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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Startling new revelations from Twitter’s former head of security, Peiter Zatko, have raised serious questions about the security of the platform’s service, its ability to identify and remove fake accounts, and the truthfulness of its statements to users, shareholders and federal regulators.
Zatko — better known by his hacker handle “Mudge” — is a respected cybersecurity expert who first gained prominence in the 1990s and later worked in senior positions at the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Agency and Google. Twitter fired him from the security job early this year for what the company called “ineffective leadership and poor performance.” Zatko’s attorneys say that claim is false.
In a whistleblower complaint made public Tuesday, Zatko documented what he described as his uphill 14-month effort to bolster Twitter security, boost the reliability of its service, repel intrusions by agents of foreign governments and both measure and take action against fake “bot” accounts that spammed the platform.
Many of Zatko’s claims have not been corroborated and the complaint did not provide documentary support for his charges. In a statement, Twitter called Zatko’s description of events “a false narrative.”
Here are five takeaways from that whistleblower complaint.
TWITTER’S SECURITY AND PRIVACY SYSTEMS WERE GROSSLY INADEQUATE
In 2011, Twitter settled a Federal Trade Commission investigation into its privacy practices by agreeing to put stronger data security protections in place. Zatko’s complaint charges that Twitter’s problems grew worse over time instead.
For instance, the complaint states, Twitter’s internal systems allowed far too many employees access to personal user data they didn’t need for their jobs — a situation ripe for abuse. For years, Twitter also continued to mine user data such as phone numbers and email addresses — intended only for security purposes — for ad targeting and marketing campaigns, according to the complaint.
TWITTER’S ENTIRE SERVICE COULD HAVE COLLAPSED IRREPARABLY UNDER STRESS
One of the most striking revelations in Zatko’s complaint is the claim that Twitter’s internal data systems were so ramshackle — and the company’s contingency plans so insufficient — that any widespread crash or unplanned shutdown could have tanked the entire platform.
The concern was that a “cascading” data-center failure could quickly spread across Twitter’s fragile information systems. As the complaint put it: “That meant that if all the centers went offline simultaneously, even briefly, Twitter was unsure if they could bring the service back up. Downtime estimates ranged from weeks of round-the-clock work, to permanent irreparable failure.”
TWITTER MISLED REGULATORS, INVESTORS AND MUSK ABOUT FAKE “SPAM” BOTS
In essence, Zatko’s complaint states that Tesla CEO Elon Musk — whose $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter is headed for October trial in a Delaware court — is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts on the system.
The complaint charges that the company’s executive leadership practiced “deliberate ignorance” on the subject of these so-called spam bots. “Senior management had no appetite to properly measure the prevalence of bot accounts,” the complaint states, adding that executives were concerned that accurate bot measurements would harm Twitter’s “image and valuation.”
ON JAN. 6, 2021, TWITTER COULD HAVE BEEN AT THE MERCY OF DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES
Zatko’s complaint states that as a mob assembled in front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, eventually storming the building, he began to worry that employees sympathetic to the rioters might try to sabotage Twitter. That concern spiked when he learned it was “impossible” to protect the platform’s core systems from a hypothetical rogue or disgruntled engineer aiming to wreak havoc.
“There were no logs, nobody knew where data lived or whether it was critical, and all engineers had some form of critical access” to Twitter’s core functions, the complaint states.
A PLAYGROUND FOR FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
The Zatko complaint also highlights Twitter’s difficulty in identifying — much less resisting — the presence of foreign agents on its service. In one instance, the complaint alleges, the Indian government required Twitter to hire specific individuals alleged to be spies, and who would have had significant access to sensitive data thanks to Twitter’s own lax security controls. The complaint also alleges a murkier situation involving taking money from unidentified “Chinese entities” that then could access data that might endanger Twitter users in China. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/5-takeaways-from-twitter-whistleblower-peiter-zatko/ | 2022-08-24T20:36:15Z |
CEO/Author Shares 3 Steps to Help Others, 4 Steps for Self
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To strengthen self-esteem, the National Day of Encouragement on Sept. 12 is the perfect time to encourage others to reach higher. That's the advice from a bestselling author on harmony and CEO of a global health company.
"For National Day of Encouragement, lift another higher by giving a word of encouragement and letting them know you believe in them," said Kevin Guest, chairman and CEO of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA), and a global advocate for living life at the highest success levels. "Sometimes all a person needs is to know life matters and they can make a difference. Having people who believe in you and your ability to live a successful life is key to that."
Author of All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony, Guest says relationships with others is paramount, and he provides three steps to encourage others, along with four steps to bolster one's own self-esteem.
"As human beings, we need each other. We need encouragement, empathy, and connections. We need smiles, kind words, good advice, and trusted friends," Guest wrote in All the Right Reasons. "We need mentors, teachers and people who make us feel uncomfortable in our comfort zones. Sometimes we even need a kick in the seat of the pants."
Agreeing with author John Maxwell who wrote in "Leadership Gold," people quit people, not companies, Guest advocates that giving genuine encouragement can help employees feel better about themselves, their bosses and their coworkers, which can result in satisfied employment.
"We have to speak up because no matter how meager we think our abilities, we all have specific talents or experiences we can use to bless someone else," Guest said.
First, the global leader suggests we show up and listen.
"Having interacted with thousands of people during my career, I realize the most authentic relationship-building experiences happen when I'm sitting kneecap to kneecap with someone, looking them in the eye and sincerely wanting to understand," he said. "Face-to-face meetings lead to solid business partnerships and long-term relationships that help grow a business.
"They foster trust, build bridges, and help us manage conflict from a position of mutual understanding. Simply put, technology can't replace the power of face-to-face communication, so we need to show up."
Next, Guest says to praise others genuinely.
"Tell colleagues you believe in them, and you know they can accomplish their goals," he said. "Share something they've accomplished, and urge them onward with encouragement such as, 'you're talented' and 'keep up the good work!'
"To emphasize the power of praise, my mother told me over and over that I was smart and could do anything I put my mind to. Right or wrong, I believed her, and those simple words have carried me through my life to lead a successful company internationally," Guest said. "Imagine the influence you can have by sharing genuine words of encouragement with others."
Third, Guest urges everyone to start something new, a challenge he gave tens of thousands of associates around the world in his company's global convention in August 2022.
"Today is the day to start something positive with others," he said. "Commit to focus outside of yourself on National Day of Encouragement and boost another up. Imagine the positive effect you will have."
That's just half the equation, Guest said. Helping others succeed means taking care of your own reservoir of strength.
"Four things to stay strong yourself are to be kind to yourself, challenge negative thinking about yourself, remind yourself of your accomplishments, and graciously accept compliments.
"I've learned that to implement those four points, I surround myself with positive people, I celebrate small successes, I'm highly aware of my thought patterns and fill my mind with positive thoughts, and I accept compliments with a verbal thank you."
According to the bestselling author, when you help others achieve career success, you give them a priceless gift.
"Most of the successful people I've met got there because they were told they had value and others encouraged them," Guest said. "Sometimes all a person needs is to know that her life matters and that she can make a difference. Having people who believe in you and your ability to succeed is very important."
To help people reach their fullest potential, 100% of Guest's book sales are directed to the USANA Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides food and nutrition to food-insecure children.
A sought-after international speaker, Guest shares more insight in his book, which is available on Amazon. For more information, visit www.kevinguest.com.
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Tim Brown, Candid Communications
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(NEXSTAR) – Chocolates produced in Belgium for the Kinder company are causing an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant salmonella in several countries, including the U.S.
The outbreak has also been linked to at least nine hospitalizations across the globe, the World Health Organization says.
About 150 people have gotten sick with salmonella typhimurium after eating chocolate eggs made at the Ferrero Corporate plant in Arlon, Belgium, between December 2021 and January 2022, according to WHO. The news comes just after Easter, when the chocolates may have been given to children. WHO says the majority (89%) of those who’ve gotten sick are children ages 10 and younger.
Affected items are Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g and Kinder Schoko-Bons, which were distributed worldwide.
The highest number of cases have been reported in Europe. There’s only one confirmed case in the U.S. so far, though WHO says more cases are likely to be reported globally.
Symptom data is slim for now, as there’s only information for 21 cases — 12 of which reported bloody diarrhea. No fatalities have been reported, but data from those 21 cases points to a high hospitalization rate.
The salmonella typhimurium bacteria is responsible for causing salmonellosis infection. Illness usually occurs between six and 72 hours after ingestion, and lasts for about two to seven days, WHO says.
The United Kingdom Health Security Agency says this strain is resistant to six types of antibiotics: penicillins, aminoglycosides (streptomycin, spectinomycin, kanamycin, and gentamycin), phenicols, sulfonamides, trimethoprim, tetracyclines.
While salmonella infections don’t usually require treatment, exposure can be dangerous for younger children and the elderly.
The risk level is considered moderate until more information is available, according to WHO. If you have these Kinder items, you should throw them away and contact Kinder/Ferrero for more information. | https://cw33.com/news/kinder-chocolate-eggs-linked-to-drug-resistant-salmonella/ | 2022-04-29T21:39:43Z |
BEIJING, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar ("the Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic (PV) products, supplied its DeepBlue 3.0 modules for Beijing Fengtai Railway Station, the largest passenger railway hub in Asia, which officially goes into operation on June 20, 2022.
Specifically, a 5.9MW distributed PV system with JA Solar DeepBlue 3.0 modules is installed on the rooftop that provides green energy for lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, passenger lifts, and cold storage equipment in the station. It is expected to generate 7.2 million kWh of electricity and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 5,200 tons per year.
With the continuous development and extensive application of PV technology, methods of transportation, including railway, have become an important medium to promote the development of the PV industry and popularize PV knowledge and JA Solar has actively participated in the construction of PV power systems in railway stations and airports in recent years. It has supplied all modules for Shandong Dezhou East Railway Station's 200kW rooftop PV system and 400kW carport solar power system, Beijing Daxing International Airport China Southern Airlines' 283kW rooftop solar power system, and Shanxi Datong Yungang Airport's 32kW off-grid carport solar plus storage system.
DeepBlue 3.0 integrates multiple advanced technologies to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The power generation performance of JA Solar's products has been recognized by authoritative third parties such as TÜV Rheinland and TÜV Nord, winning top industry awards such as the "Energy Yield Simulation AQM Award 2020 – Monofacial Mono Group" and "Outdoor Yield Performance Awards (High-efficiency PERC Module Group)".
According to yearly data from an energy yield test conducted by JA Solar and TÜV Nord, DeepBlue 3.0's energy yield performance ranked high among PERC modules in the PV market. Furthermore, the product gained environmental certifications including carbon footprint certification from Certisolis, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) from UL and EPD Italy. DeepBlue 3.0 has also garnered wide recognition in global markets since its release in 2020. By the end of 2021, the shipment of the product reached 12GW, covering 86 countries and regions.
Additionally, with two high-speed trains named after JA Solar continuously running across the country and a flagship store in Jinan West Railway Station, JA Solar provides a window to promote PV power, advocating a low-carbon lifestyle and popularizing the concept of low-carbon development.
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First-ever national database provides independent assessment of financial, physical, and operational health of association-governed communities
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Association Reserves Inc, the nation's leading provider of Reserve Studies, today announced the launch of Association Insights & Marketplace (AIM), an online database that identifies over 400,000 association-governed communities, including condominiums, co-ops, and homeowner associations. Using AIM, Boards of Directors can learn their FiPhO™ health score at no cost, by claiming their association and providing financial, physical, and operational details.
"The collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside was an extreme example of how an older condominium with underfunded reserves, deferred maintenance, and conflict between the Board and Owners can be a recipe for disaster," said Robert Nordlund, PE, RS, AIM's Co-Founder and the Founder and CEO of Association Reserves. "Pioneering the FiPhO™ health score was the natural extension of three decades of subject matter expertise in the area of reserve funding."
Similar to a FICO® score that measures consumer credit risk, the FiPhO™ health score, a term coined by AIM, distills the financial, physical, and operational health of an association to a single number. Providing the score is the solution to improve the overall health of these shared-ownership communities, as well as to help interpret a vast array of real estate disclosures for the benefit of shoppers, buyers and real estate agents.
"This new FiPhO™ health score gives Boards and Owners an independent evaluation of the association's state of affairs from a trusted industry expert," says Adrian Adams, Esq, Founder & Managing Partner of Adams|Stirling, a premier law firm representing common interest developments throughout the state of California. "Transparency benefits boards, owners, future owners, and the businesses that serve them."
"We are finding overwhelming support for this new way to qualify the financial health of associations," explains AIM Co-Founder, Cathy Schrader, PE, "As the site reaches its full utility, homebuyers and real estate professionals will be able to search for an association, compare the FiPhO™ health score of different properties, and make better-informed purchase and sale decisions."
The FiPhO™ health score is featured in an in-depth report that normally sells on the site for $49.99. As an introductory offer, AIM Reports will be available complimentarily until Labor Day 2022.
Paul Grucza, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, the Director of Education & Client Engagement at CWD Group, a condominium management company based in Seattle, WA participated in the beta testing and described the AIM site as "an exciting new concept where Boards can begin to execute more critical thinking regarding the condition of their community."
About Association Insights & Marketplace
Association Insights & Marketplace was founded in 2022 to introduce unprecedented transparency and forever change the way people think, talk, and make decisions about association-governed communities. The vision of AIM is to reset industry expectations, remove the current culture of distrust, and provide actionable insights for the benefit of boards, buyers, and the businesses that serve them. Learn more at www.ourFiPhO.com
About Association Reserves
Established in 1986, Association Reserves Inc. is the nation's leader in Reserve Study preparation. From their sixteen regional offices across the United States, they have performed over 70,000 Reserve Studies for every type of association-governed community imaginable —from condominium and homeowners associations, to common interest developments, co-ops, planned unit developments, and timeshare and vacation ownership resorts. Their clients represent tens of thousands of boards and millions of owners residing in apartment-style condos, townhouses, skyscrapers and sprawling master associations. Learn more at www.reservestudy.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Chase
jchase@chasepr.com
202.997.8677
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) used the national death certificate database to assess changes in alcohol-related deaths during the first year of the pandemic. The results, published in JAMA, show that after increasing around 2.2% per year over the previous two decades, deaths involving alcohol jumped 25.5% between 2019 to 2020, totaling 99,107 deaths.1
The study showed that alcohol-associated liver disease deaths increased 22.4% (from 24,110 to 29,509) with the largest change occurring among people ages 25 to 44. The number of deaths involving a combination of alcohol and opioids increased by 40.8% (from 8,503 to 11,969), with deaths involving alcohol and synthetic opioids (e.g., fentanyl) increasing by 59.2% (from 6,302 to 10,032).1
Reasons for the unprecedented increase in alcohol-related deaths during the first year of the pandemic are still being explored. In 2020, the first year of the pandemic, sales of alcohol increased by 2.9%, the largest annual increase in over 50 years.2 For those who were drinking more during the pandemic, research suggests that stress, anxiety, and previous alcohol misuse are contributing factors.3,4,5,6
The increase in alcohol-related deaths appears to reflect a widespread increase in alcohol consumption and related harms. For example, research suggests that increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic has been associated with negative health outcomes such as increases in transplants for alcohol-associated liver disease,7 emergency department visits for alcohol withdrawal,8 and the percentage of emergency department visits that involved acute alcohol consumption.9 Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a 14% increase in alcohol-related traffic fatalities in 2020 after decades of general decline.10
Researchers noted that deaths involving alcohol reflect hidden tolls of the pandemic. Increased drinking to cope with pandemic-related stressors, shifting alcohol policies, and disrupted treatment access are all possible contributing factors.
For more information, visit https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
1 White, A. M.; Castle, I. P.; Powell, P. A.; Hingson, R. W.; Koob, G. F. Alcohol-Related Deaths During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA, 327(17), 1704–1706, 2022. PMID: 35302593
2 Slater, M.E.; Alpert, H.F. Surveillance Report #119: Apparent Per Capita Alcohol Consumption: National, State, and Regional Trends, 1977-2020. Sterling, VA: NIAAA, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, April 2022. https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/surveillance119/CONS20.htm . Accessed June 30, 2022.
3 Acuff, S. F.; Strickland, J. C.; Tucker, J. A.; Murphy, J. G. Changes in alcohol use during COVID-19 and associations with contextual and individual difference variables: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors, 36(1), 1–19, 2022. PMID: 34807630
4 Capasso, A.; Jones, A. M.; Ali, S. H.; et al. Increased alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic: The effect of mental health and age in a cross-sectional sample of social media users in the U.S. Preventive medicine, 145, 106422, 2021. PMID: 33422577
5 Grossman, E. R.; Benjamin-Neelon, S. E.; Sonnenschein, S. Alcohol Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey of US Adults. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(24), 9189, 2020. PMID: 33316978
6 Rodriguez, L. M.; Litt, D. M.; Stewart, S. H. Drinking to cope with the pandemic: The unique associations of COVID-19-related perceived threat and psychological distress to drinking behaviors in American men and women. Addictive behaviors, 110, 106532, 2020. PMID: 32652385
7 Cholankeril, G.; Goli, K.; Rana, A.; et al. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Liver Transplantation and Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease in the USA. Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.), 74(6), 3316–3329, 2021. PMID: 34310738
8 Sharma, R. A.; Subedi, K.; Gbadebo, B. M.; et al. Alcohol Withdrawal Rates in Hospitalized Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA network open, 4(3), e210422, 2021. PMID: 33656526
9 Esser, M. B.; Idaikkadar, N.; Kite-Powell, A.; et al. Trends in emergency department visits related to acute alcohol consumption before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, 2018-2020. Drug and alcohol dependence reports, 3, 100049, 2022. PMID: 35368619
10 National Center for Statistics and Analysis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Overview of Motor Vehicle Crashes in 2020. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Transportation, 2019. https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813266. Accessed June 30, 2022.
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Sam Ingram and Hui Tang reinforce the agency's commitment to Digital Experience and Data & Analytics
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today imre furthers its commitment to practice area excellence with the addition of two senior leaders, Sam Ingram, Senior Vice President of Digital Experience, and Hui Tang as Head of Marketing Analytics.
Sam Ingram brings valuable client-side perspective to imre's Digital Experience team as it strives to design individualized and hyper-relevant patient and HCP experiences architected to deliver results. For over 20 years, Sam has focused on solving challenges with digital solutions across industries and brands.
Sam joins imre from Bristol Myers Squibb where he led Engagement Planning for Worldwide Customer Capabilities and was responsible for the integration of the acquired Celgene lymphoma myeloid hematology portfolio into the BMS digital marketing ecosystem. Additionally, Sam led a cross-functional team of internal & agency resources that managed the ongoing digital strategy for six brands including Sprycel, Reblozyl, and Inrebic. Prior to BMS, Sam led a variety of digital initiatives across Nestle Health Science, Prudential Financial, and Sharp Electronics. Sam will report to Lindsay McGettigan, Executive Vice President of Digital Experience.
Imre also welcomes Hui Tang who joins the agency with 10 years of data engineering and analytics experience, stepping into the role of Head of Marketing Analytics. In this role, Hui aims to integrate measurement solutions more fluidly into client engagements with a focus on interpreting the impact of the total marketing investment. Hui will also help clients strengthen measurement strategy, appropriate measurement solutions and sufficient data integration to ensure accountability and effectiveness of marketing plans.
Hui joins imre from SOLVE(D) where she served as Vice President of Marketing Science and brings deep understanding across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, women's health and neurology, among others. Hui will report to Matthew Zogby, Chief Data Officer.
"Our clients are demanding we play a wider remit across their business, expanding from our equities as a Digital AOR into DTC and HCP AOR. Both Sam and Hui bring tremendous experience to strengthen and differentiate that way our client campaigns come to life, and we're excited by the possibilities their expertise will offer," said Mark Eber, President and Owner of imre. "We're fortunate to have them join our team, and we welcome them."
Imre works with many of the world's leading and high growth brands. Driven by innovation, the agency's integrated suite of marketing communications services include brand strategy, creative, digital marketing, social media, public relations and media, data & analytics. Imre partners with a diversified and growing portfolio of brands including AstraZeneca, Bausch & Lomb, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, among others. The agency maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Baltimore and Philadelphia in addition to a growing group of employees who work from anywhere. Imre is an LGBTQ-founded company.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Air Filter Co., Inc. dba AAF International, a global leader of air filtration solutions for over 100 years, has acquired National Air Filter Service Company of New Jersey, one of the oldest and largest full-service air filtration management companies in the United States.
"This is an exciting announcement for us that we believe will yield important benefits for our customers and our vendors while ensuring the continuity of our business and relationships," said Don Borghoff, President and Owner of National Air Filter Service Company of New Jersey. "This acquisition symbolizes our intention to deliver more value to our customers while providing them with the same great service they have come to expect," Borghoff added. This change in ownership is effective August 29, 2022.
About AAF International
From our world headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, AAF International proudly celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2021. AAF International, AAF Flanders and its subsidiaries maintain manufacturing operations in 22 countries across four continents with 6,000 employees worldwide. AAF International is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., based in Osaka, Japan, a diversified international manufacturing company and a global leader in air conditioning.
AAF is recognized as a global leader in air filtration and has consistently delivered many industry firsts. Our vision is to 'bring clean air to life' by supplying our customers with best-in-class products and technologies that protect and improve people's health. Our residential, commercial and industrial customers benefit from decades of know-how that allows us to protect people, products, and equipment in critical processes while still delivering solutions that minimize impact and protect our environment.
For more information about AAF, visit https://www.aafintl.com/.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The United States is doubling down on its investment in the Pacific, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said Tuesday as she concluded a five-nation visit to the region where China has been making inroads.
“The future will be written here in the Pacific,” Sherman said at an agreement-signing event in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington.
Critics have accused the U.S. of neglecting the region and allowing China’s influence to flourish.
The Solomon Islands in April signed a security pact with China in a move that has alarmed many in the Pacific who fear it could lead to a military buildup. The U.S. earlier this year announced plans to reopen an embassy in the Solomons, where on Sunday Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare skipped a service commemorating the Battle of Guadalcanal that Sherman she and other dignitaries attended.
Sherman said the U.S. has always been a Pacific nation. She said it has been a priority for President Joe Biden to rebuild alliances and relationships around the world, and officials were using “every vehicle possible” to collaborate with Pacific partners.
“And so we are doubling down on our investment here in the Pacific,” Sherman said. “Our relationships, our partnerships, regional organizations.”
Asked if she felt the U.S. or China was winning the battle for influence in the region, Sherman said she didn’t see it quite that way.
“It’s not so much a battle,” she said. “I think that countries try to have relations with every country they believe will help them move forward. And the United States does not ask any country to choose between us and China, or any other country and China.”
She said the U.S. wanted a level playing field and respect for the rules-based international order that was put in place after World War II, a system that had helped China rise and which ought to benefit all nations.
Sherman said she had discussed China among a number of topics in a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Sherman signed agreements to collaborate more closely with New Zealand on space missions and emergency management. It was the final stop on a trip that had taken her to Samoa, Tonga, the Solomon Islands and Australia.
Sherman spoke more about the decision of the Solomons’ prime minister to stay away from Sunday’s Guadalcanal commemoration.
“I told him I was sorry for him because I thought he missed an opportunity to raise up that strong partnership and the fight for freedom that allowed the Solomon Islands to exist as it is today,” she said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/deputy-secretary-sherman-says-us-doubling-down-on-pacific/ | 2022-08-09T10:26:53Z |
SBA Awards Nearly $3M in Grants to Help Arkansas, Maryland, and South Dakota Entrepreneurs Combat Rise in Cyberattacks and Threats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's 33 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, announced nearly $3 million in new funding for three state delegates to help emerging small businesses develop their cybersecurity infrastructure. Arkansas, Maryland, and South Dakota representatives are receiving grants that will help deliver cybersecurity assistance to nascent and startup business owners as part of the SBA's Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program.
"Cybersecurity is increasingly critical for small businesses and startups as they face rising challenges and cyber risks that could disrupt their operations. As we seek to build a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, we must innovate and provide resources to meet the growing, evolving needs of our diverse small businesses. With this new funding opportunity, the SBA is leveraging the strengths across our state governments, territories, and tribal governments to provide services to help small businesses get cyber ready and, in the process, fortify our nation's supply chains," said SBA Administrator Guzman.
Awarded States and Institutions are:
Arkansas – Forge Institute – $999,650.66
Maryland – Department of Commerce – $930,155.00
South Dakota – Dakota State University – $999,933.00
"This pilot program catalyzes our efforts to help small businesses combat cybersecurity threats," said SBA Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development Mark Madrid. "These grants empower state governments to innovate, develop new resources, and scale solutions to protect more small businesses from harmful cyberattacks."
About the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes against the small business community reached $2.4 billion in 2021.
Small businesses are attractive targets because they have information that cybercriminals want, and they typically lack the security infrastructure of larger businesses.
According to an SBA survey, 88% of small business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyberattack. Yet many businesses can't afford professional IT solutions, have limited time to devote to cybersecurity, or don't know where to begin.
The Federal budget for the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program for 2021-2022 is $3,000,000. SBA awarded three awards, with no single award exceeding $1 million. The period of performance for this award is one-year (12 months).
To learn more about SBA's programs and services related to cybersecurity, visit www.sba.gov/cybersecurity.
To find additional SBA local resources, visit www.sba.gov/local-assistance.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
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Easy homemade dog treat recipes
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Easy homemade dog treat recipes
Walk down the pet care aisle at any major retailer and you’ll find dozens of varieties of dog treats. There’s seemingly something for everyone—whether your dog prefers a hard biscuit or soft puff, or you want a treat that helps with joints, teeth, or coat—there’s an option out there for you and your beloved canine.
But for the pet owners who want more control over what, exactly, goes in their pup’s bodies, whether due to allergies or health reasons, the options are certainly more limited.
Enter homemade dog treats. Making your own snacks allows you to pick only ingredients that follow your dog’s dietary boundaries without restricting your four-legged friend’s taste buds. Native Pet compiled a list of 10 dog treats that owners can make at home, as well as user-friendly recipes so you can get started.
For the most part, these recipes rely on a handful of common ingredients, like pumpkin purée, whole wheat flour, eggs, bananas, peanut butter, and other pantry staples. Their simplicity, which makes them easy for dogs to digest, also allows for some degree of experimentation by way of additional spices or elements like flax or chia seeds. But before you get too crazy in the kitchen, make sure to check that anything you’re thinking of adding is safe for dogs. Resources like the ASPCA’s list of toxic people foods, or your veterinarian, are the best ways to ensure these homemade treats are safe for your furry friends.
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Carrot zucchini pupcakes
Whole wheat flour, oats, zucchini, carrots, and cheddar cheese are the primary ingredients in these carrot zucchini pupcakes from Wiggleworthy. The recipe, which makes 36 mini muffins, is nutrient-dense, and a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Even better, the treats can be made from start to finish in under 40 minutes, making these pupcakes the perfect thing for those short on time.
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Pumpkin dog treats
The list of ingredients required for this Love from the Oven recipe is super simple and probably already in your pantry: whole wheat flour, eggs, peanut butter, pumpkin purée, and water. Given the fact that each batch of 25 treats requires only half of a can of pumpkin purée, these nibbles are perfect to make in the fall when you have extra pumpkin from the half-dozen other seasonal recipes you just had to try out.
While the recipe requires rolling out the dough to form biscuit-shaped treats, many reviewers report simply dropping dollops of it onto their baking sheets instead, citing easier storage and less prep work as reasons why this option is better.
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Doggie donuts
Thrive Market’s Doggie Donuts recipe uses a dog food—I and Love and You’s lamb and bison dog kibble—as the basis for the finished treat. After crushing up the kibble in a food processor, add peanut butter, pumpkin, eggs, almond flour, and coconut before baking and topping the finished donuts with a frosting made of coconut oil and Greek yogurt. According to the website, Thrive’s office pups devoured all 12 mini donuts, making this a surefire hit with your own furry friends.
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Beef treats for diabetic dogs
Most dogs love the sweetness that a bit of pumpkin purée or applesauce adds to these homemade treats, but for some dogs—like those with diabetes—the addition of a sweetener can be detrimental. This is why these three-ingredient beef treats from Allrecipes are the perfect option for dogs who struggle with their blood sugar levels. There’s no added sugar, just whole wheat flour, eggs, and beef liver.
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Baked sweet potato fries
If your pup is the type who’s only interested in treats that come straight off of your plate, try these baked sweet potato fries from Beagles and Bargains. Made with simple, human-friendly ingredients (sweet potato, coconut oil, and spices like cinnamon and turmeric) these can be enjoyed by two-legged and four-legged animals alike. Just be careful—not all spices (like cayenne pepper) are okay for dogs, so if you’re looking to branch out in terms of flavor profiles be sure to check with your vet first.
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Doggy bliss balls
These doggy bliss balls from Blackmores are perfect for when you don’t feel like turning on your oven, as you just blend everything together in the food processor and then let them chill in the fridge. The ingredients list is a bit more detailed than some of the previous recipes (it includes crispy rice cereal, dates, shredded coconut, and a probiotic/wholefood powder), so be sure to read through the whole recipe ahead of time to make sure you have everything you need.
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Banana dog treats
Looking for a gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan dog treat recipe? Look no further than these banana dog treats from Three Olives Branch. All you need is brown bananas, oats, and cinnamon, though the recipe does note you can toss in chia seeds or flax seeds for a little more nutritional value.
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No-bake peanut butter treats
Another no-oven-required dog treat recipe is these no-bake peanut butter treats from Damn Delicious. A fairly simple list of ingredients—pumpkin purée, peanut butter, milk, and old-fashioned oats—means they also are easier to throw together on a whim than the more involved bliss balls mentioned above. And if you don’t have plain pumpkin purée on hand (avoid the spiced variety as it’s not always safe for pets), you can substitute mashed sweet potatoes or bananas for an equally delicious flavor.
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Chicken and wild rice savory treats
Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen knocked it out of the park with these savory chicken and wild rice treats. A perfect alternative to the dozens of sweeter options out there, the biscuits are made with a cooked chicken breast, chicken stock, wild rice, flour, salt, and an egg. Each batch makes somewhere between 35–40 biscuits, which is ideal if you aren’t looking to whip up new treats for your pup every few days.
