text stringlengths 102 99.6k | url stringlengths 31 426 | crawl_date timestamp[us, tz=UTC]date 2022-04-01 00:29:49 2022-09-19 04:34:15 |
|---|---|---|
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacy Hauer of Johnson//Becker has been appointed co-lead counsel in the multi-district litigation/class action lawsuit alleging Abbott Nutrition sold baby formula that sickened newborns in multiple states.
Hauer and her fellow co-lead are backed by a 10-person steering committee; the team of a dozen attorneys is expected to represent hundreds of plaintiffs who allege that they were harmed by contaminated formula, as well as those consumers who bought the now recalled formula.
In February 2022, Abbott agreed to recall powdered formula products Similac, Ailmentum, and EleCare produced at its facility in Sturgis, Michigan. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), those products had been linked to at least five illnesses in infants: four babies who contracted Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause meningitis, and one who was exposed to salmonella. Two of the infants in those initial reports died.
A subsequent FDA inspection found Cronobacter on surfaces and a lack of quality control in the Abbott facility, leading to a halt in production and its temporary closure.
The law firm is also pursuing baby formula lawsuits against the manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil over a separate injury called necrotizing enterocolitis.
Hauer has an extensive background in science and medicine, including a Masters degree from the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota, and has litigated complex cases involving numerous drug and medical device claims.
If your infant has been sickened by Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare; you should be aware that you may be entitled to holding the manufacturers of the defective baby formula accountable.
We offer a Free Case Evaluation. Please contact us at https://www.johnsonbecker.com/product-liability/baby-formula-lawsuit/ or by calling us at (800) 279-6386.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Johnson // Becker, PLLC | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/15/johnsonbecker-pllc-attorney-appointed-co-lead-baby-formula-lawsuit/ | 2022-09-16T00:25:39Z |
Harvard scientists discover the 1st interstellar meteor to collide with Earth, US military confirms
By Megan Marples, CNN
One meteor traveled quite a long way from home to visit Earth.
Researchers discovered the first known interstellar meteor to ever hit Earth, according to a recently released United States Space Command document. An interstellar meteor is a space rock that originates from outside our solar system — a rare occurrence.
This one is known as CNEOS 2014-01-08, and it crash-landed along the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea on January 8, 2014.
The finding came as a surprise to Amir Siraj, who identified the object as an interstellar meteor in a 2019 study he coauthored while an undergraduate at Harvard University.
Siraj was investigating ʻOumuamua, the first known interstellar object in our solar system that was found in 2017, with Abraham Loeb, professor of science at Harvard University.
Siraj decided to go through NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies database to find other interstellar objects and found what he believed to be an interstellar meteor within days.
A need for speed
The meteor’s high velocity is what initially caught Siraj’s eye.
The meteor was moving at a high speed of about 28 miles per second (45 kilometers per second) relative to Earth, which is moving at around 18.6 miles per second (30 kilometers per second) around the sun. Because researchers measured how fast the meteor was moving while on a moving planet, the 45 kilometers per second was not actually how fast it was going.
The heliocentric speed is defined as the meteor’s speed relative to the sun, which is a more accurate way to determine an object’s orbit. It’s calculated based on the angle at which a meteor hits the Earth. The planet moves in one direction around the sun, so the meteor could have hit Earth head-on, meaning opposite the direction the planet is moving, or from behind, in the same direction the Earth is moving.
Since the meteor hit the Earth from behind, Siraj’s calculations said the meteor was actually traveling at about 37.3 miles per second (60 kilometers per second) relative to the sun.
He then mapped out the trajectory of the meteor and found it was in an unbound orbit, unlike the closed orbit of other meteors. This means that rather than circling around the sun like other meteors, it came from outside the solar system.
“Presumably, it was produced by another star, got kicked out of that star’s planetary system and just so happened to make its way to our solar system and collide with Earth,” Siraj said.
Difficulty getting published
Loeb and Siraj have been unable to get their findings published in a journal because their data came from NASA’s CNEOS database, which doesn’t divulge information such as how accurate the readings are.
After years of trying to obtain the additional information needed, they received official confirmation that it was, in fact, an interstellar meteor, from John Shaw, deputy commander of the US Space Command. The command is a part of the US Department of Defense and is responsible for military operations in outer space.
“Dr. Joel Mozer, the Chief Scientist of Space Operations Command, the United States Space Force service component of U.S. Space Command, reviewed analysis of additional data available to the Department of Defense related to this finding. Dr. Mozer confirmed that the velocity estimate reported to NASA is sufficiently accurate to indicate an interstellar trajectory,” wrote Shaw in the letter.
Siraj had moved onto other research and almost forgotten about his discovery, so the document came as a shock.
“I thought that we would never learn the true nature of this meteor, that it was just blocked somewhere in the government after our many tries, and so actually seeing that letter from the Department of Defense with my eyes was a really incredible moment,” Siraj said.
A second chance
Since receiving the confirmation, Siraj said his team is working to resubmit their findings for publication in a scientific journal.
Siraj would also like to put a team together to try and retrieve part of the meteor that landed in the Pacific Ocean but admitted it would be an unlikely possibility due to the sheer size of the project.
If researchers were able to get their hands on the “holy grail of interstellar objects,” Siraj said it would be scientifically groundbreaking in helping scientists discover more about the world beyond our solar system.
NASA and US Space Command did not initially respond for comment.
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved. | https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2022/04/13/harvard-scientists-discover-the-1st-interstellar-meteor-to-collide-with-earth-us-military-confirms/ | 2022-04-13T21:01:52Z |
CANNES, France (AP) — One of the most memorable lines — and Rob Reiner’s personal favorite — of “This Is Spinal Tap” goes: “There’s a fine line between stupid and clever.”
You could say the same thing about the classic 1984 mockumentary. It could have so easily not panned out. No one in Hollywood thought it was a good idea. It was saved by Norman Lear who, after Reiner made his pitch and departed, is said to have turned to the executives in the room and announced: “Who’s going to tell him he can’t do it?”
Now, Reiner and company want to get the band back together for a sequel. Reiner was at the Cannes Film Festival this week for an anniversary screening on the beach of “This Is Spinal Tap” and to drum up excitement for the just-announced sequel that will also see Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest reprise their roles as band members David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel.
“The bar is high. There’s no question about it,” Reiner said in an interview by the beach. “And we wrestled with that forever, whether or not we should even bother to do it. But we had an idea. Over the years, people have come up and said, ‘Oh, you should do a sequel.’ We’ve always said, ‘No, no, no.’ But as time went by, we finally had something we think can work. And we’ll find out!”
The 1984 movie had no script, just a four-page outline. It was almost entirely improvised. Reiner’s first cut of the film was seven hours long. Even the jokes they did have planned — like the infamous “these amps goes to 11” scene — were filmed off-the-cuff.
“Quick!” Reiner recalls shouting. “Make an amp with an extra number on it!”
But what teetered so close to never panning out in the first place, has of course become one of the most beloved comedies of the ’80s and a massive influence to countless mockumentaries that have followed. It is even in the Library of Congress.
Reiner assures that this time, too, there will be no screenplay. He will depend on the still sharp improvisational talents of his cast, who have carried on Spinal Tap — a fictional band turned into a semi-real one — in occasional concerts in the intervening decades. Reiner’s character, the director Marti DeBergi (styled after Martin Scorsese in The Band concert documentary “The Last Waltz”), will naturally return.
“Here we are 40 years later and Marti DeBergi — who has not been the greatest filmmaker, let’s put it that way. The man made ‘Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla.’ And I think he did ‘Attack of the 52-Foot Woman,’” says Reiner. “Because he said there’s going to be this reunion, we wanted to make this film, and we’ve given him free reign.”
When “This Is Spinal Tap” was first released, many thought Spinal Tap was a real band. Reiner, who studied rock documentaries like “The Kids Are Alright” and “The Song Remains the Same” for preparation, enlisted a cinematographer, Peter Smokler, with a documentary background. What was real and what was parody was almost indistinguishable. Sting, Reiner says, has since told him he watched it countless times but didn’t know if he should laugh or cry.
And some bits were taken straight from rock ‘n’ roll lore. The band getting lost on their way to the stage came from an experience by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who may have been enjoying the pre-show backstage atmosphere too much.
Asked if Scorsese ever spoke to him about Reiner’s riff on him, Reiner responds: “Initially, Marty got mad. But over the years, he’s come to love it. We did ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ a few years ago and we talked about it. He said, ‘Ah, I love it. I love that you did that.’”
“The Last Waltz” will again be a major touchstone for the sequel which Reiner is developing for his re-launched production company Castle Rock. Reiner’s plan entails Spinal Tap reconvening for one last show.
Many of Reiner’s most beloved films are seemingly sequel-proof. Recapturing the tone of “The Princess Bride”? Inconceivable. (Writer William Goldman did try, though.) And it’s just as hard to imagine the magic of “Stand by Me” or “When Harry Met Sally” being captured a second time. But “Spinal Tap,” Reiner thinks, isn’t done rocking.
“If you have an idea,” he says, “then you say, ‘OK.’”
___
Follow AP Film Writer Jake Coyle on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/jakecoyleAP
___
For more Cannes Film Festival coverage, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/cannes-film-festival | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/with-sequel-plans-rob-reiner-turns-spinal-tap-up-to-11/ | 2022-05-20T02:28:30Z |
New York Based Developer and Construction Manager Hire Leading PR Firm
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Empire Corp. (NEC), a cutting-edge New York City-based development and construction management firm, today announced their retention of Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) as its agency of record.
New Empire Corp. is dedicated to building top-quality residential mixed-use projects in New York City often identifying "hot" neighborhoods early on. By handling both the development and construction management of their projects, the firm minimizes unnecessary costs and offers prospective residents a full complement of amenities and high-quality finishes at competitive prices.
NEC will leverage RPR's long-standing media relations, expertise in both the real estate and finance industries, and experience crafting corporate messaging and developing brand positioning to generate sustained top-tier media results.
"We are excited to begin this partnership with Rubenstein Public Relations," said Emily Zhu, Head of Marketing Strategy at New Empire Corp. "Based on RPR's expertise in real estate, we believe the firm is well-equipped to help amplify our success in navigating New York City's residential market."
"With projects across Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs, New Empire Corp. has a proven track record of developing properties," said RPR President Richard Rubenstein. "NEC's recently acquired condominium development site in Woodside will offer attainable luxury to an already vibrant community."
NEC is responsible for over 100 completed residential projects throughout New York City. The Woodside project is NEC's third acquisition within the last 12 months. Acquired projects include a condominium site at 429 Second Avenue, Kips Bay and a 115,000 gross square foot property located at 24-01 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City, which was purchased earlier this year.
About New Empire Corp: NEC is a cutting-edge New York City based development and construction management firm dedicated to building top-quality residential mixed-use projects. Offering an investor and partner focused approach, the one-stop, high-impact developer has successfully renovated and built over 100 residential multifamily projects throughout New York City. New Empire Corp. prioritizes blending impeccable design with superior craftsmanship which has resulted in record breaking luxury living experiences at attainable prices. For more information, please visit www.newempirecorp.com
About Rubenstein Public Relations Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is an independent, New York-based communications agency headed by veteran publicist and respected brand architect, Richard Rubenstein. For more than three decades, RPR's intensive media relations approach and dedicated team of senior practitioners have helped clients build brand equity and reach their target audiences. The firm specializes in brand messaging development, media relations, crisis communications, and thought leadership positioning. RPR has a proven track record in executing successful public relations campaigns for leading corporate, real estate, technology, healthcare, social impact, luxury consumer, entertainment, and hospitality brands across the globe.
View original content:
SOURCE Rubenstein Public Relations | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/14/new-empire-corp-retains-rubenstein-public-relations-agency-record/ | 2022-07-14T20:42:55Z |
For a young imagination, there is something uniquely captivating about a stowaway story on the high seas. The stakes are great, but the adventure is so far removed from any reality most kids know that it becomes a purely transportive experience. It is a fantasy you can get wrapped up in and put away when it’s over.
Disney veteran Chris Williams (“Big Hero 6”) said it was the rollicking adventures he grew up watching, “King Kong,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Treasure Island” and “Lawrence of Arabia” among them, that made him want to make movies. And with “The Sea Beast,” an animated fantasy adventure which debuts today on Netflix, Williams, who directed and co-wrote, has made something quite winning for all ages.
In this world, which seems to be set in some gilded, imaginary kingdom in the late 17th century, giant, colorful sea monsters roam the Dregmorr Sea and are great threats to towns and ships. Monster hunting has become a full-time job for brave seafarers, many of whom are essentially celebrities whose adventures and daring are written about in books cherished by children.
One of those children is Maisie Brumble (Zaris-Angel Hator), a spirited orphan who dreams of fighting sea beasts herself like her hero Jacob Holland (Karl Urban). So she decides to stowaway on his ship, the Inevitable, led by Captain Crow (Jared Harris), to help in their pursuit of the biggest conquest yet, the Red Bluster.
“The Sea Beast” is notable for its refusal to dumb itself down for a young audience. It’s anchored by interesting and fairly complex characters who actually have arcs to play. Harris’s Captain Crow is an unambiguous Ahab type, but he also has a sweet, surrogate paternal relationship with Urban’s Jacob, whom he rescued from a shipwreck at a young age. At times, “The Sea Beast,” with a lively score by Mark Mancina, more closely resembles something like “Pirates of the Caribbean” than your typical animated fare.
The action scenes are really quite exciting, too, and after an epic battle with the Red Bluster, Jacob and Maisie find themselves stranded on an island together and fighting for survival. For anyone who felt let down by the little Leia and Obi-Wan relationship in the recent Kenobi series, “The Sea Beast” features a much more compelling version of that relationship. Much of that has to do with Maisie’s believably precious dialogue. Plus, there’s a nice message at the end (though to reveal what that is would definitely be considered a spoiler). It straddles the delicate line of being both classic and modern.
The monsters themselves, though the size of Godzilla and packing Godzilla’s destructive power, are exaggeratedly cartoonish (comparisons to “How to Train Your Dragon” are inevitable). This might seem like a silly thing to say considering it is a cartoon, but it’s an interesting choice when everything else is so painstakingly rendered with realistic, tactile details. It’s not a criticism, exactly. But it does ensure that the monsters won’t immediately be the stuff of nightmares for the youngest viewers, which seems to be a fair trade off.
“The Sea Beast,” a Netflix release streaming Friday, is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for “action, violence and some language.” Running time: 119 minutes. Three stars out of four. | https://www.tdtnews.com/entertainment/article_12b5163a-fdfb-11ec-9d12-6b12ebd46097.html | 2022-07-08T08:51:07Z |
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton-Selway Fine Art is proud to present Graphic Summer, the most recent addition to our auction series bringing together a diverse group of artists who all used graphic elements in exciting and groundbreaking ways. This summer auction will showcase vibrant colors, bold lines, and pop symbolism associated with artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Helen Frankenthaler, Shepard Fairey, and KAWS to name a few - all of whom changed the art world and redefined a genre.
Graphic Summer auction offers a unique opportunity for both experienced and emerging collectors to acquire works of art that will elevate their collections to the next level. If you are in the Los Angeles area, please join us in person for our VIP highlights preview over cocktails on Sunday, July 24th. We invite you to participate in this auction, no matter where you may be by visiting hsfaauctions.com and signing up today!
Our Graphic Summer auction runs July 18th – 28th, and includes work by Bambi, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mr. Brainwash, Vija Celmins, Salvador Dali, Jim Dine, Shepard Fairey, Helen Frankenthaler, David Hockney, Robert Indiana, Alex Katz, KAWS, Jeff Koons, David LaChappelle, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Longo, Heiner Meyer, Takashi Murakami, Opie, Pablo Picasso, Ken Price, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Marvel's' Alex Ross and Stan Lee, Ed Ruscha, Wayne Thiebaud, and William Wegman. For a full list of works sign into our auction: www.hsfaauctions.com.
Hamilton-Selway Fine Art, West Hollywood, CA
8678 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-657-1711
Hamilton-Selway Fine Art is an internationally prominent gallery specializing in Pop Art limited edition prints and paintings. For three decades, our client list has included esteemed members of the Hollywood community, billionaire investors, Academy Award winning actors, and people of all walks of life who simply love art.
For more information about the auction or for general press inquiries please visit our website: www.hamiltonselway.com or contact Ron Valdez at 310-657-1711 / Ron@hamiltonselway.com
Twitter: @hamiltonselway
Facebook: Hamilton-Selway Fine Art
Instagram: hamiltonselwayfineart
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE HAMILTON-SELWAY FINE ART | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/15/hamilton-selway-fine-art-presents-graphic-summer-our-upcoming-art-auction/ | 2022-07-15T02:48:20Z |
Man and woman arrested for burning raccoon alive in Sarasota county
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An arrest in the viral video of a racoon being burned alive in a dumpster has finally been made.
After numerous complaints from the community, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said their Agricultural Unit conducted an investigation and made an arrest in the case. The two people responsible in the animal cruelty case are Alicia and Roddy Kincheloe who are now behind bars.
The couple faces felony charges including aggravated animal cruelty.
This is a continuing story and we will continue to keep you updated on air and online.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/09/01/couple-arrested-burning-raccoon-alive-sarasota-county/ | 2022-09-01T23:43:07Z |
Alliance Council updates job of police chief's secretary
ALLIANCE – City Council has approved a change in the role of the secretary to the city’s police chief.
At Monday night’s regular meeting, Council ratified a memorandum of understanding between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police to modify the union's collective bargaining agreement.
