilly plans to offer a Mounjaro savings card for people who qualify. Patients or healthcare professionals with questions about Mounjaro can visit www.Mounjaro.com or call The Lilly Answers Center at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979).
Tirzepatide is also under regulatory review for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in Europe, Japan and several additional markets. A multimedia gallery is available on Lilly.com.
About the SURPASS clinical trial program
The SURPASS phase 3 global clinical development program for tirzepatide began in late 2018 and included five global registration trials and two regional trials in Japan. These studies ranged from 40 to 52 weeks and evaluated the efficacy and safety of Mounjaro 5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg as a monotherapy and as an add-on to various standard-of-care medications for type 2 diabetes. The active comparators in the studies were injectable semaglutide 1 mg, insulin glargine and insulin degludec. Collectively, the five global registration trials consistently demonstrated A1C reductions for participants taking Mounjaro across multiple stages of their type 2 diabetes journeys, from an average around five to 13 years of having diabetes.2-8
- SURPASS-1 (NCT03954834) was a 40-week study comparing the efficacy and safety of Mounjaro 5 mg (N=121), 10 mg (N=121) and 15 mg (N=120) as monotherapy to placebo (N=113) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with diet and exercise alone. From a baseline A1C of 7.9%, Mounjaro reduced participants' A1C by a mean of 1.8%* (5 mg) and 1.7%* (10 mg and 15 mg) compared to 0.1% for placebo. In a key secondary endpoint, from a baseline weight of 189 lb., Mounjaro reduced participants' weight by a mean of 14 lb.* (5 mg), 15 lb.* (10 mg) and 17 lb.* (15 mg) compared to 2 lb. for placebo.2,3
- SURPASS-2 (NCT03987919) was a 40-week study comparing the efficacy and safety of Mounjaro 5 mg (N=470), 10 mg (N=469) and 15 mg (N=469) to injectable semaglutide 1 mg (N=468) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with ≥1500 mg/day metformin alone. From a baseline A1C of 8.3%, Mounjaro reduced participants' A1C by a mean of 2.0%ꝉ (5 mg), 2.2%* (10 mg) and 2.3%* (15 mg) compared to 1.9% for semaglutide. In a key secondary endpoint, from a baseline weight of 207 lb., Mounjaro reduced participants' weight by a mean of 17 lb.ꝉ (5 mg), 21 lb.* (10 mg) and 25 lb.* (15 mg) compared to 13 lb. for semaglutide.4,5
- SURPASS-3 (NCT03882970) was a 52-week study comparing the efficacy of Mounjaro 5 mg (N=358), 10 mg (N=360) and 15 mg (N=358) to titrated insulin degludec (N=359) in adults with type 2 diabetes treated with metformin with or without an SGLT-2 inhibitor. From a baseline A1C of 8.2%, Mounjaro reduced participants' A1C by a mean of 1.9%* (5 mg), 2.0%* (10 mg) and 2.1%* (15 mg) compared to 1.3% for insulin degludec. From a baseline weight of 208 lb., Mounjaro reduced participants' weight by a mean of 15 lb.* (5 mg), 21 lb.* (10 mg) and 25 lb.* (15 mg) compared to an increase of 4 lb. for insulin degludec.6
- SURPASS-4 (NCT03730662) was a 104-week study comparing the efficacy and safety of Mounjaro 5 mg (N=328), 10 mg (N=326) and 15 mg (N=337) to insulin glargine (N=998) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with at least one and up to three oral antihyperglycemic medications (metformin, sulfonylureas or SGLT-2 inhibitors), who have increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. The primary endpoint was measured at 52 weeks. From a baseline A1C of 8.5%, Mounjaro reduced participants' A1C by a mean of 2.1%* (5 mg), 2.3%* (10 mg) and 2.4%* (15 mg) compared to 1.4% for insulin glargine. From a baseline weight of 199 lb., Mounjaro reduced weight by a mean of 14 lb.* (5 mg), 20 lb.* (10 mg) and 23 lb.* (15 mg) compared to an increase of 4 lb. for insulin glargine.7
- SURPASS-5 (NCT04039503) was a 40-week study comparing the efficacy and safety of Mounjaro 5 mg (N=116), 10 mg (N=118) and 15 mg (N=118) to placebo (N=119) in adults with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes already being treated with insulin glargine, with or without metformin. From a baseline A1C of 8.3%, Mounjaro reduced A1C by a mean of 2.1%* (5 mg), 2.4%* (10 mg) and 2.3%* (15 mg) compared to 0.9% for placebo. From a baseline weight of 210 lb., Mounjaro reduced participants' weight by a mean of 12 lb.* (5 mg), 17 lb.* (10 mg) and 19 lb.* (15 mg) compared to an increase of 4 lb. for placebo.8
*p<0.001 for superiority vs. placebo or active comparator, adjusted for multiplicity
ꝉp<0.05 for superiority vs. semaglutide 1 mg, adjusted for multiplicity
About Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide) injection1
Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide) injection is FDA-approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. As the first and only FDA-approved GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, Mounjaro is a single molecule that activates the body's receptors for GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Mounjaro will be available in six doses (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg) and will come in Lilly's well-established auto-injector pen with a pre-attached, hidden needle that patients do not need to handle or see.
PURPOSE AND SAFETY SUMMARY WITH WARNINGS
Important Facts About MounjaroTM (mown-JAHR-OH). It is also known as tirzepatide.
- Mounjaro is an injectable prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose).
- It is not known if Mounjaro can be used in people who have had inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Mounjaro is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes. It is not known if Mounjaro is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.
Warnings
Mounjaro may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. If you have a symptom, tell your healthcare provider.
- Do not use Mounjaro if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
- Do not use Mounjaro if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
- Do not use Mounjaro if you are allergic to tirzepatide or any of the ingredients in Mounjaro.
Mounjaro may cause serious side effects, including:
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Mounjaro and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Mounjaro with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, or mood changes, hunger, weakness and feeling jittery.
Serious allergic reactions. Stop using Mounjaro and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, and very rapid heartbeat.
Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
Changes in vision. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Mounjaro.
Gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), and clay-colored stools.
Common side effects
The most common side effects of Mounjaro include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and stomach (abdominal) pain. These are not all the possible side effects of Mounjaro. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or doesn't go away.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects. You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Before using
- Your healthcare provider should show you how to use Mounjaro before you use it for the first time.
- Before you use Mounjaro, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.
Review these questions with your healthcare provider:
- Do you have other medical conditions, including problems with your pancreas or kidneys, or severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems digesting food?
- Do you take other diabetes medicines, such as insulin or sulfonylureas?
- Do you have a history of diabetic retinopathy?
- Are you pregnant or plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed? It is not known if Mounjaro will harm your unborn baby.
- Do you take birth control pills by mouth? These may not work as well while using Mounjaro. Your healthcare provider may recommend another type of birth control when you start Mounjaro or when you increase your dose.
- Do you take any other prescription medicines or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements?
How to take
- Read the Instructions for Use that come with Mounjaro.
- Use Mounjaro exactly as your healthcare provider says.
- Mounjaro is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, or upper arm.
- Use Mounjaro 1 time each week, at any time of the day.
- Do not mix insulin and Mounjaro together in the same injection.
- If you take too much Mounjaro, call your healthcare provider or seek medical advice promptly.
Learn more
For more information, call 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) or go to www.mounjaro.com.
This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about Mounjaro and how to take it. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide if Mounjaro is right for you.
MounjaroTM and its delivery device base are trademarks owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.
Please click to access full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.
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RALEIGH, N.C., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSky, a cybersecurity innovator offering powerful managed detection and response (MDR) services, today announced it named Maureen Kaplan as Chief Revenue Officer.
Responsible for the development and optimization of the company's go-to-market strategy, Kaplan will work with SilverSky's executive team to continue its ongoing growth and effectively integrate acquisitions. She brings more than two decades of sales leadership experience and most recently served as Vice President of Security Sales at OpenText. Her previous leadership positions include sales management roles at Vodafone, Coalfire and Verizon Enterprise Solutions. Prior to those roles, she served as Vice President of Sales Development at SilverSky (previously named Perimeter eSecurity).
"I am honored to return to SilverSky and assist in the company's significant growth as it expands its presence as a highly-praised provider of easily deployed, cost-effective managed detection and response services," Kaplan said. "It's an exciting time at SilverSky as we look to accelerate our growth while also consistently nurturing our existing customers and offering innovative cybersecurity services that provide clear value to organizations around the world."
"Maureen not only brings unique familiarity with our business, but a lengthy track record of sales success in the cybersecurity services space," said Jason McGinnis, President and COO at SilverSky. "We are pleased to welcome her to the executive team and look forward to her strategic sales leadership at SilverSky."
Reporting directly to McGinnis, Kaplan is based in Chicago and holds an Engineering degree from the University of Michigan along with CISSP and GSLC cybersecurity certifications. She is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Organizations of all sizes face the same cybersecurity threats, compliance mandates, and business risk as Fortune 500 companies. SilverSky levels the playing field and enables companies, regardless of their size, to access enterprise-grade cybersecurity to meet regulatory requirements, proactively respond to threats, and rapidly reduce risk. SilverSky offers one of the most comprehensive managed detection and response (MDR) solutions in the industry. Delivered as a managed services model, SilverSky MDR makes powerful cybersecurity simple, affordable, and accessible to organizations of all sizes and across industries. Customer environments are monitored 24x7x365 by highly skilled security operations analysts in SilverSky SOCs, which were developed based on military-grade security and are powered by the latest integrated technology. SilverSky has more than 20 years of operational cybersecurity success defending thousands of customers in some of the most demanding industry sectors. Visit www.silversky.com.
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Man turns heads with 100-pound suit made of trash
(CNN) - An environmental activist wore 100 pounds of garbage as a suit to send an important message about conservation.
The Environmental Protection Agency says the average person can create up to 5 pounds of trash per day.
Activist Rob Greenfield turned that statistic into an eyesore show and tell, creating a suit showcasing a month’s worth of personal trash and parading it around the streets of Los Angeles.
Greenfield says he wore the suit every time he left his home and was reportedly sporting 100 pounds of garbage by the end of the month.
The North Carolina native has been living green for years, promoting sustainable food sourcing and a “near-zero waste” lifestyle.
His latest efforts may showcase what gets thrown away, but he hopes his message is something that gets recycled.
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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Already a two-time winner at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods picked up another honor before he even struck a shot in the 150th edition of the British Open.
He’s now an honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews.
The R&A used the occasion of its big celebration this week to confer honorary membership to Open champions Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie.
It’s not like Woods needs any help getting a tee time on the Old Course, or even gaining entry into the famous clubhouse. But it’s a nice honor.
“It is not only the home of golf but a place in this world that I hold near my heart,” Woods said in a statement. “I am humbled to accept this invitation alongside these outstanding players today, as well as those who came before us.”
Woods won in 2000 and 2005 at St. Andrews, and then at Royal Liverpool in 2006. The next time at Royal Liverpool, in 2014, was McIlroy’s turn, winning wire-to-wire for the third leg of the career Grand Slam. Lawrie won in historic and memorable fashion at Carnoustie in 1999, a 10-shot comeback against Jean Van de Velde and winning in a playoff.
“It’s a privilege to represent a club that has done so much for golf over so many years and I’m proud to play my part in promoting golf around the world,” McIlroy said.
DECHAMBEAU SPONSOR
Bryson DeChambeau no longer has a golf ball sponsorship with Bridgestone, the latest example of sponsors breaking with players who signed with Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
Golf.com reported DeChambeau will be using the Bridgestone ball. He just won’t get paid for it.
“The PGA Tour is an extremely important part of professional golf, and Bridgestone has a sports marketing relationship with this highly visible series of tournaments,” Bridgestone said in a statement to the website. “In considering that Bryson DeChambeau will no longer be participating in these events, Bridgestone and Bryson have agreed to end their brand ambassador partnership.”
DeChambeau had been with Bridgestone since 2016 and signed an extension in 2020. The idea was to take a bigger role in developing new golf balls.
DeChambeau is the first player to lose an equipment deal in the LIV Golf era. Callaway said it was pausing its relationship with Phil Mickelson.
MACINTYRE’S ‘GOOSEBUMPS’
Hometown hopes at St. Andrews are resting on the burly shoulders of Robert MacIntyre, one of three Scots in the field this week.
And the locals will hope MacIntrye can back up top-10 finishes in his first two appearances in the British Open with another strong run at the claret jug. Those came in Northern Ireland (Royal Portrush) and England (Royal St. George’s) and playing in his native Scotland — at the home of golf, no less — gives it a different feel.
“When I was driving in on Sunday, that’s the first time I’ve ever had goosebumps coming to St. Andrews,” the 25-year-old MacIntyre said. “I always drove into town and it’s like, ‘Oh, we’re in St. Andrews.’
“But when I came in from above the town and I had the music on, I actually had goosebumps.”
Scotland’s last Open champion was Paul Lawrie in 1999 at Carnoustie. He will hit the opening tee shot Thursday.
SPIETH AGAINST SPIETH
There are some parts of Jordan Spieth’s game that he thinks are better now than when he first played at St. Andrews in 2015. But then again, he was winning more seven years ago.
So who wins between Spieth at St. Andrews in 2015 and Spieth at St. Andrews in 2022?
Spieth leaned toward 2015 because of his momentum. He had won the previous week at the John Deere Classic, and his tournament before that he won the U.S. Open for the second leg of the calendar Grand Slam.
“I would say if I played against myself then, if I beat myself then this week, then I would be holding a trophy,” Spieth said.
That would be simple math. Spieth finished one shot out of the three-man playoff.
“I don’t necessarily know that I could answer that because I feel I hit it further, I feel that my knowledge of seeing a lot more majors and a lot more tournaments can mentally … maybe I have some advantage on a shot that I wouldn’t have thought about then,” he said.
“But I was also canning everything that I looked at then, and I can’t say that’s going to happen every week. But it certainly can happen in four days.”
SCHEFFLER’S OUTLOOK
Scottie Scheffler comes to the British Open as the No. 1 player in the world. For him, that doesn’t mean he’s the player to beat. He’s not sure anyone thinks that.