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Air-fried puppy poppers
Air fryers are arguably the trendiest kitchen appliance these days thanks to how easy they are to use and how quickly they cook our favorite meals. These countertop cookers can also be used to make dog treats. These air-fried puppy poppers from Blue Jean Chef come together with just five ingredients (applesauce, peanut butter, oats, flour, and baking soda) and eight minutes in the air fryer, making them the quickest treats on this list.
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STRATFORD, Conn., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States government and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), signed a five-year contract for a baseline of 120 H-60M Black Hawk helicopters, with options to reach a total of 255 aircraft to be delivered to the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Sikorsky continues to modernize and enhance the Black Hawk to meet the Army's challenging and evolving missions by continuously delivering aircraft thanks to a hot production line, mature well-established supply chain and digital factory.
The "Multi-Year X" contract for UH-60M Black Hawk and HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft marks the 10th multiple-year contract for Sikorsky and the U.S. government for H-60 helicopters. With more than 2,100 H-60 variants in the U.S. Army's inventory, the Black Hawk continues to be the workhorse and backbone of U.S. Army Aviation. As the Army continues to develop its Future Vertical Lift (FVL) capabilities, they will continue to operate the H-60M for the next several decades and alongside the future fleet.
The contract value for expected deliveries is approximately $2.3 billion, with a potential value of up to $4.4 billion, should options for additional aircraft be fully exercised. Multi-Year X deliveries are scheduled to begin in July and continue through 2027.
"This Multi-Year agreement allows the Army to meet current and future capability needs through upgrades, remanufacturing, replacement, and technology insertions," said Col. Calvin Lane, the Utility Helicopters project manager. "The efficiencies of this contract make the best use of limited resources and result in direct savings to the Army and to taxpayers."
"Decades of Black Hawk production and enhancements, strong program execution and close partnership with the Army has kept the program thriving, and this contract is a testament to that success," said Nathalie Previte, vice president of Sikorsky's Army and Air Force programs. "Additionally, we continue to see strong international interest in the Black Hawk due to its versatility and proven record of providing unwavering support to the U.S. and nations around the globe."
"Sikorsky continues to invest in the Black Hawk platform – from sustainment to digital transformation and modernization – in order to provide our customers with the competitive edge they require," added Previte. "We have aligned our investments with the Army's technology roadmap, while leveraging Future Vertical Lift technologies to ensure the Black Hawk will be a key player in the Joint All Domain Operations environment and FVL ecosystem."
The H-60M Black Hawk, the premier multi-mission combat assault utility helicopter, provides additional payload and range, advanced digital avionics, active vibration control, improved producibility, enhanced handling qualities and situational awareness, and improved survivability.
For additional information, visit our website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/blackhawk.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.
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Make Your Fourth a Grilling Success
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans choose propane because propane grills light instantly, have a controlled flame, heats faster than charcoal, and releases less carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and soot. When firing up your propane grill this Fourth of July weekend and throughout the grilling season, remember these important safety tips:
- Always grill in a well-ventilated area away from home, decks, or porches and never grill under tree branches, eaves, awnings, or patio umbrellas. Never grill in an enclosed patio, carport, or garage.
- Keep combustible materials at least 10 feet away from propane grills and cylinders.
- Ensure your grill is placed on a flat surface and cannot tip over.
- Check grill's hose for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Replace hose according to manufacturer's instructions if any of these signs occur. Also, make sure there aren't any sharp bends in the hose or tubing.
- Never use and always replace any tank with holes, dents, rust, cracks, or other damage.
- Check for leaks when connecting a propane cylinder to your grill per manufacturer's instructions. Never use an open flame to check for leaks.
- Safety first. Keep it clean. Avoid flareups. Always remove grease or fat buildup from the grill and in trays below.
- Always keep the top of the grill open until you are sure it is lit. If it does not ignite right away, turn off the cylinder and the grill and wait 5 minutes, before turning it back on and re-lighting.
- We know you are hungry, but as soon as you're done cooking, turn off the burners and the fuel supply to the gas grill.
- When not in use, always cover your grill to protect it from the elements. Rain, the sun, and even the wind can take a toll on your grill.
- Keep propane tanks outdoors. Never store propane tanks in your home, garage, shed, or other enclosed areas.
For more propane grilling safety, please refer to the grill manufacturer's instructions.
Learn more about clean-burning propane at www.propanecounciloftexas.org.
Contact: Jackie Mason, 1 800-325-7427, info@propanecounciloftexas.org
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Firefighters ask for your help to ‘Fill the Boot’
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1565 will continue its long-standing tradition of collecting critical funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) through the Fill the Boot campaign this weekend.
Idaho Falls firefighters will be at the intersection of Hitt Road (25th East) and 17th Street on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and May 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists are asked to slow down, use caution and be engaged and focused while driving as firefighters collect money at the intersection.
They will be asking pedestrians, motorists and others to donate to the MDA which raises funds for kids, adults, and families fighting muscular diseases. Local 1565 collected a record-breaking $49,574.22 last year and hopes to surpass that amount this year.
Individuals and local businesses can also support this program by donating online by clicking HERE.
According to the MDA, the partnership between MDA and IAFF began in 1954 when the IAFF signed a proclamation designating MDA its charity of choice and vowing to continue raising awareness and funds until cures are found.
To date, the partnership fundraising activities of over 300,000 firefighters nationwide have raised more than $679 million over nearly seven decades. These funds have led in part to 14 new FDA-approved treatments for neuromuscular diseases in just the past six years and supported newborn screening in many states across the country for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Pompe disease.
“We are forever grateful to IAFF for maintaining their strong commitment to the Fill the Boot program -- even during the pandemic!” said Donald S. Wood, PhD, President and CEO of MDA. “Without a doubt, much of the progress made in the field of neuromuscular disease research, care, and advocacy, has been possible because of the decades of support and indefatigable efforts of the IAFF,” he continued.
Click HERE for more information. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/05/04/firefighters-ask-for-your-help-to-fill-the-boot-3/ | 2022-05-04T18:04:05Z |
Union's Social Justice Dinner features Richard Blanco
CINCINNATI, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, July 11, 2022, Union Institute & University's Ph.D. Program in Interdisciplinary Studies presents the 23rd Residency Conference entitled "Ecologies of Hope and Change: Confronting Environmental Injustice from Climate to the Classroom and Beyond." Like time, there never seems to be enough hope, and the conference works to create more of it. Union's current students and alumni will confront injustice in order to bring hope and change. Presenters and participants synthesize the knowledge and find new ways of thinking about their own research topic, in a true interdisciplinary style. The conference will end with Union's annual Social Justice dinner, featuring the poet, Richard Blanco.
Blanco wears many hats: presidential inaugural poet, memoirist, public speaker, educator, and advocate. He invites communities to connect by engaging with the heart of the human experience and, specifically, Blanco identifies the shared identities within the United States. In the spirit of seeking answers, Blanco describes the core of our nation through poems that "interrogate our past and present, grieve our injustices, and note our flaws, but also remember to celebrate our ideals and cling to our hopes."
Join Union's Board of Trustees, staff, faculty, students, and alumni in welcoming Richard Blanco to Cincinnati. Tickets required: https://uiu.ce21.com/item/alumni-registration-uiu-phd-conference-day-social-justice-dinner-477835
About Union Institute & University
Founded in 1964, Union Institute & University is a pioneer in educating adults through distance learning. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Union Institute & University offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs and certificates designed for adults seeking to make a difference in their own lives and within their communities. The university offers specialized online and low residency degree programs with high-touch faculty attention, designed for students regardless of where they live and work. Union's flexible delivery models emphasize relevant and transformative coursework taught by a national faculty of scholar-practitioners. Union graduates — including two dozen college presidents, in addition to other leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, members of the United States Congress, and the first female prime minister of Jamaica — promote Union's legacy of utilizing education to transform lives and communities. To learn more about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu or call 1-800-861-6400.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Cogent") (NASDAQ: CCOI), one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced a time change for Dave Schaeffer's, Cogent's Chief Executive Officer, presentation at the following conference:
The Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference is being held at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ. Dave Schaeffer will now be presenting on Tuesday, September 20th at 2:15 p.m. MDT.
Investors and other interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference presentation by going to the "Events" section of Cogent's website at www.cogentco.com/events. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the presentation.
Cogent (NASDAQ: CCOI) is a facilities-based provider of low cost, high speed Internet access and private network services to bandwidth intensive businesses. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network provides services in over 219 markets across 51 countries.
Cogent is headquartered at 2450 N Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.
Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent's registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in AMZN:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=30193&from=4
Amazon.com, Inc. NEWS - AMZN NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Amazon.com, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Amazon you have until September 6, 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 Amazon 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 AMZN lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=30193&from=4.
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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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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronn Torossian, Founder and Chairman of 5WPR, announces today he has joined the Public Relations & Annual Reports/Publications Awards judging committee of the 19th Annual International Business Awards®. The 2022 IBAs will feature one round of judging from June 6th to August 2nd, to determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Award winners.
Organized by The Stevie® Awards, The International Business Awards are widely considered the world's premier business awards competition.
"I'm thrilled to return as a judge for the International Business Awards," said 5WPR Founder and Chairman, Ronn Torossian. "It is always a career highlight to be involved in these awards, and each year I look forward to reviewing the innovative campaigns submitted by industry leaders."
This occasion marks the fourth time Ronn Torossian will judge the IBAs Public Relations & Annual Reports/Publications Awards category. Torossian has previously been awarded a Silver Stevie Award for Entrepreneur of the Year.
Created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide, The Stevie® Awards are the world's premier business awards. In short order the Stevie has become one of the world's most coveted prizes. There are eight Stevie Awards programs, each with its own focus, list of categories, and schedule. Together they receive more than 12,000 nominations each year.
Ronn Torossian is the Founder and Chairman of 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the United States. A NYC native, Torossian lives in Manhattan with his children. He is a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. (NASDAQ: PNACU) (the "Company"), a newly organized blank check company incorporated as a Delaware business company and led by Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Dongfeng Wang, today announced that commencing July 6, 2022, holders of the units sold in the Company's initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company's Class A Common Stock shares, warrants, and rights included in the units. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. The Class A Common Stock shares, warrants and rights that are separated will trade on The Nasdaq Global Market ("NASDAQ") under the symbols "PNAC," "PNACW," and "PNACR." Those units not separated will continue to trade on NASDAQ under the symbol "PNACU." Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Vstock Transfer, LLC, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the units into Class A Common Stock shares, warrants and rights. The units began trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PNACU" on May 13, 2022. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained by accessing the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Prime Number Acquisition I Corp.
Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. is a newly organized blank check company formed as a Delaware corporation for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company has not selected any business combination target and have not, nor has anyone on its behalf, initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target. The company's efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region, although the Company is prohibited from undertaking initial business combination with any entity that conducts a majority of its business or is headquartered in China (including Hong Kong and Macau).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, risks and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's registration statement, as amended from time to time, and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements include the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering or exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Zoo is sharing some encouraging findings from a new study claiming Eastern monarch butterfly populations could be showing signs of growth.
According to the study by The World Wildlife Fund for Nature, officials in Mexico saw a 35% increase in the presence of the butterfly species during the 2021 winter season compared to the 2020 winter season.
To make this calculate the growth in monarch butterfly presence, researchers measured the area of forest the monarch butterflies occupy each winter in the hibernation colonies, inside and outside the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico.
They say that their presence grew from 5.19 acres in 2020 to 7.02 acres in 2021.
“The increase in monarch butterflies is good news and indicates that we should continue working to maintain and reinforce conservation measures by Mexico, the United States, and Canada,” Jorge Rickards, general manager of WWF-Mexico, said on the WFF website. “Monarchs are important pollinators, and their migratory journey helps promote greater diversity of flowering plants, which benefits other species in natural ecosystems and contributes to the production of food for human consumption.”
According to the WWF, monarch butterflies covered nearly 45 acres in Mexico during the 1995-1996 winter season, showing just how much their population has dwindled.
They say this decline is caused by a few factors:
- Milkweed depletion
- Illegal logging
- The climate crisis
For more information, visit worldwildlife.org. | https://cw33.com/news/local/monarch-butterfly-populations-could-be-growing-study-says/ | 2022-05-26T21:24:45Z |
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Association announces that the Alzheimer's Network for Treatment and Diagnostics (ALZ-NET) — a new platform that will collect long-term clinical and safety data from patients treated with FDA-approved Alzheimer's disease therapies in real world clinical settings — is launched and live.
ALZ-NET is the first network developed specifically for new FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments, collecting real-world evidence on drug effectiveness and side effects over a long period of time.
The announcement was made today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022 in San Diego and virtually. ALZ-NET partner organizations include the American College of Radiology, Critical Path Institute, Department of Biostatistics at Brown University School of Public Health and American Society of Neuroradiology, along with other clinical research and imaging experts.
The goal of ALZ-NET is to improve patient care and outcomes, and inform Alzheimer's treatment practices, including helping us better understand and remediate health disparities, by tracking how people from all backgrounds and communities respond to novel FDA-approved Alzheimer's therapies.
A national system to collect and share drug safety and effectiveness is essential since the Alzheimer's treatment landscape dramatically changed with FDA accelerated approval of aducanumab in June 2021, and as many late-stage clinical trials are expected to report out in the next 12 months.
"We are entering a new phase of Alzheimer's treatment. ALZ-NET is the tool that will help us translate therapies into care that provides the most benefit to people living with the disease and their caregivers, in all communities," said Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., Alzheimer's Association chief science officer and ALZ-NET co-principal investigator. "In collaboration with partners and scientific leaders, we are looking to develop the future of Alzheimer's and dementia treatment and diagnostics."
Similar successful networks for heart disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS and multiple sclerosis have enabled stakeholders to track the long-term performance of therapies.
"ALZ-NET will be a long-term investment for the Alzheimer's Association. This is a prime example of our commitment to improve care and clinical readiness, and support innovative drug discovery," Carrillo said. "It is imperative that we all work together as a clinical and research community to build this infrastructure as it creates opportunities for evidence gathering, information sharing and education."
"ALZ-NET will gather real-world clinical practice data and outcomes, including treatment effectiveness and side effects," said Gil D. Rabinovici, M.D., ALZ-NET co-principal investigator and Edward Fein and Pearl Landrith Endowed Professor in Memory & Aging at the University of California, San Francisco, Weill Institute for Neurosciences. "The data will be shared quickly and transparently with doctors, patients, family members, researchers, regulators, such as the FDA, and payers, such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services."
"ALZ-NET will include people from a variety of backgrounds and communities to achieve representativeness beyond the populations historically enrolled in clinical trials," Rabinovici added.
"The Alzheimer's Association and its partners are working tirelessly to ensure access, safety and efficacy of treatments for patients," Carrillo said.
In order to gather clean, comparable data, clinical trials are conducted in highly structured, often narrowly defined conditions where participants are, for example, only in a specific age range, don't have other (often common) health conditions or are not taking other drugs. They usually take their treatments every time, on time. Study participants often get regular testing, medical care and follow-up.
Once treatments are approved and available for use in the real world, patients take them in the context of their real, busy, sometimes messy lives. And this can have a significant impact on the treatment results
ALZ-NET will be designed to grow with scientific and medical advancements. As new drugs are approved and implemented in care, they will also be included in ALZ-NET.
"Our understanding of the complexity of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias continues to evolve, and there are a number of diverse new treatment approaches on the heels of amyloid-targeting therapeutics that will comprise the therapies available to patients and their caregivers," said Michael S. Rafii, M.D., Ph.D., ALZ-NET co-principal investigator and professor of neurology at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI). "ALZ-NET will be an important tool to help us better understand these treatments using real-world evidence."
ALZ-NET will build on expertise and contacts developed through the Alzheimer's Association-led IDEAS and New IDEAS studies, and the work of other successful disease treatment networks. ALZ-NET is a provider enrolled network, which will capitalize on the more than 1,000 dementia care providers and imaging facilities across the U.S. created through the IDEAS and New IDEAS studies. These two studies are focused on investigating the clinical utility of brain amyloid PET scans.
While ALZ-NET will leverage the IDEAS/New IDEAS network, additional sites are needed that have:
- Expertise in diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
- Imaging capacity, and knowledge and experience with ARIA management.
- Diverse patient populations and strong community relationships
For more information, please visit: alz.org/alznet
To learn more about becoming a study site or an ALZ-NET affiliated study, or for other questions, please contact alzheimersnetwork@alz.org
The ALZ-NET Principal Investigators are:
- Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., Alzheimer's Association.
- Gil D. Rabinovici, M.D., Memory and Aging Center, Departments of Neurology, Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco. Principal Investigator, IDEAS/New IDEAS Studies.
- Michael S. Rafii, M.D., Ph.D., Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's largest gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer's and other dementias. As a part of the Alzheimer's Association's research program, AAIC serves as a catalyst for generating new knowledge about dementia and fostering a vital, collegial research community.
AAIC 2022 home page: www.alz.org/aaic/
AAIC 2022 newsroom: www.alz.org/aaic/pressroom.asp
AAIC 2022 hashtag: #AAIC22
The Alzheimer's Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified" or the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD).
Class Period: July 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 1, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Riskified lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at https://www.glancylaw.com/cases/riskified-ltd/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of Riskified's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement), because of, among other things, inaccuracies in the algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and entering new geographies and industries; (2) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business in which Riskified had limited experience and that this expansion has negatively impacted the effectiveness of Riskified's machine learning platform; (3) as a result, Riskified was suffering from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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Nearly every automotive manufacturer is ramping up electric vehicle production, including luxury automakers like BMW. Earlier this year, BMW announced the all-new 2023 BMW iX M60, and this sports activity vehicle might just be BMW’s best electric vehicle to date!
When you think of BMW, you may think of sporty and luxurious sedans and coupes, or maybe even luxury SUVs, but all-electric cars may not come to mind at first until you see BMWs latest offering.
The dead giveaway that it’s a BMW is its signature kidney-shaped grille that nearly all BMWs are known for, but nothing on the exterior tells you that this SUV is all-electric. that is, until you punch it.
Most of us equate electric vehicles to being environmentally friendly and dull. While the iX M60 is quiet and has a comfortable range of 280 miles, like many BMWs before it, you can bet it boasts plenty of power and performance.
Two electric motors power the iX M60, unleashing 610 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque when engaged in sport mode. When activating the launch control feature, the iX M60 will rocket from 0-60 in just 3.6-seconds
Equally as impressive as its performance is the iX M60’s interior. It’s futuristic in every sense of the word. The minimalistic approach to the dashboard gives the iX M60 an avant-garde feeling of tomorrow’s vehicles. However, what’s unique is that BMW engineers opted to use sustainable materials on the inside.
The interior was praised so much by the automotive press, it earned awards for top 10 best interiors and the UX award this year. There’s no shortage of technology either. The dashboard is adorned by two massive curved displays that put you at the command center of your iX M60.
Starting MSRP $108,900. available next year | https://cw33.com/automotive/did-bmw-just-make-the-best-electric-suv/ | 2022-09-15T03:41:18Z |
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aemetis, Inc. ("Aemetis" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMTX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Aemetis and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 12, 2021, Aemetis issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. Among other items, Aemetis reported GAAP earnings per share of -$0.69, missing consensus estimates by $0.16, and revenue of $42.8 million, missing consensus estimates by $6.26 million.
On this news, Aemetis's stock price fell $2.02 per share, or 16.25%, to close at $10.41 per share on May 12, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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1 Million Job Seekers Find Out What Former Employers Are Saying About Them
DETROIT, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JobReferences.com powered by Allison & Taylor, The Reference Checking Company recently achieved a major milestone in their 40-year history. Namely, surpassing 1 million job seekers wanting to find out what previous employers will say about them to prospective new employers.
More than a few of these job seekers had initially regarded their references as an afterthought, citing some of the following reasons. Unfortunately, all of these assumptions are frequently wrong.
- Only those references that they list will be contacted for a reference
- If a former supervisor is contacted, they will simply redirect the call to Human Resources per company policy
- Human Resources will only confirm employment dates and title as per company policy.
Here are 4 reasons why every job seeker should have their references checked:
- Your former employer may be violating appropriate reference policy. Reference-checking firm Allison & Taylor relates that 57% of all reference checks they conduct reveal some level of negativity. Such input is particularly characteristic of former bosses and supervisors. Even Human Resources - by stating that you are "not eligible for rehire" or that you left the company for "involuntary reasons" - can be toxic to your employment prospects.
- Your information may not match the HR records. Previous employers may have different employment start and end dates, position title, or a supervisor or manager listed other than what you have presented. This type of discrepancy may suggest to an employer that you are being less than truthful about your former position's title or responsibilities.
- Your record may have been omitted from the HR records entirely. This happens more often than people might think, especially in the case of mergers, where not all records make the transfer into a new system. It is also frequently the case with the self-employed; many companies do not hold records for a contractor in their HR system. It doesn't look favorable when an employer calls and is told that there is no record of your ever having worked there.
- Your reference contact may no longer work for the company. Many job seekers make the mistake of not staying in close contact with the person they intend to use for a reference. You need to be confident that your reference is still there to respond to inquiries. If the reference is no longer there, a reference checker may be shuffled though the system and end up with someone who doesn't know the former employee, or who won't cast them in a positive light.
Clearly, it is critical to ensure that your references don't ultimately become your career-enders, intentionally or unintentionally. Rather than experiencing lost job prospects, consider having a reference check(s) conducted to reveal what your former employer is actually saying about you. It will likely prove to be one of the soundest investments you will make in support of your career.
To find out what a former boss will tell a potential employer, call 1-800-890-5645 (toll-free USA/Canada), +1-248-672-4200 or visit one of these websites: https://www.allisontaylor.com/ or https://www.jobreferences.com/
About Allison & Taylor, The Reference Checking Company
Critical when seeking a job or promotion. Consider checking and validating your former employment references. Don't lose a promotion or job opportunity due to mediocre or bad job references.
JobReferences.com, powered by Allison & Taylor, The Reference Checking Company will call your former employer to obtain your references, document the results and provide a report to you.
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Our firm is highly acclaimed with employers, employees and the media alike. Compliments and mentions from influential publications and writers at The Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, The New York Times, Workplace Bullying Institute, ABC Newswire, Forbes, USA Today, Hcareers, Fortune and MyFox News provide insight into our services. Allison & Taylor, The Reference Checking Company is headquartered in Michigan.
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INNSBRUCK, Austria, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released its long-term test results for Windows and Android Internet Security Anti-Virus products.
The products of the following security companies evaluated by AV-Comparatives test include:
Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, ESET, G Data, Google, K7, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, McAfee, Microsoft, NortonLifeLock, Panda, Securion, TotalAV, Total Defense, Trend Micro, VIPRE.
Anti-Virus Test for Windows: https://www.av-comparatives.org/consumer/testmethod/real-world-protection-tests/
Anti-Virus Test for Android: https://www.av-comparatives.org/consumer/testmethod/mobile-security-reviews/
"We hope that with these tests, we can keep users and vendors engaged in system security and mitigating the ever-evolving threat landscape," said Peter Stelzhammer, co-founder of AV-Comparatives. "For these solutions to continue to grow and evolve, tests like these are crucial to providing accuracy and accountability."
Details and Tipps for Windows users:
- Update all your software
- Do backups
- Use protection
- Think before you click
- Look up the protection results at https://www.av-comparatives.org
The Real-World Protection Test conducted by AV-Comparatives simulated real-world conditions as experienced every day by users. The test accurately determined if each threat used was able to make any changes to the test system. To ensure that security programs do not plague users with false alarms, AV-Comparatives put all the products through a false-positive test.
A total of 5 products reached the highest award level, ADVANCED+, in this Real-World Protection Test. These were (in alphabetical order): Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, and Kaspersky.
Details and Tipps for mobile users
- Download only from official stores like Google Play
- Avoid sideloading
- Look at the reviews in the store
- Avoid sideloading
- Check for fake apps, even fake security apps
- Look up the mobile security review at https://www.av-comparatives.org
AV-Comparatives used more than 3,000 recent malicious applications for the Android operating system in the mobile malware protection test. The results clearly showed the advantage of using a third-party antivirus product to protect smartphones against Android malware.
Past criticism of security programs is that they cause a significant drain on the device's battery. AV-Comparatives addressed this issue by running a battery-drain test. Each product's effect on battery life during everyday phone usage (such as making calls, surfing the Internet, watching videos and sending emails) was measured.
As well as the results of the tests, the report includes general security advice and information for users of Android devices. The security measures incorporated into Android are considered, along with the effect on third-party security apps. Security tips for Android users are also provided.
All tested Android products passed the criteria of AV-Comparatives but Google.
Like all AV-Comparatives' public test reports, these two reports are available for free at this link: https://www.av-comparatives.org/latest-tests/
About AV-Comparatives
AV-Comparatives is an independent organisation offering systematic testing to examine the efficacy of security software products and mobile security solutions. Using one of the largest sample collection systems worldwide has created a real-world environment for truly accurate testing.
AV-Comparatives offers freely accessible av-test results to individuals, news organisations and scientific institutions. Certification by AV-Comparatives provides a globally recognised official seal of approval for software performance.
Contact: Peter Stelzhammer
e-mail: media@av-comparatives.org
phone: +43 720115542
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C & C Heating & Air Conditioning offers tips to help homeowners determine if they need to replace their residential ductwork
DETROIT, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- C & C Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading Detroit-area heating and cooling company with more than six decades of experience, says installing new ductwork can help homeowners lower utility bills and reduce mold, dust and other airborne allergens that can cause respiratory problems.
"When people consider updating their HVAC system, they often overlook their ductwork, but this can be a costly mistake," said Dayna Hottle, general manager of C & C Heating and Air Conditioning. "ENERGY STAR points out that 20-30% of the air that moves through the ductwork is lost due to leaks and poorly connected ducts. With the cost of energy on the rise, making sure your ductwork is as healthy as your HVAC system can help reduce some of that cost."
Hottle said old or poorly functioning ductwork can also contribute to some respiratory illnesses since pollen, mold and other allergens can more easily enter a faulty duct network. She said homeowners should consider the following when determining whether they need new ductwork:
- A noisy HVAC system. While an HVAC unit will make some noise, it should not be annoyingly loud. Rattling and other odd noises can be caused by holes in the ductwork or damage to the joints connecting or holding up the ducts.
- Uneven heating and cooling. When one room is hot and another is the temperature it should be, this can be a sign of an obstruction in the ductwork or holes that are causing air to leak before it can be piped into various parts of the home.
- Pest infestation. Damaged ductwork is an invitation to bugs and rodents to set up homes in the duct system. Along with unpleasant smells, pests can introduce bacteria and microbes into a home's environment.
- Debris near vents. Once ductwork gets too dirty, homeowners will begin noticing dirty or dusty marks surrounding the vents. This is a result of dust, dirt, lint, pet hair and even small insects.
- Old ductwork. If the ductwork is more than 20 years old, it may simply need to be replaced due to age. Most ductwork can last about 20 to 25 years, but if the ductwork has other issues in addition to being near the end of its lifespan, it may be time to replace it.
"Sometimes you can get a few more years of use from your ductwork if you have it professionally cleaned and leaks repaired, but if it is very old or damaged in multiple locations, it is probably best to replace it," Hottle said.
About C & C Heating & Air Conditioning
C & C Heating & Air Conditioning is a Detroit-area heating and cooling company with more than six decades of expertise installing and servicing all makes and models of heating and cooling equipment. Their technicians are highly trained and qualified and undergo annual background checks, random drug testing, extensive technical and customer service training and are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified. Services include HVAC maintenance and repair, duct cleaning, whole-home air filtration systems, indoor air quality systems and comprehensive maintenance agreements. For more information, call C & C Heating & Air Conditioning at (586) 439-3319 or visit their website at https://candcheat.com/
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Grassroots Organization Seeks to Unify Nurses for Positive Change through Peaceful Demonstration, Awareness, and Legislation -
7 Ways to Support the Cause
WASHINGTON , April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A grassroots group of nurses is uniting and lifting their voices peacefully to advocate for much needed change in the nursing industry, culminating with a national nurses' march at the nation's capital on May 12, 2022.
Since its inception in January 2022, the National Nurses March (NNM) organization has accrued more than 200,000 members on its Facebook group and has reserved a place at The Ellipse, in President's Park, south of the White House, for the national march on May 12 in Washington, DC. To advance its mission, the NNM organization continues to grow, gain followers, and gather additional funding and support to achieve its four key objectives:
• Fair realistic wages; including no caps
• Safe staffing (nurse to patient) ratios
• No violence against healthcare workers
• Change the culture of the biases and discrimination in the nursing profession
"We are pro-nurse, pro-patient, and pro-employer. We are anti-strike and anti-violence. We want to collaborate with healthcare leaders, employers, and lawmakers to achieve key advancements to make nursing a safer and more productive profession for nurses, patients, and all healthcare workers," stated Veronica Marshall, a nurse who founded the NNM organization, from Montgomery, AL. "I felt called to establish the National Nurses March organization because the healthcare system is broken, and my daughter wants to become a nurse," Marshall continued. "I would be concerned for her to become a nurse today - I want her to be able to join a healthcare industry that is more functional, more equitable, and less dangerous."
The organization is currently backing several bills in Congress including H.R.3165/S.1567, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety & Quality Care Act, and H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention bill for Health Care and Social Service Workers. Additionally, NNM is currently exploring other bills and legislative options to support or co-author, to further facilitate fair realistic wages and equity within the nursing profession specifically.
"We are calling ALL nurses to unite as one on May 12, in this historic march for our nursing profession," said co-organizer Ashley Hughes, RN, a critical care nurse from Charlotte, NC. "NNM aims to lift all nurses' voices peacefully in unity to accomplish this vitally important mission for future success and prosperity of the healthcare industry, including all nurses, healthcare workers, and their patients."
