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ATLANTA (AP) — A move toward simplicity served Spencer Strider well in his first home start.
The adjustment could help Strider keep his new-found place in the Atlanta Braves’ rotation.
Strider outpitched Roansy Contreras in a matchup of hard-throwing rookies, Dansby Swanson had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Friday night for their ninth straight win.
The winning streak is the National League’s longest this season. Houston and the New York Yankees have had 11-game streaks.
The Pirates have lost four straight, matching their longest losing skid of the season.
Strider (2-2) allowed only four hits with eight strikeouts and one walk in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Strider, making his first home start and only his third overall, pitched into the sixth inning for the first time.
“I definitely wanted to simplify things,” Strider said, adding he felt he made things too difficult for himself in his last start, when he lasted only 4 1/3 innings and received no decision in a 6-2 win at Colorado on Saturday.
Strider said his plan was to “just focus on being in line to the plate.” He allowed only two hits through his first five innings.
The 23-year-old Strider began the season as a reliever before moving into the No. 5 spot in the rotation. He gave credit to Swanson for giving him a confidence boost, as well as some pointers, following his start at Colorado.
“He was just relaying to me that my stuff is good and he’s seeing it behind me,” Strider said, referring to Swanson’s view of his work from his shortstop position. “He can tell when I’m getting too complicated.”
Strider’s growth has provided depth to a rotation following attempts to find a fifth starter behind Max Fried, Charlie Morton, Kyle Wright and Ian Anderson.
“This is the next step in getting hi to where we want him to be,” said Braves manager Brian Snitker, adding it was “pretty good, awesome” for Strider to pitch into the sixth.
Contreras (1-1) had seven strikeouts, including four in his first pass through the Braves’ lineup, in his fourth start. The 22-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic allowed four runs — three earned — and eight hits with one walk in 4 2/3 innings.
Swanson’s third-inning homer off the left-field foul pole drove in rookie Michael Harris, who singled and stole second. Ronald Acuña Jr. reached on an infield hit and was caught stealing before Swanson’s homer.
Ozzie Albies’ double to right field off Contreras in the fourth drove in Travis d’Arnaud, who singled and moved to second on left fielder Travis Swaggerty’s fielding error.
Matt Olson added a run-scoring single in the fifth.
Strider was pulled after giving up singles to Bryan Reynolds and Michael Chavis in the sixth. Dylan Lee struck out Cal Mitchell to end the inning.
Atlanta’s winning streak is its longest since another nine-game run from Aug. 13-22, 2021.
Atlanta led 4-0 before Chavis hit a ground-rule double off Jackson Stephens that bounced over the left-field to drive in Reynolds in the eighth. Cal Mitchell’s sacrifice fly drove in Daniel Vogelbach, cutting the Braves’ lead to two runs.
Kenley Jansen recorded three straight outs in the ninth for his 17th save in 20 chances.
STRIDER’S HEAT — AND ADJUSTMENTS
Strider had 14 pitches clocked at 99 mph or higher for the third time this season. In his move from the bullpen, however, the right-hander has continued to place more emphasis on his slider and changeup.
“He’s made some adjustments,” Snitker said, noting Strider’s increased reliance on his slider. “Very impressive.”
FIRST-YEAR BUCS
Including Contreras, the Pirates started five rookies. When asked about his lineup before the game, manager Derek Shelton smiled and said “we have three to five in there about every night.”
Acuña made a leaping catch on the right-field warning track of a drive hit by Michael Perez in the seventh.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Pirates: RHP Tyle Beede remained in the game after being hit near his hip by a liner from Swanson in the seventh. Swanson reached on an infield hit on the play.
Braves: Stephens stayed in after Reynolds’ grounder hit his right knee in the eighth. Reynolds reached on his second infield single of the game before scoring on the double by Chavis. … LHP Tyler Matzek (left shoulder inflammation) threw long toss in the outfield before the game for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 17. The next step is for Matzek to be cleared to throw from a mound.
UP NEXT
Braves RHP Charlie Morton (4-3, 5.63) will make his first career start against Pittsburgh, where he pitched from 2009-15, when he faces RHP Zach Thompson (3-4, 4.60) as the four-game series continues Saturday.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — We all know the NFL and college football season are within our grasp and news surrounding either are well-welcome updates to our daily lives. While this one is more of a long-term announcement, it’s still exciting nonetheless.
The Big 12 Conference and the Dallas Cowboys have come to an agreement to extend AT&T Stadium’s hosting of the Dr. Pepper Big 12 Football Championship in Arlington. The last seven conference championship games were played in the home of the Cowboys.
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with the Dallas Cowboys for another two years, and to continue holding our football championship in one of the world’s finest stadiums,” said Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. “The climate-controlled environment along with nearby hotels and the Texas Live! entertainment district provide our guests a best-in-class football experience.”
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Poster presentation details lead compounds demonstrating activity against EGFR variants that are resistant to all approved EGFR inhibitors
Nomination of development candidate expected in Q3 2022; IND expected in 2023
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theseus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRX) (Theseus or the Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of cancer patients through the discovery, development and commercialization of transformative targeted therapies, today announced preclinical data characterizing next-generation pan-variant EGFR inhibitors that will be detailed in a live poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2022 Annual Meeting, being held April 8-13, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The poster highlights advanced lead compounds for use in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that have been observed to potently inhibit the kinase activity, both in vitro and in vivo, of all major single-, double-, and triple-mutant EGFR variants, including T790M and C797S, with selectivity over wild-type EGFR and the ability to penetrate the central nervous system (CNS).
"Up to half of all non-small cell lung cancer tumors are driven by activating mutations (single-mutants) in EGFR and up to 90 percent of those mutations are found in exons 19 and 21. Furthermore, as patients progress through lines of treatment, a substantial percentage of patients' tumors may develop one or more additional EGFR mutations (double- and triple-mutants) that cause resistance to treatment," said William Shakespeare, Ph.D., President of Research and Development at Theseus. "At Theseus, we have developed a series of potent and selective, single molecule, fourth-generation EGFR inhibitors that are designed to inhibit all major classes of EGFR activating and resistance mutations that contribute to later-line clonal heterogeneity in patients who have been failed by current approved therapies. We are finalizing preclinical studies to characterize our lead compounds and look forward to designating a development candidate in the third quarter of this year."
The preclinical data presented at AACR demonstrates that pan-variant EGFR inhibition of all major single-, double-, and triple-mutants, including T790M and C797S, with selectivity over wild-type, is achievable with a single molecule. Detailed findings show that:
- Theseus' lead compounds potently inhibited all major single-, double-, and triple-mutant EGFR variants in vitro, demonstrating cellular IC50 values between 2-12 nM.
- Lead compounds displayed favorable selectivity over wild-type EGFR, with ratios between 11- to 88-fold.
- An advanced lead compound demonstrated tumor regressions in mice against variants associated with both 1st and 2nd line osimertinib clinical failure – i.e., C797S double- and triple-mutants – at well-tolerated doses.
Studies to further characterize lead compounds are under way, with additional data expected to be presented at a scientific conference in the second half of 2022.
Presentation details:
Poster Number: 3342
Presenter: Wei-Sheng Huang, Ph.D., Vice President of Chemistry
Session Date and Time: Live presentation on Tuesday, April 12TH, 1:30pm - 5pm CT
About NSCLC
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common form of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 85 percent of the estimated 2.2 million cases of lung cancer diagnosed in 2020. Up to half of NSCLC patients have tumors that are driven by activating mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and up to 90 percent of those mutations are found in exons 19 and 21. [Most] patients' tumors, in response to treatment, develop one or more additional EGFR mutations, causing resistance and rendering current therapies ineffective.
About Theseus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Theseus is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of cancer patients through the discovery, development and commercialization of transformative targeted therapies. Theseus is working to outsmart cancer resistance by developing pan-variant tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) to target all known classes of cancer-causing and resistance mutations that lead to variants in a particular protein in a given type of cancer. Theseus' lead product candidate, THE-630, is a pan-variant KIT inhibitor for the treatment of patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), whose cancer has developed resistance to earlier lines of kinase inhibitor therapy. Theseus is also developing a fourth-generation, selective epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor for C797S-mediated resistance to first- or later-line osimertinib treatment in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). For more information, visit www.theseusrx.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Theseus' strategy, future operations, prospects and plans, the structure and timing of its planned preclinical studies and clinical trials, expected milestones, market opportunity and sizing and objectives of management, including in relation to the EGFR inhibitor program and the conclusions derived from preclinical data and the expected designation of a development candidate in respect thereof.
Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, such as those described from time to time in the reports Theseus files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Theseus' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022. However, new risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risk factors and uncertainties. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the current expectations of Theseus' management team and speak only as of the date hereof, and Theseus specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Crunchyroll's First Worldwide Release Coming to Theaters in North America, U.K and Ireland on August 19, Others in August and September
For the New English Dub Theatrical Trailer Please Go Here
CULVER CITY, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crunchyroll and Toei Animation unveiled additional details for the global theatrical release of Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the newest film in the worldwide anime blockbuster franchise, including a new trailer, and new English voice cast. The film will be available in both English dub and subtitled and will arrive in more than 2300 theaters in the United States and Canada on August 19 with tickets on sale starting July 22. The film will also be released in select U.S. based IMAX® theaters. For more information on the film visit http://2022dbs-global.com/.
Crunchyroll also announced the English Voice Cast for the film:
Son Gohan - Kyle Hebert
Son Goku - Sean Schemmel
Son Goten - Robert McCollum
Piccolo - Christopher R. Sabat
Bulma - Monica Rial
Vegeta - Christopher R. Sabat
Krillin - Sonny Strait
Trunks - Eric Vale
Videl - Kara Edwards
Pan - Jeannie Tirado
New English Voice Cast:
Dr. Hedo - Zach Aguilar
Gamma 1 - Aleks Le
Gamma 2 - Zeno Robinson
Magenta - Charles Martinet
Carmine - Jason Marnocha
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the second film in the Dragon Ball Super franchise, opens in theaters across the globe in all continents. The film arrives on the following dates in the following regions and territories:
- August 18 in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Central America, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay
- August 19 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Zambia, Vietnam
- August 26 in India, Indonesia
- August 30 in Malaysia, Brunei
- August 31 in the Philippines
- September 1 in Singapore
- September 8 in Taiwan
- September 15 in South Korea
- September 29 in Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao
- Additional global release dates for the film will be announced soon.
This is the first truly globally-distributed theatrical release for Crunchyroll and is distributed in North America by Crunchyroll. Internationally, the film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Son Goku. Individuals, who carry on its spirit, have created the ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. These two Androids call themselves "Super Heroes". They start attacking Piccolo and Gohan… What is the New Red Ribbon Army's objective? In the face of approaching danger, it is time to awaken, Super Hero!
The film, with full commitment and deep involvement from Dragon Ball's original creator Akira Toriyama, has the legendary manga creator behind the film's original story, screenplay and character design.
Additionally, the film will be directed by Tetsuro Kodama and the Japanese voice actors for the film include Masako Nozawa (Son Goku, Son Gohan, and Son Goten), Toshio Furukawa (Piccolo), Aya Hisakawa (Bulma), Ryō Horikawa (Vegeta), Mayumi Tanaka (Krillin), Takeshi Kusao (Trunks), Yūko Minaguchi (Videl), Yūko Minaguchi (Pan), Miyu Irino (Dr. Hedo), Hiroshi Kamiya (Gamma 1), Mamoru Miyano (Gamma 2), Volcano Ota (Magenta), and Ryota Takeuchi (Carmine).
The Dragon Ball phenomena began in 1984 when Japan's well-known manga from Akira Toriyama premiered in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" – becoming a top ranked title throughout its 10 and a half years of publication. Since then, the manga's popularity has continued to grow with an astonishing record of 260 million copies sold worldwide and counting. And with Dragon Ball's ever-increasing popularity, it has expanded beyond manga to include TV animation, movies, games and merchandising. Now 38 years after the launch of the original manga, Dragon Ball continues to evolve and will reach new heights starting with this new large-scale movie.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
Films distributed and marketed by Crunchyroll – domestically and internationally – have a proven track record of both box office and critical success. Not only have Crunchyroll films seen box office success, but have also been recognized with numerous awards accolades and been accepted and screened at international film festivals around the globe.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. ranks amongst the world's most prolific animation production studios. The company's operations include animation development and production, and worldwide marketing and program licensing with sales offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Since its founding in 1956, Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has produced more than 13,316 episodes of TV series (more than 230 titles) and more than 258 long feature films (as of March 2022). For more information, please visit corp.toei-anim.co.jp/en.
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UPPSALA, Sweden, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orexo AB (publ.), (STO: ORX) (OTCQX: ORXOY) today announces that the European Patent Office (EPO) has granted the first European patent specifically relating to OX640, Orexo's nasal adrenaline rescue medication based on the amorphOX® drug delivery platform.
The new patent, EP 3 962 455 B1, provides protection for the OX640 product in Europe until May 2041. Orexo has multiple patent applications filed in other territories and expect to continuously strengthen the patent portfolio for OX640.
Nikolaj Sørensen, President and CEO, said: "OX640 is a unique and innovative new product to be used for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions. I am pleased that the innovation has been recognized by the EPO, an important step towards making this life-saving medication available for patients in Europe. In addition to its excellent chemical stability, the clinical data that are anticipated later this year, and its significant market potential, securing strong patent protection for OX640 is clearly important for our discussions with potential partners."
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Orexo AB (publ.)
About Orexo
Orexo develops improved pharmaceuticals and digital therapies addressing unmet needs within the growing space of substance use disorders and mental health. The products are commercialized by Orexo in the US or via partners worldwide. The main market today is the American market for buprenorphine/naloxone products, where Orexo commercializes its lead product ZUBSOLV® for treatment of opioid use disorder. Total net sales for 2021 amounted to SEK 565 million and the number of employees was 121. Orexo is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ORX) and is available as ADRs on OTCQX (ORXOY) in the US. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, where research and development activities are performed.
For more information about Orexo please visit www.orexo.com. You can also follow Orexo on Twitter, @orexoabpubl, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Which white tennis dress is best?
If you’re a budding tennis star or even just a casual player, a tennis dress can provide added comfort while on the court and enhance your performance.
White tennis dresses are a popular color choice because of their clean, sophisticated look. If you’re looking for a high-quality white tennis dress, the NikeCourt Dri-Fit ADV Slam Tennis Dress is a top choice. It’s a racerback style dress with a slim fit, a stylish asymmetrical hem design and a specially designed ventilation system for maximum breathability.
What to know before you buy a white tennis dress
Size
There are several tennis dress styles, but it’s crucial to wear the correct size no matter which one you prefer. Your tennis dress should never extend below the knees, as it would significantly limit your mobility. Some players like wearing short, slim-fit tennis dresses, while others prefer loose-fitting styles. In any case, you should always aim for maximum comfort.
Fabric
Tennis dress fabrics are often breathable and effective at wicking away sweat. Most dresses are made with polyester but can also have other fabrics, such as spandex, incorporated. Polyester is the preferred material for a tennis dress and one of the most comfortable, while spandex adds a stretch element necessary for increased flexibility and mobility. There are cotton tennis dresses, but they are ineffective at wicking away moisture and aren’t as lightweight or stretchy as polyester and spandex dresses.
Shape
There are three distinct tennis dress shapes: pleated, A-line and straight.
- Pleated dresses sport a traditional look and offer the most mobility and flexibility of all the styles.
- A-line dresses are like pleated ones, but they’re tighter at the waistband and widen toward the hem.
- Straight styles are usually a slim fit, so they feel the most secure. However, they can be more constrictive than A-line or pleated dresses.
What to look for in a quality white tennis dress
Shorts
Many tennis dresses don’t come with undershorts, which isn’t ideal when purchasing a white one, as many are see-through. Tennis undershorts are tight-fitting, compression-style and similar to biker shorts. They provide extra stability and a more secure fit, which can help you focus your mobile energy better.
Waistband
There are two types of waistbands: elastic and banded. Elastic bands are the most common, and since they’re stretchy, they are naturally the most comfortable. Banded waistbands aren’t as flexible as elastic waistbands, but they offer a more secure fit because they’re more rigid.
Mesh
In addition to the fabric used, certain aspects of how a dress is manufactured are crucial for breathability. Mesh paneling and perforations on the sides allow for better airflow. Proper ventilation is vital for staying cool and dry because even though it’s normal to sweat while playing tennis, getting overheated or sweaty can be uncomfortable and negatively affect your performance.
How much you can expect to spend on a white tennis dress
You can get a serviceable and reliable tennis dress for $50-$80. However, those made with higher quality fabrics from top athletic wear brands cost anywhere from $80-$120.
White tennis dress FAQ
What if the tennis dress I purchased doesn’t include undershorts?
A. Although they’re not required to wear underneath tennis dresses, compression undershorts offer a secure fit. If you’re going to play in a white dress with a slim fit, it’s highly recommended to wear them. If your dress doesn’t come with any, you can purchase them separately, or exchange your dress for one that includes shorts.
What are the standard lengths of cuts for tennis dresses?
A. The standard tennis dress length is approximately 11 to 15 inches long. If you’re taller or smaller than average in stature, you can get your tennis dress tailored to a length that suits your needs.
What’s the best white tennis dress to buy?
Top white tennis dress
NikeCourt Dri-Fit ADV Slam Tennis Dress
What you need to know: This slim-fit dress has a high-quality, tailored feel and an elegant white design.
What you’ll love: It’s a racerback style tennis dress made with iridescent fabric for less cling and more stretch. It has an asymmetrical hem with pleats on the side for increased flexibility and mobility. Additionally, it uses advanced engineering and heat mapping to create a well-ventilated dress for maximum breathability.
What you should consider: Shorts aren’t included, and since it’s a tight-fitting white dress without any bloomers or liners, it’s noticeably see-through.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top white tennis dress for the money
Asics Rally Dress Short Sleeve
What you need to know: Made by a trusted brand, this white tennis dress is built to last and won’t break the bank.
What you’ll love: This dress is made with high-quality fabrics that are effective at wicking away moisture, letting you stay cool and dry for more extended periods. It has a T-back panel, a built-in shelf bra for added support and princess side seams for a slim fit.
What you should consider: It runs small, so it’s advisable to purchase a size up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This sleeveless dress offers excellent comfort as you play and boasts a clean white design.
What you’ll love: It has a scoop neckline and is made with sweat-wicking fabrics. The material is lightweight, which allows you to move with greater flexibility and mobility on the court. The included undershorts provide coverage and extra comfort.
What you should consider: The material is thin, so it might not be as durable as dresses offered by other brands.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Netflix debuts trailer for new ‘Addams Family’ series ‘Wednesday’
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:02 AM CDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
(CNN) - The Addams family is back, thanks to a new Netflix series by director Tim Burton.
The trailer for “Wednesday,” starring the goth-like teenage daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams, was just released.
It shows Wednesday Addams attending a school called Nevermore Academy, where she uses her psychic abilities to stir up some trouble.
The role of Wednesday is played by “You” star Jenna Ortega. The show also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia and Luis Guzmán as Gomez.
Christina Ricci, who played Wednesday in the 1990′s “Addams Family” films, is also set to appear in the series.
The series features eight episodes and will be released in the fall.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 360training, a leading OSHA regulatory and compliance training platform, has launched an updated version of its OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Construction courses in both English and Spanish. At the heart of this update was making courses more engaging and encouraging for students.
To accomplish this, 360training has included games and quizzes within the courses to motivate learners. This gamified design both enhances learning and increases participation. Gamification in online courses has also been shown to improve memory, processing speed, and reasoning.
The new versions of OSHA 10 and 30 training leverages HTML5 programming for a rich media experience that is both more accessible across browsers and mobile-capable, allowing for upgraded speed and interactivity.
Ryan Linders, CMO at 360training, adds "We strive to constantly enhance courses to evolve with technology through gamification and interactive product enhancements, ensuring they're the best available in the market with an exceptional customer experience."
Another benefit of these dynamic and interactive web-based courses is that they can be taken anywhere, anytime, using any browser on a computer or mobile device. Their user-friendly design gets employees in the course, trained, and on the job faster, with DOL cards shipped within two weeks.
Students who enroll in these appealing, user-friendly courses can expect exciting gaming modules that make the courses go by faster and improve their chances of passing on the first try.
360training is an integrated digital training and compliance platform for highly regulated industries. Through a unique combination of differentiated technology and deep regulatory expertise, 360training enables professionals to attain jobs and maintain industry-mandated requirements while helping organizations develop their workforces and remain compliant. 360training's robust, proprietary content library offers over 6,000 courses across major business verticals: Environment Health & Safety, Food & Beverage, Real Estate, Healthcare, Financial Services, and more.
Since 1997, 360training.com, Inc. has delivered over 11 million training plans across multiple brands, including HIPAA Exams, Meditec, AgentCampus, VanEd, TIPS, OSHAcampus, OSHA.com, and Learn2Serve. Please visit www.360training.com or their social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to learn more.
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Pandemic-weary Americans plan for summer despite COVID surge
HONOLULU (AP) — A high school prom in Hawaii where masked dancers weren’t allowed to touch. A return to virtual city council meetings in one Colorado town after the mayor and others tested positive following an in-person session. A reinstated mask mandate at skilled nursing facilities in Los Angeles County after 22 new outbreaks in a single week.
A COVID-19 surge is underway that is starting to cause disruptions as the school year wraps up and Americans prepare for summer vacations. Many people, though, have returned to their pre-pandemic routines and plans, which often involve travel.
Case counts are as high as they’ve been since mid-February and those figures are likely a major undercount because of unreported positive home test results and asymptomatic infections. Earlier this month, an influential modeling group at the University of Washington in Seattle estimated that only 13% of cases were being reported to U.S. health authorities.
Hospitalizations are also up and more than one-third of the U.S. population lives in areas that are considered at high risk by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Northeast has been hit the hardest.
Yet vaccinations have stagnated and elected officials nationwide seem loath to impose new restrictions on a public that’s ready to move on even as the U.S. death toll surpassed 1 million people less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreak.
“People probably are underestimating the prevalence of COVID,” said Crystal Watson, public health lead in the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security’s Coronavirus Resource Center. “I think there’s a lot more virus out there than we recognize, and so people are much, much more likely than they anticipate to be exposed and infected.”
A major metric for the pandemic — the seven-day rolling average for daily new cases in the U.S. — skyrocketed over the last two weeks, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The figure was about 76,000 on May 9 and jumped to nearly 109,000 on Monday. That was the highest it had been since mid-February, when the omicron-fueled surge was winding down.
Deaths are still on the decline and hospital intensive care units aren’t swamped like they were at other times during the pandemic, likely because vaccinations and immunity from people who have already had the disease are keeping many cases less severe.
“The nature of the disease has changed. Two years ago I was seeing a steady flow of bad pneumonia cases. Now we are in a situation where people should be able to avoid that outcome by taking advantage of vaccines, pre-exposure prophylaxis (for high risk), and early anti-viral therapy,” said Dr. Jonathan Dworkin, a clinical infectious diseases physician in Hawaii, said by email.
In Hawaii, which once had one of the nation’s lowest rates of infection, hospitalization and death, new cases are surging among the state’s 1.4 million residents.
With cases climbing for eight straight weeks, Hawaii has the second highest infection rate of any state, trailing only Rhode Island. But because positive home test results aren’t counted in official data, Hawaii’s health department estimates that the case count is actually five or six times higher.
Despite its surge, visitors have been flocking to Hawaii’s beaches, especially in recent months.
Yaling Fisher, owner of Hawaii Aloha Travel, said bookings to the islands haven’t slowed during the surge. On the contrary, they’ve increased.
“Even now we are still busy,” she said. “We don’t see any cancellations.”
Samantha Hanberg, who was in Hawaii this week with her newlywed husband, said the couple left their masks at home in California when left for vacation. She said she contracted COVID-19 early in the pandemic and subsequently got fully vaccinated, so she too feels safe.
“Nobody wants to get sick, but it’s definitely not at the forefront of my thought process anymore,” she said, snacking on shave ice on Waikiki Beach. “I’m to the point now where I just I want to go back to living and enjoying life, and not being so worried.”
Officials initially shut down Hawaii’s tourism industry by requiring all incoming passengers to quarantine. They shifted to a testing requirement and then a vaccination exemption before dropping all restrictions in March.
Hawaii was the last state in the nation to drop its mask mandate, though it remains the only state to require all public school students to wear masks while indoors — a rule that will remain in effect throughout the summer and possibly into the next school year.
Nearly two years after California Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed the nation’s first statewide stay-home order, the state formally shifted to an “endemic” approach in February. Like Hawaii and many other states, its weekly infection rate has risen dramatically of late.
The new surge led the school districts in Pacific Grove and Berkeley to reinstate their indoor mask mandates, while an outbreak at a Northern California long-term healthcare facility had sickened at least 12 people by Friday.
Some Northeastern school districts have also revived their mask mandates, including those in Philadelphia and Providence, Rhode Island.
However New York, which was once the U.S. epicenter of the pandemic, doesn’t seem likely to follow suit. The city is dealing with another surge in cases, but Mayor Eric Adams has all but ruled out bringing back a citywide mask mandate unless hospitals get inundated again.
The city’s school district jettisoned its practice of closing classrooms if multiple students test positive, merely recommends that masks be worn and even abandoned its requirement that students need to be vaccinated to attend prom.
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Dazio reported from Los Angeles.
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ROME (AP) — Italy’s agriculture minister warned Parliament on Wednesday that a third of Italy’s agricultural production was at risk because of drought and poor water infrastructure, and that the situation is only going to get worse in years to come.
Stefano Patuanelli provided the latest data from government research institutes which showed that Italy lost 19% of its available water resources from 1991-2020 compared to 1921-1950, and that the next decades could see further decreases of up to 40%.
“We are thus witnessing a slow but unrelenting wasting away of water availability in our country,” Patuanelli told the lower Chamber of Deputies.
The government has declared a state of emergency in several northern regions because of a prolonged drought and accompanying heat wave that has dried up the Po River, a crucial artery for irrigation across an area of north-central Italy that is a key producer of fruits, vegetables and grain.
The drought followed unusually light precipitation during the winter that deprived mountains of fresh snowfall which would normally feed rivers and reservoirs in summer. The combined climactic events have been blamed for the July 3 cleaving off of the melting Marmolada glacier and ensuing avalanche that killed 11 hikers in northern Trento.
Patuanelli told lawmakers that such droughts occur cyclically in Italy, roughly every five years, but that they are projected to occur more often and “with ever more devastating consequences.”
He said the Po River basin is currently the biggest worry “because the area concerns a third of national agricultural production.”
“We’re talking about the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, tomatoes and cereals, especially corn and rice,” as well as the breeding farms that produce the region’s famed Parmesan cheese and prosciutto.
Italian farm lobby Coldiretti has said the emergency has already cost Italian farmers about 3 billion euros in losses, coupled with soaring energy prices stemming from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
While unusual heat and lack of rainfall are to blame for the current crisis, Italy has a notoriously wasteful water infrastructure that national statistics agency ISTAT estimates loses 42% of drinking water from distribution networks each year, in large part due to old and poorly maintained pipes. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/drought-italy-warns-a-third-of-farm-production-at-risk/ | 2022-07-14T12:08:50Z |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s a simple recipe that requires only a couple ingredients, and New Mexico has them all.
Strong winds, low humidity and dry conditions that stem from two decades of persistent drought combined Tuesday for another day of critical fire weather across New Mexico. Forecasters warned of similar conditions elsewhere in the West as land managers and firefighters braced for what was expected to be another busy season.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a plea on social media: “Do not burn!”
She joined the chorus of forecasters and authorities who were urging people to take precautions as red flag and high wind warnings were issued for a large swath spanning the Central Plains, West Texas, all of New Mexico and parts of Arizona.
Two new wind-whipped fires reported Tuesday afternoon in the mountains of southeastern New Mexico prompted authorities to call for immediate evacuations.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque shared satellite imagery of a fire signature near the community of Ruidoso and tweeted: “Take this fire seriously. This is a very dangerous situation.”
In central New Mexico, authorities confirmed that at least one home and numerous barns, sheds and other outbuildings were damaged or destroyed by a fire burning along the Rio Grande in a rural area south of Albuquerque. About 200 structures were threatened, and the air was thick with smoke and dust.
Bulldozers were used to build a barrier between the fire and homes in the area. Managers were hoping for a break in the wind so a helicopter could drop water on the flames.
The fire had burned more than one square mile since being sparked Monday afternoon. That included a large portion of a wildlife conservation area along the river.
The cause remains under investigation.
In northern New Mexico, steep terrain and gusts up to 60 mph were keeping crews from directly attacking a fire near the community of Las Vegas. That blaze — which started last week when a prescribed fire jumped its containment lines — also forced evacuations.
About 100 people found shelter earlier this week at a school gym in Las Vegas, and San Miguel County authorities began evacuating several more small communities Tuesday afternoon as the fire made a big push to the northeast.
Some people have criticized the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to conduct a prescribed fire amid erratic spring weather conditions. Federal officials have said conditions were calm most of the day before unforeseen winds ignited spot fires beyond the project’s boundaries.
An internal review is expected to be done once the fire is suppressed, officials said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_ea934e58-bb81-11ec-b08b-ef7a7d203a90.html | 2022-04-14T05:14:41Z |
As the largest vehicle manufacturer in Turkey, Ford Otosan ramps up for upcoming cybersecurity regulatory compliance with CYMOTIVE's vulnerability and compliance management solutions and services.