“I guess I am No. 1 in the rankings. I’m not sure if I’m necessarily perceived that way by you all or whoever it is, but that’s not stuff that I really ever think about,” he said. “For me I’m just trying to go out and play good golf.”
He can be easy to overlook. Scheffler had not won on the PGA Tour until the Phoenix Open in February. And then he couldn’t lose. He won Bay Hill and Match Play to reach No. 1, and then he won the Masters.
He missed the cut at the PGA Championship, but then he was right there was a chance to win the U.S. Open. He finished one shot behind.
Scheffler isn’t complaining.
“I don’t feel like there’s any extra attention on me. I haven’t read much, but I would assume not everybody’s picking me to win this week,” he said. “I don’t think I was the favorite maybe going into the Masters. I’m not sure if I’ve been the favorite maybe going into any tournaments.
“That may not be the true perception. That’s just mine, but I don’t read a ton of stuff,” he said. “So for me I don’t really feel like whatever being No. 1 would be.”
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IRVING, Texas, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) will release second quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. A press release will be issued via PR Newswire and available at 5 p.m. ET. Additionally, a slide presentation will be available on the investor relations section of the company's website at http://www.darlingii.com.
Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Brad Phillips, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a teleconference and webcast at 9 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.
Due to historically high call volume, the company is offering participants the opportunity to register in advance for the conference through the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10169154/f3a6e5cbb6
Registered participants will receive an email with a calendar reminder and a dial-in number and PIN that will allow them immediate access to the call on Aug. 10, 2022.
Participants who do not wish to pre-register for the call may dial in using 844-868-8847 (U.S. callers), or 412-317-6593 (international callers) and ask for the "Darling Ingredients" call. A replay will be available two hours after completion of the call through August 17, 2022. To access the replay, please dial 877-344-7529 (U.S. callers), 855-669-9658 (Canada) and 412-317-0088 (International callers) and reference passcode 8664057. The live webcast and archived replay also can be accessed on the Company's web site at http://ir.darlingii.com.
About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning edible by-products and food waste into sustainable products and a leading producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability leader, the company operates more than 250 plants in 17 countries and repurposes approximately 15% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients. To learn more, visit darlingii.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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WUHAN, China, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Peugeot 408 has made its world debut in Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WHDZ), also known as China's Auto Valley. To one's surprise, in the middle of the front face of the new 408, a new shield-shape lion logo replaces the previous standing lion cub as the brand's image.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company LTD (DPCA). DPCA has developed together with the WHDZ in the past three decades.
On May 16, 1991, bearing the national mission of developing the automobile industry, the WHDZ officially broke ground in Wuhan's Zhuankou. The vast deserted land has been sleeping for a long time began to wake up, and the dream of building China's automobile capital set sail.
After more than 30 years of development, the WHDZ has transformed from a project into a city, and the annual output of automobiles has ballooned from 1,000 to one million, an increase of nearly 1,000 times, making it one of the regions with the highest concentration of automobile manufacturing industry in China.
Within less than 500 square kilometers, it has attracted 9 vehicle enterprises, 13 vehicle factories that have been built or are under construction, and more than 500 world-famous parts supporting enterprises from countries such as the United States, Britain, Japan, Germany and France. State-owned auto enterprises, new comers and emerging forces develop together in the WHDZ, elevating the region to one of the most competitive auto districts and counties in China, and the WHDZ gains the reputation of China's Auto Valley.
In October 2002, Dongfeng Company signed a joint venture contract with France's PSA Peugeot Citroen Group in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. As an important part of the contract, the Peugeot brand made a comeback to the Chinese market by means of establishing Peugeot. Over the years, Peugeot 206, 307, 408 and other models have entered many families, making Peugeot one of the mainstream joint venture automobile brands in China.
In particular, Peugeot 408 has been upgraded and modified for many times since its launch, with a cumulative sales volume of nearly 600,000 units in 12 years, including nearly 8,000 units exported overseas. In 2015, the 408 model was thrown into the spotlight, with annual sales exceeding 100,000 units and becoming the star model of DPCA and Peugeot.
The automobile market is always changing fast. DPCA and Peugeot have posted steady rises amid competition. In October 2020, DPCA launched a project and a campaign at the DPCA Automotive Cultural Festival. The project upgrades DPCA's mid-term business strategy to more localized products, more accurate marketing, more reliable services and more efficient operations. The customer-focused campaign seeks to offer more quality services throughout the car purchase and use experience.
These efforts have brought changes. In 2021, Peugeot got a refresh with a new brand strategy to compete in the Chinese passenger car market again. Peugeot sold 51,000 vehicles in 2021, registering a year-on-year increase of 74 percent.
DPCA takes customer as the focus and keeps pressing ahead with innovation, which is also a solid step on the road of helping the WHDZ build China's Auto Valley and a world-class automobile industry cluster.
To make products more localized, half a year ago, Dongfeng Citroen launched the Versailles C5 X, which became a market hit immediately. Now the new 408 has gone global from China's Auto Valley with a bright future.
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HOUSTON (AP) — The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to “reflect on” — and deflect any blame for — the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Former President Donald Trump and other leading Republicans are scheduled to address the three-day firearms marketing and advocacy event, which is expected to draw protesters fed up with gun violence.
Some scheduled speakers and performers have backed out, including two Texas lawmakers and “American Pie” singer Don McLean, who said “it would be disrespectful” to go ahead with his act in the aftermath of the country’s latest mass shooting.
While President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress have renewed calls for stricter gun laws, NRA board member Phil Journey said the focus should be on better mental health care and trying to prevent gun violence. He said he wouldn’t support banning or limiting access to firearms.
The NRA said in an online statement that people attending the gun show will “reflect on” the Uvalde school shooting, “pray for the victims, recognize our patriotic members, and pledge to redouble our commitment to making our schools secure.”
People planning to attend picked up registration badges Thursday and shopped for NRA souvenirs, such as T-shirts that say “Suns Out Guns Out.” Police already had set up metal barriers across the street from the convention center, at a park where protesters are expected to gather Friday.
Gary Francis traveled with his wife and friends from Racine, Wisconsin, to attend the NRA meeting. He said he opposed any gun control regulations in response to the Uvalde shooting.
“What happened there is obviously tragic,” he said. “But the NRA had nothing to do with it. The people who come here had nothing to do with it.”
Texas has experienced a series of mass shootings in recent years. During that time, the Republican-led Legislature and governor have relaxed gun laws.
There is precedent for the NRA to gather amid local mourning and controversy. The organization went ahead with a shortened version of its 1999 meeting in Denver roughly a week after the deadly shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. Actor Charlton Heston, the NRA president at that time, told attendees that “horrible acts” shouldn’t become opportunities to limit constitutional rights and he denounced critics for casting NRA members as “villains.”
Rocky Marshall, a former NRA board member, said that although the tragedy in Uvalde “does put the meeting in a bad light,” that’s not a reason to cancel it. Marshall said gun-rights advocates and opponents can perhaps reduce gun violence if they focus on factors such as mental illness or school security.
“Throwing rocks at the NRA, that doesn’t solve the next mass shooting,” he said. “Throwing rocks at the people that hate guns, that doesn’t solve the next mass shooting.”
But country music singer Larry Gatlin, who pulled out of planned appearance at the event, said he hopes “the NRA will rethink some of its outdated and ill-thought-out positions.”
“While I agree with most of the positions held by the NRA, I have come to believe that, while background checks would not stop every madman with a gun, it is at the very least a step in the right direction,” Gatlin said.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the NRA’s leaders “are contributing to the problem of gun violence and not trying to solve it.” She accused them of representing the interests of gun manufacturers, “who are marketing weapons of war to young adults.”
Two Republican Texas lawmakers who had been scheduled speak Friday — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw — are no longer attending due to what their staffs said were changes in their schedules.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, both Republicans, were listed as speakers, and Trump said Wednesday that he still intends to attend. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, also is sticking to her plans to speak Friday at the NRA event.
Though personal firearms are allowed at the convention, the NRA said guns would not be permitted during the session featuring Trump because of Secret Service security protocols.
Several groups have said they planned to stage protests outside of the convention center.
“This is not the time or the place to have this convention,” said Cesar Espinosa, executive director of FIEL, a Houston-based civil rights group that plans to participate in protests. “We must not just have thoughts and prayers from legislators, but rather we need action to address this public health crisis that is affecting our communities.”
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, a Democrat, said the city is obligated to host the NRA event, which has been under contract for more than two years. But he urged politicians to skip it.
“You can’t pray and send condolences on one day and then be going and championing guns on the next. That’s wrong,” Turner said.
Shannon Watts, the founder of gun-control group Moms Demand Action, said she was not surprised the NRA is not canceling its meeting.
“The real question now is which elected officials will choose to side with violence and go kiss the ring in Houston this weekend instead of siding with communities crying out for public safety,” Watts said.
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VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies captured video of a large alligator crawling through a front yard in Florida before making its way into a community lake.
The videowas taken Sunday morning in Venice, Florida, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Deputies estimated the gator to be about 10 feet long (3 meters).
The sheriff’s office notified the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. They also warned neighbors to be on alert because the alligator sauntered down to Harrington Lake to take an Easter morning swim.
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Boston urged people to start wearing masks Thursday and the Biden administration weighed its next legal step in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes court fight over the abrupt end of the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit.
The Boston Public Health Commission noted a rise in hospitalizations, as well as a 65% increase in cases and an even larger spike in COVID-19 levels in local wastewater samples. It also stressed that the guidance was merely a recommendation, not an order.
The country is wrestling with how to deal with the next phase of the pandemic and find the right balance in enacting health measures at a time when many Americans are ready to move on after two exhausting years.
A federal judge in Florida this week threw out a national mask mandate on mass transportation, and airlines and airports responded swiftly Monday by repealing their requirements that passengers wear face coverings. That put the Biden administration in the position of trying to navigate an appeal that could have sweeping ramifications over the power that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has in regulating future health emergencies.
Los Angeles County bucked national trends and said Thursday it will still require masks on public transit including trains, subways, buses, taxis and rideshares. Cases have risen in the past week and hospitalizations have plateaued after falling the previous two months.
Philadelphia last week became the first big city to bring back a mask mandate, responding to a rise and infections and hospitalizations there, but the city abruptly reversed course Thursday night and ended the mandate.Other cities in the Northeast have been closely watching the trend lines and a new color-coded map from the CDC to decide next steps.
The map that the CDC switched to in late Februaryis less focused on positive test results and more on what’s happening at hospitals to give community leaders clearer guidelines on when to urge masking. Nearly 95% of U.S. counties still have low transmission based on the map, but more places have shifted to medium and high transmission in recent weeks, including many places in upstate New York.
Hospitalizations nationally have ticked up in recent weeks but are nowhere near the peak reached at the height of the omicron surge.
“COVID-19 cases have increased rapidly citywide, so we need people to be vigilant and take precautions that can help us avoid another potential surge,” said Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, the Boston commission’s executive director. “Living with COVID-19 is about collective responsibility and working together.”
She said people in Boston should mask indoors, stay up to date with their vaccinations and test for suspected infections.
The Boston recommendation came two days after the city’s transit system lifted mask requirements in response to the national transportation ruling, reflecting the mishmash of reactions following the court decision by an appointee of former President Donald Trump.
As the Biden administration figures out an appeal, Lawrence Gostin, a public health law expert at Georgetown University, said a “monumental battle” was shaping up, with the future of the CDC at stake. The agency continues to recommend that people wear masks in all indoor public transportation settings.
“The question the courts are going to have to decide, and the public will have to decide, is when the next health crisis hits — and it will — will we have a strong public health agency to protect the population?” he said. “Or will the CDC simply have its hands tied behind its back? I think it’s a very really possibility we’re going to see the CDC handcuffed.”
While the Supreme Court did strike down the agency’s eviction moratorium for housing, that was more at the edge of the agency’s authority. Setting rules for mask wearing on public transit is a basic, core tenant of the CDC’s power, Gostin said.
“If someone gets on a flight from New York to LA, there’s no state stopping them. The only thing preventing that transmission is the CDC,” Gostin said.
Temple University Law Professor Scott Burris echoed that sentiment, saying that the U.S. government’s legal authority to respond sensibly to epidemics and other kinds of emergencies is at stake in the case.
Burris said the ability to manage future health emergencies “must have weighed heavily” in the reasoning of the Justice Department to appeal the ruling, “but let’s not forget we’re going into another surge” and there is the potential for new variants.
An appeal would go to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is considered a right-leaning court, and conservative justices have a majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. A ruling could take away the CDC’s power to issue mask orders and cast any future orders under a “legal cloud,” he said.
Temple Law’s Craig Green said the federal government’s strategy is “really almost brilliant” because it could win in two ways with its appeal. If COVID-19 cases numbers continue to fall, Justice Department attorneys could argue that the issue is moot and ask to have the case thrown out.
“No one will have reason to cite it ever in the future as a precedent,” he said.
But he said that if cases rise, the federal government would be better positioned to reimpose a mask mandate.
“I think the arguments about what a government can do, what the federal level can do under conditions of emergency were very difficult and problematic,” he said. “I can understand why the Department of Justice and the United States government really did not want to see that kind of limit on their authority in the future, even if COVID ends up being more controlled in the future.
Amid the court battle, American, United and Delta have all indicated that they will lift the bans they imposed on passengers who refused to wear masks now that masks are optional on flights.
“We have talked to them individually,” United CEO Scott Kirby told NBC on Thursday. “Many of them assure us that now that the mask mandate is off, everything is going to be fine, and I trust that the vast majority of them will.”
Many passengers were shrugging off the changes. When Jon Schaudies flies from Chicago to San Antonio next week, he’ll wear a mask, but won’t worry if the passenger next to him doesn’t do the same.
Schaudies, who travels frequently as vice president of a small manufacturing company, feels that he has enough protection from the COVID-19 vaccine and booster to avoid becoming seriously ill if he does contract it.
“I feel like people are at such extremes, but I’m sort of right down the middle,” said Schaudies, 51, who plans to get a second booster shot.