National Nurses March welcomes participants, volunteers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Nurses and supporters may get involved today:
- Join the National Nurses March Facebook group
- Register to attend the National Nurses March on May 12, 2022 in Washington DC
- Donate to the Cause via GoFundMe or via Every.org for tax-deductible donations
- Volunteer with NNM
- Follow NNM on Twitter or Instagram @NationalNursesMarch2022
- Visit the website to learn more: www.NationalNursesMarch.org or email info@nationalnursesmarch.org.
- Share your reasons for supporting and marching with National Nurses March with hashtags #NationalNursesMarchOrg or #WhyIMarchNNM
"Why I March"
"I'm marching for the integrity of healthcare," said Justin Riney, RN of Michigan.
"I'm marching so all nurses can be fairly compensated on a national level," stated Ashley Hughes, RN, of North Carolina.
"I am marching because the profession that I fell in love with 24 years ago is in crisis," said Najja Williams, RN, of Texas. "It saddens me to see the large exodus of nurses due to unsafe work conditions and low pay," she concluded.
About National Nurses March (NNM):
National Nurses March is a proprietary, grassroots organization formed in January 2022 by Veronica Marshall of AL. Co-organizers and fellow officers include Ashley Hughes in NC, Justin Riney in MI, and Najja Williams of TX. NNM is completely independent and is not affiliated with any other healthcare organization or association of any kind. NNM has applied for 501(c)3 status which should be approved soon. For more information, visit www.nationalnursesmarch.org
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TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V): LIT
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE): OAY3
OTCQB Venture Market (OTC): PNXLF
VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3) (OTC: PNXLF), ("Argentina Lithium" or the "Company") announces the completion of geophysical surveys at its Rincon West lithium project in Salta Province, Argentina. The results of these deep-seeking geophysical studies expand the potential extent of conductive brine aquifers at the project and will be used to target drilling at the property, due to begin in May 2022.
The Rincon West project covers 2470 hectares of the salar basin, located west of the adjacent Rincon Project owned by Rio Tinto. A total of 36.4 line-kilometres of Transient Electromagnetic (TEM) soundings surveys were completed at Rincon West. The surveys provide electrical resistivity data capable of detecting and delineating conductive strata potentially associated with concentrated lithium brines. TEM soundings are an advanced reconnaissance technique frequently employed in the exploration of lithium salars.
"The TEM surveys suggest that interpreted brine aquifers extend substantially further west and south than indicated by earlier electrical surveys, demonstrating greater potential than expected by the previous owners. We plan to begin drilling in May to test these targets. These new geophysical data allow us to assess potential aquifer quality and depth prior to drilling, which is extremely advantageous for targeting." stated Miles Rideout, V.P. of Exploration.
The TEM surveys, data modeling and presentation were completed by the Argentinean subsidiary of Toronto-based Quantec Geoscience Ltd., ("Quantec"). Quantec is a recognized leader in the industry, with experience spanning over 40 countries with over 5,000 geophysical projects. Quantec has considerable experience in the provision of qeophysical services for the evaluation of salars in the Puna Region of Argentina.
A total of 190 soundings were completed at 200 metre intervals along six east-west lines and two transecting lines, with a north-south line spacing of between 1400 and 1900 metres (see Figure 1). Data were acquired with a Geonics Ltd. PROTEM System operated in centre-loop sounding mode with 200m transmitter loops. The sounding data were recorded at 2.5 and 25 Hz. repetition rates. The data were modelled with 1-D resistivity-depth inversions, which were compiled as 2D resistivity transects of the project. The maximum depth of investigation varied from 200 metres to as much as 1700 metres below surface.
Figure 1 (https://bit.ly/3y6UPWH) presents a map showing the extent of highly conductive subsurface strata at the project (shaded yellow), interpreted from the TEM to represent the potential extent of concentrated brine aquifer. The prospective ground defined by the TEM survey covers 1,570 hectares or approximately 64% of the project.
Figure 2 (https://bit.ly/3MIgpVp) presents a sequence of TEM sections overlaid on the interpretation map. The upper bound of each section represents the topography of the terrain at surface. The lower extent of each section represents the maximum depth of investigation, not the limit of the conductive targets. In this presentation, warm colours shading red-to-purple designate electrically-conductive strata consistent with brine aquifers in a salar setting. Cold colours (blue-white) represent resistive units interpreted to lack lithium brine potential. The presented resistivity unit is Ohm-m.
Based on published drill data and geophysics from similar salar projects, the Company expects prospective aquifer zones to exhibit resistivities below approximately 5 Ohm-m. Brine-rich porous units are expected to produce resistivities on the order of 1 Ohm-m.
David Terry, Ph.D., P.Geo. is the Company's Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. Dr. Terry is responsible for oversight of the Company's early-stage exploration at the Rincon West property. The disclosure in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Terry.
Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp is focused on acquiring high quality lithium projects in Argentina, and advancing them towards production in order to meet the growing global demand from the battery sector. The management group has a long history of success in the resource sector of Argentina, and has assembled a first rate team of experts to acquire and advance the best lithium properties in the world renowned "Lithium Triangle". The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading transport and logistics provider GEODIS today announced it has been named as a 2022 Top Supply Chain Project recipient by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for its Green Team and Green Site Certification programs. The annual Supply & Demand Chain Executive award spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a range of supply chain functions.
GEODIS was recognized for its Green Team program, which is currently implemented across 145 facilities in the United States and features volunteers who together champion sustainability and environmental initiatives locally at each site. GEODIS Green Teams meet monthly to discuss their facility's environmental opportunities as well as conduct semi-annual waste and recycling assessments, identify and implement initiatives to prevent waste from entering landfills, and host community outreach events to better the planet. Additionally, GEODIS was honored for this year's award for its Green Site Certification program. Offered in tandem with the Green Team efforts, the Green Site Certification program recognizes facilities that commit to sustainable strategies, policies and practices.
"The recognition from Supply & Demand Chain Executive as a Top Supply Chain Project recipient further validates the important work we are doing each day to ensure sustainability is embedded into our operations to work toward a better tomorrow," said Drew Cravens, Senior Director, Head of Business Excellence at GEODIS in Americas.
In 2021, GEODIS Green Teams contributed to identifying waste that was diverted from landfills across its U.S. facilities to lead to a 40% total waste reduction for the year. As part of the GEODIS Green Team program, teammates identity and implement more sustainable practices into its facilities including recycling materials such as cardboard, plastic wrap, pallets, metal, toner and paper, reducing electricity consumption through smart energy management and sensors that optimize consumption, and adopting the use of "green" products like recycled paper, office products and cleaning supplies. Outside of GEODIS facilities, Green Teams regularly organize community outreach initiatives such as Earth Day, electronic waste and community clean-up events to give back and protect their local neighborhoods.
"At GEODIS, we believe that a company can only be fully successful if it operates sustainably," said June Brown, Senior Manager, Environment and Sustainability at GEODIS in Americas. "Our Green Team and Green Site Certification programs are powerful examples of the positive impact we can make to minimize our environmental footprint."
All GEODIS facilities in the United States operate in accordance with the Green Site Certification program standards to ensure teammates are educated on how to use resources efficiently. Facilities are awarded with certificates in a tiered system based on the site's individual sustainable strategies, policies and practices and are proudly displayed on-site.
To learn more about GEODIS, visit www.geodis.com. A full list of all Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Top Supply Chain Projects for 2022 can be found at www.sdcexec.com.
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GEODIS is a global leading transport and logistics provider recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS' growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), coupled with the company's truly global reach thanks to a global network spanning nearly 170 countries, is reflected by its top business rankings: no. 1 in France and no. 7 worldwide. GEODIS employs over 44,000 people globally and generated €10.9 billion in revenue in 2021.
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Yum China Submits Near-Term Science-Based GHG Emissions Reduction Targets for Validation
SHANGHAI, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today issued its fifth annual sustainability report. Yum China's 2021 Sustainability Report highlights the Company's commitment to sustainability and provides an overview of progress made in 2021 towards its sustainability goals.
Yum China formally submitted the near-term science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) for validation on 8th June, 2022. The specific targets, in line with criteria and recommendations of SBTi, are expected to be announced before the end of 2022 following official approval from SBTi. The targets will provide a clearly defined pathway for Yum China to reach net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050.
"As we continue to navigate the challenges brought by COVID-19, we remain steadfast in our long-term commitment to sustainability and sustainable growth," said Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China. "We will continue to collaborate with stakeholders across the value chain to transform and find innovative solutions for sustainable growth. I am confident that together we will continue to make meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future."
Focusing on areas where the Company's expertise and scale can have the most meaningful impact, Yum China's 2021 Sustainability Report shares progress across three strategic pillars: Food, Environment and People. Highlights include:
- Committed to providing customers with delicious, safe, nutritious, and high-quality food, the Company further enhanced food safety management through an industry-leading intelligent and digitalized supply chain management system.
- Reaffirmed its commitment to nutritional improvements through product innovation. Through the application of multiple cooking methods, and recipe changes with less salt, sugar, and oil, the Company realized remarkable achievements in its product offerings.
- Committed to reducing the adverse environmental impacts from its entire value chain, the Company developed a decarbonization strategy and roadmap supported by science-based emissions reduction targets that have been submitted to SBTi for validation. Additionally, the Company continued efforts to enhance transparency by disclosing climate action progress through CDP and committing to TCFD reporting in the near-term.
- Committed to the "People First" philosophy, the Company released the Yum China Human Rights Policy and Occupational Health and Safety Policy, reiterating its commitments to create a "Fair, Care, and Pride" workplace.
- Continued to prioritize the health and safety of employees and further upgraded medical insurance coverage for its eligible Restaurant General Managers ("RGMs"), restaurant management teams and supervisors. These enhanced benefits are expected to cover around 100,000 frontline employees and their family members.
- Committed to promoting sustainable rural development through supporting nutrition improvement and enhancing STEM education. The Company's flagship One Yuan Donation program has supported the health and growth of children in remote rural areas for 14 years with nutritious meals. In 2021, the program developed a Charity E-Shop to engage millions of Yum China's customers and popularize the concept of "Everyone does good."
Yum China's sustainability efforts continue to receive high-profile external recognition:
- Scored industry best in the 2021 DJSI CSA for the second consecutive year and listed in both 2021 DJSI World Index and DJSI Emerging Market Index.
- Received an 'A' rating in the latest MSCI ESG rating for 2021.
- Included in Bloomberg's 2022 Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year.
- Certified as a Top Employer China by the Top Employers Institute for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, and the only restaurant company among the top 20 employers.
Read the full 2021 Sustainability Report here.
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About Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a licensee of Yum! Brands in mainland China. It has exclusive rights in mainland China to KFC, China's leading quick-service restaurant brand, Pizza Hut, the leading casual dining restaurant brand in China, and Taco Bell, a California-based restaurant chain serving innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China also owns the Little Sheep, Huang Ji Huang and COFFii & JOY concepts outright. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to explore and develop the Lavazza coffee shop concept in China. The Company had 12,117 restaurants in over 1,700 cities at the end of March 2022.
In 2021, Yum China has been selected as a member of both Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index and Emerging Market Index. In 2022, Yum China ranked # 359 on the Fortune 500 list. The Company was also named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and was certified as a Top Employer 2022 in China by the Top Employers Institute, both for the fourth consecutive year. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention MINISO Group Holding Limited ("MINISO") (NYSE: MNSO) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded MINISO securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in MINISO, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/miniso-mnso-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?prid=31519&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against MINISO includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022
Aggrieved MINISO investors only have until October 17, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There are myriad reasons why South Africa is one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world, yet top of the list are always variations on these three themes: incredible food and wine, the warmth of the people, and the sheer beauty of its diverse landscapes.
A breakout five-part series called I'll Bring the Wine blends all of these aspects together: traversing the length and breadth of the country while tasting its best cuisine and meeting some of its finest people along the way too.
Created by award-winning wine brand, Nederburg, and hosted by acclaimed chef and food writer, Karen Dudley (whose Cape Town restaurant has served the likes of former First Lady Michelle Obama), each episode profiles a prominent South African chef, a quintessential South African dish made with real flair, and the ideal wine to pair it with.
Eye-watering cinematography meets mouth-watering gastronomy and together with Karen's poignant insights, creates a travel, food and wine show like no other.
Think a pinch of Chef's Table, with a dash of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, and a large helping of Mzansi magic thrown in for good measure.
To whet your appetite...
From the lush, rural foothills of Kwa-Zulu Natal to the bustling townships of Cape Town, much-loved chef Mmabatho Molefe succeeds in giving classic Nguni cuisine a dramatic contemporary makeover (think chicken feet terrine with onion caviar).
Next, multi-award-winning chef and Midlands maven, Jackie Cameron, brings beef tongue to life like never before.
In Episode 3, take a trip down to Durban's famed Spice Market, in search of a one-of-a-kind chef and his take on a dish to celebrate Diwali.
In the penultimate episode, ice-cream meets Africa's staple grains and creates something truly revolutionary in the process.
And in the final episode, two impossibly different places meet on one plate: a rugged stretch of coastline, home to the world's only truly wild oysters, and the parched desert plains of the Karoo, home to a variety of buck that still roam free, as they have for millennia. The resultant dish: a surf and turf like you've never seen or tasted before.
Binge-watch all five episodes at https://illbringthewine.co.za. No subscriptions or reservations necessary!
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NEW YORK (AP) — Apple regularly issues updates to the software powering the iPhone, and sometimes it’s OK to dawdle when it comes to installing them. But that’s not the case with its latest — an upgrade that Apple released Wednesday to close a security hole that could allow hackers to seize control of iPhones and several other popular Apple products.
Security experts are warning that everyone with an iPhone should install the update as soon as possible to protect all the personal information many people store on a device that’s become like another appendage for many.
Without the latest update, a hacker could wrest total control of Apple devices, allowing the intruder to impersonate the true owner and run any software in their name.
The company also issued fixes to block the security threat on iPads and Macs. The flaw may already have been “actively exploited,” according to the company, which has had to fix other security problems with the earlier this year.
HOW DO I FIX THIS?
The good news? There’s an easy fix: you should be able to find easily. Start with the Settings app, the one with an icon featuring what looks like gears in an old watch. Go into the “General” section, then “Software Update.” The page you see will offer simple instructions or, if your device has already updated, a message to that effect.
The whole process typically only takes a few minutes, according to security experts. .
WHY IS UPDATING YOUR APPLE DEVICE SO URGENT?
Commercial spyware companies such as Israel’s NSO Group are known for identifying and taking advantage of such flaws, exploiting them in malware that surreptitiously infects targets’ smartphones, siphons their contents and surveils the targets in real time. It’s a risk that’s best to avoid.
WHY DOESN’T MY APPLE DEVICE DO THIS FOR ME?
Apple devices are set to automatic updates by default, but it can take some time before they get around to it. Updates also don’t usually trigger unless can be done and it usually won’t happen unless the iPhone is plugged into a power outlet at the time. It’s quicker just to check for the latest updates and do it manually.
DOES THIS MEAN APPLE ISN’T DOING A GOOD JOB PROTECTING ITS USERS?
No. The reality is that hackers are constantly looking for ways to gain unauthorized access to phones, tablets, computers, and other internet-connected devices for a wide range of malicious and illegal purposes. Apple’s products tend to be a prime target because they’re popular, making them an attractive target.
“Apple is no different to any technology company in that they’re constantly dealing with vulnerabilities,” said Jamie Collier, senior threat intelligence advisor for the cybersecurity firm Mandiant and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. “This is really a function of the fact that they’re innovating. They’re constantly developing, they’re constantly improving services, improving their technology, improving their software. That means they’re constantly rolling out new things.”
WHAT APPLE DEVICES ARE AFFECTED?
The affected devices include the iPhone6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey. The flaw also affects some iPod models.
HOW DO I UPDATE IPADS AND MACS?
You can update your iPad using the same process outlined above: go to “Settings,” click “General” and click “Software Update.” On the Mac, go to “System Preferences,” then “Software Update.”
WHAT’S THE RISK THAT MY PHONE WAS COMPROMISED?
Unless you’re a journalist, political dissident or human rights activist, the chances are extremely low. The kinds of spyware created to exploit vulnerabilities of this type are expensive and typically reserved for targeted hacking.
“If you keep the systems updated, you’ll be absolutely fine,” Collier said. “Typically, when vulnerabilities in, say, phones and iPhones, for instance, are exploited, they tend to be pretty targeted, pretty focused on a small subset of individuals. So we’re unlikely to see anything that’s really widespread at this stage.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — When you think of a group of NFL players playing together you picture them on the gridiron facing off against another team in full pads and thousands of fans in the stands.
However, this group looks a little different, their field is the stage of America’s Got Talent. A group of NFL players came together and found their passion for singing and creat the Players Choir.
On Tuesday night’s (June 14) episode of America’s Got Talent, the group was able to sit down with host Terry Crews before their audition to talk about their journey in not only creating the group but their passion behind it. Shortly after they took the stage and blew the socks off of the judges and the audience with their rendition of Lean on Me by Bill Withers.
Their performance was able to garner three yes’s from judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara; Cowell even prompted the group to sing acapella and they didn’t disappoint.
Fast forward just 24 hours after the airing of their AGT audition, the group will be performing at Project Unity’s Together We Sing at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center at 7:30 p.m. “For the first time, this year’s signature fundraiser event will not only celebrate the harmonious sounds that unite us through music, but will honor and pay tribute to partners who continue to foster racial unity in North Texas and beyond.”
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) announced today that it will be participating in the upcoming UBS Genomics 2.0 and MedTech Innovations Summit in Dana Point, California.
PacBio's management is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Thursday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast can be accessed at the company's investors page at investor.pacificbiosciences.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for at least 30 days following the presentation.
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that is designing, developing and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our products and technology under development stem from two highly differentiated core technologies focused on accuracy, quality and completeness which include our existing HiFi long read sequencing and our emerging SBB™ short read sequencing technologies. Our products address solutions across a broad set of research applications including human germline sequencing, plant and animal sciences, infectious disease and microbiology, oncology, and other emerging applications. For more information, please visit www.pacb.com and follow @PacBio.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ: MANT) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). Stockholders will receive $96.00 for each share of ManTech International stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $4.2 billion and is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
If you are a stockholder of ManTech International Corporation and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this investigation, please visit us at: http://www.rowleylawpllc.com/investigation/mant/. You may also contact Shane Rowley, Esq. at Rowley Law PLLC, 50 Main Street Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606, by email at info@rowleylawpllc.com, or by telephone at 914-400-1920 or 844-400-4643 (toll-free).
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Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 4:08AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
This is a special weather statement from the national weather
service office in Riverton.
* WHAT…Snow showers. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are
possible, mainly above 8000 feet.
* WHERE…Salt River and Wyoming Mountain Ranges.
* WHEN…Sunday through early Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Salt River Pass may be slick Sunday night
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Jaylon Ferguson, who set an FBS record for career sacks while at Louisiana Tech and then played the past three seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, has died. He was 26.
Police said Wednesday the cause of death was still to be determined.
“On June 21, 2022, at approximately 11:25 p.m., Northern District patrol officers responded to a home in the 400 block of Ilchester Avenue for a report of a questionable death,” Baltimore police said. “Once there, officers located 26-year-old Jaylon Ferguson, unresponsive, being treated by medics. Ferguson never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead on the scene by medics. No signs of trauma was found or foul play suspected at this time.”
Ferguson, nicknamed “Sack Daddy,” was drafted by the Ravens in the third round in 2019 and played his whole pro career with them. He appeared in 38 games and had 4 1/2 sacks.
“Jaylon was a good-hearted, gentle person who loved his family and his team. He was a joy to talk with and be around every day,” Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said. “You always wanted to see and talk to ‘Ferg.’ Our prayers and our help go to his family.”
Born Dec. 14, 1995, in St. Francisville, Louisiana, Ferguson played high school football and basketball at West Feliciana. At Louisiana Tech, his 45 sacks were one better than another Ravens linebacker, Terrell Suggs, achieved at Arizona State.
Ferguson was a third-team AP All-American in 2018.
“The LA Tech Family mourns this morning’s tragic news of the sudden death of former Bulldog great, Jaylon Ferguson,” the Louisiana Tech football program tweeted. “We will remember his God-given talents on the field and his infectious personality off of it. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
Ferguson made nine starts as a rookie for the Ravens in 2019, and he also started the team’s only playoff game that season. The linebacker spent time on the COVID-19 list early last season but ended up appearing in 10 games.
“Me and ‘Ferg’ went through some of the same struggles when it came to making a name for ourselves in the league,” linebacker Tyus Bowser said. “From that, we were able to gain an understanding and help each other build and grow as players. From the playbook, to the field — and even outside of work — we created a strong bond amongst ourselves. Whether I was having a bad day or vice versa, we encouraged each other, and that’s what I appreciated most and what I’ll miss about him.”
The Ravens finished minicamp last week and are off until training camp. Wednesday was a tragic day for the franchise, with news breaking that both Ferguson and former defensive tackle Tony Siragusa had died.
“‘J Ferg’ had the most genuine energy I’ve ever been around,” safety Tony Jefferson said. “Before I left after minicamp in the locker room, he expressed how he was ready to have a big year, and I believed it was going to be his best season as a Raven. He will be watching over us, I know it, and he will bring the team closer just from his mark he left.”
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- LG Energy Solution announces mid- to long-term corporate strategies aimed at reinforcing product and market portfolios, quality assurance, smart factory technology, value chain and new business opportunities
- The revised annual revenue target set around KRW 22 trillion, expecting a meaningful growth in the second-half year revenue
- The company posts quarterly revenue of KRW 5.071 trillion; operating profit at KRW 195.6 billion
SEOUL, South Korea, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (LGES; KRX: 373220) today announced its mid to long term corporate strategies, with the goal of more than tripling revenue in five years and achieving double-digit operating profit margin. The company also increased the annual revenue target to KRW 22 trillion.
At the second quarter earnings conference call, LGES said it would increase revenue over three times in five years, by expanding JVs with OEMs in North America, scaling up the supply of cylindrical batteries, developing the new form factor, and discovering new business opportunities.
The company also aims to achieve double-digit operating profit margin, by obtaining technological leadership with differentiated chemistries and processes. In addition, LGES will devote to stabilizing and localizing value chain based on strategic partnerships, and also to enhancing quality and manufacturing capability with smart factory.
"Our ultimate goal is to provide the world-best QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) to our customers, thereby becoming the number one company in terms of profitability, loved and trusted by our customers," said Youngsoo Kwon, CEO of LG Energy Solution. "Going forward, we will continue to secure technological leaderships and reinforce our product competitiveness."
- Reinforcing Portfolios through Selective Strategies
LGES plans to focus on the North American market where the fastest growth is expected. On pouch-type batteries, LGES plans to expand JV partnerships with its major partners, and on cylindrical batteries, it intends to supply to not only the existing strategic customers but also EV start-ups, thereby reinforcing its competitive edge in the market.
In addition, the company will add a new production footprint for cylindrical batteries in Europe to cope with increasing demand, and also secure a new production site in Asia, in addition to the existing production facilities in Korea and China
"The current production capacity is more heavily invested in Asia (59%) and Europe (34%), compared to North America (7%)," explained LG Energy Solution. "We aim to increase the production capacity in North America to 45 percent by 2025, thereby enabling a balanced global operation portfolio of 45 percent in North America, 35 percent in Asia, and 20 percent in Europe."
In terms of product portfolio, LGES plans to reinforce the dual form factor portfolio of pouch-type and cylindrical batteries, and at the same time, continue its R&D efforts for next-generation battery technology.
On premium pouch-type batteries, LGES will maintain its product competitiveness through applying single crystal NCMA cathode and silicon anode. On mainstream segment of pouch-type batteries, the company will secure enhanced cost-competitive technologies such as LFP and manganese-rich chemistries.
In terms of cylindrical batteries, LGES aims to lead the market by securing the mass-production capability for the new 4680 battery. In addition, the company will focus on developing next-generation battery technologies such as polymer-based solid-state battery and sulfide-based solid-state battery.
- Strengthening Competitiveness in Quality, Cost and Delivery
LGES also plans to offer the highest level of QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) to customers by concentrating on product quality, smart factory, value chain, and new businesses.
For product quality assurance, LGES will improve the product design and manufacturing processes, thereby minimizing the possibility of defects. The company will also establish full in-line inspection system, and upgrade safety diagnostic algorithm in Battery Management System (BMS) to detect abnormal cases pre-emptively.
Another key factor in enhancing product quality lies in establishing a smart factory, a system that carries out all decision making on machine-produced data, independent from human experience and capabilities. Through smart factory technology, LGES aims to increase yield, stabilize product quality, improve manufacturing processes and boost productivity, and enhance workforce efficiency.
LGES also plans to establish a stable supply chain by investing in upstream suppliers and expanding long term supply contracts. Also, the company will implement a closed-loop system of collecting used batteries and recycling them, through partnerships with leading material recycling companies.
In addition, LGES will reinforce the investment for the future and new businesses, such as BaaS (Battery as a Service) model based on battery data, as well as EaaS (Energy as a Service) model, while maintaining the conservative approach when it comes to expansions to increase the profitability of its investments.
- Annual Revenue Target Adjusted to KRW 22 trillion
LGES also made an upward adjustment to the annual revenue target to KRW 22 trillion, a KRW 2.8 trillion increase from the previous target (KRW 19.2 trillion) set early this year. Last year's annual consolidated revenue recorded KRW 17.9 trillion.
The company predicted the revenue for the second half of this year would reach KRW 12.6 trillion, a 48 percent increase on-year (KRW 8.5 trillion), and a 34 percent increase from the first half of 2022 (KRW 9.4 trillion).
"We expect a meaningful revenue growth in the second half of this year, capitalizing on increased demand from OEMs' new model launch, phase 1 production ramp-up of Ultium Cells (GM JV)' Ohio plant, and the price impact from cost pass-through mechanisms," explained LGES.
- Steady Growth in Q2 Revenue Despite Challenging Economic Conditions
LGES reported its second quarter financial results of KRW 5.071 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 195.6 billion in operating profit.
The second quarter revenue of 2022 increased by 16.8 percent and the operating profit decreased by 24.4 percent from the previous quarter. Compared to the same period last year, the revenue decreased by 1.2 percent and the operating profit by 73 percent. The second quarter operating profit of last year includes one-off factors such as provisions related to recalls and a lump-sum payment of license fee from another industry player. Taking these factors into account, this year's second quarter revenue recorded a modest decrease on-year.
"This quarter's profitability has shown moderate drop, mainly due the impacts from lock-down measures in China, global supply chain disruptions, and the time gap between the actual increase in material costs and applying them to selling prices," said Chang Sil Lee, CFO of LG Energy Solution at the conference call. "Nevertheless, steady growth in revenue was possible thanks to the strong sales of cylindrical cells for EV, as well as successfully passing through major metal price hikes to the battery prices."
About LG Energy Solution
LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 24,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers such as General Motors, Stellantis N.V. and Hyundai Motor Group. At the forefront of green business and sustainability, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution's ideas and innovations, visit https://www.lgensol.com.
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BROCKTON, Mass., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Surgical Supply Company (Brockton, MA), a leading global provider of bone regenerative products and surgical supplies, and Southern Anesthesia and Surgical, "SAS" (West Columbia, SC), a leading US distributor of anesthesia and surgical supplies, are pleased to announce their merger and operation as one new company, ACE SOUTHERN.
With a combined 95 years of serving the surgical specialist, on August 1st, 2022, ACE SOUTHERN will emerge as the premier and complete surgical solution. Both companies, one founded by an oral surgeon and the other by a pharmacist, have legacies rooted in industry expertise.
"This merger creates the most comprehensive portfolio of surgical products, supported by experts who are focused on surgical specialists. ACE SOUTHERN will be the one-stop-shop aimed at helping our doctors care for their patients," said Michael Mancini, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of both ACE Surgical and Southern Anesthesia.
"We understand the importance of our role in the dental office. In today's fast evolving environment, the specialist can rely on ACE SOUTHERN as a trusted resource, whether it's for DEA compliance or desired clinical outcomes," said Christopher Carchidi, Executive Vice President and VP of Marketing for the new company.
Craig Carchidi, Chief Executive Officer of both ACE Surgical and Southern Anesthesia remarked, "Our goal will be to anticipate and deliver innovative products, services and technologies required to better assist our customers, and help them achieve success for their patients and their practice."
ACE Surgical and Southern Anesthesia and Surgical (SAS) are subsidiaries of Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners. In 2017, Henry Schein and ACE Surgical Supply announced the purchase of Southern Anesthesia and Surgical. Since the purchase, both companies had been operating separately with a plan to one day merge the two companies.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has reached tentative agreement on a new, four-year contract on behalf of roughly 12,000 members at 13 Cleveland-Cliffs locations.
USW International Vice President (Administration) David McCall, who chairs negotiations with Cliffs, credited union members for working throughout the pandemic and standing together in solidarity for the fair contract that essential Steelworkers have earned and deserve.
"Our tentative agreement with Cliffs management recognizes the vital role Steelworkers have played in the company's success," McCall said. "The proposed contract provides important economic and contract language improvements that will improve working conditions along with the standard of living for USW members and their families."
The tentative agreement improves current wages, bolsters existing health insurance provisions for workers and retirees without increasing costs and includes a commitment for Cliffs to invest $4 billion in USW represented facilities over its term.
"Our plants will continue to be safer and our jobs and benefits more secure under the proposed agreement," McCall said. "Cliffs has committed to a plan to invest in its USW facilities that will improve production, create sustainable jobs for USW members and ensure success for the company."
"Our local union leaders, activists and members have faced challenges in the past and know what it takes to lead the industry through its up and down cycles," McCall said. "We look forward to the future knowing that Cliffs understands that our plants run best when management and our union work together to solve problems for the benefit of everyone."
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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Which Hamilton Beach rice cooker is best?
If rice is a staple of your diet, a rice cooker is a must, as it makes the task much easier. Hamilton Beach produces several high-quality rice cookers that let you prepare rice perfectly without a fuss, and some are designed to tackle other tasks as well.
The best machine for anyone who also wants something that can slow-cook and steam foods is the Hamilton Beach Advanced Multifunction Rice Cooker.