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CYMOTIVE Technologies, the leading provider of smart mobility cyber solutions, today announced that the leading vehicle manufacturer in Turkey, Ford Otosan (Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş.) has selected CYMOTIVE to support its cybersecurity compliance certification of the UNR 155 and 156 regulations and to maintain continuous regulatory compliance.
Upon implementing CYMOTIVE's automated vulnerability and compliance management solutions and other cybersecurity services, Ford Otosan's heavy commercial brand Ford Trucks will achieve vehicle-type certification, enabling the OEM to sell its heavy-duty commercial vehicles in countries requiring compliance with the UNR 155 and 156 regulations. Among other methods, CYMOTIVE uses a digital twin to implement reverse image engineering to enhance and verify the data received from the OEM's SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) in the compliance process. For real-time information on compliance status, CYMOTIVE's cybersecurity management solution will support Ford Trucks' continuous monitoring for the years to come.
With CYMOTIVE's automated cybersecurity solutions for vulnerability mitigation and compliance management, car manufacturers and component suppliers remain confident as to their compliance status for the upcoming cyber regulations, such as the UNR 155 following the ISO/SAE 21434 standard. The CYMOTIVE vulnerability management solution automatically maps all software and hardware vulnerabilities to the electronic control units (ECUs), prioritizes them according to the risk of their potential impact and damage, and recommends the best path for risk minimization. The solution also provides the documentation required for regulatory vehicle type certification compliance.
"We have selected CYMOTIVE because it is critical for Ford Trucks to work with a very experienced cybersecurity provider", said Serhan Turhan, Ford Otosan Vice President / Ford Trucks Leader. "Regulatory compliance is an extremely complex process, and we look forward to CYMOTIVE's automated, stream-lined processes and systems for our heavy-duty commercial vehicle type models."
CYMOTIVE CEO and Co-founder, Tsafrir Kats, commented, "CYMOTIVE's solutions are field proven to support forward-thinking OEMs in managing the growing cyber risks over vehicles' full lifecycle stages. We are thrilled to have Ford Otosan among our customers, enabling them to reduce costs, protect their brand reputation, and comply with cyber regulations for sales enablement world over."
About Ford Trucks
Ford Trucks is a major international heavy-duty truck manufacturer. We produce a range of vehicles including tractors, construction trucks and distribution trucks weighing over 16 tons.
Ford commercial vehicles' proven track record of quality, durability and efficiency underpins Ford Trucks' international product strategy. At Ford Trucks, we combine more than 60 years of design and production experience with expertise in market-specific product development, to engineer the main components of our vehicles, including the all-new engines. We are among the world's leading automotive brands that can produce all powertrain systems together with Ecotorq transmission.
We currently operate across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and the CIS (The Commonwealth of Independent States), and continue to grow our international network in 3 continents. Tens of thousands of trucks all around the world set out each and every day with the confidence that Ford provides. For more information about Ford Trucks and its products worldwide, please visit www.fordtrucksglobal.com.
About CYMOTIVE Technologies
Founded in 2016 by top tier Israeli security experts, CYMOTIVE Technologies designs, develops and deploys cybersecurity solutions to solve the most complex challenges in the smart mobility market. With teams working from Israel, Germany, Sweden, and the U.S, CYMOTIVE offers a full lifecycle platform of solutions for secured development to post-production stages in the smart mobility ecosystem. The company's customers include several manufacturers, smart cities and top tier suppliers of vehicles, fleets and other embedded solutions. For more information, visit www.cymotive.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skye Yayoi Drynan, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of House of Skye, unveiled her new collection of Bareback's women's and men's intimates at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. The event featured a fireside chat with Skye coupled with entertainment by the Herman Jackson band, with special performances by singer and DJ Esther Anaya, and the DJ duo FOREALISM.
The House of Skye soirée and fundraiser for ASAF Angels included special guests Nick Cooper, of American Idol, Darius Coleman, winner of NBC's Songland, as well as music artist and producer, Maejor. Actors Lisa Ann Walters and Jason Lewis (who was just announced as a contestant on the new season of Dancing with the Stars), along with supermodel Liz Godwin were also in attendance amongst many other VIP's and influencers from the worlds of fashion, music, film, art and finance.
During the evening, Skye announced the launch of the new House of Skye E-Commerce website www.HouseofSkye.shop. Here you will find Bareback's intimates line, as well as, House of Skye's one-of-a-kind Dulce Bestia red carpet statement pieces and a preview of her upcoming Snow Beast line.
House of Skye is a solutions-based luxury lifestyle brand that blends patented technology with fit, function, and a bold aesthetic. Our unique patented solutions-based designs underpin House of Skye's product lines; Bareback, Dulce Bestia, and Snow Beast.
Bareback is an innovative and fashion-forward intimates brand powered by patented technology. We are revolutionizing everyday intimates by creating high-tech, high-function and high-fashion solutions that uniquely balance beauty, comfort and function.
House of Skye is pioneering "nude" intimates for men. The Bareback men's sports brief is the perfect blend of style, sex appeal and comfort. A hidden pocket lets the wearer discretely carry daily and nightly "essentials." Featuring 6 colors, the Bareback Men's Sport Brief compliments a variety of skin tones.
Bareback's Sexy Back Bra is the ultimate transformer bra with over 14 different ways to wear. This innovative design and technology boast 5 Issued Design Patents, 2 Issued Utility Patents and 2 Pending Patents in 100+ Countries.
Truly a bra for all occasions, Skye Yayoi Drynan invented the Sexy Back Bra with versatility, reliability, comfort and style in mind. Designed with 22 Tabs and 8 Adjustable Straps, the Sexy Back Bra is an engineering feat in women's intimates. The Sexy Back Bra's Smart and Sexy Tab and Strap system allows it to fit a variety of body types. Better fit translates into greater comfort and a smoother back aesthetic. From boardrooms to ballrooms, from beaches to bars, this elegant bra can elevate any outfit. The bra is available in sizes 32 to 40 A-DD in traditional sizing. To purchase the Bareback Sexy Back Bra and Men's Sports Brief visit: www.HouseofSkye.shop
Designed for those who are born to lead. Our bold aesthetic and bespoke craftsmanship are celebrity favorites. We believe that you should dress like that star you are. Dulce Bestia creates capsule collections that infuse high-tech, high-function and high fashion into every garment to provide our customers with a timeless signature style.
Our innovative glamping gear and outdoor wear line bridges the gap between high-function and high-fashion. Underpinned by patented technology, we believe that safety and function should not come at the cost of beauty.
Skye Yayoi Drynan is a true renaissance woman. Skye is a designer, singer/songwriter and entrepreneur who holds global patents in tech and fashion for her inventions. A self-made woman from Montana, this former biotech maven (22-years) made a name for herself in fashion with her globally-patented Sexy Back Bra and celebrity-coveted Dulce Bestia couture line. Her couture line donned by top celebrities like Kevin Jonas, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, Iggy Azalea, Miranda Lambert, and Paris Hilton to name a few. Skye's inspirational story and her bold designs are featured in television shows, music videos, concert stages, magazine covers, and on the red carpet. This Wellesley alumna draws creative inspiration from her Japanese roots, travel and the rugged beauty of her home state, Montana, where she lives with her fiancé and her two dogs.
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LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Haus, the industry-leading multifamily Prop-Tech platform that allows renters to monetize their apartments and apartment buildings to maximize profitability, and Vrbo, which is owned by the Expedia Group, Inc. with more than 2 million properties in over 190 countries, have been named as Headline Sponsors of The Shortyz awards on May 18, 2022.
Hosted by International Hospitality Media [IHM], the publisher of ShortTermRentalz, The Shortyz awards brings leading hospitality experts from around the globe to celebrate the successes and best practices of elite professionals in the short-term rental business. The event will be held at The Skyline London and will honor award recipients in several categories including best booking platform, best property management system and most effective use of social media.
"We are thrilled to support The Shortyz, the only awards ceremony recognizing the innovation and strides made in the short-term rental market. Orion Haus is proud to help celebrate the ongoing revolution in the way people think about short-term rentals," said Kanan F. Whited IV, Co-Founder of Orion Haus.
For this year's Shortyz awards, the category of "Best Mobile Rental Accommodation Company" is presented by Orion Haus Co-Founder and CEO Cindy Diffenderfer and the "Rising Star" award, given to a "promising individual with a bright future" is being presented by Vrbo.
About Orion Haus
Orion Haus is a vertically integrated Prop-Tech software & operations platform focused on increasing profitability in multifamily portfolios by combining the stability of long-term rentals with the short-term rental market. Orion Haus was founded in 2020 as one of the only Prop-Tech platforms servicing this unique combination of LTR and STR. Orion Haus is ambitiously investing in its SAAS platform to make it far more profitable and seamless for owners and renters, and making the guest experience more enjoyable and secure. For more information visit www.orionhaus.com or contact pr@orionhaus.com.
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Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Adjusted EBITDA* of $2 Million and Raises Full-Year Fiscal 2023 Adjusted EBITDA* Guidance to $7 Million to $11 Million
Company Posted Record Net Income of $1.3 Million in Q1 Fiscal 2023
Completed Repurchase of 2 Million Shares of Common Stock
Extended Maturity of All of its Debt to Second Quarter 2024
LiveOne's PodcastOne Subsidiary Recently Closed an $8.1 Million Financing at a Post-Money Valuation of $68 Million
Expects to Complete Spin-Out of PodcastOne and PPVOne as Separate Public Companies This Year
LiveOne's Senior Management Will Host a Live Conference Call and Audio Webcast Beginning at 11:00 A.M. ET / 8:00 A.M. PT Thursday, August 11, 2022
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships, and live and virtual events, announced today operating results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022 ("Q1 Fiscal 2023").
In Q1 Fiscal 2023, LiveOne posted revenue of $23.2 million, as well as Contribution Margin* of $7.8 million. On a U.S. GAAP basis, LiveOne posted record net income of $1.35 million on a consolidated basis, or $0.02 per diluted share, in Q1 Fiscal 2023, versus a net loss of ($8.1 million), or ($0.10) per diluted share, in the quarter ended June 30, 2021 ("Q1 Fiscal 2022"). On a non-U.S. GAAP basis, Adjusted EBITDA* in Q1 Fiscal 2023 was a record $2.0 million, as compared to a ($1.8) million loss in Q1 Fiscal 2022. The Company ended the Q1 Fiscal 2023 with $11.3 million in cash, $28.5 million in short-term assets and no short-term debt.
LiveOne's CEO and Chairman, Robert Ellin, commented, "The momentum in LiveOne's audio business, which includes Slacker Radio and PodcastOne, continues to experience growth of both paid members through partnerships, including Tesla, as well as an increase in advertising and sponsorships. We currently expect our audio business to collectively achieve revenue in excess of $80 million in Fiscal 2023 and generate more than $16 million in Adjusted EBITDA."
Mr. Ellin continued, "Our team has done an outstanding job of consolidating five acquisitions which are reducing costs and overhead by an expected $23 million on an annual basis, which includes also largely eliminating both live and streaming events that are not expected to be profitable. These measures allowed us to pull forward our timeline to achieve positive Adjusted EBITDA*. I am excited that we are raising our guidance for Adjusted EBITDA* to between $7 million and $11 million on a consolidated basis for Fiscal 2023."
Recent and Q1 Fiscal 2023 Highlights
- Paid members as of June 30, 2022 increased to more than 1,594,000, a net increase of approximately 432,000, or 37%, as compared to 1,162,000 paid members at June 30, 2021**. Total members (paid and unpaid) as of June 30, 2022 were 2,366,000.**
- LiveOne's wholly-owned subsidiary, PodcastOne, was ranked #8 on Podtrac's List of Top U.S. Podcast Publishers in July 2022 with U.S. unique monthly audience exceeding 6.1 million.
- In July 2022, LiveOne announced that its PodcastOne subsidiary closed a $8.1 million financing at a post-money valuation of $68 million as part of its intention to spin-out PodcastOne as a separate public company before fiscal year end.
- As of today, LiveOne has completed the repurchase of approximately 2.0 million shares of its common stock under its previously announced stock repurchase program.
- As previously announced in January 2021, with the assistance of J.P. Morgan, LiveOne is continuing a process to explore strategic alternatives in order to enhance shareholder value. Potential alternatives may include, among others, a strategic acquisition, divestiture, merger, sale or other form of business combination. There can be no assurance that LiveOne's efforts will result in a specific transaction or any particular outcome or its timing.
First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results Summary Discussion
For Q1 Fiscal 2023, LiveOne posted revenue of $23.2 million versus $38.8 million in the prior year. The decrease was largely due to reductions in ticket/event revenue as PPV ticket fees and production revenues related to the Social Gloves event held during the quarter ended June 30, 2021 which did not reoccur.
Q1 Fiscal 2023 Operating Income was $0.2 million compared to a ($10.0) million loss in Q1 Fiscal 2022. The $10.2 million decrease in Operating Loss was largely a result of improved Contribution Margins along with reduced operating expenses.
Q1 Fiscal 2023 Adjusted EBITDA* was $2.0 million, as compared to Q1 Fiscal 2022 Adjusted EBITDA* of a ($1.8) million loss. Q1 Fiscal 2023 Adjusted EBITDA* was comprised of Operations Adjusted EBITDA* of $3.2 million and Corporate Adjusted EBITDA* of a ($1.2) million loss. The Operations Adjusted EBITDA* of $3.2 million was driven by improved Contribution Margins along with decreases in operating expenses.
Capital expenditures for Q1 Fiscal 2023 totaled approximately $0.8 million, which were driven by capitalized software costs associated with development of LiveOne's integrated music player and pay-per-view services.
At June 30, 2022, LiveOne had $11.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes restricted cash of $0.3 million.
LiveOne is maintaining its previous guidance for Fiscal 2023 revenue of between $125 million - $140 million and increasing its Fiscal 2023 Adjusted EBITDA* guidance to between $7 million - $11 million.
Conference Call and Webcast
LiveOne's senior management will host a live conference call and audio webcast to provide a business update and discuss its operating and financial results beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET/ 8:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 2022
TIME: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
DIAL-IN (Toll Free): 844-200-6205
DIAL IN NUMBER (Local): 646-904-5544
ACCESS CODE: 498426
REPLAY NUMBER: 929-458-6194 / ACCESS CODE: 815897
WEBCAST – Both the live webcast and a replay can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of LiveOne's website at Events | LiveOne.
The webcast can also be accessed at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/814546711
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its "Social Gloves" PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.37 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, over 300 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
* About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we present Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as measures of our performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, operating loss and or net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measures of our cash flows or liquidity.
We use Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of our operating segment. We believe that information about these non-GAAP financial measures assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our business separate from non-operational factors that affect operating income (loss) and net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Contribution Margin (Loss) is defined as Revenue less Cost of Sales. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, other (income) expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and before (a) non-cash GAAP purchase accounting adjustments for certain deferred revenue and costs, (b) legal, accounting and other professional fees directly attributable to acquisition activity, (c) employee severance payments and third party professional fees directly attributable to acquisition or corporate realignment activities, (d) certain non-recurring expenses associated with legal settlements or reserves for legal settlements in the period that pertain to historical matters that existed at acquired companies prior to their purchase date and a one-time minimum guarantee to effectively terminate a live events distribution agreement post COVID-19, (e) depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment, if any), and (f) certain stock-based compensation expense. Management does not consider these costs to be indicative of our core operating results.
With respect to projected full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA, a quantitative reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition-related charges and legal settlement reserves excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. We expect that the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP financial results.
For more information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table entitled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure to GAAP Measure" included at the end of this release.
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 "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" 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, including: the Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; the Company's ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction, including the proposed spin-out of PodcastOne or its pay-per-view business, the timing of the closing of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the closing of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; PodcastOne's ability to list on a national exchange; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; the Company identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the Company's intent to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under its announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; the Company successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management's relationships with industry stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 29, 2022, and in the Company's 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.
** Included in the total number of members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
Financial Information
The tables below present financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
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Industry Input Drives Multiaxis, Mill-Turn Advancements
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attendees at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2022 will experience the most powerful machining software from CNC Software, LLC to date, Mastercam 2023. IMTS is the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, held every other year in Chicago, attracting an international audience of more than 115,000 people. This year, visitors can investigate the latest functionality of Mastercam at booth # 133222 and at the Student Summit booth #215200 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, September 12-17.
Stas Mylek, Partnerships Program Manager at Mastercam, will be presenting Digitalization of the Manufacturing Floor: Are SMEs Ready for the Next Wave? on Monday, September 12, from 3:15 – 4:10 P.M. in room W192-C. He will cover how emerging digitalization will impact small and medium machine shops, and how best to prepare for change. Mastercam will be on display throughout the IMTS show floor, with over 40 parts being programmed in Mastercam partner booths such as MC Machinery (338129), Okuma (338500), Doosan (338900), and FANUC (338919). Meanwhile, in the main Mastercam booth, Mastercam partners, Resellers, and employees will be giving presentations every hour Monday – Friday on many different topics and features.
Manufacturers from all over the world got the chance to test-drive Mastercam 2023 during the Public Beta Program before it was released and provided valuable feedback to help shape the final 2023 product. Many of the improvements in Mastercam 2023 are directly driven by Mastercam users and shops. Feedback from Public Beta releases, shop visits, customer surveys, and consultation with our expert industry partners create the practical, shop-driven focus that helps ensure Mastercam users' success.
Consolidating Multiaxis Toolpaths. Morph, Parallel, Along Curve, and Project Curve are no longer individual toolpaths in Mastercam 2023. Instead, the Unified toolpath allows access to these cut patterns when you add the appropriate curves. For example, to create a toolpath that morphs between two surfaces, select Unified from the Multiaxis toolpaths, and then set the Cut Pattern to two surfaces with the Morph style.
Detecting Undercut Stock When Machining. The Dynamic OptiRough and Area Roughing toolpaths can now be aware of undercut stock conditions, resulting in improvement to the toolpath motion, including less air cutting.
New B-Axis Contour Turning Toolpath. Mastercam 2023 introduces a new toolpath to the Turning suite for the Mill-Turn product. B-Axis Contour Turning is a finishing toolpath that allows for rotation of the B-axis while the tool is cutting. The toolpath features a top-down workflow and provides you with either Automatic or Manual motion control. Automatic mode produces safe toolpath motion that keeps the insert in contact with the contour. Manual mode offers full control over the B-axis angles along the contour.
These are only a few of the new features and enhancements in Mastercam 2023. For more information, please visit https://www.mastercam.com/mastercam-2023/ or https://whatsnew.mastercam.com.
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Jennette McCurdy is well-aware the title of her new book, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” (Simon & Schuster) is attention-grabbing. She also readily admits that she means every word. “It’s something that I mean sincerely, I’m not saying it to be flippant.”
McCurdy, who co-starred in Nickelodeon shows “iCarly” with Miranda Cosgrove and its spin-off “ Sam & Cat ” opposite Ariana Grande, hopes readers will understand why she makes such a bold statement,
“I hope that readers feel that by the end of it, ‘this makes sense.’”
The 30-year-old writes in her book that her mother Debra “was a narcissist” who “emotionally, mentally and physically abused” her. She pushed McCurdy into an acting career as a child and encouraged her to have an eating disorder, McCurdy says. Her mother insisted on giving her daughter showers through her late teens, claiming she didn’t wash her hair correctly, McCurdy says.
It wasn’t until seeking therapy after her mother’s death from complications of cancer in 2013 that McCurdy began to fully deal with the trauma she was put through. Before therapy, McCurdy, was drinking excessively and had unhealthy romantic relationships. Now after years of work on herself, she’s sharing her story with the world. Writing the book, she says, was an emotional rollercoaster.
“I’d be crying while writing it and then I’d be laughing, remembering something. My mom’s way of speaking was humorous and very distinct and writing that out was a very dynamic, emotional experience.”
McCurdy, who hosts a podcast called “ Empty Inside, ” spoke with The Associated Press about looking back, therapy and how she may return to work in front of the camera.
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AP: It’s one thing to come to realizations about your childhood through therapy but another to share those discoveries with the world. What made you want to put it out there, first in a one-woman show (also called “I’m Glad My Mom Died”) and now in a book?
McCurdy: I think finding shape is very important. There’s certainly many stages of processing. Processing the events that happened in my childhood took so long in therapy. I needed to do so much of that excavating work on my own.
AP: When you think back now about your childhood and your mom, what do you think?
McCurdy: My grandfather passed away a few years ago, and I got to really experience what I consider a more conventional grieving process of a really close family member… It was heartbreaking and devastating. With my mother’s death, I’d go from being so, so deeply angry to then feeling just so sorry for her. And so I could feel compassion and sympathy and then just anger and rage. I’d cry because I missed her and I’d be angry that I was crying that I missed her and feel she doesn’t deserve these tears. I think abusive love is so complicated … It’s going to be mixed and messy.
AP: Your book is also a reminder of how you never really know what’s going on with someone because people would watch you on these shows and maybe think, ‘Oh, she’s got it all.’
McCurdy: Now my life is very boring. At the time, being on this children’s television show that’s so glossy and so polished and so exactly like perfect … my actual life felt so the opposite. Living in that dichotomy felt really confusing. But also now in retrospect, I see that there’s a lot of humor in that. As agonizing as it is to be in the ambulance with my mother while she’s convulsing in the middle of a seizure, to look up and see my face (on a billboard) felt like my life was mocking me.
AP: Are you definitely done with acting?
McCurdy: Recently, and only since writing the book, there’s been a part of me that’s like, you know, maybe I’ll write something for myself. I could see something like that happening where I think there’s a version of acting that could potentially be healing for me now, especially if I were the one sort of writing the thing.
AP: Now we should really shout out how great it is when you find the right therapist.
McCurdy: It’s so important, right? You’ve got to try a couple because you’re going to get some doozies. You’re going to get some people who just make you feel worse. They’re like very preoccupied with their doodling or whatever they’re doing.
AP: Are you still in therapy?
McCurdy: I am. I just saw my therapist yesterday. It’s funny because now if I look at my journal notes from when I first started therapy, it’s like, how many times did I binge and purge today? And, like, trying to have a better relationship with alcohol. Now it feels like little tuneups or thinking about turning 30. What an amazing thing to be able to go into a therapy session and just talk about (expletive) turning 30.
AP: How is your relationship with food now?”
McCurdy: I’m so happy you ask because I don’t obsess about food at all. I say this because I want people to know that I do believe it’s possible to not have it haunt you for the rest of your life. I feel great in my recovery. I consider myself recovered. For anybody who might be struggling now, I want them to know it’s possible to recover. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/jennette-mccurdy-rises-above-childhood-trauma-with-new-book/ | 2022-08-09T10:25:33Z |
MOJAVE, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratolaunch announces the completion of its sixth flight test of Roc, the world's largest flying aircraft. The aircraft flew for 1 hour and 26 minutes over the Mojave Desert and reached an altitude of 15,000 feet (45720 m).
The sixth flight focused on continuing Roc's flight envelope expansion with the recent addition of the pylon on the aircraft's center wing. The pylon, comprised of a mini-wing and adapter, will be used to safely carry and release reusable, rocket-powered Talon-A hypersonic vehicles.
During the test program, the team encountered results that determined they would not complete the full set of test objectives. Therefore, the team focused on accomplishing:
- Continued validation of the aircraft's general performance and handling characteristics, with the addition of the recently installed pylon hardware
- Continued validation of landing gear operations including door functionality, and alternate gear extension
"Today's flight builds on previous successful flights and hardware enhancements," said Dr. Zachary Krevor, Stratolaunch Chief Executive Officer and President. "We will leverage this flight experience as we complete integrated testing in the coming months and prepare for Talon-A test flights."
The Stratolaunch team recently integrated the TA-0 separation test vehicle with the carrier aircraft for the first time, signaling a priority push toward captive carry and separation testing happening later this year. The team is also making steady progress on system integration its first hypersonic flight test vehicle, TA-1 and on the fabrication of a third vehicle, TA-2, the first fully reusable hypersonic test vehicle. The company anticipates delivering hypersonic flight services to government and commercial customers in 2023.
Stratolaunch's mission is to advance high-speed technology through innovative design, manufacturing, and operation of world-class aerospace vehicles. For the latest news and information, visit www.stratolaunch.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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The company is also rebranding from GraphCMS to Hygraph to reflect the renewed product direction
BERLIN, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GraphCMS, the company behind the first native GraphQL Headless CMS, has launched their new Federated Content Platform and rebranded itself as Hygraph. The new product direction reflects the company's renewed commitment to becoming the content layer for demanding product and platform experiences, as well as its expanded focus on Content Federation. With this focus, Hygraph will now offer its user base a suite of features to cut out tedious middleware development, and effortlessly join siloed data from diverse sources into a single API. This novel approach for content unification lets product teams compose services up to 10 times faster than the current methods. The MACH certified company is currently serving more than 50,000 teams across the world including Samsung, Shure, Dr.Oetker and Philips.
"We're excited about this new chapter in our company's history." said CEO and co-founder Michael Lukaszczyk. "Launching the Federated Content Platform as a new product category captures the essence of what we're all about: we enable building a mesh of connected content graphs to effortlessly manage and distribute content from any source to any destination. The resulting development velocity within composable architectures is simply mind blowing." The accompanying rebrand also includes a renewed website and brand direction. With this refresh, Hygraph is reaffirming its commitment to helping market leaders unlock the true value of their content.
Thanks to its recent Series A funding round, Hygraph has been able to embrace the rapid evolution of the content management market towards composability. The result is a platform – also called Hygraph – that is premised on the acceleration of product development cycles, thanks to the company's 'Content Federation' meta-layer.
Content Federation lets users extend the Hygraph GraphQL Content API with other services by connecting remote sources into the global API schema. This eliminates the need to centralize critical and dynamically changing data into a central content hub and eliminates the risk of inconsistent and outdated data, since the original source stays the source of truth.
With Hygraph, development & product teams have access to a cutting-edge expressive GraphQL content API with low-code schema building capabilities, content collaboration & governance features, and a worldwide content delivery network – all of which help technical teams to improve performance and achieve their goals.
Christopher Kühn, CRO of Hygraph, has announced that the company will be rebranding in order to reflect its growing traction and unique positioning in the market. He has added, "The new brand is well aligned with the accelerated adoption of best-of-breed technology stacks and Hygraph's unique opportunity to become the backend agnostic content middle layer in this emerging hyper trend."
The Hygraph name is rooted in an amalgamation of Hypertext, one of the most important concepts behind the World Wide Web, and graph data structures which aligns well with the company's vision of a future where the majority of the information humans and machines will process are highly complex, structured and connected.
About Hygraph
Hygraph (previously GraphCMS) is the enterprise-grade federated content platform that enables ambitious digital products at scale. With the industry's most versatile GraphQL content API and a novel approach to external data sourcing, the federated content platform enables use cases beyond existing market solutions. Hygraph's capabilities can be extended as a database highly optimized for structured content while giving content creators the tools to build their ultimate content pipeline. Hygraph is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and is currently enabling more than 50,000 teams across the world including Dr.Oetker, Shure, Samsung and Philips to rapidly build and deliver tomorrow's connected digital experiences at scale.
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TORRANCE, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging systems, lighting systems, and rugged outdoor gear, has appointed Mike Davis as group CEO of its Peli BioThermal Division, the life science industry's partner from discovery to distribution.
"I'm honored to join and lead Peli BioThermal into the next chapter of success," said Mr. Davis. "From the breadth of our passive, temperature-controlled portfolio of shippers and rental programs to our 19-site (and growing) global service network, we're clearly the foremost partner for the cold chain logistics shipments for the life science industry. I look forward to working with our customers, which include 18 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide."
Davis comes to Pelican with over 20 years of experience driving long-term profitability through proven strategies in multi-unit franchising, B2B, B2C, eCommerce/DTC/3PL, digital, and media. In his new role as group CEO, he will be responsible for Peli BioThermal's success and growth, brand vision and go-to-market strategy. He will focus on developing strategic initiatives and setting business objectives to ensure profitability and will directly oversee operations, product development and life cycle, business development, sales, and marketing initiatives. Davis will build on and lead a best-in-class organization which includes resources to service key geographies, customers, and market sectors with an emphasis on ethical leadership and decision-making. Davis will report to CEO of Pelican Products, Phil Gyori.
"I feel very fortunate to have Mike joining us at this pivotal time. The sky is the limit for this business, and Mike is an experienced executive with a great track record of building companies and helping transform them from good to great," said Mr. Gyori.
Davis most recently served as CEO of VALPAK where he improved shareholder value by tackling complex concepts, accessed business opportunities, and addressed and reset goals/strategies. Prior to that he held executive positions at Valpak, Napster (Rhapsody International), TPG Capital, Cinram, Alliance Entertainment, and Universal Music Group.
Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, life sciences, industrial, entertainment, and in numerous outdoor markets. Pelican™ products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 27 countries, with 23 international sales offices and eleven manufacturing facilities around the globe. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli Products, S.LU. and the division which manufactures temperature-controlled packaging for the healthcare industry, does business worldwide under the brand Peli BioThermal. For more information, visit www.pelican.com.
Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company's products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfill the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. Peli BioThermal's customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management. Peli BioThermal is a division of Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. For more information, visit pelibiothermal.com.
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Premier commercial mortgage brokerage expands top-flight salesforce Thru expert training, guaranteed leads, and promise of six-figure first-year compensation
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPARENCY, a commercial mortgage brokerage company that has averaged more than one new contract per day in the third quarter of 2022 -- including a recent $39 million mortgage closing, an $83 million mortgage under application, and a single $175 million transaction currently in the works -- is conducting a nationwide search to hire 50 motivated professionals to be trained as commercial mortgage brokers. To fast track the recruitment process, the Company is guaranteeing each candidate who is hired a minimum of $100,000 in compensation within the first year.