He understands the worries of parents traveling with children who are too young to be vaccinated, but says “they have decision to make” about whether to fly. “But for business travelers, we can’t stop.”
“The world has to go on at some point.”
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Hollingsworth reported from Mission, Kansas, and Whitehurst from Salt Lake City. Associated Press writer Carla K. Johnson contributed from Seattle.
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Mary Peltola sworn in as 1st Alaska Native in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Mary Peltola was sworn in Tuesday night to finish out the remaining months of the term of the late Rep. Don Young, making her the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and the first woman to hold the seat.
“To have a seat at the table is different,” Peltola told The Associated Press in an interview Monday. “But I am just always reminding people that I’m not here to represent just the 16% of Alaskans who are Alaska Natives. I’m here to represent all Alaskans.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a ceremonial swearing-in with Peltola and the two other new members of the House, Democrat Pat Ryan and Republican Joe Sempolinski of New York, on the chamber floor.
Peltola, who is Yup’ik, was donning Alaskan Mukluks, traditional boots, as the other two members of her delegation, GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, sat behind her applauding at her historic victory. Peltola previously served as a state lawmaker for 10 years representing the rural hub community of Bethel, Alaska.
The 49-year-old made history last month when she won the special election to finish out Young’s term, besting a field of candidates that included Republican Sarah Palin, who was seeking a political comeback in the state where she was governor.
The day before her swearing-in ceremony, Peltola stood outside what was once Young’s office, swarmed by the local and national press, and marveled at the moment.
“I really hope that Don is getting a kick out of this,” Peltola told the AP. “I can’t help but think that some things broke my way on account of his great sense of humor.”
The kicker is that 50 years ago, right before Peltola was born, her parents worked on Young’s first campaign for the only congressional seat in Alaska. Young won and went on to hold it for 49 years before his death in March.
Peltola’s campaign has emphasized her dedication to “fish, family and freedom.” Fish are a staple in Alaskan life, and salmon holds particular cultural significance to Alaska Natives. A subsistence lifestyle — relying on fish, wildlife and berries — is essential in rural Alaska, including in many Native communities, where goods must be flown or barged in and costs for basic necessities can be exorbitant.
Peltola said she sees her few weeks in office as an homage to Young’s service as a more moderate force in an increasingly polarized Congress. Like the often gruff Young, Peltola said she is bringing a sense of humor to the job, along with a history of being a consensus-builder with even the most conservative of colleagues.
After Palin came in second to Peltola in the special election last month, the two women shared a cordial back-and-forth. In a text message, Palin congratulated her and wrote that she was a “real Alaskan chick! Beautiful & smart and tough.”
Peltola replied, “Your text means the world to me ... We really are in this together.”
The newly elected congresswoman’s time in the Alaska Legislature overlapped with Palin’s time as governor, and the women have remained cordial. Peltola has said that one of the most “unsavory” parts of American politics is negative campaigning.
But staying above the fray could prove difficult. Peltola is on the ballot in November to serve a full two-year term, again facing off against Palin, Republican Nick Begich and Libertarian Chris Bye, all of whom advanced from last month’s open primary.
That’s partly why Peltola said she doesn’t plan to get too comfortable in her new office, which Young, a Republican, adorned with the heads of bucks and bears and large rifles in a nod to his love of hunting. Now those walls are bare.
“It didn’t make sense to really become too entrenched, or decorate, or set up shop,” Peltola said. “I really just feel like I’m camping here until the term is over. And then being open and seeing what happens next.”
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Associated Press reporter Becky Bohrer in Juneau, Alaska, contributed to this report.
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valet Living, the only nationally recognized full-service amenities provider to the multifamily industry, announced that Teresa Reed has been promoted to vice president of national accounts. Reed, who has been with Valet Living for nearly ten years, had most recently been the regional vice president and before that was a national director of sales with the company.
"Teresa has proven her sales and leadership capabilities with Valet Living, and she deserves the additional responsibility and recognition of this promotion," said Valet Living CEO and President Shawn Handrahan. "As the premier amenity services provider in the multifamily industry, we need leaders like Teresa to keep us advocating for the success of all of our clients. We are very proud of the work she's done and will continue to do in this expanded role."
Before joining Valet Living, Reed spent the previous two decades in roles of increasing sales responsibility at Lexis Nexis, Rent.com and The Armco Group. Valet Living has offered Reed a chance to grow her career, as well as realize personal growth.
"I love Valet Living's ability to innovate and evolve with the multifamily industry," Reed said. "We have the ability to respond to clients and residents' specific needs by adding amenities and services to support the industry. This is a huge industry, but a close-knit one. I have made lifelong friends, and many people have supported and invested in my career. What I love about the industry is that in multifamily, everyone wants to see you succeed."
In addition to gladly participating in the company's continued evolution and brand expansion, Reed looks forward to helping expand Valet Living's sales and territory. As Valet Living now supports nearly 2 million apartment homes, it is Reed's goal to double the national account team and even implement an account management team to serve Valet Living's clients better. Additionally, Reed will help expand Valet Living's services to penetrate their nationwide presence further and positively impact more residents' lives.
Reed's career in multifamily has touched her close to home and has had not only an impact on her, but also on her family. Reed's daughter is pursuing a career in multifamily, starting at Greystar and now serves as an account manager with Sight Plan, and her soon-to-be son-in-law has a bright career in multifamily as well.
Finally, Reed credits Valet Living and the multifamily industry in general as aggressively expanding to give women more opportunities.
With Women's Equality Day, today, on August 26, this is more important than ever. On this monumental day, Valet Living honors the anniversary of the U.S. 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote. While the country has come a long way in the last 100 years, the fight for gender equality continues. Valet Living understands that as an employer, it plays a crucial role in promoting equality. That's why Valet Living compensates equitably from the moment an associate is hired through the biggest milestones of their careers, and women and men earn dollar for dollar at Valet Living. Valet Living is proud to be on the right side of the gender wage gap issue, and supportive of female leaders like Teresa Reed.
"When I started in this industry over 25 years ago, it was mostly male-dominated at the corporate level," Reed explained. "Now, there are many women executives at Valet Living and in the industry at large. Some have been mentors to me over the years, and I am eager to continue supporting that trend. It is exciting to see the next generation of diverse women leaders at multifamily women conferences and participating in diversity and inclusion councils across the industry. I feel our industry has positively and quickly responded to this needed change."
About Valet Living
Valet Living is the largest nationally recognized full-service amenities provider to the multifamily housing industry, performing more than 470 million amenity services annually, encompassing 1.9 million apartment homes in 40 states. Valet Living uses specialized technology that empowers its trusted associates to deliver standard-setting amenities in communities where people want to live. Valet Living has been setting the standard for residential living since 1995 and has been proven to increase property value. Valet Living is a portfolio company of the Private Equity Group GI Partners.
To learn more about Valet Living, please visit www.ValetLiving.com
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OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - High inflation and market instability have created severe problems for both marketers and consumers in the grocery industry. CPG marketers are struggling to reach their core consumer base effectively on compressed advertising budgets, and shoppers are increasingly forced to make economic decisions that impact which products they buy and how often. ShopLiftr enables brands to maximize marketing dollars by reaching shoppers in real-time to present critical savings at places they shop via innovative, proven digital ad technology solutions, across engaging mediums, delivering superior results.
Rising grocery prices and continuing supply chain issues leave consumers struggling to not only find the products they want and need but to stretch their food budgets as far as possible. With a return to pre-pandemic shopping behaviors, more consumers are flocking to physical stores to shop. Yet, grocery prices are continuing to rise across all tracked channels – affecting food, dollar, online, and more recently impacting club and mass. A recent report by Numerator underlined that in an unprecedented trend this past year, middle-income shoppers — with an annual income of $40,000 to $80,000 — recently surpassed low-income shoppers as the group most affected by escalating grocery costs.
Brands are losing market share to a surge in private label options as cost savings amongst cash-strapped shoppers are driving short-term switching behavior, with brand loyalty as less of a priority. With food costs up 10.1% during the last year, according to the U.S. government, the pressure is on big-name brands to give consumers a reason to put their product on their shopping list rather than switching to a CPG competitor or store brand.
ShopLiftr is confronting the shopper, brand, and retailer concerns head-on. Powered by the largest, most comprehensive proprietary database of active trade promotions from all major grocery chains in North America, ShopLiftr's unique dynamic creative platform supports responsive, personalized display and video ad units. It enables brands to promote savings on consumers' favorite products, effectively maintaining and increasing market share, and drives in-store traffic to the supporting retailer. Serving hyper-localized deals to consumers in real-time, in turn, saves them time and money.
"It's important to pay attention to the cost of goods, and especially on the items you need to pay consistently every month," said Winnie Sun, co-founder and managing director of Irvine, California-based Sun Group Wealth Partners. With U.S. households spending an additional $341 a month to purchase the same goods and services compared to a year ago, presenting deals on those essential CPG products through winning pre-shop advertising tactics with strong success metrics is key.
A major discount retailer recently tested the combination of ShopLiftr's dynamic video and display advertising to increase in-store traffic and sales. The campaign amassed an additional 44,000 incremental customer visits and produced an incremental lift of 13.98%! Promoting relevant in-store deals inspired store visits that drove significant lift and increased both repeat visits and average basket size per customer.
ShopLiftr's digital ad tech platform has been built specifically to address the challenges faced by shoppers, brands, and retailers in the current climate. It helps marketers maximize their ad budgets and increase market share by delivering engaging, programmatic video and display ads that resonate with target audiences while simultaneously bringing value-seeking shoppers together with their favorite brands in-store locally, at reasonable prices.
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ShopLiftr is a digital ad technology company that aggregates and amplifies the largest collection of trade promotions, connecting shoppers with real-time, localized deals. ShopLiftr partners with the largest CPG brands and retailers in the world to deliver personalized digital advertising experiences at scale across North America.
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Flourish Ventures Research Reveals Shopkeepers in Brazil, Egypt, India and Indonesia are Reporting Strong Customer Traffic but Risk Falling Behind if They Don't Become More Tech Savvy
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Flourish Ventures released a new research report showing that corner shops are doing better than predicted despite protracted supply chain issues and big-box and online retail competitors. The study confirmed better-than-expected sales and that 94% of consumers surveyed plan to shop as much or more at their corner shops in the future. Both shopkeepers and customers believe however, that corner stores will need to accelerate digital technology adoption to remain relevant and competitive.
The 2022 Digitizing the Corner Shop research report, published by Flourish, a global fintech investor in partnership with Bain & Company and 60 Decibels, elevates the voices of more than 800 shopkeepers and 800 of their customers in Brazil, Egypt, India, and Indonesia. These primary research findings, along with accompanying Flourish analysis, provide shopkeepers, technology providers, and investors with fresh insights into this often overlooked $900 billion industry. Key findings include:
- 50% of consumers visit their corner shop daily, and 24% regularly use a store tab for credit purchases.
- 71% of consumers purchased more groceries from local corner shops during Covid-19 lockdowns.
- 73% of consumers strongly agree that the corner shop is vital to their community, valuing proximity, convenience, and service.
- 80% of shopkeepers are eager for digital business and financial tools, which have the potential to increase profits by 60-100%.
"Our research proves that, even during the pandemic, predictions of the corner store's demise may have been premature," said Flourish Managing Partner Arjuna Costa. "But while customer sentiment across the surveyed markets is enthusiastic, continued patronage will depend on further digitization of store operations and customer responsiveness."
Shopkeepers are adopting new technologies that customers wanted yesterday
During the pandemic, shopkeepers accelerated the adoption of digital technologies to address supply chain inefficiencies, low online sales and limited access to finance and other banking services. Research findings include:
- Across the countries, 55% of shopkeepers use messaging apps in their businesses, and 75% plan to increase usage in the next 12-24 months. Together, these factors point to the opportunity for a "digitized corner shop," a tech-enabled, well-financed, efficient, responsive, and competitive informal retailer.
- Flourish estimates that when corner shops go digital, merchants can increase profits by 60-100%, which may explain why 80% of shopkeepers are eager for better business and financial tools. However, they remain slow to adopt due to other pressing business tasks, data security concerns, lack of familiarity and limited access.
"As the digitized corner shop ecosystem matures, early technology platforms—such as ApnaKlub in India, MaxAB in Egypt, Mercê do Bairro in Brazil, and ShopUp in Bangladesh – will develop into trusted service providers," continued Costa. "Yet, to serve this market, entrepreneurs must determine what immediate pain point to solve, how to monetize and when to partner versus build technology. They must create a seamless and trust-worthy onboarding process, as merchants are reluctant to invest time and money into solutions until they see the tangible value."
To learn more, read the 2022 Digitizing the Corner Shop report here. Flourish Ventures is an early-stage global venture capital firm with more than half a billion dollars under management and 70 portfolio companies in Africa, India, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the United States. The firm backs entrepreneurs whose innovations help global consumers and small businesses achieve financial health.
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| 2022-09-14T13:05:06Z
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-02990, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired otherwise Okta securities between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Okta securities during the Class Period, you have until July 19, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Okta provides identity solutions for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, non-profits, and government agencies in the United States and internationally. The Company offers a variety of cybersecurity products and services. Following its completed merger with Auth0, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Auth0"), on May 3, 2021, Okta began providing additional Auth0 products related to cybersecurity and login solutions.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On or around March 21, 2022, hackers known as LAPSUS$ posted screenshots on their Telegram, a cloud-based instant-messaging service, channel showing what they claimed was Okta's internal company environment. Thereafter, on March 22, 2022, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Todd McKinnon ("McKinnon"), posted a statement on his Twitter account, disclosing that, "[i]n late January 2022, Okta detected an attempt to compromise the account of a third party customer support engineer working for one of our subprocessors" (emphasis added); that "[t]he matter was investigated and contained by the subprocessor"; that "[w]e believe the screenshots shared online are connected to this January event"; and that, "[b]ased on our investigation to date, there is no evidence of ongoing malicious activity beyond the activity detected in January."