What to know before you buy a Hamilton Beach rice cooker
Basic controls
Every Hamilton Beach rice cooker comes with the same basic controls and settings, such as:
- On/Off: This lets you start or turn off the machine. When you press “On,” most machines start cooking immediately.
- Cook: Some rice cookers have this setting instead of “On/Off.” It functions the same way as the “On” button.
- Warm: This setting lets you keep the rice warm until you’re ready to serve it.
In general, basic machines can cook more than just rice. They can also cook grains, oatmeal and steamed vegetables.
Most basic machines also come with a timer you can use to delay the cooking process by several hours. These are helpful for people who want the rice to start cooking at a specific time, such as when they finish work for the day or before they come back from errands.
Advanced settings and controls
More advanced Hamilton Beach rice cookers have all the same functions as basic models. But they also usually have pre-programmed digital buttons you can press such as:
- Slow cook
- Soup
- Steam
- Saute
- Hot cereal
- White rice
- Brown rice
Depending on the setting, you can use one machine to cook in multiple ways. For example, you could:
- Steam vegetables such as zucchini, onions, broccoli and bell peppers
- Prepare pancakes
- Bake pizza
- Slow-cook chili, jambalaya or other soups
- Prepare grains, oatmeal and other hot cereals
- Bake cake or other desserts
Rice cookers with special settings for rice are also convenient if your household enjoys preparing different types of rice. Being able to tailor the cook setting helps ensure you never overcook or undercook your grains.
Most complex machines also use special technology called “fuzzy logic.” This lets the rice cooker automatically adjust the temperature and cooking time based on the chosen setting. Not only does it prevent the rice from being cooked unevenly, it can also keep it from getting caked onto the bottom of the container holding it.
All-in-ones
Some Hamilton Beach rice cookers are considered “all-in-ones.” These take the basic elements of a rice cooker, a slow cooker, a steamer and a saute pan and put them together. With one of these, you can cook nearly anything you want.
What to look for in a quality Hamilton Beach rice cooker
Capacity
From 1 1/2-quart rice cookers to machines that can hold up to 20 cups of rice at once, Hamilton Beach has something for every household. Keep in mind that most machines have a different capacity for cooked versus uncooked cups of rice. When preparing foods that expand, such as rice, go by the cooked capacity.
Design
Most Hamilton Beach rice cookers have a consistent design that includes:
- Inner pan: This goes inside the machine and is where you put the food. Some consist of aluminum, which often has a nonstick surface. Others are stainless steel, which is generally durable and resistant to odors.
- Heating plate: Below the inner pan is the heating plate. This is what is used to heat and cook the food. Typically, you can remove the inner cooking pan to see this. However, you shouldn’t need to do anything with it unless something spills on it.
- Outer shell or body: The outer shell houses the inner pan and heating plate. It also has a display menu and any digital or manual buttons.
- Lid: Most machines have a lid that’s either solid or transparent for you to peer inside and watch the food cook. Some lids have a vent or hole that lets steam escape.
Accessories
What sets Hamilton Beach rice cookers apart from other brands is the extra features and accessories they come with. Some tools can be purchased separately, while others come with the machine. Common tools include:
- Rice paddle to easily get cooked rice without worrying about scratching the sides of the cooking pan.
- Rice rinser that you can use to remove excess starch from the grains before cooking and decrease the chance of rice getting stuck together.
- Steamer basket for preparing vegetables without needing a separate device.
Having these accessories can make the prep work, cooking and serving more convenient.
How much you can expect to spend on a Hamilton Beach rice cooker
An entry-level or midrange Hamilton Beach rice cooker costs $25-$50. Higher-tier models average $50-$100.
Hamilton Beach rice cooker FAQ
How can you prepare cake in a Hamilton Beach rice cooker?
A. When baking cake from a box, combine all the ingredients as instructed on the box. If you’re using a nonstick container, pour the mixture directly into it. If it’s not nonstick, grease it first. Then, turn the machine on. If it has a “Bake” setting, use that. Otherwise, use the standard setting for cooking rice and monitor the cake as it bakes.
How do I prevent rice from getting stuck in the cooker?
A. Rice often gets stuck or partly burnt at the bottom of the inner pan. To prevent this, rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking it, especially when using long-grain rice. Alternatively, lightly coat the container’s base with butter or cooking spray. Finally, make sure to use the correct ratio of rice to water. This is generally 2 cups of water per 1 cup of uncooked rice.
Why is my rice hard in the rice cooker?
A. This problem usually happens when you don’t use enough water or when you remove the lid while the rice is still cooking. Avoid taking off the lid until the machine indicates it’s done, either with a beep or by switching to “Heat” or “Off.”
What’s the best Hamilton Beach rice cooker to buy?
Top Hamilton Beach rice cooker
Hamilton Beach Advanced Multi-Function Rice Cooker
What you need to know: This is a great multi-functional rice cooker capable of cooking nearly anything evenly.
What you’ll love: This stainless steel machine has a 16-cup capacity and uses “fuzzy logic” technology to automatically adjust the internal cooking settings and temperature. It has a nonstick inner pot and a digital display with adjustable timers and a cooking progress indicator. It can cook grains, hot cereal and different types of rice. It can also slow-cook and steam dishes.
What you should consider: It takes a while to cook larger batches of rice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Hamilton Beach rice cooker for the money
Hamilton Beach 30-Cup Rice Cooker
What you need to know: This large rice cooker is perfect for anyone who wants something straightforward and simple to prepare rice or oatmeal.
What you’ll love: It can hold 30 cups of cooked rice or 15 cups of uncooked rice. It automatically switches from a cook cycle to a warm cycle once the rice is done. Plus, it comes with a steaming basket, a rice paddle, a measuring cup and a removable divider for steaming two types of vegetables at once.
What you should consider: The machine is big and won’t fit into small spaces.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Worth checking out
Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice And Slow Cooker And Food Steamer
What you need to know: This pre-programmed machine is versatile enough to prepare nearly any dish you can cook in a rice cooker.
What you’ll love: It has a 4 1/2-quart capacity, glass-top lid, stainless steel exterior and a nonstick pot. There are two options available, one with 12 settings and one with 14.
What you should consider: With so many pre-programmable buttons, it can be overwhelming to use at first.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Next Generation AM5 platform for Ryzen 7000 CPUs with support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and WiFi 6E
TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS today announced a new generation of AMD-based motherboards to accompany the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme and support the latest Ryzen 7000 processors: the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, the ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi, and the TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi.
Introducing the new generation of AMD ROG motherboards: the X670E series. Featuring support for DDR5 memory modules and PCIe 5.0 devices, the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi, and TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi is equipped with improved bandwidth capabilities, stability, and overall connectivity.
All three boards feature the latest ASUS Q-Design innovations. The ROG Crosshair X670E Hero and ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi includes the PCIe Q-Release button, a feature that lets users release their graphics card from the PCIe slot with one press.
In addition, all three featured motherboards will include the single-sided Q-DIMM latching design to ensure ease of installation and allowing memory sticks to hold firmly in place.
Lastly, the boards include the M.2 Q-latch, allowing users to secure or loosen an M.2 drive with just their fingertips.
The flagship in the Crosshair X670E lineup, the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero bridges the gap between professional PC builders and everyday gamers, allowing all users to construct a high-performance showcase PC. With its 18+2 teamed power stages rated for 110A and substantial integrated heatsinks, the X670E Hero delivers stable power at cooler temperatures.
The X670E Hero is equipped for the next generation, featuring a pair of PCIe 5.0x16 slots to support next-gen graphics cards, a PCIe 5.00 M.2 card, and WiFi 6E capability for unhindered wireless networking. ESS ES9218PQ Quad DAC provides pristine audio to the front-panel output.
Dark hues predominate the surface of the ROG Crosshair X670E Hero, providing an intense aesthetic for PC builds. Polymo lighting and a luminous RGB pattern across the integrated I/O shield delivers a microstructural array of light and color.
The ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi merges the best of form and function into balanced gaming performance. The board features 18+2 teamed power stages rated for 11A and a large, bundled M.2 heatsink to deliver a stable stream of power and thermal performance to the AMD CPU.
In addition to the PCIe Slot Q-Release button, the ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi also features an integrated power button on the motherboard and spare M.2 thermal pads to ensure optimal pre-testing and future replacements.
Angular accents sweep across the board's heatsinks alongside distinctive ROG iconography, accompanied by an illuminated acrylic display on the integrated I/O shield.
The TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi delivers performance in a durable and practical form. The board includes a PCIe Gen 5.0 x 16 slot, four M.2 slots
Featuring a simple, clean aesthetic and badges on the integrated I/O shield, the TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi also includes the latest ASUS Q-Design features, including an intuitive Q-LED agnostic array that gives users a quick glance on the status of their build.
The ASUS ROG and TUF Gaming X670E motherboard lineup will be displayed at the Canadian National Expo in Toronto, Canada between August 19-21. Stop by the ASUS Booth (#6001) for an exclusive up-close look.
For more information about CNE and ASUS ROG X670E motherboards, please visit www.asus.com/ca-en/site/cne2022/.
The press photos for the X670E motherboards are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/avqva8ut1s3imbp/AABz3HwSmMBhNWjj-GqNCGqma?dl=0
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ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world's most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today's technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation, and design, and is ranked among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies.
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CHICAGO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, posted strong first-quarter revenue growth, highlighting continued momentum across the business.
"We're guiding investors through a time of heightened volatility, and pleased that our organic growth remains strong," said Kunal Kapoor, Morningstar's chief executive officer. "We're also increasing investments in compensation and benefits for our teams globally while supporting continued funding of strategic growth initiatives."
First-Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue increased 16.3% to $457.0 million; organic revenue grew 18.1%.
- Operating income decreased 16.1% to $56.4 million; adjusted operating income declined 10.6%. First-quarter results included an increase in stock-based compensation expense related to higher scheduled incentives and overachievement of targets under the PitchBook management bonus plan, which contributed 8.2 and 5.9 percentage points to the operating income and adjusted operating income declines, respectively.
- Diluted net income per share decreased 16.5% to $1.06 versus $1.27 in the prior-year period. Adjusted diluted net income per share decreased 18.5% to $1.41.
- Cash provided by operating activities was $23.5 million in the quarter, a decrease of 63.4%. Free cash flow was negative $4.5 million compared to positive $41.5 million in the prior year. Cash flow was impacted by higher bonus payouts in the first quarter of 2022 related to 2021 annual performance.
- Share repurchases totaled $110.6 million during the quarter.
Overview of Financial Results
First-Quarter 2022 Results
Revenue for the period increased 16.3% to $457.0 million. Organic revenue, which excludes all M&A-related revenue, accounting changes, and foreign currency effects, grew 18.1% compared with the prior-year period, reflecting broad-based revenue growth across products and geographies.
License-based revenue grew 17.2% year over year, or 18.8% on an organic basis. PitchBook, Morningstar Sustainalytics, Morningstar Data, and Morningstar Direct all provided meaningful contributions to organic revenue growth in the quarter. Asset-based revenue increased 11.6% year over year, or 14.9% organically. Morningstar Indexes was the largest contributor to organic revenue growth driven by assets under management (AUM), along with positive performance in both Investment Management and Workplace Solutions. As experienced in similar historical periods of market volatility, the structure of certain contracts and the timing of client asset reporting can result in a one-quarter lag between market movements and the impact on earned revenue in these areas. Transaction-based revenue increased 17.3% year over year, or 18.3% on an organic basis, as robust issuance activity in U.S. structured finance asset classes drove revenue growth for DBRS Morningstar.
Operating expense increased 23.0% to $400.6 million in the first quarter. The largest contributors to operating expense growth were compensation, professional fees, commissions, and stock-based compensation.
- Compensation costs increased $41.6 million in the quarter. This reflects growth in headcount across key areas of the Company including product and software development, data collection and analysis, sales, and service support, in addition to more substantial annual merit increases to employees effective Jan. 1, 2022. The growth in headcount was highest in Morningstar Sustainalytics, PitchBook, DBRS Morningstar, and the Wealth Management product areas to support strategic growth initiatives. Higher benefit costs, including 401(k) plan contributions and healthcare costs, in addition to non-cash increases in vacation accruals and sabbatical expense, contributed to the variance.
- Professional fees increased $10.4 million primarily due to higher legal fees, the use of third-party resources for software and product development, and M&A-related expenses.
- Commission costs increased $6.5 million in the quarter due to strong sales performance and higher amortization of capitalized commissions related to prior-year sales performance.
- Stock-based compensation increased $5.7 million, primarily due to the PitchBook management bonus plan.
First-quarter operating income was $56.4 million, a decrease of 16.1% compared with the prior-year period. Adjusted operating income, which excludes intangible amortization expense and all M&A-related expenses and earn-outs, was $82.5 million in the first quarter of 2022, a decrease of 10.6% compared with the prior-year period. First-quarter operating margin was 12.3%, compared with 17.1% in the prior-year period. Adjusted operating margin was 18.1% in the first quarter of 2022, versus 23.6% in the prior-year period. The year-over-year decline in margin resulted from the increased investment in headcount, compensation and benefits, and continued funding of strategic growth initiatives.
Net income in the first quarter of 2022 was $46.1 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared with $54.9 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of 16.5% on a per share basis. Adjusted diluted net income per share decreased 18.5% to $1.41 in the first quarter of 2022, compared with $1.73 in the prior-year period, excluding non-operating gains, intangible amortization expense, and all other M&A-related expenses.
The effective tax rate was 27.3% versus 20.4% in the prior-year period. The increase in tax rate was primarily attributable to additional reserves recorded for uncertain tax positions that increased the liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the first quarter.
Product Area Highlights
Morningstar is executing its strategy and investing for long-term growth. On a consolidated basis, PitchBook, DBRS Morningstar, Morningstar Sustainalytics, Morningstar Data, and Morningstar Direct were the top five contributors of organic revenue growth in the first quarter of 2022. (For performance of the largest product areas and key metrics, refer to the Supplemental Data table contained in this release.)
Highlights of these and other products include:
License-based
- PitchBook grew revenue by 49.4% and licenses by 41.1% in the first quarter, a strong start to 2022. Several product releases over the past year helped contribute to revenue performance, including further investment in public equity data, the integration of ESG Risk Ratings from Morningstar Sustainalytics, and enhancements to PitchBook's proprietary Investor Style Summary analysis tool. PitchBook's continued focus on execution within core data operations and go-to-market activities from marketing and sales delivered strong growth in revenue and bookings.
- Morningstar Data grew revenue by 7.7%, or 9.7% on an organic basis, in the first quarter with positive contributions across geographies. In the quarter, revenue growth was driven by both fund data and equity data and increased demand from the ongoing change in regulatory landscape, creating new requirements and demand for solutions to support client needs.
- Morningstar Direct grew first-quarter revenue by 8.3%, or 10.2% organically, on strong demand in both the U.S. and Europe. Direct licenses increased by 6.3% in the quarter and benefited from new users and client renewals due to the continued investment in functionality, new data sets, and access to research that enables users to extract more value from the platform.
- Morningstar Sustainalytics revenue grew 42.0%, or 47.7% on an organic basis, in the first quarter with continued momentum in all key product lines. Sales of EU Action Plan solutions were robust in the institutional and wealth segments and there was increased demand for ESG data for client reporting purposes. The number of corporate issuers licensing Morningstar Sustainalytics' ratings across all geographies grew throughout the quarter along with further expansion in second-party opinions.
- Advisor Workstation grew revenue 1.8%, or 1.9% on an organic basis, in the first quarter with steady demand across North America for solutions addressing the regulatory need for advisors to demonstrate how investment decisions align with client best interest. Demand for personalized financial planning was strong and new information on third-party model portfolios, sustainability metrics, and structured products supported higher client retention.
Asset-based
- Investment Management revenue increased 4.8%, or 13.1% on an organic basis, in the first quarter led by growth in Morningstar Managed Portfolios in the U.S. For the quarter, assets under management and advisement increased 6.9% versus the prior year, helped by positive net flows. Assets grew to $51.1 billion in the quarter, with Managed Portfolios now representing more than 60% of that total.
- Workplace Solutions grew revenue by 5.6% in the first quarter, driven by the performance in Morningstar Retirement Manager from both new and existing plans. Assets under management and advisement increased 9.2% in the quarter to $213.9 billion, primarily from growth in managed account offerings.
- Morningstar Indexes increased revenue by 59.4%, or 54.1% on an organic basis, in the first quarter. Despite market volatility, index products had strong asset flows into investible products linked to Morningstar Indexes and higher levels of index licensing. Moorgate Benchmarks, a company Morningstar acquired in 2021, has also begun contributing to reported revenue in Europe.
Transaction-based
- DBRS Morningstar grew first-quarter revenue 16.7%, or 17.6% on an organic basis. Growth was led by the U.S. as a result of continued strong issuance volumes and market coverage in the U.S. commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities. This growth was somewhat offset by declines in both Canada and Europe. The decline in Canada was driven by lower corporate and financial institution issuance volume after consecutive years of record issuance, while European market volatility impacted by the geopolitical environment created credit issuance delays within the region.
Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $544.9 million and $504.4 million of long-term debt, compared with cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $546.1 million and $359.4 million of long-term debt as of Dec. 31, 2021.
Cash provided by operating activities was $23.5 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared with $64.2 million in the prior-year period. The decline in cash flow was primarily due to the impact of higher bonus payouts in the quarter related to 2021 financial performance.
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased $110.6 million of its shares, paid $15.5 million in dividends, and spent $7.8 million on acquisitions and other minority investments.
On April 4, 2022, Morningstar announced an agreement to acquire Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD), a market leader in news, research, data, insights, and indexes for the leveraged finance market from S&P Global. The purchase price is up to $650.0 million in cash, comprised of $600.0 million at closing, subject to certain adjustments, and a contingent payment of up to $50.0 million six months after closing. In conjunction with the announcement, the Company entered into a financing commitment for up to $1.1 billion to support the transaction. The financing is comprised of a five-year term facility and revolving credit facility, which will replace the Company's existing credit facility, and will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price and for other general corporate purposes.
Comparability of Year-Over-Year Results
In addition to intangible amortization expense and M&A-related expenses, certain other items, as detailed below, affected the comparability of first quarter of 2022 results versus the same period in 2021.
First-Quarter 2022 Results
- Diluted and adjusted net income per share in the current period included $0.13 of non-operating gains.
- First-quarter 2022 results include a $5.7 million year-over-year increase in stock-based compensation, primarily due to higher scheduled incentives and overachievement of targets under the PitchBook management bonus plan. This reduced diluted net income per share by $0.13.
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About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $265.0 billion in assets under advisement and management as of March 31, 2022. The Company has operations in 29 countries. For more information, visit www.morningstar.com/company. Follow Morningstar on Twitter @MorningstarInc.
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- consolidated revenue, excluding acquisitions, divestitures, adoption of new accounting standards or revision to accounting practices (accounting changes), and the effect of foreign currency translations (organic revenue),
- consolidated operating income, excluding intangible amortization expense and all mergers and acquisitions (M&A)-related expenses (including M&A-related earn-outs) (adjusted operating income),
- consolidated operating margin, excluding intangible amortization expense and all M&A-related expenses (including M&A-related earn-outs) (adjusted operating margin),
- consolidated diluted net income per share, excluding intangible amortization expense, all M&A-related expenses (including M&A-related earn-outs), and non-operating gains/losses (adjusted diluted net income per share), and
- cash provided by or used for operating activities less capital expenditures (free cash flow).
These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Morningstar presents organic revenue because the Company believes this non-GAAP measure helps investors better compare period-over-period results. We exclude revenue from acquired businesses from our organic revenue growth calculation for a period of 12 months after we complete the acquisition. For divestitures, we exclude revenue in the prior-year period for which there is no comparable revenue in the current period.
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Kentucky charities collect donations to aid in flood relief
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:40 AM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As the toll rises to 26 confirmed dead flooding in Kentucky has left astronomical damage in its wake.
Two local charities in Kenutcukcy have been collecting funds to aid the relief effort. You can click the following links to donate:
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Partnership with Cenergistic Achieves Energy Efficiencies Across the
School District
DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the cost of utilities continues to rise, an energy savings partnership is supporting Montgomery ISD's commitment to sound fiscal management and conservative budgeting practices.
Montgomery ISD partnered with energy management company Cenergistic during the 2020-21 school year to create energy efficiencies across the district. The combined efforts of Cenergistic's energy specialists, MISD technicians, and district employees generated a cost avoidance of more than one million dollars in the first year.
Montgomery ISD is using these funds to bridge the gap between the state funding Montgomery ISD receives per student, which is considerably less than the average per-student funding received by other school districts across Texas. Additionally, Montgomery ISD is subject to a state law referred to as "Robin Hood", which, because of Montgomery ISD's rising property values, requires the district to send a portion of its local property tax revenues back to the state for redistribution to other school districts and charter schools.
"With the gap between the state per pupil funding and MISD significant and growing, we must always work intentionally to be efficient with taxpayer dollars in order to remain competitive with teacher compensation and academic programming," Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison said. "Conservative fiscal management is a top priority for our board and leadership team, and we are constantly examining ways we can manage our limited resources more effectively. Our partnership with Cenergistic gives us extra assistance to conserve energy and identify ways to put those savings back into our budget."
Cenergistic is also helping Montgomery ISD identify areas that may need equipment upgrades so that the facilities are running most efficiently. The Cenergistic program also allows the district to realize cost avoidance on an ongoing basis.
"We know how important it is to ensure every facility, every classroom has proper ventilation in order to provide a comfortable and productive learning environment for students and teachers," Dr. William S. Spears, Founder and CEO of Cenergistic said. "Additionally, our goal is to help school districts save money on energy costs with no up-front capital investment."
"Our school district budget is incredibly lean," Montgomery ISD Board Trustee Mike Hopkins said. "The cost avoidance from this partnership has been critical to the district as we planned our budget for this year. I applaud our district's focus on fiscal management to bridge the per-student funding gap we see in our district compared to the rest of the state."
The Cenergistic energy conservation program delivers financial savings as well as an environmental benefit from a reduced carbon footprint. Cenergistic partners typically save 24% on expected energy costs without adding any new equipment and have earned more than 13,000 ENERGY STAR recognitions.
Since 1986 Cenergistic has partnered with 1,500+ educational, local government, healthcare and faith-based organizations, delivering $6.4 billion in utility savings. These strong results come from the application of Cenergistic's science-based strategies enhanced by our patented Cenergistic Optimize™ software platform to drive building and equipment optimization. Our energy conservation program reduces utility consumption by an average of 24% with no capital investment while maintaining or improving the comfort and quality of building environments. For 14 consecutive years, Cenergistic has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year or Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence. To learn more, visit www.cenergistic.com.
Contact:
Jan Noel-Smith
1-214-273-2814
jnoelsmith@cenergistic.com
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Kohli to provide enterprise risk insights and guidance to fast-growing supply chain risk management technology company
ARLINGTON, Va., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interos, a leading AI technology company solving the most challenging supply chain problems worldwide, today announced that Nita Kohli, a distinguished operational resilience executive with 25 years' experience, has joined the company's Board of Advisors.
Kohli has held numerous leadership roles across technology, operations, finance, and risk and control. Her international career spans Europe, North America and Asia with Freddie Mac, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank and KPMG.
"I'm excited to take on this advisory role with Interos, which today is in a leading position to influence how the global economy operates," Kohli said. "Recent crises have shown that companies can create competitive advantage by proactively managing supply chain risks using artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies as part of their business continuity management programs."
In joining the Interos Board of Advisors, Kohli will play a key role in advancing Interos' innovation and growth agenda, emphasizing supply chain risk as a core component of operational resilience. She will focus on driving change to help organizations integrate supply chain risk and operational risk, while also understanding the intersection with ESG and climate risk.
Interos has created the world's only living map of the global supply chain, allowing global organizations to pre-emptively identify and mitigate Financial, Operational, ESG and other types of risks within their extended supply chains.
"Like all our board members, Nita brings insight and expertise earned through decades of top leadership positions within the supply chain industry," Interos CEO Jennifer Bisceglie said. "I look forward to working with her and the rest of our Interos board as we continue to expand the Interos platform, create new opportunities for leaders to solve critical business risks, and discover additional benefits we can offer our growing customer base."
Interos is the operational resilience company — reinventing how companies manage their supply chains and business relationships — through our breakthrough SaaS platform that uses artificial intelligence to model and transform the ecosystems of complex businesses into a living global map, down to any single supplier, anywhere. The Interos Operational Resilience Cloud helps organizations reduce risk, avoid disruptions, and achieve superior enterprise adaptability. Based in Arlington, VA, the fast-growing private company is led by CEO Jennifer Bisceglie and supported by investors Kleiner Perkins, NightDragon, and Venrock. www.interos.ai.
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Two out of three investors cite inflation as biggest risk to investments
- 65% of American investors held their investments in response to recent stock market selloffs
- 66% of survey respondents say the biggest external risk to investments over the next three months is inflation
- More than half (52%) of investors note their primary goal of investing is to provide long-term security
HOBOKEN, N.J., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. retail investors remain resilient despite stock market sell offs and looming recession fears, new data from eToro finds. The social investing network's latest 'Retail Investor Beat', reveals that two-thirds of American investors (65%) held their investments steady during the recent stock market selloff.
Despite rising concern over inflation, investors are holding steady
Inflation is touching almost all aspects of everyday life and is top of mind for American investors. When asked what poses the biggest external risk to investments in the next three months, 66% of respondents noted rising inflation followed by state of the global economy (39%) and international conflict (34%). Despite these concerns, however, American investors remain optimistic; more than two out of three investors (69%) are confident in their current investments.
In light of recent market volatility, the survey data also found a shift in focus to clean technology as a long-term investing strategy. When asked about the sectors that present the best investment buying opportunity in the next three months 40% of respondents said technology (electronics manufacturers, software developers and IT firms) and 38% said energy (oil and gas exploration and production companies).
eToro US Investment Analyst, Callie Cox, comments, "Today's investors are facing a perfect storm of setbacks including ongoing market uncertainty, skyrocketing inflation, and an overall increase in cost of living and housing costs. Despite these factors, investors across generations are demonstrating a level of maturity and understanding and are not letting emotions dictate important money decisions."
Younger investors have their eyes on financial independence
U.S. investors are thinking long term when it comes to financial planning. More than half (52%) of investors say their primary goal for investing money is providing long-term security followed by helping fund retirement alongside a pension (38%) and achieving financial independence (37%). For younger generations, financial independence is paramount. Forty-three percent of respondents aged 18-34 are investing to achieve financial independence followed closely by providing long-term security (42%).
eToro US Investment Analyst, Callie Cox, comments, "For many younger investors, this is the first time they are navigating a bear market. Managing risk for the first time, focusing on long term goals and seeing the big picture is difficult for even the most seasoned investor. The data shows that young investors are making smart, informed decisions. The best path forward is to be patient; history shows that investment portfolios can make it out of the bear market on stronger footing."
Despite 'Crypto Winter', investors still demonstrate interest in digital currencies
Investors are still confident in the future of crypto. When it comes to investment choices, currently, one in three (33%) American investors are invested in cryptoassets, compared to 54% in cash, 54% in domestic equities and 38% in domestic bonds / fixed income. 40% of investors believe Bitcoin presents the best investment opportunity over the next three months. Crypto investors are also demonstrating that they're thinking long-term. More than half (55%) of crypto investors held their investments in response to the recent cryptoasset market selloff with just 8% selling their investments.
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Survey research conducted by Appinio from 7 to 17 June 2022. Previous waves were conducted quarterly in conjunction with Opinium. In total, 10,000 retail investors sampled across 14 countries, 1,000 in each: UK, US, Germany, France, Australia and Spain. 500 in the following: Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic. Retail investors were defined as self-directed or advised and had to hold at least one investment product including shares, bonds, funds, investment ISAs or equivalent. They did not need to be eToro users.
About eToro
eToro is a social investment network that empowers people to grow their knowledge and wealth as part of a global community of successful investors. eToro was founded in 2007 with the vision of opening up the global markets so that everyone can trade and invest in a simple and transparent way. Today, eToro is a global community of more than 27 million registered users who share their investment strategies; and anyone can follow the approaches of those who have been the most successful. Due to the simplicity of the platform users can easily buy, hold and sell assets, monitor their portfolio in real time, and transact whenever they want.
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Partnership allows IMG Academy to offer more course options, flexible schedules
BRADENTON, Fla., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMG Academy announced today an exclusive partnership with Laurel Springs School, a leading private online school offering K-12 and postgraduate programs, to further expand IMG Academy's academic programs and delivery. The partnership provides IMG Academy's student-athletes additional course options and flexible schedules to balance career interests to supplement its current in-person education offerings.
IMG Academy is at the forefront of education, sport and athletic and personal development. Known for its innovative approach to delivering a seamless methodology that cultivates academic growth, athletic improvement, lifelong skills, while promoting social responsibility. IMG Academy's boarding school program prepares student-athletes to become tomorrow's leaders and influencers. The storied history and alumni base with unparalleled athletic and individual accomplishments has made IMG Academy into the most recognizable school in the nation and a global phenomenon. Built on a foundation that thrives on being innovative and disruptive, this new partnership with Laurel Springs is yet another example of delivering dynamic tools and resources to enhance the student-athlete learning experience.
As the first US-based online school, Laurel Springs has a track record of successful alumni including Olympians, performing artists, professional athletes and accelerated learners. Through a self-paced, asynchronous education model, Laurel Springs provides student-athletes the flexibility to train, travel, and compete at a high level, while receiving a premier, college-prep education. As such, the Class of 2021 graduates were accepted to 59% of NCAA DI schools. Laurel Springs, whose academic experiences help pave each student's learning path and pace, has long been considered the preferred online school for Olympic and college-bound student-athletes who seek flexibility and a college-prep experience as they continue their training, making it an excellent partner to pair alongside IMG Academy's rigorous academic program.
"We are committed to holding our academic programs to a standard of excellence that is expected from a private academy of our caliber," said IMG Academy Head of School Michael Lehan. "Our student-athletes are not only positioned to thrive in sport but in whichever pathway they choose after graduation. Through this partnership with Laurel Springs, we are continuing to find unique and innovative ways to provide our student-athletes with resources that will ultimately prepare them for success in the 21st century."