"This is an opportunity for talented people from all walks of life to begin or continue a professional career with substantial guaranteed compensation and help investors and borrowers at all levels of professional experience achieve financing at the best rates, terms, and brokerage fees in the marketplace. The work environment is 100 percent remote, and we are providing all the tools necessary to thrive professionally, from expert training to ongoing leads. Best of all, they will be joining an outstanding team of accomplished professionals and brokers who will serve as mentors and guides to their future success," said Ira Zlotowitz, Founder and Chief Closing Officer.
In addition to a five-figure, first-year compensation commitment, GPARENCY salary-plus-commission contracts include full benefits, stock options, remote work choices, and a complimentary training program, as previously noted.
GPARENCY was conceived and developed by Ira Zlotowitz, who previously founded Eastern Union, the highly acclaimed mortgage brokerage firm. During a well-established career, Mr. Zlotowitz has trained hundreds of brokers who have collectively closed more than $1 trillion in mortgage financing transactions.
GPARENCY operates as a full-service mortgage brokerage in a one-of-a-kind business structure incorporating a unique membership model with an annual fee of $5,000 for users. Members can get full-service financing options, with fees up $11,000, rather than traditional six-figure commission compensations. In addition, the company offers to the public a directory that provides access to property listings and lenders nationwide, making it equally accessible to both seasoned and novice professionals, as well as investors.
"We are revolutionizing the commercial mortgage brokerage industry with our membership model," added Zlotowitz. "Our goal is to hire 50 dynamic professionals who want to earn substantial compensation by employing a financing model that will ensure clients will efficiently close on their mortgage financing transactions. The new hires do not have to be experienced in commercial mortgage brokerage because our training and mentorship programs provide all the tools needed to achieve success. We are fully confident in our ability to attract new brokerage talent, even breaking the mold by eliminating non-compete restrictions in our contracts."
More information about GPARENCY is available at http://www.gparency.com
GPARENCY is a premier commercial mortgage brokerage that operates on a one-of-a-kind business model with an annual membership fee of $5,000. GPARENCY uses a portal that provides access to property listings nationwide and has been designed for both experienced investors and first-time buyers. GPARENCY additionally offers investors full-service options, with fixed fees of up to $11,000, rather than using a variable commission structure. GPARENCY offers full access to its property listings, sales comps, and nationwide lender listings to the public.
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PENNSAUKEN, N.J. and CANTON, Mass., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TEC Elevator, Inc. (TEC) is pleased to announce that it has merged with the 3Phase Elevator Corp family of independent elevator companies, expanding the company's presence in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware market areas.
3Phase is a leading independent elevator and escalator services provider with offices across the United States. The TEC merger enables 3Phase and its major brand in the region, Excel Elevator & Escalator, to grow its service offerings and deepen its presence across the region.
TEC is a full-service elevator company based in Pennsauken, New Jersey. TEC has had a singular focus on providing its customers with the highest level of service across all segments of its operations. The merger will empower TEC with greater technical capabilities, broader product versatility, greater financial strength, and broader insurance coverages. The existing TEC team, led by Dave Hollingsworth, Rich McCormick and Jim McCabe, will continue to manage local operations and be available to our customers.
"We are excited to join the 3Phase family of independent elevator service providers and to partner with its existing team in the Philadelphia and New Jersey region," said Dave Hollingsworth. "The 3Phase Team shares TEC's commitment to our customers and quality service and will enhance our business with investments in technology and sound business processes which will help us further serve our customers."
"TEC has an outstanding reputation with their customers and is a market leader among area independents," said Mike Strachan, CEO of 3Phase Elevator Corp. "This merger expands and strengthens our mutual abilities to service our customers. As the TEC and 3Phase teams collaborate with each other in the Philadelphia and New Jersey markets, we will have an opportunity to enhance our service capabilities and responsiveness to our existing customers while also accelerating growth with new customers."
Harvey & Company served as financial advisor to 3Phase for this transaction.
About 3Phase Elevator
Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, 3Phase is a leading independent provider of elevator / escalator maintenance, repair, and modernization services in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The company has grown in part through 15 acquisitions of other independent elevator / escalator providers. 3Phase maintains more than 22,000 units for building owners and property managers. The company is built on a foundation of exceptional customer care and service. To learn more about 3Phase, visit www.3phaseelevator.com.
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Pursuing Happiness in Children's Dreams of Independence
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading provider of online interactive classes, Allschool, launched "Celebrate Independence Day" classes for kids 3-15 years old. The Allschool USA-themed class series will be running from July 4th to 18th for those who wish to pursue a meaningful educational challenge during the summer holidays. Whether surrounded by family, stuck indoors due to COVID-19 restrictions, waiting for fireworks to start, or just looking for something extra to do while on vacation, Allschool is an ideal educational companion for children.
Why Allschool Launches 'Celebrate Independence Day' classes:
- Pursue Dreams of Independence
- Free up Quality Holiday Time
- Affordable and Accessible Holiday Choice
- New Knowledge and Expanded Views
Introducing the classes, Allschool Co-founder Jack Shan said, "The 4th of July is the perfect time to launch a series of USA-themed classes to celebrate the holiday. We hope all American kids can achieve their own independent dreams and become independent mentally and physically. Follow their own interests to live in a healthy and meaningful lives. When students choose their own path, they are more invested and engaged, and we are here to give them more choices for their education."
The new series features five themed classes, each dissecting an important part of American society.
- American History
- American Culture
- American Art
- American Travel
More Special Cultural Classes Incoming
The Allschool 'Celebrate Independence Day' classes are the first step in the company's mission to spotlight different cultures and highlight their qualities and differences. In the future, more special class bundles will be released in order to help learners continue to grow and explore their own interests with as many options as possible.
About Allschool
Allschool is an innovative online platform that delivers highly interactive small-group live classes to children worldwide. Through Allschool, learners can enjoy a variety of premium live classes – including mathematics, languages, visual arts, game design, and more – delivered by thousands of devoted and talented teachers from all around the world.
An expert in online education, Allschool has developed a set of innovative purpose-built teaching and learning tools that bring meaningful changes to learning outcomes, allowing students to immerse themselves in a rewarding, gamified, and interactive environment that empowers them to explore and pursue their interests while making schooling fun and enjoyable.
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Wichita used car dealership fined $159K for violating Kansas Consumer Protection Act
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A former used car dealership in Wichita and its owners face a fine of more than $159,000 and can no longer legally sell cars in Kansas after violating the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office said.
The DA’s office said its Consumer Protection Division investigated iDeal Enterprises, LLC (doing business as iDeal Motors) and the dealership’s owners, Adam and Andrea Newbrey. The investigation followed consumer complaints on the dealership, formerly located in the 4400 block of South Broadway.
The Consumer Protection Division reported receiving two complaints after the dealership failed to provide titles to buyers.
“During the investigation, the Consumer Protection Division discovered in one transaction the [dealership] sold a consumer scrap vehicle without being properly licensed, used an unlicensed salesperson on the transaction, willfully withheld from the buyer that the vehicle was a scrap vehicle, and falsely told the buyer the vehicle was a salvage vehicle,” the Sedgwick County DA’s Office said.
With the second complaint, the DA’s office said the dealership sold a vehicle with open safety recalls and didn’t disclose them with the buyer.
“In both transactions, defendants failed to deliver title within 60 days and issued multiple 60-day temporary registration permits in violation of Kansas law,” the DA’s office said.
The DA’s office said in 2019, iDeal Enterprises and Adam Newbrey entered a consent judgment in which they promised to make a good-faith effort to resolve new consumer complaints.
“The Consumer Protection Division alleged the dealership and Newbrey willfully failed to cooperate with the investigation,” the DA’s office said.
Copyright 2022 KWCH. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/27/wichita-used-car-dealership-fined-159k-violating-kansas-consumer-protection-act/ | 2022-08-27T21:56:24Z |
Woman, 69, fatally mauled by 3 dogs while walking home
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG) - A 69-year-old Florida woman was killed while walking home when three dogs attacked her, according to the sheriff.
Shirley Johnson, a 69-year-old Holmes County resident, was found dead last Sunday in Gritney, Florida. Holmes County Sheriff John Tate said her cause of death was dog bites, WJHG reports.
Johnson was walking home from her son’s house last Saturday evening when three dogs attacked her, according to Tate. The sheriff said Johnson was found by a passerby nearly 24 hours later.
The medical examiner determined Johnson had been bitten more than 100 times.
The three dogs believed to be responsible have now been euthanized. Neighbors say they had a history of aggressive behavior.
Tate said there are no charges pending against the dogs’ owner because there is no physical evidence tying the dogs to Johnson’s death.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — If David Letterman put together a Top Ten list of hospitals, Rhode Island Hospital would probably be No. 1.
The longtime host of “The Late Show with David Letterman,” who stepped down in 2015, thanked the staff of the hospital’s emergency department in a video Thursday in which he disclosed that he was visiting Providence with his son last August when he fell on the sidewalk, struck his head, and fell unconscious.
“The ambulance comes and picks me up. They take me and my son in the ambulance to the emergency room and they stitch me up, they X-rayed my head, they gave me a CT scan, they scrubbed me up,” Letterman, 74, says in the roughly one-minute long video posted to YouTube by Lifespan, the hospital’s parent company.
Someone brushed his teeth and he got some fresh clothes, he said.
He says the experience was scary at the time, but the staff put him at ease.
“So I can’t thank you enough for making time for me,” he concluded. “So I have nothing but lovely things to say and think about with regard to the Rhode Island Hospital and the emergency department.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/david-letterman-thanks-hospital-for-the-way-it-treated-him/ | 2022-04-09T14:05:34Z |
Mosquitoes are one of nature’s least appreciated creatures, but through Jena Johnson’s camera, they become beautiful, striking models for macrophotography.
ATHENS — Mosquitoes are one of nature’s least appreciated creatures, but through Jena Johnson’s camera, they become beautiful, striking models for macrophotography.
Johnson, a lab manager in the Department of Entomology in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, captures what she observes working with mosquitoes and other insects in the lab of entomology professor Michael Strand.
She finds scientific and artistic meaning in her photos, which offer a glimpse at both intriguing behavioral phenomena and unexpected natural beauty.
But there’s more significance to her work than just shooting pretty pictures.
“When I first began my career in entomology, I struggled to communicate information through data, graphs and words,” Johnson said. “I’ve always appreciated visual aids to understand research results. Thus, in my career as a laboratory technician, my goal has always been to help researchers understand results through photos and illustrations.”
Johnson’s work has supplemented the lab’s research in a variety of publications and has even been featured on the cover of the Journal of Medical Entomology.
The original gallery is available for viewing at research.uga.edu. To learn more about the Strand lab and its research, visit newswire.caes.uga.edu.
Information about research programs in UGA’s Department of Entomology is available at ent.uga.edu.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday took a step that will allow new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the court, to take part in a case that could lead to the end of the use of race in college admissions.
Jackson, who joined the court June 30 following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, had pledged during her confirmation hearing to sit out the case involving Harvard’s admissions policy because she was a member of the school’s board.
The Harvard dispute had been joined to a similar lawsuit involving the University of North Carolina. The court split the case in two, allowing Jackson to hear arguments and vote in the North Carolina case. Harvard is a private institution, while North Carolina is a public university.
Jackson’s participation seems unlikely to make much difference in the outcome on a court with a 6-3 conservative majority that is skeptical of the role of race in education, voting and other areas.
Arguments over one of the new term’s most highly anticipated issues probably will take place in November or December, but no date has been announced yet.
Jackson was a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers from 2016 until the spring. It is made up of alumni and is one of Harvard’s two governing bodies. She is a graduate both of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.
Three other justices also got their law degrees from Harvard: Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch. Roberts also was a Harvard undergraduate and Kagan was the law school dean for a time.
But none of the other justices has any current or recent role with the university.
Federal law requires all judges to recuse from cases in which their “impartiality might reasonably be questioned,” including close ties to a party, a financial interest in the outcome or participation at an earlier stage of the case.
The court has taken similar steps before. In 2020, Justice Sonia Sotomayor discovered a conflict in a dispute from two states over presidential electors. The court abandoned plans to hear them together and eventually issued its major decision in the case in which all the justices participated. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/supreme-court-move-allows-jackson-to-take-part-in-race-case/ | 2022-07-22T21:22:54Z |
Inmate mistakenly released from jail after ‘fooling’ officers, sheriff reports
PHOENIX (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) - Arizona authorities are investigating how an inmate could have mistakenly been released from their custody on Thursday.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reports Anthony Pena was booked into jail for failing to appear in court and drug charges. His bond was set at $250, and he was put in the minimum security general population area.
Arizona Family reports a few hours later, Pena then pretended to be a different inmate and was released from the detention center.
The sheriff’s office said its team is working on figuring out how the mistake happened along with getting a warrant for Pena’s arrest.
Deputies urged anyone with more information on the whereabouts of Pena to contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151.
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Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval Receives Financial Support from Nation's Leading Cannabis Brand
POMONA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tak Sato, President of STIIIZY, presented Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval with a check for $207,381.92 today at John F. Kennedy Park as part of their ongoing commitment to support the communities where STIIIZY operates.
Coming just over a year after STIIIZY Pomona's opening, the funds will be used towards improvements at John F. Kennedy Park and the schools near the STIIIZY location. Improvements to the lighting, building a concession stand next to the baseball field and additional playground equipment are some of the options being considered with the funds.
Working hand-in-hand with city officials, STIIIZY Pomona has also been engaged in an ongoing effort to help revitalize the area of Pomona where they operate, introducing a secure, vibrant business and providing safe access to cannabis, and providing 90 jobs.
"During the cannabis licensing process, we made certain commitments to the City of Pomona if we had the honor of opening a store in their city. We believe we have honored those commitments so far with the community benefits we continue to provide, the additional security which has made the neighborhood safer, and the relationships we have forged with this neighborhood," said Sato.
Joining Mayor Sandoval at the ceremony was a wide range of community representatives, including Mark Ramos, the President of UFCW Local 1428, and Carlos Goytia, the current Director of the Three Valleys Municipal Water District and the former Parks & Recreation Commissioner. This group represents the potential positive impact of cannabis on everything from the local economy to utilities to parks and recreation.
For more details on STIIIZY Pomona visit our site, and read our blog for more on company news and how Shryne Group supports the communities it serves.
STIIIZY is an authentic, innovative, California-based cannabis brand that is committed to having a positive impact on the communities they serve. Founded in 2017 as a pioneering vape company, STIIIZY has evolved into one of the world's most treasured cannabis brands with distinctive and class-defining retail stores and award-winning cannabis products.
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“Sgt./Capt. Rick” Frye, Sr.
Those of us who knew Stanton “Sgt./Capt. Rick” Frye, Sr. were devastated upon his sudden passing on July 4, 2022. Rick was born in Redbank, NJ, in 1946 to Raymond and Francis Frye (Rowe) and remained in the Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties of New Jersey for decades with the love of his life Gail Frye (née Adams) of Laurence Harbor, NJ. The two were married in 1965 and began a family in 1966. Four children later, they moved to Brick, NJ, in 1976, where they all put down strong roots, shared a million laughs, and built great memories.
He lived at a time when ‘Yankee Ingenuity’ was still a thing: when someone with mechanical ability and skill could repair or modify cars, boats, engines, furniture, and whatever else on which they could get their hands. He could and often did get his hands dirty, primarily working on cars and boats, but whatever needed building or fixing was in his wheelhouse. He taught himself to program computers before there was an internet. Rick often said he ‘Could fix anything but a broken heart or a horse race’ and his family knew that even those things might be possible for Rick.
Among other occupations and hobbies, Rick served 27 years in the NJ Air National Guard with the 108th Air Refueling Group (formerly the 170th) based out of McGuire AFB in New Jersey, from which he retired in 2006. A decorated veteran with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, he served in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom, and later in support roles in other regions of the world.
With an empty nest, he revisited his adolescent love of boats in his free time and in the form of part-time work as a tow boat captain for Tow Boat US of Brick, New Jersey, and teaching power vessel licensing courses (“Capt.”). He and Gail spent much of their leisure time on their recreational vessels; they loved running down-bay to places from Silver Bay to Atlantic City via the intercoastal waterway on their 34’ Silverton: Love Song.
In 2012, Rick and Gail relocated to Temple, TX, to live out their retirement. Setting down still more roots, Rick spent much of his leisure time on the golf course. He was always building friendships, fine-tuning his dad-joke game, and collecting and sharing stories.
He was dearly loved by many and will be sorely missed. Rick was predeceased by his father Ray, his mother Fran, and his brother Kerry, and survived by his wife of 57 years, Gail; their four children, Jim (Temple, TX), Mike (Point Pleasant, NJ), Rick (Naples, FL) and Melissa LoBianco (Temple, TX); their respective spouses Kristi, Colleen, Kathleen, and Joe; twelve grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was so proud of them all.
Rick did not subscribe to the idea of funeral services. So in lieu of gathering, the family asks that friends and loved ones just keep a good story about him in their hearts and raise a glass to him if you’re so inclined.
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Jollibee's much-anticipated arrival at "the crossroads of the world" on Thursday, August 18 was met with more than 2,500 customers eagerly lining up for their iconic Chickenjoy fried chicken, Chicken Sandwiches and Peach Mango Pie.
WEST COVINA, Calif., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 18, global restaurant sensation, Jollibee, officially took its place at "the crossroads of the world" with the grand opening of its new flagship store in the heart of Times Square. The much-anticipated opening day celebration, just steps away from the iconic ball drop location, drew more than 2,500 customers – from local New Yorkers to visiting tourists – who wanted to be among the first in Times Square to get their hands on Jollibee's iconic Chickenjoy, Chicken Sandwiches and Peach Mango Pie in addition to the brand-new lineup of salads and sides. Located at 1500 Broadway in the center of Times Square's famed pedestrian plaza, the new restaurant not only marks Jollibee's 84th location in North America, but also symbolizes its arrival to the global stage alongside some of the world's most recognized brands.
"Opening the doors to welcome our excited, first customers, who waited for hours for this moment, today was truly a dream come true!", remarked Maribeth Dela Cruz, President, Jollibee Group North America, Philippine Brands. "We are so passionate about our mission to spread joy through great tasting food and are so lucky that we have fans and customers that are just as excited and dedicated as we are. This signified a huge milestone for us, and we cannot wait to introduce the joy and taste of Jollibee to more and more of New York and its visitors in this landmark location."
Jollibee's biggest fans began showing up at 1500 Broadway around 8:30PM Wednesday evening, where they camped out over 12 hours to be among the first in line for Thursday's 9AM grand opening. Among them was New York City resident and devoted Jollibee fan, Ernie Aguinaldo, who secured the coveted spot of being the store's first official customer.
"The brand has always had a special place in my heart," noted Aguinaldo. "My first job was at Jollibee in the Philippines, and they have the best fried chicken in the world. I love their passion to spread joy through food and I hope to do the same in my life. I even aspire to open my very own franchise store one day!"
By the early morning, the line snaked several times in front of the store and down Broadway and continued to grow as anticipation for the doors opening became even greater. Crowds continued to flock to the store and eagerly await their meals throughout the day as the beloved Jollibee mascot kept customers and newcomers energized, jolly and satisfied.
"We got the original Chickenjoy and oh my god! I was expecting good chicken, but this is just so flavorful, so juicy and so crunchy!" noted Jollibee first-timers Alexandra and Alison Port. "It's hard to get the right balance of all that with fried chicken and Jollibee hits it spot on."
By the time the doors finally closed at midnight, Jollibee Times Square had served up thousands of its signature menu items to hungry fans who came from near and far to be part of the brand's momentous grand-opening milestone.
"I tried the spicy chicken sandwich, and it is so delicious!" remarked first time Jollibee customer, Kiki. "It's really good. It's spicy, it's tasty. I can taste all the flavors"
For those who plan to visit Jollibee's new Times Square flagship location, here's what you need to know:
- Address: 1500 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 (between W. 43rd & W. 44th Streets)
- Hours of Operation: 9AM – 12AM, seven days a week.
- How To Order: At this time, the store is offering dine-in and take-out options only; online ordering/delivery channels will be available in the coming weeks.
- Must-try Menu Items:
Iconic Fan-Favorites
Jollibee has more than 1,500 restaurants across 17 countries and is quickly expanding across North America. Follow Jollibee at @jollibeeus on Facebook, @jollibeeus on Instagram, and @jollibeeusa on TikTok to get updates on Jollibee's upcoming store openings and other exciting announcements and events, including new product launches and special promotions.
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 34 countries, with over 6,200 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People's Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, India, and Australia.
Jollibee Group has eight wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); six franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, PHO24, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines; Dunkin' and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24; and 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand.
Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 90% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that ultimately owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. It also has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Jollibee Group also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States.
Jollibee Group was named the Philippines' most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies and among the World's Best Employers and World's Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.
Jollibee Group has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, thus spreading the joy of eating to everyone. To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com.
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Centrical report finds over 50% of contact centers will add gamification, want to reduce attrition rates, and more.
NEW YORK, LONDON and TEL-AVIV, Israel, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrical, a global SaaS company, and pioneer of a next-generation employee engagement and performance management platform, has released a new industry trend report on the 2022 global state of contact center employee retention and performance.
The industry report is compiled feedback from 245+ contact center leaders from around the globe with company sizes ranging from 101-10,000+ employees.
Centrical CEO and Founder, Gal Rimon shared: "From the survey, we received very clear insights on where contact center leaders' mindsets and priorities are today. Employees are doubling down on their expectations, customers are more demanding than ever before, and to remain successful you must invest in your frontline employees and put them at the center of your business."
The report includes insights and feedback on what contact center leaders currently think of workforce engagement management, how well their employees are performing, the impact on CSAT, and their top initiatives and priorities for 2022-2023.
Key insights include:
- Attrition trends: 52% of respondents agreed that employee attrition is highly correlated to the quality of the employee-manager relationship
- Leadership focus areas: 90% of contact center leaders indicate improving employee experience is a top priority for 2022-2023
- Top priorities: 54% of respondents plan to add gamification in the next 12 months
"It's easy to say that contact centers need to improve the employee experience to reduce attrition, but it isn't so simple," said April Crichlow, CMO, Centrical. "Many factors are at play, from wages to interactions with managers, clarity of KPIs, increasing customer demands, and a host of other issues. Given Centrical's expertise and knowledge in the contact center, we felt it was critical to provide real-world insights and an action plan that all leaders can utilize to address retention and performance gaps given today's climate."
Download the industry report to learn more.
About Centrical
Centrical's employee success platform blends artificial intelligence and advanced gamification with personalized micro-learning, real-time employee performance management as well as adaptive coaching tools, and well-being strategies. The company has offices in London, New York, and Israel. Customers include leading multinational enterprises, including British Telecom, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Teleperformance, Webhelp, and more.
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A CNN story helped a former refugee find the mystery woman who gave her $100 on a plane decades ago
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN
Tracy Peck was running errands Saturday when she got a series of texts and calls that shocked her — first from her tennis coach, then from her best friend.
“Have you seen the CNN story?” both of them told her. “That has to be you.”
At first, Peck brushed it aside. She was driving and had no idea what they were talking about. Then she pulled over and opened the link they’d sent.
A picture of a letter in her handwriting popped onto Peck’s iPhone screen. As soon as she saw it, she says, memories from a plane ride 23 years ago came rushing back.
She remembered sitting next to two sisters fleeing the former Yugoslavia. She remembered how young and frightened the refugees seemed, how they reminded her of her own daughters and how their experience fleeing war was heartbreaking and unlike anything she’d ever dealt with.
She remembered reaching into her purse before they got off the flight, pulling out an envelope, writing them a note and placing her dangly earrings and a $100 bill inside.
Peck had no idea then how much that envelope would come to mean to both girls. And until she read the CNN story Saturday, Peck says she had no idea that one of the sisters, Ayda Zugay, had been searching for her for nearly a decade.
Tears streamed down the 70-year-old massage therapist’s face as she read the sisters’ descriptions of how the gift had changed their lives. For years Peck, who lives in suburban Minneapolis, says she’d worked to teach her children to be kind, telling them you never know how your actions might affect others. She never imagined she’d experience such a stunning example of how truly important an act of kindness can be.
She wasn’t sure how to reach the sisters, but she knew she needed to try.
Friends and family helped with a whirlwind of tweets, emails and texts, and less than a day later, Peck and the sisters reunited on an emotional Zoom call.
She told them she’d been forever changed by hearing this latest chapter in their story.
“It warms my heart beyond anything I’ve ever experienced in my life,” she said.
How they found each other
Ayda Zugay couldn’t believe her eyes. There, smiling in the center of her computer screen, was Tracy — the woman who she’d been trying to find for so long with only an envelope, a first name and her own memories to help her.
It was 23 years after they’d sat side by side in the middle row of a transatlantic flight from Amsterdam to Minneapolis, eight years after Zugay first posted anonymously on Reddit asking for help finding Tracy, days after refugee advocacy organizations shared a video about her search and just 34 hours after CNN’s story on her quest published.
Zugay remembered the woman who sat next to her and her sister had been carrying a tennis racket and talked about playing in Paris. And she knew she could never forget the beautiful act of generosity welcoming her and her sister to the United States. She was excited so many more people now knew the story, too — and especially thrilled to see many people tweeting that they wanted to be more like Tracy.
The CNN story circulated rapidly online, reaching more than 2 million readers. After it published, Zugay says she was amazed to get messages of support from as far away as Angola, Brazil and India. On social media, many said they were inspired by Tracy’s generosity and offered suggestions of new search avenues to find her.
What about trying to get a passenger manifest from US Customs and Border Protection? Or a DNA sample from the envelope? Or getting the US Tennis Association to publicize her search to their members?
Zugay felt inspired to keep going with her search. But in the end, she didn’t need to turn to the ideas amateur sleuths had sent on social media to find Tracy. Instead, two of Tracy’s close contacts came to her.
Tracy’s tennis coaches helped piece together the puzzle
First Zugay saw a tweet from one of Peck’s daughters, alerting her to the handwriting match. Then a tennis coach reached out.
That coach, Susan Allen, also recognized Peck’s handwriting. But even more than that, the story made sense.
“Knowing Tracy,” she told CNN, “that is exactly what Tracy would do.” Allen says she’s known Peck for years as a generous person who doesn’t think twice about helping others.
But Allen expected more proof would be needed to show that Zugay and Peck had been on the same plane. Allen reached out to her fellow coach, Deanne Sand Johnson. Together, they scoured their records to help.
Back in May 1999, their company Love / To Travel gave women in Minnesota a chance to travel internationally to play tennis and watch tournaments. They led a group of 18 women — including Peck — to Paris that month to watch the French Open.
Johnson kept a scrapbook documenting the trip. One page featured a team photo. Another included a receipt from a travel agency with the group’s itinerary. The second leg of their return journey was a flight from Amsterdam to Minneapolis on May 31, 1999 — the same date and route Zugay recalled flying.
Allen started a group text putting Peck and Zugay in touch. Then she shared the images.
“The pictures are so surreal to see!” Zugay wrote. “This is so beautiful!”
Allen was thrilled. “I am taking deep tennis breaths I am so excited,” she wrote.
Zugay, who lives in Boston, suggested a Zoom reunion the next day.
“So excited that I can’t even type!” she told the group.
She was increasingly convinced she’d found the mystery woman she’d been searching for, but still she didn’t know what to expect.
Before the call, she went to a park to calm her nerves. She realized something she’d needed for years finally was within reach.
They shared an emotional reunion over Zoom
Zugay felt even more relieved the moment she heard Peck’s voice.
“Hello beautiful ladies!” Peck cried gleefully as the Zoom call began. Zugay noticed she was wearing dangly earrings, just like she had been the day they met on the plane.
“It’s been more than 20 years,” Zugay said, holding up the envelope.
Peck told the sisters how vividly she remembered what it felt like when she met them.
“It just touched my heart so much that I just felt compelled that I had to help you in some way,” she said.
Zugay’s sister, Vanja Contino, chimed in from her Connecticut home.
“Your generosity is still in me,” she said, “because I’ve been paying it forward ever since.”
Zugay told Peck things she’d wanted to share with the note’s author for years — how thankful she was, why the gift had meant so much, how rare she now knows such welcoming messages are, how they’d used the money to scrape by eating pancake mix and Coca Cola for an entire summer.
She admitted she’d been nervous about the Zoom at first, then realized that suddenly she was feeling stronger.
“You know those huge doors that they have in old places across the world? It felt like that big, heavy door just got shut. And I’m finally able to move forward and thrive. … And it just makes me so happy,” Zugay said. “Thank you for reminding me to be strong.”
Peck said she was the one who was grateful. At a time when there’s so much pain and suffering in the world, she hopes others will take more time to give back.
“I just want to encourage everybody in the world to just be kind. What does it hurt? Except it helps everyone. Smile, make eye contact, help anyone that’s in trouble or in danger. And I just don’t know why anyone wouldn’t do that,” she said. “So, I’m very, very thankful that I have found you girls, that you have found me.”
“Yes, we did,” Zugay laughed. It still felt strange to say it out loud.
“You did, after all that long time,” Peck said. “And we have a lot of catching up to do.”
They hope to meet up in person someday
On Sunday, the catching up began. Contino introduced Peck to her daughters. Peck introduced one of her daughters and two of her grandchildren.
Together, Peck and the sisters marveled at all the factors that led to them being seated in the same row that day, how many people had worked together to share the story and how social media helped them reconnect so quickly over the weekend.
Crossing paths that day, and again finally 23 years later, felt meant to be.
They talked about the possibility of meeting up in person someday. Maybe they could even spend a Memorial Day weekend together in the future, marking the anniversary of when Zugay and Contino arrived in the United States.