On this news, Okta's stock price fell $2.98 per share, or 1.76%, to close at $166.43 per share on March 22, 2022.
Later, on March 22, 2022, during after-market hours, in a statement on Okta's website, the Company's Chief Security Officer, Defendant David Bradbury ("Bradbury"), disclosed, inter alia, that "[a]fter a thorough analysis of [the LAPSUS$] claims, we have concluded that a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted and whose data may have been viewed or acted upon."
Following Okta's updated statement, multiple news outlets reported that hundreds of the Company's clients were potentially affected by the January 2022 data breach. For example, on March 23, 2022, CNN published an article entitled "Okta concedes hundreds of clients could be affected by breach[,]" noting that, despite the Company's statement that "a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted[,]" the Company "has over 15,000 customers, according to its website." That same day, Reuters and others published similar reports.
Separately, Okta was downgraded by Raymond James from "strong buy" to "market perform," noting, among other things, that "[w]hile partners were willing to trust Okta's track record, the handling of its latest security incident adds to our mounting concerns."
Following Okta's after-market update and Raymond James downgrade, the Company's stock price fell $17.88 per share, or 10.74%, to close at $148.55 per share on March 23, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
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The Collection Features 1,1111 NFTs Offering Non-Fungible Nightlife with In-Real-Life and Web3 Utility
MIAMI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E11EVEN Crypto's debut NFT collection, 11 Captain's Club, has sold out. The 11 Captain's Club, which is on the Ethereum blockchain, is an exclusive series of 1,111 NFTs featuring E11EVEN's coveted hats. All 1,111 NFTs were sold at a price of 3 ETH each. In addition to Web3 utility, the concentrated collection focuses on the importance and exclusivity that comes with being a Captain, and its "IRL" utilities. E11EVEN is the first nightclub brand to launch an NFT membership community.
"While most NFTs are currently down, this successful launch proves that IRL utility based NFT communities are thriving and only the communities that provide tangible utility will survive and thrive in this new decentralized, transferable, shared success membership," said Michael Simkins, CEO of E11EVEN Crypto. "We couldn't be more grateful for our incredible community and are excited for all of the new products, collaborations, and exclusive events that will come for our Captains."
In March 2022, E11EVEN announced the launch of E11EVEN Crypto, a new division of the hospitality group's rapidly growing empire. Together with Horizen Labs, a leading Web3 tools and blockchain development company, E11EVEN will create various other NFT collections. Some of the IRL utilities that come with being a captain include:
- Mint Pass: first access to all future E11EVEN NFT projects, as well as collaborations with premiere NFT partners.
- IRL Pass: priority access to exclusive events in E11EVEN ecosystem including the Miami Ultraclub, Hotel & Residences, rooftop restaurant Giselle, and pop-ups around the world. (Subject to nightly availability)
- Captains-Only Events: invitations to events exclusively for Captain's Club holders. (Subject to nightly availability)
- Community: token-gated access to private areas of the discord with your fellow Captains.
- Merch: limited edition product releases and gifts including E11EVEN apparel, vodka and more.
Since opening the doors in early 2014, E11EVEN MIAMI has catapulted the South Florida nightlife scene to incredible new heights. In 2019, the landmark destination established itself as the highest-grossing nightclub per square foot globally, further cementing its presence as one of the most sought-after clubs in the world. E11EVEN MIAMI is known for presenting unforgettable up-close-and-personal performances by some of the biggest names in the music and entertainment industry. Stars such as Drake, Miley Cyrus, Usher, Cardi B, The Chainsmokers, Snoop Dogg, Tiesto, Diplo, Rick Ross, Post Malone, Daddy Yankee, and Nicky Jam have taken the stage in front of guests including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sting, Kendall Jenner, Demi Lovato, Gigi & Bella Hadid, Dwyane Wade, Vin Diesel and more.
The E11EVEN name is already well known in the crypto world. In April 2021, E11EVEN Miami became the first major nightclub in the United States to accept cryptocurrency and has since processed over $5 Million in (crypto) transactions. In June 2021, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences became the first condo project in the US to accept cryptocurrency as payment for pre-construction sales. In December 2021, E11EVEN got into the NFT space when they purchased Bored Ape #11.
Led by Dennis DeGori, Michael Simkins, and Marc Roberts, E11EVEN Partners have grown the E11EVEN brand into a top hospitality, lifestyle, and entertainment company with a portfolio that currently includes E11EVEN MIAMI, E11EVEN HOTEL & RESIDENCES, E11EVEN Life (an apparel & hat line), E11EVEN SOUND by DAS Audio, and E11EVEN CRYPTO. E11EVEN has also licensed its intellectual property for E11EVEN VODKA.
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Yanks’ Donaldson (shoulder) goes on 10-day injured list
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Josh Donaldson was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees due to right shoulder inflammation. New York made the move retroactive to May 24. The 36-year-old third baseman had been on the COVID-19 injured list and has not played since Sunday. Because the COVID-19 list does not count against the 40-man roster, the Yankees opened a roster spot by tranferring Chad Green to the 60-day injured list. Donaldson was sidelined by right shoulder inflammation while with Toronto from April 11 to May 3, 2018.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AES El Salvador Trust II bis, a trust formed under the laws of the State of New York (the "Issuer") today announced that it has extended the expiration time (the "Extension") of the previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") of any and all of its 6.750% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2023, listed in the table below (the "Notes"), guaranteed by each of (i) Compañía de Alumbrado Eléctrico de San Salvador, S.A. de C.V. ("CAESS"), (ii) AES CLESA y Compañía, S. en C. de C.V. ("CLESA"), (iii) Empresa Eléctrica de Oriente, S.A. de C.V. ("EEO") and (iv) Distribuidora Eléctrica de Usulután, S.A. de C.V. ("DEUSEM" and, jointly with CAESS, CLESA and EEO, the "Guarantors" and the Guarantors, together with the Issuer, referred to herein as "we," or "us") from 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on June 9, 2022, to 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) on June 17, 2022 (as extended hereby, the "Expiration Date"), unless further extended or earlier terminated. Holders that validly tender their Notes prior to the extended Expiration Date will continue to be entitled to receive the early tender premium of U.S. $30.00 as set forth in the Statement (the "Early Tender Premium").
The Tender Offer and Solicitation are taking place upon the terms and conditions described in the Issuer's Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated May 12, 2022 (the "Statement"). The purpose of the Extension is to permit the Issuer to meet the Financing Condition (as such term is defined in the Statement).
According to information received from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the Tender, Solicitation and Information Agent for the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 9, 2022, the Issuer had received valid tenders and consents from holders of the Notes as outlined in the table below.
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In respect of the Solicitation, the Issuer has received the consent of holders for an aggregate principal amount representing 91.63% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes and intends to execute a supplemental indenture so that the Proposed Amendments become effective once the Issuer pays the Total Consideration to tendering and consenting Holders on the Final Settlement Date.
The deadline for holders to validly withdraw tenders of Notes has passed. Accordingly, Notes tendered to date and any additional Notes that are tendered at or prior to the Expiration Date may not be withdrawn, except in the limited circumstances described in the Statement.
Therefore, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions to the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation described in the Statement having been either satisfied or waived by the Issuer, the Issuer intends to accept for purchase all of the Notes validly tendered before the Expiration Date (including those validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Early Tender and Consent Time) on the Final Settlement Date, which is expected to occur promptly after the Expiration Date.
Payments for the Notes purchased will include accrued and unpaid interest from and including the last interest payment date applicable to the Notes up to, but not including, the Final Settlement Date. Holders of Notes that were validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Expiration Date (including those validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Early Tender and Consent Time) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation will receive the Total Consideration, which includes the Early Tender Premium.
The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are subject to the conditions described in the Statement, including the Financing Condition. Full details of the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are set forth in the Statement, which is available from Global Bondholder Services Corporation.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC ("J.P. Morgan") is the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent in the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender, Solicitation and Information Agent for the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation should contact J.P. Morgan at (toll free) (866) 846-2874. To contact Global Bondholder Services Corporation, banks and brokers may call (212) 430-3774, and others may call U.S. toll-free: (855) 654-2015 or email contact@gbsc-usa.com.
None of the Issuer, any of the Guarantors, their respective board of directors, its officers, the dealer manager and solicitation agent, the tender and information agent or the trustees with respect to the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, makes any recommendation that holders tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of the principal amount of their Notes and consent to the Proposed Amendments to the Indenture, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender their Notes and provide their Consent and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender in the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation.
This press release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase with respect to any Notes or any other securities. The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation is being made solely pursuant to the terms of the Statement. The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. The Statement does not constitute a public offer to purchase in El Salvador or a public offer to purchase to any resident of El Salvador.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not based on historical facts and are not assurances of future results. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and estimates about future events and financial trends, which affect or may affect the Issuer's businesses and results of operations. The words "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect" and similar words are intended to identify estimates and forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation, including whether the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are consummated in whole or in part. Although the Issuer believes that these forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, these statements are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to the Issuer. Estimates and forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and the Issuer's future results may differ materially from those expressed in these estimates and forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement contained in this press release. The Issuer undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.
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BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The five John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows:
Declaration Date: May 2, 2022
Ex Date: May 11, 2022
Record Date: May 12, 2022
Payment Date: May 31, 2022
Premium Dividend Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "PDT Plan"). Under the PDT Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0975 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.
Distributions under the PDT Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital.
The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly distributions.
The Board may amend the terms of the PDT Plan or terminate the PDT Plan at any time.
Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HTD Plan"). Under the HTD Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.1380 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.
Distributions under the HTD Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital.
The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly distributions.
The Board may amend the terms of the HTD Plan or terminate the HTD Plan at any time.
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A portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net investment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand that a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund. As required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the estimated components of the distribution will be sent to shareholders at the time of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. Such notice will also be posted to the Funds' website at www.jhinvestments.com. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates indicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax characterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year, investors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report distributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
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| 2022-05-02T22:34:37Z
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Leading Technology Company Brings the Future of Immersive Experiences Directly to Consumers
INGLEWOOD, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood Park, the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States, announces a new signed tenant, Cosm, a global leader in experiential media and immersive technology, which will introduce its first public venue in Hollywood Park. The forthcoming location will be the first venue of its kind to bring entertainment to life by utilizing Cosm's revolutionary domed and compound curved LED technology. Guests will be able to directly experience immersive content through the company's proprietary, best-in-class technology that seamlessly bridges the gap between virtual and physical realities.
As part of Hollywood Park's retail district, the venue will showcase a 26.6-meter diameter LED dome in a 65,000 total square feet facility that can hold up to 1,700 guests. Programming at the venue will include live sports and entertainment, experiential events and content, immersive art, music, and more.
"We look forward to Hollywood Park being the home of Cosm's first venue. Their modern venue design and immersive LED technology will create a one-of-a-kind entertainment offering for our guests and our community," said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. "Integrating dynamic companies like Cosm into Hollywood Park's retail space furthers our goal to create a tenant mix that is not only unique to Hollywood Park, but also delivers extraordinary experiences for our community."
With 75 years of experience in immersive entertainment, Cosm's vision for its first public venue stems from its pioneering experience and innovation in dome design, pixel management, 3D and real-time rendering, and high-resolution live video workflows for planetariums and amusement parks around the world.
"We're redefining the way the world experiences content and up-leveling fandom by opening our first Cosm venue in the center of the entertainment capital of the world," said Jeb Terry, Cosm's CEO and President. "For decades, we've powered some of the most iconic and entertaining experiences for our partners around the globe. Now, we're powering our own. Cosm isn't just a place, it's a feeling. It's the energy of the crowd, the exhilaration of sitting courtside at the biggest sporting events, the thrill of standing front row at your dream concert, the intensity of being enveloped in immersive environments that you have to experience to believe. Cosm is bringing that to life – first in Los Angeles, then around the world."
"Cosm is providing an immersive and interactive canvas for partners and creators to showcase new and existing content in a way the world has never seen," continued Devin Poolman, Cosm's Chief Product and Technology Officer. "From our live 8K immersive production to real-time technology that leverages gaming engines like Unreal, to the architectural and interior designs and engineered build of our physical venues, our vertically integrated platform seamlessly intersects the digital and physical worlds. Cosm is a portal that can transport you anywhere, anytime, real or imagined, and it is completely reinventing entertainment as we know it."
Construction for Cosm's Los Angeles venue, designed by HKS, will begin in the fall of 2022.
Hollywood Park will become a city within a city with its recreational outdoor parks as its social heart. When complete, Hollywood Park will include up to five million square feet of creative office space, an exceptional retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, a 300-room hotel, and up to 2,500 sophisticated new residences. The expansive outdoor-oriented districts will border a six-acre artificial lake while being interlaced with 25 acres of tree-lined public parks and open space.
The first phase of Hollywood Park's retail district will total 500,000 square feet, with 320,000 square feet scheduled to open spring 2023. Hollywood Park's newest tenants feature concepts including Inglewood-based, family-owned juice bar Antojitos Martin; Grilled Fraiche from South LA restaurateur Peace Love Reedburg; Residency Art Gallery, which is a platform for artists of color; the latest venture from the founder of Inglewood's Three Weavers Brewing Company; Long Beach, Calif.-based Iconix Fitness; and Red Bay Coffee, an artisanal, black-owned coffee shop headquartered in Oakland, Calif.
To learn more about Hollywood Park, please visit www.hollywoodparklife.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
To learn more about Cosm, please visit www.cosm.com/losangeles and follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States. Anchored by an 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the newly completed 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles' most striking architectural structures. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX and the City of Inglewood's future Crenshaw/LAX Line, Hollywood Park is poised to become an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparklife.com.
Cosm, based in Los Angeles, California, is the leading experiential media and immersive technology company redefining the way the world experiences content. With 75 years of leading experience, the company creates the richest immersive experiences around the globe with proprietary technology and state-of-the-art venues that seamlessly bridge the gap between virtual and physical realities, expanding the realm of what's possible. For more information, visit http://www.cosm.com/newsroom.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House has a wide reach across the Detroit area, and now the nationally recognized sports and merchandise retailer has landed west of the metro in Ann Arbor, MI. Rally House Arborland is the go-to destination for local merch and sports apparel to rep pro and college teams in the area, especially with the store's expansive Michigan Wolverines collection.