"We're proud to partner with IMG Academy to support students' academic and personal growth," said Laurel Springs School President Arra Yerganian. "As trailblazers in our respective communities, our shared approach to nurturing personal growth within each student as they pursue their passions and talents uniquely positions Laurel Springs School and IMG Academy to address the needs of student athletes."
While Laurel Springs School has offered supplemental classes to IMG student-athletes for years, this official partnership between IMG Academy and Laurel Springs School is believed to be the first of its kind.
The partnership between IMG Academy and Laurel Springs will also extend to IMG's world-class sports camps, which serve individuals who are seeking expertise and resources to improve and take their game and education to the next level.
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is one of the world's largest and most advanced multi-sport training and educational institutions. IMG Academy helps countless youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes reach their full potential in and out of sport by providing world-class teaching and coaching, tailored programs and professional expertise and facilities. IMG Academy also serves as a training and competition venue for amateur and professional teams, a host site for a variety of events, and a hub for sports performance research and innovation.
About Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School has offered accredited private online K-12 and postgraduate academic programs since its establishment in 1991. Laurel Springs values and encourages student individuality and recognizes the need to aid them in aligning their passions and pursuits with their academic aspirations. By providing expert faculty to teach more than 200 college prep courses paired with a student-driven personalization for academic design and vibrant student life of over 30 clubs and activities, Laurel Springs fosters inquiry, growth, mastery, purpose, and independence within each student. On average, students attending Laurel Springs earn higher than the national average scores on the SAT and ACT, which has led to acceptance to the top colleges and universities. Of the more than 4,500 graduates from over 100 countries, Laurel Springs alumni can be found leading today's business, education, athletics, and entertainment industries. Learn more at www.laurelsprings.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR) will host an analyst and investor conference call with Nektar executives on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST), to outline a new strategic plan for the company and provide updates for the company's research and development pipeline.
The press release and live audio-only webcast of the conference call can be accessed through a link that is posted on the Home Page and Investors section of the Nektar website: http://ir.nektar.com/. The web broadcast of the conference call will be available for replay through May 27, 2022.
To access the conference call, follow these instructions:
Dial: (877) 881-2183 (U.S); (970) 315-0453 (international)
Conference ID: 5888057 (Nektar Therapeutics is the host)
About Nektar Therapeutics
Nektar Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing investigational medicines in oncology, immunology, and inflammatory diseases. The company also has a portfolio of approved partnered medicines. Nektar is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Huntsville, Alabama and Hyderabad, India. Further information about the company and its drug development programs and capabilities may be found online at http://www.nektar.com.
Contact:
For Investors:
Vivian Wu of Nektar Therapeutics
628-895-0661
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to revise the critical habitat designation for Florida manatees, which have been dying in record numbers because water pollution is killing a main food source.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said in a court settlement made public Wednesday that it will publish a proposed revision by Sept. 12, 2024. The agreement comes in a long-running court case involving the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and the Save the Manatee Club.
The rule would bring enhanced federal scrutiny to projects that might affect the manatee in waterways in which the marine mammals are known to concentrate. One such area is the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s east coast, where this winter officials successfully fed manatees tons of lettuce in an unprecedented experiment to prevent more starvation.
Last year, more than 1,100 manatees died largely from lack of food, a Florida record. This year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports 562 manatee deaths as of late May. Dozens more manatees have been rescued and are being cared for at zoos, marine facilities and aquariums around the country.
The manatee critical habitat designation has not been updated since 1976; it’s something manatee advocates have been pushing for since 2008. The state wildlife commission estimates there are about 7,500 manatees in the wild in Florida.
“Safeguarding the places where manatees live will help put these incredibly imperiled animals back on a path to recovery,” said Ragan Whitlock, an attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity. “Protecting the habitat of these magnificent creatures is long overdue, but we’re happy these safeguards will soon be in place.”
The broader issue for manatee survival is improving water quality. Their favored seagrass food is disappearing due to chronic pollution from agricultural, sewage and urban runoff, as well as other sources. Efforts are ongoing to restore the crucial seagrass beds but those are long-term projects.
Florida wildlife officials were heartened this spring to find that some seagrass is growing back naturally in key habitat areas. But they cautioned it would only take one algae bloom caused by pollution to wipe out those gains.
Once it happens, manatee advocates say the critical habitat revision will be another key piece of the puzzle for saving these unique and beloved creatures.
The Fish and Wildlife Service “has delayed revising critical habitat for a decade, and now the manatee’s predicament is so dire that revising critical habitat can no longer be put on the back burner,” said Patrick Rose, executive director of the Save the Manatee Club, which was co-founded by Florida troubadour Jimmy Buffet.
“We are pleased that FWS is finally willing to take this essential step to save our imperiled manatees and hope this signals a shift in prioritizing manatee survival and recovery,” Rose added.
People interested in assisting the manatee program can donate to an FWC-affiliated organization. Distressed manatees can be reported by calling a hotline at 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922). | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/us-agrees-to-update-critical-habitat-for-florida-manatees/ | 2022-06-02T16:49:47Z |
NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available
By RALPH D. RUSSO
AP College Football Writer
Quarterbacks will not be a heavy focal point of this year’s draft. Instead, guys who do the blocking and who catch the ball will take precedence on offense. This pool is particularly deep for wide receivers, and there will be a strong emphasis on find pass protectors early on. As for the quarterbacks, Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Liberty’s Malik Willis appear to be the most popular. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/24/nfl-draft-breaking-down-top-offensive-players-available/ | 2022-04-24T20:10:04Z |
Primo Water Corporation Announces Strong Second Quarter 2022 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
Published: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:15 AM CDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
Company issues third quarter guidance and raises full year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the "Company" or "Primo"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, today announced its results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2022.
(Unless stated otherwise, all second quarter 2022 comparisons are relative to the second quarter of 2021; all information is in U.S. dollars.)
SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue increased 9% to $571 million compared to $526 million (increased 16% excluding the exit of the single-use bottled water retail business in North America and the impact of foreign exchange).
Reported net loss and net loss per diluted share were $23 million and $0.14, respectively, compared to reported net loss and net loss per diluted share of $8 million and $0.05, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share were $33 million and $0.21, respectively, compared to adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share of $28 million and $0.17, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $108 million compared to $100 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin was maintained at 18.9% for the quarter.
Company increases full year 2022 revenue growth expectation to between 12% to 14%, adjusted for the exit of the single-use bottled water retail business in North America, and increases full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to between $415 million and $425 million.
"I am very pleased with our revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in the second quarter, accentuating a solid first-half performance that puts us on pace to exceed our previous full-year 2022 targets. Our results were driven by improved pricing, volume, and customer growth. Our pricing actions and operational performance give us the confidence to increase our 2022 outlook to 12% to 14% revenue growth (adjusted for the exit of the single-use bottled water retail business in North America) and Adjusted EBITDA to between $415 million and $425 million dollars, despite a challenging Euro devaluation, unprecedented inflationary environment and the exit of our business in Russia. As we continue to transform and reshape Primo, we are a fundamentally stronger business than ever before. Our strategy is working as evidenced by our first half 2022 performance and we remain confident in our ability to achieve our long-term 2024 outlook of high single-digit organic revenue growth with Adjusted EBITDA approaching $525 million dollars," said Tom Harrington, Primo's Chief Executive Officer.
"We are pleased that Primo's cash flow and balance sheet enable us to simultaneously return value to shareholders through regular quarterly dividends, as well as an opportunistic share repurchase program of $100 million dollars, while at the same time continuing to invest in internal and external opportunities that will further strengthen our operations and drive long-term growth," said Mr. Harrington.
OUTLOOK
Primo is targeting the following results from continuing operations for the third quarter and full year 2022:
SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL
Primo will host a conference call, to be simultaneously webcast, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A question-and-answer session will follow management's presentation. To participate, please call the following numbers:
North America: (888) 664-6392 International: (416) 764-8659 Conference ID: 75198085 This is a live, listen-only dial-in telephone line.
A slide presentation and live audio webcast will be available through Primo's website at https://www.primowatercorp.com. The earnings conference call will be recorded and archived for playback on the investor relations section of the website for a period of two weeks following the event.
SECOND QUARTER GLOBAL PERFORMANCE
Revenue increased 9% to $571 million compared to $526 million (increased by 16% excluding the exit of the single-use bottled water retail business in North America and the impact of foreign exchange). The increase was driven by customer growth, increased demand across our customer base, price increases and the benefit from tuck-in acquisitions, partially offset by the exit from the single-use bottled water retail business in North America and foreign exchange headwinds. Revenue growth by channel is tabulated below:
Gross profit increased 12% to $332 million compared to $297 million. Gross margin grew by 170 basis points to 58.2% compared to 56.5%, driven by price increases, Water Direct volume growth and the exit of the single-use retail bottled water business in North America, partially offset by foreign exchange headwinds.
SG&A expenses increased 12% to $292 million compared to $260 million. The increase was driven by higher selling and operating costs supporting the volume and revenue growth of the business as well as general inflationary cost increases.
Reported net loss and net loss per diluted share were $23 million and $0.14, respectively, compared to reported net loss and net loss per diluted share of $8 million and $0.05, respectively. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share were $33 million and $0.21, respectively, compared to adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share of $28 million and $0.17, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $108 million compared to $100 million, driven primarily by price increases, increased demand for products and services across our customer base and the exit of the single-use bottled water retail business in North America. Adjusted EBITDA margin remained at 18.9% for the quarter.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $67 million, less $49 million of capital expenditures and additions to intangible assets, resulted in $18 million of free cash flow, or $21 million of adjusted free cash flow (adjusting for the items set forth on Exhibit 7), compared to adjusted free cash flow of $26 million in the prior year.
SECOND QUARTER REPORTING SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
During the second quarter the Company realigned certain of its businesses previously included in the Rest of World segment (now renamed "Europe") between the Europe reporting segment and the Other category. The Company's two reporting segments are now North America and Europe. Segment reporting results have been recast to reflect these changes for all periods presented.
North America
Revenue increased 10% to $437 million (increased by 17% excluding the single-use bottled water retail business in North America) driven by customer growth, price increases and increased demand for products and services from residential and business-to-business customers, partially offset by the exit from the single-use bottled water retail business in North America.
Europe
Revenue increased 9% to $70 million (increased 22% excluding the impact of foreign exchange) driven by increased demand for our products and services from residential and business-to-business customers and tuck-in acquisitions, partially offset by foreign exchange impact.
ABOUT PRIMO WATER CORPORATION
Primo Water Corporation is a leading pure-play water solutions provider in North America and Europe and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Primo operates largely under a recurring razor/razorblade revenue model. The razor in Primo's revenue model is its industry leading line-up of sleek and innovative water dispensers, which are sold through retailers and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo's razorblade offering. Primo's razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo delivers sustainable hydration solutions across its 21-country footprint direct to the customer's door, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses, Primo offers pre-filled and reusable containers at approximately 14,000 locations, water dispenser sales at approximately 9,000 locations and water refill units at approximately 24,000 locations, respectively. Primo also offers water filtration units across its 21-country footprint.
Primo's water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America as well as with Watercoolers Europe (WE), which ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
Non-GAAP Measures To supplement its reporting of financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Primo utilizes certain non-GAAP financial measures. Primo excludes from GAAP revenue the impact of foreign exchange and the impact of the now-exited small-format single-use retail bottled water business in North America to separate the impact of these items from Primo's results of operations. Primo also utilizes Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to separate the impact of certain items from the underlying business. Because Primo uses these adjusted financial results in the management of its business, management believes this supplemental information is useful to investors for their independent evaluation and understanding of Primo's underlying business performance and the performance of its management. Additionally, Primo supplements its reporting of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations determined in accordance with GAAP by excluding additions to property, plant and equipment and additions to intangible assets to present free cash flow, and by excluding the items identified on the exhibits hereto to present adjusted free cash flow, which management believes provides useful information to investors in assessing our performance, comparing Primo's performance to the performance of the Company's peer group and assessing the Company's ability to service debt and finance strategic opportunities, which include investing in Primo's business, making strategic acquisitions, paying dividends, and strengthening the balance sheet. With respect to the Company's expectations of its future performance, the Company's reconciliations of Q3 2022 and full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA and 2024 Adjusted EBITDA are not available, as the Company is unable to quantify certain amounts to the degree of precision that would be required in the relevant GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. These items include taxes, interest costs that would occur if the Company issued debt, and costs to acquire and or sell a business if the Company executed such transactions, which could significantly affect our financial results. These items depend on highly variable factors and any such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. Primo expects the variability of these factors to have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on the Company's future GAAP financial results. The non-GAAP financial measures described above are in addition to, and not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for, Primo's financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures included in this earnings announcement reflect management's judgment of particular items, and may be different from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Safe Harbor Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 conveying management's expectations as to the future based on plans, estimates and projections at the time Primo makes the statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and Primo cautions you that several important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements related to the amount of shares that may be repurchased under the share repurchase program, future financial and operating trends and results (including Primo's outlook on third quarter and full year 2022 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA and Primo's multi-year growth algorithm), and related matters. The forward-looking statements are based on assumptions regarding management's current plans and estimates. Management believes these assumptions to be reasonable, but there is no assurance that they will prove to be accurate.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in this press release include, among others: the impact of the spread of COVID-19, related government actions and Primo's strategy in response thereto on our business, financial condition and results of operations; Primo's ability to compete successfully in the markets in which it operates; fluctuations in commodity prices and Primo's ability to pass on increased costs to its customers or hedge against such rising costs, and the impact of those increased prices on its volumes; Primo's ability to maintain favorable arrangements and relationships with its suppliers; Primo's ability to manage its operations successfully; currency fluctuations that adversely affect the exchange between currencies including the U.S. dollar, the British pound sterling, the Euro and the Canadian dollar; the impact on Primo's financial results from uncertainty in the financial markets and other adverse changes in general economic conditions, including inflation and interest rates; any disruption to production at Primo's manufacturing facilities; Primo's ability to maintain access to its water sources; the impact of climate change on Primo's business; Primo's ability to protect its intellectual property; the seasonal nature of Primo's business and the effect of adverse weather conditions; the impact of national, regional and global events, including those of a political, economic, business and competitive nature; Primo's ability to fully realize the potential benefit of transactions or other strategic opportunities that it pursues; Primo's ability to realize cost synergies of its acquisitions due to integration difficulties and other challenges; Primo's exposure to intangible asset risk; Primo's ability to meet its obligations under its debt agreements, and risks of further increases to its indebtedness; Primo's ability to maintain compliance with the covenants and conditions under its debt agreements; fluctuations in interest rates, which could increase Primo's borrowing costs; Primo's ability to recruit, retain and integrate new management; Primo's ability to renew its collective bargaining agreements from time to time on satisfactory terms; compliance with product health and safety standards; liability for injury or illness caused by the consumption of contaminated products; liability and damage to Primo's reputation as a result of litigation or legal proceedings; changes in the legal and regulatory environment in which Primo operates; Primo's ability to adequately address the challenges and risks associated with its international operations and address difficulties in complying with laws and regulations including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010; the impact on Primo's tax obligations and effective tax rate arising from changes in local tax laws or countries adopting more aggressive interpretations of tax laws; disruptions in Primo's information systems; Primo's ability to securely maintain its customers' confidential or credit card information, or other private data relating to Primo's employees or the Company; Primo's ability to maintain its quarterly dividend; or credit rating changes.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures, including but not limited to risk factors contained in Primo's Annual Report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings with the securities commissions. Primo does not undertake to update or revise any of these statements considering new information or future events, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine, is pleased to announce that Octavia Peck Palmer, PhD, FAACC, has been elected to serve on the AACC board of directors as president-elect starting in August 2022. Following this, she will serve successive terms as the association's president from August 2023-July 2024 and as past president from August 2024-July 2025. In addition, the AACC membership elected a new treasurer and two new directors to the association's board. They will take office in August 2022 along with the incoming president of AACC Academy and the incoming chair of the AACC Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council, both of whom will also serve on the board.
"I am elated that AACC's membership has elected me to serve as president-elect of the association," said Dr. Peck Palmer. "In this role, I look forward to working with AACC's leadership, staff, and members to continue to equip laboratory medicine professionals to successfully adapt to the complex challenges and greater demands in healthcare today. I strive to build upon the organization's rich history of raising public awareness of laboratory medicine; providing multifaceted educational resources; advocating for health equity; leading global outreach efforts that empower resource-limited clinical laboratories; and driving advancements in the field that improve patient care."
Dr. Peck Palmer is an associate professor of pathology, critical care medicine, and clinical and translational sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She serves as division director of clinical chemistry, and as medical director of the Presbyterian and Shadyside Hospitals and automated testing laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She is also the assistant medical director of the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh automated testing laboratory.
An active member of AACC since 2006, Dr. Peck Palmer is currently completing a 3-year term as a member of the association's board of directors. She is chair of the AACC Health Equity and Access Division, which she founded, and chair of the AACC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She has served in many other roles within the association as well, including as a member of the organizing committee for the 2016 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo; a member of the AACC Education Core Committee; editor of the CLN Daily; and secretary of the AACC Clinical and Translational Sciences Division.
AACC TREASURER
Victoria Zhang, PhD, MBA, DABCC, FAACC, will serve as AACC treasurer from August 2022-July 2025.
Dr. Zhang is an associate professor in the department of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in New York, as well as director of the clinical chemistry division and vice chair for clinical enterprise strategy at URMC. Since joining AACC in 2009, she has served as founding chair of both the AACC Mass Spectrometry and Separation Sciences Division and the AACC Global Lab Quality Initiative Asia-Pacific Working Group. She led AACC efforts to put out practical recommendations on SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing. Additionally, she has served on the AACC Science and Practice Core Committee, the AACC Finance Committee, and as a member of the organizing committee for the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.
AACC BOARD MEMBERS
Daniel T. Holmes, MD, FRCPC, and Stanley F. Lo, PhD, will serve as members of AACC's board of directors from August 2022-July 2025. Yusheng Zhu, PhD, DABCC, FAACC, will also serve on the board from August 2022-July 2023 as president of AACC Academy, the association's home for distinguished laboratory experts who shape science in the field. Additionally, Erika Deaton-Mohney, MT(ASCP), CPP, will serve on the board from August 2022-July 2023 as chair of the Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council, which guides AACC's activities and programs to address the professional needs of AACC's clinical laboratory scientist members.
Dr. Holmes is a clinical professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of British Columbia and he is head and medical director of the department of pathology and laboratory medicine at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. An AACC member since 2005, he currently serves on the AACC Education Core Committee and as past chair of the AACC Endocrinology Division.
Dr. Lo is a professor of pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and associate director of the clinical laboratories at Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He has been an AACC member since 1994 and is currently chair of the AACC Awards Committee and chair-elect of the AACC Pediatric-Maternal Fetal Division. He has also served on the association's Nominating Committee, Education Core Committee, and as chair of the organizing committee for the 2017 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.
AACC NOMINATING COMMITTEE
AACC's membership has also elected Carmen L. Wiley, PhD, DABCC, FAACC; Robert Fitzgerald, PhD, DABCC (CC and CT), FAACC, NRCC; and Nichole Korpi-Steiner, PhD, DABCC, FAACC, to serve from August 2022-July 2025 on the association's Nominating Committee. The AACC Nominating Committee carries out the important task of ensuring that the association's leadership comprises a diverse and highly talented group of individuals who represent the full breadth of AACC's membership.
Dr. Wiley is clinical medical director at Incyte Diagnostics and medical director of clinical labs at Providence Inland Northwest Washington in Spokane, Washington.
Dr. Fitzgerald is a professor in the department of pathology at the University of California, San Diego, where he also serves as director of the toxicology laboratory and as associate director of the clinical chemistry laboratory.
Dr. Korpi-Steiner is an associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also serves as co-director of clinical chemistry and as director of special chemistry and point-of-care testing.
About AACC
Dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine, AACC brings together more than 70,000 clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and business leaders from around the world focused on clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of progressing laboratory science. Since 1948, AACC has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing programs that advance scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.aacc.org.
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Missouri hiker who took social media challenge dies in South Dakota’s Badlands
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man who was hiking on an unmarked trail in southwestern South Dakota that was featured in a social media challenge died when he and another hiker ran out of water, authorities said Thursday.
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office said 22-year-old Maxwell Right, of St. Louis, was hiking in Badlands National Park Wednesday when he collapsed and died of suspected dehydration and exposure.
A 21-year-old man from Missouri who was hiking with Right was flown to a Rapid City hospital, where he was placed under observation for exposure and dehydration. The weather in the park has approached 100 degrees most of the week.
Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Helene Duhamel said she didn’t know about the specifics of the challenge and would rather not advertise it “but clearly it’s out there.” Pennington County has put out numerous public service announcements warning hikers to be prepared for the elements and stay on marked trails, she said.
“We’ve said many times, you have to have enough water, water, water,” Duhamel said. “But I don’t think people understand and they underestimate the heat, especially in the Badlands.”
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Project focuses on delivering in-app training to create inclusive workplaces on Webex
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emtrain, a company providing eLearning and analytics to create inclusive workplaces by developing pro-social skills, and Cisco are announcing a partnership to integrate Emtrain's training modules through WebEx's collaboration solutions. This is one of the first projects of a broader partnership with Cisco to support workplace culture in a changing hybrid workplace.
With Emtrain, Webex users can now engage and train employees across their global workforce with timely and relevant content focusing on real-life workplace scenarios. These ready-to-go resources via Webex will address issues such as harassment, respect and unconscious bias, inclusion, and LGBTQIA+.
"At Cisco, we know that inclusion and diversity fuel possibility and innovation and benefit all of our stakeholders tremendously. We rely on Emtrain to support this mission-critical culture-building," said Fran Katsoudas, Cisco EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer. "I am thrilled that we can now access Emtrain right from within Webex where we all spend our day. This integration keeps culture top of mind and gives our employees easy access to powerful e-Learning and workplace management content."
"Cisco recognizes that the entire nature of how and where we work has changed, and that means we need new approaches to developing a conscious culture," said Emtrain founder and CEO Janine Yancey. "Francine Katsoudas, Cisco's Chief HR Officer, had the foresight to see how Emtrain's powerful eLearning solution combined with Webex's innovative hybrid work solutions creates a unique opportunity to develop inclusive skills right in the flow of work where workers are already engaged."
Emtrain will be available on Webex starting this June, free to everyone after an Emtrain account creation.
Emtrain provides eLearning and analytics that measure the impact of social dynamics in the workplace. Emtrain's solutions go beyond compliance to develop inclusion, ethics and respect as professional competencies via video-based training to build skills. Emtrain partners with industry experts and uses current events to develop video-based training content on topics such as sexual harassment, unconscious bias, respect and ethics. In addition, using patent-pending analytics, the company allows companies to benchmark their corporate culture against the global community to identify issues before they become toxic problems that can become compliance issues and destroy workplace culture. Emtrain's platform is used by more than 600 companies including Bed Bath & Beyond, Genentech, LiveNation and more. Recognized by Fast Company on the "World Changing Ideas 2020" list, and named one of the fastest growing companies on the "Inc. 5000 2021" list Emtrain is a VC-backed, woman-owned and women-led company. Learn more at https://www.emtrain.com.
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Russia aims new air strikes at Black Sea coastal targets
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia targeted Ukraine’s Black Sea regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv with air strikes Tuesday, hitting private buildings and port infrastructure along the country’s southern coast, the Ukrainian military said.
The Kremlin’s forces used air-launched missiles in the attack, Ukraine’s Operational Command South said in a Facebook post.
In the Odesa region, a number of private buildings in villages on the coast were hit and caught fire, the report said. In the Mykolaiv region, port infrastructure was targeted.
Hours after the renewed strikes on the south, a Moscow-installed official in the southern Kherson region said the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions will soon be “liberated” by the Russian forces, just like the Kherson region further east.
“The Kherson region and the city of Kherson have been liberated forever,” Kirill Stremousov was quoted as saying by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti.
The developments came as Ukraine appeared to be preparing a counteroffensive in the south.
Russia previously attacked Odesa’s port at the weekend. The British military said Tuesday there was no indication that a Ukrainian warship and a stockpile of anti-ship missiles were at the site, as Moscow claimed.
The British Defense Ministry said Russia sees Ukraine’s use of anti-ship missiles as “a key threat” that is limiting its Black Sea Fleet.
“This has significantly undermined the overall invasion plan, as Russia cannot realistically attempt an amphibious assault to seize Odesa,” the military said. “Russia will continue to prioritize efforts to degrade and destroy Ukraine’s anti-ship capability.”
It added that “Russia’s targeting processes are highly likely routinely undermined by dated intelligence, poor planning, and a top-down approach to operations.”
Russian shelling over the previous 24 hours killed at least three civilians and wounded eight more in Ukraine, the president’s office said Tuesday.
In the eastern Donetsk region, where the fighting has been focused in recent weeks, the shelling continued along the entire front line, with the largest cities of the region, including Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Toretsk, being targeted by the Russian forces, a statement said.
Donetsk regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko accused Russian troops of using cluster munitions and repeated his call for civilians to evacuate.
“There is not a single safe place left, everything is being shelled,” Kyrylenko said in televised remarks. “But there are still evacuation routes for the civilian population.”
The Institute for the Study of War, based in Washington, D.C., reported that the Russians are using mercenaries from the shadowy Wagner Group to capture the Vuhledar Power Plant on the northern outskirts of the Novoluhanske village.
But the Russian forces have made “limited gains” there, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.
The main Russian focus has been on capturing Bakhmut.
“Russian forces made marginal gains south of Bakhmut but are unlikely to be able to effectively leverage these advances to take full control of Bakhmut itself,” the Institute for the Study of War said.
Russian forces continued to launch strikes on civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city in the northeast, and the surrounding region.
Kharkiv governor Oleh Syniehubov said the strikes on the city resumed around dawn Tuesday, damaging a car dealership.
“The Russians deliberately target civilian infrastructure objects — hospitals, schools, movie theaters,” Syniehubov told Ukrainian television. “Everything is being fired at, even queues for humanitarian aid, so we’re urging people to avoid mass gatherings.”
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that Moscow wants “the complete subjugation of Ukraine and its people.”
“We must be prepared for this war — which Russia is conducting with absolute brutality, and is conducting in a way that no one else would — to last months,” Baerbock said during a visit to Prague.
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Which type of log splitter is best?
Using tools to break down wood for heat and cooking is one of civilization’s oldest tasks, and there are a variety of tools available to make it easier. Depending on how much wood you have, how thick and dense it is and how much work you’re willing to do, either a manual or electric log splitter might be best for you.
Electric log splitters
Electric log splitters are perfect for landowners or landscapers who regularly deal with large amounts of timber and don’t want to engage in backbreaking labor. They use an electric motor that plugs into a standard 110-volt outlet and drives a powerful hydraulic pump. You simply place the log in the splitter, turn it on and let the machine do the work.
Electric log splitter pros
- Straightforward operation: Electric log splitters are pretty simple to use. They don’t have much of a learning curve and there aren’t any complicated controls to worry about.
- They’ll save your back: If you’ve recently cleared your land of any trees and have plenty of timber, an electric log splitter can help you process it without overexerting yourself.
- They can split dense logs: Electric log splitters can typically accommodate logs up to 10 inches wide and 12 inches long, although some larger models can handle even larger pieces.
- They don’t make much noise: They’re not silent, but they’re exponentially quieter than their gas-powered counterparts.
Electric log splitter cons
- Power tools can be dangerous: Always exercise extreme caution when using an electric log splitter. Never allow an untrained user to operate it and always wear appropriate protective equipment.
- They’re not cheap: Electric log splitters start around $300 and go up to around $600.
- They take up a decent amount of space: You’ll need to make sure you have somewhere to store one. They’re also heavy.
- You might still need manual splitting tools: Electric log splitters can only handle logs up to a certain size. If you’re dealing with trees more than 10 inches in diameter, you’ll have to break down the timber before you can fit it in the splitter.
Best electric log splitters
Ryobi RYAC490 5-Ton 15-Amp Log Splitter
It delivers 5 tons of force and is big enough for logs up to 10 inches wide and 20 inches long. It’s an especially good choice because it comes from a popular and reliable manufacturer.
Sold by Home Depot
Southland SELS60 6-Ton 15-Amp Log Splitter
This one’s about as affordable as they get, but it still doesn’t make any sacrifices in terms of power. It’s equipped with rugged wheels and a textured handle so it’s easy to move around your property.
Sold by Home Depot
Powerhouse XM-380 7-Ton Log Splitter
There aren’t many as powerful as this one, which boasts 7 tons of force and can accommodate logs up to 12 inches wide. At about $500 and over 100 pounds, though, it’s both large and expensive.
Sold by Amazon
Manual log splitters
Unlike electric log splitters, manual log splitters come in a few different types. The most traditional manual log splitter is the combination of a maul or sledgehammer and a wedge. There are also hydraulic splitters that work similarly to electric models but use long handles and your own elbow grease for power. Finally, there’s also a large number of fixed vertical wedges to choose from. These are mostly used for turning previously split logs into tinder and kindling using a small mallet or mini sledgehammer.
Manual log splitter pros
- Splitting wood by hand can be satisfying: There’s nothing like warming yourself up by splitting wood outdoors on a cold winter’s day.
- They don’t require electricity: If you’re working deep in the woods or anywhere else off-grid, a manual wood splitter might be your best bet.
- They can be affordable: You can get your hands on a good maul and splitting wedge for well under $100.
- Some designs offer increased leverage: There aren’t many, but a few of the top manual splitters work a lot like electric models, except they’re powered by hand.
- The right tools can tackle the biggest logs: A few well-placed swings of a maul can make short work of some of the biggest logs.
Manual log splitter cons
- Splitting wood by hand is a lot of work: Don’t let anyone romanticize it too much; splitting wood with a sledgehammer and wedge will make you sweat and deliver a solid dose of exercise. For a lot of people, manual wood splitting without any mechanical advantage is just not feasible.
- Manual log splitting can also be dangerous: An errant ax-head or sprained shoulder can put a stop to your work and ruin your day or worse. Always use caution when splitting wood.