Peck promised the sisters that whenever they visit, she’ll make them the best pancakes they’ve ever had.
Peck already had five children — three daughters and two stepsons. She feels that now she has two more.
They may have been strangers 23 years ago when Peck wrote that note on the plane. But now, Peck says, they are family.
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TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, today announced that Aman Bhutani, GoDaddy Chief Executive Officer, and Mark McCaffrey, GoDaddy Chief Financial Officer, will attend the Wolfe Research 2nd Annual TMT Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 and present at the Evercore ISI 2nd Annual Technology Conference in New York City on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 12:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 a.m. PT.
A live audio webcast and post-presentation audio replay of the Evercore ISI event will be available on GoDaddy's investor relations website at https://investors.godaddy.net.
About GoDaddy
GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing all of the help and tools to succeed online and in-person. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.
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ALBANY — A day after a boys basketball marathon took place at Monroe High School, Wednesday was for the girls. The boys moved up the road into Lee County for summer basketball and girls teams from the area invaded Monroe.
The only Albany teams in the mix were Monroe and Deerfield-Windsor. Those teams both won their varsity games but didn't play against each other. The Monroe and Deerfield-Windsor JV girls did play each other and went into two overtimes to decide the winner.
The competition Wednesday began with the Monroe varsity blowing past Early County, while in the second gym the Monroe JV and the Deerfield-Windsor JV battled. The teams battled pretty closely the entire game, with the Lady Knights holding a 14-12 advantage at the half. The Lady Knights stretched their lead to a high of eight points in the second half, but Monroe battled back and JaBria Butler banked in a long 3-point shot at the buzzer to tie the game 28-28 and send the game into overtime.
Overtime became a foul fest with lots of whistles and the only points were free throws for each team that put the score at 30-30 after the first overtime. The second overtime was a sudden death period, meaning the first team that scored won the game. Neither team could get a basket and Monroe had the first chance from the free-throw line, but the ball bounced off the rim, and shortly after a foul was called to give Deerfield-Windsor a free throw shot. Mary Margeson sank her free throw and gave the Lady Knights the win.
Early County was Deerfield-Windsor's first varsity game of the day and the Lady Knights had no trouble outpacing the Lady Bobcats. Early County won the girls state championship just three years ago but is obviously in a rebuilding phase. The Lady Knights outran the Lady Bobcats and raced to a 33-6 halftime lead, en route to a 62-15 blowout.
Joi Hubbard, Margaret Sadler, Murphy Ray and the rest of the Lady Knights looked in midseason form and were never threatened. The only notable exception was one of the team's leading scorers, Gabrielle Harris. Harris remained on the bench because of a previous injury.
Just moments after finishing the Early County game, the Lady Knights took on the Americus-Sumter Lady Panthers, who were region champions last season and state champions two years ago. Deerfield-Windsor again had little trouble, taking a 38-20 win.
The back-to-back games were not a big deal because the Lady Knights played nine games in two days last week, according to DWS head coach Gina Mitchell.
"My expectations for this summer were to play as many games as possible. I also wanted to work on our weaknesses as a team, as well as individually," Mitchell said after the games. "We know that the hard work we do in the summer will most likely pay off during next year's season. As a team, our defense has really picked up and hopefully, it will continue to pick up in the 2022-23 season. I was very proud of how hard our JV team played today and previously this summer. The varsity will continue playing next week in the Mercer team camp, which will also be great competition for us."
The Lady Tornadoes of Monroe closed their day with a battle against Class AAAAAAA Colquitt County. The Lady Packers exited the bus from Moultrie and went right onto the court to play. Monroe pulled out to a 22-11 lead early, but Colquitt County closed the gap to 28-21 at the half. The Lady Packers pulled to within six points in the second half, but Monroe never let them get any closer and pulled away for a 47-33 win. Ciarra Lunsford, Aaliyah Robinson, Saniyah Graham and Jkya Hatcher played key roles in the win, along with a number of new faces on the Monroe bench.
"It was a very good effort today," said Monroe head coach Jennifer Acree. "It was a good effort leading up to 5h3 GBCA live period the next three days in Suwanee. Our younger girls are showing great improvement, as well as our All-Region players."
"This summer is all about getting lots of games in, meaning lots of repetitions and learning from each game. This is where the hard work is put in. I am very proud of my 18 girls this summer. I am looking forward to finishing the latter half of June strong." | https://www.albanyherald.com/sports/girls-basketball-takes-center-stage-in-showcase-at-monroe/article_50c1822e-ed6b-11ec-a04d-73f1bab02625.html | 2022-06-16T14:16:05Z |
Air Products will also Showcase its Hydrogen for Mobility Solutions at the Conference
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products' (NYSE: APD) Eric Guter, Global Vice President – Hydrogen for Mobility, will take part in a panel discussion titled "Hydrogen at the Ports" that will begin at approximately 9:40 a.m. PT on Tuesday, June 21 at the VerdeXchange VX2022 Marketmakers' Conference at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Guter will be part of a four-person panel discussing the potential use of clean hydrogen in port operations to fuel ships, trucks, forklifts and other equipment at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Port Complex and the environmental benefits that can be achieved. A series of 30-minute panel discussions on hydrogen will start at 9:10 a.m. PT, with Guter's "Hydrogen at the Ports" session as the second in a series of five panels.
"Ports play a tremendously important role in our economy. More than 40 percent of all goods that are imported into the U.S. come through the Los Angeles/Long Beach Port Complex," said Guter. "By replacing traditional fuels, such as diesel, with hydrogen, a port can significantly reduce the environmental impact of its operations. As the world's largest producer of hydrogen, Air Products has the expertise and experience needed to help the maritime industry speed the energy transition to create a more sustainable future."
In addition to the panel discussion, Air Products will showcase its hydrogen for mobility solutions at its booth on June 20-21 in the conference reception area. Conference attendees are invited to stop by the booth to learn more about Air Products' world-scale clean energy projects underway around the globe and steps the company is taking to speed the energy transition.
Hydrogen is an important option for sustainable transportation and hydrogen fuel cells are gaining momentum as the technology of choice in heavy-duty applications due to the duty-cycles, especially in extreme climate conditions. Hydrogen as a transportation fuel most closely mirrors the traditional consumer transportation fuel experience. Air Products' technologies are used in over 1.5 million refuelings annually across 20 countries, with Air Products having been involved in more than 250 projects. With over 60 years of global hydrogen experience operating in over 50 countries, Air Products has the proven capability and know-how to make hydrogen through all available production methods and to distribute this increasingly important emission-free fuel safely, reliably, and economically.
For more detailed information about Air Products' hydrogen for mobility solutions visit: www.airproducts.com/h2fm.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale low- and zero-carbon hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. While forward-looking statements are made in good faith and based on assumptions, expectations and projections that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information, actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors, including risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the assumptions, beliefs or expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any such forward-looking statements are based.
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One of the Fastest Growing Pizza Brands Yearns to Satisfy the Community's Cravings with its Delicious, Tasty Creations
DUNDEE, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza's 1,100th store recently opened in Dundee. Located at 28065 US Hwy 27, pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients.
To celebrate the grand opening, Marco's Pizza in Dundee is hosting an event on July 13 where the community is welcome to get a taste of Marco's Pizza. There is a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. where the Mayor of Dundee, the Chamber of Commerce, fire chief and police chief will be in attendance.
Bringing Marco's milestone store to Dundee is former Wall Street investor Kal Gullapalli. After seven years on Wall Street, Gullapalli transitioned to entrepreneurship opening butcher, burger and pizza shops before entering the world of franchising in 2016. He went on to own several fitness businesses and wellness-retail centers. He joined the Marco's Pizza brand in 2021 to diversify his portfolio amid the ongoing pandemic, and the new Dundee location is his 36th Marco's location. Gullapalli will open another restaurant later this year in Oldsmar as he accelerates toward his goal of a 100-plus Marco's store portfolio by 2025.
"When I was working at a pizza shop in high school, I would always look around and say to myself, 'Why can't I own 100 of these?'" said Gullapalli. "With Marco's, the brand's development success and tremendous, well-known and loved product create a clear path to my team owning 100-plus locations. Dundee residents will be able to be a part of this growth and experience the authentic ingredients Marco's has to offer with my new location."
The Marco's mouth-watering menu features a mix of classic and original specialty pizzas loaded with fresh toppings, including the Pepperoni Magnifico, White Cheezy, Deluxe, All Meat or Build-Your-Own Pizza, plus a variety of its signature Pizza Bowls. Marco's was the first national pizza delivery brand to offer Pizza Bowls – a crustless pizza baked in a bowl to meet consumers' ever-changing dietary preferences.
Customers can also choose from oven-baked subs, along with creations like the CheezyBread, Chicken Dippers and Wings, salads and desserts. With carryout, delivery, app and online ordering options, Marco's offers the convenience of picking up a quick meal or having it delivered to your door.
Marco's Pizza has carved out a niche in the industry for its high-quality pizza, known for its dough made from scratch for a craveable golden crust, freshly mixed herbs and spices for a sauce worth savoring and three fresh signature cheeses for a perfect, melty bite. Now, Dundee pizza lovers can experience the delicious goodness they've been craving.
For more information about the Marco's Pizza location opening in Dundee, please visit www.marcos.com, download the mobile app or call (863) 238-1400. If you would like to join the Marco's team as a delivery driver or pizza maker, please visit apply.marcos.com.
Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza companies in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ("Pat") Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience. Marco's Pizza can be ordered for delivery or carryout by downloading the mobile app, going online to www.marcos.com or by calling each store directly.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of reinventing herself and makeup trends, Lady Gaga, founder of Haus Labs clean makeup reveals her tips, tricks and makeup artistry skills in her FIRST-EVER self-application "Get Ready With Me" makeup tutorial - exclusively on Sephora's YouTube channel.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9066651-haus-labs-by-lady-gaga-get-ready-with-me-makeup-tutorial/
The video showcases a transitional makeup routine, showing users how to take an everyday, accessible, glowy look to a vibrant work of art using seven new Haus Labs products. Lady Gaga unveils her routine in stages, sharing that "makeup is all about building and all about artistry," inviting consumers to go from one look to another, even on the same day.
"I can't thank the beauty community enough for the way that you have inspired me for so many years to be myself and love who I am and be proud. And it took us a few years, but I feel like I finally realized that the makeup company that I wanted to build was a makeup company that made makeup that mattered. Makeup that's good for your skin. Makeup that's clean and good for the planet, and makeup that is colorful and doesn't compromise color for your values." - Lady Gaga, Founder, Haus Labs
With all product categories racking up multiple 5-star reviews and over 100k loves, the collection has been flying off Sephora shelves - various shades of Optic Intensity Eco Liners, Bio-Radiant Gel Highlighters, Le Monster Lip Crayons and PhD Lip Oils selling out multiple times. Haus Labs delivers high-performance, high-tech and high-pigment makeup with skincare benefits (from proprietary and or patent-pending ingredients), and is created with kindness: clean, cruelty-free and vegan. The brand launched June 9 exclusively on sephora.com, sephora.ca and 25 select US and CAN stores along with a newly revamped hauslabs.com and will expand to 500 Sephora stores this Fall.
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA is a new CLEAN makeup brand powered by innovation – delivering high-tech, high-pigment, high-performance products that are proprietary, first-to-market or patent-pending, infused with skin-loving ingredients. HAUS LABS celebrates all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, genders, identities and artistry skill sets. Created with kindness: clean, cruelty-free and vegan. ONLY at Sephora U.S. and Canada and hauslabs.com, where $1 from every purchase goes to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, supporting mental health.
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BERLIN (AP) — Two young brothers who drowned in a lake in western Germany were British tourists, authorities said Friday.
The boys, aged 7 and 9, were reported missing by their parents at a designated swimming area on Eiserbach Lake south of Aachen, near the border with Belgium.
Rescuers were able to retrieve the children from the water and they were taken to hospitals in Aachen and Cologne but they later died.
Aachen prosecutors said they were investigating whether the deaths were the result of negligence. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-2-young-brothers-who-drowned-in-germany-were-uk-tourists/ | 2022-08-27T11:14:25Z |
CHICAGO , Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Venzee Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VENZ) (OTCQB: VENZF) ("Venzee'' or the "Company"), the artificial intelligence platform for product data transfer, announced today that the Company has granted an aggregate of 7,536,430 performance share units ("PSUs") to certain officers, directors, employees and consultants in accordance with the provisions of the Company's Omnibus Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP Plan").
The PSUs will vest subject to the achievement of performance goals as outlined by the Company's Board of Directors and in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policies. Each PSU will entitle the holder to acquire one common share of the Company.
Regarding the PSU grant, Venzee COO Peter Montross said, "We are grateful to our Board for allowing this significant incentive to be put in place for our dedicated team – a team executing on partner-driven go-to-market plans that will deliver the strong sales and revenue growth we expect."
Further details regarding the Company's LTIP Plan are set out in the management information circular of the Company dated October 27, 2020, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Separately, the Company is announcing an additional tranche of funding through its previously announced convertible debenture. The additional tranche of $102,000 brings the total funding received to date through the debenture to $275,000.
Venzee CEO John Abrams said, "We are very pleased with the continued support from the investment community, who recognizes the power and potential of our AI-driven platform to digitally optimize end-to-end connectivity across retail supply chains."
Venzee (TSXV: VENZ) (OTCQB: VENZF) is the leading artificial intelligence platform for product data transfer used by global brands to speed time to market and create competitive supply chain advantages. Venzee's intelligent platform automates inefficient last-mile retail processes with a frictionless, machine-driven solution for sending and receiving product data.
Venzee believes intelligent supply chain functionality is inevitable and will significantly benefit growers, makers, brands, sellers, regulators, and consumers. Venzee is building the foundation for a future where seamless, accurate, automated data flow simplifies processes, removes friction, and creates value for all those that rely on the myriad of data and information surrounding any product, anywhere.
Venzee unlocks shareholder value by carrying out its mission to create intelligent technology that removes friction from the global supply chain. Its Mesh Connector™ product disrupts and displaces inefficient manual processes in favor of integrated, machine-driven solutions.
To learn more about the Venzee platform, visit venzee.com
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Podcast: https://www.rethinkingsupplychain.com/
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the Offering, the completion of the Offering and the expected use of the net proceeds received by the Company. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties; and regulatory risks. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors and Uncertainties" in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2018, and the quarter ended August 29, 2019, which are available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Neither TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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WAYNE, Pa., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HandsFree Health™, provider of WellBe®, a secure, HIPAA compliant, voice-enabled virtual health assistant platform, today announced it will add Am Law 100 law firm Cozen O'Connor, to its HFH Go Digital Health Tool tool membership. The HandsFree Health HFH Go Digital Health Tool is a groundbreaking mobile health solution designed to improve compliance and healthcare management. As a member of the HFH Go Digital Health Tool Cozen O'Connor's over 1500 employees will have on-the-go access to their health and the award-winning Virtual Health Assistant, WellBe.
"We are excited to find a digital health solution that will add value for our employees," said Michael J. Heller, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cozen O'Connor. "Our employees, attorneys, and their families will benefit from the comprehensive health features, like caregiver support and medication management, offered by HandsFree Health."
Cozen O'Connor is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the country, with more than 800 attorneys in 31 cities across two continents. Serving Fortune 500 companies, mid-market firms, start-ups and individuals, Cozen O'Connor's team delivers results for their clients, and now HandsFree Health will help deliver better healthcare management to their team. Through improved compliance, better access to health information, caregiver support, vitals tracking, and appointment management tools, the HFH Go app will help keep Cozen O'Connor's vital team of attorneys and law professionals at the top of their game. The HandsFree Health Digital Health Tool will provide Cozen O'Connor's team with 24/7 access to WellBe®, the award winning Virtual Health Assistant, via their smartphones or tablets. WellBe® will answer health questions, provide medication reminders, alert users when it's time to refill a prescription and even connect their smart home and health devices. With WellBe®, users will be able to stay compliant with their care plans as well as tracks reading like blood pressure, glucose, pulse, ox, weight and more. The mobile app is personalized to each family member providing individualized support and reminders. Household management allows busy families to manage their health as well as provide caregivers with the tools to better support loved ones in need.
"We are thrilled to have Cozen O'Connor as a HandsFree Health client," said Dan Messina, President and Co-Founder of HandsFree Health. "It speaks volumes about the health benefits HFH GO brings to an organization like theirs. But more importantly it illustrates Cozen O'Connor's commitment to their team and their dedication to providing the best health benefits available."
HandsFree Health's HIPAA compliant platform leverages Microsoft technologies to provide a completely integrated approach to healthcare. The voice-enabled platform provides members with access to information about their healthcare, call their doctor, receive health answers, upload readings from hundreds of connected medical devices and control their home environment using just their voice. The HandsFree Health Digital Health Tool is available on iOS and Android.
HandsFree Health™offers a suite of products for consumers and businesses to move individuals closer to compliance and optimal health. HandsFree Health makes intelligently designed, fully integrated health and wellness platforms. HandsFree Health has quickly become the benchmark for voice technology in healthcare. HandsFree Health is the creator of WellBe®, the premier voice enabled virtual health AI assistant platform. WellBe is a secure voice-activated assistant, built on a trusted, HIPAA compliant platform. Products are sold online at HandsFree Health, as well as other online retailers including Walmart.com, Amazon.com, eBay.com, and RiteAid.com.
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New Services Accelerate time to AI productivity
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dihuni, a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Center and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions company, today announced two new services to address AI talent shortage and high costs associated with AI application development.
Staff Augmentation
Dihuni's staff augmentation delivery model is flexible and designed to bring you best in class resources for your Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) applications. We know adding full-time direct employees in AI is time-consuming, expensive and with shortages in the industry, positions can remain unfilled for a long time. Dihuni maintains a pool of AI/ML/DL professionals ready to be deployed to your project. Some examples where Dihuni can fill talent gaps:
- Programming Languages & AI Frameworks – Python, Keras, TensorFlow, CUDA etc
- ML Ops – to help with deployment and ongoing updates of Machine Learning models
- Applications – Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning etc
- AI Product and Project Management – experienced professionals with Agile Software Development expertise
Dihuni's staff augmentation model allows quick access to high-quality AI/ML/DL talent both onshore and offshore without the need to add such resources to payroll. Engineers are regularly trained on the latest generation of AI software applications and tools. Customers are in control – software resources can be managed just an extension of your team working with your processes and tools.
To learn more visit https://www.dihuni.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-high-performance-computing-hpc-solutions/ai-ml-staff-augmentation-services/
AI Application Development & Managed Services
For customers who prefer to outsource their AI application development, Dihuni is announcing new AI Application Development and Managed Services so customers can focus on their core business. If you have an idea, we can build an application for you. From AI platform to complex applications in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Speech Recognition, NLP and other types of AI for commercial, industrial, smart buildings, smart cities and security applications we can develop and deliver a finished product offering to you. Whether you're requiring recommendation based shopping or predictive maintenance or healthcare AI applications, we will provide end-end services from Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development to production deployment and maintenance.
To learn more visit: https://www.dihuni.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-high-performance-computing-hpc-solutions/ai-ml-deep-learning-application-development-and-managed-services/
"Dihuni's mission is to simplify digital transformation and AI is a huge part of it. Our new AI services are great additions to an already robust portfolio of hardware and software products." said Pranay Prakash, Chief Executive Officer at Dihuni. "AI programmers and data scientists are scarce but critical resources in developing and implementing AI applications in today's world. Our mission is to accelerate the time it takes from hiring to onboarding to productivity. With our talent pool of technical, marketing and project management resources, we are helping customer realize their AI ambitions faster."
To learn about our complete portfolio of AI & HPC Solutions including Dihuni OptiReady CognitX Deep Learning GPU servers and workstation products, please visit:
Dihuni is a leading provider of Digital Transformation solutions including Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Centers and Internet of Things (IoT). With its e-commerce platform, OptiReady products, software development, staff augmentation, solutions design and delivery expertise and access to over 500,000 products from hundreds of partners, Dihuni helps customers achieve their desired digital outcomes by ensuring they have the right hardware, software and services to make that happen. Visit Dihuni at https://www.dihuni.com
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The CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program Adds Emerging Technologies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 board members, today announced the release of new improvements to its CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program.
The program, established in 2017 in partnership with the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University and Ridge Global, the firm founded by former governor of Pennsylvania Tom Ridge, has helped more than 700 board directors and executives reporting to boards to attain enhanced, board-specific cybersecurity literacy that they're bringing back to the organizations they serve. Increasingly, cybersecurity is cited by directors as an area where more boardroom expertise will be critical in the years ahead. According to the most recent survey data from NACD, 42 percent of public company board directors indicated that recruiting a director with cyber-risk knowledge would benefit their board.
"Board directors earning the CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight send a clear signal to management, investors, and other stakeholders that they are vigilant about the increasing threats to the assets of their businesses—including financial records and private personnel information—which directors have a duty to protect," said Governor Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of Homeland Security and chair of Ridge Global.
As part of recent updates to the CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program, the Carnegie Mellon University team refreshed all course materials. A new module was added that addresses emerging technologies and tools that impact security practices, such as 5G, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and cloud security. New learning resources and reflection questions throughout the program are intended to enhance the overall experience.
"As with all things related to tech, cyber risk is a constantly evolving concept, and these updates to our CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program are essential to keeping our course—and our directors—on the cutting edge of what's happening today," said NACD president and CEO Peter Gleason. "We're grateful to our partners at Carnegie Mellon University and Ridge Global for helping to make boards more knowledgeable about cyber risks through this thorough and accredited program."
The CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program is open to NACD members and nonmembers. Directors who were enrolled in the program but had not yet started the course will automatically receive the updated version. All current certificate holders have access to the updated course materials and will be invited to participate, along with those pursuing certification, in an upcoming table-top exercise with Carnegie Mellon University staff.
More information on the program, including how to enroll, is available here.
For more than 40 years, NACD has been on the leading edge of corporate governance, setting standards of excellence that have elevated board performance. NACD provides today's directors with insights and education that drive their mission forward, while preparing a new generation of boardroom leaders to meet tomorrow's biggest challenges. NACD is a community of more than 23,000 directors driven by a common purpose: to be trusted catalysts of economic opportunity and positive change—in businesses and in the communities they serve. To learn more about NACD, visit NACDonline.org.
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--- First quarter software and product revenue up 13% year over year; 17% constant currency ---
--- Total recurring revenue up 20% year over year; 25% constant currency ---
--- Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) up 12% year over year; 16% constant currency ---
TINTON FALLS, N.J., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter highlights include:
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"We delivered another quarter of solid results, highlighted by double digit constant currency revenue growth," said Sanjay Mirchandani, President and CEO. "We believe customers will continue to prioritize our best in class data protection and management solutions as they embrace the cloud and hybrid IT. We are confident in our strategy."
Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $198.0 million, an increase of 8% year over year. On a year over year constant currency basis, total revenue growth would have been 13%. Total recurring revenue was $170.8 million, an increase of 20% year over year. On a year over year constant currency basis, total recurring revenue growth would have been 25%. Recurring revenue represented a record 86% of total revenue.
Annualized recurring revenue (ARR), which is the annualized value of all active Commvault recurring revenue streams at the end of the reporting period, was $594.5 million as of June 30, 2022, up 12% from June 30, 2021. On a year over year constant currency basis, ARR growth would have been 16%.
Software and products revenue was $92.4 million, an increase of 13% year over year. The year over year increase in software and products revenue was driven by a 24% increase in larger deals (deals with greater than $0.1 million in software and products revenue). On a year over year constant currency basis, software and products revenue growth would have been 17%.
Larger deal revenue represented 75% of our software and products revenue in the three months ended June 30, 2022. The number of larger deal revenue transactions was 184 deals for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 185 deals for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The average dollar amount of larger deal revenue transactions was approximately $379,000, representing a 24% increase from the prior year.
Services revenue in the quarter was $105.5 million, an increase of 4% year over year. Services revenue continues to grow primarily due to the increase in Metallic software-as-a-service revenue.
On a GAAP basis, income from operations (EBIT) was $7.4 million for the first quarter compared to $15.5 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP EBIT was $40.6 million in the quarter compared to $41.0 million in the prior year.
Operating cash flow totaled $22.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $37.2 million in the prior year quarter. Total cash was $258.7 million as of June 30, 2022 compared to $267.5 million as of March 31, 2022.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, Commvault repurchased approximately 310,000 shares of its common stock totaling $18.9 million at an average price of approximately $61.10 per share.
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in Financial Statement Table IV included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and annualized recurring revenue (ARR). This financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Commvault believes these non-GAAP operating measures are useful to investors, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, in evaluating Commvault's ongoing operational performance. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided software and products, services and total revenues on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.
All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are provided in Table IV included in this press release.
Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards, restructuring costs, the noncash amortization of intangible assets and certain costs related to key employees of Hedvig. These expenses are further discussed in Table IV. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses.
Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.
There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature. Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault's operating results. In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault's employees' compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance. Lastly, the components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures.
Due to the limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures, Commvault's management assists investors by providing a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Further, Commvault's management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS). In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporates a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 27%.
Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income. For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.
Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS.
Conference Call Information
Commvault will host a conference call today, July 26, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss quarterly results. The live webcast and call dial-in numbers can be accessed by registering under the "Events" section of Commvault's website. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) liberates business and IT professionals to do amazing things with their data by ensuring the fundamental integrity of their business. Its industry-leading Intelligent Data Services Platform empowers these professionals to store, protect, optimize, and use their data, wherever it lives. Delivering the ultimate in simplicity and flexibility to customers, its Intelligent Data Services Platform is available as software subscription, an integrated appliance, partner-managed, and software as a service—a critical differentiator in the market. For 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations have relied on Commvault, and today, Metallic is accelerating customer adoption to modernize their environments as they look to SaaS for the future. Driven by its values—Connect, Inspire, Care, and Deliver—Commvault employs more than 2,800 highly-skilled individuals around the world. Visit Commvault.com or follow us at @Commvault.
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This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item IA. Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the nature of the security issues identified.
(NEXSTAR) – Google warned billions of users last week that the security of its internet browser, Chrome, may have been compromised.
As a result, Google said it would be released a new version of Chrome with 29 security fixes. The new version will roll out automatically in “the coming days/weeks” the company said, but you have the option of updating your browser immediately.
To update Chrome to its latest version, “Chrome 101.0.4951.41,” on your computer’s browser:
- Click the three dots in the upper right corner of your window.
- Click “Settings,” which opens a new tab.
- Click “About Chrome” from the options on the left rail.
- Chrome will start identifying the latest version and install it. When it’s done, you need to finish updating by clicking “Relaunch.” (See photo on right.)
- Chrome will shut down for a few short seconds, then reopen the window with all the same tabs. You’ll see confirmation that “Chrome is up to date.”
If you use Chrome on an iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to update it differently:
- Go to the device’s App Store.
- Tap on the profile logo in the top right.
- Scroll down to see “available updates.”
- Find Chrome on the list and tap “UPDATE.”
On an Android phone, you’ll need to do the following:
- Open the Play Store app.
- Tap on the profile logo in the top right.
- Tap “Manage apps & devices.”
- Find “Updates available” and then under that, find Chrome. Tap “Update.”
It’s not yet clear who targeted Chrome, how many users’ information may have been compromised, or exactly what kind of information hackers could have gotten their hands on. Many Chrome users have their passwords and even payment information saved on the browser.
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TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — With its cheery unicorn printed case, Ana Morazan’s iPhone contains all that’s left of what she calls her “other world,” referring to her middle-class life before back-to-back hurricanes destroyed her home in Honduras.
There are glam shots of the 42-year-old with blond, salon-styled hair, impeccable makeup and cocktail dresses. And pictures of her as a home health aide in her white medical coat, smiling proudly as a professional who owned her home and was living debt-free.
The comfortable life she built from years of hard work and sacrifice disappeared in a span of two weeks when she became part of the estimated 1.7 million people displaced by the hurricanes Eta and Iota that pummeled Honduras and Guatemala in November 2020.
Morazan and her boyfriend, Fredi Juarez, who moved in with her during the pandemic, say they fell into debt trying to rebuild Morazan’s home and then started getting threats. The couple has been on the move ever since and are currently living in a tent at a crowded Tijuana shelter.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of an ongoing series exploring the lives of people around the world who have been forced to move because of rising seas, drought, searing temperatures and other things caused or exacerbated by climate change.
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The photos and videos in Morazan’s iPhone both console and torment her. They remind her of who she was and what she had, giving her hope of getting there again, but also serving as evidence of how quickly it was wiped out from the storms that led to her becoming a migrant.
She wipes a tear as she watches a video she recorded of the destruction near San Pedro Sula. In the video, she scans each room of her once spotless home, painted a bright lime color, and now splattered in dirt. Then she stares into the camera and says: “All I have is mud and more mud and more mud.”
The couple said since leaving, they have been attacked, kidnapped, and robbed, keeping them on the move. Now she and Juarez are among tens of thousands of Central Americans in Mexican border cities seeking to request asylum in the U.S., but they are blocked by a pandemic-related health order that was invoked by the Trump administration and has continued under President Joe Biden.
While fear of violence keeps them from trying to return to Honduras, even if they did go back, they would have no place to live. If Eta and Iota had not hit, it would not have started a chain reaction of other things that forced them to flee.
“All our problems started with the hurricanes,” said Juarez, 48.
No nation offers asylum to people displaced specifically because of climate change, though the Biden administration has studied climate migration to explore options. Each year, storms, drought, wildfires and other natural disasters force an average of 21.5 million people from their homes around the world, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Honduras was among 11 countries identified as being of greatest concern in the U.S. government’s first assessment by intelligence agencies on the impact of climate change and its vast rippling effects on the world’s stability that was released last year. But identifying climate migrants is not easy, especially in regions rife with violence.