More:Alliance plans $1.9 million in paving work this year
Under the changes, the city and union agreed to add the title of administrative coordinator to the position to account for new duties that include supervising dispatchers and records clerks. When the chief's secretary takes on these responsibilities, it will include a 10% pay increase from the regular chief's secretary Level 1 pay rate.
Based on the current collective bargaining agreement, the rate will be $20.44 in 2022, and $20.65 in 2023.
In other action
• Council also approved an ordinance authorizing Mike Dreger, the city’s director of public safety and service, to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to purchase road salt.
• Congressman Bill Johnson attended Monday’s meeting. Johnson is among four people seeking the Republican nomination in the May 3 primary to fill the new 6th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Those challenging Johnson are John Anderson of Enon, which is in Clark County; Gregory Zelenitz of Belmont County; and Michael Morgenstern of Poland, in Mahoning. U.S. law does not specify that those who seek seats in the House of Representatives actually reside in the district in which they are running.
Four Democrats are seeking the nomination to face the winner of the May GOP race – Shawna Roberts of Belmont County, who lost to Johnson in a bid for the current 6th District; Martin Alexander of Boardman; Eric S. Jones of Austintown; and Louis G. Lyras of Campbell.
Johnson said he wanted to introduce himself to the Alliance community because he could end up representing the city, depending on what happens with Ohio's legislative maps.
UPCOMING – Council's next regular meeting will be 6 p.m. May 2 at the Alliance Area Senior Center.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/04/19/alliance-council-updates-job-police-chiefs-secretary/7358860001/ | 2022-04-19T17:57:21Z |
NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Outset Medical, Inc. ("Outset Medical") (NASDAQ: OM) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Outset Medical, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Outset Medical includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Aggrieved Outset Medical investors only have until September 6, 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.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
View original content:
SOURCE The Law Offices of Vincent Wong | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/25/class-action-alert-law-offices-vincent-wong-remind-outset-medical-investors-lead-plaintiff-deadline-september-6-2022/ | 2022-07-25T11:03:15Z |
MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamwork and caring for others. With those thoughts in mind, pharmacy students from the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy's campus in Mobile and health care professions students from the University of South Alabama came together in 2014, founding what has turned into the USA Student Run Free Clinic.
Operated out of the Salvation Army on Dauphin Street in downtown Mobile, students across multiple health and social science disciplines collaborate to empower patients through health education, promotion of health literacy and improving access to community health resources.
Much of health care today is done in a team setting with pharmacists, physicians, nurses and many others working together to provide the best care possible for their patients. The interprofessional nature of the clinic allows Harrison College of Pharmacy, or HCOP, students to get a preview of what lies ahead in a professional setting.
"Interprofessional experience has been a big part of the HCOP curriculum and being able to actually use these skills before entering my fourth year was important to me," said Angelique Holmes, a member of the Class of 2024. "This experience has allowed me to see the roles of other disciplines in a health care team and where my place was as a pharmacy student."
Holmes, a native of Otsego, Michigan, and a graduate of Western Michigan University, currently serves as president of the clinic's student board. Holding a leadership position within the clinic, she understands the value of experiential learning as she prepares for her career.
"This experience is vital to my learning because I was able to work with actual patients in my first year of pharmacy school," said Holmes. "This opportunity has taught me how to critically think about a patient's case and learn in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where it is ok to be wrong."
Under the supervision of a faculty advisor and various preceptors, students working in the clinic see a variety of patients, many of whom are experiencing homelessness. While providing an experiential learning opportunity for students to practice clinical and communication skills, the clinic also improves sensitivity to vulnerable populations and promotes a lifelong commitment to service.
"As health care professionals, it is our responsibility to serve humanity, which includes people from all walks of life, backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses," said Sarah Grace Barnes, also a member of the Class of 2024 and the pharmacy liaison on the student board. "Everyone deserves access to care, and the patients we serve at Student Run Free Clinic are extremely grateful that we show up for them and provide care each week."
Barnes, a Fairhope native, was first exposed to the clinic while working on her biology degree at the University of South Alabama. Seeing firsthand the valuable experience and the impact on patients, she knew it was something she wanted to be a part of as soon as she started pharmacy school.
"Experiential learning is an absolute necessity to becoming a pharmacist. The skills we learn in lab and in the classroom need to be practiced to ensure we are practice-ready pharmacists upon entering the workforce after graduation," said Barnes. "The Student Run Free Clinic is the perfect place to practice blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, patient counseling and assessing medication regimens for appropriateness."
From improving health outcomes to building relationships, Auburn and South Alabama students are working together to make a difference in their community.
"Our patients come back to the clinic weekly to get checks on their blood pressure or blood sugar, or just to sit and talk with the volunteers," said Holmes. "You never know how you are going to be able to help someone, whether that be by providing services or a listening ear.
"From the time I started volunteering, that was the most surprising thing: I wasn't just there to practice my skills in the classroom, I was there to build a relationship with the patients."
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Auburn University | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/auburn-university-pharmacy-students-university-south-alabama-health-students-team-up-student-run-free-clinic/ | 2022-09-06T11:25:03Z |
NEW YORK — Donald Trump has appealed a New York judge's decision to hold the former president in contempt of court and fine him $10,000 per day for failing to comply with a subpoena for evidence in the state attorney general's civil investigation into his business dealings.
Trump's lawyer, Alina Habba, filed a notice of appeal Wednesday with the appellate division of the state's trial court — the second time in two months that Trump has sought to overturn Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron's ruling against him in a subpoena matter.
In court papers, Habba questioned the legal basis for Engoron's contempt ruling Monday, arguing that Trump had responded properly to the subpoena and that Attorney General Letitia James' office failed to show his conduct "was calculated to defeat, impair, impede, or prejudice" its investigation.
James' office refused to engage in "good-faith discussions" before seeking to have Trump fined, Habba argued. In a statement after the ruling Monday, Habba said: "All documents responsive to the subpoena were produced to the attorney general months ago."
In a statement Wednesday, James said Engoron's order was clear on Trump being in contempt of court.
"We've seen this playbook before, and it has never stopped our investigation of Mr. Trump and his organization," James said. "This time is no different."
In another subpoena fight, Trump is challenging Engoron's Feb. 17 ruling requiring that he answer questions under oath. James has said that the probe uncovered evidence that Trump may have misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses for more than a decade. Oral arguments in that appeal are scheduled for May 11.
Along with its subpoena for Trump's testimony, James' office issued a subpoena for numerous documents, including paperwork and communications pertaining to his financial statements, financing and debt for a Chicago hotel project and development plans for his Seven Springs Estate north of New York City, and even communications with Forbes magazine, where he sought to burnish his image as a wealthy businessman.
James, a Democrat, asked Engoron to hold Trump in contempt after he failed to produce any documents by a March 31 court deadline. In his ruling, Engoron said that Trump and his lawyers not only failed to meet the deadline, but also failed to document the steps they had taken to search for the documents.
Instead, "Trump produced 16 pages of boilerplate objections and a four-page affirmation by counsel that states, summarily, that Mr. Trump was unable to locate any responsive documents in his custody," Engoron said in a written version of his ruling. "The affirmation fails to identify what search methods were employed, where they were employed, by whom they were employed, and where such searches took place."
Habba, arguing at a hearing Monday, insisted that she went to great lengths to comply with the subpoena, even traveling to Trump's home in Florida to ask him specifically whether he had in his possession any documents that would be responsive to the demand.
Habba noted that Trump does not send emails or text messages and has no work computer "at home or anywhere else." She described the search for documents as "diligent," but Engoron took issue with the lack of detail in her written response to the subpoena and questioned why it didn't include an affidavit from Trump himself.
"You can't just stand here and say I searched this and that," Engoron said.
Trump, a Republican, is suing James in federal court in an effort to stop her investigation. He recently labeled her an "operative for the Democrat Party" and said her investigation and a parallel criminal probe overseen by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, another Democrat, are "a continuation of the greatest Witch Hunt of all time."
Bragg said this month that the three-year-old criminal investigation he inherited in January from his predecessor, Cyrus Vance Jr., is continuing "without fear or favor" despite a recent shakeup in the probe's leadership. Trump's lawyers contend that James is using her civil investigation to gain access to information that could then be used against him in the criminal probe.
So far, the district attorney's investigation has resulted only in tax fraud charges against Trump's company, the Trump Organization, and its longtime finance chief Allen Weisselberg relating to lucrative fringe benefits such as rent, car payments and school tuition. The company and Weisselberg have pleaded not guilty.
James' investigation is covering much of the same ground, focusing in part on what the attorney general said is a pattern of misleading banks and tax authorities about the value of his properties.
Assistant Attorney General Andrew Amer told Engoron that the probe was being hampered "because we don't have evidence from the person at the top of this organization." He said the failure to turn documents over in response to the subpoena was "effectively Mr. Trump thumbing his nose at this court's order." | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_144d27ba-c65d-11ec-94df-d375a8373c41.html | 2022-04-27T20:49:34Z |
-- Individuals living with early-stage dementia reveal insights about stigmas, misconceptions that others have about living with dementia --
-- June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month --
CHICAGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer's Association is revealing insights from people living with early-stage dementia and what they wish others knew about living with Alzheimer's and other dementia.
Many Americans struggle with what to say and do when a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. The shock of someone revealing a dementia diagnosis can leave many at a loss for how to engage. Efforts to be supportive can be dampened by concerns of saying or doing the wrong thing. Worse, not knowing what to say or do, some individuals distance themselves from diagnosed individuals, further deepening the sadness, stigma and isolation people living with Alzheimer's and dementia can experience in the wake of a diagnosis.
The Alzheimer's Association recently asked those living with early-stage Alzheimer's and other dementia what they want others to know about living with disease. Here are six things they shared:
My Alzheimer's diagnosis does not define me. Although an Alzheimer's diagnosis is life changing, many living with the disease say their diagnosis does not change who they are. "I love the same people and doing the same things I did before my diagnosis," said Dale Rivard, 64, East Grand Forks, Minn. "I understand Alzheimer's is a progressive disease and I may not be able to do all the things I once did, but I want to continue doing the things I enjoy for as long as I can."
If you want to know how I am doing, just ask me. The sudden change in how others communicate with someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia is a frustrating experience for many living with the disease. "It's upsetting to have others ask my wife how I am doing when I am sitting right there or nearby," said Jerry Smith, 78, Middleton, Wis. "I want to be open and honest about my diagnosis. Talking around me only makes me feel more isolated and alone."
Yes, younger people can have dementia. While the vast majority of Americans affected by Alzheimer's and other dementia are age 65 and older, the disease can affect younger individuals. While disease-related symptoms are similar, the challenges associated with an earlier diagnosis can be different. "I was diagnosed with dementia at age 53," said Deborah Jobe, 55, St. Louis, Mo. "I was at the peak of my career and had to step away from a job I loved. Suddenly, the plans I had for retirement with my husband looked very different. Most people just assume that Alzheimer's and dementia is only a diagnosis for old people, but I tell people if you have concerns about your cognition, get it checked regardless of your age."
Please don't debate my diagnosis or tell me I don't look like I have Alzheimer's. While family members and friends may be well-intended in attempting to dismiss an Alzheimer's diagnosis, many living with the disease say such responses can be offensive. "It's hard enough to tell someone you have Alzheimer's, let alone have to defend it," said Laurie Waters, 57, Clover, S.C. "It drives me crazy when someone tells me I am too young or that I don't look like I have Alzheimer's. People living with Alzheimer's all look different. You may not see my illness, but I live it every day."
Understand sometimes my words and actions are not me, it's my disease. As Alzheimer's disease and other dementia progresses, individuals can experience a wide range of disease-related behaviors, including anxiety, aggression and confusion. "I want people to understand that even though I may look myself, my disease sometimes causes me to not act myself," said Clint Kershaw, 61, North Turo, Mass. "So, if I ask for help doing something I once did easily or respond to a question in an unexpected way, be patient with me. I have good days and bad days, and on the bad days, I just need a little more help."
An Alzheimer's diagnosis does not mean my life is over. Earlier detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia is enabling diagnosed individuals more time to plan their futures and prioritize doing the things most important to them. "My diagnosis has been devastating, but my life is not over," said Nia Mostacero, 47, Meridian, Idaho. "I am still living a fulfilling life. I've put together my bucket list and intend to keep making memories for as long as I can."
During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer's Association encourages everyone to learn more about disease-related challenges facing those living with Alzheimer's and other dementia. Educating yourself and others about the disease is one of the best ways to reduce stigma and misperceptions. The Alzheimer's Association offers guidance for navigating every stage of the disease. The Association's Live Well series provides tips to help early-stage individuals live their best lives. For other disease-related information and resources, visit alz.org.
Fight the Darkness of Alzheimer's on the Day with the Most Light, The Longest Day – June 21
During June, the Alzheimer's Association is also inviting people across the world to participate in The Longest Day® on June 21. Held annually on the summer solstice, The Longest Day invites participants to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice.
Throughout the month and culminating on June 21, Longest Day participants will bake, bike, hike, golf, knit, play bridge and participate in other favorite activities to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. For more information and to register: visit alz.org/thelongestday.
About Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Established by the Alzheimer's Association in 2014, Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month is dedicated to encouraging a global conversation about the brain and Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association, available resources and how you can get involved to support the cause, visit alz.org/abam.
About the Alzheimer's Association®
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.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Alzheimer’s Association | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/01/six-things-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease-other-dementia-want-you-know/ | 2022-06-01T04:45:37Z |
TIFTON — Elijah Alford of Ashburn received the top associate's degree award presented to a graduate at the recent spring commencement ceremony at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Alford, who received an associate's in fine arts in Music degree, was named the recipient of the college's George P. Donaldson Award. He received a plaque and a check for $500 from the ABAC Alumni Association, which sponsors the award and conducts the interviews that lead to the presentation. Recipients must participate in the commencement ceremony.
Donaldson was president of ABAC from 1947 until 1961. ABAC President David Bridges said Donaldson is perhaps the most beloved ABAC president of all time because of his love for people and his love for the college.
“’Mr. Pete,’ as he was affectionately known, exemplified what the award seeks to recognize -- scholarship, leadership, and citizenship,” Bridges said.
Alford has been a member of the ABAC Ambassadors, the Jazz Band, Circle K, and the Student Alumni Council. He served as the fine arts representative for the School of Arts and Sciences, and most recently, was a member of the college's Presidential Search Committee.
Alford has also been a member of the Diversity Affairs Committee, the Student Activity Fee Committee, the National Association for Music Education, and he is a Certified Peer Educator.
A saxophone player, Alford has played in the ABAC saxophone quartet.
One administrator said, “He lights up the room when he enters, and on your worst day makes everything seem OK. He is able to balance excellence in the classroom with all his club responsibilities and the music program.”
Another reference said, “He understands hard work and that in order for him to stay competitive in the field of music, he must become the best that he can be. He enjoys life and his friends, but he never loses his one goal of tirelessly practicing fluid scale to become proficient at performing.”
A total of 315 students participated in the two ABAC spring commencement ceremonies.
While some cities are known as consistent winners—like New York City and Boston, who both have an opportunity to add to their championship totals within the next month—others have a long history of hard luck in the search for a sports championship. In fact, no Canadian hockey team has hoiste… Click for more.
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd,
racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another
person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone
or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism
that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on
each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness
accounts, the history behind an article. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/ashburn-student-receives-top-associates-degree-award-at-abraham-baldwin-agricultural-college/article_02aafb08-dab8-11ec-bf02-3b712e13ca3e.html | 2022-05-23T18:14:37Z |
Suspect at large after multiple children shot in Kentucky
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - Three underage victims and a 41-year-old man were shot Monday night in Covington, Kentucky, according to police.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a large fight involving numerous juveniles. It happened around 6:45 p.m. near the intersection of West 17th Street and Russell Street, WXIX reports.
Officers found victims at the scene ranging from 7 to 14 years old in addition to the adult victim. The victims were transported to area hospitals, police say. Their statuses are unknown.
The suspect is at large, and authorities are working to get a search warrant, according to sources close to the investigation.
Multiple families of the victims gathered outside the emergency room entrance at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Robert Gary drove there with his best friend, whose son was one of those shot. He says the experience has been frantic, emotional and upsetting.
“He’s pretty traumatized by the situation because that is his baby boy,” Gary said.
Gary says the child, Jontay, is quiet and not violent. He says he keeps to himself and plays on his tablet.
“I have no idea,” said Gary when asked why the shooting happened. “I don’t know. It’s an insane situation right there, you know? Just want to shoot everybody? It don’t make no sense. I couldn’t even imagine what he was thinking, you know?”
Jared Zach lives near the scene of the shooting.
“It makes me sick to my stomach because I see all these kids, and they are in this environment, and you know, this is not a good situation that we are in right now,” Zach said. “Especially when we are getting out of COVID and everything, and all the tensions are boiling, and you are living in this environment where drug and crime is so high, and it just worries me a lot. It scares me because I’m going to have to raise my son in this type of situation, and there is no foreseeable end to it.”
Copyright 2022 WXIX via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/05/suspect-large-after-multiple-children-shot-kentucky/ | 2022-04-05T04:18:14Z |
OSLO, NORWAY, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zwipe AS ("Zwipe" or "the company") today announces its results for the first half 2022.
Operational highlights
- Visa certifies Zwipe Pay Biometric Payment Card ("BPC") Platform and issues Letter of Approval ("LoA") to Zwipe.
- Beautiful Card Corporation ("BCC"), TAG Systems and Inkript obtain Visa LoAs for their own card built on the Zwipe Pay platform.