- Hydraulic models work slowly: It takes a decent amount of time to split a log with a manual hydraulic splitter. The trade-off is that you don’t have to swing around any heavy tools.
Best manual log splitters
Central Machinery Hydraulic Log Splitter
It uses the same principle as an electric log splitter, but it’s powered by the user.
Sold by Amazon
This thoughtfully designed maul weighs 8 pounds and sports a textured grip as well as a durable 34-inch fiberglass handle.
Sold by Home Depot
The superplastic face and advanced blade geometry make this one of the finest mauls available. However, it’s not cheap.
Sold by Home Depot
This design has long been considered one of the most efficient at splitting logs. Plus, it doesn’t cost much.
Sold by Amazon
An impressive amount of engineering went into designing this wedge, which may be the most effective one on the market.
Sold by Amazon
Simply place an already split log on top of this fixed wedge, strike it with a mallet and gather the kindling that results. There’s also an extra-large version.
Sold by Amazon
It’s simple, it’s effective and if you plan on using a wedge, you’ll probably need a good sledgehammer.
Sold by Amazon
Should you get a manual or electric log splitter?
If you’ll be splitting a lot of wood, you’ll probably need a maul or sledgehammer and wedge no matter what. Even with electric log splitters, you’ll need to do some manual work at times.
As far as mechanical log splitters go, an electric log splitter is highly effective once the logs are prepped and ready for splitting. If you’re considering a mechanical log splitter, an electric one is probably your best bet. There are few manual hydraulic log splitters and the ones that do exist don’t work very quickly. The best situation for a manual hydraulic log splitter is if you’ll only use it occasionally and aren’t willing or able to swing an ax.
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DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 39 points, 11 rebounds and his 16th technical foul of the season for the Dallas Mavericks, who will open the playoffs at home for the first time since 2011 after their 128-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
The Mavericks will play their regular-season finale Sunday without Doncic, unless the technical foul is rescinded by the NBA office. If upheld, his 16th of the season means an automatic one-game suspension.
“I got a technical asking how is that not a foul … that’s it,” said Doncic, who was undercut and knocked down by Portland’s Elijah Hughes when taking a shot from beyond midcourt at the end of the first quarter. “If you ask me, I think 100 percent it should be rescinded, because it wasn’t a tech. No warning, no nothing. I was just asking.”
Crew chief Tony Brothers, who issued the tech, told a pool reporter after the game Doncic wouldn’t stop complaining.
“He started to complain to each of the officials. When I was walking toward the table, he was 15 feet in the backcourt still complaining, so he got a technical for continuously complaining,” Brothers said.
Dwight Powell added 18 points, Dorian Finney-Smith 15 and Spencer Dinwiddie 14 for the Mavericks (51-30), who are guaranteed a top-four seed in the Western Conference. None of the Mavs’ top four scorers played after the third quarter.
Dallas will open a first-round playoff series at home for the first time since its 2011 NBA championship season. That was when Jason Kidd, now the head coach, was the point guard. They have lost first-round series their last six playoff appearances since.
There is still the chance Dallas could move to the third seed since it owns the tiebreaker over Golden State (51-29), which has games remaining at San Antonio and New Orleans.
Drew Eubanks had 18 points and Ben McLemore 14 for the Trail Blazers (27-54), who trailed throughout while losing their 10th game in a row. They have dropped 20 of 22 overall.
“I thought we played hard for the most part. We just couldn’t make shots,” first-year Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. “Against this team, you’ve got to keep up with the scoring.”
After taking an inbound pass in the backcourt with 2.6 seconds left in the first quarter, Doncic moved by Hughes, who reached in and then appeared to stumble. That led to contact with Doncic, who was then in the air and fell on his rear end while the shot was no good.
As soon as he fell, Doncic extended both of his arms and pleaded his case to the referee closest to him. He then got up and went to talk to Brothers.
Kidd said he was talking with his assistant coaches after the quarter when told Doncic had gotten a technical.
“Everybody said he didn’t curse, so that’s all I can go on is what they said, but that’s between Tony and himself, so we’ll see what the league says,” Kidd said. “If he can play (Sunday), he plays, if he can, he moves on to the playoffs, starts with a new slate. It’s not a big deal.”
Brothers confirmed there was no profanity.
Doncic already had 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists by that point, when the 36-13 lead was the largest for the Mavericks at the end of the first quarter this season. Powell had 11 points in the quarter.
After going 1 of 7 on 3-pointers before halftime, Doncic shot 6 of 7 from beyond the arc in a 25-point outburst in the third quarter that may be his last before the playoffs.
“Honestly I’m tired, it’s been a long year,” Doncic said with a laugh when asked about the possibility of having an unexpected day off Sunday. “This is what it’s about, the playoffs, I’ll be ready to go.”
TIP-INS
Trail Blazers: Portland lost its final six road games. The Trail Blazers, who lost at New Orleans on Thursday night, finished 6-9 in the second game of back-to-backs — 1-5 in those games on the road.
Mavericks: Brothers was also the lead referee exactly a week earlier when the Mavericks lost at Washington, and Kidd as ejected when he was called for two technical fouls in the fourth quarter. After that game, Kidd said Brothers has now thrown him out as a player and as a coach. Kidd said then: “What I said to him was, ‘Whose ball is it?’ And he took that personal, unfortunately, and threw me out. It happens.”
UP NEXT
Trail Blazers: Close out the season at home Sunday night against Utah, which is 3-0 this season against Portland.
Mavericks: Play their regular-season finale at home against San Antonio on Sunday night.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person OC MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients in the community who are in need of direct patient services such as patient navigation and screening and diagnostics.
The Komen OC MORE THAN PINK Walk will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Newport Beach at Pacific Life Insurance Company at Fashion Island.
"We look forward to seeing our community that includes anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather again, in person, for this year's OC MORE THAN PINK Walk. Funds raised support Komen's work in research and patient care services that are important to our community including patient navigation and screening and diagnostics," said Robin Walker, Development Director of OC Susan G. Komen.
"For 30 years, Komen is a proud partner with our local OC community, and this year, our goal is to raise $550,000 to help people facing breast cancer today. With the economic downturn affecting those we serve, the demand for Komen services is greater than ever," said Walker. "We are grateful for everyone who is fundraising now, for our Walk Teams, sponsors and volunteers who make it possible for the women and men of OC facing breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer to receive the support they need."
Komen appreciates our returning Walk sponsors: Pacific Life Insurance Company; Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company; Kaiser Permanente Orange County; Mentor Worldwide LLC; City of Newport Beach; Hoag Family Cancer Institute; Pepsi/Frito-Lay; UCI Health; KABC-TV; and Cox Communications.
Komen is excited to welcome new sponsors for this year's OC Walk including Mother's Markets; Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions; Amgen; American Bone Health; Agendia; OC Fire Local 3631; Simplify Asset Management; Thales Avionics; Keck Medicine of USC Newport Beach; Breastlink/RadNet; and Ware Malcomb.
Additionally, Brianna Ruffalo, KABC-TV meteorologist and reporter, will serve as Emcee of the OC Walk.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the OC Walk:
- Complimentary breakfast for Top Fundraisers
- Free T-shirts for breast cancer survivors and MBC thrivers
- Pathway of Hope Parade honoring breast cancer survivors and MBC thrivers
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Komen OC MORE THAN PINK Walk
Pacific Life Insurance Company at Fashion Island
700 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Newport Beach, California
Sunday, September 25, 2022
6:30 AM Event Opens
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9:00 AM MORE THAN PINK Walk Begins
Register Online for more information
https://www.komen.org/orangecountywalk
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in their second year of partnership, H&M USA and Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) have announced Actress, Producer and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross as the non-profit's new ambassador for 2022. Having launched her own hair care company, PATTERN, in 2018, Ross will amplify the non-profit's mission of helping other Black Woman owned businesses flourish through a community of support and resources.
On June 10th, Ross and BFABW Founder Nikki Porcher sat down together at H&M's Los Angeles showroom to have a candid discussion about the challenges and successes Black Woman encounter as business owners. Joined by members of the Buy From a Black Woman (BFABW) community and surrounded by a display of products from member businesses, Ross and Porcher delved into topics such as starting your own business, strengthening a network of Black women business owners, and how Black women are often called to create their own path to fill a need that is often unrecognized by corporations. Ross, herself a talented multihyphenate with years of experience in entertainment and business, gave words of wisdom and advice to young Black women seeking to achieve their own goals in a world where they may not always be seen.
"I am proud to help support Buy From a Black Woman and the incredible network of business owners they've brought together," says Ross. "Black women and their contributions are often overlooked, which is why it's crucial for us to come together to build, strengthen and create our own opportunities for success."
Buy From a Black Woman is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 by Nikki Porcher that connects hundreds of Black Woman owned businesses across the United States and provides a community of support with the goal of helping their businesses flourish. Throughout 2021, H&M sponsored events like the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour and the BFABW Holiday Market which ran November through December 2021 at H&M's Times Square location. These events, which saw products from over 50 Black Woman owned businesses sold at H&M locations across the country, exposed new customers to these Buy From a Black Woman member businesses and business owners.
"It's hard to describe in words what it means to have Tracee Ellis Ross as an ambassador for Buy From A Black Woman. This year we are celebrating and showing the world that Black Women are living examples. I couldn't think of a better example to help us spread our message of just how important it is to buy from and support Black Women Business Owners better than Ms. Ross. We are truly honoured to work with her and to continue our partnership with H&M," says Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From a Black Woman.
Now in the second year of partnership, H&M USA will continue its support of Buy From a Black Woman through a variety of activities and support aimed at continuing the growth and success of the business owners, beginning with a donation of $250,000. This summer, H&M USA will again sponsor the organization's Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour, leveraging H&M USA's channels and brick and mortar locations to highlight Black Woman owned businesses across the country.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Tracee Ellis Ross to propel our support of Buy From a Black Woman even further," says Donna Dozier Gordon, Head of Inclusion and Diversity for H&M Region Americas. "Ms. Ross' role as Buy From A Black Woman ambassador will be a force multiplier in amplifying the critical work being done to elevate the success of Black woman business owners, and in turn, uplift entire communities. H&M's collaboration with Buy From A Black Woman continues to exemplify the impact we want to have in empowering and creating capacity in the communities in which we live and work."
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Company offers tips for customers to manage rising temperatures and energy costs
READING, Pa., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the hot, humid summer months expected to produce higher electric usage and potentially severe weather, Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, is completing inspections and conducting proactive equipment maintenance across its 14-county eastern and south-central Pennsylvania service area to help enhance service reliability for customers.
"We proactively inspect and maintain our equipment to help ensure our system is prepared for increased electrical demand when temperatures soar," said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. "Additionally, these important steps help to minimize the length and impact of service interruptions should summer storms cause power outages."
Met-Ed crews are wrapping up inspections of electrical equipment located along neighborhood power lines to ensure the equipment is ready to perform reliably with elevated summer electrical demand, typically due to air conditioning usage.
Substation electricians use thermovision cameras during summer-readiness inspections to capture infrared images, helping to detect potential problems within substations and on power lines that cannot be observed during regular visual inspections. These images can identify equipment issues such as loose connections, corrosion and load imbalances, and utility workers are able to make repairs to prevent potential power outages in the future.
In addition, helicopter patrols have completed inspections of nearly 1,400 miles of power lines owned by Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, LLC (MAIT), a FirstEnergy transmission subsidiary, located in the Met-Ed area. The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms and other hardware problems not visible from the ground. Any potential reliability issues identified during the inspections will be addressed.
Met-Ed employees recently participated in an annual emergency preparedness drill to practice restoration processes and review storm-management tools critical to safely and quickly getting the lights back on following severe weather. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30 and is forecast to be more active than normal this year, continuing a trend seen in recent years.
Customers can get tips to prepare in advance of severe weather, and view restoration updates if storms do cause power outages, by visiting FirstEnergy's 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
With the summer storm season also comes higher-than-usual temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to beat the heat while also managing their electricity bill this summer. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:
- Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the summer.
- Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.
- During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.
- Use a programmable or smart thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.
- Seal any leaks with caulk or weather stripping to prevent hot air from sneaking into your home.
- Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary.
- Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner must do.
- Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Summer is also a time when contractors and homeowners spend more time outdoors completing projects. Important outdoor electrical safety tips are available at www.firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety.
Met-Ed serves approximately 580,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania. Follow Met-Ed on Twitter @Met Ed and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MetEdElectric.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of workers conducting thermovision inspections to enhance service reliability for FirstEnergy customers are available for download on Flickr. A video of utility personnel conducting a thermovision inspection and explaining the work can be found on the company's YouTube channel.
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The Expansive Language Capabilities Advance Digital Equity for ID.me Users By Providing Self-Serve Verification in Nine Languages and Video Chat Verification in up to 16 Languages
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the secure digital identity network, empowers Americans to verify their identities through its offering of the most diverse language options in the digital identity marketplace. The language support that ID.me provides helps make digital identity verification equitable for all Americans.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 67 million Americans speak a language other than English at home, but more often than not are expected to speak it when accessing critical government benefits. These populations have often been left behind simply because of the language barrier. ID.me breaks down those barriers with its inclusive options. The ID.me network allows the user to set the language preference for self-verification to one of nine different languages and offers video chat agents who can communicate in up to 16 different languages.
"Language accessibility is a critically important component of digital equity for individuals who do not speak English. To increase access to vital services for these communities, ID.me spent significant time and effort as part of our broader efforts to make digital identity more equitable," said Blake Hall, co-founder and CEO of ID.me. "The language options ID.me offers substantially increase access to government programs for millions of Americans by providing them with the necessary tools to verify their identities safely and efficiently."
Over the past five years, ID.me has offered 16 languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, German, Nepali, Arabic, French, Turkish, American Sign Language, Korean, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, and Creole. If an urgent need is identified by one of ID.me's customers, the company will work quickly to add additional languages or provide services to assist users.
ID.me is committed to expanding the company's language options until this barrier is no longer a reason for people to be locked out of government services.
To learn more, visit https://insights.id.me/article/leading-in-digital-equity-with-multiple-languages/.
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The ID.me secure digital identity network includes partnerships in 30 states, 10 federal agencies, and over 500 name-brand retailers. The company provides identity proofing, authentication and group affiliation verification for organizations across sectors. The company's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 conformant credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me's Identity Gateway also maintains a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO). ID.me strives towards its mission of "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have secure access to services. To learn more, visit https://www.ID.me
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Russia’s Gazprom says it is halting natural gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, escalating tensions between the Kremlin and Europe over energy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — and adding new urgency to plans to reduce and then end the continent’s dependence on Russia as a supplier of oil and gas.
Here are key things to know about the natural gas situation in Europe:
WHAT DID RUSSIA DO?
State-controlled Russian energy giant Gazprom said it was cutting off Poland and Bulgaria because they refused to pay in Russian rubles, as President Vladimir Putin has demanded.
European leaders say natural gas contracts spell out payment in euros or dollars and that can’t be suddenly changed by one side. Poland has taken long-term steps to insulate itself from a cutoff, such as building an import terminal for liquefied gas that comes by ship, and had planned to cancel its import deal with Gazprom at year’s end anyway. Bulgaria says it has enough gas for now.
Still, the open questions about what the change could mean have sent shudders through energy markets, raising uncertainty about whether natural gas could be cut off to other European countries and cause a major hit to the economy.
The Kremlin warned of that possibility if countries don’t pay for energy supplies in rubles. But Russia also relies on oil and gas sales to fund its government as sanctions have squeezed its financial system.
Under the new payment system, the Kremlin has said importers would have to establish an account in dollars or euros at Russia’s third-largest bank, Gazprombank, then a second account in rubles. The importer would pay the gas bill in euros or dollars and direct the bank to exchange the money for rubles.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that paying in rubles violates European Union sanctions and that companies with contracts “should not accede to the Russian demands.”
WHAT IS PUTIN AFTER?
Because Putin’s order for ruble payments targets “unfriendly countries,” it can be seen as retaliation for the sanctions that have cut off many Russian banks from international financial transactions and led some Western companies to abandon their businesses in Russia.
The economic motives for demanding rubles aren’t clear because Gazprom already has to sell 80% of its foreign earnings for rubles, so the boost to Russia’s currency could be minimal. One motive could be political, to show the public at home that Putin can dictate the terms of gas exports. And by requiring payments through Gazprombank, the move could discourage further sanctions against that bank.
If Putin was looking for a pretext to cut off countries that have supported Ukraine, this could serve that function. Russia is still sending gas to Hungary — whose populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has agreed to Putin’s payment arrangement — on the same pipeline system.
Simone Tagliapietra, an energy expert and senior fellow at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels, said “moving this way, Russia is leveraging EU fragmentation — it’s a divide and rule strategy … which is why we need a coordinated EU response.”
WHAT’S THE STATE OF GAS SUPPLY TO EUROPE?
Coordinated U.S. and European Union sanctions exempt payments for oil and gas. That is a White House concession to European allies who are much more dependent on energy from Russia, which provides 40% of Europe’s gas and 25% of its oil at a cost of $850 million a day.
Many aren’t happy that European utilities are still buying energy from Russia, which on average got 43% of its annual government revenue from oil and gas sales between 2011 and 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Russia’s decision to reduce gas sales outside of long-term contracts before the war, contributing to a winter energy crunch that drove up prices, served as a wakeup call that Europe’s dependence on Russian energy left it vulnerable. The war has meant a fast reassessment of decades of energy policy in which cheap gas from Russia supported Europe’s economy.
But cutting off Europe’s natural gas doesn’t benefit Russia either.
When it comes to oil, Russia could in theory ship oil by tanker elsewhere, such as to India and China, countries that are energy hungry and not taking part in sanctions.
But gas is another matter. The gas pipeline system from major deposits in northern Russia’s Yamal Peninsula to Europe doesn’t connect to the pipeline leading to China. And Russia has only limited facilities to export liquefied gas by ship.
COULD EUROPE SURVIVE A TOTAL GAS CUTOFF?
Europe’s economy would struggle without Russian natural gas, although the impact would vary based on how much countries use. Economists’ estimates vary widely for lost growth for the European economy as a whole. Analysts at Moody’s said in a recent study that a total energy cutoff — gas and oil — would throw Europe into a recession.
Germany, the continent’s largest economy, is heavily dependent on Russian energy. Its central bank said a total cutoff could mean 5 percentage points of lost economic output and higher inflation.
Inflation is already at record highs, making everything from groceries to raw materials more expensive, driven by soaring energy prices.
The Bruegel think tank estimated that Europe would be 10% to 15% short of normal demand to get through the next winter heating season, meaning exceptional measures would have to be taken to reduce gas use.
WHAT’S EUROPE DOING TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN GAS?
European leaders have said they can’t afford the consequences of an immediate boycott. Instead, they plan to reduce Russian gas use as fast as possible. They’re ordering more liquefied natural gas, which comes by ship; seeking more gas from pipelines from places like Norway and Azerbaijan; accelerating deployment of wind and solar energy; and pushing conservation measures.
The aim is to cut use of Russian gas by two-thirds by the end of the year and completely by 2027. It remains to be seen if that goal can be met in practice. There’s a limit to liquefied gas supplies, with export terminals running at capacity.
Germany, which has no import terminal, is looking to build two — but that will take years. Italy, which gets 40% of its gas from Russia, has reached deals to replace about half that amount from Algeria, Azerbaijan, Angola and Congo and is looking to increase imports from Qatar. And Europe’s under pressure to restock its underground reserves in time for next winter’s heating demand.
The situation is serious enough that Germany has declared an early warning of an energy emergency, the first of three stages. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/explainer-whats-behind-russias-natural-gas-cutoff/ | 2022-04-27T18:56:23Z |
Booth #1743
TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasturebird, a company on a mission to revolutionize agriculture by applying modern technology to ancient farming methods and make pasture raised poultry more accessible for everyone, is today unveiling bold new packaging and celebrating its launch into retail at 2022 Natural Products Expo East. Exhibiting at the show for the first time and a NEXTY Award finalist, attendees are invited to stop by booth #1743 to learn more about the brand.
Pasturebird's new packaging, designed by Pearlfisher NYC, pays homage to the company's regenerative roots, focusing on the adage "you are what you eat eats." But what's truly unique about the packaging and what sets it apart from other brands in the meat case is the flip-up sleeve, which allows Pasturebird to tell the story of who the brand is and what pasture raised is in more detail. This special sleeve includes bold callouts to Pasturebird's revolutionary production system, where birds are raised on fresh grass in a "beautiful dance" - or the daily rotation of chickens to fresh pasture daily to graze through the company's ARC and other mobile coops.
Pasturebird's chicken is also rolling out into a selection of natural and traditional grocers across the country for the first time, though with a focus on the East and West Coasts. These stores include Sprouts Farmers Market (in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey), Jimbo's...Naturally!, Raley's O-N-E Market, Nugget Market, Oliver's Market, Lassens, Vicente Foods and Frazier Farms Market. Pasturebird will also be expanding into several other retailers through the end of 2022.
"I spent a lot of time on the East Coast in the Marine Corps, so it's a dream come true to exhibit at Expo East this year and launch into the retail world on this side of the country with fresh packaging that truly embodies our mission and values," said Paul Greive, co-founder of Pasturebird. "So much of the meat aisle is about confusing labels, certifications and claims, so it's hard for consumers to know what to buy. We are bringing that big, regenerative story front and center on our packaging through beautiful imagery and messaging that helps consumers understand that our chicken is very different and even better than traditional free range and organic poultry."
To learn more about Pasturebird, please visit www.pasturebird.com.
Pasturebird is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture by applying modern technology to ancient farming methods and making pasture-raised more accessible for everyone. Believing in the regenerative power of pasture-raised chicken for land, animal and community, its goal is to improve the standard for raising animals and revolutionize farming from a man-made system of depletion back to a natural ecosystem of perpetual regeneration and replenishment. The company offers a variety of chicken products, from whole and spatchock chickens to chicken wings, drumsticks and breasts. Pasturebird is available direct-to-consumer nationwide, in regional Sprouts Farmers Market locations, Jimbo's...Naturally!, Raley's O-N-E Market, Nugget Markets, Oliver's Market, Lassens, Vicente Foods and Frazier Farms Market, and in select restaurants and butcheries in Southern California. To learn more, please visit www.pasturebird.com.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian health authorities said Wednesday they are open to giving people aged 80 and above a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, but see no cause for a general recommendation for that age category to get a fourth shot.
Geir Bukholm, assistant director at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, said the agency “believes this can be assessed and chosen by the individual.”
However, the agency urged more people with severely weakened immune systems to take a booster shot of the vaccine.
The agency said the updated assessment was in line with guidelines by the European Infection Control Agency and the European Medicines Agency.
In neighboring Sweden, authorities this month recommended a fourth vaccine dose for people 65 and over and for those living in nursing homes or getting home care, down from an earlier recommendation for people 80 and older. The recommendation also includes fourth shots for those aged 18–64 with moderate to severe immune deficiency.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRO).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Spero between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 25, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Spero Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") for the Company's product candidate, Tebipenem HBr, were insufficient to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"); (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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EXPLAINER: More pressure on the Fed from April jobs report
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Reporter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Friday’s jobs report for April provided mixed signals on the economic issue most on the minds of Americans: Chronically high inflation.
On the one hand, the proportion of people either working or looking for work slipped in April after a string of increases. Having fewer people in the workforce means employers need to raise pay to try to fill a record-high number of open jobs. Companies typically then pass on those higher labor costs to consumers in the form of higher prices.
On the other hand, average hourly pay increases slowed last month and have weakened over the past three months, a trend that could ease inflationary pressures.
The offsetting trends come as the Federal Reserve has accelerated its fight against inflation, which has surged to a four-decade high. This week, the Fed raised its key interest rate by a half-percentage point — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaled further large rate hikes to come. Higher rates can slow borrowing and spending but also risk causing a recession.
How inflation and the economy evolve in the coming months will be key to whether the Fed can succeed in slowing price increases without torpedoing growth.
Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that employers added 428,000 jobs in April, the 12th straight month of 400,000 or more gains. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6%, just a tenth above its pre-pandemic level, the lowest rate in 50 years.
Here are five takeaways from the jobs report:
SMALLER LABOR FORCE COMPLICATES FED’S JOB
The proportion of Americans who are either working or hunting for a job fell in April to 62.2% from 62.4% after three months of increases. April’s decline, though just one month, ended a trend toward rising numbers of job seekers. Fewer workers and higher pay could make inflation harder to restrain.
“If the supply (of workers) is not picking up, then those wage pressures are not going to be easing,” said Peter Hooper, Deutsche Bank’s global head of economic research. “And that means the Fed is going to have to do more” — that is, keep raising its key short-term rate, which would mean more expensive borrowing across the economy.
WAGES GROWING MORE SLOWLY
Average hourly pay rose 10 cents to $31.85 in April, a decent gain and a solid 5.5% higher than a year ago. Still, that pace is well below the latest year-over-year inflation rate of 8.5%. As a result, most Americans are losing purchasing power even as their pay rises.
That said, wage gains appear to be cooling, which could help reduce inflation. April’s average wage increase of 0.3% was below the March rise of 0.5%. And over the past three months, hourly pay has grown 0.9%, the slowest three-month pace in a year.
Higher wages are of course good for workers. But if they rise too fast, without an increase in worker productivity, it tends to accelerate inflation. Slower wage growth, on the other hand, can be more sustainable because it helps hold down inflation and allows the Fed to implement fewer rate hikes.
STRONG HIRING MAY BE COOLING
In Friday’s jobs report were other signs, aside from wages, that job growth might be slowing a bit after a year of robust gains. One indicator of where the labor market may be headed is the number of temporary workers being hired. Typically, employers use temporary employees to handle rising demand until they can find the permanent workers they need.
In both March and April, the number of temporary jobs was unchanged, after increases in January and February. Such a pullback may suggest that employers are seeing somewhat less need for workers.
And overall hiring, while strong, has been easing slightly. Employers have added an average of 523,000 jobs over the past three months, down from a three-month average of 549,000 in March and 602,000 in February.
Finally, the government revised down its estimate of job gains for February and March by a combined 39,000. That’s a relatively small number that doesn’t really change the overall picture. But revisions can signal which direction the economy is headed, and nearly all the revisions in previous months had been positive.
A slowdown is somewhat inevitable given the pace of rapid hiring and the limited supply of workers and may simply signal a shift to smaller, but more sustainable, gains.
“We couldn’t maintain the same pace as the past year,” said Aaron Sojourner, a labor economist at the University of Minnesota. “We do have to slow down.”
BLACK AMERICANS SEE SOLID GAINS
In April, the gap between Black and white workers narrowed, with more Black Americans looking for and finding work, while the number of white people in the workforce declined. Racial employment gaps have been steadily narrowing since the pandemic recession struck.
Unemployment for African Americans dropped to 5.9%, down from 6.2% in March. For white workers, it was unchanged at 3.2%. And the proportion of Black Americans who either have a job or are seeking one rose to 62.3%, above the rate for white Americans at 61.9%. The white rate has declined in recent years in part because of retirements.
Though the figures are volatile from month to month, this is only the second time that Black workers have topped white ones in labor force participation since 1972, after having first done so in June.
MEN FARE WORSE THAN WOMEN
Women initially took bigger hits in the workforce than men after the pandemic slammed the economy, in part because industries with many female workers — retail, health care, restaurants — shed many millions of jobs. Some women also quit or stopped looking for work as schools closed and implemented online learning.
Since then, things have evened out a bit. In April, the unemployment rate for men rose from 3.6% to 3.8%. For women, it dipped from 3.6% to 3.5%.
Men are still more likely to be in the workforce. But their participation rate has risen less in the past year than women’s has. Men’s participation rate rose four-tenths of a point to 68%. Women’s has risen six-tenths to 56.7%. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/06/explainer-more-pressure-on-the-fed-from-april-jobs-report/ | 2022-05-06T21:19:41Z |
Dear Annie: After reading the letter about the wife who is out capturing feral cats for spaying and neutering, you should be aware of the Herman Bennett Foundation, which provides free vouchers to vets to cover the costs. I’m sure there are other organizations as well that would help with the costs.
What she is doing is so valuable, not only for the cats but for the community. It shouldn’t be discouraged.
— Longtime Reader and Admirer
Dear Longtime Reader and Admirer: Thank you for your kind words. I think whenever we can make this world a better place for both humans and animals, it is a good thing. The next letter gives us a perspective on this issue from Europe.
Dear Annie: I was born in Michigan but live in Italy, and I truly enjoy your column. I am writing about the letter from a frustrated husband signed “Done with Cats.” I want to address the husband directly in this letter.
I’m what they call here a “gattara,” which means I am a “cat woman.” My husband and I went through a similar situation to yours. When I discovered the existence of a colony of cats in my neighborhood, I registered it with the city’s humane society, which protected the colony by doing so. No animal is put down because they weren’t adopted.
Annie is right; your wife is doing a great service to the cats and community. Cats that are not neutered or spayed risk their lives with disease from cat fights when female cats and, yes, male cats go into heat, not to mention the dangers that roads and cars present to them. Your wife worries, as I do, about their lives, about how unfortunate they are to be outside in all weather extremes, and at first, it’s overwhelming.
I agree with you, after having been a “gattara” for 15 months, that there must be a compromise. My husband told me that all I ever talked about were the feral cats, AND HE WAS RIGHT! So I decided to talk less about them and be quicker with food times. He surprised me by helping me once in a while with moving a cat shelter or constructing one with me, or coming home with dry cat food when he saw it was on sale. If he asks me about the cats, I know to keep my answers short.
Your wife may also be developing friendships with these ladies, and they have a common cause. However, she does not need to go out every night. Experts can show her that you need to NOT feed the cat you want to capture for two days. You can try to feed the neutered ones, but all remaining food after they’ve eaten must be removed. Sometimes, you have to bite the bullet and not feed the entire colony for those days.
No cat will die of starvation from these measures; just make sure fresh water is always available. Then the trap is placed with tuna, sardines or roasted chicken to attract the cat to be neutered. The best time to catch feral cats is between 10:30 p.m. and midnight in the summer, and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter. Also, I’ve started leaving food and water every two days instead of every day. Once a feral cat is captured, it is extremely rare it will enter the cage a second time.