“I just ask that President Biden helps me,” Morazan said. “It’s not easy for us, given our age. It’s been a nightmare. Your life can change in a second. We were living well. Now we don’t know what is going to happen day by day.”
After Eta hit, Morazan cleaned out buckets of mud from the living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom and tried to restore her life. With the pandemic hurting the economy, she had already been struggling to pay her bills, including covering the medical expenses of her nephew who has a heart problem.
Then 13 days later, Iota destroyed the little she had managed to salvage. Juarez, a long-haul trucker who had been away on a trip, returned and tried to help. But both ended up getting laid off and they each started borrowing money to get by while trying to repair the home. Morazan borrowed about 340,000 in Honduran lempira (US$14,000), while Juarez borrowed about 80,000 lempiras (US$3,200) .
They ended up sleeping on the streets in the San Pedro Sula area. Then she and Juarez started receiving threats with demands to fork over money or the home, even though Morazan owned it outright, and it was still nothing but a muddy shell. Not long after that, Morazan was beaten by attackers who stepped on her ankle, and she feared for her life, she said. That is when they decided to flee the country.
Being on the road for the past year has not been easy. In southern Mexico the couple said they were kidnapped by bandits and held for two days in a banana plantation until they gave up the little money they had.
“It was horrible, ugly, ugly, ugly,” Morazan said.
They moved on to Guadalajara, where they got work at the airport doing security, but they were approached by drug smugglers there and so they quit and headed north to Tijuana.
They have been sleeping on a blow-up mattress on top of folded up cardboard boxes so they don’t get soaked when rain enters through the gaps in the shelter’s flimsy roof and soaks the floor. Morazan has been bitten by bed bugs and wears a diaper when the shelter’s bathrooms become so fetid they make her want to vomit. The couple worked briefly collecting recyclables at a dump.
“We hope the United States opens its door because we won’t last here,” Juarez said.
One night a fellow migrant sleeping in a tent at the shelter was struck in the neck by a stray bullet from a shootout that erupted in the ramshackle neighborhood.
“There are cartels here and a lot of crime,” Juarez said.
Morazan fights to keep her spirits up. They took in a stray Chihuahua and named him Jabibi. She has tried to dress up with clothing donated to the shelter, but the competition among the migrants has been fierce and often the best stuff is claimed within seconds of being unloaded.
Morazan put on makeup by holding a mirror inside her tent because, “I still like to feel pretty,” but she conceded that she has only bathed every two days or so because of the limited number of showers.
“It’s very hard,” she said. “I’ve been left with only the memories in my mind. At least those can’t be wiped out.”
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed a way to stabilize the valve stem on a bicycle tire's inner tube during the inflation process," said an inventor, from Aurora, Colo., "so I invented the VALVE STEM SUPPORT APPARATUS. My design prevents the valve stem from separating and becoming twisted or damaged."
The patent-pending invention protects the inner tube's valve stem when inflating a bike tire. In doing so, it prevents the valve stem from being bent or twisted. As a result, it increases convenience and safety and it saves time and effort. The invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for bicycle owners. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Denver sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DNV-355, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Which shark dog toy is best?
“Baby Shark” isn’t just for baby humans — dogs love it too! Shark toys for dogs come in many shapes, sizes and colors. In fact, they’re so popular that you can find just as many unique shark toys for dogs as you can for kids.
If you’re looking for a cheap, good-quality shark toy for your furry pal, the Nocciola Dog Squeaky Toy is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a shark dog toy
Types of shark dog toys
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Water: Most dog toys are designed for drool, but these are meant to get soaked in a pool or lake when playing with your best friend.
- Stuffed: Much like human stuffed toys, these are soft and can be cuddled.
- Puzzle: This lets your dog work their brain a bit to find hidden things inside.
- Tug: These are typically more durable toys that let you and your dog, or multiple dogs, pull it in different directions.
- Ball: Circular toys that either bounce, roll or float to keep your dog busy playing for hours.
- Sound: Dogs that can hear get excited by certain sounds that have been manufactured to target their interest.
Bite-ability
Your dog mostly plays by using its mouth, so you need a durable toy that can withstand biting. They should be able to sink their teeth into a toy without it tearing or ripping the stitching. Although some dogs are more aggressive biters than others, dog toys are made to last beyond a gentle nibble.
Safety
Know your dog before buying it any toy. It may bite, chew or swallow anything that comes off the toys. Be sure to consider if a toy is safe for your dog before purchasing something new. There should be no small pieces that are inedible to avoid any choking issues.
Texture
There are many soft toys, but if you have a bigger dog or one that likes to chew, pay attention to the feel of the toy. Dog toys vary in texture from plush to rubbery. Some are built to withstand a big bite and can clean your dog’s teeth at the same time.
Noise
Your dog likely loves all noises that come out of their toys, but you may not. Be sure to get your dog toys that you are OK with hearing. Fortunately, there are lots of toys that make noises much softer than the traditional squeak.
What to look for in a quality shark dog toy
Squeaker
Dogs love squeaky toys. Many plush toys have these inside of them to keep your dog interested in them. The squeak is typically made by a small plastic ball inside of the toy, but sometimes the entire toy is a squeaker.
Rope
These toys have bound ropes that your dog can pull for tug-of-war. The ropes are durable and made to be pierced with teeth and soft enough to be held by hand. This lets you play with your dog or they can play with other dogs using these toys.
Pockets
Toys with holes or pockets inside can hide treats or other toys inside. They can be tugged, scratched or gnawed at to engage your dog and keep it focused on the activity.
What games can I play with my dog?
- Hide-the-treat: This is where your pockets come in handy. Puzzle toys can have treats hidden inside for it to find.
- Tug-of-war: With you on one end and your dog on the other, pull the toy toward you or slightly from side to side.
- Fetch: Throw your dog’s toy and get your dog to bring it back to you for this endlessly fun game.
- Agility: Many dogs love to jump, climb and show off their abilities using toys.
- Find it: Play a game of hide and seek with your dog by hiding a toy and having it find it.
How much you can expect to spend on a shark dog toy
You can spend anywhere from $5-$25 on a shark dog toy.
Shark dog toy FAQ
Do dogs need toys?
A. Yes! Dogs need to have their brains and bodies stimulated to be healthy and happy.
Can more than one dog play with the toy at a time?
A. Yes! Dogs love to play games with each other. It strengthens their instincts and provides exercise at the same time. However, if you notice your dog gets aggressive when sharing, you want to have multiple toys available.
What’s the best shark dog toy to buy?
Top shark dog toy
What you need to know: A hand puppet toy with a rope for your dog to pull on.
What you’ll love: A soft shark toy that fits over your hand for injury-free play. The rope in the shark’s mouth creates a fun tug-of-war game for you and your dog. Its plush toy exterior is textured to clean your dog’s teeth as it plays.
What you should consider: A few customers have reported the stitching can rip during rougher playtimes causing the stuffing to come out.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top shark dog toy for the money
Chuckit! Amphibious Shark Fin Dog Toy
What you need to know: This floating pool toy for your dog is easy to throw and provides endless fun.
What you’ll love: There are no ends or pieces easy to chew off on this shark fin toy. It floats on the surface of the water to entice your dog to jump in after it. It can be gripped and thrown or gripped in their mouth for easy retrieval.
What you should consider: It may not be ideal for aggressive chewers, as it is made partly from fabric that can be ripped or torn.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Worth checking out
Bow Wow Hide and Seek Interactive Plush Toy
What you need to know: A toy that is perfect for small or medium-sized dogs and will keep your puppy pal endlessly interested and entertained.
What you’ll love: This toy is like having four in one and doubles as a puzzle toy for treats. It has a shark and three additional squeaky toys that can be hidden inside. It is made from high-quality material for long-lasting fun.
What you should consider: It is not meant for aggressive chewers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Fiscal 2022 Highlights
- Revenue grew 12% to $507.2 million, compared to $452.5 million in Fiscal 2021.
- Net income grew to $5.6 million, compared to net loss of $7.1 million in Fiscal 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 7% to $88.8 million, compared to $83.1 million in Fiscal 2021. Excluding one-time items in Fiscal 2021, adjusted EBITDA1 increased 23% vs the prior year.
- Cash flow provided by operating activities was $33.1 million, compared to $105.7 million Fiscal 2021.
- Free Cash Flow1 was negative $17.4 million, compared to positive Free Cash Flow1 of $31.5 million in Fiscal 2021, reflecting higher accounts receivable associated with large deals, investments for growth and working capital timing.
Q4 2022 Highlights
- Revenue was $112.0 million, consistent with $112.6 million in Q4 2021.
- Net income was $1.1 million, compared to net income of $11.4 million in Q4 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 was $11.4 million, compared with $19.2 million in Q4 2021.
- Cash used in operating activities was $6.5 million, compared to $22.7 million provided by operating activities in Q4 2021.
- Free Cash Flow1 was negative $4.7 million, compared with positive Free Cash Flow1 of $13.9 million in Q4 2021.
HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, today reported its fourth-quarter ("Q4 2022") and year-end ("Fiscal 2022") results for the periods ended June 30, 2022.
Eric Ellenbogen, WildBrain CEO, said: "Over the last three years, we've deliberately built the resources and teams needed to create a unique, 360-degree platform for the end-to-end reactivation of beloved and evergreen entertainment brands from our deep vault of IP. This strategy was central to achieving growth in revenue and EBITDA for the second year running in Fiscal 2022. As the only independent kids' and family entertainment company with a full suite of in-house capabilities spanning production, distribution and licensing, we hold a truly unique and valuable position in today's evolving media landscape.
"Looking forward, we'll continue to execute against our 360-degree strategy. We have an incredibly strong content pipeline, and we're building earnings' momentum as we launch more of our branded IP to market and line up more consumer products opportunities for incremental growth in the coming years. We'll also continue targeting new partnerships and strategic acquisitions that will cement our position as one of the foremost producers of kids' and family content in today's market. With our strong management team and deep IP portfolio, we are well positioned to drive future growth."
Aaron Ames, WildBrain CFO, added: "Our improving financial performance in Fiscal 2022 reflects initial contributions from the IP activations and large deals we're doing. We'll continue to build on the investments we're making in the business to increase monetization of our assets and provide a solid foundation for sustainable growth. Looking to Fiscal 2023, we expect adjusted EBITDA between $95 million and $105 million."
Q4 2022 Performance – Executing on Priorities
Fiscal 2022 Financial Highlights
Fiscal 2022 revenue increased 12% to $507.2 million, compared to $452.5 million in Fiscal 2021, reflecting growth across our content-driven businesses in Content Production and Distribution, Spark and Consumer Products. In Q4 2022, revenue was $112.0 million, compared with $112.6 million in the prior year, as anticipated, given early execution in prior quarters of deals originally expected to close later in the year.
Content Production and Distribution revenue grew 12% to $206.6 million in Fiscal 2022, compared to $185.1 million in Fiscal 2021. Q4 2022 revenue increased 13% to $50.3 million vs $44.6 million in Q4 2021. These increases benefited from large distribution deals through the year, including with Amazon Prime, BBC, HBO Max and Hulu, as well as from a pipeline of premium productions, including Sonic Prime, Jonny JetBoy and a robust slate of new Peanuts content for Apple TV+. In January 2022, we licensed the Degrassi library to HBO Max, which they have been streaming since March, and entered into a contract to produce a new series of Degrassi. Our production of the new series has been paused. We are currently engaged in constructive discussions with HBO Max.
Consumer Products revenue increased 16% to $203.6 million in Fiscal 2022, compared to $175.2 million in Fiscal 2021, due to the strength of the Peanuts franchise, supported by consistent output of new content and synergies of our vertically integrated licensing business. Q4 2022 revenue was $41.8 million, compared with $44.2 million in Q4 2021, driven by timing of certain Peanuts collections at retail occurring earlier than anticipated in the year.
Fiscal 2022 Spark revenue increased 21% to $55.4 million, compared to $45.8 million in Fiscal 2021, driven by advertising revenue and increasing contribution from nascent revenue streams. Q4 2022 revenue at Spark was $11.3 million vs $11.7 million in Q4 2021, reflecting industry-wide softer advertising revenue in the current quarter, offset by growth in nascent revenue from direct-ad sales, paid media and digital production. Kids continued to be highly engaged on Spark, attracting 8.3 billion views across 50.5 billion minutes of videos watched on our network in Q4 2022, up 26% and 20% respectively compared with Q4 2021.
Gross Margin1 for Fiscal 2022 remained steady at 44% vs 43% in Fiscal 2021. Q4 2022 Gross Margin1 was 38% vs 41% in Q4 2021, reflecting consistent margins in the Content Business, offset by lower TV margins.
Fiscal 2022 cash flow provided by operating activities was $33.1 million, compared to $105.7 million in Fiscal 2021. Fiscal 2022 Free Cash Flow1 was negative $17.4 million, compared to positive Free Cash Flow1 of $31.5 million in Fiscal 2021. Cash used in operating activities in Q4 2022 was $6.5 million, compared to $22.7 million provided by operating activities in Q4 2021. Free Cash Flow1 was negative $4.7 million in Q4 2022, compared with positive Free Cash Flow1 of $13.9 million in Q4 2021. Free Cash Flow1 for Fiscal 2022 and Q4 2022 reflected the significant growth in accounts receivable associated with larger deals in the current year, additional SG&A for growth initiatives and working capital timing.
Fiscal 2022 adjusted EBITDA1 increased 7% to $88.8 million, compared to $83.1 million in Fiscal 2021. Excluding other income of $4.4 million from a litigation settlement and $6.4 million in government wage subsidies in Fiscal 2021, adjusted EBITDA1 increased 23% in Fiscal 2022 vs Fiscal 2021, reflecting growth in our Content Business. Adjusted EBITDA1 was $11.4 million in Q4 2022, compared with $19.2 million in Q4 2021, driven by margin contribution from deals already concluded earlier in the year.
Fiscal 2022 net income increased to $5.6 million, compared to net loss of $7.1 million in Fiscal 2021. Q4 2022 net income was $1.1 million vs net income of $11.4 million in Q4 2021, primarily due to a non-cash, foreign exchange loss of $16.4 million in the current quarter vs a foreign exchange gain of $5.4 million in the prior year quarter.
Fiscal 2023 Outlook and Strategic Priorities
Our growth is expected to continue in Fiscal 2023 as our expanding production pipeline and new deals entered into in the prior fiscal year are reflected in our results. As a result of this visibility, we expect revenue of approximately $525 million to $575 million and adjusted EBITDA between $95 million to $105 million in Fiscal 2023.
We will continue to leverage WildBrain's 360º capabilities in content, distribution, audience delivery and licensing to maximize the profitability of our assets and IP. To that end, our Fiscal 2023 strategic priorities remain focused on activating and growing key brands to deliver sustainable growth. Refer to the Fiscal 2023 Outlook section of the Company's Fiscal 2022 MD&A for more details.
Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Appointment
Subsequent to quarter end, the Company appointed Jim Fielding to the newly created role of Chief Marketing and Brands Officer. Fielding is a highly experienced media and consumer products executive, who oversees WildBrain's teams responsible for its corporate and franchise brands. Fielding will lead the integration of our Brands and MarCom teams and will maintain strategic oversight of the group to further strengthen WildBrain's position as a world-class kids' entertainment and brands company.
Fielding has deep experience leading consumer products groups at the world's largest media companies, including Disney, DreamWorks, and Twentieth Century Fox. A former President of Disney Stores Worldwide, he has also held management roles at leading retailers including Claire's Stores, Inc., where he was CEO, as well as The Gap, Lands' End, and the J Peterman Company.
1. Free Cash Flow, Gross Margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to WildBrain are non-GAAP financial measures - see below for further details.
Q4 2022 Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call on September 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
To listen, call +1 (888) 394-8218 toll-free or +1 (647) 484-0475 internationally and reference conference ID 3708110. Please allow 10 minutes to be connected to the conference call. Replay will be available after the call on +1 (888) 203-1112 toll free or +1 (647) 436-0148, under passcode 3708110, until September 21, 2022.
The audio and transcript will also be archived on our website approximately two days after the event.
For more information, please contact:
Investor Relations: Kathleen Persaud - VP, Investor Relations, WildBrain
kathleen.persaud@wildbrain.com
+1 212-405-6089
Media: Shaun Smith - Sr. Director, Global Communications & Public Relations, WildBrain
shaun.smith@wildbrain.com
+1 416-977-7230
About WildBrain
At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world's most extensive—we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. At our 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animation studio in Vancouver, BC, we produce such fan-favourite series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Chip & Potato, Carmen Sandiego, Go, Dog. Go! and more. Our shows are enjoyed worldwide in more than 150 countries on over 500 streaming platforms and telecasters, and our AVOD business—WildBrain Spark—offers one of the largest networks of kids' channels on YouTube, garnering billions of views per month from over 245 million subscribers. Through our leading agency, WildBrain CPLG, we also license consumer products and location-based entertainment in every major territory for our own properties as well as for our clients and content partners. Our television group owns and operates four family entertainment channels that are among the most viewed in Canada. WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Please visit us at www.wildbrain.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward looking statements" under applicable securities laws with respect to WildBrain including, without limitation, statements regarding the status of the production of the new Degrassi series and ongoing discussions, WildBrain's production and content pipeline and projects in development, WildBrain's execution against its 360º strategy, content agreements of WildBrain, WildBrain's brand strategies, monetization of WildBrain's assets, partnership, acquisition, and investment opportunities and expected benefits therefrom, use of capital for investments and other growth opportunities and expected returns therefrom, the business strategies and operational activities of WildBrain, WildBrain's market positioning, the markets and industries in which WildBrain operates, and the growth and future financial and operating performance of WildBrain, including revenue and adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2023. Although WildBrain believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to WildBrain. Actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and WildBrain assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements are based on factors and assumptions that management believes are reasonable at the time they are made, but a number of assumptions may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions about (i) WildBrain's future operating results, (ii) the expected pace of expansion of WildBrain's operations, (iii) future general economic and market conditions, including debt and equity capital markets and the availability of financing on acceptable terms, (iv) the impact of increasing competition on WildBrain, (v) changes in laws and regulations related to the industries and markets in which WildBrain operates, (vi) consumers and consumer preferences, (vii) the ability of WildBrain to execute on investment, acquisition and other growth strategies and opportunities and realize the expected benefits therefrom, (viii) the ability of WildBrain to identify and execute production, distribution, and licensing and other revenue-generating arrangements, (ix) the availability of investment, acquisition, and other growth opportunities at acceptable valuations and the ability of WildBrain to execute on and integrate such opportunities, * the timing for commencement and completion of productions, (xi) the ability of WildBrain and its partners to execute on its brand plans and consumer products programs, (xii) changes in the markets and industries in which WildBrain operates and the ability of WildBrain to adapt to such changes, (xiii) changes to YouTube and in advertising markets, (xiv) the ability of WildBrain to commercialize consumer products related to its brands, (xv) changes in foreign exchange and interest rates, and (xvi) the current geopolitical landscape (including vis a vis the recent invasion of the Ukraine by Russia and associated political and economic repercussions).
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the magnitude and length of economic disruption as a result of such outbreak, general economic and market conditions and the impact of such conditions on the industries in which WildBrain operates, competition and the potential impact of industry mergers and acquisitions, market factors, WildBrain's ability to identify and execute anticipated production, distribution, licensing and other contracts, contractual counterparty risk, the ability of WildBrain to realize the expected value of its assets, supply chain and other related disruptions, and other factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time including matters discussed under "Risk Factors" in WildBrain's most recent Annual Information Form and Management Discussion and Analysis filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
Non-IFRS Measures
In addition to the results reported in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, the Company uses various non-GAAP financial measures, which are not recognized under IFRS, as supplemental indicators of our operating performance and financial position. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user's understanding of our historical and current financial performance and our prospects for the future. Management believes that these measures provide useful information in that they exclude amounts that are not indicative of our core operating results and ongoing operations and provide a consistent basis for comparison between periods. The following discussion explains the Company's use of certain non-GAAP financial measures, which are Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Shareholders of the Company, and Gross Margin.
Investors are cautioned that these non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an alternative measure to net income or loss, or other measures as determined in accordance with GAAP, or as an indicator of the Company's financial performance or a measure of liquidity and cash flows.
"Adjusted EBITDA" means earnings (loss) before net finance costs, income taxes, amortization of property & equipment and right-of-use and intangible assets, amortization of acquired and library content, equity-settled share-based compensation expense, changes in fair value of embedded derivatives, gain/loss on foreign exchange, reorganization, development and other expenses, impairment of certain investments in film and television programs/acquired and library content/P&E/intangible assets/goodwill, and also includes adjustments for other identified charges, as specified in the accompanying tables. Adjusted EBITDA is not an earnings measure recognized by GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Management believes that certain lenders, investors and analysts use Adjusted EBITDA to measure a company's ability to service debt and meet other payment obligations, and as a common valuation measurement in the media and entertainment industry. Further, certain of our debt covenants use Adjusted EBITDA in the calculation. The most comparable GAAP measure is earnings before income taxes.
"Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the Shareholders of the Company" means Adjusted EBITDA excluding the portion of Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests.
"Gross Margin" means revenue less direct production costs and expense of film and television produced. Gross Margin is not an earnings measure recognized by GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; accordingly, Gross Margin may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Management believes Gross Margin is a useful measure of profitability before considering operating and other expenses and can be used to assess the Company's ability to generate positive net earnings and cash flows. The most comparable GAAP measure is gross profit.
"Free Cash Flow" means operating cash flow less distributions to non-controlling interests, changes in interim production financing, cash interest paid on our long-term debt, bank indebtedness, and lease liabilities, and principal repayments on our lease liabilities. Free Cash Flow does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP; accordingly, Free Cash Flow may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Management believes Free Cash Flow is a useful measure of the Company's ability to repay debt, finance strategic business acquisitions and investments, pay dividends, and repurchase shares. The most comparable GAAP measure is cash from operating activities.
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Barancik Foundation and WUSF Public Media to expand partnerships across Suncoast
ABC7 is proud to be one of the organizations
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation and WUSF Public Media today have launched a collaboration with media organizations to expand coverage of news in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.
Participating members of the collaborative presently include: The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the Observer Media Group, Venice Gondolier/The Daily Sun, The Bradenton Herald, Tempo News, ABC 7 WWSB, WSLR, Solmart Media, Sarasota Magazine, Sarasota Scene Magazine and West Coast Woman. Beyond this group, other local media organizations are encouraged to participate.
Entitled the Community News Collaborative (CNC), the project launches today through a donation of nearly $600,000 from Barancik Foundation to finance the hiring of an editor and four multimedia reporters who will create print, video, and audio content for syndication to more than a dozen news outlets across the Gulf Coast.
“Journalism is the lifeblood of a functioning democracy and a civic-minded population,” said Barancik Foundation’s President and CEO Teri A Hansen. “Yet the economic environment faced by today’s local media is challenging their ability every day to report on community stories. We aim to address that problem head on by adding new resources to cover important topics that affect our communities.”
Since 2004, nearly 2,000 newspapers have closed their doors, and since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, more than 6,000 news workers have lost their jobs, according to a tally by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
As the new project launches, these journalists will cover a range of topics that could include grassroots school coverage, environmental stories, social justice reporting, coverage of underrepresented communities, reports on affordable housing, and stories on the efforts of the region’s burgeoning non-profit community. Together, Hansen said, these efforts seek to make Southwest Florida a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
The news team will be based in Sarasota as part of the WUSF newsroom and provide news articles and multi-media packages to a series of other news outlets across the region. WUSF 89.7 is the National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate licensed to the University of South Florida and is part of WUSF Public Media which also operates Classical WSMR 89.1 and 103.9.
“We’re grateful for the tremendous commitment the Barancik Foundation is making in the future of journalism,” said WUSF general manager JoAnn Urofsky. “We look forward to creating more capacity at other local news organizations in service of creating a stronger more informed community. The WUSF 89.7 newsroom has a long history of collaborating with public radio and TV stations across the state and the country, and we look forward to this new chapter.”
NPR is regularly listed among the most trusted news brands in America, and WUSF’s newsroom regularly wins major journalism awards, including a record 16 awards this year from the Society of Professional Journalists in Florida. Member-supported, WUSF already produces outstanding news reports on happenings across the Gulf coast.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — A month ago Saturday, pro-cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson was shot and killed after having gone swimming and to dinner with suspect Kaitlin Armstrong’s boyfriend, police say.
Despite several leads, including the discovery that Armstrong had flown from Austin to New York, law enforcement has not been able to locate her.
It was May 11 that Austin Police responded to a 911 call at a residence in east Austin where they found an unconscious woman with a gunshot wound. She died from her injuries at the scene, police said.
The Austin Police Department later determined it was Wilson, whose full name is Anna Moriah Wilson, who was killed. She was in Texas preparing to compete in a race in Hico, according to VeloNews. Wilson was originally from Vermont. She’s a pro-cyclist.
The day after Wilson was killed, police questioned Armstrong about the shooting, including asking her about video surveillance that showed her Jeep in the area Wilson was found dead.
APD Detective Richard Spitler said at a news conference that Armstrong “wouldn’t confirm or deny being in the area” and ended the interview.
“Armstrong was mistakenly released from custody on [a] misdemeanor warrant because her date of birth in our report management system did not match the date of birth on the warrant,” Spitler said.
A few days later, on May 14, Armstrong got on a plane at Austin’s airport and flew to the Houston Hobby Airport before landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, the U.S. Marshals said. It wasn’t until May 17 that APD issued a search warrant for a south Austin home owned by a woman with the last name Armstrong. She was charged with first-degree murder.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Marshals’ Lone Star Fugitive Task Force said Armstrong was dropped off at the Newark Liberty International Airport, but no outbound flight reservations had been made under Armstrong’s name.
“Now with that being said, there’s a lot of things that could have happened,” said Deputy U.S. Marshal Brandon Filla. “She could have been very deceptive to stay off radar, meaning she got transportation to the airport and may have been there, then got transportation out of there like rideshare or bus. But we do know it’s been confirmed through our investigation her last known whereabouts were at that airport on May 18.”
Wilson’s family issued a statement to KXAN the week after her death clarifying details surrounding Wilson’s alleged romantic relationship with the suspect’s boyfriend in this case.
“While we will not elaborate about the ongoing investigation, we do feel it’s important to clarify that at the time of her death, those closest to her clearly understood, directly from Moriah, that she was not in a romantic relationship with anyone,” the family wrote in the statement.
An arrest warrant said that in the hours before her death, Wilson went swimming with a friend, another professional cyclist named Colin Strickland. Armstrong and Strickland were dating at the time Wilson was found shot to death, according to an affidavit.
The affidavit further explained that Strickland told police that during a break in his relationship with Armstrong, he met and began dating Wilson.
Investigators said, based on their search of Wilson’s phone, text messages indicated that Wilson thought she “was still in a romantic relationship with Strickland even though he was currently dating Armstrong.”
The family’s statement contrasts that notion. It also expresses the depths of their loss.
“We are absolutely devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter and sister, Anna Moriah Wilson. There are no words that can express the pain and suffering we are experiencing due to this senseless, tragic loss. Moriah was a talented, kind, and caring young woman. Her life was taken from her before she had the opportunity to achieve everything she dreamed of. Our family, and all those who loved her, will forever miss her,” the family wrote.
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- TIMELINE: What we know so far about pro cyclist murder investigation
- Family of slain cyclist clears up details of alleged romantic relationship
Wilson’s family has created a GoFundMe where people can donate in lieu of flowers.
Anyone with tips on Armstrong’s location is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1 (800) 336-0102 or submit a tip via the USMS Tips app. Tips can also be submitted to the Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 893-8477. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/1-month-after-a-pro-cyclist-was-killed-in-texas-murder-suspect-still-on-the-run/ | 2022-06-13T12:06:23Z |
ZURICH, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange
HIGHLIGHTS
- Revenues +4% yoy organic TDA, up in all 3 GBUs
- Strong performance in Adecco APAC +14%, LHH Recruitment Solutions +12%, and Akkodis +14%
- Investment plan implemented with agility, driving relative revenue growth improvement in Adecco of +400 bps sequentially, in addition to +400 bps improvement in Q1
- Gross profit +7% organic yoy; Permanent Placement fees +38%
- Strong gross margin at 21.1%, +100 bps, driven by portfolio shift, positive mix and pricing
- Solid EBITA margin excl. one-offs of 3.5%, as anticipated, reflecting Adecco's investment plan and moderated contribution from LHH
- 100% ownership of AKKA; €20 million synergies secured for 2022, anticipating year-end run-rate +€40 million
- June exit rate 4% and July volumes modestly above Q2 levels
Denis Machuel, Adecco Group CEO, commented:
"The Group made progress this quarter in several important areas - the Akkodis integration is fully on track and the combined business delivered healthy growth, Adecco improved its market share performance and showed some encouraging signs of turnaround in the US, and the LHH Recruitment Solutions business and digital ventures including Ezra and Hired continued to perform strongly. At the same time, it is clear that there is further opportunity for performance improvement to reach our full potential. In my first month as Group CEO I have spent considerable time visiting our markets, engaging with our operations, listening to our clients, and meeting with our people. I am convinced we have excellent businesses and fantastic people across the organisation. Identifying the levers and then executing on them to improve performance is my absolute priority. The Group continues to focus on executing against its strategy, delivering productivity improvements from the investments we have made, and growing our market share by being the partner of choice to our clients and the talent we serve."