- Fraport AG, providing operational services to 31 airports globally, selected Zwipe Access as one of two solutions to test in a pilot of next generation access control solutions at Frankfurt Airport.
- Zwipe Access platform was successfully integrated with LEGIC and HID solutions to provide seamless end-to-end biometric card-based access control security to enterprises and facilities.
- Seven new issuers across Germany, India, the Middle East and Africa signed up with Zwipe to launch pilots.
- Placard, the largest payment smart card supplier in Australia and New Zealand, selected the Zwipe Pay platform for delivering biometric payment cards to banks in the region.
- Significant organizational development with Robert Puskaric joining as the new CEO in June, Danielle Glenn as the new CFO in May and Patrice Meilland as the new Chief Strategy and Product Officer in April.
Financial highlights
Review
In H1 2022, we signed seven new issuers for Zwipe Pay, from Germany to India and across the Middle East. All of them are planning pilots with our card manufacturing partners, although we have learned that pilot preparation is taking longer than previously expected. We also expanded our global delivery capabilities and market reach by signing one major SCM and onboarding two leading personalization solution providers as go-to-market ("GTM") partners.
Zwipe is pursuing an "execution first" approach focusing on launching announced pilots. In total, seven issuer pilots are progressing with good pace and according to issuer plans. Additional pilot launches are expected in the coming quarters, with launch dates entirely dependent on issuer decisions. We are also focused on "execution first" with our SCM customers - getting all certified and ready for mass volume production. While these remain our top priorities, Zwipe continues expanding our customer and issuer pipeline - critical to our medium-term success.
In March, Zwipe completed the certification process with Visa and obtained the Visa LoA. This certification marks a major milestone towards commercialization of Zwipe Pay and was followed by Visa LoAs obtained by lead customers BCC, TAG Systems and Inkript. This list is expected to grow significantly going forward. Zwipe has successfully completed additional testing with third party laboratories that should ease additional payment scheme certifications.
It is undeniable that market takeoff of biometric payment cards has been slower than envisioned. BPC volumes deployed are expected to remain fairly low into 2023, before growing exponentially thereafter. Zwipe is not immune to the delayed market takeoff, but our customers and partners remain committed to launching pilots and commercial propositions, even if somewhat later than originally planned. Furthermore, consumer demand for BPCs remains strong with 82% of individuals surveyed by Zwipe saying that they want their next card to be biometric and 60% saying they would consider switching to banks who offer biometric cards. Importantly, most third-party research continues to point to BPCs accounting for 15-20% of total EMV units shipped by 2030 (estimated at 3-4 billion units), highlighting just how large the market potential remains.
For Zwipe Access, we now have a healthy and growing list of opportunities within the data center and airport verticals as well as other security sensitive customer segments. The growing number of requests for Zwipe Access solutions is driven by increasing demand for stronger data privacy, higher security and better user experience. Indeed, Zwipe was recognized by Fraport, operating 31 international airports globally, as a potential provider for next generation security solutions at their airports. Fraport's initial trials have now been completed and they are evaluating possible next steps.
There were substantial changes in the executive management team at Zwipe during the first half, with three of the six-member C-suite newly joining the company - strengthening leadership, bringing industry expertise and positioning Zwipe well for the future.
Financial review
Zwipe reported total revenues of 0.8 mNOK during H1 2022 versus 1.4 mNOK in H1 2021. On an adjusted basis, total operating expenses increased by 13.3 mNOK to 48.4 mNOK in H1 2022 versus H1 2021. The majority of this increase was due to personnel expenses, which increased by 9.1 mNOK to 25.9 mNOK in H1 2022 versus H1 2021. Of the 9.1 mNOK, 5.5 mNOK were one-off costs related to former executives leaving the company. The remaining increase in personnel expense is largely due to an increase in headcount by 13 people to meet the strong demand for the company's solutions and to prepare for piloting and deployment of our card payment solutions and services.
Zwipe's cash position remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents at 109.7 mNOK on 30 June 2022.
Total equity as of 30 June 2022 was 108.8 mNOK resulting in an equity ratio of 89%, roughly stable versus the position at the end of the first half of 2021.
The way forward
Zwipe is progressing well in many important areas even if the market for biometric payment cards is developing at a slower pace than expected. Operating expenses and headcount are not expected to increase substantially in H2 vs H1 2022 nor at the pace expected at the start of the year. Zwipe will, however, continue to invest intelligently - particularly in its people and technology.
For Zwipe Pay, second half priorities will center on pilot deployment with issuers, assisting SCMs in becoming mass production and delivery ready, and continuing to expand our customer and issuer pipeline. Further developing the dedicated customer project management function and standardized blueprint to improve pilot execution will be a key focus during H2 2022.
Going forward, Zwipe Access is expected to contribute a larger part of revenue than previously assumed. The pipeline for Zwipe Access is healthy and growing with prospects within the data center and airport verticals as well as other security sensitive customer segments.
Results presentation
CEO Robert Puskaric and CFO Danielle Glenn will present the H1 2022 results by webcast tomorrow, Wednesday August 24th, at 09:00 CEST.
Webcast details
Format: Webcast, Conference Call and Q&A
Language: English
Link: https://q4-emea.wavecast.io/zwipe-as/h1-2022-operational-update
Dial-in numbers:
- Norway - +47.57.98.94.30
- Sweden - +46.8.505.246.90
- Sweden - Toll-Free- +46.20.0123749
- United Kingdom - +44.20.3481.4247
- United Kingdom - Toll-Free- +44.800.260.6466
Participants will be required to register to view the webcast and participate in the Q&A
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements in Regulation EU 596/2014 article 19 number 3 and the Norwegian Securities Trading Act section 5-12, and is information that Zwipe AS is obligated to make public pursuant to the continuing obligations of companies admitted to trading on Euronext Growth Oslo (Euronext Growth Oslo Rule Book - Part II) and on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North is FNCA Sweden AB, info@fnca.se, +46 (0) 8528 00 399. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 12:15 on 27 June 2022.
About Zwipe
Zwipe believes the inherent uniqueness of every person is the key to a safer future. We work with great passion across networks of international organizations, industries and cultures to make convenience safe and secure. We are pioneering next-generation biometric card and wearables technology for payment and physical & logical access control and identification solutions. We promise our customers and partners deep insight and frictionless solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience with our innovative biometric products and services. Zwipe is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a global presence. To learn more, visit http://www.zwipe.com.
For more information, please contact:
Danielle Glenn, CFO and Head of IR
+47 909 98 201
danielle@zwipe.com
This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com
The following files are available for download:
View original content:
SOURCE Zwipe AS | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/23/zwipe-h1-2022-results-healthy-commercial-momentum/ | 2022-08-23T07:24:24Z |
Other New Hires Include Matt Clark from Newsday, and Valerie Bauman from Bloomberg Law
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek's Global Editor-in-Chief Nancy Cooper today announced that former New York Times' journalist Didi Kirsten Tatlow has been named International Affairs Correspondent focusing on China.
Prior to joining Newsweek, Tatlow reported from China for The International Herald Tribune (now the global edition of The New York Times) and The New York Times from 2010 to 2017, reporting from Beijing. In 2018, she began a series, "China-in-Germany," examining the influence and interference activities of the Communist Party of China in Germany. She has co-edited and co-authored the book, "China's Quest for Foreign Technology: Beyond Espionage" (Routledge; 2020). Tatlow was born and raised in Hong Kong where she started her career at the Hong Kong Standard and has since worked as a reporter and columnist in Asia and Europe for 23 years, including at the Associated Press. She recently published a cover story for Newsweek on the nature, tactics, and scale of China's Communist Party's influence in the United States. Since leaving the Times, she has lived in Berlin and will continue to be based there. Tatlow earned a degree in Chinese and Politics at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London.
"Didi brings an unrivalled perspective of China, both its history and its changing role in geopolitics," said Cooper. "We are thrilled to have her on board."
"I'm excited to join Newsweek, working with Nancy and the talented editorial team to cover international affairs, focusing on China," said Tatlow. "China has a rich history and an interesting current political environment that impacts the world."
In addition, Cooper announced the establishment of a new investigative team that includes new investigative reporter hires Matt Clark and Valerie Bauman.
Matt Clark is an investigative reporter specializing in data analysis and computer programming. Matt has produced nationally recognized work on Newsday's investigations team since 2013, including contributions to a series on police misconduct that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Prior to Newsday, he worked for the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Naples Daily News in Florida.
Valerie Bauman, a journalist for nearly two decades, joins Newsweek from Bloomberg Law, where she was senior investigative reporter and senior legal reporter covering the pharmaceutical litigation beat while on the health desk. Bauman has also worked at Newsday and The Associated Press, where she covered Hurricane Katrina from the Mississippi bureau, and later the New York State legislature as a political reporter. Bauman recently won both SABEW (Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing) and AZBEE (American Society of Business Press Editors) awards, which honor the best in business writing, for a piece on the questionable practices of a litigation finance company.
"I have been working on curating an investigative team for a while and it is exciting to announce its formation," Cooper added. "With the addition of Clark and Bauman, who specialize in investigative journalism of the highest caliber, we are in position to deliver even more groundbreaking coverage."
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Media Contact:
Laura Goldberg
LBG Public Relations for Newsweek
laura@lbgpr.com
+1-347-683-1859
View original content:
SOURCE Newsweek | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/02/newsweek-appoints-former-new-york-times-contributor-didi-kirsten-tatlow-international-affairs-correspondent-focusing-china/ | 2022-08-02T14:56:17Z |
All night protest in Sarasota following Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe V. Wade
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large crowd of protestors having their voices heard, very upset with the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday overturning Roe V. Wade.
“We’re not going to let this go down quietly, if they believe we’re just going to sit at home, we’re not going to do anything they’re wrong,” said Sarah Parker, President of Women’s Voices of SW Florida. “This is a muddy step on our constitution, our rights and our bodily autonomy and we’re not going to take this one sitting down.”
The protest starting in Five Points Park in Sarasota and then a march through the streets of downtown to the Sarasota County Courthouse. Protestors spending the night outside the courthouse from 7pm until 7am, sending a message that they will fight.
“For the two-thirds of Americans that don’t know life without this personal liberty, it is a very hard day,” said Kate Danehy-Samitz, Founder of Women’s Voices of SW Florida. “And I think that all we can do at this point in time is take the time to mourn, to organize and to move forward, and start doing the work needed to get us back on track.”
The decision by SCOTUS making history. This after 50 years of having Roe V. Wade in place. Some celebrating the decision, while many others shocked.
“I’m enraged, this is a sad day for women,” said Christy Stanford, a Sarasota resident. “The fact that the government is making choices about a women’s body is absurd.”
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/25/all-night-protest-sarasota-following-supreme-courts-decision-overturning-roe-v-wade/ | 2022-06-25T02:50:36Z |
BEIJING, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group (the "Company") (NYSE: TAL), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today updates its status under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA"). The Company was provisionally named by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as a Commission-Identified Issuer on June 24, 2022, U.S. Eastern Time, following the Company's filing of the annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022 with the SEC on June 14, 2022.
The Company understands that the SEC made such identification pursuant to the HFCAA and its implementation rules issued thereunder, and this indicates that the SEC determines that the Company used an auditor whose working paper cannot be inspected or investigated completely by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board of the United States (the "PCAOB") to issue the audit opinion for its financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022.
In accordance with the HFCAA, the SEC shall prohibit a company's shares or American depositary shares ("ADSs") from being traded on a national stock exchange or in the over-the-counter trading market in the United States if the company has been identified by the SEC for three consecutive years due to PCAOB's inability to inspect the auditor's working paper.
The Company has been actively monitoring market developments and evaluating all strategic options to protect the interest of its stakeholders. The Company will continue to comply with applicable laws and regulations in both China and the United States, and strive to maintain its listing status on the New York Stock Exchange.
About TAL Education Group
TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym "TAL" stands for "Tomorrow Advancing Life", which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning services to students from pre-school to the twelfth grade primarily through three flexible class formats: small classes, personalized premium services, and online courses. Our learning services mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TAL".
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Jackson Ding
Investor Relations
TAL Education Group
Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809
Email: ir@tal.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: TAL@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Phone: +1-212-481-2050
Email: TAL@thepiacentegroup.com
View original content:
SOURCE TAL Education Group | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/tal-education-group-provides-update-status-under-holding-foreign-companies-accountable-act/ | 2022-06-28T10:26:31Z |
FRESNO, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant International University announced today that the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Fresno, led by program director Dr. Ya-Shu Liang, has been awarded a federal Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) grant by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
This award presents the Fresno Clinical Psychology PsyD program with a three-year, $578,000 grant to train students and faculty to provide integrated behavioral health services for substance abuse prevention and treatment in partnership with community agencies in the Fresno area. With a focus on addiction treatment, the overarching goal of the program is to prepare and build capacity of the doctoral health psychology workforce and to provide mental and behavioral health care, including Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and other Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment services in high need and high demand areas.
"We are grateful to be recognized by HRSA and awarded with the funding needed to advance our mission and give students hands-on training in integrated behavioral health, which will help them better serve our communities," said Dr. Ya-Shu Liang, program director of the Fresno Clinical Psychology PsyD program. "Most Central Valley communities are HRSA-designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, so this GPE grant - the first of its kind given to the Valley - is a real game changer in helping grow the psychologist workforce in our rural communities."
GPE trains doctoral health psychology students, interns, and post-doctoral residents to provide integrated, interdisciplinary behavioral health and OUD and other SUD prevention and treatment services in high need, high demand areas. The program also supports faculty development of health service psychology.
Valley Health Team, a federally qualified health center serving many rural areas of the Central Valley is a major community partner for this grant. Dr. Nichole Flores, director of behavioral health at Valley Health Team, commented, "We are excited about this new partnership between Alliant and Valley Health Team, allowing nine doctoral-level psychology students to train with us on interdisciplinary teams in Fresno and Tulare Counties as they prepare for careers serving our diverse communities."
"We are very proud of Dr. Liang and her program for this incredible achievement," said Dr. David Stewart, dean of the California School of Professional Psychology. "This achievement is yet another national recognition for the Fresno PsyD program and a critical influx of funding to one of the hardest hit areas in the United States by the triple crises of mental health access, opioid addiction, and COVID impacts."
For more information on the Clinical Psychology PsyD program on the Fresno campus, visit www.alliant.edu/psychology/clinical-psychology/psyd/fresno or reach out to admissions@alliant.edu.
About Dr. Ya-Shu Liang
Dr. Ya-Shu Liang, PhD, is an Associate Professor and the Program Director of the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Fresno. She is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with young adults on issues related to identity, family, trauma, and weight, eating and body image concerns.
About Alliant International University
Alliant is a private university accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) which offers programs in psychology, education, business management, forensic studies, and law. Alliant's mission is to prepare students for professional careers of service and leadership, and to promote the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world. More information is available at www.alliant.edu.
Contact: Cielo Villasenor, cielo.villasenor@alliant.edu
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Alliant International University | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/05/alliant-program-awarded-hrsa-grant-training-psychologists-integrated-behavioral-health-central-valley/ | 2022-07-05T19:29:33Z |
Global Pop-Icon Katy Perry Kicks Off the Series this June Ahead of Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia, Kid Cudi, Coldplay, Lady Gaga and More, Bringing Favorite Tracks to Supernatural's Boxing and Flow Workouts
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernatural, VR's premier, leading fitness app, today announced the launch of the Supernatural Artist Series, which celebrates the bond of music and movement through unique workouts choreographed to endorphin-inducing playlists. Katy Perry, one of the most accomplished voices of today, will join Supernatural's already massive catalog of more than 1,000 hit songs, kicking off the series on June 27. The Full lineup of groundbreaking and beloved contemporary artists in the series will include Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia, Kid Cudi, Coldplay and Lady Gaga.
"Supernatural is a magical combination of movement and music in nature," said Chris Milk, co-founder and CEO of Supernatural. "We're always looking for new ways to expand and explore that synergy. With our Artist Series we get to further deepen our members' relationships with health and exercise, offering tailored workouts with the artists they love."
Supernatural x Katy Perry will launch two new workouts: a Boxing session where athletes box to the beat of hit singles like "Roar" and "I Kissed a Girl," and Flow, Supernatural's signature cardio-focused modality where athletes will smash targets, squat, twist, and lunge to "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream" and a true Supernatural anthem, "Unconditionally," the lyrics of which reflect the inclusion and support found within the Supernatural community:
"Come just as you are to me
Don't need apologies
Know that you are worthy"
The full Supernatural x Katy Perry Artist Series Boxing playlist is available HERE.
The full Supernatural x Katy Perry Artist Series Flow playlist is available HERE.
At its core, Supernatural has always been music and artist-driven, having secured extensive industry partnerships—including artists from Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and others—but the Artist Series adds to this already-massive catalog in a new, meaningful way. As such, Katy Perry is an important first selection for Supernatural's Artist Series, as she underlines the company's mission of inclusivity, acceptance and body positivity as well as joy, awe and wonder.
The Katy Perry Boxing and Flow workouts will be led by Coach Leanne Pedante and Coach Raneir Pollard, respectively, two of Supernatural's five core coaches. Coach Dwana Olsen, Coach Mark Harari and Coach "Doc", Dr. Antonio Harrison will enter the scene as the Series unfolds. Here's the lineup for the rest of 2022:
- July: Imagine Dragons
- August: The Weeknd
- September: Swedish House Mafia
- October: Kid Cudi
- November: Coldplay
- December: Lady Gaga
"The Supernatural Artist Series is something I'm thrilled to share and experience with all of our athletes," said Head of Fitness, Leanne Pedante. "This partnership allows Supernatural members to deepen their already-immersive experience in a whole new way as they box and sweat to their favorite artists."