Your wife is helping the cats, and with a little restraint on her part, and compromise from you, everyone will be better off. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/advice_columns/article_99035aae-11af-11ed-8dba-97bd95fb20be.html | 2022-08-02T07:29:34Z |
(NEXSTAR) — A drag show at a Dallas-area gay bar over the weekend is causing a stir and discussion over whether or not kids should be around drag events – it’s the latest in a storied battle.
Viral videos circulated on Monday appear to show a few children with adult guardians at a club while a drag queen danced to an Ariana Grande song. The event, held at the Mr. Misster club in Cedar Springs, Texas, was called “Drag Your Kids to Pride” and was advertised as a “family friendly” edition of its weekly drag queen brunch events, NBC News explains.
The event was met with protesters outside the venue and many took issue with a neon sign seen behind the dancers reading, “It’s Not Gonna Lick Itself.” Protesters held signs reading “Stop Grooming the Kids,” LGBTQ+ news outlet Them reports. Mr. Misster did not immediately respond for comment.
On Monday, Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Mineola) said he will introduce legislation that will ban minors from drag shows. In a letter, Slaton called parents who take their kids to events with drag queens “perverted adults” who are “obsessed with sexualizing young children.”
Several non-Texan Republican leaders spoke out about the event, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert, the latter of whom urged taking children to church. Meanwhile, LGBTQ and equality advocates have condemned Slaton’s comments as targeted harassment.
In a statement to the Advocate, Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez said in part: “In a state that has a history of being openly hostile to LGBTQ+ people, drag shows have been creating safe places for our community for nearly a century. As early as the 1930s there was a thriving drag scene in San Antonio.”
Many have taken issue with certain lawmakers’ seemingly prioritizing drag queen shows over gun legislation in the wake of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde just weeks ago. The shooting left 19 children and two teachers dead and reignited calls for lawmakers to do more about guns – particularly members of the Republican party, who have highlighted mental health and school security instead.
In a tweet on Monday, Texas Democrats tweeted: “Seems like there are a few more pressing things we should be doing to actually look out for the well-being of Texas children.”
Transgender activist and writer Charlotte Clymer, in a satiric tweet, wrote: “My kid is never going to a drag show. It’s inappropriate for fully-clothed drag artists to dance in front of kids. Instead, I’m taking him to an NFL game where he can sit beside me as I drink and watch a cheerleader twerk in her cowgirl boots at midfield.”
The intersection of drag queens and children has been a hot topic nationwide for years, in particular, “Drag Queen Story Hour,” which are typically library-set reading times hosted by a drag queen. As recently as Monday, the mayor of Apex, North Carolina, ordered the cancelation of one such event at the city’s Pride Festival after alleged complaints.
Drag Queen Story Hour is a chapter-led organization that says it aims to “capture the imagination and play of gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive and unabashedly queer role models.”
Questions about drag have arisen in conversations around transgender identities, as the two are often conflated, despite having two different meanings. In its most basic sense, “drag” typically refers to an art form of men (either heterosexual or queer) dressing as women for theater – a tradition that dates back to Shakespearean days, BBC reports.
Trans people have been integral to the development of drag, particularly American performers like activist and Gay Liberation Front co-founder Marsha P. Johnson, who were at the forefront of LGBTQ+ civil rights in 1970s New York City
Often, drag queens use their drag for more serious activism and even light-hearted comedy. It’s important to note that the art form of drag is not inherently sexual or tied to any one sexual orientation or identity.
As Metro reports, “transvestic fetishism” is the practice of a person dressing as the opposite sex for arousal. The sexualities and gender identities of people who participate in the activity are wide and not generally tied to drag. In the mainstream, TV shows like “RuPaul’s Drag Race” have helped dispel previous notions of drag queens to wide audiences.
Many of these different terms and concepts have been used interchangeably amid recent legislation across the U.S.
In March, Florida passed its House Bill 1557, referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which not only prevents teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues in classrooms, but allows parents/guardians to sue teachers and/or schools who discuss these topics. In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott previously directed the state’s Department of Family and Protect Services to investigate parents who help their kids get gender-affirming care.
Meanwhile, Louisiana’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act became law, despite opposition and lack of signature by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. The act requires K-12 schools to assign sports teams based on biological sex assigned at birth. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/dallas-drag-queen-event-for-kids-sparks-outrage-defense/ | 2022-06-07T21:46:03Z |
LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transom Consulting Group, a leading strategy and operations consultancy, announced the addition of Seth Egorin as a Partner. Seth will lead Transom's Consumer and Technology practices, leveraging his expertise in strategy, marketing, digital, omni-channel, category and merchandising management, and growth transformation.
"Seth brings to Transom two decades of deep consulting and industry operating experience across consumer and technology sectors" says David Ascher, Managing Partner at Transom. "His distinctive combination of business-building know-how, strategic planning expertise, and leadership of large-scale transformations will prove invaluable to our clients."
Prior to Transom, Seth was an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Co., where he worked with consumer-facing clients across marketing and growth topics and co-led the direct-to-consumer / e-commerce offering for the Firm. Seth also previously spent almost 10 years as a strategy and marketing leader in various startups, including as a successful consumer tech co-founder.
Seth earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a B.A. in Finance and Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond.
About Transom Consulting Group:
Transom Consulting's mission is to create more client impact, on a pound-for-pound basis, than any other consulting firm. The firm deploys elite strategists and actionists who provide unparalleled thought partnership, insights, and creativity. Transom's industry focus areas include Financial Services, Consumer, Business Services, Technology, and Investment Firms. Key offerings include growth strategy, organizational excellence, and investment support. Transom's clients range from high-growth companies to established Fortune 100s and top investment firms.
For more information about Transom Consulting Group, visit http://www.transomconsulting.com or contact inquiries@transomconsulting.com.
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MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60% Series, payable June 1, 2022, to stockholders of record on May 13, 2022. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's Six Per Cent Preferred Stock, payable July 31, 2022, to stockholders of record on July 14, 2022.
Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC). The company serves more than 1.1 million electric customers and more than 490,000 natural gas customers in Wisconsin. Visit the We Energies website at we-energies.com.
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Which Mizuno running shoes are best?
Having the right protection for your feet is paramount when it’s time to put one foot in front of the other. Whether you’re running on a city sidewalk or trekking through your local park’s trails, Mizuno has a range of options.
The best Mizuno running shoe is the Mizuno Men’s Horizon 4 Running Shoes. It combines a special midsole with a mesh upper and a rubber sole to boost your performance while maintaining comfort.
What to know before you buy Mizuno running shoes
Running shoe types
Mizuno running shoes come in three types.
- Stability running shoes are the most common. They have average cushioning in the midsole and work best for those with average arches.
- Neutral running shoes typically have higher cushioning in the midsole. They’re great for those with high arches and those who supinate, or roll the foot outward.
- Motion control running shoes typically have flat outsoles, best for those with low and flat arches. Motion control shoes are also good for those who pronate, or roll the foot inward.
Road vs. trail running shoes
In addition to the basic types, there is also a difference between road and trail running shoes.
- Road shoes are designed for running on pavement, treadmills and other similar flat surfaces. They minimize weight, which also lowers support, to make long-distance running easier.
- Trail shoes are designed for rough trails. They have thicker soles to protect from rocks and branches, and use hardier materials to better withstand the extra wear and tear. However, this adds to their weight.
You can safely run on groomed trails — flat, earthy trails without debris — with either type of shoe.
What to look for in quality Mizuno running shoes
Fit
The best Mizuno running shoe should fit your foot precisely. There should be no wiggle room, as this can lead to injuries such as blisters and can wear the interior materials down. It shouldn’t be tight, either, as this can cut off your circulation. If your shoe doesn’t feel right after a trial run, return it and try a new shoe or a different size.
Breathability
Most Mizuno running shoes have mesh in the upper to increase their breathability. Some shoes have mesh throughout the entire upper, while others just have mesh on the toebox. The best shoe for you has the right mix of mesh and tougher material so your foot gets the right mix of breathability and support.
How much you can expect to spend on Mizuno running shoes
They can cost as little as $75 or as much as $200. Older Mizuno shoes and basic new ones typically cost $125 or less. Better models usually cost roughly $150-$180.
Mizuno running shoes FAQ
What is foot strike, and why does it matter?
A. Foot strike is where your foot makes initial contact with the ground as you run. Knowing your foot strike helps you focus when shopping on the shoe qualities that benefit you the most. There are three strike patterns.
- Forefoot strikes land on the toes or the ball of the foot. It lessens pressure on the knees but increases overall muscle fatigue. Look for shoes with more cushioning in the front of the shoe.
- Midfoot strikes land somewhat equally across the whole foot. Look for shoes with balanced cushioning.
- Heel strikes land on, well, the heel. They increase strain on the knees but decrease strain on the ankles. Look for shoes with more cushioning in the heel.
Is there a difference between men’s and women’s Mizuno running shoes?
A. Yes. Men’s Mizuno shoes are typically wider and have more overall impact support than women’s sizes. To do a size conversion, just add or subtract roughly 1.5 sizes. For example, a men’s size 7 is roughly equal to a women’s size 8.5.
How long do Mizuno running shoes last?
A. That depends on how often you use them and how well you take care of them. On average, a Mizuno running shoe should last for several hundred miles worth of running. Using a road shoe on rough trails or trail shoes on pavement will see this average drop.
What are the best Mizuno running shoes to buy?
Top Mizuno running shoes
Mizuno Men’s Horizon 4 Running Shoes
What you need to know: They’re packed with special technology to boost comfort and performance.
What you’ll love: Mizuno’s foam wave rubber sole is more stable without adding stiffness, and the Xpop midsole compound boosts responsiveness and comfort by adding a touch of softness to the midsole. The upper uses double jacquard mesh to provide some stretch and hold while increasing breathability.
What you should consider: A few consumers thought the shoe was a little too soft, and the softness can detract from your running speed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Mizuno running shoes for the money
Mizuno Women’s Wave Rider 23 Waveknit Running Shoes
What you need to know: They’re excellent all-around shoes for a great price.
What you’ll love: A Cloudwave heel increases shock absorption but increases energy return so you can run faster, smoother and harder. The Waveknit upper securely holds to the foot and keeps weight down, and has just enough mesh to be breathable.
What you should consider: A few customers had issues with the interior around the heel sprouting holes after a month of regular running.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mizuno Men’s Wave Inspire 16 Running Shoes
What you need to know: They have some of Mizuno’s more recent technological updates.
What you’ll love: The biggest change is the inclusion of Mizuno Enerzy in the heel rather than U4ic as previously used; it increases cushioning by 7% and energy return by 12%. A Pebax fan-shaped wave plate increases support, especially for those who place more weight on the inside edge of the foot.
What you should consider: A few purchasers had issues with holes in the interior heel after a few months. Others reported it be less breathable than some competitors’ shoes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) adopted a new resolution to strengthen the role of judges who handle juvenile justice cases. These recommendations were proposed in a recently published 50-state analysis report co-authored by the NCJFCJ and The Council of State Governments Justice Center.
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the Board of Directors at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) unanimously voted to adopt the "Resolution on Strengthening the Role of Judges Who Handle Juvenile Justice Cases Statewide." The recommendations in the resolution were proposed in a recently released 50-state analysis, "Courting Judicial Excellence in Juvenile Justice: A 50-State Study." The report and corresponding resolution provide guidance on how states can and should strengthen their juvenile courts so that judges who handle delinquency cases can make better-informed decisions that will improve public safety and youth outcomes. The study is co-authored by the NCJFCJ and The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center with support from The State Justice Institute.
"As the nation's oldest judicial membership organization, the juvenile justice field has looked to the NCJFCJ for a collective vision of how the juvenile justice system and judges assigned to juvenile delinquency caseloads should continue to evolve and improve," said Honorable Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo, president of the NCJFCJ. "I am proud to announce that the NCJFCJ's Board of Directors has approved a 'Resolution on Strengthening the Role of Judges Who Handle Juvenile Justice Cases Statewide' that supports the joint report and its recommendations."
The resolution calls on state policymakers and court leaders to ensure that juvenile court judges who make life-changing decisions have the proper knowledge, training, and tools they need to be effective at a fragile time for juvenile justice reform and amidst growing concerns about youth violence. It recognizes that each child under court jurisdiction is unique, valued, and entitled to individualized attention. The resolution highlights the importance of statewide education, training, and support for judges who handle juvenile justice and delinquency cases so that they have access to research and best practices to make informed decisions.
In particular, the NCJFCJ recommends that states should establish specialized, dedicated juvenile/family court judges responsible for hearing delinquency cases; develop state policies to support informed judicial decision-making for dispositional decisions, particularly the use of detention and incarceration; require all judges who hear delinquency cases to receive training on adolescent development and juvenile justice research prior to taking the bench and annually thereafter; and establish statewide performance measures for juvenile court judges to strengthen decision-making transparency, research alignment, and accountability. These steps can limit justice by geography and ensure that all youth within a state, and across the country, can receive justice that is fair, accountable, effective, and equitable.
"I'm thrilled that the Board of the NCJFCJ has adopted this resolution. Their commitment to ensuring that juvenile and family court judges have specialized expertise about what works to support the young people who appear before them will lead the field forward at a critical time," said Megan Quattlebaum, director of the CSG Justice Center. "Court systems that adopt these recommendations will be better situated to support positive outcomes and to ensure that young people are treated equitably and with dignity. This is a win for youth, their families, and our communities."
The resolution pulls its recommendations from the report that was released last month, "Courting Judicial Excellence in Juvenile Justice: A 50-State Study," which is the first investigative study of its kind that examines the structure and operations of juvenile courts across the United States. The report found that most states currently do not have dedicated juvenile court judges or critical resources that are highly important in making decisions that are in the best interests of youth outcomes.
View the full resolution.
View the report with the full list of policy recommendations.
View the full broadcast of the CSG Justice Center's Justice Briefing Live event on Courting Judicial Excellence in Juvenile Justice. The event was held on June 2, 2022, and brought together experts in the field to discuss findings from the report.
View the data on juvenile courts Juvenile Justice GPS (Geography, Policy, Practice & Statistics).
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that combines the power of a membership association, representing state officials in all three branches of government, with policy and research expertise to develop strategies that increase public safety and strengthen communities. For more information about the CSG Justice Center, visit www.csgjusticecenter.org.
Founded in 1937, the Reno, Nev.-based National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is the nation's oldest judicial membership organization and is focused on improving the effectiveness of our nation's juvenile and family courts. A leader in continuing education opportunities, research, and policy development in the field of juvenile and family justice, the NCJFCJ serves an estimated 30,000 juvenile and family court professionals and is unique in providing practice-based resources to jurisdictions and communities nationwide.
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Helen Bolstad
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the eve of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Janngo Capital Startup Fund (JCSF) has announced its first close at EUR34 million (approximately US$36 million) in capital commitments. Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital's latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women. Backed by global financial institutions as well as leading private corporations, the fund management company plans to invest EUR60 million (approximately US$63 million) in startups leveraging technology to leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa.
100% tech, 100% Africa, 100% equal
Janngo Capital Startup Fund, second investment vehicle of the management company, will provide up to EUR5 million seed and growth investments to early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups that (1) enable Africans to improve their access to essential goods and services such as healthcare, education or financial services, (2) enable African SMEs to improve their access to market & capital, or (3) create sustainable jobs at scale, with a focus on women & youth.
Women in Africa are the most entrepreneurial in the entire world with a total entrepreneurship activity rate of 26%. Yet, they face a $42 billion funding gap and have very limited access to growth capital. As one of the very few female-founded, female-owned, and female-led fund management companies in Africa, Janngo Capital has made a strong commitment to gender equality as it will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.
"We are proud to lead Africa's largest gender equal tech VC fund and see major global investors rally around our vision to back entrepreneurs building digital champions across Africa. We have built a strong track record in the region through our first fund with investments in 11 tech & tech-enabled startups, including the soonicorn Sabi, Expensya or Jexport," said Fatoumata Bâ, Founder & Executive Chair of Janngo Capital.
"Our current portfolio companies are 56% women-led, 54% francophone and provide strong evidence of how these technology champions can positively contribute in solving key market failures and creating jobs in healthcare, logistics, financial services, retail, food & agri, mobility or the creative industry. Janngo Capital Startup Fund will play a critical role in improving access to early-stage capital for tech entrepreneurs in a more equal way, on a continent still attracting less than 2% of the global VC fund', adds Fatoumata Bâ.
Proparco, Burda Principal Investments, Muller Medien & asset management veterans join anchor investors EIB, AfDB & Boost Africa
Janngo Capital Startup Fund is backed by first-class investors with an equal number of development finance institutions & leading commercial private investors, including:
- The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world's largest multilateral development bank active in 160 countries and with a total balance sheet of more than EUR565 billion as of 31/12/2021;
- The African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa's largest development finance institution with 81 member countries (54 regional and 27 non regional);
- Boost Africa, a joint initiative supported by the European Union and led by the EIB and the African Development Bank (AfDB) with financial support from the OACPS aiming at unleashing the entrepreneurial potential of African youth through investment by venture capital funds;
- Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency (AFD Group) with a balance sheet of over EUR7 billion as of 31/12/2021;
- Burda Principal Investments (BPI), the growth capital arm of media and tech company Hubert Burda Media with successful unicorn investments such as Etsy, Vinted and Carsome;
- Muller Medien, a German family-owned media conglomerate; with its New Business sector, Mueller Medien holds more than 60 startup investments, e.g. Booksy, UrbanSportsClub & bookingkit;
- An ex-KKR Partner & Private Equity veteran with a strong experience in emerging markets.
"Africa has some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a young, fast-growing population. We believe we can improve its living standards and social progress by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. That is why we are pleased to partner again with Janngo Capital Startup Fund through our Boost Africa Initiative," said Ambroise Fayolle, European Investment Bank Vice President.
Stefan Nalletamby, the African Development Bank's Director for Financial Sector Development, said "The Janngo Fund can drive the transformation from a more traditional business ecosystem into a dynamic, youth-driven, and technology-focused entrepreneurial community. Africa is experiencing rapid mobile penetration with Android and other platforms. Janngo Start-up Fund provides huge opportunities to develop innovative and high-growth-driven start-ups and SMEs and our investment under the Boost Africa Program will help fill the severe scarcity of risk capital for the new and upcoming first generation of venture capital funds targeting early-stage businesses."
"With its investment in Janngo Capital Start-up Fund, PROPARCO, via FISEA +, the AFD Group facility advised by Proparco and part of the Choose Africa initiative, is partnering with a fund manager that can bring both essential financing and strong mentoring to early-stage businesses in Africa with a rare focus on the Francophone West African region. Proparco is strongly committed to supporting the new generation of entrepreneurs in Francophone Africa, where investment for start-ups lags behind their peers in other parts of the continent. Janngo's innovative approach of operating a start-up studio was also a key convincing factor, presenting a unique way to incubate businesses that can overcome gaps in the current local market. Last but not least, we are proud to partner with a female-led fund manager that seeks to contribute to diminishing the existing gender gap in terms of start-up financing," said Jérémie Ceyrac, Head of Private Equity at Proparco.
About Janngo
Janngo builds, grows and invests in pan-African digital champions with proven business models and inclusive social impact, with the belief that technology & capital can leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa.
Janngo Capital invests between 50 000 and 5 000 000 euros in tech and tech-enabled startups across Africa, solving key market failures and creating jobs with a focus on women & youth. Janngo Capital operates under a full Alternative Investment Fund Management license with main offices in Abidjan & Paris. Its current portfolio companies are 56% female-led, 54% francophone and include soonicorn Sabi and fintech champion Expensya. Its current sectors of investment include healthcare, logistics, financial services, retail, food & agri, mobility and the creative industry.
To find out more: www.janngo.africa
About European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term financial arm of the European Union owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals.
About African Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group is Africa's premier Development Finance Institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states thus contributing to poverty reduction. The Africa Development Bank adopted a 10-year Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy 2016 – 2025 to support African countries to create 25 million jobs and empower 50 million young people by 2025. This Bank wide strategy cuts across the Bank's High 5 priority areas of Feed Africa, Power Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa and Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. It is evident that entrepreneurship is an important bedrock to reaching impactful results in all these priority areas. One of the Bank's main priorities is to support the African entrepreneurship ecosystem to enhance the capacities of young and bright entrepreneurs and connect them with capital. Therefore, the African Development Bank is increasingly working through several initiatives to boost entrepreneurship on the continent. The backbone of those initiatives is the flagship program "Boost Africa" developed in partnership with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank.
For more information: www.afdb.org
About Proparco
Proparco is the private sector financing arm of Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group). It has been promoting sustainable economic, social and environmental development for over 40 years. Proparco provides funding and support to both businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle-East. Its action focuses on the key development sectors: infrastructure, mainly for renewable energies, agribusiness, financial institutions, health and education.
Its operations aim to strengthen the contribution of private players to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community in 2015. To this end, Proparco finances companies whose activity contributes to creating jobs and decent incomes, providing essential goods and services and combating climate change.
For a World in Common.
For further information: www.proparco.fr/en and @Proparco.
About Burda Principal Investments
Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is a European growth investor backing world-class, consumer-facing digital and technology companies driven by deep market expertise in areas including marketplaces & platforms, fintech and innovative digital commerce. BPI is an international and diverse team with 20 investment professionals across offices in Munich, Berlin, London & Singapore. Born out of leading media and tech company Hubert Burda Media, we also have access to a wide network of expertise and assets across the globe.
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Designed by Studio Gang, the new $86M Center will combine Spelman's arts, innovation and entrepreneurship disciplines, and create a "front porch" to the College for the Westside Community.
ATLANTA, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spelman College announced today that it will name the new 84,000-square-foot Center for Innovation & the Arts in honor of Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., the 10th president of the College.
A new "front porch" for Spelman College, the Center for Innovation & the Arts (CI&A), will be a home to Spelman's thriving arts programs in dance, documentary filmmaking, photography, theater and performance, music, the Atlanta University Center Art History and Curatorial Studies Collective, and provide expanded space for the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.
At the hub of the new Center will be the College's cutting-edge Innovation Lab. Recently named the Arthur M. Blank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Lab is open to all the College's liberal arts disciplines.
For the past six years the technology rich Lab has been home to award winning, cross disciplinary creative projects and an incubator of exciting new entrepreneurial ventures.
The Arthur Blank Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab will also be home to the co-curricular activities of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship.
The first new academic facility at Spelman in nearly 25 years, the CI&A will also be the first building located outside of the Spelman gates and will serve as what the College is calling its "front porch," opening the campus to the Atlanta University Center's Westside community.
"The rapid convergence of art, technology, and entrepreneurship, with the liberal arts and sciences are beginning to yield new solutions to old challenges," said Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., president of Spelman College. "This new facility will be a dynamic state-of-the-art learning environment that encourages disciplinary mastery in the arts and helps spur investments and foster growth in the local economy. The space will also open up opportunities for the community to experience arts and innovation on our campus."
The concept for the Center for Innovation & the Arts began before Dr. Campbell's tenure as president when she was asked to consult the College on how to create integration among campus art programs.
After coming out of retirement to take on the role of president in 2015, Dr. Campbell announced the formation of an ARTS@Spelman steering committee, led by Ayoka Chenzira, Ph.D., division chair for the arts.
Shortly after, the College announced five new artistic major and minor courses of study, including documentary filmmaking, art history and curatorial studies, and hired new faculty to lead arts programs.
Internationally renowned architecture practice Studio Gang was selected for their collaborative design approach and alignment with the College's vision.
"The design grew out of the desire to support collaboration, innovation, and the creative process—giving Spelman women inspiring, state-of-the-art spaces to experiment and develop their work on the upper floors, and establishing a welcoming, active ground floor where they can share their creations with the wider community," said Studio Gang Founding Partner Jeanne Gang. "Architecturally, the center resonates with the historic campus through its earthy color, while visually creating a lightness through the use of lattice-like sunshades that protect from overheating while simultaneously expressing its lighter carbon footprint that is in line with the College's environmental leadership."
With an expected completion date of 2024, the fully funded $86 million development will become home to cutting-edge collaborative programs including The Arthur M. Blank Innovation Lab, Center for Black Entrepreneurship, The Spelman Museum of Art.
To read more about the Center visit Spelman.edu/CIA. To view architectural renderings, visit studiogang.com/project/spelman
Arthur M. Blank Innovation Lab
The hub of the new building will be the Arthur M. Blank Innovation Lab, co-directed by Jerry Volcy, Ph.D., and Phillip Thompson.
Formerly known as the Spelman Innovation Lab, the space is a campus-wide resource for entrepreneurial ideation, unconventional research, experimental pedagogy and exploratory play. In addition to cutting-edge technology tools, the Lab will work closely with the Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE), and the entrepreneurship minor in Spelman's Department of Economics to provide a host of rich co-curricular activities.
Popular programs, like Spelpreneur, will live in the dynamic Lab where budding entrepreneurs and innovators across multiple disciplines will work together to create new ideas to solve old problems.
Center for Black Entrepreneurship
Powered by a two-year $10 million anchor grant from Bank of America and developed by the Black Economic Alliance Foundation, Spelman College, and Morehouse College, the Center for Black Entrepreneurship, is the first-ever academic center of its kind to produce, train, and support a new generation of Black entrepreneurial talent.
AUC Art History and Curatorial Studies Collective
Future curators, art historians, museum professionals and artists all come together through the Atlanta University Center Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective. Housed within the Department of Art & Visual Culture at Spelman College, this innovative program aims to shape the future of the art world and position the Atlanta University Center as the leading incubator of African American professionals in these fields.
IMB Center for Quantum Computing
According to a 2021 Pew Research Center report, Black workers only make up 9% of all STEM jobs in the U.S. — a number that has remained flat since 2016. In an effort to shift STEM statistics among African American women, Spelman College recently joined the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center's Southeast region. With Spelman's membership, the center now includes 24 HBCUs across the U.S., and six schools in the Southeast region. The Center for Quantum Computing will focus on quantum hardware, education, and fundamental research.
Institute for the Study of Gender Identity and Social Justice
With the Mellon Foundation grant, the new institute will provide intensive faculty training and summer curriculum workshops on ways to incorporate gender and sexuality studies across disciplines. The goal of the institute, which will be managed through the Spelman Women's Research and Resource Center, is to expose students and faculty to scholarships that challenge the way they see and know the world.
The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art
A vital resource for the Spelman community and beyond since it opened in 1996, The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art plays a significant role in encouraging the intellectual growth and development of students. Working collaboratively with departments including Art & Visual Culture, Anthropology and Sociology, the African Diaspora and the World Program, Women's Studies, English, and many others, the Museum heightens pedagogical learning, integrates object-based learning into the academic curriculum, and fosters a lifelong and interdisciplinary engagement with visual art.
The Museum has a growing reputation for presenting projects that are bold, daring, and mission-focused and expands art offerings in Atlanta, the region, and beyond. While the Museum is a site for teaching and learning, it is open to the public and welcomes audiences beyond the Spelman community
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AUSTIN, Texas , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) surpassed $50 million in home loan and related housing expense payments distributed to over 7,000 Texas households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (TXHAF), eligible Texans affected by the pandemic can catch up on past-due home loan, property tax, property insurance and homeowner or condo association payments.
"I've had a pretty rough couple of years, and I am grateful to get some help that I desperately needed to stay in my home," Vicki Drake, Angelina County homeowner said. "The Texas Homeowner Assistance application was very straightforward, and I even got a call from an agent who helped me upload the required documents. I've already recommended the program to several people."
Through TXHAF, eligible applicants can receive up to $65,000 in assistance for loans secured for manufactured housing, traditional home mortgages, and contracts for deed or land contract. Of the $65,000, up to $25,000 could be used to pay past due property taxes, homeowners' insurance and homeowner association fees. The total amount of assistance per household cannot exceed $65,000.
To qualify, homeowners must have a household income at or below 100% of the Area Median Income or 100% of the U.S. Median Income, whichever is greater. They also must have experienced a qualified financial hardship such as an increase in expenses or loss of income after January 21, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full eligibility criteria is available at TexasHomeownerAssistance.com.
TXHAF is not only helping thousands of Texas homeowners in need, but also county governments across the state recover delinquent property taxes.
"Several people in our community have lost family members, lost their jobs and have gotten sick, so they have fallen behind on their mortgages and property taxes. This has been an amazing program to help those taxpayers," Maria O. Pasillas, El Paso tax assessor said. "I've heard from many citizens who are pleased with how easy it is to apply and get through on the phone for help with the application. I'm sure there are many more of our citizens out there who need assistance, and I encourage them to apply."
TDHCA still has over $600 million available and waiting for those in need. Homeowners can review the program eligibility criteria and apply online at TexasHomeownerAssistance.com. TDHCA is also contracting with intake centers throughout the state for this program so homeowners can get in-person help with the application process. Intake centers and locations will be announced soon.
"We encourage Texas homeowners in need of assistance to take advantage of this opportunity," explained Bobby Wilkinson, TDHCA's executive director. "We know many Texans were affected financially by the pandemic, and we're doing our utmost to get them back on stable financial ground."
For questions, the call center is staffed Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m and can be reached toll free at 833-651-3874. Help is available in multiple languages.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or services in your area, please visit www.tdhca.state.tx.us or the Learn about Fair Housing in Texas page.
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MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cano Health Inc. ("Cano" or the "Company") (NYSE: CANO), a leading value-based primary care provider and population health company, today announced it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Dr. Marlow Hernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Koppy, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 4:05 p.m., Eastern Time.
A live webcast will be accessible through Cano Health's Investor Relations website at investors.canohealth.com. The webcast will be archived for replay following the conference.
Cano Health (NYSE: CANO) is a high-touch, technology-powered healthcare company delivering personalized, value-based primary care to more than 280,000 members. With its headquarters in Miami, Florida, Cano Health is transforming healthcare by delivering primary care that measurably improves the health, wellness, and quality of life of its patients and the communities it serves. Founded in 2009, Cano Health has more than 4,500 employees, and operates primary care medical centers and supports affiliated providers in nine states and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit canohealth.com or investors.canohealth.com.