Rally House enjoys branching out to populous college towns, as it gives students, residents, and loyal fans a trusted outlet for all their team gear. "When customers stop into Rally House Arborland, they'll not only find an abundance of Wolverines gear and other stylish apparel, but they'll also find a dedicated team ready to help in any way possible," explains District Manager Monika Ross. "Our staff looks forward to helping area fans rep their favorite teams and local attractions, so come see us today!"
Customers will feel confident while shopping at Rally House Arborland, as the store keeps several brands known for their quality and style, such as Nike, Jordan, Mitchell & Ness, and New Era. There's also a wide range of professional and collegiate team assortments available, including area favorites like the Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Lions, Tigers, Pistons, and more.
Rally House Arborland also wants to help everyone flaunt their love for Michigan, which is where the store's vast local section comes in handy. Within this local collection, patrons will find eye-catching, unique apparel and gifts for numerous hometown icons, like Detroit Vs. Everybody, Stroh's Beer, and more.
The Rally House Arborland staff strives to deliver exceptional customer service and a fun in-person shopping experience. Customers can also shop online at www.rallyhouse.com, where products can be ordered and shipped to all 50 states.
Current store news and updates are available at www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-arborland. Area fans can also stay up to date by following the store on Facebook (@RallyHouseArborland) and Instagram (@rallyarborland).
About Rally House
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 125+ locations across 13 states.
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Monika Ross, District Manager
mross@rallyhouse.com
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| 2022-09-09T18:35:30Z
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DeSantis expands eligibility for Bright Futures scholarships
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida high school students applying for the state’s college and vocational school scholarship program will be able to substitute paid work experience for volunteering under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Students who apply for the Bright Futures program starting in the next school year will be able to fulfill the volunteer requirement by working 100 hours. During a bill signing ceremony Monday at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, DeSantis said the change will help low-income families whose teenagers need to work.
The scholarships are awarded to students who attain high gradepoint averages and test scores. They receive various amounts based on what level they achieve.
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Choice products from Samsara Luggage to launch in select Tommy Bahama stores and on tommybahama.com in the fall of 2022. The partnership marks Tommy Bahama's strategic expansion into the luggage category and Samsara's entry into the brick-and-mortar space.
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsara Luggage (OTCQB: SAML), maker of innovative travel products, today announced that they will partner with iconic island lifestyle brand, Tommy Bahama (NYSE: OXM) to offer select products from its newly launched Tag Smart Collection both in-store and online. Tommy Bahama will add Samsara's Tag Smart Carry-on to its website in September and in select stores later in Fall 2022. The Tag Smart Carry-on is combined with the Apple AirTag, allowing travelers to easily track their suitcase using the Find My app on their iPhone. In addition, Samsara's Weekender Bag will also be added to the Tommy Bahama site as a travel accessory that coordinates with the Tag Smart Carry-on.
"Innovation, workmanship and above all quality are synonymous with the Tommy Bahama brand. It is for this reason we value our partnership with Samsara Luggage and look forward to offering it to our guests," says Chrisann Furciato, SVP of Licensing for Tommy Bahama.
"We are thrilled to partner with a like-minded brand that stays on the forefront of consumer trends in the travel industry," says Atara Dzikowski, Co-founder and CEO, Samsara Luggage. "In the wake of an increase in reports of lost luggage across the globe, the Tag Smart suitcase can offer their community of travel enthusiasts the right luggage to make their next trip more effortless. Tommy Bahama aligns seamlessly with the Samsara brand, and we are optimistic that this will be a successful and lasting partnership."
Samsara Luggage launched its Tag Smart Collection and coordinating travel products in April 2022. The Tag Smart Carry-on is combined with the Apple AirTag, which uses a Bluetooth signal to map a suitcase's precise location. The suitcase features an interior compartment that secures the device from within. The suitcase's durable aluminum frame and TSA-approved combination locks keep the AirTag protected from any outside tampering. The Tag Smart Device is included with the suitcase.
About Samsara Luggage:
Samsara Luggage, Inc. ("Samsara," "Samsara Luggage" or the "Company") (OTCQB: SAML) is a global smart luggage and smart travel brand with a deep belief in creating a world where travel isn't a hassle, but rather an effortless experience. By combining smart features, including Internet of Things (IoT) technology, innovative design and quality materials, Samsara is dedicated to transforming the travel industry with its products.
Samsara launched Sarah & Sam, a fashion and lifestyle collection in the fourth quarter of the 2020 fiscal year. Sarah & Sam leverages the Company's established digital assets and manufacturing and fulfillment supply chain capabilities to offer additional consumer products that respond to the changing needs of the market due to the coronavirus pandemic.
About Tommy Bahama:
Tommy Bahama is part of Tommy Bahama Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE: OXM). Established in August 1992, with corporate headquarters in Seattle, Tommy Bahama is the iconic island lifestyle brand that defines relaxed, sophisticated style in men's and women's sportswear, swimwear, accessories and a home furnishings and décor collection. The company owns and operates over 160 Tommy Bahama retail locations worldwide, 21 of which offer a Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar or a Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar. The Tommy Bahama collection is available on TommyBahama.com and at the finest U.S. retailers. For more information, please visit www.tommybahama.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "plans," "potential," "possible," "probable," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "could" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These factors include uncertainties as to the Company's international manufacturing and supply chain, market acceptance of the Company's smart luggage, successfully implementing the Company's growth strategy, dependence on key Company personnel, changes in economic conditions, competition and other risks including, but not limited to, those described from in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2022 (the "SEC"), and other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligations to update these statements except as may be required by law. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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The global leading manufacturer unveiled formula innovations at a first of its kind, immersive experience.
TORONTO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Cosmetica Laboratories Inc, a Canadian custom innovation house and cosmetic manufacturing company reinvented its product innovation launch with its first-ever immersive pop-up experience, May 25-27th, 2022.
The multi-day pop-up was activated at LUME studios, in the heart of New York City. It showcased the evolution of makeup and skincare formulations as well as a breakthrough innovation collection presenting unexpected new formats and exciting textures with clean, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients. The product selection was a curated sample of their best-in-class cosmetic library enabling Cosmetica's customers to handpick their samples. The event included state-of-the-art activations including immersive formula texture projections, a VR tour of their 270,000 SQ ft manufacturing facility in Toronto, an interactive photo booth, and a custom laboratory-inspired face mask experience.
In addition to the client-focused format, for the first time, Cosmetica opened its product showcase event to top industry influencers and media who were able to access the company's product library and experience the activations during a cocktail reception. Guests were treated to a live product demonstration by celebrity makeup artist LOTTIE (@lotstar).
Following the success of this new experiential format, the company has plans to activate in-person events throughout the North American market. "The pop-up was a huge success for our business, and we look forward to repeating this format in new markets in the future" says Maria Osorio, Director of Marketing and Product Development at Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. Cosmetica will continue to harness the latest event technologies and innovations to create immersive, memorable, and first-class experiences for their existing and prospective customers.
About Cosmetica Laboratories
Cosmetica Labs is a Canadian cosmetic manufacturing and custom innovation house developing breakthrough beauty products for the world's most iconic brands. They specialize in product development and manufacturing for color cosmetics and skincare. Their extensive team of experts collaborates with established brands and high-profile market entrants to create award-winning formulas.
With over 30 years in the Beauty Industry, Cosmetica has over 600 employees including 75 research professionals that bring clients' visions to life. The company has 2 manufacturing facilities in Toronto, and a State-of-the-art innovation hub in Los Angeles.
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Instagram: @cosmeticalabs
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Care orchestration leader recognized for innovation in automating care coordination for hospitals and health systems
BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumeon's care orchestration platform has been recognized as the Most Innovative Healthcare and Medical Product of the Year by the International Best in Biz Awards, the company announced today.
Lumeon won the Gold Award for the deployment of its virtual care solution within a large integrated delivery network (IDN). The IDN automated and virtualized a digital care plan, matching care to individualized needs to expedite healthy patients through pre-operative assessments and avoid the need for on-site appointments. The results were impressive:
- Fast-tracked 89% of patients into surgery, keeping them at home before the appointment. Of those patients, only 38% required the nurse-practitioner to call them to collect missing data, clarify issues, and further assess risks
- 60% increase in pre-operative team productivity
- Reduction in unnecessary testing; only 27% of patients required lab tests or EKGs
- 67% of patients required a minimal chart review, after which only 11% required an in-person visit, saving critical time for clinicians and staff
Digitizing and automating the manual steps of the pre-operative process boost care team productivity and deliver individualized, right-sized care for every patient, every time.
Lumeon's automated care orchestration platform integrates real-time data, applies clinical knowledge, and employs intelligent automation to orchestrate care based on the individual needs of each patient, alleviating the burden on clinicians and staff, who otherwise coordinate care manually. The Lumeon platform dramatically enhances clinician and staff productivity while enhancing care team efficiency and reducing operating costs.
"Our care orchestration platform liberates clinicians and care teams from endless, time-consuming manual tasks and workflows which, in turn, allows them to deliver the most value to their patients," said Greg Miller, chief growth officer of Lumeon. "The International Best in Biz Award demonstrates our leadership in automated care coordination."
The Best in Biz Awards is the only independent business awards program judged by prominent members of top-tier press, from the Associated Press, The New York Times and Wired. Best in Biz Awards International is offered in more than 90 categories. Details about the Best in Biz Awards and the list of winners are available at www.bestinbizawards.com.
About Lumeon
Lumeon believes that care better coordinated is care better delivered. Lumeon is a digital health company that provides a cloud-based care orchestration platform that automates the tasks, workflow, activities, and events that occur during the process of coordinating care. With real-time, bi-directional data/system integration and the dynamic application of clinical intelligence and automation, Lumeon ensures that each patient receives the right care at the right time – every time. By automating care coordination, care teams deliver care faster, more efficiently, effectively, and consistently across the continuum of care, while also empowering clinicians and staff to work at the tops of their licenses and spend time with patients that need it most.
About Best in Biz Awards
Since 2011, Best in Biz Awards had made its mark as the only independent business awards program judged each year by a who's who of prominent reporters and editors from top-tier publications from North America and around the world. Best in Biz Awards honors are conferred in two separate programs: North America and International, and in more than 100 categories, including company, team, executive, product, and CSR, media, PR and other categories. For more information about the International program, see: http://bestinbizawards.com.
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Legendary Running Back Adrian Peterson to Release His First Exclusive NFT Collection with FanField.
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanField, the sports tech company bringing fans and athletes together through digital collectibles and exclusive real world experiences, co-founded by NFL Legend Michael Vick, announced Adrian Peterson as the newest addition to its sports icons. His first collection of NFTs will be released in October. Adrian Peterson's Collection will be available exclusively on FanField.io. One of the greatest running backs of all-time, Peterson will be collaborating with FanField to design his own NFTs to connect with his fans in this new age of digital collectibles.
"Our team at FanField is excited to partner with former NFL legend, Adrian Peterson, and collaborate on his first ever NFT collection," said CEO and Co-Founder of FanField, Trevor Paladino. "FanField is dedicated to creating unique experiences with our icons and we will now be able to provide our community with exclusive opportunities of Adrian's favorite moments from throughout his career."
Adrian is the first icon to be announced after former NFL legend, Michael Vick, announced the launch of FanField and his own personal collection, to be released in September. Fans will be able to participate by purchasing mystery boxes, each box containing one unique NFT. Legendary and Ultimate tiers will also include NFTs that are each hand-signed by Adrian himself.
"I'm excited to be partnering with a legend and my friend Michael Vick and stepping into the future of digital collectibles." said Adrian Peterson. "I'm honored to join FanField as they continue to add some of the biggest names in sports to the team and provide a platform that can truly connect me with my fans."
FanField will be creating Adrian's NFTs around his MVP season and career achievements. The collection will be dropped shortly after Michael Vick's Official Collection is released.
FanField is an NFT platform that brings together some of the biggest names in sports, releasing digital collectibles and exclusive experiences, allowing fans to connect even closer with their favorite icons. Co-founded by former NFL Legend Michael Vick and headquartered in Tampa, FanField is creating a new future of how athletes and fans can interact, by combining the world of sports with the futuristic world of web3.
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| 2022-09-08T15:13:41Z
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Winner Receives $5,000 Prize
MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce Antavia Williams as the winner of the #OneUnitedJingle Contest, who will receive the $5,000 prize. Out of scores of entries nationwide, the winning jingle was chosen because it shares the OneUnited Bank story with a soulful, catchy, timeless tune. The winning jingle will be used in an upcoming national media campaign.
The winning jingle and lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-06pX2jOyo
The nation's largest Black owned bank
Be part of the movement
Our rating's high ranked
Join our family
Try us today, you'll see
That this is the place to be
We are,
Committed
We are,
The right fit, and
We are,
United
OneUnited Bank
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank, launched the OneUnited Jingle Contest to provide an opportunity for creatives to share our story and win a $5,000 prize in the process. We asked Kevin Ross for some ideas. His video – which is fabulous – sparked the idea to launch a jingle contest. Then Cam Anthony stepped in with his creative genius. Thank you, Kevin, and Cam! Today we add Antavia to our creative genius jingle team!
Jingle winner Antavia Williams commented "Thank you OneUnited for the opportunity to put a jingle behind this great company. Nothing can compare to being "United as One" especially in this world. OneUnited is the epitome of unity".
Media Inquiries: Suzan McDowell, Circle of One Marketing, suzan@circleofonemarketing.com, or by phone at 305-576-3790. Interviews available with Antavia Williams or Teri Williams, President & Owner, OneUnited Bank.