Be sure to catch the first Artist Series of 2022, debuting with Katy Perry's tracks in-app on June 27, 2022.
- Supernatural uses the power of virtual reality—through the Meta Quest 2—to provide members with immersive health and wellness experiences that replace the dread and repetition of home workouts with unparalleled joy, awe and wonder.
- Supernatural is connected fitness. This means we're integrating mind AND body movement for a workout that's so fun you might even forget you're exercising. Daily sessions include, Boxing, Flow, Supernatural's original full-body cardio workout, Guided Meditations and Recovery.
- Reminder, if fitness has rejected you, we welcome you. The Official Supernatural Facebook community, where members gather and share their successes and challenges, provides support for all who wish to connect. Join peers in conversations, and be inspired by one another's growth.
- Supernatural is available on the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 for $179.99/year or $18.99/month
Supernatural launched in April of 2020 as the world's first subscription-based, full-body fitness service for virtual reality. Designed for Meta Quest and paired with your smartphone, Supernatural provides users with expertly coached daily workouts, detailed fitness tracking, an expansive catalog of music and a chance to exercise in the world's most beautiful locations without ever leaving home.
For media images please click HERE
For additional news and information follow @getsupernatural on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Follow Supernatural on Facebook and Instagram @GetSupernatural #iamSupernatural
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Supernatural | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/vr-fitness-app-supernatural-releases-artist-driven-workout-series-featuring-some-most-listened-to-music-our-time/ | 2022-06-14T17:28:18Z |
OPELOUSAS, La., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is right around the corner and as temperatures heat up, many people want to eat lighter meals, but eating lighter doesn't mean you have to skimp on taste.
One of the most popular light, summer meals is a cobb salad – full of amazing flavors you can switch up any time you want – like this Fried Crawfish Tails Cobb Salad by My Diary of Us which is a tasty Cajun twist on the traditional, thanks to Tony's Creole-Style Ranch Dressing.
FRIED CRAWFISH TAILS COBB SALAD
INGREDIENTS
1 Pound Louisiana Crawfish Tails
6 Slices Cooked Bacon
4 Boiled Eggs
1 Head Romain Lettuce, Cut Up
1 English Cucumber, Diced
½ Cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, Cut in Half
1 Avocado, Sliced
2 Ears Fresh Corn, Kernels Removed
1/8 Cup Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill
1 Box Tony's Crispy Creole Fish Fry Mix
½ Teaspoon Tony's Original Creole Seasoning
½ Cup Buttermilk
1 Cup Vegetable Oil for Frying
Tony's Creole-Style Ranch Salad Dressing, to Taste
PREPARATION
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 4-6
- Take 2 shallow and wide bowls and pour buttermilk into one bowl and Tony's Crispy Creole Fish Fry Mix into the other bowl. Season the buttermilk to taste with Tony's Original Creole Seasoning.
- Marinate the crawfish tails in buttermilk to coat for 2-3 minutes and then remove the excess buttermilk before adding them into the Tony's Fish Fry Mix to coat them thoroughly.
- Heat a large iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, and when the oil is hot, add the coated crawfish tails. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the crawfish tails from the oil and place onto a paper towel-lined baking sheet to remove the excess oil, then sprinkle on more Tony's seasoning as desired.
- While the crawfish tails cook, assemble the salad by adding the bacon, eggs, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, corn, onion, and dill to a large bowl.
- Top with the fried crawfish tails and drizzle on the Tony's Ranch Dressing as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
TIP: You can test your oil heat by using the end of a wooden spoon and placing it into the preheated oil. If bubbles form around the wooden spoon end, the oil is ready.
Tony Chachere's® Famous Creole Cuisine is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Founded in 1972 by Tony Chachere, the "Ole Master" of Creole cooking, Tony's continues to be family-owned and operated in Opelousas, Louisiana. Employing more than 100 people, the family maintains a tradition of Creole authenticity in its comprehensive line of seasonings, dinner mixes, marinades, and sauces for both pantry and table.
As part of Tony's 50th Anniversary Celebration, pick up your commemorative can of Tony's Original Creole Seasoning. Order it now at tonychachere.com.
tonychachere.com
#PassAGoodTime
#50YearsOfFlavor
@tonychacheres
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Tony Chachere's | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/05/18/give-your-summertime-cobb-salad-whole-new-flavor/ | 2022-05-18T17:09:32Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Easter weekend is coming to a close but not before Easter Sunday takes place in North Texas and you need to be aware of what might take place throughout the day weather-wise.
NWS Fort Worth says chances for showers and thunderstorms will be present with the best chances being across East Texas.
“A few strong to marginally severe storms may be possible along/ahead of a southward moving front. Hail and damaging winds will be the primary hazards. Rain and storm chances should taper off from the northwest to the southeast through the afternoon.”
Highs for Sunday will range from the mid 70s to mid 80s. | https://cw33.com/news/local/what-are-the-chances-for-rain-storms-in-north-texas-on-easter-sunday/ | 2022-04-17T15:07:03Z |
Atlético earns Champions League spot for 10th straight year
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid has secured a Champions League spot for the 10th straight season after defeating Elche 2-0 in the Spanish league. The victory moved Diego Simeone’s team into third place ahead of Sevilla. Sevilla earlier missed its own chance to guarantee a berth in Europe’s top club competition next season after a home draw against relegation-threatened Mallorca. Matheus Cunha and Rodrigo De Paul scored a goal in each half to leave Atlético six points in front of fifth-place Real Betis with two rounds to go. Betis can’t surpass Atlético for the final qualification spot because it loses on the head-to-head tiebreaker. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/11/atletico-earns-champions-league-spot-for-10th-straight-year/ | 2022-05-11T23:01:17Z |
WASHINGTON — The country has long endured a numbing succession of mass shootings at schools, places of worship and public gathering places. None forced Congress to react with significant legislation — until now.
Last month, a white shooter was accused of racist motives in the killings of 10 black people in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Another gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde.
The slayings of shoppers and school children just 10 days apart — innocents engaged in every day activities — helped prompt a visceral public demand for Congress to do something, lawmakers of both parties say. Bargainers produced a bipartisan gun violence bill that the Senate is moving toward approving later this week, with House action expected sometime afterward.
Here's a look at the confluence of factors that helped to produce a compromise.
REPUBLICAN MOTIVATION
This is an election year. Republicans are favored to take over the House, now narrowly controlled by Democrats, and have a solid chance of capturing the 50-50 Senate.
To reinforce their chances, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., knows they need to attract moderate voters like suburban women who will decide competitive races in states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina.
Taking steps aimed at reducing mass shootings helps the GOP demonstrate it is responsive and reasonable.
Underscoring the focus he prefers, McConnell lauded the gun agreement by pointedly telling reporters Wednesday that it takes significant steps to address "the two issues that I think it focuses on, school safety and mental health."
The bill would spend $8.6 billion on mental health programs and over $2 billion on safety and other improvements at schools, according to a cost estimate by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The analysts estimated its overall cost at around $13 billion, more than paid for by budget savings it also claims.
But it also makes the juvenile records of gun buyers aged 18 to 20 part of background checks required to buy firearms, bars guns for convicted domestic abusers not married to or living with their victims and strengthens penalties for gun trafficking. It finances violence prevention programs and helps states implement laws that help authorities temporarily take guns from people deemed risky.
DEMOCRATS WANT MIDDLE GROUND, TOO
The measure lacks stronger curbs backed by Democrats like banning the assault-style rifles used in Buffalo, Uvalde and other massacres and the high-capacity ammunition magazines those shooters used.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Wednesday that this time, Democrats decided they would not "hold a vote on a bill with many things we would want but that had no hope of getting passed." That's been the pattern for years.
Democratic Sens. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, and Republican Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, led negotiators in talks that lasted four weeks. Their accord is Congress' most important gun violence measure since the now-expired assault weapons ban enacted in 1993.
For almost 30 years, "both parties sat in their respective corners, decided it was politically safer to do nothing than to take chances," Murphy told reporters. He said Democrats needed to show "we were willing to put on the table some things that brought us out of our comfort zone."
GUN RIGHTS VOTERS
Gun rights defenders are disproportionately Republican, and the party crosses them at its own risk. Trump, possibly gearing up for a 2024 presidential run, issued a statement calling the compromise "the first step in the movement to TAKE YOUR GUNS AWAY."
McConnell took pains to say that the measure "does not so much as touch the rights of the overwhelming majority of American gun owners who are law-abiding citizens of sound mind."
Even so, the National Rifle Association and other pro-gun groups oppose the compromise in what will be a test of their influence.
Supporting this legislation may not doom Republicans with pro-gun voters.
McConnell and Cornyn have talked about GOP polling showing that gun owners overwhelmingly back many of the bill's provisions. And those voters are likely to be angry about sky-high gasoline prices and inflation and could vote Republican anyway.
WINS FOR BOTH SIDES
Around two-thirds of the Senate's 50 Republicans are expected to oppose the gun measure. But congressional approval would be a GOP win by hindering Democrats from using gun violence in their campaigns, said Republican pollster Neil Newhouse. "Taking this off the table as a potential issue for Democrats puts the focus squarely back on inflation again and the economy," Newhouse said.
Not so, says Democratic pollster Geoffrey Garin. He said approval will let Democrats tout an accomplishment running Congress and demonstrate they can work across party lines. Democrats can still campaign against Republicans for opposing tougher measures like assault weapons curbs, issues where "Democrats clearly have the high political ground," Garin said.
Fourteen Republicans including Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted Tuesday to move the legislation a step toward passage. It is probably telling that she and Indiana Sen. Todd Young were the only two facing reelection this fall. Three are retiring and eight including McConnell, Cornyn and Tillis don't run again until 2026.
WHAT LAWMAKERS HEARD
Senators say they've been struck by a different mood back home.
No. 2 Senate Democratic leader Richard Durbin of Illinois said some people he's long known told him that "maybe it's time to take my kids out of this country," which he called incredible. "That they would even consider that possibility tells you how desperate families are" after the recent shootings.
"What I heard for the first time was, 'Do something,'" Murkowski said. "And it wasn't, 'Ban this, do that,' it was, 'Do something.'"
That wasn't true for everyone. Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, where guns are widely popular, said of his constituents, "They want to make sure their Second Amendment rights are defended," the constitutional provision that lets people keep firearms. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_192afd76-f2f8-11ec-8e33-9fe67a23303e.html | 2022-06-23T14:19:09Z |
China’s 6-10 Han among international WNBA players to watch
By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
Han Xu feels much more comfortable in her second WNBA stint with the New York Liberty. The 6-foot-10 center from China missed the last two WNBA seasons. She stayed in China amid COVID-19 lockdowns and training for the Olympics. Now the 22-year-old Han is back in New York after growing an inch. She feels more ready to play in the WNBA and is one of 21 international players on opening day rosters from countries all over the globe, including Australia, Belgium, Canada and Japan | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/06/chinas-6-10-han-among-international-wnba-players-to-watch/ | 2022-05-06T11:49:33Z |
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands , April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After finalizing their last token distribution with private and strategic investors, BullPerks plans to burn 3 million $BLP tokens to celebrate an exciting new project phase.
After closing their final $BLP token distribution with private and strategic investors, BullPerks will burn 3 million of their tokens to celebrate a new phase of project development and support the token value growth.
A token burn is a strategic maneuver by projects to influence the value of their token in the market. It's an act of sending cryptocurrency tokens to a wallet that has no access key. Without the private key, these tokens cannot be accessed by anyone and are lost forever.
One of the most beneficial aspects of a token burn is the ability to create token scarcity and in turn, result in a favorable increase in the value of the coin. This permanent removal of a selection of tokens from circulation creates greater demand and heightened value of the remaining tokens. In this case, the current investors of $BLP will now hold a larger stake, and the burn prevents the currency from over circulating.
BullPerks is excited to announce this token burn in conjunction with their final token distribution to private and strategic investors. These two accomplishments benchmark a promising future for the project which has already seen incredible success since its launch achieving 7030% of average ATH ROI on all deals in April 2022. The token burn may potentially increase the value of $BLP token, strengthening a market position of decentralized VC and launchpad BullPerks and fostering even faster development of the project.
About BullPerks
BullPerks is the world's first decentralized VC and multichain launchpad bringing together like-minded individuals who want to invest together in the best crypto projects on equal terms with VCs. The platform is fully oriented toward the community and provides low entry and access to early-stage projects for users. BullPerks has given a powerful boost to many ambitious gaming, NFT, and blockchain-based startups accelerating them to global popularity, such as Bloktopia, Polker, Monsta Infinite, StepHero, Sidus, Blockchain Monster Hunt, and many others.
Visit us on social media:
Twitter
YouTube
Telegram Official Announcements
Telegram Official Chat
Medium
Facebook
LinkedIn
Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1800951/BullPerks.jpg
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE BullPerks | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/04/20/bullperks-last-token-distribution-private-strategic-investors-will-be-followed-by-burn-3m-tokens/ | 2022-04-20T16:35:29Z |
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE: IVR) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.(1)
Net loss per common share of $3.52 compared to a net loss of $7.18 in Q1 2022
Earnings available for distribution per common share(2) of $1.40 compared to $1.16 in Q1 2022
Common stock dividend of $0.90 per common share, unchanged from Q1 2022
Book value per common share(3) of $16.16 compared to $20.78 at Q1 2022
Economic return(4) of (17.9%) compared to (25.5%) in Q1 2022
Update from John Anzalone, Chief Executive Officer
"During the second quarter, our book value declined as Agency mortgage valuations remained challenged by the acceleration of monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve as it combats the highest rate of inflation in 40 years. In particular, escalating interest rate volatility and increased expectations for asset sales by the Federal Reserve led to sharp underperformance in lower coupon Agency residential mortgage-backed securities ("Agency RMBS"). While our outlook on valuations remains cautious in the near term, we expect the environment for Agency RMBS to improve later this year given the attractiveness of spreads relative to other fixed income sectors and the decline in mortgage origination.
"Given this backdrop, we reduced leverage by 35% during the quarter, taking our debt-to-equity ratio to 3.4x from 5.2x and our economic debt-to-equity ratio(2) to 3.9x from 6.5x. At quarter-end, substantially all of our $4.4 billion investment portfolio, including to-be-announced securities forward contracts ("TBAs"), was invested in Agency RMBS, and we maintained a sizeable balance of unrestricted cash and unencumbered investments totaling $677.1 million.
"Despite the reduction in leverage, earnings available for distribution ("EAD") for the second quarter increased to $1.40 per common share as we expanded our net interest rate margin by rotating our portfolio into higher coupon Agency RMBS that offer a more attractive yield profile. In addition, favorable funding in both repurchase and dollar roll markets continues to support EAD.
"Following the end of the quarter, we have continued to improve our capital structure through repurchases of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock. Since the inception of the repurchase program in May 2022, we have repurchased 5.3 million shares of our Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, representing approximately 30% of our preferred stock outstanding prior to the start of the repurchase program. Further, we continue to evaluate additional investment opportunities to complement our Agency RMBS strategy by expanding our target assets and portfolio diversification."
Key performance indicators for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022 are summarized in the table below.
Financial Summary
Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2022 was $116.1 million compared to $236.8 million for the first quarter of 2022. The change was primarily driven by a $324.9 million net loss on investments in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a $504.4 million net loss on investments in the first quarter of 2022 and a $181.7 million net gain on derivatives in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a $238.9 million net gain on derivatives in the first quarter of 2022. The Company earned $41.1 million of net interest income in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $44.3 million of net interest income in the first quarter of 2022.
Earnings available for distribution increased to $46.1 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to $38.1 million for the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to a $9.5 million increase in effective net interest income, partially offset by a $1.5 million decrease in TBA dollar roll income.
Book value per common share for the second quarter of 2022 decreased 22% to $16.16 as escalating inflationary pressures led to increased expectations for tighter monetary policy and elevated market volatility. Agency RMBS valuations were sharply lower for the second consecutive quarter, resulting in the sector's worst first half performance in over 30 years. Book value is estimated to be between $17.01 and $17.71 per common share as of July 31, 2022.
The Company reduced the size of its investment portfolio, including TBAs, by 45% as of June 30, 2022 compared to March 31, 2022 given its expectations that the Federal Reserve's acceleration of monetary policy tightening could result in an increase in market volatility and lower valuations on the Company's holdings. Total average earning assets were $4.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022, down from $7.0 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Total average borrowings were $4.1 billion in the second quarter of 2022, down from $6.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022.
Average net interest rate margin increased 93 basis points to 3.48% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to higher average earning asset yields. Average earning asset yields increased 141 basis points to 3.82% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to the Company's rotation into higher yielding Agency RMBS. The Company's Agency RMBS portfolio consisted primarily of 3.0% to 5.0% coupon 30 year fixed-rate securities as of June 30, 2022. Average cost of funds increased 48 basis points to 0.34% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2022 as the Federal Reserve raised the Federal Funds target rate.
The Company's debt-to-equity ratio was 3.4x as of June 30, 2022 compared to 5.2x as of March 31, 2022, and its economic debt-to-equity ratio was 3.9x as of June 30, 2022 compared to 6.5x as of March 31, 2022. The Company decreased leverage in anticipation of market volatility and lower valuations on the Company's holdings.
Total expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were approximately $7.1 million compared to $7.3 million in the first quarter of 2022. The ratio of annualized total expenses to average stockholders' equity(1) increased to 3.01% in the second quarter of 2022 from 2.57% in the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to the Company's lower average stockholders' equity base.