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NEW ORLEANS, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 1, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Riskified Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Riskified investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nyse-rskd/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
About the Lawsuit
Riskified and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) as the Company expanded its user base, the quality of the Company's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement); (ii) the Company had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which the Company had limited experience, and that this expansion had negatively impacted the effectiveness of the Company's machine learning platform; (iii) the Company suffered from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's representations in its Registration Statement were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
The case is Thomas v. Riskified Ltd., et al., No. 22-cv-03545.
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The best-in-class membership software helps travel creators acclimate to the new travel media landscape.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memberful, the leading membership software for independent entrepreneurs and creators, today announced that it is expanding further into the travel industry after a successful year-long partnership with El Camino Travel.
The travel industry for creators has been one-dimensional, dictated by brands and their campaign terms which require hours of a creator's time for one compensated post. For brands, this can lack authenticity and connection to the audience. For creators, it often results in being under-compensated due to the time required to create content. Creators in other industries have seen the acceleration of membership and subscription-based models, but travel has lagged.
Post pandemic, brands will favor creators with hyper-focused and creative content curated to a specific audience. As a result, creators have a unique opportunity to build a better business model where they can sustainably monetize their audience and take back their time. Memberful allows travel creators to establish a genuine connection with their audience and create a new business model that sustains their passion for travel.
"There is a symbiotic relationship between the travel industry and Memberful," says Tiffany Perko, Head of Marketing at Memberful. "The partnership with El Camino Travel has proven to us that membership is an important component of the travel creator landscape. Memberful is excited to continue to enable this at scale."
Memberful has taken hold of the travel industry as its subscription-based model begins to develop the future of travel. Katalina Mayorga, CEO of El Camino Travel, says, "We believe that members see the value in connecting with other similarly-valued individuals and that this aspect of membership will continue to grow. In addition, there is no limit to the kind of perks and benefits companies can offer their members."
The award-winning travel platform launched its ECT Clubhouse community during the pandemic, which led them to Memberful as a resource to manage its membership model. "Having the opportunity to connect with more of our travelers on a deeper level, with membership, has been invaluable," adds Mayorga.
The partnership with Memberful has also allowed El Camino Travel to utilize membership management functions like automatic subscriber tagging to send targeted emails directly to its community members to increase engagement.
As an online community, connection is a large part of the experience. With Memberful, El Camino Travel can make it easier and more enjoyable for travelers to connect before and after trips. A direct line of communication with the El Camino Travel team has been an additional benefit.
Founded in 2013, Memberful provides best-in-class membership software for entrepreneurs and independent content creators, including publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Through Memberful, customers can quickly sell memberships to their audience and build sustainable businesses. For more information, visit www.memberful.com.
As an award-winning and leading travel platform for the bold woman traveler, El Camino Travel offers a one-stop digital shop of unparalleled community, travel resources, and small group trips that travelers cannot find anywhere else. Seamless access to its services and products empowers more women to travel confidently, directly tap into the niche cultures of a locale, and have the ungoogleable adventures that bring destinations to life through their most authentic lens. For more information, visit http://www.elcamino.travel/.
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DALLAS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Lauren Smyth has joined as a partner in the firm's Dallas office as a member of the Real Estate Practice Group.
"We are pleased to welcome Lauren to our team. We look forward to having her commercial real estate experience and work on complex and significant projects add depth to our capabilities as we continue to provide exceptional service to our clients," said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Richard A. Sayles.
Ms. Smyth focuses her practice on commercial real estate and regularly represents buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, borrowers and lenders in the acquisition, development, financing and disposition of commercial properties. Her experience ranges from complex lease negotiations to the creation of large-scale condominium projects and mixed-use developments. Before graduating from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law with high honors, Ms. Smyth received her B.A. in Political Science and French from Southern Methodist University and worked for the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. She is a member of the American Bar Association, and the Real Estate and Probate & Trust Sections of the State Bar of Texas. Ms. Smyth is also a member of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and the Dallas Bar Association's Real Property Law and Probate, Trust & Estates Sections.
Bradley's Real Estate Practice Group is deeply embedded in the commercial real estate industry, serving every sector of the market, including office, multi-family, industrial, healthcare and medical, hospitality, and residential tract development, whether through acquisitions, financing, lending, leasing, construction, regulatory, tax, and other legal counsel, guidance or advice. The team handles complex, multimillion-dollar projects for large institutions, as well as routine transactions for clients whose primary interests are in real estate investment or development.
About Bradley
Bradley combines skilled legal counsel with exceptional client service and unwavering integrity to assist a diverse range of corporate and individual clients in achieving their business goals. With offices in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the District of Columbia, the firm's almost 600 lawyers represent regional, national and international clients in various industries, including banking and financial services, construction, energy, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, and technology, among many others.
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Audio-first media company produces new original podcasts at the intersection of climate change with business, technology, politics, culture, and more
BOSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Script Media, maker of podcasts for a changing planet, announced $2 million raised in a series seed funding round, led by Prelude Ventures. The funding will be used to expand the Post Script team and support the launch of original podcasts on the intersection of climate change with critical areas of our economy, including food, fashion, transportation, urban tech, travel and finance.
"We truly believe that climate is an 'everything' story. We're building a media company to reflect that in the audio space," said Post Script Media Co-Founder and Executive Editor Stephen Lacey. "I'm honored and humbled that our work has already received critical acclaim."
Post Script is behind the two-time Webby award winning podcast, Where the Internet Lives, for Google, Inc., and the Anthem-award winning podcast A Matter of Degrees.
Post Script Media currently produces the original shows The Carbon Copy and Catalyst With Shayle Kann, in partnership with Canary Media. The Big Switch, is about the transitions underway in the economy to a zero-carbon future, and Columbia Energy Exchange, provides in-depth conversations with the world's top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia and civil society – both produced with Columbia University. With Powerhouse, Post Script produces Watt It Takes, a monthly podcast that tells the stories of founders who are building our climate-positive future.
New podcasts launching this month include Climavores, a show about eating on a changing planet and Hot Buttons, featuring weekly observations and lively debate about the future of the fashion industry as it reckons with its impact on the climate, natural resources, and worker rights.
Prior to founding Post Script Media in 2018, co-founders Stephen Lacey and Scott Clavenna, were Editor-in-Chief and CEO at Greentech Media, respectively, and were the creators of Greentech Media's industry-leading podcasts The Energy Gang and The Interchange, now Wood Mackenzie podcasts.
"We have an opportunity here to help bring more people into the conversation around sustainability and climate change," said Scott Clavenna, CEO and co-founder of Post Script Media. "In addition to our podcasts on clean energy tech and solutions, we think it's important to have discussions that center on people's passions and interests first, what they eat, wear and drive. We're excited to get to work developing our new slate of shows."
"We believe that solving climate depends both on building better systems and communicating about the challenges in powerful, relatable ways," said Gabriel Kra, Managing Director at Prelude Ventures. "We are proud to partner with Scott and Stephen, master storytellers, to explain not only how these problems relate to our lives, but also how we can solve them."
Post Script Media makes podcasts for a changing planet. Founded by Stephen Lacey and Scott Clavenna, Post Script has produced some of the most important podcasts in the energy and climate space, including The Carbon Copy, Catalyst With Shayle Kann, The Big Switch, Columbia Energy Exchange, and Watt it Takes. Its production of Where the Internet Lives for Google won two Webby Awards in 2022, including Best Technology Podcast and People's Voice Winner, Technology Podcast. Its production of A Matter of Degrees was a bronze winner in the inaugural Anthem Awards in 2022. Post Script Media is based in Boston, MA, with a team of audio professionals located throughout the US.
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The strategic cooperation will provide one-stop financial solutions for the construction of charging stations
BEIJING, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS, "NaaS" or "the Company") announced that the Company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Jingcheng International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. ("Jingcheng Leasing"), whereby the two parties will collaborate on the development and implementation of technology and financing services for electric vehicle ("EV") charging facilities. The strategic cooperation will draw from the strengths of both parties in terms of their respective resources and business advantages, and facilitate the development of new charging infrastructure through the combination of industry expertise and financial expertise.
"The strategic cooperation between NaaS and Jingcheng Leasing will efficiently connect charging station operators' strong demand for financing services, to the relevant financial services, and, by doing so, further strengthen the integration and utilization of industry resources," said Xiang Yu, Vice President of Operations, NaaS. "The tie-up will allow NaaS Technology to serve as a 'connector' for the industry. The two parties will make their financial services solution for the EV supply chain available throughout China, solving a challenge facing various parties in the industry value chain, while serving to power the ecosystem with financial services. Both parties look forward to collaborating to build and strengthen China's EV sector."
The partnership integrates the digital capabilities of NaaS along with Jingcheng Leasing's financial services to provide operators with one-stop financing solutions, enabling operators to be able to lease the charging pile equipment at the beginning of the construction cycle and opt to pay back the borrowed funds through installments.
By providing this option, operators can proceed with the construction of charging stations and develop a roadmap whereby the construction of the stations is continuous and uninterrupted, ultimately resulting in the build out of fully-functional urban charging networks. In addition, the partnership will also facilitate the sales of charging pile equipment, improve profitability, leading to the development of a virtuous cycle for the industry.
Jingcheng Leasing, is a subsidiary of Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric Holding Co., Ltd., and is focused on serving the development of the real economy through Jingcheng Leasing's abundant funding and diversified product portfolio. Jingcheng Leasing provides high-quality financial leasing products and financial solutions primarily to manufacturers of power generation equipment, environmental protection equipment, CNC machine tools, high-pressure vessels, printing machinery, additive manufacturing and industrial robots.
"NaaS serves many charging pile manufacturers, charging station operators, OEMs and vehicle owners. The cooperation with NaaS enables us to bring financial leasing services to the booming EV charging market and allows us to vastly expand our customer base," said Jianfeng Jing, General Manager of Jingcheng Leasing. "Jingcheng Leasing looks forward to our successful cooperation, where together we will serve customers through the power of technology and finance, and facilitate the healthy development of the EV charging industry, and in the process, contribute to the development of China's renewable energy sector, helping towards achieving the country's dual-carbon goals."
With the rising popularity of EVs, the market for the construction of charging infrastructure is expanding. In 2020, the construction of charging piles was included in the <
About NaaS Technology Inc.
NaaS Technology Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing EV charging service providers in China. The firm is a subsidiary of NewLink, a leading energy digitalization group in China. NaaS provides one-stop services to charging pile manufacturers and operators, OEMs, companies with their own delivery fleets as well as fleet operators, with online, offline, and non-electric services covering the whole value chain across the EV sector. As of 2021, NaaS had connected 290,000 charging piles, with an annual charging capacity of over 1,200 Gigawatt hours, accounting for about 18% of China's public charging market and eliminating 900,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. On June 13, 2022, NaaS Technology Inc. was officially listed on NASDAQ under the stock code NAAS.
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DISH WITH DAILY MAIL (KDAF) — Daily Mail’s Alicia Quarles joined Inside DFW to talk about the latest in entertainment headlines, including a report about coffee usage.
How much coffee should we be drinking? You might ask, mug in hand.
According to a report from the Daily Mail, one study says that if you drink between two-to-four cups of coffee per day, you will live longer.
The study cited in the report looked at 170,000 healthy British people in their 50’s. They looked at people who drank unsweetened coffee, sweetened coffee and no coffee.
Regardless of whether they sweetened their coffee or not, they found that people who consumed two-to-four cups of coffee lived longer.
For the full report, visit Daily Mail. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/dish-with-daily-mail-how-much-coffee-should-we-be-drinking/ | 2022-06-20T18:37:46Z |
Drowning of 2 boys in pool was ‘heartbreaking and terrible accident,’ police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - The deaths of two young boys found unresponsive in a backyard in a swimming pool was not the result of foul play, Kentucky police say.
Louisville Metro police said the drownings of the boys, who were cousins, appears to be “a heartbreaking and terrible accident.”
Officers were called to a home in Louisville around 6:30 p.m. Sunday after the boys, both younger than 12 years old, were found in the pool.
With police cars clearing a route to downtown, the boys were rushed to Norton Children’s Hospital by EMS. Attempts to save them were unsuccessful, WAVE reported.
The names of the boys have not been released by the Jefferson County Coroners Office.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Alabama Power Company has declared the regular quarterly dividends on the company's outstanding preferred stock as follows:
These dividends are for the quarter ending June 30, 2022, payable July 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2022.
Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides reliable, affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the state. Learn more at www.alabamapower.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Forma Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. ("Forma Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FMTX), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) via tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $20.00 in cash for each share of Forma Therapeutics common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.1 billion.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Forma Therapeutics' board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $20.00 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Forma Therapeutics' shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, the merger consideration is below the $30.50 median price target set by analysts, and at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $53 per share, $33.00 above the per-share merger consideration.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Simultaneous Implant of Spinal Fusion and Neuromodulation Devices in Chronic Lower Back Pain Patients
MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Justin Zenanko, CEO of SynerFuse, Inc., a Minneapolis-based medical device company, is pleased to announce completion last week of the company's groundbreaking procedure in a fifth patient in the company's proof-of-concept study. The patients have been implanted by Michael C. Park, MD, PhD, and Rohan Lall, MD, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. (See photo taken after the fifth surgery, left to right: Park, Lall, Zenanko, and SynerFuse Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Greg Molnar, Ph.D.).
"The implantation of the fifth patient in our proof-of-concept study is an important milestone for SynerFuse," said Zenanko. "Now that we have implanted five patients, the Data Safety Monitoring Board will be assembled to review the safety of the SynerFuse therapy concept. We're one step closer to demonstrating the viability of our non-narcotic solution for spinal fusion patients with chronic lower back pain."
The SynerFuse proof-of-concept study involves combining spinal fusion with the implant of a neurostimulator to provide stimulation of the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), a key nerve structure along the spine that can be targeted with neuromodulation to treat chronic neuropathic pain, to provide relief to patients suffering from chronic lower back pain (cLBP). Patients undergoing an initial spinal fusion, among other criteria, are eligible for the study. The proof-of-concept study supports the enrollment of up to 20 patients.
"Bringing this patient-focused therapy from concept to the fifth implant milestone is a true testament to collaboration within our company and with our surgeon and staff partners at the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center," said Molnar.
cLBP is defined as lower back pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer, even after an initial injury or underlying cause of acute lower back pain has been treated. With 500,000 procedures performed annually, spinal fusion remains a common treatment for spinal instability, albeit with a high incidence of residual neuropathic pain. The continuum of increasingly ineffective opioid treatments, additional interventions, and adjacent level spinal fusions leaves up to 40% of patients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), a condition resulting in significant, lingering neuropathic pain, costing the U.S. healthcare system $20B per year and significantly affecting the quality of life of patients.
SynerFuse is a Delaware corporation based in Minnesota—the heart of Medical Alley and the cradle of neuromodulation and medical device innovation. SynerFuse believes that individuals with cLBP/FBSS and their providers deserve a better option than spinal fusion alone. Even when spinal fusion is successful, it can often result in residual chronic neuropathic pain and use of addictive opioids. The company is working to create a new future of non-narcotic pain management for chronic low back pain with a patented therapy that integrates spinal fusion hardware and an active neuromodulation system. For more information on the company, please visit www.synerfuse.com.
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REPORT: Saints expected to sign former LSU Tiger Tyrann Mathieu
NEW ORLEANS (WAFB) - Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu is returning home, as he is expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Jacques Doucet interviewed Mathieu on March 30 about the possibility of joining the Saints. The full two-part interview is below.
Mathieu played high school football at St. Augustine and then starred as one of the top defensive backs in the country for the LSU Tigers from 2010-2011. The former Tiger was named the 2011 Chuck Bednarik Award winner, which is presented annually to the top defensive player in college football. He was also named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was a consensus All-American in 2011.
A native of New Orleans, Mathieu was drafted in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals and he has had a great career winning Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs and was named a three-time First Team All-Pro in 2015, 2019 and 2020, he was named a Second Team All-Pro in 2019.
In his nine years in the NFL, he has started 120 games, totaling 610 total tackles, with 524 solo tackles, 10 sacks, 41 tackles-for-loss, and 26 interceptions.
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Upstart, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 18, 2021 to May 9, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 12, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in UPST:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Upstart, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing a negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Upstart you have until July 12, 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 Upstart 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 UPST lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/upstart-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29689&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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14-year old taken to juvenile intake after making threats at public pool
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “An officer came over to me afterwards and got my statement and told me that he was charged with criminal threat because there was a gun in his backpack.”
This witness says she heard the comments Friday, from a teenaged boy at the Blaisdell Family Swim Complex and decided to act on her suspicions.
“I walked over to the lifeguard stand inside and told them what was going on and they decided to call the police,” the anonymous witness said. “I went back to the area where the kid still was and where my family was and I texted 911 his description and told them what was going on. Kind of watched him and kept an eye on him.”
A city spokesperson told 13 news officers responded and found a 14-year old with what turned out to be a pellet gun which is not considered a firearm. Still, the witness says this shows an important message.
“If you see something or hear something or know something, to say something. Had I not said something who knows how long he would’ve sat in that bathroom or what would have happened. It takes me back to the school shootings, it always comes out that somebody knew something but no one says anything and I think it is incredibly important to say something if something is off.”
To contact police, the witness says they decided to text TPD instead of making a pone call. They chose this alternative in order to not draw attention to herself with the teen still standing nearby. The text number for 911 is the same emergency number, 911.
The city also disclosed that the teen was cited for disorderly conduct and released to his parents.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MUFG, one of the world's leading financial groups, today announced that Hideaki "Hide" Takase has been appointed to the board of directors for MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation and its U.S. banking subsidiary, MUFG Union Bank, N.A., effective August 2, 2022. Mr. Takase succeeds Takayoshi "Taka" Futae, who has been a member of the board of directors since April 2022.
"On behalf of my fellow board members, we are pleased that Hide has been appointed to the board of directors," said Toby Myerson, lead independent director. "Hide's more than 30 years of successful banking experience in Japan, the U.S. and EMEA will be an important asset to the board and MUFG's Americas operations," Mr. Myerson continued. "Taka has been a trusted partner to me and to the board, and we have benefitted tremendously from his leadership and institutional knowledge. We wish him well with the next chapter of his very successful career."
In addition to serving as a board member, Mr. Takase is Managing Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer – International (COO-I) of MUFG and MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Deputy Chief Executive for the Global Commercial Banking Business Unit, positions he assumed in April 2022.
A seasoned banker with more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Takase has held a series of leadership positions both in Japan and overseas. He began his career in 1991 at The Mitsubishi Bank, a predecessor of MUFG Bank. He was seconded to the Japanese Bankers Association three times in his career to help manage issues related to the entire Japanese financial industry.
Mr. Takase's overseas experience includes more than seven years in the United States, most recently as General Manager of the MUFG Los Angeles Branch, and Head of Asian Corporate Banking (West) of MUFG Union Bank, beginning in 2015.
In June 2017, Mr. Takase returned to Tokyo to serve as Head of the Global Planning Division, and was assigned a leadership role to enhance global governance and business development. He led the team creating MUFG's Medium-Term Business Plan, including the establishment of the current MUFG global governance structure.
He also managed a team tasked with enhancing the alliance with partner banks in Asia, including the acquisition of PT Bank Danamon Indonesia, Tbk. Previously, Mr. Takase served as President of MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) in the Netherlands, and as Deputy Regional Executive for EMEA. As MBE President, he was responsible for enhancing the safety and soundness of MBE's business and operating platforms.
Mr. Takase holds a BA degree in Economics from Hitotsubashi University, and received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in 2012.
About Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.'s U.S. Operations including MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation
The U.S. operations of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups, has total assets of $332.4 billion at March 31, 2022. As part of that total, MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation (MUAH), a financial holding company, bank holding company, and intermediate holding company, has total assets of $159.2 billion at March 31, 2022. MUAH's main subsidiaries are MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and MUFG Securities Americas Inc. MUFG Union Bank, N.A. provides a wide range of financial services to consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. As of March 31, 2022, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. operated 297 branches, consisting primarily of retail banking branches in the West Coast states. MUFG Securities Americas Inc. is a registered securities broker-dealer which engages in capital markets origination transactions, domestic and foreign debt and equities securities transactions, private placements, collateralized financings, and securities borrowing and lending transactions. MUAH is owned by MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. MUFG Bank, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Canada. Visit www.unionbank.com or www.mufgamericas.com for more information.
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PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Collective Publishers announced today it will publish international peace and non-violence activist Arun Gandhi. Mr. Gandhi, the 5th grandson to Mahatma and Kasturba Gandhi, has been a lifelong leader in peacebuilding, having founded the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in 1991 at the Christian Brothers University in Memphis Tennessee. In this newly updated edition, Arun Gandhi reveals the inner world of the powerful woman behind her husband. Mr. Gandhi has spent nearly thirty years researching and compiling the remarkable history of his grandmother Kasturba Gandhi. This new edition is scheduled to release on August 15, 2022, in celebration of India's Independence Day.
Arun and and his late wife Sunanda spent their lives initiating projects for the social and economic uplifting of the oppressed using constructive programs, the backbone of Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence. The programs have transformed the lives of more than half a million people in over 300 villages and they still continue to grow.
About Global Collective Publishers:
Founded as an independent press in 2019, Global Collective's mission is to provide a platform for voices from around the world, crossing the borders of language, culture, and religion, to create a space where diverse communities can exchange stories that express their individual and shared sense of humanity through a variety of literary genres.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Andretti walked through the Formula One paddock quite literally going door-to-door. He wants into the most exclusive club in motorsports and figured pleading his case to the current team bosses was his best shot.
Andretti carried with him a white Miami Dolphins folder — he said he borrowed it from the promoters of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix last weekend — and inside was a piece of paper asking the 10 current F1 team leaders to support the addition of Andretti Global to the grid.
By the time he made it to the end of the paddock, Andretti’s chances seemed grim. He left his conversation with Red Bull principal Christian Horner — held in the outdoor, open area of Red Bull hospitality — with only two signatures. Horner did not sign.
Andretti didn’t even bother going next door to Mercedes, where boss Toto Wolff has not wavered in his opposition to adding teams because he believes that would dilute profits for those on the grid.
Andretti was discouraged but not defeated. By the time Sunday’s race began, he felt a lot better about his chances of returning the Andretti name to F1.
Andretti told The Associated Press he had an encouraging meeting with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. He said the same thing to new FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem when they spoke before the race.
“We finally have some direction,” Andretti told AP. “It’s the first time we’ve been given any direction on how to make this happen.”
Just when it seemed that Andretti had no shot at cracking the country club — there’s a $200 million buy-in fee — he was given hope. It had to have been encouraging that Sulayem, who was elected head of F1’s governing body in December, not only recognized Andretti but stopped to lean into his ear for an exchange in which Sulayem did most of the talking.
The Andretti effort to field an American team was the talk of F1’s first-ever race in Miami. The North American market has at last embraced the series — Sunday’s race on ABCwas the most-watched live F1 race in U.S. history — and Andretti wants to expand the famed racing name.
Mario Andretti, Michael’s father, is the 1978 F1 champion and one of the greatest drivers in motorsports history. But there has not been an American driver in F1 since Alexander Rossi in 2015. The only current American team is Haas F1, which is owned by California businessman Gene Haas, partially headquartered in North Carolina but does not employ any American drivers.
Michael Andretti, who spent the 1993 season commuting back and forth from the U.S. to Europe to drive for McLaren in F1, wants to put IndyCar driver Colton Herta of California in his seat.
Andretti maintains he’s committed to a true effort, and argues an American team with an American driver can only add to F1’s financial worth. He figures Andretti involvement will help all existing teams court North American sponsorship.
Wolff has yet to see any benefit to expanding the grid to anyone and estimates F1’s current successful teams have “put more than a billion into the Formula 1 projects over the years.”
“We have 10 entries today, we divide the prize fund among those 10 entries,” Wolff said. “If a team comes in, how can you demonstrate that you’re bringing in more money than it’s actually costing? The 11th team means a 10% dilution for everybody else. So, if one is able to demonstrate that, then we should all be sitting on the table and cheer for such an entry. But that hasn’t been demonstrated yet.”
Zak Brown, the head of McLaren Racing, joined Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi as the only F1 team leaders to sign Andretti’s form in Miami. Brown, a Californian, has a long relationship with the Andrettis and announced Tuesday he will let Mario Andretti drive a McLaren F1 car at the U.S. Grand Prix in October.
He believes Andretti Global would be a benefit.
“A very credible racing team with a credible brand, with the right resources, I think is additive to the sport,” Brown said. “That appears to be what Michael has put together. So, on that basis, we are supportive.”
Rossi said he he believes adding an American team “goes along with the expansion in the U.S.” There are two F1 races in the United States this year for the first time since 1984, and a 2023 trip to Las Vegas will make three American races on the schedule.
“An American team will directly generate interest in the U.S., and therefore, revenue,” Rossi said. “We need to demonstrate that it’s enough to compensate for the dilution that Toto was mentioning. Gut feeling? I think he would.”
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PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today issued the following statement from International President Thomas M. Conway after U.S. Steel announced plans to sell two blast furnaces at Granite City Works and informed the union of its intention to keep only one finishing mill active at the facility:
"U.S. Steel has established a trend in recent years of shutting down operations, as it has done at the Great Lakes facility in Detroit, Lone Star Steel in Texas, tubular operations in Ohio, and the company abandoned a previously announced major capital improvement project at the Mon Valley Works and announced the closing of its West Coast operations at UPI in California.
"The company continues to invest heavily in its non-union operations at Big River Steel in Arkansas, and management continues to point to their transition to EAF produced steel as the pathway to success while they shutter operations.
"The USW and U.S. Steel concluded a successful startup of an EAF operation in Birmingham, Alabama, at the Fairfield Works, and that's where the company should have continued to place additional EAF investments. Instead, they chose to double down their investment in their Arkansas facility.
"In its announcement regarding Granites City's future, the company callously failed to mention a word about the massive job loss or impact the decision will have on a skilled and loyal workforce, their families or their community.
"It is another tale in a long string of betrayals by the company, which now has permanently closed nearly two thirds of the assets it acquired from National Steel along with other acquisitions.
"The summer is coming and bringing with it the termination of the labor agreement between the parties. We will undoubtedly be talking about investment in our plants. The company should prepare itself for those discussions.
"We understand the vital importance of investment in our USW plants and the obligations to our members and their communities, even if the management at U.S. Steel doesn't. We have no intention of becoming the primary pig iron suppliers to their non-union operations."
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in manufacturing, metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in tech, public sector and service occupations.
Contact: Tony Montana – (412) 562-2592 or tmontana@usw.org
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. ("Gemini" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GMTX), in connection with the proposed merger of the Company with Disc Medicine, Inc. ("Disc"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, Gemini shareholders are expected to own approximately 28% of the combined company and Disc shareholders are expected to own approximately 72% of the combined company. Prior to the closing of the proposed merger, Company shareholders will be issued contingent value rights ("CVR's) representing the right to receive certain payments from proceeds received by the combined company, if any, related to pre-transaction legacy assets during the period ending one year following the closing of the merger.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Gemini's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Gemini's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Delivering a variety of point-of-care ultrasound training and professional development opportunities for clinicians, educators, administrators, and students
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy™, host of the 2022 POCUS World Conference, revealed more than 40 sessions available to event attendees. The theme for this year's conference, sponsored by Inteleos™, a non-profit community of medical professionals united in helping people gain the highest quality healthcare, is Imaging as Innovation: Transforming Patient Care Through Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Session highlights include:
- Integrating POCUS in Modular-Based Physician Assistant Programs: Conducted by Susan Raaymakers, this breakout session will explore the integration of POCUS into physician assistant (PA) programs, and how it is used to enhance student learning in anatomy, physiology, and clinical applications.
- Creating a Novel 3D-Printed Phantom to Simulate Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis: Conducted by Cassidy Miller, Taylor Terlizzese, and Louisa Weindruch, this breakout session will provide instructions to learners who want to create their own anatomically accurate phantom to utilize in their ultrasound guided pericardiocentesis practice.
- POCUS Changing Management of Helicopter Air Ambulance Patients: Conducted by Dr. William Krebs, this case-based breakout session will highlight ultrasound trends that are useful in critical care transport.
- Differential Diagnosis of Adnexal Masses on Ultrasound Using POCUS: Conducted by Dr. Kiran Chhabra and Suresh Kumar Chhabra, this breakout session will cover the use of POCUS in the diagnosis of adnexal masses with the use of grayscale and color Doppler aided by still images and videos.
- From the Field to ED: POCUS in Sports: Conducted by Andrew Graham, this small group discussion will focus on the impact of field ultrasound in determining appropriate return to activity stages and improving recovery times for athletes.
- Step-by-Step POCUS Training Program for Global Health: Conducted by Alicia Martin-Hirsel, this breakout session aims to empower clinicians to utilize ultrasound as a medical diagnostic tool for triage.
Pocus World attendees will be able to choose from over 40 educational sessions, networking activities, and 1-on-1 expert-led coaching sessions. Healthcare professionals, educators, administrators, and students interested in attending POCUS World can register here: https://cvent.me/E3odgm. This global virtual event will run September 16-17, 2022.
Inteleos™ is a non-profit certification organization that delivers rigorous assessments and cultivates a global community of professionals dedicated to the highest standards in healthcare and patient safety. Inteleos is the overarching governance and management organization for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™), and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™, which together represent over 124,000 certified medical professionals throughout the world. The Inteleos Foundation represents the philanthropic efforts for the organization.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a dedicated smart calendar that enables you to prioritize calendar content based on specific cultural, religious or military contexts," said an inventor, from Summerville, S.C., "so I invented THE RIVERS FLOW SYSTEM. My design helps you keep track of specific holidays, historical dates and other important events."