OneUnited Bank (www.oneunited.com) is the largest Black-owned bank in America, the first Black internet bank, a Minority Depository Institution, and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
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SHANGHAI, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
Mr. Jian He, Chief Executive Officer of LightInTheBox, commented, "Traditionally, the first quarter is slower in the e-commerce industry, but since the beginning of this year, we faced even more unprecedented challenges and macroeconomic uncertainties negatively affecting supply chain and consumer sentiment. To navigate the near-term headwinds and challenges, we continued to focus our efforts primarily on higher margin categories like apparel which we expect to continue to generate the majority share of total revenues this year. During the first quarter, apparel sales represented 71.7% of our total revenues, up by 13.7% to $67.2 million, compared with $59.1 million in the same quarter in the prior year. This is a testament to our strengths in apparel and the effective optimization of our product mix. Total revenues for the first quarter were $93.8 million, compared with $112.0 million in the same quarter of 2021 and gross margin improved to 50.7%, compared with 46.6% in the same quarter of 2021.
Despite the uncertainties in the first half of 2022, we continued to grow from strength-to-strength in our timely response strategies, supply chain restructuring and global coordination capabilities. We have grown stronger and more flexible to tap into more upside opportunities. We have come a long way to overcome all kinds of challenges and pressures over the past two years. We stand by our proven growth strategies to maintain competitive pricing on a wide selection of quality products. We will continue to invest in R&D and establish long-term close collaborations with our suppliers to offer the best value-for-money and globally sourced products on our shopping platforms."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues decreased 16.3% year-over-year to $93.8 million from $112.0 million in the same quarter of 2021. Revenues generated from product sales were $91.4 million, compared with $109.4 million in the same quarter of 2021. Revenues from services and others were $2.4 million, compared with $2.6 million in the same quarter of 2021. Included in product sales, revenues from apparel increased by 13.7% to $67.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with $59.1 million in the same quarter of 2021. Revenues from apparel represented 71.7% of total revenues in the first quarter of 2022, and 52.8% in the same quarter of 2021.
Total cost of revenues was $46.3 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with $59.8 million in the same quarter of 2021. Cost for product sales was $45.1 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with $59.0 million in the same quarter of 2021. Cost for services and others was $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with $0.8 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Gross profit in the first quarter of 2022 was $47.5 million, compared with $52.3 million in the same quarter of 2021. Gross margin was 50.7% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 46.6% in the same quarter of 2021. The increase in gross margin was a result of the Company's continuous efforts to optimize its product mix.
Total operating expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were $53.9 million, compared with $50.9 million in the same quarter of 2021.
- Fulfillment expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were $6.9 million, compared with $7.2 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, fulfillment expenses were 7.3% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 6.5% in the same quarter of 2021 and 6.7% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Selling and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were $39.0 million, compared with $35.6 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses were 41.6% for the first quarter of 2022, compared with 31.8% in the same quarter of 2021 and 36.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- G&A expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were $8.1 million, compared with $8.4 million in the same quarter of 2021. As a percentage of total revenues, G&A expenses were 8.6% for the first quarter of 2022, compared with 7.5% in the same quarter of 2021 and 11.1% in the fourth quarter of 2021. Included in G&A expenses, R&D expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were $4.6 million, compared with $4.9 million in the same quarter of 2021 and $4.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Loss from operations was $6.4 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with income from operations of $1.4 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Net loss was $5.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with net income of $1.4 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Net loss per American Depository Share ("ADS") was $0.05 in the first quarter of 2022, compared with net income per ADS of $0.01 in the same quarter of 2021. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares.
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company's basic weighted average number of ADSs used in computing net income per ADS was 113,053,635.
Adjusted EBITDA, which represents (loss) / income from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses, was negative $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with income of $2.3 million in the same quarter of 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $42.8 million, compared with $59.6 million as of December 31, 2021.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures to help evaluate our operating performance:
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents (loss) / income from operations before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expenses. Although other companies may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently or not present it at all, we believe that the adjusted EBITDA helps to identify underlying trends in our operating results, and facilitate investors' understanding of the past performance and future prospect.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 23, 2022 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day).
Preregistration Information
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/2886814. Once preregistration has been completed, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique registrant ID.
To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after preregistering, enter the event passcode followed by your unique registrant ID, and you will be joined to the conference instantly.
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through June 29, 2022. The dial-in details are:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.lightinthebox.com.
About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
LightInTheBox is a cross-border e-commerce platform that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. The Company offers customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of products at attractive prices through its www.lightinthebox.com, www.miniinthebox.com, www.ezbuy.sg and other websites and mobile applications, which are available in 25 major languages and cover more than 140 countries.
For more information, please visit www.lightinthebox.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Christensen
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Tel: +86 (10) 5900 1548
Email: ir@lightinthebox.com
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Christensen
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "targets" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about LightInTheBox's beliefs and expectations, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as LightInTheBox's strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements.
LightInTheBox may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to fourth parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement, including but not limited to the following: LightInTheBox's goals and strategies; LightInTheBox's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online retail market; LightInTheBox's ability to attract customers and further enhance customer experience and product offerings; LightInTheBox's ability to strengthen its supply chain efficiency and optimize its logistics network; LightInTheBox's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products; competition; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in LightInTheBox's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and LightInTheBox does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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Construction of Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum to begin as it inches closer to $15 million goal
Lockheed Martin, FedEx, Garmin team up to jump-start capital campaign
ATCHISON, Kan. (WIBW) - Lockheed Martin, FedEx and Garmin have teamed up to jump-start a capital campaign for the new Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum which will be located in Atchison.
On Thursday, April 14, the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum announced exhibit construction and fabrication will begin as its capital campaign gains momentum toward the $15 million goal with support from FedEx, Garmin, Lockheed Martin and more.
Located at the Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport on K-59 in Atchison - the birthplace of the aviatrix, the museum said it will blend STEM education and historical storytelling to honor Earhart’s pioneering legacy while inspiring the next generation of aviation and aerospace pioneers in the pursuit of flight.
“Our vision to celebrate Amelia Earhart’s world-renowned legacy to defy the odds and pursue her dreams is coming to life,” Karen Seaberg, founder and president of the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum said. “We’re grateful for the generous support we continue to receive as we build this state-of-the-art museum in Amelia’s hometown in Atchison, Kan. — where her dreams began and will continue to encourage future generations to imagine their own possibilities.”
The Museum noted that its centerpiece is Muriel - the world’s last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E, named after Earhart’s younger sister, Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey. The plane is identical to the one Earhart flew on her final flight around the world.
Surrounding Muriel, the Museum said there will be 13 exhibits that will take visitors on an engaging and educational journey through Amelia’s life, from growing up in Atchison to the height of her worldwide fame.
The Museum has partnered with award-winning Kansas-based experience design firm Dimensional Innovations to build and install a blend of STEM exhibits and immersive activations with historical storytelling to transcend the typical museum experience.
“We’re thrilled to work alongside the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum to help tell the incredible story of Amelia and her impact on aviation,” said Tucker Trotter, CEO, of Dimensional Innovations. “Each experience will immerse museum-goers by exemplifying Amelia’s adventurous spirit and showcasing the many generations she positively influenced.”
The Museum noted that each exhibit has been carefully outfitted to meet National Curriculum Standards, Kansas Curriculum Content Standards, and Missouri Standards of Learning. It said teacher guides will provide resources for traditional classrooms as well as virtual homeschooled classes.
Once the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum is completed, it said it will apply to become an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Museum said with the support of its three sponsors, it has already raised $10 million of its $15 million goal, which is what the total cost of the project is estimated. Supporters of the museum include:
- Cloud L. & Sara Jane Cray Family Foundation
- Courtney S. Turner Trust
- The Donn Lux Family
- FedEx Corporation
- Garmin
- Laidacker and Karen Seaberg Family Foundation
- Lockheed Martin
- The Sunderland Foundation
The Museum noted that major support opportunities are still available, which include exhibit sponsorship, branding and naming rights.
For more information about the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, click HERE.
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| 2022-04-15T19:40:52Z
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Celebrations include a tower lighting and ceremony, and a life-size photorealistic avatar of B.I.G. on the building's 80th Floor
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced plans to mark the 50th birthday of The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie) – aka Christopher Wallace – with celebrations that will include a tower lighting and ceremony with participation from his friends and family.
"From one icon to another, the Empire State Building is honored to celebrate the life and legacy of the Notorious B.I.G. with an authentic experience for his family, friends, and fans in the heart of New York City," said Abigail Rickards, senior vice president of marketing, public relations, and digital at the Empire State Building. "Fans will have a unique opportunity to connect with two New York City icons for a once in a lifetime experience."
- ESB Lights for B.I.G. – On May 21 – what would have been Wallace's 50th birthday – the Empire State Building will shine its world-famous tower lights in a dynamic red and white flashing light show, with a crown and the number "50" rotating in the building's mast. The building will host a special lighting ceremony with his children T'yanna Wallace and Christopher Wallace, Jr., his mother Ms. Voletta Wallace, and close friends James Lloyd (Lil' Cease), Kimberly Denise Jones (Lil' Kim), Faith Evans, and Jason Terrance Phillips (Jadakiss) on May 20.
- A Legend Lives On – The Empire State Building Observatory Experience will feature a life-size, photorealistic avatar of B.I.G. on the 80th Floor on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21. The avatar photobooth will be available for guest viewing and photographs from 4 p.m.–9 p.m. each night.
- Only at ESB – On Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Empire State Building will host a pop-up cart to feature exclusive Notorious B.I.G. merch sold only at the Observatory. The pop-up will offer limited-edition hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. The cart will also allow an exclusive pre-order opportunity for the Notorious B.I.G. 8-LP Box Set – slated for release on June 10 – and Biggie's 11x platinum album Life After Death cassette for purchase.
The Empire State Building Observatory's celebration of this genuine New York City cultural icon will be joined by the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G., Rhino Entertainment, Bad Boy Records, and Atlantic Records.
The Empire State Building Observatory Experience recently underwent a top-to-bottom reimagination that added a dedicated guest entrance, a digital and tactile museum that celebrates the icon from the moment it was conceived to its current place in pop culture, and a completely re-imagined 102nd Floor Observatory. More information about the Empire State Building and its Observatory Experience can be found at www.esbnyc.com.
Hi-res imagery of B.I.G. and the Empire State Building tower lights can be downloaded here.
About the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop-culture. Learn more at www.esbnyc.com. Declared "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, as well as the world's most popular travel destination by Uber and the #1 New York City attraction by Lonely Planet, it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around the world.
Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.
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| 2022-05-18T23:14:32Z
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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| 2022-08-16T16:41:19Z
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Legal analyst outlines the differences between federal and state standards related to several WARN Act obligations
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. labor and employment law analyst has provided guidance on the federal Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, outlining federal and state differences around coverage, notice, severance, and penalties.
Why: Wolters Kluwer legal expert has provided an analysis on the WARN Act, a measure which requires employers with 100 or more full-time workers to provide written notice at least 60 days before implementing a plant closing or mass layoff, unless the layoff is a direct result of a natural disaster or unforeseeable business circumstances. The analysis found that the combination of COVID and differing federal and state obligations complicate the process employers must follow in warning of mass layoffs. On June 15, a federal appellate court ruled that the COVID-19 pandemic is not a natural disaster that would relieve employers of their duty to give adequate warning before mass layoffs. Although the WARN Act pertains to these larger employers, several jurisdictions have plant closing and layoff requirements that apply to employers with fewer than 100 employees. Some jurisdictions also have stricter notice requirements, with an obligation to provide notice immediately.
Key takeaways from the analysis of the WARN Act include:
- Coverage. The WARN Act applies to public and private employers with at least 100 employees. However, several jurisdictions have plant closing and layoff requirements that apply to public and/or private employers with fewer than 100 employees, including California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Requirements can be varied and nuanced: for example, Connecticut has mandates that apply to call centers with at least 50 employees; the District of Columbia has provisions affecting contractors with 25 or more employees; and Iowa's WARN requirements apply to employers with at least 25 full-time employees.
- Notice. Similarly, some jurisdictions have stricter notice requirements than the 60 days in advance of the specified event that is mandated under the federal WARN Act, either generally, or in particular circumstances. Examples include Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Vermont. In some cases, notice must be given as quickly as immediately, within a reasonable time, or as early as possible. Some jurisdictions have notice requirements that are specific to call centers and/or COVID-related events.
- Severance. Although the federal WARN Act does not include a severance pay requirement, some states do have provisions related to severance, or continuation of income and/or health insurance benefits, including Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Vermont. For example, in Maine and New Jersey, employers may be required to pay severance of one week's pay for every year of employment. However, in Vermont, severance is not required except as a penalty for violations of that state's notice requirement.
- Penalties. Under the federal WARN Act, violators may be liable, among other things, for back pay for each day of violation, and benefits, including medical expenses incurred, for up to 60 days, but not more than half the days the employee was employed. Some states with plant closing and layoff laws have similar liability provisions. Several jurisdictions impose civil penalties that can be as high as $10,000 per day for each day of particular types of violations. Employers in at least two states may be subject to criminal liability. In some cases, employees have the right to bring court actions, even class suits, for specified violations, with the right to recover lost wages, benefits, costs, and attorneys' fees.
To learn more, visit: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/vitallaw-law-firms
Who: Pamela Wolf, J.D., Senior Labor & Employment Legal Analyst at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
"Given that 24 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have laws that may impose various and nuanced requirements in the event of a public and/or private plant closure or relocation, layoff, or reduction in force, it is imperative that employers understand both federal WARN Act requirements and state law provisions that apply in locations where they do business. Some jurisdictions also have requirements triggered by COVID-19-related events." – Pamela Wolf, J.D.
Contact: For members of the media interested in additional details on the WARN Act's obligations per state or an interview with legal expert Pamela Wolf, J.D. from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., please contact lrusmedia@wolterskluwer.com.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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| 2022-08-22T16:26:58Z
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BOSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that director Martha Nahill Frahm, who co-chairs the firm's Tax Group, has been named a 2022 Go To Tax Lawyer by Mass Lawyers Weekly for her long record of success as a tax lawyer in the Commonwealth.
In more than 20 years of practice, Frahm has developed a reputation as one of the most respected, knowledgeable, and experienced tax attorneys in the region and beyond. Her work spans a wide range of practice areas at Goulston & Storrs, including real estate joint ventures and structuring, representing educational, medical and cultural institutions, and closely held businesses and entrepreneurs; mergers & acquisitions (M&A), advising on incentive tax credits such as the historic rehabilitation credit; and providing private client wealth transfer and philanthropic planning.