As previously announced on June 27, 2022, the Company declared a common stock dividend of $0.90 per share paid on July 27, 2022 to its stockholders of record as of July 11, 2022. The Company declared the following dividends on August 2, 2022: a Series B Preferred Stock dividend of $0.4844 per share payable on September 27, 2022 to its stockholders of record as of September 5, 2022 and a Series C Preferred Stock dividend of $0.46875 per share payable on September 27, 2022 to its stockholders of record as of September 5, 2022.
About Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.
Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that primarily focuses on investing in, financing and managing mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related assets. Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., a registered investment adviser and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., a leading independent global investment management firm.
Earnings Call
Members of the investment community and the general public are invited to listen to the Company's earnings conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET, by calling one of the following numbers:
An audio replay will be available until 5:00 pm ET on August 19, 2022 by calling:
888-566-0495 (North America) or 1-203-369-3054 (International)
The presentation slides that will be reviewed during the call will be available on the Company's website at www.invescomortgagecapital.com.
This press release, the related presentation and comments made in the associated conference call, may include statements and information that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements include our views on the risk positioning of our portfolio, domestic and global market conditions (including the residential and commercial real estate market), the economic and operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for our target assets, our financial performance, including our earnings available for distribution, economic return, comprehensive income and changes in our book value, our intention and ability to pay dividends, our ability to continue performance trends, the stability of portfolio yields, interest rates, credit spreads, prepayment trends, financing sources, cost of funds, our leverage and equity allocation. In addition, words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," and future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "could," "should," and "would" as well as any other statement that necessarily depends on future events, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, and they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations. We caution investors not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements and urge you to carefully consider the risks identified under the captions "Risk Factors," "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
All written or oral forward-looking statements that we make, or that are attributable to us, are expressly qualified by this cautionary notice. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update the information in any public disclosure if any forward-looking statement later turns out to be inaccurate.
Investor Relations Contact: Jack Bateman, 404-439-3323
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The table below shows the non-GAAP financial measures the Company uses to analyze its operating results and the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in assessing its performance as discussed further below.
The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company's management should be analyzed in conjunction with U.S. GAAP financial measures and should not be considered substitutes for U.S. GAAP financial measures. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of its peer companies.
Earnings Available for Distribution
The Company's business objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to its stockholders, primarily through dividends and secondarily through capital appreciation. The Company uses earnings available for distribution as a measure of its investment portfolio's ability to generate income for distribution to common stockholders and to evaluate its progress toward meeting this objective. The Company calculates earnings available for distribution as U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders adjusted for (gain) loss on investments, net; realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net; TBA dollar roll income; gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock; (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, net and amortization of net deferred (gain) loss on de-designated interest rate swaps.
By excluding the gains and losses discussed above, the Company believes the presentation of earnings available for distribution provides a consistent measure of operating performance that investors can use to evaluate its results over multiple reporting periods and, to a certain extent, compare to its peer companies. However, because not all of the Company's peer companies use identical operating performance measures, the Company's presentation of earnings available for distribution may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by its peer companies. The Company excludes the impact of gains and losses when calculating earnings available for distribution because (i) when analyzed in conjunction with its U.S. GAAP results, earnings available for distribution provides additional detail of its investment portfolio's earnings capacity and (ii) gains and losses are not accounted for consistently under U.S. GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, certain gains and losses are reflected in net income whereas other gains and losses are reflected in other comprehensive income. For example, a portion of the Company's mortgage-backed securities are classified as available-for-sale securities, and changes in the valuation of these securities are recorded in other comprehensive income on its condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company elected the fair value option for its mortgage-backed securities purchased on or after September 1, 2016, and changes in the valuation of these securities are recorded in other income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, certain gains and losses represent one-time events. The Company may add and has added additional reconciling items to its earnings available for distribution calculation as appropriate. The Company added the gain on repurchase and retirement of preferred stock as a reconciling item to its earnings available for distribution calculation in the second quarter of 2022 because the gain does not represent earnings on its investment portfolio.
To maintain qualification as a REIT, U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that the Company distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income annually, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains. The Company has historically distributed at least 100% of its REIT taxable income. Because the Company views earnings available for distribution as a consistent measure of its investment portfolio's ability to generate income for distribution to common stockholders, earnings available for distribution is one metric, but not the exclusive metric, that the Company's board of directors uses to determine the amount, if any, and the payment date of dividends on common stock. However, earnings available for distribution should not be considered as an indication of the Company's taxable income, a guaranty of its ability to pay dividends or as a proxy for the amount of dividends it may pay, as earnings available for distribution excludes certain items that impact its cash needs.
Earnings available for distribution is an incomplete measure of the Company's financial performance and there are other factors that impact the achievement of the Company's business objective. The Company cautions that earnings available for distribution should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), or as an indication of the Company's cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP), a measure of the Company's liquidity, or as an indication of amounts available to fund its cash needs.
The table below provides a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders to earnings available for distribution for the following periods:
The table below presents the components of earnings available for distribution:
Effective Interest Expense/Effective Cost of Funds/Effective Net Interest Income/Effective Interest Rate Margin
The Company calculates effective interest expense (and by calculation, effective cost of funds) as U.S. GAAP total interest expense adjusted for contractual net interest income (expense) on its interest rate swaps that is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net and the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense. The Company views its interest rate swaps as an economic hedge against increases in future market interest rates on its floating rate borrowings. The Company adds back the net payments it makes on its interest rate swap agreements to its total U.S. GAAP interest expense because the Company uses interest rate swaps to add stability to interest expense. The Company excludes the amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps from its calculation of effective interest expense because the Company does not consider the amortization a current component of its borrowing costs.
The Company calculates effective net interest income (and by calculation, effective interest rate margin) as U.S. GAAP net interest income adjusted for contractual net interest income (expense) on its interest rate swaps that is recorded as gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net and amortization of net deferred gains (losses) on de-designated interest rate swaps that is recorded as repurchase agreements interest expense.
The Company believes the presentation of effective interest expense, effective cost of funds, effective net interest income and effective interest rate margin measures, when considered together with U.S. GAAP financial measures, provides information that is useful to investors in understanding the Company's borrowing costs and operating performance.
The following table reconciles total interest expense to effective interest expense and cost of funds to effective cost of funds for the following periods:
The following table reconciles net interest income to effective net interest income and net interest rate margin to effective interest rate margin for the following periods:
Economic Debt-to-Equity Ratio
The following tables show the allocation of the Company's stockholders' equity to its target assets, the Company's debt-to-equity ratio, and the Company's economic debt-to-equity ratio as of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022. The Company's debt-to-equity ratio is calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and is the ratio of total debt to total stockholders' equity.
The Company presents an economic debt-to-equity ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure of leverage that considers the impact of the off-balance sheet financing of its investments in TBAs that are accounted for as derivative instruments under U.S. GAAP. The Company includes its TBAs at implied cost basis in its measure of leverage because a forward contract to acquire Agency RMBS in the TBA market carries similar risks to Agency RMBS purchased in the cash market and funded with on-balance sheet liabilities. Similarly, a contract for the forward sale of Agency RMBS has substantially the same effect as selling the underlying Agency RMBS and reducing the Company's on-balance sheet funding commitments. The Company believes that presenting its economic debt-to-equity ratio, when considered together with its U.S. GAAP financial measure of debt-to-equity ratio, provides information that is useful to investors in understanding how management evaluates at-risk leverage and gives investors a comparable statistic to those other mortgage REITs who also invest in TBAs and present a similar non-GAAP measure of leverage.
Average Balances
The table below presents information related to the Company's average earning assets, average earning assets yields, average borrowings and average cost of funds for the following periods:
The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/invesco-mortgage-capital-inc-reports-second-quarter-2022-financial-results/ | 2022-08-04T20:55:26Z |
SHENZHEN, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JSAUX has been all the rage in the world of steam deck gaming recently, and rightly so.
The renowned digital accessories brand rolled out its steam deck docking station in June and became an instant hit amongst steam deck users around the globe.
Following the delay in the launch JSAUX's new accessory, the Steam Official Dock – the first third-party docking station made specifically for the steam deck – attracted attention and captured the imagination of many worldwide.
The all-new steam deck offers users multiple customisable and flexible options. Equipped with a desktop mode, the steam deck transforms into a PC gaming by connecting to a monitor or TV.
The docking station also acts as a stand for the steam deck, allowing gamers to optimise their playing experience, functionality, and aesthetics by playing while standing on a table.
Priced at $39.99, the steam deck docking station is an affordable accessory for users, adding to its functional appeal. Furthermore, with plans for the second batch of products to start shipping globally by the end of June, steam deck gamers can expect to get their hands on their own docking station if they haven't already.
With a USB-C male and female and HDMI capabilities, the steam deck allows a stunning power input of 100W and output of 4K60Hz and supports high-intensity data transfers of up to 10Gbps. The advanced steam deck accessory further improves the user experience with a USB-A*2 that supports data transmission of up to 480Mbps and a power supply of 5V/1A. For more connectivity options, it also has an RJ45 option to support 100/10M networks.
This isn't the first JSAUX product that has captured the attention and enthusiasm of steam deck players worldwide. The brand offers an exclusive range of high-tech and comfort accessories to pair with the steam deck and provide an ultimate gaming experience. Going by the motto, "Connect More, Power More," JSAUX is changing the game with its accessories.
Like the docking stations, JSAUX protective standing case has also added comfort, convenience, and optimisation to steam deck gaming. Along with serving its core purpose of protecting the steam deck from dust and damage with high-quality TPU and PC material, the built-in stand allows users to place the device on any desk and continue gaming uninterrupted.
But that's not all. The protective standing case also boasts a reserve heat dissipation port, or in simple terms, a cool vent, that prevents the device from heating up during intense gameplay. Despite such improved features, the usability and gameplay remain as smooth as ever with the case's texture being incredibly adaptable for the skin and not affecting user control.
About JSAUX: JSAUX's range of steam deck accessories covers every area of the gaming experience ensuring users can keep their steam decks in perfect condition while maximising their gameplay performance. From screen glass and silicon cases to storage bags, 90° adapters, stand bases, and much more, the JSAUX collection has it all.
A brand built upon identifying customer needs and tailoring its products to fulfil them, JSAUX is much more than an electronics accessories supplier. Delivering power, enabling data transit, providing audio/video connectivity, and enhancing productivity, the company develops customer-centric solutions beyond what is available in the market.
Transforming its customers' digital life with comfort, functionality, style, and performance is what drives the JSAUX brand!
Learn more at : www.jsaux.com
Media Contact: official@jsaux.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE JSAUX | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/23/jsaux-takes-lead-steam-deck-accessories/ | 2022-06-23T16:11:59Z |
Publicist Katja Sieling joins the agency's Enterprise and Venture Capital publicity team as it undergoes rapid growth.
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribe Builder Media, a top U.S. public relations firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, today announced the further expansion of its Enterprise and Venture Capital team with publicist Katja Sieling. To further drive results for Tribe Builder Media and its partners, Sieling brings a unique analytical approach to storytelling she derived from her work in the nonprofit sector.
"We are thrilled to welcome Katja to our team after her recent completion of Tribe Builder Media's Publicist Incubator, a high-level paid internship program for students and recent graduates. Katja quickly became a standout internship participant through her passion for storytelling and dedication to our client's campaign success. As our agency continues to expand, Katja will step into her new role on the Enterprise and Venture Capital team," said Kristen Shea, President of Tribe Builder Media.
The Southern New Hampshire University alumna comes to Tribe Builder Media after working for various nonprofits over the last six years. As a result, she gained experience in PR writing, liaising between organizations and their public, and implementing creative strategies to get nonprofits recognized by the media.
In her new role, Sieling will assist Tribe Builder Media, a public relations firm ranked the 5th Best Company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, with executing full-service PR campaigns and reputation management across all enterprise sectors, including Fintech, Health Tech, SaaS, B2B, etc. In addition, she will serve as a Coordinator for the upcoming Publicist Incubator Internship program.
Currently, Sieling is pursuing MBA programs in the New England region to further her educational qualifications. In the interim, she is focused on gaining industry certifications and working alongside Tribe Builder Media's extensive client roster, including top venture capital firms, technology startups, and celebrity clients.
"My passion for public relations comes from my desire to help organizations tell their stories," said Sieling. "I'm thrilled to join a company like Tribe Builder Media because they are invested in my professional growth and my capabilities as a storyteller."
For more information on Tribe Builder Media, visit www.tribebuildermedia.com.
Tribe Builder Media is an award-winning public relations agency that connects the world of business development, marketing, and public relations. Through the years, the agency's success has gained the trust of many high-profile CEOs, professional athletes, and celebrities who look to Tribe Builder Media to incubate new ideas, create buzz, and develop strategic partnerships. The agency has received the following awards for its marketing and public relations work, ranked the 5th Best Company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Best Public Relations Agency in CA and NY, and Consumer World Award for Best Global PR Agency. In addition, the agency's strategy and insight have played an integral part in its clients achieving prestigious awards such as Inc 500, Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startup, and Entrepreneur 360, among other top-level recognition.
Press Inquiries
Kymberlee Bolden
Tribe Builder Media
929-367-8993
press@tribebuildermedia.com
View original content:
SOURCE Tribe Builder Media | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/22/tribe-builder-media-expands-its-enterprise-saas-venture-capital-team/ | 2022-08-22T11:09:23Z |
A 13-year-old girl told the police she had been gang-raped. Then a police officer allegedly raped her
By Esha Mitra and Rhea Mogul, CNN
A 13-year-old girl who was allegedly gang-raped by four men in India, was allegedly raped again by a police officer after she tried to seek his help in reporting the initial attack.
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh confirmed Wednesday a police officer had been arrested in connection with the alleged incident, which has caused outrage in India with many accusing police of helping to perpetuate a systemic culture of sexual violence.
In a tweet on Wednesday, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a senior politician for India’s opposition Congress party, wrote: “If police stations are not safe for women, then where will they go to complain?”
An investigation into the alleged incident in a police station in the state’s Lalitpur district is ongoing. Following his arrest, the officer at the center of the allegation told reporters he was innocent and called for an independent probe. All officers on duty at the time of the alleged incident have been reprimanded, and action will be taken against them if found guilty of any crime, according to police.
Separately, four men have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping the minor in April, according to police. They had allegedly taken the girl to the neighboring state of Madhya Pradesh, where she was raped and kept for four days, police said. A woman has also been arrested in connection with the alleged incident, police said.
They have also been accused of breaking India’s laws in place to protect minority castes, police said. The five have not been formally charged.
The girl belonged to India’s Dalit community, additional superintendent of Lalitpur police, Girijesh Kumar, told CNN on Thursday. The accused police officer was also a Dalit, Kumar said.
The alleged incident is the latest in a series of high-profile crimes against women and minority groups across India, epitomizing what critics allege is widespread internalized misogyny and support for patriarchal values.
According to the latest figures from India’s National Crime Records Bureau, more than 28,000 cases of alleged sexual assault against minors were reported in 2020. But activists believe the real figure is much higher, as in other countries, rape is often underreported.
In a statement Wednesday, India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) described this month’s alleged incident as a “human rights violation.”
Caste-based violence against women and girls
India’s 2,000-year-old caste system categorizes Hindus at birth, defining their status in society, what jobs they can do and who they can marry.
It was officially abolished in 1950, but the social hierarchy still exists in many parts of the Hindu-majority nation.
Dalits account for about 201 million of India’s 1.3 billion population, according to government figures. They have been referred to as “untouchables” in the past and continue to experience rampant discrimination, sexual violence and assault.
A litany of violent crimes and sex attacks against Dalit women and girls have caused outrage in recent years.
In August last year, four men, including a Hindu priest, were charged with the rape and murder of a 9-year-old Dalit girl in the Indian capital of Delhi.
The incident followed the September 2020 gang-rape and death of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh. Just a month earlier, another 13-year-old Dalit girl was raped and murdered in the state.
In 2019, two Dalit children were allegedly beaten to death after defecating in the open. And in 2018, a 13-year-old girl from a lower caste was beheaded in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, allegedly by an assailant from a higher caste.
Activists and opposition politicians say the crimes reflect an atmosphere of hate, fueled in part by a rise in hardline Hindu nationalism.
According to a 2020 report by the non-government organization Equality Now, sexual violence is used by dominant castes to oppress Dalit women and girls.
Their investigation found that Dalit women and girls in the northern state of Haryana are often denied access to justice in cases of sexual violence due to the “prevalent culture of impunity, particularly when the perpetrators are from a dominant caste.”
The organization called on the government to ensure increased police accountability and effective law enforcement to protect caste-based minorities.
In March 2020, then junior member of the Ministry of Home Affairs, G. Kishan Reddy, said in a written response to parliament that the government was “committed to ensure protection” of those in marginalized castes. He added that laws had been amended in 2015 to strengthen both preventative and punitive measures for crimes against Dalits.
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved. | https://localnews8.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2022/05/05/a-13-year-old-girl-told-the-police-she-had-been-gang-raped-then-a-police-officer-allegedly-raped-her/ | 2022-05-05T14:49:53Z |
Richest women in America
Rabbani and Solimene Photography // Getty Images
Richest women in America
The overwhelming majority of those who make it onto “richest people” lists—in all 50 states or the world—are men.
This face is unsurprising considering the storied histories of discriminatory workplace practices and various barriers to women’s wealth, including barring women from having credit cards until the 1970s. Even today, an income gap leaves women earning $0.82 on average for every $1 a man makes.