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NEW FAZE CLAN X RESPAWN CHAIRS AVAILABLE LATER THIS YEAR
LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FaZe Clan, the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, today announced RESPAWN as the organization's official gaming chair partner. The new collaboration will outfit FaZe Clan's diverse roster of premiere content creators and esports pros with RESPAWN's premium gaming chairs. Additionally, a new set of FaZe Clan x RESPAWN branded chairs, which will come in various colorways and three different price points, will be available for purchase later this year.
The collaboration between the two gaming industry leaders highlights FaZe Clan's roster of content creators such as FaZe Faxuty and FaZe Scope with RESPAWN's best-in-class gaming chairs. More importantly, this partnership supports the joint mission of FaZe Clan and RESPAWN in creating impactful content and providing every type of gamer access to a comfortable gaming setup.
"RESPAWN is excited to partner with FaZe Clan, bringing together two powerhouses in the gaming community," says Rachael Boone, President of OFM, Inc. (parent company of RESPAWN). "This partnership highlights the best of gaming performance by uniting ergonomic furniture expertise with top-level gamers and creators - resulting in meaningful content and a performance-driven product to meet the needs of the gaming community."
"We are proud to partner with RESPAWN as the official gaming chair partner of FaZe Clan," says Adam Bauer, SVP of Partnerships at FaZe Clan. "This partnership came together organically through both FaZe Clan and RESPAWN'S quest of making sure our content creators, esports pros and gamers around the world have access to a comfortable gaming setup for long term player health."
More details on the FaZe Clan x RESPAWN branded chairs to be announced soon.
ABOUT RESPAWN
RESPAWN is for All Gamers. A leader within the industry, RESPAWN fuses more than 75 years of ergonomic expertise with gaming culture to create best-in-class chairs for gamers to level up their experience. We believe that comfort and performance should be inclusively designed into every gaming chair we create, which is why we're immersed in the gaming community and build every RESPAWN product from real consumer feedback. From industry-leading partnerships with content creators and eSports teams to engaging with the gaming community through events and social media, we're committed to welcoming all gamers to the RESPAWN community. RESPAWN is trusted by the pros, supported by the community, and designed for ALL gamers. Learn more about RESPAWN's community, performance, and design at https://respawnproducts.com/.
ABOUT FAZE CLAN
FaZe Clan is a digital-native lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, reimagining traditional entertainment for the next generation. Founded in 2010 by a group of kids on the internet, FaZe Clan was created for and by Gen Z and Millennials, and today operates across multiple verticals with transformative content, tier-one brand partnerships, a collective of notable talent, and fashion and consumer products. Reaching over 350 million followers across social platforms globally, FaZe Clan delivers a wide variety of entertainment spanning video blogs, lifestyle and branded content, gaming highlights and live streams of highly competitive gaming tournaments. FaZe Clan's roster of more than 85 influential personalities consists of engaging content creators, esports professionals, world-class gamers and a mix of talent who go beyond the world of gaming, including NFL star Kyler "FaZe K1" Murray, Lebron "FaZe Bronny" James Jr., Lil Yachty aka "FaZe Boat" and Snoop Dogg aka "FaZe Snoop." Its gaming division includes ten competitive esports teams who have won over 30 world championships. For more information, visit www.fazeclan.com, investor.fazeclan.com and follow FaZe Clan on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.
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TAIZHOU, China, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiangsu Recbio Technology Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that, the Group has recently received the clinical trial approval (the"Clinical Trial Approval") for its R520A, a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine ("R520A"), from the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines.
R520A is an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine specifically targeting the Omicron variant developed by Wuhan Recogen Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company. R520A adopts a self-developed lyophilization technology that can effectively sustain the physiochemical properties and bioactivity of mRNA-LNP and achieve long-term storage at 2℃–8℃. In the pre-clinical studies, the level of neutralizing antibody titers against Omicron variant increased to a high level of 4,758 and it can also induce neutralization response against Delta variant, indicating its promising immunogenicity profile. The relevant research results have been posted on the preprint server, bioRxiv.
About Recbio
Founded in 2012, Recbio is an innovative vaccine company. With the vision of "Become the Leader of Innovative Vaccine in the Future," Recbio takes "Protect Human Health with Best-in-Class Vaccines" as its mission. It has established three major cutting-edge technology platforms including novel adjuvants platform, protein engineering platform, immunological evaluation platform and mRNA vaccine platform . Recbio has a high-value vaccine portfolio consisted of HPV vaccine candidates, COVID-19 vaccine candidates, shingles vaccine candidates, influenza vaccine candidates, adults TB vaccine candidates etc. The core management team has more than 20 years of experience in the development and commercialization of innovative vaccines. For more information, please visit https://www.recbio.cn/.
About Recogen
Recogen is a holding subsidiary of Recbio which was founded in 2021. Recogen is a biotechnology company that combines the state of the art mRNA vaccine platform technology with new adjuvant technology. Headquartered in Wuhan, Recogen is a joint venture between Jiangsu Recbio Technology Co., Ltd and Shenzhen Rhegen Biotechnology Co. Ltd. Adhering to the strategy of "immunology embraces the central principle", Recogen has independently developed the platform technology required for the design, synthesis and evaluation of mRNA vaccines and applies the platform to the development of various infectious diseases vaccines.
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BANGKOK (AP) — World shares are mostly higher while U.S. futures fell ahead of the July 4 holiday in the U.S. Benchmarks rose in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo but fell in Hong Kong and Seoul.
Last week was the fourth losing week in the last five for Wall Street as investors fret over high inflation and the possibility that higher interest rates could bring on a recession.
The most optimistic scenario, a “Goldilocks outcome,” would bring a slowdown significant enough to cool inflation running at its highest level in four decades but not so strong as to result in a “hard landing,” Mizuho Bank said in a commentary.
“This is a tall order that is far from guaranteed at this point,” it said, noting that markets will be looking to comments in minutes from the last Federal Reserve policy meeting, expected Wednesday.
Economic data over the last few weeks has shown that inflation remains hot and the economy is slowing. The latter has raised hopes on Wall Street that the Fed will eventually ease off its push to raise rates, which have been weighing on stocks, especially pricier sectors like technology.
Analysts don’t expect much of a rally for stocks until there are solid signs that inflation is cooling, and the latest data has yet to show that. Friday brought a report that Inflation in countries using the euro had set another eye-watering record, pushed higher by a huge increase in energy costs fueled partly by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Annual inflation in the eurozone’s 19 countries hit 8.6% in June, surging past the 8.1% recorded in May, according to the latest numbers published Friday by the European Union statistics agency, Eurostat. Inflation is at its highest level since recordkeeping for the euro began in 1997.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.8% to 26,153.81 on Monday.
Shares in Japanese telecoms carrier KDDI Corp. lost 1.7%. They fell as much as 4% earlier Monday as the company grappled with outages that began early Saturday, affecting services to nearly 40 million people.
The company said Monday that most data-transmission services had been restored, but phone calls were still affected by the problems which KDDI said were technical issues with switching systems.
The Shanghai Composite index added 0.5% to 3,405.43. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 1.1% to 6,612.60.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index lost 0.1% to 21,830.35 and the Kospi in Seoul declined 0.2% to 2,300.34. India’s Sensex advanced 0.3%, while shares fell in Bangkok and Taiwan.
On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 1.1%, recovering from early losses to close at 3,825.33. The gain snapped a four-day losing streak for the benchmark index, which still posted its fourth losing week in the last five.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% to 31,097.26, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.9% to 11,127.85.
The S&P 500 closed out its worst quarter since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. Its performance in the first half of 2022 was the worst since the first six months of 1970. It has been in a bear market since last month, meaning an extended decline of 20% or more from its most recent peak.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps set mortgage rates, was steady at 2.89% after falling Friday from Thursday’s 2.97%.
Financial markets in the U.S. will be closed on Monday for Independence Day.
Wall Street remains concerned about the risk of a recession as economic growth slows and the Federal Reserve aggressively hikes interest rates. The Fed is raising rates to purposefully slow economic growth to help cool inflation, but could potentially go too far and bring on a recession.
High gas prices have been big factor in pushing prices higher and squeezing pocketbooks.
Early Monday, benchmark U.S. crude oil lost 67 cents to $107.76 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It jumped $2.67 to $108.43 per barrel on Friday.
Brent crude, the pricing basis for international trading, shed 52 cents to $111.11 per barrel.
The U.S. dollar rose to 135.41 Japanese yen from 135.27 yen. The euro climbed to $1.0440 from $1.0429. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/asian-shares-mixed-oil-steady-ahead-of-july-4-holiday-in-us/ | 2022-07-04T12:45:44Z |
Volunteers turn out for centennial picture for local United Way
PLAIN TWP. — Nearly 170 United Way volunteers assembled Saturday morning at GlenOak High School for a once-in-a-century shot.
Amid a chilly rain, they formed the digits 1-0-0 on the school's football field and held their hands in the air.
"Keep holding it," the photographer, Laura Prengaman, a resource development project manager for the local United Way, shouted from the press box.
She snapped several shots.
"Almost!" Prengaman said, as she took more pictures.
"OK!"
The volunteers — who wore pink shirts with a logo that said "Celebrating 100 years of serving the community" — cheered and began dispersing.
Photo shoot two months in the making
Volunteers Tonya Wright and Diane Pete said they had worked the past two months to organize the photo shoot as part of the United Way of Greater Stark County's centennial celebration through June. The chapter was founded in February 20, 1922. The two are the co-chairs of the Centennial Anniversary Celebration as part of the campaign "Uniting in 100 Ways for 100 Days." The campaign kicked off Feb. 20 with volunteers getting together to make casseroles and other food to be donated to a local mission.
"The weather was our biggest concern, I think today, and everybody showed up and we're so grateful for that," said Pete. "It was fun."
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"Everybody thought it was a great idea," Wright said. "I wish the weather was a little nicer, but people showed up and that just shows a lot about our community."
She said Plain Local Schools Superintendent Brent May offered use of the football field for the photo. GlenOak Athletic Director Scott Garcia set up the stadium and arranged for the booster club to sell concessions to the volunteers.
Chill doesn't deter volunteers
Organizers had sought to recruit 200 volunteers for the photo shoot with emails and social media posts, but the 167 who appeared were enough.
"I thought it was amazing," Angela Perisic, CEO of United Way of Greater Stark County, said after the event, adding that the weather didn't dampen anybody's spirits.
Perisic said volunteers in 1922 "had the foresight to create an organization like United Way to bring the community together." In the decades since, she said, "even though we've changed a little bit, over 100 years the needs of the community have changed, we're still doing the same thing as far as bringing people together, bringing resources together to hopefully be able to fill gaps in the community."
Emily Weiss, who's volunteered for a United Way program to mentor college students, was among the people forming the bottom of the first zero in the photo.
"It's a great way, for a momentous occasion, just to celebrate and get a bunch of community members together, so why not?" said Weiss, a 26-year-old North Canton resident.
"We really wanted to get a fun photo to help commemorate our centennial celebration," Prengaman said. "Something that we can use for years, decades to come, for 100 years."
Reach Robert at (330) 580-8327 or robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/09/volunteers-help-create-once-100-years-picture/9503043002/ | 2022-04-09T21:00:52Z |
PHILADELPHIA, Aug 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating Hanmi Financial Corporation ("Hanmi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HAFC) on behalf of the Company's long-term investors.
Recently an amended shareholder complaint was filed against Hanmi in federal court on behalf of investors who purchased shares of the Company's common stock between August 9, 2018 and April 30, 2020. According to the complaint, during that time period Hanmi and certain of the Company's senior executive officers made a series of false and/or misleading statements to investors concerning Hanmi's financial and operational performance.
As detailed in the complaint, through a series of disclosures made during 2019 and 2020, Hanmi revealed to investors that it had taken a $25 million provision for non-performing loans on its books. In response to the Company's disclosures, shares of Hanmi's common stock declined in value by approximately 60%, or over $15 per share.
The investigation seeks to determine whether the members of Hanmi's board of directors violated the securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the above alleged misconduct.
Current Hanmi stockholders who purchased or acquired HAFC shares prior to January 1, 2020 are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC (Adrienne Bell, Esq.) at (484) 229 – 0750, or by email (abell@kaskelalaw.com) or online at https://kaskelalaw.com/cases/hanmi/ , for additional information about this investigation and their legal rights and options.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is launching a new initiative to encourage biotech production and research in the U.S., the latest move by the White House to boost domestic industry.
Biden on Monday signed an executive order implementing the initiative and later, in remarks at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, will address how biotech can help fight cancer. On Wednesday, the Democratic president’s administration will host a summit and announce new investments from several federal agencies, according to a White House fact sheet.
The initiative will seek to boost biomanufacturing in pharmaceuticals but also in other industries such as agriculture, plastics and energy. A senior administration official wouldn’t say how much funding will be announced Wednesday.
Biomanufacturing processes can program microbes to make specialty chemicals and compounds, the fact sheet said. Biomanufacturing can be used to make alternatives to oil-based chemicals, plastics and textiles.
The executive order follows bipartisan legislation Biden signed last month that provided $52 billion to subsidize the production of semiconductors, construction of new chip plants and research and development in the United States.
That legislation was intended to reduce the U.S. economy’s reliance on semiconductors made overseas, particularly in Taiwan, and to respond to greater efforts by China to develop its own chip industry.
Biden touted the benefits of the semiconductor law on Friday, in a stop in Columbus, Ohio, where chip giant Intel has broken ground on a new $20 billion factory.
The administration official, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly and insisted on anonymity, said the White House wants to support manufacturing biotech products that are developed in the U.S., rather than seeing American innovations produced abroad.
The official said that the administration was aiming to expand domestic biomanufacturing capacity and that other countries, especially China, have been aggressively investing in the sector, posing risks to U.S. leadership and competitiveness. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-biden-to-announce-new-support-for-us-biotech-production/ | 2022-09-12T23:45:36Z |
Van Alstyne issues boil water advisory
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:08 AM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - The City of Van Alstyne has issued a boil water advisory starting Wednesday.
The city of Van Alstyne public water system has notified all customers to boil their water prior to consumption due to loss of pressure.
To reduce harmful bacteria and other microbes, the water system said water should be boiled and cooled prior to use.
In addition, officials included the option for customers to buy bottled water or get water from another safe source.
Officials said they will notify customers when it is no longer necessary to boil water.
For questions concerning this matter, contact Justin Johnson at 903-482-5426.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Arlington Municipal Court wants to help people with outstanding traffic tickets or any other Class C violations that don’t have the financial means to get them resolved.
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, city officials are hosting a one-day, walk-in event where people can get the help they need to overcome any barriers preventing them from resolving their citations.
“We hope people take advantage of this one-day opportunity to resolve their outstanding warrants, without fear of arrest, and to connect with some outstanding resources available throughout our city and county that can make a real difference in their lives,” Associate Municipal Judge Danielle Dulaney said on City of Arlington’s website.
The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave. Here are some of the government and non-profit companies that will be on-site to provide assistance:
- Mission Arlington
- Goodwill North Central Texas
- Destiny Empowerment Enterprises
- Via Rideshare
- The Arlington Public Library
- The Arlington Housing Authority
For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/arlington-municipal-court-offering-walk-in-event-to-help-people-resolve-class-c-violations/ | 2022-08-08T20:09:39Z |
Nearly 30% of registered nurses say they plan to leave direct patient care, survey finds
(CNN) - Nurses all over the country are burned out.
Nearly 30% of registered nurses say they will probably leave the business of patient care, according to a new survey by management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
The survey also said if nothing changes, the U.S. could be short up to 450,000 nurses nationwide by 2025.
There are several reasons why nurses want to quit. For one – the pandemic. Nurses have been stretched to their limits, overwhelmed and overworked. Many have already left the field, so the nation is facing a nurse shortage to begin with.
In addition, there aren’t enough people becoming nurses to replace the ones leaving.
Furthermore, it’s expected more patients will need care over the next few years – both COVID-19 patients and people who delayed care because of the pandemic.
The survey found that it would take a lighter workload, more pay, more time off, and a feeling of being valued for nurses to come back.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re not already heading to Tiktok for the latest fashion trends then you are missing out.
If you’re looking for fashion inspiration then look no further than TikTok. The social media platform is really a great place to get up to date on the latest fashion trends like Barbie-core.
Galleria Dallas showed our CW33 four new aesthetics from TikTok to work into your wardrobe. Watch the video player above for some great fits from Galleria Dallas.
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HOBOKEN, N.J., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eToro, the online social investment platform with over 27 million registered users, today announced that a survey of US adults conducted by the firm reveals that more than 80% of people turn to social media for education and tips about investing. This finding is in line with a growing trend of younger investors doing their own research when beginning their investment portfolios. Additional responses included that over 83% of people feel more comfortable investing with the help of expert advice, that over 60% feel more creative when in a group setting, and over half feel they learn better when being helped by others.
eToro CEO and Co-founder, Yoni Assia said: "We are witnessing tectonic shifts in asset ownership and a convergence of finance and culture driven by the twin forces of technology and community. Millennials and Gen Z are on the threshold of becoming the new investor class, and eToro was designed to answer the needs of this generation of investors and collectors."
Emerging Investors Turn to Social Media
Nearly 40% of people surveyed stated they were "not that confident" or "not at all confident" investing on their own. 66% of people agreed that access to a social investing community would at least somewhat increase their confidence when investing. Half of respondents use online resources when seeking education in investing. At 63%, YouTube was the most popular among those who use social media to seek investment information, followed by Facebook at 44% and Twitter at 34%.
US CEO of eToro Lule Demmissie said: "These results confirm what eToro knows to be true: that the next generation of retail investor demands an experience rooted in community, with universal access to educational tools and expert analysis,". "eToro pioneered the social investing platform, and we expect to see this style of investing flourish as millennials and gen z continue to enter the market."
The Next Generation of Investor is Here
The results of this and past consumer surveys conducted by eToro tell the story of a new generation of investors, who seek out community and are turning to social media to find information on investing. eToro's social investment platform combines the community aspects of social media with the convenience of an online and mobile investing tool. The platform creates access to investing by providing expert financial analysis, educational materials, and the ability to copy the portfolios of successful traders. The platform also offers a virtual portfolio through which users can "trade" $100,000 in virtual currency to get firsthand investment practice with zero risk. Additionally, investors who perform well on the platform can become part of eToro's popular investor program, which offers additional benefits.
Previously, eToro released findings from a survey which examined US consumers behavior related to cryptocurrency and dating, where 74% of respondents said they would go on a second date with a person who paid the bill with Bitcoin. Future releases will examine topics such as women in investing and the behavioral psychology involved in investing.
About the Survey
eToro's Community Investment survey was commissioned from Appinio, a global market research platform that enables companies worldwide to obtain thousands of opinions from specific target groups. User accounts are verified by digital fingerprint and social identity logins to ensure that every respondent is directly attributed to just one device and to prohibit multiple accounts. Appinio uses quality-control questions to monitor the consistency and attentiveness of its panelists and automatically excludes respondents who show certain response patterns such as straight-liners and speeders. Respondents are screened for target group fit in a process that takes place outside of the context of the corresponding survey to ensure unbiased answers and superior data quality. Appinio's acquisition channels consist of a variety of online and offline activities that maximize reach and guarantee representation. Channels include user referral, social media, targeted ads for specific groups, and offline content partnerships.
About eToro
eToro is a multi-asset investment platform that empowers people to grow their knowledge and wealth as part of a global community of successful investors. eToro was founded in 2007 with the vision of opening up the global markets so that everyone can trade and invest in a simple and transparent way. Today, eToro is a global community of more than 23 million registered users who share their investment strategies; and anyone can follow the approaches of those who have been the most successful. Due to the simplicity of the platform users can easily buy, hold, and sell assets, monitor their portfolio in real time, and transact whenever they want.
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(WGHP) — An NFL rookie is reportedly in the hospital after being shot multiple times in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. is in the hospital in stable condition with injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening, sources tell NFL Network, ESPN, and The Athletic.
The Metro Police Department in Washington, D.C. said the shooting happened around 6 p.m. ET in the 1000 block of H Street in the Northeast section of Washington, D.C., roughly nine miles west of FedEx Field, where the Commanders play.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Robinson with “a couple gunshot wounds to his lower extremities,” director of communications for the police department, Dustin Sternbeck, told ESPN. Robinson was rushed to a nearby hospital.
The suspects fled before officers arrived but a firearm was found nearby, USA Today reports. Authorities believe Robinson was the target of an attempted armed robbery or a carjacking, according to Sternbeck.
D.C. Police posted to Twitter Sunday alerting to the shooting and warning the public to be on the lookout for two young Black men. An investigation remains ongoing.
Robinson was selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Commanders after spending five years at the University of Alabama where he won two national championships. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/washington-commanders-rookie-rb-brian-robinson-jr-shot-multiple-times-reports/ | 2022-08-29T04:12:32Z |
Vandals paint swastikas on Ukrainian flag at Florida home, police say
Published: Jul. 5, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CNN) – Police are looking for vandals who targeted a Ukrainian flag outside of a Florida home.
A group spray-painted swastikas on a garage door and on a Ukrainian flag at a Fort Lauderdale home. Slurs were also written across the garage door.
The homeowner displayed the flag that reads, “I stand with Ukraine.”
Local children reportedly gave police a good description of the vandals.
Fort Lauderdale police say they are investigating.
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Online documents attributed to the suspect in the Buffalo, New York, supermarket mass shooting have the potential to inspire copycats and "will likely" enhance the capabilities of potential mass shooters, federal authorities warned in an intelligence bulletin this week.
"The alleged attacker prioritized creating a comprehensive 'how-to' guide for future attackers, including guidance on bolstering opportunities for maximum casualties and optimizing personal defense," the bulletin says.
The bulletin comes several months after 10 people were killed in what authorities say was a racially motivated attack at the Tops Friendly Market on May 14.
CBS News first reported the bulletin.
Payton S. Gendron, 19, is accused of shooting 13 people, ages 20 to 86, at the supermarket, in the heart of a predominantly Black community. Eleven of the 13 were Black, including the 10 killed. Gendron, who was 18 at the time of the attack, is White.
According to the bulletin, issued jointly by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Counterterrorism Center, the suspect extensively documented his pre-attack planning process and tactics in a 180-page document posted online and a 672-page online diary "intended to serve as a manual for future attackers."
The 180-page document, which the bulletin calls a manifesto, includes a breakdown of weapons, ammunitions and gear considered in the planning of the attack and a cost-benefit analysis of using select materials, the bulletin says.
Approximately 100 pages of the document provide recommendations on specific tactics and procedures "intended to maximize casualties," according to the bulletin.
Given the concern, the bulletin urges state and local authorities and the private sector to "promptly" report suspicious activities, asking them to be on the lookout for things such as increased circulation of the attacker's guidance materials and unusual purchase of military-style tactical equipment.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atento S.A. (NYSE: ATTO) ("Atento" or the "Company"), one of the five largest providers of Customer Relationship Management and Business Process Outsourcing (CRM / BPO) services worldwide and sector leader in Latin America, announced today that its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is available at http://www.sec.gov or on Atento's Investor Relations website at http://investors.atento.com.
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Atento is one of the five largest global providers for client relationship management and business process outsourcing services nearshoring for companies that carry out their activities in the United States. Since 1999, the company has developed its business model in 13 countries with a workforce of 150,000 employees. Atento has over 400 clients for which it provides a wide range of CRM/BPO services through multiple channels. Its clients are leading multinational companies in the technology, digital, telecommunications, finance, health, consumer and public administration sectors, amongst others. Atento trades under ATTO on the New York Stock Exchange. In 2019 Atento was recognized by Great Place to Work® as one of the 25 World's Best Multinational Workplaces and as one of the Best Places to Work in Latin America. For more information www.atento.com
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These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements were made. Atento undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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SOURCE Atento S.A. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/05/04/atento-files-annual-report-form-20-f-fiscal-year-2021/ | 2022-05-04T02:20:02Z |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida teenager was seriously injured in a shark attack Thursday, according to reports.
WTXL reported that the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and rescue personnel had to help a girl who was bitten by a shark while she was scalloping near Grassy Island.
According to authorities, the attack happened in waters that were five feet deep. The type of shark was unknown, but it was said to be around nine feet long.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office said that a family member had to beat the shark to make it let go of the girl. She was later airlifted to a local hospital to be treated for serious injuries. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/florida-girl-attacked-by-9-foot-shark-while-scalloping/ | 2022-07-01T20:49:00Z |
NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY:Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA) between June 28, 2018 and September 2, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Akebia securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Akebia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4028 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) vadadustat was not as safe in treating NDD-CKD patients with anemia as defendants had represented; (2) as a result, defendants overstated the PRO2TECT Program's clinical prospects; (3) accordingly, defendants also overstated vadadustat's overall commercial and regulatory prospects; and (4) as a result, Akebia's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Akebia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4028 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
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New York, NY 10016
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SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/29/rosen-global-leading-law-firm-encourages-akebia-therapeutics-inc-investors-with-losses-secure-counsel-before-important-may-13-deadline-securities-class-action-akba/ | 2022-04-30T11:13:29Z |
Super Premium Dog Food Brand Develops Treats with Benefits, a Smart Way to Train and Reward
MEDINA, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bil-Jac Super Premium Dog Food is proud to announce the launch of a new line of tasty treats to help support dog health. Bil-Jac Smart-Jacs Dog Treats are functional treats. There are two different treats in the line; one helps support healthy digestion and the other helps nourish skin & coat. Of course, both are great for training and rewarding your dog. The new treats arrived in stores Summer 2022 at PetSmart and on petsmart.com.
New Smart-Jacs Digestive Support Treats are made with oatmeal and blueberries, both of which provide fiber, helping support sensitive stomachs and healthy digestion. Additionally, Digestive Support Treats provide prebiotics to help support a healthy microbiome and gastrointestinal tract. New Smart-Jacs Skin & Coat Support Treats provide a guaranteed amount of linoleic acid, which helps to nourish and replenish skin and coat. This delicious treat is made with real sweet potatoes, a source of fiber that also helps support a healthy microbiome, as healthy digestion and gut health is an important part of overall canine health.
"Bil-Jac Dog Treats are well known for the special things dogs will do to get one. Pet parents are always looking for more ways they can help their dogs eat healthy, stay active, and live longer. This has inspired us to take the amazing taste of Bil-Jac Treats and build in two benefits pet parents want to be sure they are providing," shares Kim Gaebelein, Chief Marketing Officer at Bil-Jac Dog Food. "If you're currently feeding your dog a sensitive food, Smart-Jacs Digestive Support Treats are the perfect treat to pair with it. If you're feeding a food to help your dog's health shine through their skin and coat, our Skin & Coat Support Smart-Jacs are fun and healthy way to support this key need."
Since 1947, Bil-Jac has been committed to high quality, nutritious ingredients in food and in treats. As Bil-Jac continues to innovate and find new ways to improve the health of dogs, they remain dedicated to providing dogs with both exceptional nutrition and a taste they will love.
Bil-Jac, family-owned and operated, stands for 75 years of uncompromising dedication to the highest quality and freshest ingredients available. Offering a full line of Super Premium Dog Foods, Treats, and Health Enhancers, Bil-Jac is committed to nutrition that helps dogs to thrive. Dog food and treats are more than a family business – it's our passion. Bil-Jac.com
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SOURCE Bil-Jac | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/17/bil-jac-dog-food-introduces-new-smart-jacs-functional-treats/ | 2022-08-17T19:46:27Z |
New moves in Mexico City, London, and São Paolo to manage increased international business activity
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California based Liquid+Arcade is a full-service agency specializing in cutting edge online and integrated campaigns with an emphasis on gaming clients.
The agency is announcing the second phase of its international expansion plans adding to their existing footprint in the US and Poland with a new office in Mexico City and talent centers in London and São Paulo.
The international growth is a result of an uptick in assignments and responsibilities outside of the U.S. Liquid's 2022 non-U.S. billings are projected to double year-over-year, with sustained growth projected into 2023.
The new international footprint will offer clients expanded regional intelligence and capabilities delivering Liquid+Arcade's integrated services, including creative, data analytics and media strategy and execution.
"Gaming is a global network of passionate fans," stated CEO of Liquid+Arcade, Will Akerlof. "Our goal is to build a cohesive team of worldwide marketing and gaming experts who work together seamlessly to speak to those fans – wherever they live - and deliver superior results for our clients."
Eduardo Mora, a veteran agency executive from agencies like Dentsu, Starcom and IPG, will lead the Mexico City office as Director. Key clients include multiple game launches from Bethesda and other Liquid+Arcade clients targeting the LATAM market.
Taking charge in London will be James Lloyd as Director, a veteran agency executive joining from Publicis. James will be charged with building out an integrated team. Key clients will include Sega and NCSOFT.
"We've been very fortunate to find people with the right combination of marketing expertise and a passion for gaming," explained Kevin Joyce, Partner and EVP Media at Liquid+Arcade. "Getting diverse regional perspectives on gaming fans and how they use media to inform their decisions will provide our clients better returns on their marketing investments."
"Growing our relationships around the world has been really rewarding," said Patrick Runco, Chief Creative Officer. "We're excited to have so many opportunities to work closely with our international clients on strategy, big ideas and content creation, to help build and strengthen the fandoms around their IPs."
Liquid+Arcade is an independent, full-service, global advertising and marketing agency based in Los Angeles with 100+ employees and billings of $175MM. We specialize in winning the hearts of fans – fans of video games, tech, and entertainment – by creating content they love. Our in-house creative team handles a complete range of services, including large-scale live-action and CGI production, editing and post, interactive development, social media strategy and execution, online and out-of-home ad campaign production, and virtual/in-person experiential activations. Our media team operates in more than 30 countries globally. We help build and grow the most passionate, loyal fandoms in the world.
Find us at:
https://liquidarcade.com/
Contact:
Will Akerlof, CEO
will@liquidarcade.com
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SOURCE Liquid+Arcade | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/13/liquidarcade-continues-international-expansion-latin-america-western-europe/ | 2022-09-13T09:33:25Z |
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