The patent-granted invention provides a unique design for a digital calendar. In doing so, it enables the user to select information for specific cultural, religious or military themes. As a result, it increases organization and it would offer a more focused and dedicated form of information. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CSK-174, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1125 per share and declared such dividend payable October 4, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2022.
Headquartered in Atlanta, The Aaron's Company, Inc. is a leading, technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions of appliances, electronics, furniture, and other home goods across its brands, Aaron's, BrandsMart U.S.A., BrandsMart Leasing, and Woodhaven. Aaron's offers a direct-to-consumer lease-to-own solution through its approximately 1,300 company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states and Canada, as well as its e-commerce platform. BrandsMart U.S.A. is one of the leading appliance and consumer electronics retailers in the southeast United States and one of the largest appliance retailers in the country with ten retail stores in Florida and Georgia. BrandsMart Leasing offers lease-to-own solutions to customers of BrandsMart U.S.A. Woodhaven is our furniture manufacturing division.
For more information, visit investor.aarons.com.
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MIAMI (AP) — The premier of the British Virgin Islands and the director of the Caribbean territory’s ports were arrested Thursday on drug smuggling charges in South Florida, federal authorities said.
Premier Andrew Alturo Fahie and Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard were taken into custody by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport and charged with conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to launder money, according to a criminal complaint. Maynard’s son, Kadeem Maynard, faces the same changes in the alleged scheme, according to the records.
“Anyone involved with bringing dangerous drugs into the United States will be held accountable, no matter their position,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said in a statement. “Today is yet another example of DEA’s resolve to hold corrupt members of government responsible for using their positions of power to provide a safe haven for drug traffickers and money launderers in exchange for their own financial and political gain.”
Fahie and Oleanvine Maynard had been at the airport to meet Mexican drug traffickers, who in reality were undercover DEA agents, to see a shipment of $700,000 in cash that BVI officials expected to receive for helping smuggle cocaine from Colombia to Miami and New York, the complaint said.
A DEA confidential source had previously met with Maynard and her son after being introduced by a group of self-proclaimed Lebanese Hezbollah operatives, according to the complaint. After Fahie became involved, it said, the BVI officials agreed to to let the smugglers bring the cocaine through the port at Tortola before continuing on to the U.S.
Governor Of The British Virgin Islands John Rankin released a statement clarifying that Thursday’s arrests in Florida were not connected to a Commission of Inquiry issued last year in the territory. That investigation was meant to focus on governance and corruption, not a criminal investigation into the illegal drug trade, Rankin said in a statement posted online.
It isn’t known whether the commission had found any suspected wrongdoing by Fahie or Maynard, but Rankin said he expects to have the results published urgently to avoid unnecessary speculation.
The British Virgin Islands, with a population about 35,000 people, is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean Sea, located east of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The governor is appointed by the queen, the territory’s ultimate executive authority, and acts on her behalf. The premier is the head of the government and is elected in a general election along with the other members of the ruling government. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/british-virgin-islands-officials-charged-in-drug-conspiracy/ | 2022-04-29T07:07:43Z |
SALADO — The lost and found at the Salado Public Library has taken on a new role over the past week, as it helps with the aftermath of the Cedar Valley tornado.
The EF-3 tornado not only caused damage to numerous homes, but spewed precious memories such as photos, documents and other items all over the surrounding area. To help reunite families with these memories, staff at the library has asked those cleaning up debris to bring them any such items.
A stuffed rabbit toy and a Christmas stocking were also found.
Jeanie Lively, director of the library, said staffers took the idea from one of their Facebook posts after finding out something similar was done after the Jarrell tornado in 1997.
On Friday, the library had only received about six items, but that number has since grown over the weekend.
“I know that there are some pictures we are looking at that … people will really miss,” Lively said. “So my hope is that we get everything home, to where they belong.”
People can drop off items at the library, 1151 N. Main St. in Salado, while the facility is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The library, Lively said, has mainly focused on taking in smaller items such as photographs and documents.
Larger items or clothes thrown by the storm onto nearby properties have not been taken by the library due to a lack of space.
“We have a lot of photographs, probably more photographs than anything,” Lively said. “They are everything from photographs of parties to school portraits and things like that.”
Those who have brought in items did so because of a sense of community, Lively said.
While the library has received many photos and personal items, Lively said nobody has yet claimed items from the lost and found.
“We haven’t had anyone yet that has found anything, but we have had people looking through,” Lively said. “I think they are still probably in the earliest stages of the recovery so they haven’t had a chance to think about something like this yet.”
The Harker Heights Police Department has also looked to reunite families with their memories, posting photos they have found onto their Facebook page. The post said that the photos were found in the yard of a home around the time of the storm.
To learn more, call the department at 254-953-5400.
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The Easton, MD system will transform up to 550 annual tons of CO2 equivalent of otherwise flared methane into useful energy
OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qnergy Inc. (www.qnergy.com), a leading methane abatement solutions provider and foremost manufacturer of clean, reliable, electric power utilizing Stirling engine technologies, announced today its first ever landfill deployment to abate methane, create clean electrical energy, and generate voluntary carbon credits.
Working in partnership with Maryland Environmental Service (MES) (www.menv.com) and Maryland Energy Administration's (www.energy.maryland.gov) OPEN Energy program, Qnergy installed its PowerGen5650, a leading methane abatement product in the natural gas industry, to capture and convert low methane content landfill biogas into electricity. Installed at the Midshore I Landfill in Easton, MD., the unit will deliver up to 5.6kW of electrical power for onsite operational use along with reduced energy cost from otherwise flared gas. MES operates the landfill in Easton and one in Ridgely, MD on behalf of Caroline, Kent, Talbot, and Queen Anne's counties, as part of an 80-year solid waste agreement.
"We are excited to expand our Methane Abatement Program to landfills." Said Dr. Ory Zik, Qnergy's Chief Executive Officer. "The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and EPA focus on converting methane pollution into useful energy and this is where our generators are the best system of emission reductions ("BSER")."
MES Executive Director, Dr. Charles Glass added, "The installation of the Qnergy generator is the first step toward demonstrating the ability to use an otherwise lost byproduct at municipal solid waste landfills. MES is pleased to work with Qnergy and our county partners on the Eastern Shore, reducing methane emissions and supporting Maryland's aggressive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions goals."
"As the first completed project under our recently launched Open Energy Grant Program, we are excited to know the benefits will help to leverage the state's landfills, promote clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions", said Dr. Mary Beth Tung, Director of the Maryland Energy Administration. "We look forward to seeing replicas of this project on landfills across Maryland that support a variety of clean energy technologies."
The project demonstrates an alternative to simple flaring, that even lower concentration landfill biogas methane can be productively converted into useful electricity and heat, and improve GHG emissions.
Qnergy (q-ner–gy) is growing exponentially by providing unique power products that transform untreated methane into reliable electricity solutions for mission critical applications. With Qnergy, methane from distributed sources like gas fields, landfills, wastewater, and farms, are effectively converted into useful power and energy. For more information see: www.qnergy.com.
Media contact: Kevin Pang, kevin.pang@qnergy.com
MES employs over 700 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic Region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region's most complex environmental challenges. For more information see www.menv.com.
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) advises the governor and general assembly on all energy matters, promoting affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy. MEA develops and administers programs and policy to support and expand all sectors of the state's economy while benefiting all Marylanders and implementing legislation. For more information see: www.energy.maryland.gov.
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SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with B Medical Systems to develop and launch an airline-specific passive temperature-controlled solution for the transportation of life-saving drugs, vaccines and high-value pharmaceuticals.
Etihad Cargo will collaborate with Luxembourg-based manufacturer and global distributor of medical refrigeration devices B Medical Systems to develop sustainable temperature-controlled container units that utilise passive cooling technology to retain temperatures from -80 to 25 degrees Celsius for up to five days without requiring an external power source, thereby reducing carbon emissions, with load capabilities ranging from two to 1,500 litres. The containers' robust design and multi-use capabilities enable an operational life of over ten years.
Martin Drew, Etihad Aviation Group's Senior Vice President – Sales & Cargo, said, "Etihad Cargo is the first airline globally to collaborate with a partner to develop and launch units specifically tailored to air transportation. Partnering with B Medical Systems is the latest step by Etihad Cargo to achieve its sustainability targets. By replacing legacy active cold chain air transportation containers with aviation-specific units that consume less energy, Etihad Cargo is future-proofing the transportation of pharmaceuticals, providing a better solution for Etihad Cargo's customers, the aviation industry and the environment."
Jesal Doshi, Deputy CEO of B Medical Systems, said, "The transportation of temperature-sensitive specimens needs a robust cold chain. Etihad Cargo's operational knowledge along with our expertise in creating quality medical cold chain solutions will enable us to develop aviation-specific sustainable units for the safe, effective, and environmentally friendly transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and specimens."
Etihad Cargo is participating in the BIO International Convention as part of a high-profile Abu Dhabi delegation headed by H.E. Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). The delegation is visiting the USA to explore prospects for collaboration within the healthcare sector and, more specifically, life sciences to establish sustainable mechanisms that empower the healthcare sector in both countries as well as showcase Abu Dhabi's distinguished healthcare ecosystem.
Powered by a solid infrastructure and advanced healthcare ecosystem, partnership opportunities across the biopharmaceutical and healthcare value chain in Abu Dhabi continue to emerge as a result of the sector's robust growth potential. Abu Dhabi has been leading the transformation of the regional healthcare ecosystem by leveraging sciences and technology, positioning itself as a global life sciences hub and incubator for healthcare innovation.
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Conversational AI platform receives differentiated rating in product vision and use cases criteria in report by Independent Research Firm
TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ada, on a mission to help the world's most innovative brands automate their most valuable interactions, today announced its inclusion within Forrester's latest conversational AI industry report, The Forrester New Wave™: Conversation Automation Solutions, Q3 2022. Forrester's New Wave report evaluates emerging technologies and helps B2B marketers to select the right partner for their conversation automation solution needs. In response to the growth of the B2B Conversation Automation Solution (CAS) market over the last five years, as brands seek to exceed customer expectations without increasing costs, Forrester identified and evaluated 10 service providers across 10 criteria.
Ada received a differentiated rating — the highest score possible — in two criteria: product vision and use cases. Customers praised Ada's solution's comprehensive, customizable offering, with bots that are easy to train and on the org chart. The report also states that Ada "supports inbound and outbound event-triggered conversations in more than 100 languages."
"Forrester's coverage of the Conversation Automation Solution space is timely, as we increasingly see strong interest from brands around the world who are seeking to vastly improve the way they efficiently connect with and serve their customers," said Mike Gozzo, Chief Product Officer at Ada. "We're very pleased to be recognized as a strong performer by Forrester and continue to be devoted to our mission of empowering brands to treat each of their customers like a VIP through purposeful automation."
The criteria for the report included use cases, conversation design, conversation delivery, conversation agents, orchestration, human-machine collaboration, performance insights, product vision, roadmap, and market approach. For these criteria, vendors were expected to meet or exceed industry benchmarks to offer comprehensive and purpose-built conversational solutions that anticipate and address the needs of B2B organizations interacting with diverse and empowered audiences throughout the customer lifecycle.
Ada recently unveiled several key updates to its platform. At Ada Interact, the company's flagship customer event, Ada announced it was launching automated voice interactions, enabling CX leaders to design and deliver seamless AI-powered phone support from the same no-code builder customers are already using to build chat and messaging experiences. With these new capabilities, brands could enable customers to begin an interaction on voice, get detailed information via SMS, and then receive the call transcript via email.
Meanwhile, Ada's Smart Search tool became available to all brands using Salesforce Knowledge, with an added feature to support multilingual articles. With these and additional updates to legacy features, brands are better empowered to deliver value immediately, ensuring a seamless experience for customers, no matter their preferred language of interaction. , Ada's industry-leading machine learning capabilities were further boosted with improvements to Training Suggestions, which significantly speeds up time-to-value by reducing the time and effort needed to train and maintain an AI platform.
For a copy of The Forrester New Wave™: Conversation Automation Solutions, Q3, 2022 report, please visit: https://bit.ly/3S36U64
To learn more about Ada, visit: www.ada.cx.
Ada is an Automated Brand Interaction company that bridges the gap between brands and the people they care about. The world's most innovative brands, like Zoom, Facebook, and Square, use Ada's award-winning platform to automate their most valuable interactions, bringing a true VIP experience to every customer. The digital-first company was born in Canada and now serves brands and people worldwide.
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- 2023 Palisade Flagship SUV Offers Fresh Exterior and Interior Design
- New Convenience Technologies: 12-inch Navigation, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Digital Key 2 Touch, New Bluelink Features and Driver's Ergo-Motion Seat
- New Palisade XRT Model Features a Rugged, Outdoors-Oriented Appearance
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai has released pricing for the new 2023 Palisade SUV, including its new XRT model. For the 2023 model year, the enhanced Palisade delivers a bold, premium presence with an upscale interior, advanced technologies, new convenience features and safety content. This further establishes the Palisade's reputation as the ultimate family and road trip vehicle. Palisade will also offer a new, dark-themed, rugged XRT model to complement the existing Santa Fe and Tucson XRT models in the Hyundai SUV line-up.
2023 Hyundai Palisade Pricing
New, Rugged Palisade XRT Model
The Palisade XRT FWD, in addition to the SEL FWD Equipment, adds:
- Dark 20-inch wheels with rugged styling
- Rugged lower bumpers and skid plate accents
- Rugged lower door garnish
- Dark grille finish
- Black roof side rails
- Cross rails
- Body colored outside door handles
- Power sunroof
- Black H-Tex™ leatherette seating surfaces
The Palisade XRT AWD, in addition to the XRT FWD Equipment, adds:
- HTRAC ® All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- HTRAC® liftgate badge
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- SNOW mode
- TOW mode
- AWD lock
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ARQQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"); and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. you have until July 5, 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 Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. 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 ARQQ lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/arqit-quantum-inc-f-k-a-centricus-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form?id=26968&from=4.
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Sales up 73% year-over-year and up 42% sequentially
PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES, "SenesTech" or the "Company"), (www.senestech.com) the rodent fertility control experts and inventors of the only EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats, ContraPest®, today announced record second quarter 2022 product sales, with sales increasing 73% compared to the second quarter in the prior year, and up 42% sequentially from the first quarter of 2022. The second quarter represented a new quarterly record for SenesTech, with June being the highest revenue month ever.
Sales growth during the quarter was led by increases in the Company's e-commerce solutions, continued traction within zoos and animal sanctuaries, deployment of ContraPest at two campuses of a major Silicon Valley technology company, deployment into a county homeless encampment, and continued expansion in poultry facilities. The poultry expansion is being driven by the launch of the novel and patent pending Elevate Bait System™ with ContraPest ("Elevate") as both new and existing customers add the system to their pest management programs.
Elevate, the first product of its kind specifically designed to address rat problems in above-ground locations, commenced shipments on June 15th following a slight delay due to supply chain disruptions. In just the final nine business days of the quarter, Elevate shipments totaled 1,500 units, with customers primarily coming from the agribusiness segment. The Company believes Elevate will help key agricultural customers better meet their needs of addressing roof rats, which species characteristically reside above ground, especially in the rafters of barns, granaries and storage and manufacturing facilities. The Elevate system, with its suspended bait station, is revolutionary within the pest control industry, which typically utilizes traditional bait boxes to deliver pesticides and other products. The system is designed to permit easy drop in and replacement of new 8-ounce bottles of ContraPest, reducing servicing time and cost.
The Company's e-commerce platform continues to be a key driver of growth for SenesTech, representing 55% sequential revenue growth and contributing nearly 50% of overall sales during the second quarter. The e-commerce growth is being driven by its marketing initiatives, including the award-winning "Operation Rat Race" campaign, resulting in consistent increases in traffic, as well as increased website functionality. In particular, the state of California, which recently implemented the Ecosystems Protection Act of 2021, banning the use of commonly used second-generation anticoagulant poisons under many circumstances, saw e-commerce sales more than double sequentially from the first quarter of 2022.
The zoos and sanctuaries segment continues to be a key early adopting segment for ContraPest, where the Company has grown the vertical over 300% in the past 12 months, with nearly 70 current customers. ContraPest has been shown in multiple, independent deployments to be effective when used alone or in conjunction with other integrated pest management (IPM) tools, with efficacy improvements of up to more than 90% over the use of traditional IPM methods. This makes ContraPest a logical choice for deployments in zoos and sanctuaries where traditional methods are falling short and where there is a heightened risk of non-target species exposure. A recent and significant win in one of the 5 largest zoos in the country was the successful breeding, egg recovery, and hatching of endangered birds in the aviary. This had been impossible for the past few years due to a rat infestation and subsequent predation of eggs before they could be collected. The zoo staff credits the addition of ContraPest to their IPM as what allowed them to finally get the rat population under control. This success is important not only to the birds in the aviary, but as a demonstrated tool that can contribute to the conservation of threatened species. Additionally, the Company has developed customized programs for zoos and sanctuaries with targeted advertising and sales efforts and expects the addition of Elevate to accelerate growth into this market going forward.
"The second quarter represents another quarter of record quarterly sales and strong sequential growth of 42% from the most recent quarter," said Ken Siegel, SenesTech's Chief Executive Officer. "With Elevate now available nationwide, coupled with strong e-commerce return on ad spend metrics, and increasing adoptions across a wide variety of industry segments, I believe we are well positioned to continue to grow adoption in the quarters to come."
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Revenue during Q2 2022 was approximately $277,000 compared to approximately $160,000 in Q2 2021, an increase of 73%; and compared to approximately $195,000 in Q1 2022, a sequential increase of 42%.
- Gross profit during Q2 2022 was approximately $136,000 or 49% of total revenue, compared to approximately $41,000, or 26% of total revenue, in Q2 2021.
- Net loss during Q2 2022 was $(2.6) million, compared with a net loss of $(1.7) million for Q2 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss, which is a non-GAAP measure of operating performance, for Q2 2022 was $(2.3) million compared to $(2.1) million in Q2 2021.
- Cash at the end of June 2022 was approximately $5.0 million.
Use of Non-GAAP Measure
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. However, this measure is not intended to be a substitute for those financial measures reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has been included because management believes that, when considered together with the GAAP figures, it provides meaningful information related to our operating performance and liquidity and can enhance an overall understanding of financial results and trends. Adjusted EBITDA may be calculated by us differently than other companies that disclose measures with the same or similar term. See our attached financials for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to the nearest GAAP measure.
Conference Call Details
Date and Time: Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 5:00 pm ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 308-3351 or (412) 317-5407.
Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://senestech.investorroom.com/.
Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available for seven days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, replay access code 4931404. A webcast replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://senestech.investorroom.com/ for 90 days or https://app.webinar.net/5V6e8Kw8A01.
About SenesTech
We are "The Pest Control Difference" for the 21st century. We are rodent fertility control specialists fueled by our passion to create a healthy environment by virtually eliminating rodent pest populations. We keep an inescapable truth in mind. Two rats and their descendants can be responsible for the birth of up to 15,000 pups after a year. We invented ContraPest ® , the only U.S. EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats. ContraPest ® fits seamlessly into all integrated pest management programs, greatly improving the overall goal of effective rat management. We strive for clean cities, efficient businesses and happy households – with a product that was designed to be effective and sustainable without killing rats. At SenesTech, we don't just eliminate rats. We make a better world.
For more information visit https://senestech.com/ and https://contrapeststore.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, our belief that Elevate will help key agricultural customers better meet their needs of addressing roof rats that reside above ground, especially in the rafters of barns, granaries and storage and manufacturing facilities; our belief that the Elevate system is revolutionary within the pest control industry; our belief that the efficacy of ContraPest makes it a logical choice for deployments in zoos and sanctuaries where traditional methods are falling short and where there is a heightened risk of non-target species exposure; our expectation that the addition of Elevate will accelerate growth into the zoos and sanctuaries vertical going forward; our belief that interest is strong in Elevate and should provide us with the platform to penetrate into a number of key markets, particularly agriculture, that are looking for a solution that allows for the Targeting of roof rates where they live, eat and breed, which most times is in the rafters of their various buildings and structures; approval to sell Elevate by the state of California should bode well for further adoption in the second half of the year; our belief that it is evident that we are making traction in positioning ContraPest as a key component of an integrated pest management program; and our belief that we are well positioned to continue to grow adoption in the quarters to come. Forward-looking statements may describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and are often, but not always, made through the use of words such as "believe," "may," "future," "plan," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "eventually," "project," "estimate," "continuing," "intend" and similar words or phrases. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the impacts and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the successful commercialization of our products, market acceptance of our products, regulatory approval and regulation of our products and other factors and risks identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.
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STOCKHOLM, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia today announced results from the PanFAM-1 study. The PanFAM-1 study is a prospective, multi-center, investigational study, designed to assess the performance of the IMMray™ PanCan-d test in early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in high-risk populations. The IMMray™ PanCan-d test met its primary endpoint of test specificity comparable to imaging in the study. Sensitivity, however, could not be evaluated due to the low number of PDACs among study participants.
"We aimed for more tangible results of the PanFAM-1 study, which are partly inconclusive due to a variety of factors related to the execution of the clinical trial compared with original study design. The PanFAM-1 clinical study was also impacted by the COVID pandemic, when many hospitals were closed for the routine surveillance or screening of patients, as many others in the industry have experienced", said Philipp Mathieu, CEO and President of Immunovia AB.
Analysis of the sensitivity of IMMray™ PanCan-d in the PanFAM-1 study was confounded by the unexpectedly low 0.2% prevalence of PDAC in the PanFAM-1 cohort, which was lower than the c.1% prevalence in this risk group observed in other studies1, 2 and was lower than the prevalence assumed in the study design. In addition, the execution of the study was compromised by the following factors:
- The COVID pandemic significantly impacted the recruitment and monitoring of patients
- Insufficient number of serial blood draws and/or imaging for each patient
- Failure to provide a quality/accuracy assessment of imaging results
Philipp Mathieu, CEO and President of Immunovia AB, continues: "We are very grateful to the patients, clinicians and hospitals who participated in this study. In close collaboration with key opinion leaders and participating study sites we are currently analyzing the important learnings from PanFAM-1 which together with our ongoing discussions with payers will inform the way forward in establishing further clinical validation in this risk group."
Analysts, investors and media are invited to a webcast and teleconference, today Monday, June 27, at 13:00 pm CET for a presentation of the outcome and learnings from the PanFAM-1 study. For details, see the end of the press release.
PanFAM-1, background and details
PanFAM-1 was the first prospective, multi-center trial initiated by Immunovia in 2016, with the goal of evaluating the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the IMMray™ PanCan-d test in individuals at high risk for developing familial or hereditary pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in comparison to conventional imaging.
Individuals enrolled in PDAC surveillance programs were planned to receive imaging and clinical evaluation at least once per year consistent with the study center's protocol (MRI, EUS or CT) and had a blood draw every 6 months. As an observational study, blood samples were frozen and stored until the IMMray™ PanCan-d test was clinically validated.
Samples were collected at 23 sites in the US (14) and Europe (9), with 3,457 blood samples collected from 1,255 participants between January 2016 and November 2021. Sites in the U.S. contributed over 2,300 blood samples from two third of the study participants, with a median observation period of 1-2 years. The IMMray™ PanCan-d results for US participants were in line with those reported for the US PanFAM-1 subjects in the blind validation (88.8% negative, 9.5% borderline, and 1.7% positive) [Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology, 2022; doi.10.14309/ctg.0000000000000468].
Statistical comparison of specific imaging findings and IMMray™ PanCan-d results is ongoing to examine trends in IMMray™ PanCan-d results relative to specific germline mutations, family histories, and imaging findings at the direction of the Principal Investigators in this study. Independent analysis of the PanFAM-1 results was conducted by Biostatisticians at the Biostatistical and Epidemiological Data Analysis Center (BEDAC) at Boston University School of Public Health.
1 Overbeek KA, Levink IJ, Koopmann BDM et al. Long-term yield of pancreatic cancer surveillance in high-risk individuals. Gut. 2022;71:1152-1160.
2 Overbeek KA, Goggins MG, Dbouk M et al. Timeline of development of pancreatic cancer and implications for successful early detection in high-risk individuals. Gastroenterol. 2022;162:772-785.
Details for webcast and teleconference
Analysts, investors and media are invited to a webcast and teleconference today, Monday June 27 at 13:00 pm CET. The presentation slides will be available at www.immunovia.com.
The presentation will be held in English and be followed by a Q&A session. You are welcome to join via webcast or phone, see details below.
Telephone numbers and webcast
Ring any of the numbers below to participate via telephone. Please dial in a few minutes before the presentation starts.
Sweden: +46850510031
United Kingdom: +442071070613
United States: +16315705613
Link to the webcast: https://creo-live.creomediamanager.com/806a27cb-a49a-4fa9-b7e7-3ac9fd7a4795
To ask questions, it is necessary to dial in. A recording of the presentation will be available on Immunovia's website.
For more information, please contact:
Philipp Mathieu
CEO and President
philipp.mathieu@immunovia.com
Tobias Bülow
Senior Director Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
tobias.bulow@immunovia.com
+4673663574
This is information that Immunovia is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:30 CET June 27, 2022.
About Immunovia
Immunovia AB is a diagnostic company with the vision to revolutionize blood-based diagnostics and increase survival rates for patients with cancer.
Our first product, IMMray™ PanCan-d is the only blood test currently available specifically for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. The test has unmatched clinical performance. Commercialization of IMMray™ PanCan-d started in August 2021 in the USA and IMMray™ PanCan-d is offered as a laboratory developed test (LDT) exclusively through Immunovia, Inc. For more information see: www.immunoviainc.com
Immunovia collaborates and engages with healthcare providers, leading experts and patient advocacy groups globally to make this test available to all high-risk pancreatic cancer groups.
The USA, the first market in which IMMray™ PanCan-d is commercially available, is the world's largest market for the detection of pancreatic cancer with an estimated value of more than USD 4 billion annually.
Immunovia's shares (IMMNOV) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit: www.immunovia.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National probate and inheritance dispute law firm RMO LLP announced today the addition of Brian McDonnell, who will serve as the firm's Director of Strategy and Business Operations.
As Director of Strategy and Business Operations, McDonnell will oversee the office management, financial, and administrative operations of RMO LLP, working alongside the firm's CEO, Managing Partner and leadership team. In support of RMO LLP's continued national expansion, McDonnell will also focus on executing the firm's strategic growth initiatives.
RMO LLP Founder and CEO Scott Rahn said, "Brian's addition demonstrates our commitment to our strategic growth initiative, and will give our probate litigation team the ability to continue to focus on maintaining our reputation for getting clients better results sooner for less legal spend."
McDonnell brings over 15 years of experience in the legal industry, leading with an empathetic and efficacious approach in integrating firm strategy initiatives and office management. Prior to his new role at RMO LLP, McDonnell served as the Infrastructure Practice Group Operations Manager at Nossaman LLP in Los Angeles, where he worked to develop and execute strategic planning for the firm's nationally and internationally recognized Infrastructure Practice Group. He earned his BA at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
RMO LLP provides personal, cost-effective inheritance dispute services to individual and institutional clients. The firm's attorneys focus on probate litigation involving contested trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship matters. RMO has offices serving clients with probate disputes throughout California, Florida, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information, please visit https://rmolawyers.com/.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — For more than two decades, California’s Orange County has debated whether to build a seaside plant to convert the Pacific Ocean’s salt water into drinking water in hopes of buffering against droughts like the one now gripping the nation’s most populous state.
Now, the $1.4 billion proposal by Poseidon Water faces a critical review Thursday by the California Coastal Commission, which is tasked with protecting California’s scenic shores.
Poseidon and its supporters, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, contend the Huntington Beach plant will produce 50 million gallons of water a day that are crucial to help weather cutbacks on state and federal water supplies following years of drought. Newsom, a Democrat, recently told the Bay Area News Group editorial board that a denial would be a “big setback” and “we need more tools in the damn tool kit” to address drought.
But environmental groups and the Coastal Commission’s staff, which reviewed the plan, oppose it. They argue it will damage marine life by killing tiny organisms that form the base of the ocean’s food web. They also say it’s vulnerable to flooding and other hazards. And some in the water industry say the cost of desalinated water is too high and isn’t needed in an area with access to cheaper sources.
“The ocean is not our reservoir. We don’t own its contents,” said Susan Jordan, executive director of the California Coastal Protection Network and member of the Stop Poseidon coalition. “It belongs to the planet, but they’re using it as their personal piggybank and it is not a piggybank. It needs to be protected.”
California has spent most of the last 15 years in drought conditions. Its normal wet season that runs from late fall to the end of winter was especially dry this year and as a result 95% of the state is classified as in severe drought.
Newsom last summer urged residents to cut consumption by 15%, but since then water usage has dropped by only about 3%. Some areas have begun instituting generally mild restrictions, in most cases limiting how many days lawns can be watered. More stringent restrictions are likely later in the year.
Much of California’s water comes from melting snow and with a far below normal snowpack, state officials have told water agencies they will receive only 5% of what they’ve requested from state water supplies beyond what’s needed for critical activities like drinking and bathing.
The idea of desalination has been debated for decades in Huntington Beach, a coastal community southeast of Los Angeles known as “Surf City USA” that relies on its sands and waves for tourism. These days, discussion of the project has also centered around the impact of climate change on regional water supplies and on sea level rise in the low-lying coastal area where the plant would be built.