Madam C.J. Walker, purveyor of hair care and cosmetics for Black American women, is widely considered the first woman self-made millionaire in the U.S. Among the 500 richest people in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, self-made women account for less than 5%.
In 2016, Gabriel Zucman, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, told The New York Times that “the higher up you move in the income distribution, the lower the proportion of women … [which] shows that there is a fundamental form of inequality at the top related to gender.” This gender disparity is made even more clear by the fact that the number of female billionaires is growing half as fast as the number of male billionaires.
Stacker compiled a list of the richest women in America, using data from Forbes. These wealthy women are ranked by their net worth as of April 11, 2022.
The women on the list have come upon their fortunes in various ways. Some, like the Waltons or the Pritzkers, are heiresses, inheriting wealth created by their families’ businesses. Others, like Thai Lee or Meg Whitman, are self-made. Still, others built businesses with their husbands, like Marian Ilitch of Little Caesars Pizza and MacKenzie Scott of Amazon. Regardless of how these women came into their fortunes, their economic impact is undeniable.
Keep reading to see how many names you recognize.
You may also like: Jobs that might not exist in 50 years
Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
#50. Aerin Lauder
– Net worth: $3.4 billion
– Rank in world: #901
– Source of wealth: cosmetics
– Age: 51
One of two granddaughters of Estée Lauder, the cosmetics and skin care legend, Aerin Lauder has worked for the family business since 1992. In 2012, the style and image director launched her own eponymous lifestyle brand, Aerin, which sells everything from perfume to home decor.
Hiram Rios // Shutterstock
#49. Lynn Schusterman
– Net worth: $3.5 billion
– Rank in world: #883
– Source of wealth: oil & gas, investments
– Age: 83
In 2011, Lynn Schusterman sold her late husband’s company, Samson Resources, for $7.2 billion. She committed $2.3 billion of that sale to the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, which supports criminal justice reform, early childhood education, and the Jewish community.
Kelly Tippett // Shutterstock
#47. Winifred J. Marquart
– Net worth: $3.6 billion
– Rank in world: #854
– Source of wealth: cleaning products
– Age: 63
Winifred J. Marquart is one of the heirs to the S.C. Johnson company and the president of the Johnson Family Foundation. Marquart lives in Virginia Beach, making her the only member of the extended Johnson family to move out of their Racine, Wisconsin, hometown. In 2017, she joined her siblings in pledging $150 million to Cornell to fund the S.C. Johnson College of Business.
Jaiz Anuar // Shutterstock
#47. Helen Johnson-Leipold
– Net worth: $3.6 billion
– Rank in world: #854
– Source of wealth: cleaning products
– Age: 65
Another heir to the S.C. Johnson company, whose products include Glade, Raid, and Windex, Helen Johnson-Leipold is a graduate of Cornell University. Johnson-Leipold is the CEO and chairman of Johnson Outdoors and the chairman of the Johnson Financial Group. In 2017, she and her siblings pledged $150 million to her alma mater to fund the S.C. Johnson College of Business.
Richard Bord // Getty Images
#45. Meg Whitman
– Net worth: $3.7 billion
– Rank in world: #834
– Source of wealth: eBay
– Age: 65
Throughout her career, Meg Whitman has held a number of leadership roles in various companies, but the executive is best known for her time as CEO of eBay. She held the role from 1998 to 2008 and grew the retail giant’s sales from $5.7 million to $8 billion. Whitman also made headlines in her role as CEO of Quibi, the short-lived short-form streaming app.
You may also like: Highest paying jobs that only require a 2-year degree
Jacopo M. Raule // Getty Images
#45. Mary Alice Dorrance Malone
– Net worth: $3.7 billion
– Rank in world: #818
– Source of wealth: Campbell Soup
– Age: 72
In 1897, Mary Alice Dorrance Malone’s grandfather John T. Dorrance invented the condensed soup that rocketed Campbell’s Soup Company to fame. Today, Dorrance Malone is on Campbell’s board with her brother and is the single largest shareholder of the business. An avid horsewoman, she is also the president of an expansive breeding and training company called Iron Spring Farm.
Sean Gardner // Getty Images
#44. Gayle Benson
– Net worth: $3.8 billion
– Rank in world: #798
– Source of wealth: pro sports teams
– Age: 75
Formerly an interior designer, Gayle Benson married Tom Benson in 2004. When he died in 2018, she became the sole owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. The transfer of ownership wasn’t uncontested; Tom’s daughter and several grandchildren fought against his third wife for control over the teams.
Eamonn M. McCormack // Getty Images
#43. Jean (Gigi) Pritzker
– Net worth: $3.9 billion
– Rank in world: #790
– Source of wealth: hotels, investments
– Age: 59
Another heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, Jean “Gigi” Pritzker is a movie producer in Los Angeles. She founded Madison Wells Media, an entertainment company named after the Chicago streets where her great-grandfather once sold newspapers, and her company has produced films such as “Ender’s Game” and “Hell or High Water.” Pritzker is also behind the Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation, which donates to nonprofits focused on the arts, education, and building community.
Robert B. Stanton // Getty Images
#42. Denise York & family
– Net worth: $4.0 billion
– Rank in world: #775
– Source of wealth: San Francisco 49ers
– Age: 71
In 1977, Denise York’s father, construction magnate Edward DeBartolo Sr., bought the San Francisco 49ers for $13 million. Today, York and her family own more than 90% of the NFL team, now worth $4.175 billion—the sixth-most valuable team in the league. York was also president of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins when the team won its first Stanley Cup in 1991.
zeete // Wikimedia Commons
#40. Thai Lee
– Net worth: $4.1 billion
– Rank in world: #751
– Source of wealth: IT provider
– Age: 63
Born in Bangkok and raised in South Korea, Thai Lee moved to the United States in her teens to attend high school. Equipped with an MBA from Harvard University, Lee is now the CEO of SHI International, an information technology provider with more than 20,000 customers. SHI is the largest Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise in the U.S. with 5,000 employees worldwide.
You may also like: Highest-Paying Community And Social Service Jobs
Erika Goldring // Getty Images
#40. Martha Ingram & family
– Net worth: $4.1 billion
– Rank in world: #737
– Source of wealth: book distribution, transportation
– Age: 86
A part-owner of Ingram Industries, Martha Ingram took the reins of the book distribution and marine transport conglomerate after her husband died in 1995. In 2008, she stepped down as chairman of the corporation. Ingram also was the first female board chairman at her husband’s alma mater, Vanderbilt University—a role she held for 12 years.
Tommaso Boddi // Getty Images
#37. Lynsi Snyder
– Net worth: $4.2 billion
– Rank in world: #730
– Source of wealth: In-N-Out Burger
– Age: 39
Lynsi Snyder in 2000 became the sole heir to the In-N-Out Burger chain after her uncle and father died. In 2010, she became president of the company and has worked since to expand the business to have more than 350 locations and counting.
Icon Sportswire // Getty Images
#37. Janice McNair
– Net worth: $4.2 billion
– Rank in world: #718
– Source of wealth: energy, sports
– Age: 85
Janice McNair met her husband Robert McNair at South Carolina’s Columbia College in the late 1950s. The McNairs made their first fortune in 1999 by selling their company, Cogen Technologies, to Enron for $1.5 billion. They then bought an 80% stake in the NFL’s Houston Texans, which Janice McNair inherited upon her husband’s death in 2018.
Wesley Hitt // Getty Images
#37. Johnelle Hunt
– Net worth: $4.2 billion
– Rank in world: #708
– Source of wealth: trucking
– Age: 90
Johnelle Hunt was a stay-at-home mom until 1961 when she and her husband, J.B. Hunt, sold their house to start a rice hull packaging business. The duo turned that initial operation into J.B. Hunt Transport Services, one of the largest transportation companies in the world. Johnelle Hunt acted as the company’s corporate secretary until her retirement in 2008, and she remains the largest individual shareholder with the brand that bears her late husband’s name.
PAUL J. RICHARDS // Getty Images
#36. Margot Birmingham Perot
– Net worth: $4.3 billion
– Rank in world: #679
– Source of wealth: computer services, real estate
– Age: 88
After meeting her husband, H. Ross Perot Sr., on a blind date, Margot Birmingham Perot gave him a $1,000 check to start Electronic Data Systems. When he sold the company to GM 22 years later, he netted $1.5 billion. Margot Perot has donated large sums of money to organizations such as the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Global Fund for Children, as well as providing the necessary funding for the Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants in Dallas.
You may also like: Jobs Projected to Grow the Most in the Next Decade
Pool // Getty Images
#35. Marian Ilitch
– Net worth: $4.4 billion
– Rank in world: #674
– Source of wealth: Little Caesars
– Age: 89
Marian Ilitch co-founded the Little Caesars Pizza chain with her late husband, Mike Ilitch, in 1959. In the intervening years, she reinvested the profits of her company and now owns the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers as well as Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel.
The Image Party // Getty Images
#34. Trudy Cathy White
– Net worth: $4.8 billion
– Rank in world: #603
– Source of wealth: Chick-fil-A
– Age: 66
The only daughter of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, Trudy Cathy White is an ambassador for the fried chicken company. While her two brothers took over the family business after their father’s death, and now serve as CEO and executive vice president, White elected to serve as a Christian missionary and founded two religious nonprofits, Lifeshape and the Impact 360 Institute.
Michael Tran/FilmMagic // Getty Images
#33. Dagmar Dolby & family
– Net worth: $4.9 billion
– Rank in world: #589
– Source of wealth: Dolby Laboratories
– Age: 80
The audio technology firm Dolby Laboratories pioneered the modern surround-sound technology used in most of today’s media, from movies to video games. The company was founded by Ray Dolby; but when he died in 2013, his widow Dagmar Dolby inherited about 36% of the brand. Since then, Dolby has donated nearly $200 million, giving to the University of Cambridge, the University of California in San Francisco, and the Academy Foundation.
Ron Galella, Ltd // Getty Images
#30. Margaretta Taylor
– Net worth: $5.3 billion
– Rank in world: #534
– Source of wealth: media, automotive
– Age: 79
Margaretta Taylor inherited a 17% stake in Cox Enterprises, a media and automotive conglomerate, from her mother Anne Cox Chambers. She has never held an active role in the company. Taylor leaves the day-to-day operations of Cox Enterprises to her son Alex Taylor, who acts as the president and CEO, while she focuses her attention on philanthropy. Much of Margaretta Taylor’s charitable giving is centered on conservation and education efforts.
Krista Kennell/Patrick McMullan // Getty Images
#30. Katharine Rayner
– Net worth: $5.3 billion
– Rank in world: #534
– Source of wealth: media, automotive
– Age: 77
The younger daughter of Anne Cox Chambers, Katharine Rayner also inherited a 17% stake in Cox enterprises from her mother. Like her sister Margaretta Taylor, Rayner has never held an active role in the company. Instead, she’s made her home in East Hampton, New York, where she focuses her energy on philanthropy and gardening.
You may also like: Jobs Most in Danger of Being Automated
SOPA Images/LightRocket //Getty Images
#30. Elizabeth Johnson
– Net worth: $5.3 billion
– Rank in world: #529
– Source of wealth: money management
– Age: 58
Elizabeth Johnson is the granddaughter of Fidelity Investments founder Edward Johnson II and the sister of Abigail Johnson, the company’s current CEO and chairman. In 2013, Johnson founded Louisburg Farm, a stable of show-jumping horses in Wellington, Florida. She is also a member of the research council of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts.
Matthew Stockman // Getty Images
#29. Marianne Liebmann
– Net worth: $5.4 billion
– Rank in world: #513
– Source of wealth: Cargill
– Age: 68
Cargill is America’s second-largest privately owned company, and Marianne Liebmann is one of the brand’s 12 billionaire heirs. In 1865, Liebmann’s great-grandfather W.W. Cargill started the company when he opened a single grain warehouse along an Iowa train line. Today, the extended family owns over 90% of the business, which generated $134.4 billion in 2021.
Patrick McMullan // Getty Images
#28. Jane Lauder
– Net worth: $5.5 billion
– Rank in world: #499
– Source of wealth: Estée Lauder
– Age: 49
Jane Lauder, the other granddaughter of cosmetics and skincare mastermind Estée Lauder, joined the family business in 1996 just one year after graduating from Stanford University. She managed the company’s Clinique brand for several years before being promoted to executive vice president and chief data officer in July 2020. Since 2018, she has also served on the Eventbrite board of directors.
Patrick McMullan // Getty Images
#26. Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer (tie)
– Net worth: $5.9 billion
– Rank in world: #443
– Source of wealth: Cargill
– Age: 60
Another heir to the Cargill food corporation, Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer is the great-granddaughter of W.W. Cargill. Sontheim Meyer lives in Rancho Santa Fe, California, and spends a large portion of her time training show-jumping horses.
Stephen Lovkin // Getty Images
#26. Karen Pritzker (tie)
– Net worth: $5.9 billion
– Rank in world: #442
– Source of wealth: hotels, investments
– Age: 64
Another of the 11 billionaire heirs to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, Karen Pritzker used her inheritance to make some savvy investments, growing her fortune beyond that of her siblings and cousins. Pritzker in 2002 founded the Seedlings Foundation, which ranks among the top-giving organizations in Connecticut and focuses on the physical and mental health of children. She also frequently donates to organizations such as Yale University, Teach for America, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
You may also like: Dangerous Jobs From Throughout Human History
Aurelien Meunier // Getty Images
#25. Melinda French Gates
– Net worth: $6.3 billion
– Rank in world: #412
– Source of wealth: Microsoft
– Age: 57
A former high-level employee at Microsoft, Melinda French Gates founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, in 2000. In 2021, Melinda French Gates became a billionaire in her own right after Bill Gates transferred $2.4 billion worth of stock to her amid their divorce proceedings. Today, she devotes much of her time to philanthropy, focusing on girls’ and women’s issues, and invests in female-owned businesses through her venture capital firm, Pivotal Ventures.
Zoran Orcik // Shutterstock
#22. Dannine Avara (tie)
– Net worth: $6.8 billion
– Rank in world: #375
– Source of wealth: pipelines
– Age: 58
Another one of Dan Duncan’s daughters, Dannine Avara also inherited a portion of Enterprise Production Partners after her father died in 2010. The company her father began in 1968 now owns nearly 50,000 miles of oil, natural gas, and petrochemical pipelines across the country.
ccpixx photography // Shutterstock
#22. Milane Frantz (tie)
– Net worth: $6.8 billion
– Rank in world: #375
– Source of wealth: pipelines
– Age: 52
Milane Frantz’s father, the late Dan Duncan, was at one point the richest man in Houston. When he died in 2010, his company, Enterprise Products Partners, passed to his four children, including Frantz. While she’s not involved in the company operations, Frantz does serve as the director of the Duncan Family Foundation. She also sits on the board of Houston’s Hermann Park Conservancy.
Bob Levey // Getty Images
#22. Randa Duncan Williams (tie)
– Net worth: $6.8 billion
– Rank in world: #374
– Source of wealth: pipelines
– Age: 60
Randa Duncan Williams is Dan Duncan’s oldest daughter and the only one of his children to be involved in the operations of the family-owned company, Enterprise Production Partners. Duncan Williams joined the business in 1994 after graduating from the University of Houston with a law degree. In 2001, she was promoted to president and CEO of the company. Today, she serves as chairman of the board.
Jerod Harris // Getty Images
#21. Edythe Broad & family
– Net worth: $6.9 billion
– Rank in world: #364
– Source of wealth: homebuilding, insurance
– Age: 86
Edythe Broad was married to billionaire businessman Eli Broad, the founder of SunAmerica Inc. and KB Home. The two were married for nearly 70 years until Eli Broad’s death in 2021. A renowned art collector and philanthropist, Edythe Broad has given away $4 billion of her fortune to causes like medical research, public education, and public arts funding.
You may also like: Former jobs of the CEOs of the largest 50 public companies
Bennet Raglin/Stringer // Getty Images
#20. Ronda Stryker
– Net worth: $7.2 billion
– Rank in world: #344
– Source of wealth: medical equipment
– Age: 67
In 2013, Ronda Stryker, a former special education teacher, earned a lifetime achievement award from the YWCA, acknowledging her as a positive role model. Stryker inherited the Stryker Corporation from her parents, who had inherited it from her grandfather. She serves as director of the medical equipment company and is the only one of her three siblings to take on an active role in the business. She made headlines in 2018 when she donated $30 million to Spelman College, the largest gift from a living donor in the school’s history.
Steve Ferdman // Getty Images
#19. Judy Faulkner
– Net worth: $7.7 billion
– Rank in world: #316
– Source of wealth: health IT
– Age: 78
In a Wisconsin basement in 1979, computer programmer Judy Faulkner founded Epic Systems with the support of two part-time assistants. Epic Systems has grown to be the leading medical record software in America, and Faulker is still its CEO. In 2015, Faulkner signed the Giving Pledge, agreeing to give 99% of her family’s wealth to a nonprofit foundation.
Taylor2645 // Wikimedia Commons
#18. Blair Parry-Okeden
– Net worth: $7.9 billion
– Rank in world: #298
– Source of wealth: media, automotive
– Age: 71
Barbara Cox Anthony, youngest daughter of James M. Cox and aunt to Margaretta Taylor and Katharine Rayner, had two children of her own: a son James and a daughter, Blair Parry-Okeden. Parry-Okeden inherited a 25% stake in her grandfather’s company, Cox Enterprises, upon her mother’s passing in 2007. She has never held an active role in the company, instead choosing to spend her life in Australia writing children’s books.