Beyond her work advising business and individual clients on federal and state tax planning, Frahm also advises tax exempt and charitable organizations, including educational institutions, academic medical centers, health care organizations, and foundations, on their most complex tax issues. With deep expertise in non-profit management structuring, operational and investment matters, governance, policy development, M&A, technology transfer, and licensing agreements, Frahm is considered one of the leading attorneys in this specialized area.
In addition to her client work, Frahm co-chairs both the firm's Tax Group and Associate Development and Training Committee, and serves on numerous firm committees focused on mentoring, training, education, and relationship-building skills. She is also a leader in the legal community, serving on various Boston Bar Association Boards throughout her career. In 2010, she founded and co-chaired the BBA's Tax Exempt Organizations Committee. She has also served on the Board of the Governance Committee and as a member of the Chapter 180 working group. Frahm currently serves as pro bono counsel to numerous non-profit organizations including Oxfam America, YouthBuild, Endeavor Global, and All Hands and Hearts.
She received her J.D., cum laude, and LL.M. from Boston University School of Law and her B.A. from Tufts University.
About Goulston & Storrs
Collaboration is not just a pillar of our strategy; it is the key to our competitive advantage and approach to clients, community, and each other. At Goulston & Storrs, we practice law with excellence and integrity. We are a place where mutual respect and collaboration drive open discussion, transparency, creativity and optimal results for our clients. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where sophisticated business is conducted with genuine camaraderie. To learn more about us, visit www.goulstonstorrs.com.
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| 2022-07-27T15:40:43Z
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READING, Mass., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eliassen Group, LLC, a strategic consulting company, has acquired Foothills Consulting Group, an IT Services company operating across Southern California.
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, Eliassen provides professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences.
Founded in 2004, Foothills Consulting Group, (FCG) has a long and successful history in the IT Services Industry, delivering technology services along a value continuum from individual IT resource augmentation to full IT project outsourcing. Since 2004 FCG has provided hundreds of clients with exceptional services -- based upon a foundation in sourcing exceptional IT talent – providing rapid and flexible service delivery with a strong focus on customer execution and quality.
The strategic partnership between Eliassen Group and FCG will also provide Eliassen Group clients with a wider range of services and access to an even greater professional network of proven candidate talent and experience. Furthermore, the acquisition of FCG aligns with Eliassen Group's ongoing focus on transformational growth and enhancing the client and consultant experience with an expansion of our west coast presence.
"Joining Eliassen Group offers our clients and consultants alike an expanded breadth of professional opportunities," said Phil Ashworth, FCG co-founder and Vice President, Operations. "Absolutely," agreed Patrick Johannes, FCG co-founder and Vice President, Business Development. "Not only are our consultants now connected to opportunities for roles nationwide, but our clients can benefit from expanded expertise in Eliassen Group's areas of specialty, including cloud, Agile, and software engineering."
"Foothills Consulting Group comes to Eliassen with a wealth of incredible talent and experience, and we share the same values that drive our business and that ultimately serve our clients," said Dave MacKeen, CEO of Eliassen Group. "Not only does FCG prioritize their employees, but they also emphasize a focus on culture and community, just as we do," added Tom Hart, President – Talent Solutions. "We're excited to welcome Foothills Consulting Group into the Eliassen community."
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The pop culture extravaganza that is Comic-Con International is back to its old extravagance. Stars, cosplayers and hordes of fans are filling the San Diego Convention Center in full force for the first time since 2019. Here’s a look at this year’s version of the four day festival.
COMIC-CROWDS
The pandemic necessitated virtual versions of Comic-Con in the summers of 2020 and 2021, and a scaled-back in-person version in November, but none were anything like the usual spectacle, with lovers of all things geeky descending from around the globe and arena-sized panels on films and TV shows that resemble sporting events.
It’s not clear whether the convention will draw the estimated 135,000 people who flooded San Diego before the pandemic. But when the doors of the Convention Center opened for Wednesday’s preview night, the fans came in droves, mobbing the floor. As required, nearly all wore masks — the protective kind, not the super-villain kind, though there were plenty of those too — and the excitement amid the crowd was palpable.
“Everybody’s just been cooped up for a while, and they’ve been anticipating this,” said Dinh Truong, 34, who came to Comic-Con for the second time from his hometown of Minneapolis. “It’s nice just to see everybody in the same atmosphere. I’m excited to see the program, see what’s going on, see everybody cosplaying and all that, and just getting back to what we used to be.”
Far bigger crowds are expected Thursday, when the events begin in earnest.
COMIC-COSPLAY
It’s likely no one has missed the in-person convention more than the captains, queens and connoisseurs of cosplay. Comic-Con is their Met Gala, and no getup is too elaborate.
Lorelei McKelvey, 54, who is from San Diego but now lives in Yokosuka, Japan, was dressed as Captain Carter, Captain America’s British, World War II-era counterpart.
“I had to do one that I could authentically replicate,” McKelvey said. “I went and did my research and found out what were the authentic British officer leathers worn in World War II, and I found manufacturers to actually make those leathers.”
She walked the Convention Center floor in real-as-possible officer cavalry boots and Royal Air Force gauntlets, and carried a 5-pound steel shield.
McKelvey came to Comic-Con and worked a booth for 20 straight years. This is her first time coming as a cosplayer, and her second time coming as a trans woman, and she’s excited to be reunited with the cherished friends she’s made here.
“My last convention is the first time they’ve seen me as Lorelei,” McKelvey said. “This is their first time to see me four years later and to see how much I’ve grown since then.”
Others wandered the halls Wednesday as “Star Wars” Stormtroopers, the Mandalorian, Wonder Woman, and Sailor Moon. Chuckie from “Child’s Play” emerged from one cosplayer’s stomach.
COMIC-COMING ATTRACTIONS
Comic-Con makes most of its news as a venue to show off trailers and footage from forthcoming films and TV shows during star-studded mega-panels held in Hall H, which holds some 6,000 people. Announced panels include Warner Bros. and the DC Universe’s “Black Adam.” It will include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who plays the titular antihero, director Jaume Collet-Serra, and the stars playing Hawkman, Dr. Fate, and other members of the Justice Society.
“Get ready, because the hype is real,” Johnson said in pro-wrestler promo mode on Instagram earlier this month. “Guess who’s coming to town, the most electrifying man in all the DC Universe.”
Warner Bros. will also provide a preview of “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.”
Marvel may hold back its best material for Disney’s forthcoming D23 Expo, but is expected to tease its next film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and the Disney+ TV series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.”
A pair of much-anticipated fantasy prequels will also give fans a taste of their worlds. A new trailer dropped Wednesday in advance of a panel from HBO Max that will show off the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” set 200 years before the original series.
Amazon is going back in time 2000 years for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” a tale of the emergence of evil among the elves long before Frodo and Bilbo walked Middle Earth. Their panel this year comes 21 years after director Peter Jackson presented footage from the first of the original films at Comic-Con.
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Premier League finale: title, Europe, relegation all in play
By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer
The title, European qualification and relegation will all be decided on the final day of the season for the first time in Premier League history. Manchester City and Liverpool are vying for the title. City leads by one point and hosts Aston Villa while Liverpool hosts Wolverhampton. The fourth and final qualification spot for the Champions League will go to either Tottenham or Arsenal. Manchester United and West Ham are assured of being in either the Europa League or the Europa Conference League. Burnley or Leeds will be relegated and they are tied on points.
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The company has donated US $2 million to drive sustainability around the world
SINGAPORE, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- abillion, the emerging sustainability focused social media and e-commerce platform with over a million members globally, is unique in rewarding content creators for promoting sustainable practices to the platform's community. Content creators receive a financial incentive that can be used to donate to a coalition of 63 non-profits globally working on the frontlines of animal welfare, diet change, conservation and reforestation. The company's core product, the abillion app, has rapidly grown to over 1 million members in 163 countries, and 53,000 content creators have earned and donated US $2,000,000 to abillion's coalition of partners.
A core focus for the company's impact program is farm animal welfare. Farm animal sanctuaries serve an important function in rehabilitating animals from the factory farming industry and they serve their communities through educational initiatives that help people understand the impact of their food choices. Animal sanctuaries rely on abillion's funding to expand educational programs, purchase land, feed and supplies, and grow their capacity to serve animals and their communities. "During the pandemic, abillion enabled us to continue to raise funds for the rescued animals' food, medical care, fencing, building costs, and more. We are grateful for the support of abillion, who helped us get through this difficult time," says Hannah Mizuno, co-founder and Director of Development for Aloha Animal Sanctuary in Hawaii.
Globally, animal agriculture is also the largest contributor to deforestation. abillion supports two of the leading non-profits in the space, One Tree Planted, and Indonesia Indah Foundation. "We are extremely grateful to be partners with abillion. The company has helped us fund the planting of thousands of mangrove trees in Indonesia, and has expanded our reach to their members around the world. We're thrilled to see our community in Indonesia expand on the abillion app, spreading the message of a more sustainable and kind way of living to all," says Angela Jelita Richardson, Founder and Chairwoman, Indonesia Indah Foundation.
To celebrate this milestone, abillion has published a children's book titled Finding Impact. The story follows a lamb named Impact on his journey visiting animal sanctuaries around the world. The story will fascinate readers of all ages and educate children about the impact of their food choices. Profits from the sale of Finding Impact will benefit the organizations highlighted in the book.
"Reinventing social media and e-commerce for social good is key to our work at abillion. We will help billions of people make choices that are better for them and the planet. Thanks to our members worldwide, we're creating a massive impact for people, animals and nature. We're driven to create a revolution that makes sustainability a habit for everyone," says Vikas Garg, CEO & Founder of abillion.
Now available in 171 countries, the abillion app is becoming the global benchmark for sustainability. The app is available in English, Spanish, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese.
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At abillion, we're working to make sustainability a habit for everyone. The abillion app helps people discover, shop and review over 730,000 sustainable options from 90,000 consumer products companies and over 100,000 restaurants globally. Content creators on abillion are rewarded with credits that can be donated or saved for equity in abillion. Over a million people have joined the abillion movement, and through its giving program, abillion has donated over US $2 million to create impact around the world.
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Texas lawmakers respond as second bus of immigrants arrives in DC
A second bus of undocumented immigrants arrived in Washington from Texas Thursday. According to Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas), it’s part of his response to President Biden’s decision to end Title 42 expulsions.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A second bus of undocumented immigrants arrived in Washington from Texas Thursday. According to Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas), it’s part of his response to President Biden’s decision to end Title 42 expulsions.
Some Texas lawmakers support Gov. Abbott’s plan, but some of their colleagues are calling the bus trip a political stunt.
Noting that Texas is bearing the burden of an unsecured border, Gov. Greg Abbott began bussing migrants, who are awaiting deportation trials to Washington D.C.
Two buses have arrived so far, filled with only those who, according to Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas), volunteered for the trip.
“[It] wouldn’t surprise me if we take people to Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, but we’re trying to move people to where they want to go as an option,” Sessions said. “I support what the governor is doing.”
But it’s the location: Washington D.C., that feeds into concerns that the bus trips are purely political.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said the governor is using the trips to make a political point, though he does agree with Abbott on some facets of immigration, such as his push to keep Title 42.
“He’s trying to get publicity. But, you know, that’s the whole key I think people need to understand that, that we at the border, we’re the ones that see the whole thing. We’re the ones who see the migrants,” Cuellar said.
Politically, this is all part of broader conflict at the border. Immigration has been one of the most divisive issues between the primary parties and it remains so, as the next election cycle nears.
Title 42 was first written decades ago to prevent sick immigrants from crossing the U.S. border. It was enforced during the coronavirus pandemic, but now, it’s set to end next month.
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Mother's Day celebrates the one who loved us before we could deserve it | Opinion
Being a parent myself for nearly eight years now has shown me how difficult a job it is.
But my view of it comes strictly from the father’s perspective. And while being a father has its own set of challenges and expectations, I have absolutely no hesitation in acknowledging those challenges and expectations pale in comparison to the those of the daily grind of being a mother.
When people tell me they have admiration for my family’s work in foster care and adoption, my response is usually something along the lines of, “Don’t admire me. Admire my wife. I’m just there in the evenings. She’s the one that picks them up from school and is with them by herself all afternoon until I get home just in time for dinner. Then she’s the one coordinating baths, doctor’s appointments, baseball practices, awards days at school, chaperoning field trips, dance classes, beauty pageants, etc.
“I’m just there to give a stern look at the kids when they get too loud at dinner.” (I look stern often.)
And not every mother is able to do what my wife does. A lot of mothers are having to do everything because they’re single and raising multiple children by themselves. Hopefully there’s some kind of support there for her from family or friends, but not all single mothers have that.
And a lot of them are doing their best at raising their children, keeping them fed and safe while also working multiple jobs. So the time they get with their children when they’re little becomes that much more precious to her.
No matter what season of life the children are in or what economic status the family is a part of, every mother who’s looking out for her children is making a sacrifice on some level her children may never recognize, but most of the time, we don’t recognize until we become parents ourselves.
I’m the chiefest of sinners on this.
I was the last child Joan Shields gave birth to. (I think she felt she reached perfection. My sisters say she made a mistake so bad she never wanted to risk repeating it.)
I took everything for granted, whined until I got my way and became a bigger jerk when I didn’t. (My wife would probably say that’s still the case for me now.)
I didn’t begin to really appreciate my mother until the day I was leaving home (Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005) when I’d leave town for my new apartment 200 miles away after church and a final lunch with the family that afternoon. She hugged me as she was leaving for church before me that morning, held that hug silently for probably two minutes, began sobbing and just looked at me and said, “Promise me you’ll get in church.” I promised her as I fought my own tears.
I’m not in church every Sunday, but on the days I’m not or consider not being there, I get the gentle reminder of that moment.
The trips home have become more and more infrequent in the past 17 years as I’ve gotten married and life has become more busy. But things have happened in the last couple years since she’s been diagnosed with cancer and has dealt with a few serious situations in recent months.