Desalination takes ocean water and removes salt and other elements to make it drinkable. Those elements are discharged back into the sea, while the water can be channeled directly to consumers or used to replenish a groundwater basin. The country’s largest seawater desalination plant is already operating in nearby San Diego County, and there are also coastal plants in Florida.
More than two decades ago, Poseidon proposed building two desalination plants — the one in San Diego County, and one in Huntington Beach. The San Diego County plant was approved and built, and desalinated water now accounts for 10% of San Diego County Water District ‘s water supplies.
But the Huntington Beach project has faced numerous delays. In 2013, the Coastal Commission voiced concerns that the proposed use of intake structures to quickly draw in large volumes of water from the ocean would damage marine life. Poseidon, which is owned by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, conducted additional studies and resubmitted the plan with a proposal to mitigate marine damage through restoration of nearby wetlands.
Thursday’s commission hearing is seen by the project’s supporters and opponents as do or die. Last month, staff members for the panel issued a 200-page report opposing the project, arguing it fails to adhere to marine life protection policies and policies aimed at minimizing hazards from tsunamis and rising sea levels.
Orange County has an ample groundwater basin and recycles wastewater, making the region less dependent on imported water than San Diego. The Orange County Water District, which has said it intends to buy Poseidon’s water, manages the basin that helps meet about 75% of the water demand in the heavily populated northern and central areas of the county that are home to 2.5 million people.
Poseidon contends the county would still benefit by locking in a drought-proof source but critics argue the area can do without it and would be better served economically and environmentally by focusing more on recycling, noting an expansion of the county’s renowned wastewater recycling program is already under way.
“It’s diversifying our supply as an insurance policy,” said Jessica Jones, Poseidon’s communications director. She said the benefits would stretch beyond coastal California to inland communities and other states that could gain increased access to imported water supplies once Orange County can count on desalinated water.
Steve Sheldon, the water district’s president, said he was confident other water agencies also would be interested in the water once it was a sure thing. Desalinated water is more expensive now, but Sheldon said he expects the cost of imported water to also rise over time.
“Water reserves are dwindling low,” Sheldon said. “This plant can be built within four years and I know of no other project that can come online in at least a decade.”
But Paul Cook, general manager of the Irvine Ranch Water District — one of Orange County’s water retailers — said he doesn’t see a need for the water in a county that has ample and diverse water sources of its own. He said he doesn’t want to buypricey and unnecessary desalinated water for his customers, driving up household water bills.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acuant, a GBG company and leading identity verification provider, announced a new integration with Ping Identity (NYSE: PING), the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, leveraging PingOne DaVinci, a no-code identity orchestration service. The partnership will offer Acuant's best-in-class solutions to enable customization of Know Your Customer (KYC) and identity proofing for a diverse range of customers in various industries.
Acuant joins a growing network of technology partners developing integrations with PingOne DaVinci through the Ping Identity Global Technology Partner Program. Partner solutions that integrate with PingOne DaVinci deliver an improved customer experience in a fraction of the time through easy drag-and-drop design of digital user journeys across multiple applications and ecosystems.
"Continued expansion of the digital economy and evolving threats command the need for businesses and consumers to establish trust on demand. This means truly knowing who you are doing business with and enabling secure transactions from any location, at any time," said Christina Luttrell, Chief Executive Officer, GBG Americas (Acuant and IDology). "We are excited to partner with Ping Identity to empower businesses with the best in fraud-fighting technology."
For more than 20 years, Acuant has worked with leading global partners in every major industry to secure, scale and streamline trusted transactions. Acuant's integration with PingOne DaVinci delivers access to a complete Identity Proofing Suite for KYC, EDD, CIP and ongoing fraud and risk management. AI-powered identity verification, regulatory compliance(AML/KYC) and digital identity solutions deliver unparalleled accuracy and efficiency that balance security with customer experience. The result is the most accurate risk-decisioning that allows businesses to move faster and deliver the best experience across all channels.
"Ping Identity is committed to expanding our technology partner ecosystem to deliver better, more frictionless customer experiences," said Loren Russon, the SVP of product management at Ping Identity. "Our partnership with Acuant leverages PingOne DaVinci's seamless orchestration to ensure dynamic user journeys are delivered quickly and efficiently at every stage of the user journey."
For more information on Acuant's work with Ping Identity visit the Integration Directory.
Acuant, a GBG company, powers trust in the digital world. Acuant's Trusted Identity Platform improves every customer journey (onboarding, monitoring, re-using and sharing digital identities) allowing businesses and governments to fight fraud and manage risk in one place. Omnichannel, AI-powered identity verification and KYC/AML solutions deliver actionable insights and operational efficiency. Built to be privacy minded and inclusive, Acuant technology is accessible to all demographics globally and has the industry's largest identity document library. Facilitating millions of transactions in over 200 countries and territories daily, Acuant is trusted by industry leaders in finance, crypto, retail, healthcare, gaming, hospitality and more.
At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. That's digital freedom. We let enterprises combine our best-in-class identity solutions with third-party services they already use to remove passwords, prevent fraud, support Zero Trust, or anything in between. This can be accomplished through a simple drag-and-drop canvas. That's why more than half of the Fortune 100 choose Ping Identity to protect digital interactions from their users while making experiences frictionless.
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Royals share photos in honour of Archie’s 3rd birthday
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TORONTO (CTV Network) — The Queen, Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent birthday wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie.
Archie is celebrating his third birthday Friday in California with his parents and younger sister Lilibet, while members of the Royal Family took to social media to mark the occasion.
The Royal Family Twitter account, which represents Her Majesty, paid tribute to the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with a brief birthday message.
“Wishing Archie Mountbatten-Windsor a very happy 3rd Birthday!” read the tweet, which was accompanied by a photo of the Queen’s first encounter with Archie, just days after his birth on May 6, 2019 at Windsor Castle.
In the picture, Meghan holds Archie, wrapped in a white blanket, while her mother Doria Ragland, Prince Harry, Prince Philip and the Queen smile down at the youngster.
In celebrating his birthday, Prince William and Kate shared a photo of Archie taken during his christening in July 2019, which includes the Cambridges, the Sussexes, Ragland, Prince Charles and Camilla, and Princess Diana’s sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes. They shared the same photo on Archie’s birthday last year.
“Wishing Archie a very happy 3rd Birthday today,” reads the post.
Prince Charles and Camilla also shared a message for Prince Harry and Meghan’s son on Twitter. However, instead of posting their own photo with Archie, their official account, Clarence House, retweeted the message shared by the Queen’s social media, adding: “Happy Birthday Archie!” Archie, who is seventh in line to the throne, has not seen any of his royal relatives since the family’s move to California in 2020, hence the sharing of previously seen photographs. The toddler was last in the U.K. in the autumn of 2019, before the Sussexes left to spend Christmas in Canada.
Prince Harry and Meghan visited the Queen at Windsor Castle in April on their way to the Netherlands to attend the Invictus Games in their first joint visit to the U.K. since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S.
However, Archie did not come for the visit and remained in California. Harry has said it is not safe for his family to return to the U.K. without police protection.
Senior members of the Royal Family are given taxpayer-funded police protection, but Harry lost that when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago. The couple said their decision was due to what they described as unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.
While the Queen hasn’t been able to see Archie in person for several years due to this and the COVID-19 pandemic, Prince Harry has previously said that the two have interacted virtually via Zoom video calls.
The Queen has yet to meet Prince Harry and Meghan’s daughter, her namesake, 10-month-old Lilibet.
Prince Harry previously told NBC’s “Today” show that he and Meghan want to return to the U.K. with their kids for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, but said “security issues” could get in the way.
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K-State moves to honor philanthropic family with Morris Olympic Training Facility
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - K-State has moved to honor the Jim Bob Morris family through the naming of the new Morris Olympic Training Facility pending approval from the Board of Regents.
In honor of the longtime support of Jim Bob Morris and his family, Kansas State University Athletics Director Gene Taylor says the new Olympic Training Facility will forevermore be known as the Morris Family Olympic Training Center. The move to honor the family is pending approval by the Kansas Board of Regents.
K-State said a native of Bloomington, Ill., Morris provided the lead philanthropic gift to support the new center, which broke ground in December 2021. The Center is scheduled to open just in time for the 2023 season.
“This will be a world-class facility that benefits a large number of Wildcat student-athletes, and our family is extremely excited to help make it a reality,” Morris said. “For all Olympic sport student-athletes to have their own training facility is a pivotal step in providing K-State student-athletes a first-class experience and to have our name on the building is a tremendous honor.”
The University noted that the training center will dramatically enhance the student-athlete experience with a state-of-the-art Mental Health and Wellness area, nutrition and refueling station, a Sports Medicine Rehab space, as well as a 14,000 square foot strength and conditioning center.
“Today is an exciting day as we recognize Jim Bob Morris for his lead gift toward our new Olympic Training Center and Building Champions initiative,” Taylor said. “The Morris family has stepped up in a big way to make this project a reality, and the impact his gift will have on our student-athletes, coaches and support staff is immeasurable. This new facility will help provide our programs with a national recruiting edge and give our student-athletes the space and equipment they need to compete at the highest level. We cannot thank Jim Bob and the entire Morris family enough for their commitment to ensuring excellence at Kansas State.”
For more information about the master facility plan for the New Olympic Training Center, click HERE.
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HOUSTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) today announced the sale of The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk®, an approximately 264,000-square-foot urban outlet center in New Orleans, to Rockstep Riverwalk, LLC for $34 million.
The sale brings the total net proceeds from HHC's non-core asset dispositions to $578 million and marks the sale of the last remaining non-core asset located outside of the company's core communities. The net proceeds from HHC's non-core asset sales continue to be reinvested back into new developments and used to repurchase shares as part of the company's stock buyback program. This sale essentially completes the company's transformation plan to streamline its business and focus on the growth of its core assets—a portfolio of large-scale master planned communities that is the largest of its kind in the country.
Tom Salanty with NAI Robert Lynn represented The Howard Hughes Corporation on the sale.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Douglas Ranch in Phoenix. The Howard Hughes Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information, visit www.howardhughes.com.
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Cristina Carlson, 646-822-6910
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Chief Financial Officer
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CHINO HILLS, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Regional MLS, the largest multiple listing service in the United States, has reached an agreement to enable reciprocal access between its MLS systems and Mexico's newly launched Omni MLS.
Under the terms of the agreement, over 110,000 real estate professionals in California will gain unprecedented visibility into the Mexican real estate market. CRMLS users can now find a link to access the Omni MLS Matrix system from CRMLS Matrix, with plans for access from Paragon and Flex in progress. The Omni MLS Matrix system is fully available in both English and Spanish.
"When Omni MLS achieves its goal of a Mexican nationwide multiple listing service, agents, brokers, buyers, and sellers in Mexico will all benefit," said CRMLS CEO Art Carter, now a member of the Omni MLS Board of Directors. "We're pleased to provide our users new visibility into a market that is gathering interest from their clients and to spread the value of the MLS in the process."
Omni MLS is working to unite agents and brokers in Mexico to create the most expansive listing database in the country's history. Despite the substantial size of its national real estate sector, most local real estate markets in Mexico feature limited or zero cooperation among brokers. Growing Omni's database will improve the accuracy and reliability of sales comparables, offer practitioners more of the listing data they need for comprehensive market analysis, and give all parties involved in real estate transactions a more complete view of the Mexican real estate marketplace than ever before.
According to Omni MLS CEO Ross Buck, the move to offer reciprocal access to CRMLS comes in part as a response to changing attitudes and oversight within the Mexican real estate community. "Not long ago, it was possible for agents in California to drive a client to Mexico, help them buy a property, and collect a commission, all with minimal attention to government regulations," said Buck. "We think it's important to enable and incentivize the many American real estate professionals who work hard to respect the rules."
"Since we've used CRMLS as a model for our operations, I especially appreciate Art's help and interest in making our dream a reality," Buck added.
Both organizations are building a mechanism to offer agents referrals on either side of the border whenever they close a transaction. Leadership for both MLSs will announce updates as they arrive.
About California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
California Regional MLS is the nation's largest and most recognized subscriber-based MLS, dedicated to servicing more than 110,000 real estate professionals from 41 Associations, Boards, and MLS organizations. CRMLS is the industry powerhouse and thrives on providing the most relevant products and services to its subscribers. For more information on CRMLS, visit www.crmls.org.
About Omni MLS
Omni Multiple Listing Service (Omni MLS) will be Mexico's largest and most recognized subscriber-based multiple listing service. We are dedicated to serving more than 100,000 real estate professionals from every state of Mexico. www.omnimls.com
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(WGHP) — The sun has been very active lately, which could cause a few problems for us here on Earth, according to NASA.
While the solar cycle is not yet at its peak, the space agency said activity has already surpassed predictions. Solar flares and eruptions will likely increase from now until 2025, as we reach “solar maximum,” writes Nicola Fox, the director of NASA’s heliophysics division.
“During the Sun’s natural 11-year cycle, the Sun shifts from relatively calm to stormy, then back again,” says Fox. “At its most active, called solar maximum, the Sun is freckled with sunspots and its magnetic poles reverse.”
That sort of solar activity has impacts here on Earth. It could disrupt navigational tools like GPS, cause blackouts and problems with power grids, and cause radio communications issues. Strong solar flares, which are basically intense bursts of radiation, could also create health risks for astronauts, issues for spacecraft, and potentially create concerns about the health of flight crews and passengers on airplanes.
At 7:09 p.m. last Sunday, satellites detected an explosion on the sun and a “long-lasting eruption of a C9.3-class solar flare,” according to professional astronomer and science writer Tony Phillips‘s website Spaceweather.com, which monitors solar activity.
“The intensity is probably an underestimate because it was partially eclipsed by the edge of the Sun. Nasa’s Solar Dynamics Observatory saw hot debris flying away from the blast site,” the site reported on Monday. “Earth is not in the line of fire. The explosion is significant because it may herald an active region set to emerge over the sun’s northeastern limb later this week. A new sunspot group could bring an end to weeks of relative quiet.”
While we’ll likely see more solar flares – and resulting complications – as we approach to 2025, there’s no need to fear a doomsday scenario.
“Some people worry that a gigantic ‘killer solar flare’ could hurl enough energy to destroy Earth, but this is not actually possible,” NASA explains.
Plus, solar cycles repeat every 11 years. That means anyone over the age of 11 has already lived through a solar maximum (and probably didn’t notice its occurrence). | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/solar-flares-will-increase-cause-problems-on-earth-through-2025-nasa-says/ | 2022-08-07T20:19:12Z |
Biden administration finalizes rule restoring environmental review of big infrastructure projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations guiding environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects.
A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law designed to ensure community safeguards during environmental reviews for a wide range of federal projects and decisions, the White House said.
The White House Council on Environmental Quality said the new rule should resolve challenges created by the Trump-era policy and restore public confidence during environmental reviews.
“Restoring these basic community safeguards will provide regulatory certainty, reduce conflict and help ensure that projects get built right the first time,” said CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory. “Patching these holes in the environmental review process will help projects get built faster, be more resilient, and provide greater benefits to people who live nearby.”
Former President Donald Trump overhauled the environmental reviews in 2020 in a bid to accelerate projects he said would boost the economy and provide jobs.
Trump made slashing government regulations a hallmark of his presidency. He and his administration frequently expressed frustration at rules they said unnecessarily slowed approval for interstate oil and gas pipelines and other big projects. The rule change imposed in 2020 restricted the timelines for environmental reviews and public comment and allowed federal officials to disregard a project’s role in cumulative effects, such as climate change.
The new rule comes as the Supreme Court reinstated a separate Trump-era rule that curtails the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways.
In a decision that split the court 5-4, the justices agreed to halt a lower court judge’s order throwing out the Trump rule. The April 6 action does not interfere with the Biden administration’s plan to rewrite the rule. Work on a revision has begun, but the administration has said a final rule is not expected until next spring. The Trump-era rule will remain in effect in the meantime.
Contrary to frequent assertions by Trump and others in his administration, a more rigorous environmental review will actually speed up completion of major projects, since it is more likely to withstand a legal challenge by environmental groups or states, Mallory said. Many Trump-era environmental decisions were reversed or delayed by courts after findings they did not undergo sufficient analysis.
Environmental groups hailed the rule change, which they said restores bedrock environmental protections under NEPA, a 1970 law that requires the government to accept public comments and take environmental, economic and health impacts into consideration before approving any major project.
“NEPA plays a critical role in keeping our communities and our environment healthy and safe, and Donald Trump’s attempts to weaken NEPA were clearly nothing more than a handout to corporate polluters,’’ said Leslie Fields, the Sierra Club’s national director of policy, advocacy and legal affairs.
Environmental groups and African American, Latino and tribal activists had protested the Trump-era rule change, saying it would worsen pollution in areas already reeling from oil refineries, chemical plants and other hazardous sites. The Biden administration has made addressing such environmental justice issues a key priority.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Republican senators criticized the rule when it was proposed last fall, saying it would slow down major infrastructure projects.
“Important projects that address critical issues like improving access to public transit, adding more clean energy to the grid and expanding broadband access are languishing due to continued delays and that must change,’’ said Chad Whiteman, the chamber’s vice president for environment and regulatory affairs.
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Exposure to light during sleep linked to health issues, study finds
(CNN) - Trying to lose weight? Close your curtains and turn off all the lights when you go to bed.
Scientists in a recent study found that even dim light can disrupt sleep, raising the risk of serious health issues like obesity, along with diabetes and hypertension.
Researchers focused on about 500 older adults in their 60s, 70s and 80s, and noticed more than 53% of them had some kind of light on in their room at night. Those same people were more likely to have diabetes, obesity or hypertension.
Younger people are not exempt here.
The same team did another study of healthy individuals in their 20s and found that even sleeping for just one night with a dim light raised their blood sugar and heart rate.
It also created a deficit of slow-wave and rapid eye movement sleep, the kind of sleep you need for cellular renewal.
So, next time you get in bed, make sure you turn off the lights.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/22/exposure-light-during-sleep-linked-health-issues-study-finds/ | 2022-06-22T14:13:42Z |
NFL teams use engaging videos to elevate schedule release
By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
The biggest day on the NFL calendar for social media departments at the 32 teams isn’t a game, the draft or the start of free agency. It is schedule release day. Much like coaches spend hours on game planning and players hone their craft on the practice field, digital departments have spent months planning and shooting video that will go live when the entire 2022 regular-season schedule is released Thursday night. Most teams are sparing no effort to come up with unique ways to showcase their upcoming games. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/11/nfl-teams-use-engaging-videos-to-elevate-schedule-release/ | 2022-05-12T02:04:01Z |
Kendal Rautzhan: Share these important books on race with kids
Several years ago, I worked part-time as a life coach for first through third grade students. The lessons were thirty minutes long, which meant it was important to get to the point in an entertaining way that would drive the lesson home and would be remembered.
One lesson that really resonated with the kids was when I asked them to form a circle, push up their sleeves, and extend their arms so we could look at all the different colors of skin in the classroom. There were no two skin colors that were the same, and we talked about how ridiculous it would be not to be friends with someone because of their skin color.
The books reviewed today address this in a variety of important ways. It’s an important topic if we are to eventually erase the concept that one race is better than another. Coupled with your example and conversations, we just might achieve this goal.
Books to borrow
The following book is available at many public libraries.
“The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E. B. Lewis, Putnam, 32 pages
Read aloud: Age 4 and older.
Read yourself: Age 7-8 and older.
Clover lived in a yellow house. Not too far away was a long fence that stretched through the town. Clover’s mama told her not to climb over the fence. White people lived on the other side, and it wasn’t safe.
In the house beyond the fence lived a girl who looked to be Clover’s age. Every morning that girl climbed up on the fence and stared over at Clover. Sometimes Clover stared back.
One day, Clover felt braver than she ever had before. She went over to the fence and the girls began to talk. The girl’s name was Annie, and the two of them confided that their mothers had told each of them not to cross over the fence. No one ever said they couldn’t sit on it, though, and the two new friends decided that was exactly what they were going to do.
Beautifully written and perfectly paired with evocative illustrations, this is a powerful story about racial tensions, bravery, and the wisdom of children.
Librarian’s choice
Library: North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., North Canton
Library director: Andrea Legg
Children’s department head: Jamie Macris
Choices this week: “Abe Lincoln’s Dream,” by Lane Smith; “The One and Only Ivan,” by Katherine Applegate; “Twice as Good: The Story of William Powell and Clearview, the Only Golf Course Designed, Built, and Owned by an African American,” by Richard Michelson
Books to Buy
The following books are available at favorite bookstores.
“I Color Myself Different,” by Colin Kaepernick, illustrated by Eric Wilkerson, Scholastic, 2022, 36 pages, $18.99 hardcover
Read aloud: Age 4-8.
Read yourself: Age 7-8.
Author Colin Kaepernick grew up to be a Super Bowl quarterback, but when he was five years old, he had no idea what his future would be. Rather, what seemed a fun kindergarten assignment turned out to be a pivotal moment for him, then and throughout his life.
The assignment was for the students to draw a picture of their families. Colin got to work on his picture, and when it was time to color it, he accurately colored his white adoptive parents, brother, and sister with a yellow crayon, and then colored himself with a brown crayon. When his classmates asked why Colin colored himself differently from the other members of his family, he was startled. Then he recalled his mother telling him that when they adopted him as a baby, he made their family whole, and that they share the same love regardless of what color anyone’s skin is. And with pride, Colin knew then and there that he colored himself “... different for all the world to see.”
Based on real events in young Colin’s life, "I Color Myself Different" is a sensational, upbeat book and a solid nod to the importance of self-discovery and staying true to one’s self.
“Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race,” by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli, illustrated by Isabel Roxas, Rise X Penguin Workshop, 2021, 38 pages, $8.99 board book
Read aloud: Age 2/3-5.
Read yourself: Age 6/7-8.
Skin comes in many different colors and tones, but how do we start and continue conversations with children about skin color, racism, and how we need to learn to accept others regardless of their skin color? Without a doubt, "Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race" is an excellent place to start.
This important book is comprehensive without being overdone, is honest, realistic, and provides tangible information for both parent and child to lay a solid foundation toward a better understanding of racism and how young and old alike can help eradicate it.
Ultimately a hopeful, upbeat book, "Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race" should be on every public and private bookshelf. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/04/03/kendal-rautzhan-share-these-important-books-race-kids/7208267001/ | 2022-04-03T18:03:19Z |
Straight Talk: Don't fall for price-based used car scam
Better Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offers tips and advice for consumers to avoid fraudulent practices.
With used cars in high demand, look out for too-good-to-be-true prices.
Used cars are in high demand, and scammers know it. Con artists are taking advantage of shoppers who turn to online platforms in search of a reasonably priced used vehicle. Be wary of this latest twist and too-good-to-be-true prices.
How the scam works
You are shopping for a used vehicle on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or another online platform. You find the make and model you want at an excellent price.
However, when you contact the seller, you find out that the vehicle is in another city. Fortunately, the seller knows a transport company that can deliver it to you. All you need to do is pay the transport company, which will hold the funds in escrow until the vehicle is delivered. Many scammers will add a sad story meant to tug on your heartstrings. For example, they may claim the car belonged to a relative who has passed away.
In one recent BBB Scam Tracker report, the scammer claimed to be selling a car on behalf of their aunt, who inherited it from her recently deceased father. In this example, the scammer claimed the potential buyers email had fallen into their junk folder. The scammer stated they had moved to another province thousands of miles away, but if they wanted to purchase the car at the given price, they had a contract with an automotive transport company. The selling price was well under the going price for a vehicle of this type, year and mileage.
Once you have paid the third-party company, usually by a wire transfer or prepaid debit card, your vehicle won’t be delivered. The sale was a scam, and the con artist was in cahoots with the third-party transport company. Unfortunately, your money is gone for good.
How to avoid used car scams
Watch out for prices that are too good to be true. It is probably a scam. Scammers know that used cars are in high demand, and they will tempt shoppers with great deals.
Contact the seller by phone. As early as possible, speak to the seller on the phone and ask plenty of questions. If you get very vague answers, if the seller gets defensive or aggressive, or if they cannot confirm their location or the location of the vehicle, you are probably dealing with a scammer.
See the car before you buy it. Always make an in-person inspection and take a test drive before you purchase a vehicle.
Don’t give in to threats or pressure. Resist the urge to act immediately. Always take time to consider a purchase, especially if it is a vehicle that costs thousands of dollars.
Don’t wire funds for a car. Scammers often ask for wired funds because they are hard to track, and there is no way to get your money back. It is best to make large purchases by check or credit card.
For more information
You may also want to read the BBB Tips on buying a used car at go.bbb.org/usedcar. If you have spotted a scam (whether or not you have lost money), report it to BBB.org/scamtracker. Your report can help others avoid falling victim to scams. Learn how to spot a scam at BBB.org/SpotAScam.
For BBB information
Visit BBB.org or call 330-454-9401 to look up a business, file a complaint, write a customer review, read tips, find our events, follow us on social media, and more! | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/07/24/straight-talk-dont-fall-price-based-used-car-scam/10109776002/ | 2022-07-24T17:40:29Z |
Funding to Help Provide Financial Education to 39,000+ Students in Miami-Dade
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. has accepted a generous gift of $900,000, made by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This contribution is the largest gift from a single donor since the organization was founded 65 years ago. Junior Achievement of Greater Miami intends to utilize Ms. Scott's generous investment to increase their capacity to serve children in grades K-12 with innovative lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
"We greatly appreciate the incredible generosity of MacKenzie Scott for this amazing gift to our organization," said, Troy Templeton, Managing Partner, Trivest Partners, and Junior Achievement Board Chairman. "We are honored to have been selected and see this transformative investment into the South Florida community as recognition for the great work taking place as a result of the passion and commitment of the business community, educators, volunteers, and other partners who support Junior Achievement. We will use this gift as a catalyst to help accelerate the growth of JA programs to our at-risk K-12 students."
Recognizing the unique need in the community, Junior Achievement implements several different programs throughout the year that not only serve students ranging from kindergarten through high school, but the dedicated staff and volunteers have sought to lighten the burden on our valued educators. For example, Junior Achievement of Miami has been a model for other chapters around the country with the Stock Market Challenge, which is a three-arc course for high school students that teaches the basics of stocks and trading and culminates in a county-wide trading competition. Sponsors of the program experience the thrill of the student program at their own event, on the evening of the student competition. The 7th annual event will be taking place on October 20, 2022 at Akerman, LLP in Brickell. More information about getting involved can be found here.
For middle school students, JA Inspire has shown great success with both in-person and virtual programming to not only give Miami's growing industries the opportunity to showcase their expertise, but to also give students the chance to identify potential career paths within their own community, and then choose classes accordingly.
Catherine Haga, President of Junior Achievement said, "We are thrilled to have been selected and grateful for Ms. Scott's acknowledgement in the important work done by Junior Achievement. We have experienced tremendous growth over the last four years, and the gift will boost JA's plan to play a key role as a solution provider for Florida's new financial literacy and money management half semester course. Additional local priorities include expansion of JA's high school entrepreneurship programs, rolling out entrepreneurship programs and opportunities to the 18-25 age group, and continuing to build a bridge between education and the South Florida business community by focusing on local career opportunities and exploration."
Generous investments like Ms. Scott's allow Junior Achievement to continue providing life changing learning experiences to children in Miami and around the world, empowering them to develop the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Gifts of this size can yield incredible returns, especially when it comes to empowering youth; for today's children are tomorrow's leaders, workers, creators, and innovators and it is our responsibility to prepare them for whatever lies ahead.
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that provide 38,000 students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA USA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States, as part of 10 million students served by operations in 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.jamiami.org for more information.
Contact: Tara Templeton, Director of Communications, Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. ttempleton@jamiami.org
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NASA prepares to launch Artemis I Mission
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Artemis I mission is set to launch on August 29, 2022. According to NASA, the main goal is to demonstrate the Orion spacecraft’s systems in a spaceflight environment through an unmanned flight as well as to ensure a safe re-entry, descent, splashdown, and recovery prior to the first flight crew on Artemis II.
Gregory Shanos, a NASA Solar System ambassador said, “The whole idea of the Artemis Mission is to land humans on the moon and then use it as a launching spot for Mars in the Future.” He continued to state, “NASA is interested in the South Pole more because there is actually water within craters, some of the craters never see sunlight and so they have water ice there and so if we’re going to have a presence on the moon then we need access to water.”
The mission will be the first integrated test of NASA’S deep space exploration systems as well as the first in a series of missions that aim to progress human deep space exploration. NASA states that the Orion spacecraft launching on the mission will be the most powerful rocket in the world. The rocket is set to travel 280,000 miles from earth, farther than any spacecraft built for humans has flown before.
Mannequins will be prepped in experimental gear to go out on a four to six-week mission beyond the moon. The spacecraft will then launch and ultimately stay in orbit around the moon to collect data before traveling back to Earth. The second flight plans to be fully manned.
In a post published by NASA, the weather for the launch is currently 70% favorable and plans are moving forward.
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Moran to look into federal grants to upgrade MTAA Police, Fire depts.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) was in the Capital City Tuesday morning to visit the Topeka Regional Airport.
Sen. Moran said he was invited by the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority to tour the facility where both the fire and police departments are housed.
During his visit, Moran said leaders discussed how federal aviation officials can offer their support. They also discussed a business opportunity for the area through Niar Werx, a company that refabricates commercial aircraft to turn them into freight planes.
Moran said he is also going to look into using federal grants to upgrade the MTAA Police and Fire departments.
“Just looking at the facilities it’s clear that there need to be some improvements in the quarters for those officers and we need to make certain that the fumes that come from the trucks aren’t something that’s dangerous to those who work here,” Moran noted.
Moran also used his Tuesday visit to thank the airport’s first responders for their work.
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