Alberto E. Rodriguez // Getty Images
#17. Christy Walton
– Net worth: $8.5 billion
– Rank in world: #264
– Source of wealth: Walmart
– Age: 73
When Christy Walton’s husband John died in 2005, she inherited one-sixth of his Walmart fortune. In 2010, she established the venture capital firm Cuna del Mar, which fights for sustainable seafood supply chains by backing brands like Earth Ocean Farms and Sol Azul Maricultivos.
Darryl Brooks // Shutterstock
#12. Marijke Mars (tie)
– Net worth: $8.7 billion
– Rank in world: #253
– Source of wealth: candy, pet food
– Age: 61
In 1911, Pamela Mars’ great-grandfather Frank Mars founded Mars Incorporated—what was then simply a candy company. Today, Mars Inc. is the world’s largest candymaker and has expanded into pet food. Mars has been actively involved in the family business since she took her first job in the company in 1986. She currently serves as the family ambassador to the Mars pet care division. In addition to her work with her great-grandfather’s company, Mars also retains a position as a member of the board of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Salzburg Global Seminar // Flickr
#12. Valerie Mars (tie)
– Net worth: $8.7 billion
– Rank in world: #253
– Source of wealth: candy, pet food
– Age: 65
The eldest of the Mars sisters, Victoria Mars began working for the family candy company in 1978 as an assistant brand manager for Milky Way. She officially stepped down from Mars Inc. after resigning from her role as chairman in 2017. Victoria’s four children stand to inherit her 8% stake in the company.
Lukassek // Shutterstock
#12. Victoria Mars (tie)
– Net worth: $8.7 billion
– Rank in world: #253
– Source of wealth: candy, pet food
– Age: 63
Valerie Mars didn’t begin working with the family’s business until 1992. She’s been actively involved since then, currently serving as the company’s vice president of corporate development. Mars also sits on the board of Fiat Chrysler.
Roman Samohkin // Shutterstock
#12. Pamela Mars (tie)
– Net worth: $8.7 billion
– Rank in world: #253
– Source of wealth: candy, pet food
– Age: 57
Another of the four Mars sisters, Marijke Mars inherited 8% of the company when her father, Forrest Mars Jr., died in 2016. She sits on the board of Mars Inc. and helps make decisions about the future of the business.
You may also like: Highest-Paid Jobs in Health Care
Patrick McMullan // Getty Images
#12. Nancy Walton Laurie (tie)
– Net worth: $8.7 billion
– Rank in world: #252
– Source of wealth: Walmart
– Age: 70
One of several Walmart heirs on this list, Nancy Walton Laurie inherited enough company stock from her father, Bud Walton, to make her a billionaire. Walton Laurie and her husband Bill Laurie own Missouri’s Providence Bank. Outside of her business interests, in 1998 she founded the Columbia Performing Arts Center in Columbia, Missouri, and she continues to be deeply invested in the center’s success.
Ken Wolter // Shutterstock
#11. Tamara Gustavson
– Net worth: $9.2 billion
– Rank in world: #228
– Source of wealth: self storage
– Age: 60
Tamara Gustavson is the largest individual shareholder of Public Storage, a self-storage company founded by her father in 1972. She sits on the boards of that company and another of her father’s enterprises, American Homes 4 Rent. A racehorse aficionado, Gustavson also makes frequent donations to the HollyRod Foundation, which researches autism and Parkinson’s disease.
You may also like: Worst jobs in America
James R. Martin // Shutterstock
#10. Pauline MacMillan Keinath
– Net worth: $9.4 billion
– Rank in world: #220
– Source of wealth: Cargill
– Age: 88
While she is believed to be the largest single shareholder of the Cargill company with a 13% stake, Pauline MacMillan Keinath lives a fairly private life. The family company made $134.4 billion in revenue in 2021.
John Leyba/Denver Post // Getty Images
#9. Ann Walton Kroenke
– Net worth: $9.5 billion
– Rank in world: #218
– Source of wealth: Walmart
– Age: 73
Ann Walton Kroenke, a registered nurse, is not at all involved in the operation of Walmart, her family’s business. While she did inherit billions of dollars of shares upon the death of her father, Bud Walton, she and her husband chose to use their combined billions to purchase numerous sports teams: the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rapids, and the Arsenal Football Club.
Sarah Stierch // Wikimedia Commons
#8. Diane Hendricks
– Net worth: $11.0 billion
– Rank in world: #185
– Source of wealth: roofing
– Age: 75
As a child, Diane Hendricks spent her days on a dairy farm. Once married, she and her husband, Ken Hendricks, founded ABC Supply, the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and windows in the country. Diane Hendricks has run the company solo since Ken Hendricks died in 2007, donating millions of dollars to nonprofits in the Hendricks’ native Wisconsin every year.
Steve Jennings // Getty Images
#7. Laurene Powell Jobs & family
– Net worth: $17.1 billion
– Rank in world: #107
– Source of wealth: Apple, Disney
– Age: 58
Laurene Powell Jobs met her late husband, Apple founder Steve Jobs, after he gave a guest lecture at Stanford University where she was an MBA student. When he died in 2011, Laurene Powell Jobs inherited billions of dollars in stock in Apple and Disney.
Drew Angerer // Getty Images
#6. Abigail Johnson
– Net worth: $21.9 billion
– Rank in world: #74
– Source of wealth: money management
– Age: 60
Abigail Johnson has served as the CEO of Fidelity since 2014. After spending summers working at Fidelity during her college years, Johnson accepted a role as a full-time analyst in 1988. In 2016, Johnson became chairman as well as CEO, and currently holds an estimated 24.5% stake in the company. The Johnson family has frequently contributed to Boston area nonprofits, with donations going to Harvard, Historic New England, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.
You may also like: Highest-Paying State for 50 Different Jobs
Denise Truscello // Getty Images
#5. Miriam Adelson
– Net worth: $26.9 billion
– Rank in world: #53
– Source of wealth: casinos
– Age: 76
An Israeli-American physician, who focuses on addiction, Miriam Adelson is the widow of Sheldon Adelson, the founder of the Las Vegas Sands casino company. Upon Sheldon Adelson’s death in 2021, she became the primary owner of the company. Miriam Adelson is a dedicated philanthropist, who focuses much of her attention on the Sheldon G. Adelson Research Clinic, which helps treat people addicted to opioids.
Pool // Getty Images
#4. Jacqueline Mars
– Net worth: $34.6 billion
– Rank in world: #38
– Source of wealth: candy, pet food
– Age: 82
Jacqueline Mars is the great-aunt of the four Mars sisters highlighted earlier in this list. She owns an estimated one-third of her grandfather’s candy company, and she worked for the company for nearly 20 years and served on the board until 2016. Today, Mars serves on the board of numerous institutions, including the Smithsonian and the National Archives.
JORG CARSTENSEN // Getty Images
#3. MacKenzie Scott
– Net worth: $45.2 billion
– Rank in world: #29
– Source of wealth: Amazon
– Age: 52
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott in 2019 signed the Giving Pledge, promising to donate the vast majority of her wealth to philanthropic causes. Scott was awarded 25% of Bezos’s stake in Amazon—4% of the company—upon the finalization of their divorce in 2019. In March 2022, Scott donated $275 million to Planned Parenthood, the organization’s single-largest donation in history.
Rabbani and Solimene Photography // Getty Images
#2. Julia Koch & family
– Net worth: $62.9 billion
– Rank in world: #21
– Source of wealth: Koch Industries
– Age: 60
Julia Koch inherited a 42% stake in Koch Industries when her husband, David Koch, died in 2019. The duo met on a blind date in 1991 and married in 1996. The former fashion assistant and her late husband donated a total of $1.2 billion, including $10 million to both the Mount Sinai Medical Center and the Stanford Children’s Medical Center.
Rick T. Wilking // Getty Images
#1. Alice Walton
– Net worth: $69.7 billion
– Rank in world: #18
– Source of wealth: Walmart
– Age: 72
The only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, Alice Walton inherited a huge portion of the company upon her father’s death in 1992. A member of the richest non-royal family in the world, Walton has spent very little time working for the family business, instead focusing on curating artwork. In 2011, she opened her own art museum in Arkansas, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which features works from greats like Warhol, Rockwell, and Rothko.
You may also like: 50 college majors that earn the least money | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/02/richest-women-in-america/ | 2022-05-03T07:46:25Z |
Community Health Accreditation Partner Awards SimiTree's QAPI Program Its "CHAP-Certified" Status
HAMDEN, Conn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimiTree, an outsourced services, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, has been awarded the prestigious "CHAP Verified" status by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) for its Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
"A review of various SimiTree QAPI processes and documents confirmed a robust QAPI program for home health and hospice agencies," said Teresa Harbour, SVP Accreditation at CHAP. "Their tools were very comprehensive and easy to use."
SimiTree's QAPI Program achieved CHAP Verified status through a thorough product survey to verify that SimiTree's QAPI program allows organizations to meet the intent of CHAP's applicable standards, said Harbour.
"Through SimiTree's QAPI program, we show home health and hospice agencies to drive patient engagement and satisfaction, improve clinical expertise, raise total performance scores under VBP, address agency vulnerabilities, and more," said J'non Griffin, SimiTree Principal and Senior Vice President, Coding and OASIS. "We're honored to receive this recognition for our QAPI team's expertise, who are knowledgable in developing and tracking data-based performance improvement projects and support."
SimiTree, an outsourced services, coding, professional services and talent management resource serving the home health, hospice, applied behavioral analysis, palliative care, and other post-acute organizations, was created by the merger of Simione Healthcare Consultants and BlackTree Healthcare Consulting in May 2021. SimiTree further expanded its behavioral health footprint in 2022 with a strategic alignment with INFINITY, a SimiTree company.
In addition to clinical, financial, and operational consulting, SimiTree offers a robust suite of outsourced services, including billing, coding, OASIS, Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI), and revenue cycle management; executive placement, interim management, retention consulting and other talent solutions; mergers and acquisitions support; compliance assessments and risk mitigation plans; sales and growth training; and benchmarking and data analytics. For more information, visit www.SimiTreeHC.com.
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit organization accrediting providers of home and community-based care. Founded in 1965, CHAP was first to recognize the need for and value of home and community-based care standards and accreditation. As a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)–approved accrediting organization, CHAP surveys organizations providing home health, hospice, and home medical equipment services to establish if Medicare Conditions of Participation and DMEPOS Quality Standard are met and recommend certification to CMS. CHAP's purpose is to partner with organizations nationwide to advance quality in the delivery of care and services in the home and community.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Lynn Eastep, Vice President, Marketing, SimiTree, leastep@simitreehc.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE SimiTree | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/30/simitrees-qapi-program-awarded-chap-verified-seal/ | 2022-06-30T19:06:45Z |
Increasing Access and Convenience, Decreasing Wait Times
CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is expanding its virtual care portfolio by offering virtual primary care to some midsize and large employer groups in Illinois and Texas starting January 1, 2023. The virtual primary care model is designed to help employers with employees scattered across diverse geographies get timely and convenient access to a trusted online care team – all while managing health care outcomes and costs.
"We know that having a primary care provider is associated with better overall health outcomes - fewer hospital visits, earlier detection of problems and improved management of chronic conditions," said Dr. Monica Berner, Chief Clinical Officer for HCSC. "The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the effectiveness and convenience of telehealth, so we continue to evolve our solutions to help members get care where and how they need and want it."
HCSC's virtual primary care program is powered by Teladoc Health, which supplements HCSC's network of providers to increase convenient, timely access to care. Members can develop a relationship and keep seeing the same Teladoc provider for their ongoing primary care needs, if they choose. The physician they select can provide annual exams, preventive care, diagnosis and treatment for health concerns and management of chronic conditions. The providers are available for phone or video primary care visits six days a week. They can write prescriptions and refer members to in-person care, when necessary. The doctors are part of a virtual care team that includes a registered nurse and a medical assistant. Members receive a welcome kit with a blood pressure cuff and heart rate monitor so they can provide vital data to their health care team.
While the name of this new solution highlights access to primary care – the offering includes time-sensitive access to additional specialty services, especially those in highest demand:
- Virtual urgent care. This on-demand service can be used to assess, diagnose and treat everyday issues such as a cold, flu or sinus infection. Available via phone or video 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
- Virtual behavioral health. Therapy, counseling and psychiatry, as needed, can be used to address stress, anxiety and other behavioral health conditions. Available via phone or video 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. local time seven days a week, excluding federal holidays.
- Virtual dermatology. Members upload images and explain their concerns via an asynchronous digital platform and receive a reply within 48 business hours with a diagnosis or request for additional information.
Virtual primary care is HCSC's latest virtual solution to meet the evolving needs of customers and members. HCSC recently launched a digital mental health program that provides behavioral health assessments, as well as a digital care management model to connect with members after surgery and provide follow-up guidance by email, digital messaging portal, and text message.
Health Care Service Corporation is the country's largest customer-owned health insurer, with nearly 17.5 million members in its health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Health Care Service Corporation | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/hcsc-launching-virtual-primary-care-2023/ | 2022-09-06T23:35:50Z |
SHANGHAI, June 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 15, 2022, Dragon Boat announced that its IND application of the innovative anti-CLDN 18.2/CD47 bi-specific antibody (bsAb) injection (R&D code: BC007) was officially accepted by National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) under the acceptance number CXSL2200267. This drug is the first domestic clinical filing of the CLDN 18.2/ CD47 bsAb, which is intended for the treatment of late stage solid tumors.
BC007 is a innovative bsAb targeting CLDN 18.2 and CD47 and the early-stage development was completed collaboratively by Sanyou and Dragon Boat. Validation results of the in vivo efficacy showed that BC007 exhibited dose-dependent anti-tumor effects against CLDN18.2 overexpressing CDX mouse models of human gastric cancer, human pancreatic cancer and human colon cancer, and was significantly better than the selected comparator antibody. In the safety studies, hematological toxicity is one of the common challenges of CD47 targeting antibodies. But in the cynomolgus monkey toxicity study, multiple doses of BC007 was administered for 5 weeks without animal death, and the hematological toxicity was mild and well tolerated by the animals.
In March this year, the IND application of anti-CLDN 18.2 antibody injection (BC008) developed by Dragon Boat has been approved by National Medical Products Administration. In the future, Dragon Boat will bring greater clinical benefits to the patients by exploring more treatment options.
Dr. Guojun Lang, CEO of Sanyou, said "We sincerely congratulate Dragon Boat on the NMPA acceptance of IND application with the CLDN 18.2/CD47 bsAb, which is another milestone after the clinical approval of the anti-CLDN 18.2 nanoantibody co-developed by Sanyou and Dragon Boat in March. This project further proves the outstanding competency of Dragon Boat in the field of innovative biopharmaceutical research and development. This project is also another successful case of Sanyou's Cooperative Project Organization (CPO) business model. We wish the clinical studies will proceed successfully and benefit the patients as soon as possible".
About CLDN 18.2
Tight junction protein claudin-18 isoform 2 (CLDN18.2) is a member of the claudin family, which includes tight junction proteins that establish paracellular barriers to control the molecular passage and motions among cells. Normally, CLDN 18.2 is expressed only on the surface of differentiated epithelial cells of the gastric mucosa. However, after the development of malignant tumors, tight junction proteins are disrupted, exposing the CLDN 18.2 epitope on the surface of tumor cells. Studies have shown high CLDN 18.2 expression in the tumor cells of 50%-80% of gastric cancer patients and 60% of pancreatic cancer patients.
About CD47
CD47 is a glycosylated transmembrane protein, a key member of the immunosuppressive signaling pathway, which inhibits macrophage phagocytosis and mediates the immune escape mechanism of various malignant tumors, mainly by interacting with the inhibitory receptor signal-regulatory protein alpha (SIRPα), which is widely recognized as a "don't eat me" signal. Numerous studies have shown that CD47 is overexpressed in different types of tumors, including myeloma, smooth muscle sarcoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
About Dragon Boat Biopharmaceutical
Founded in 2005, Dragon Boat Pharmaceutical is a high-tech enterprise committed to the research and development of biologics. Dragon Boat focus on the therapeutic area for gastrointestinal cancer and are dedicated to bringing novel drugs for treating oncology and autoimmune disease to global patients. The company was wholly owned by Guilin Sanjin (002275) since 2013.
Adhering to the concept of independent innovation, Dragon Boat established a drug R&D center in Zhangjiang high-tech park, occupying 5,000 square meters, covering early discovery, preclinical research, IND, clinical research, BLA and manufacturing. The company's pipeline has 9 biologics candidates, covering multiple modalities and multiple immune targets. As of today, 4 of them entered the clinical development stage. With insistent investment to R&D and excellent drug discovery capability, Dragon Boat Pharmaceutical became a leading innovative biotech company in China.
About Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals
Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. is a biological high-tech enterprise focusing on R&D and services of innovative antibody drugs. Sanyou is committed to establishing a leading high-quality, high-throughput, integrated R&D and value transformation platform for innovative antibody drugs internationally, constructing a business ecosystem involving therapy, R&D, and diagnostic products and services, and cooperating with global biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and drug R&D companies to make a new progress in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Sanyou has established an innovative antibody drug integrated R&D laboratory of over 20,000 square meters with advanced facilities and equipment, and more than 40 core innovation technology platforms, including innovative antibody drug discovery featured with a series of trillion phage display antibody libraries, innovative antibody drug optimization, cell line construction, upstream and downstream process development, preclinical R&D and industrial development.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/26/congratulations-dragon-boat-biopharmaceutical-sanyou-biopharmaceuticals-nmpa-acceptance-cldn-182cd47-bsab-clinical-trial-application/ | 2022-06-26T01:00:20Z |
Memre enables 1PL8 learning subscribers to more effectively retain health and food information and provide improved impact of content for better bodily health.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memre, the world's leading provider of AI-based learning and memory technologies, has been selected by 1PL8 as the platform to build its new subscription-based learning program targeting the nation's obesity problem.