Now there’s a greater appreciation for the sacrifices she personally made for me growing up playing basketball and baseball, and she never missed a game. Even if I never got off the bench or out of the dugout. (And that’s pretty significant if you know how much she hates sports.)
She and my father, Jimmy, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this week, and since they were out of town, we’ll get the family and some friends together to celebrate next week.
We don’t know how many more Mother’s Days, birthdays, anniversaries or holidays we have left with her, but we never really have. We’ve just always assumed and have been fortunate enough to not be wrong with those assumptions.
But if the past couple years has made me realize anything, it’s to not just appreciate the people you love, but appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made for you.
Especially our mothers. No fallible human on earth will willingly sacrifice as much for us as our mothers. And none of us have done nothing to deserve that love.
So if you still have the opportunity, tell your mother you love her and thank her for everything she did for you.
Brandon Shields is the editor of The Jackson Sun. Reach him at bjshields@jacksonsun.com. Follow him on Twitter @JSEditorBrandon or on Instagram at editorbrandon.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until June 24, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (NYSE: IIPR, IIPR-PA), if they purchased the Company's securities between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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Innovative Industrial investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nyse-iipr/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
About the Lawsuit
Innovative Industrial and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a real estate investment trust (REIT); (ii) the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than represented; (iii) the Company's top customers experienced significant issues; (iv) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to the Company and it would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (v) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
When the true details entered the market, the price of the Company's shares fell, damaging investors.
The case is Mallozzi v. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv- 2359.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until July 18, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Pegasystems Inc. (NasdaqGS: PEGA), if they purchased the Company's shares between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
If you purchased shares of Pegasystems and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-pega/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by July 18, 2022.
Pegasystems and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On May 9, 2022, post-market, the Company disclosed that a Virginia state court jury deliberating over a lawsuit brought by one of its principal competitors, Appian Corporation ("Appian") for stealing its trade secrets and violating the commonwealth's computer crime law had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for the Company's "willful and malicious" trade secret misappropriation.
On this news, shares of Pegasystems plummeted from $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to close at $52.25 per share on May 10, a one-day decline of 21% that wiped out over $1 billion in market capitalization.
The case is City of Fort Lauderdale Police and Firefighters' Retirement System v. Pegasystems Inc., et al., No. 1:22-cv-00578.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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LONDON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanna Health Ltd (Kanna Health) - Today, the World Intellectual Property Office has published Kanna Health's patent application covering the use of KH-001 as a treatment for premature ejaculation, entitled "Methods for delay of ejaculation in human males" (WO/2022/140417).
KH-001 is a unique proprietary form of a naturally-occurring alkaloid. Scientists at Kanna Health have elucidated the pharmacological targets of KH-001. Based on these data, Kanna Health demonstrated that KH-001 significantly delays ejaculation in a dose-dependent manner. KH-001 exhibits a fast onset of action, enabling a viable on-demand treatment for premature ejaculation, and represents a potential breakthrough in the treatment of a disease with a high unmet medical need.
Kanna Health's President and inventor on the patent application, Dr Ryan Protzko, said "The data in our patent application show that KH-001 has tremendous potential as a treatment for premature ejaculation. The pharmacological profile of our compound is ideally suited to an acute, on-demand medication that treats premature ejaculation."
To date, there are no approved treatments for premature ejaculation in the US.
One of Kanna Health's scientific advisory board members, Dr. Andrea Burri, shared: "Premature ejaculation is a distressing condition, in which men orgasm too quickly before or during sexual intercourse. There are currently no treatments approved by the FDA, even though it affects up to 20% of men. These men report lower levels of sexual functioning and satisfaction, decreased self-esteem, and higher levels of personal distress. Partners of these men also suffer, and report sexual dissatisfaction and frustration, as well as problems in the relationship."
John Boghossian, Kanna Health's CEO, stated: "We are really excited about this data and our development programme for KH-001. Based on the evidence we have to date, we believe KH-001 could represent a major breakthrough in the treatment of premature ejaculation. There is a major unmet medical need for a safe, efficacious on-demand treatment of premature ejaculation. We are advancing KH-001 into clinical development to address that need. This application complements the additional patent applications we have filed protecting KH-001."
About Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is the most common form of male sexual dysfunction (Carson & Gunn, IJIR, 18, S5-S13 (2006)). Men with premature ejaculation can feel stigmatised, and as a result, the true prevalence is likely to be higher than 20%. In addition to the physical symptoms, premature ejaculation frequently causes anxiety and emotional distress to affected individuals and often adversely impacts the relationship with their sexual partner.
About Kanna Health Ltd
Kanna Health is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Kanna Health is developing novel medicines for areas of unmet medical need, derived from and inspired by the alkaloids found in Sceletium tortuosum (kanna). Kanna has been used for mood and performance enhancement purposes by the San and Khoikhoi communities in South Africa for hundreds of years.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
SUMMARY NOTICE OF (I) PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION AND PROPOSED PARTIAL
SETTLEMENTS; AND (II) FINAL APPROVAL HEARING FOR THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS,
PLANS OF ALLOCATION, MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND
REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES AND APPLICATION FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A LITIGATION EXPENSE FUND
TO: All Persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, Inc. ("Aegean") securities or sold Aegean put options between February 27, 2014 through November 5, 2018, inclusive (the "Settlement Class Period"), and were allegedly damaged thereby.
The securities subject to these proposed Partial Settlements consist of: (a) the common stock of Aegean (Tickers: ANWWQ; CINS: Y0017S102) (pre-bankruptcy Aegean traded under the ticker "ANW"); (b) Aegean 4.00% Convertible Unsecured Senior Notes due 11/1/2018, issued 10/23/2013 (CUSIP: EJ8900817; ISIN: USY0020QAA95); (c) Aegean 4.25% Convertible Unsecured Senior Notes due 12/15/2021, issued 12/19/2016 (CUSIP: 00773VAA4 (CUSIP changed to 00773VAB2 on 2/12/2018); ISIN: US00773VAB27); (d) Aegean call options; and (e) Aegean put options (collectively, "Aegean Securities").
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY TWO PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING IN THIS COURT.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT, ANY DEFENDANT, OR THEIR COUNSEL, REGARDING THIS NOTICE.
ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, THE PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS, OR YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO LEAD COUNSEL OR THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR, WHOSE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BELOW. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS IS AVAILABLE ON THE SETTLEMENT WEBSITE: www.aegeansecuritieslitigation.com.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and an Order of the Court, that a Settlement Class in the above-captioned litigation (the "Action") has been preliminarily certified for the purposes of these proposed Partial Settlements only.
YOU ARE ALSO NOTIFIED that Utah Retirement Systems ("Lead Plaintiff"), on behalf of itself and the proposed Settlement Class, has reached two proposed Partial Settlements (one with PricewaterhouseCoopers Auditing Company S.A. ("PwC Greece") for $14.9 million in cash and one with Deloitte Certified Public Accountants, S.A. ("Deloitte Greece") for $14.9 million in cash) that will, among other things, resolve all claims against PwC Greece and Deloitte Greece (the "Settling Defendants") in the Action (the "Partial Settlements") if approved.
A hearing (the "Final Approval Hearing") will be held before the Honorable Naomi Reice Buchwald, United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, either telephonically, via video conference, or at 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 21-A, New York, New York, 10007 on September 13, 2022 at 2.pm., to, among other things, determine whether: (i) the proposed Partial Settlements should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable and adequate; (ii) the Action should be dismissed with prejudice against PwC Greece, final judgment should be entered as to the claims against PwC Greece and the PwC Greece Released Claims should be released as against the PwC Greece Released Parties, as set forth in the PwC Greece Stipulation and Agreement of Partial Settlement; (iii) the proposed PwC Greece Plan of Allocation for distribution of the PwC Greece Settlement Fund and any interest earned thereon, less Taxes, Notice and Administration Costs, Litigation Expenses awarded by the Court, attorneys' fees awarded by the Court, and any other costs, expenses, or amounts as may be approved by the Court (the "PwC Greece Net Settlement Fund") should be approved as fair and reasonable; (iv) the Action should be dismissed with prejudice against Deloitte Greece, final judgment should be entered as to the claims against Deloitte Greece and the Deloitte Greece Released Claims should be released as against the Deloitte Greece Released Parties, as set forth in the Stipulation and Agreement of Partial Settlement with Deloitte Certified Public Accountants, S.A.; (v) the proposed Deloitte Greece Plan of Allocation for distribution of the Deloitte Greece Settlement Fund and any interest earned thereon, less Taxes, Notice and Administration Costs, Litigation Expenses awarded by the Court, attorneys' fees awarded by the Court, and any other costs, expenses, or amounts as may be approved by the Court (the "Deloitte Greece Net Settlement Fund") should be approved as fair and reasonable; (vi) whether Lead Counsel's application for attorneys' fees and reimbursement of Litigation Expenses should be approved by the Court; and (vii) whether Lead Counsel's application for the establishment of a Litigation Expense Fund should be approved by the Court. The Court may change the date of the Final Approval Hearing without providing another notice. You do NOT need to attend the Final Approval Hearing in order to receive a distribution from the PwC Greece Net Settlement Fund and/or the Deloitte Greece Net Settlement Fund.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE SETTLEMENT CLASS, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS AND YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SHARE IN THE PWC GREECE NET SETTLEMENT FUND IF YOU PURCHASED OR ACQUIRED AEGEAN SECURITIES BETWEEN MAY 17, 2017 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2018 AND/OR THE DELOITTE GREECE NET SETTLEMENT FUND IF YOU PURCHASED OR ACQUIRED AEGEAN SECURITIES BETWEEN FEBRUARY 27, 2014 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2018. If you have not yet received the printed (a) Notice of (i) Pendency of Class Action and Proposed Partial Settlements; and (ii) Final Approval Hearing For The Partial Settlements, Plans of Allocation, Motion For Approval of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Litigation Expenses and Application For The Establishment of a Litigation Expense Fund ("Notice"), or (b) the Proof of Claim and Release form ("Claim Form"), you can obtain a copy of those documents on the settlement website www.aegeansecuritieslitigation.com, or by contacting the Claims Administrator:
In re Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, Inc. Securities Litigation
Claims Administrator
c/o A.B. Data, Ltd.
P.O. Box 173088
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Please refer to the settlement website for more detailed information and to review the documents pertaining to the Proposed Partial Settlements. Inquiries may also be made to Lead Counsel:
Nicole Lavallee
BERMAN TABACCO
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: (415) 433-3200
law@bermantabacco.com
The PwC Greece Net Settlement Fund and the Deloitte Greece Net Settlement Fund (i.e., the Settlement Amount plus any and all interest earned thereon less (i) any Taxes; (ii) any Notice and Administration Costs; (iii) any cost and expense reimbursement awarded by the Court; (iv) any attorneys' fees awarded by the Court; and (v) any other costs or fees approved by the Court) will be distributed to Class Members in accordance with the PwC Greece Plan of Allocation and the Deloitte Greece Plan of Allocation.
If you are a potential Settlement Class Member, but wish to exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you must submit a written request for exclusion in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Notice, which can also be found on the settlement website, received no later than August 23, 2022. If you are a potential Settlement Class Member and do not timely exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you will be bound by any judgments or orders entered by the Court in the Action.
Any objections to the proposed Partial Settlements, the PwC Greece Plan of Allocation, the Deloitte Greece Plan of Allocation, Lead Counsel's application for attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses and/or Lead Counsel's application for the establishment of a Litigation Expense Fund must be submitted to the Court in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Notice, received no later than August 23, 2022, and filed with the Court no later than August 23, 2022.
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Biden flips the switch on Trump’s incandescent light bulb plan
By Ella Nilsen, CNN
In yet another rollback of a Trump-era policy, President Joe Biden‘s Department of Energy on Tuesday finalized a new efficiency rules to phase out older, high-energy incandescent light bulbs.
The new rules state that light bulbs must emit a minimum of 45 lumens per watt. Lumens are a measure of brightness. The rule is an effective nail in the coffin for incandescent bulbs, which use a higher wattage than LED bulbs for the same amount of brightness.
Old bulbs that don’t meet the new standard will need to be phased out of production within 75 days, and the Department of Energy will work with manufacturers to ease the transition. Full enforcement of the rule will go into effect in July 2023, which is also the deadline for retailers to stop selling them.
The move is the culmination of a decades-long, bipartisan effort to phase out inefficient light bulbs. Energy efficiency standards were included in an energy bill passed under the George W. Bush administration and implemented during the Obama administration.
But the Trump administration rolled those regulations back in 2019. Trump himself complained about the light coming from LED light bulbs, once telling House Republicans “I always look orange” in the energy-efficient lighting.
The new rules put enforcement teeth into a transition that’s been happening for years with the rise of energy efficient LED bulbs. The efficiency of LEDs mean they last much longer than incandescent bulbs: LED’s typically last 30,000 to 50,000 hours or longer, while incandescent bulbs last around 1,000 hours, according to DOE data.
The Energy Department estimates the rules will save US consumers close to $3 billion on their utility bills, and project it will also cut planet-warming carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons over the next 30 years.
“By raising energy efficiency standards for light bulbs, we’re putting $3 billion back in the pockets of American consumers every year and substantially reducing domestic carbon emissions,” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in a statement. “The lighting industry is already embracing more energy efficient products, and this measure will accelerate progress to deliver the best products to American consumers and build a better and brighter future.”
Even with the Trump administration’s delay, LED use has been increasing in US households. Nearly half of US households said they used LED bulbs for most or all their indoor lighting, according to the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. It was a huge increase from the 2015 survey, where just 4% of households reported using LED’s for most or all indoor light use.
Environmental groups applauded the Biden administration’s move on Tuesday.
“We are long overdue to phase out inefficient old-fashioned light bulbs as this progress was illegally delayed by the Trump administration for more than two years,” Joe Vukovich, an energy efficiency advocate for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said in a statement. “LED bulbs, which will replace the old incandescents, use one-sixth the amount of energy to deliver the same amount of light and last at least 10 times longer.”
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