The United States is suffering from an obesity epidemic. Weights and poor health have climbed in recent years spurred by a number of factors. According to the CDC, from 1999–2000 through 2017–March 2020, US obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% to 41.9%. First is the increasing reliance on packaged foods which can include a lot of non-natural preservatives, sugars, and other substances. Second is the growth of fast food. In a 2015-2018 study, the CDC discovered that the percentage of calories from fast food in children and adolescents decreased from 14.1% in 2003–2004 to 10.6% in 2009–2010, and then increased to 14.4% in 2017–2018.
To rectify those alarming trends, 1PL8 believes that a comprehensive culinary and food health and wellness education program can help change people's behavior and their relationship with food.
"People have been so focused on diet trends, magic pills, or quick fixes, that they have lost sight of the importance of good, quality food," says Rich Rosado, CEO and Executive Chef at 1PL8. "1PL8 has designed a curriculum that identifies the causes of health and wellness struggles. 1PL8 subscribers will learn how to use food and culinary techniques as well as psychology and behavioral change factors that cause certain triggers and barriers in relation to food."
By using Memre,the industry-leading, AI-powered learning platform, 1PL8 can provide users with more effective learning, recommending specific days and times to take courses, and applying learning concepts for optimal retention and impact. In addition to improving retention, Memre can also help 1PL8 students track their progress, identify areas where they need more education, and ultimately improve the success rate of long-term health and weight improvement.
"Customers like 1PL8 demonstrate how Memre can enable companies to power, enhance, and create subscription-based learning offerings," says Jon-David Hague at Memre. "They can develop content entirely through the Memre platform and take advantage of the powerful AI-based technologies that help to optimize and personalize the learning experience for each subscriber."
Customers like 1PL8 can employ the Memre learning management system to develop engaging and interactive online courses which can be offered through a subscription-based platform. Many of Memre's powerful AI-based features can be accessed programmatically. Enterprises and other learning management systems can employ a suite of APIs to integrate Memre into their employee portals or course-building platforms.
Memre is an adaptive learning platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to scale proven cognitive science and make learning possible for anyone. The proprietary learning engine at the heart of the platform continuously adapts and enhances the learning experience to meet every individual's needs, while predictive analytics deliver actionable data to educators and managers. By improving the learning experience, Memre aims to unlock the promise of education and training, ultimately helping people reach their full potential. For more information about Memre visit: www.memre.ai
The 1PL8 Culinary Health and Wellness™ program allows consumers to personalize their wellness and weightloss journey. As professional chefs and skilled educators, 1PL8 differentiates itself from other wellness-focused organizations by focusing on healthy cooking techniques and food substitutions, rather than gimmicky diet programs, as well as help manage emotions while identifying and preventing personal triggers that foster a poor relationship with food, 1PL8 is the best program for consumers to get healthy and lose weight in an easy, sustainable, and culturally respectful manner. For more information about 1PL8, visit: www.1pl8.com.
Bonyetta Brison-Kitts
The Brison Group, Inc.
(912) 689-4242
bonyetta@thebrisongroup.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Memre | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/28/1pl8-employs-memre-launch-its-innovative-health-wellness-learning-program/ | 2022-07-28T21:45:48Z |
RENO, Nev. , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsHub NewsWire -- Itronics (OTC:ITRO), an emerging "Cleantech Materials" growth Company that manufactures GOLD'n GRO Multi-Nutrient Fertilizers and produces silver, zinc, and critical and battery minerals recovered from industrial and mining waste, today announced the signing of a contract to test its Rock Kleen on heap leach and mill tailings for an operating gold mining company.
"This test work agreement marks a major step forward for the advancement of our Rock Kleen Technology" stated Itronics President Dr. John W. Whitney. "The test will focus on recovery of residual precious metals, nutrient minerals, and industrial minerals from their heap leach and mill tailings. Successful results could extend the operating life of this mining operation for decades to come."
While identifying potential new salable products and industrial materials, the test will also focus on possible solutions for environmental issues identified by the mining company. The total test work timeline is anticipated to be approximately five months.
The revolutionary Rock Kleen Technology recovers a high percentage of residual silver and gold, recovers base metals, neutralizes residual cyanide, recovers nitrogen blasting residue, and recovers the critical minerals manganese, magnesium, and potassium from mine tailings. Due to Rock Kleen's efficiency at cleaning the rock, the host rock is then suitable for Industrial Minerals sales making this a "Zero Waste Energy Saving Technology".
About Itronics
Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Itronics Inc. is a "Zero Waste Energy Saving Technology" Company that produces GOLD'n GRO specialty liquid fertilizers, silver bullion, and silver-bearing glass. The Company is an emerging "critical mineral", and "battery materials" producer. The Company's goal is to achieve profitable cleantech materials technology driven organic growth in specialty GOLD'n GRO fertilizers, silver, gold, zinc, critical minerals, and battery minerals. The Company's technologies maximize the recovery and uses of metals and minerals and by doing this maximize sustainability.
The Company's growth forecast centers upon its 10-year business plan designed to integrate its Zero Waste Energy Saving Technologies and to grow annual sales from $2 million in 2019, to $60 million in 2025.
The Company's environmentally friendly award winning GOLD'n GRO liquid fertilizers, which are extensively used in agriculture, can be used for lawns and houseplants, and are available at the Company's "e-store" on Amazon.Com at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_lawn-garden?ie+UTF8&field-brandtextbin=GOLD%27n+GRO&node+2972638011. Due to expanded retail customer interest, GOLD'n GRO fertilizer may now be purchased in Reno, Nevada at "Buy Nevada First Gift Shop", 4001 S. Virginia St.
Follow Itronics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itronicsinc
Follow Itronics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/itronicsinc
VISIT OUR WEB SITE: http://www.itronics.com
("Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements such as statements regarding the Company's growth and profitability, growth strategy, liquidity and access to public markets, operating expense reduction, and trends in the industry in which the Company operates. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in risks, uncertainties or assumptions underlying or affecting such statements, or for prospective events that may have a retroactive effect.)
Contact:
Paul Knopick
888.795.6336
pknopick@eandecommunications.com
View original content:
SOURCE Itronics Inc. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/itronics-signs-contract-first-rock-kleen-test-with-major-operating-gold-company/ | 2022-06-14T10:10:58Z |
WAIMEA, Hawaii, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent landowner Parker Ranch and affordable housing leader Highridge Costa have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore possible collaboration on the development of affordable housing units on the Island of Hawai'i. Both parties intend to explore development of the affordable housing, senior housing, and workforce/agricultural housing with the intention of working together toward the successful development and operation of these product types for the Waimea community. Parker Ranch plans to prioritize projects for affordable housing product.
Highridge Costa has quickly become a major developer of affordable housing in the state of Hawai'i, with new homes for seniors and families completed, under construction or planned in the counties of O'ahu and Maui. The proposed units at Parker Ranch would add 259 affordable housing units, including 64 homes for seniors and 195 homes for families.
"Parker Ranch is thrilled to be working with Highridge Costa to focus on property with the proper zoning and infrastructure to meet the critical demand for affordable housing," said Dutch Kuyper, President and CEO of Parker Ranch, Inc. "Parker Ranch will explore affordable housing opportunities that integrate with our sustainable community design, tying together walkable community concepts and open spaces. We are also considering working with Highridge Costa to address senior housing needs."
The parcels and areas that Parker Ranch and Highridge Costa will focus on could create 150 to 300 affordable housing and senior housing units over the next five years.
"We are excited to be working with Parker Ranch, which is committed to addressing affordable housing in the community," said Moe Mohanna, President at Highridge Costa Development. "We look forward to meeting with the community, getting the best ideas, and moving toward planning, funding, and breaking ground on future affordable housing."
Parker Ranch and Highridge Costa will work together to develop multiple concepts for affordable housing to serve the community. As Kuyper explained, "At the heart of everything we do is the Ranch's mission to maintain and improve the unique quality of life and the way of life in Waimea. We do that through the support of the Parker Ranch Foundation Trust that provides perpetual support to its beneficiaries engaged in healthcare, education, and charitable giving in the Waimea area. Our plans for affordable housing development with a prospective partner align with our mission to preserve the character of the Waimea community and our paniolo legacy."
While continuing to operate a thriving cattle operation today on its 130,000 acres of upcountry land, Parker Ranch has expanded its strategic initiatives to include alternative energy production and forestry as part of its comprehensive approach to land stewardship. Themes of sustainability and sustainable economic development are guiding principles that have allowed Parker Ranch to enhance the value of the lands and improve its legacy cattle and overall business operations. The affordable housing initiative is part of the Ranch's priority to address housing, balancing the needs of a growing community with the preservation of agricultural operations and open space, which fits in well with the primary mission of Highridge Costa.
"At Highridge Costa we are steadfast on creating a blueprint for a better nation," noted Mohanna. "Our mission is to create viable housing options for the future, by building living communities that change lives."
Parker Ranch and Highridge Costa will collaborate with state and county agencies to address the critical need for affordable housing, quantified by the OHCD in the 2019 Housing Planning Study, which projected an estimated 10,000 affordable housing units needed on the Big Island from 2020 to 2025 for households at 140 percent of the area median income or below. The study is available at https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/blog/20-01/.
About Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch is one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States. Parker Ranch Inc. is wholly-owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Parker School, and Hawai'i Community Foundation. To learn more, please visit www.parkerranch.com or www.prft.org.
About Highridge Costa
Highridge Costa is one of America's leading developers, financiers, owners and operators of workforce family and senior communities, as well as permanent supportive housing for veterans and others. Since 1994, the award-winning organization has developed and invested in over 30,000 low-income housing units across 300 apartment communities in 33 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Highridge Costa, visit www.hcosta.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Parker Ranch | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/03/parker-ranch-highridge-costa-announce-memorandum-understanding-explore-affordable-housing-waimea-hawaii-island/ | 2022-08-03T19:12:41Z |
FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC announced today that three of its attorneys have been named to the Washingtonian's Top Lawyers Hall of Fame. The honorees include Heather A. Cooper, David L. Ginsberg, and Daniel L. Gray, who are the firm's founding partners.
This prestigious award is granted to lawyers who have been included on Washingtonian's Top Lawyers list at least 10 times in the last 15 years. Receiving this award earns lawyers their place amongst an elite group of peers. Cooper, Ginsberg and Gray have been recognized as "The Best of the Best" in Washingtonian Magazine's September 2022 issue.
The Washingtonian Lifetime Lawyer Award is not Cooper's first achievement. Throughout her 25+ year career, Cooper has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and was named to the Super Lawyers List (Virginia) for 2020-2023 for her work in Family Law. She has also received the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Similarly, Ginsberg has been listed in Best Lawyers in America and named to the Super Lawyers List (Virginia) for 2020-2023. Most recently, Ginsberg was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Family Law in Washington D.C. He received the Fairfax Law Foundation's Humanitarian of the Year Award for 2014 and Fairfax Bar Association's President Award for 2009, and an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Ginsberg also organizes the Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament, which over the last 22 years has raised more than $650,000 for Shelter House, operator of Fairfax County's only 24-hour shelter for domestic violence victims.
Gray has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America. He has been named to the Super Lawyers List (Virginia) since 2010, and was recognized in Virginia's Top 100 Lawyers in 2022. Gray is extremely active in the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Family Law Coalition and AAML. A popular lecturer and presenter, Gray has received an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and was the recipient of the Virginia State Bar's Family Law Service Award in 2022.
Cooper Ginsberg Gray includes nine family law attorneys that practice law in all Northern Virginia jurisdictions and offers Divorce Coaching with an on-staff psychologist, a unique benefit for clients. Together, their philosophy is that clients are entitled to representation that entails respect, dignity, trust, and support.
Media contact:
Robert Kotwicki
rkotwicki@cgglawyers.com
View original content:
SOURCE Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/16/cooper-ginsberg-gray-pllc-celebrates-three-washingtonian-lifetime-lawyers/ | 2022-09-17T13:42:20Z |
NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid common stock between November 15, 2021, and February 28, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 31, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in LCID:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/lucid-group-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27268&from=4
Lucid Group, Inc. NEWS - LCID NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about Lucid's business and operations. Specifically, the Company overstated its production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were hampering Lucid's operations. As a result of the defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, and the significant decline in the market value of Lucid's common stock, Lucid investors have suffered significant damages.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Lucid you have until May 31, 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 Lucid 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 LCID lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/lucid-group-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27268&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
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.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
59th Floor
New York, NY 10118
jk@kleinstocklaw.com
Telephone: (212) 616-4899
www.kleinstocklaw.com
View original content:
SOURCE The Klein Law Firm | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/05/17/lcid-alert-klein-law-firm-announces-lead-plaintiff-deadline-may-31-2022-class-action-filed-behalf-lucid-group-inc-shareholders/ | 2022-05-17T10:15:50Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 17, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased MINISO securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the MINISO class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7814 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 October 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the Registration Statement featured 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 Chinese authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the MINISO class action, go https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7814 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.
Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Contact Information:
Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com,
cases@rosenlegal.com,
www.rosenlegal.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Rosen Law Firm, P.A. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/18/globally-recognized-rosen-law-firm-encourages-miniso-group-holding-limited-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-first-filed-securities-class-action-initiated-by-firm-mnso/ | 2022-08-18T01:51:19Z |
State-of-the-Art Fiber Network to Reach Over 60,000 Potential Customers in Alabama by End of 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today outlined its planned fiber network build for the state of Alabama. By the end of 2023, Brightspeed will finish the first phase of construction and deliver over 60,000 new fiber passings across several counties in the state. In subsequent years of its network initiative, the company plans to add another 60,000 fiber passings for a total of up to 120,000 new fiber-enabled locations in its Alabama footprint.
Alabama is one of the 20 states forming Brightspeed's operating territory, covering mainly rural and suburban regions of the country. The company will initially be comprised of the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are the subject of a pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO). The parties expect to obtain regulatory approvals in the third quarter of this year, and to close the transaction in early fourth quarter.
Brightspeed will invest at least $2 billion in its fiber optics transformation, which is expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the next five years, including in many locations where fiber and advanced technology have not historically been deployed.
"We are thrilled to announce our fiber network plans for Alabama," said Sherry Hessenthaler, Operations Strategy Lead for Brightspeed. "At a time when high-quality internet access has never been more important to today's families and businesses, we will be ready to hit the ground running with our deployment. It is a privilege to be able to share in Alabama's growth and development by doing our part to help bridge the digital divide."
Brightspeed plans to bring faster, more reliable Internet and Wi-Fi initially to over 60,000 residential and commercial locations over the next 18 months in markets within Baldwin, Covington, Dale, Elmore, Fayette, Geneva, Henry, Pickens, and Tallapoosa counties. These new locations will augment the more than 10,000 existing fiber passings Brightspeed will assume upon the close of the transaction between the Apollo funds and Lumen.
"In addition to our own network investment in Alabama, we are equally inspired by the opportunity to partner with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to pursue a possible extension of the build and bring fiber-based internet to even more customers in the state," Hessenthaler added.
"Ensuring Alabamians in every community – big and small – have the ability to have high-speed connectivity is simply a necessity these days. Over the past few years, we have made increasing our broadband infrastructure across the state a priority, and we are making great progress thanks to partners like Brightspeed," said Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. "In this first phase of constructing its planned fiber network, Brightspeed will make connectivity a whole lot better and a whole lot quicker for over 60,000 Alabamians. This is another tremendous step in the right direction."
Brightspeed previously announced that it is working with a select team of technology innovators and partners to deploy an FTTP architecture engineered for faster deployment and market availability. The company's XGSPON-based network will enable downstream and upstream internet speeds that exceed 1Gbps.
Information regarding Brightspeed's other state-specific network build plans will be forthcoming.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
Media
Erik Carlson
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
(212) 355-4449
pr@brightspeed.com
View original content:
SOURCE Brightspeed | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/22/brightspeed-announces-initial-fiber-build-markets-alabama/ | 2022-06-22T15:25:40Z |
JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Earnings Performance
Sasol delivered a strong set of financial results against the backdrop of increased volatility resulting from ongoing geopolitical tensions, extended COVID-19 lockdowns and global supply chain disruptions. We benefitted from higher energy and chemicals prices, as well as strong cost and capital discipline through the delivery of our Sasol 2.0 transformation programme. This was offset by lower volume performance mainly due to the operational challenges experienced in the first half of the financial year. We have seen improved performance on the back of more stable operations in the second half of the financial year
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of R61,4 billion increased by more than 100% compared to the prior year, driven by higher crude oil prices, refining margins and chemical prices. This also resulted in a strong gross margin improvement compared to the prior year.
Dividend
A final gross cash dividend of South African 1 470 cents per share (30 June 2021 – nil cents per ordinary share) has been declared for the year ended 30 June 2022. The cash dividend is payable on the ordinary shares and the Sasol BEE ordinary shares. The Board is satisfied that the liquidity and solvency of the company, as well as capital adequacy remaining after payment of the dividend, are sufficient to support the current operations for the ensuing year. The dividend has been declared out of retained earnings (income reserves). The South African dividend withholding tax rate is 20%. At the declaration date, there are 629 367 128 ordinary and 6 331 347 Sasol BEE ordinary shares in issue. The net dividend amount payable to shareholders who are not exempt from dividend withholding tax, is 1 176 cents per share, while the dividend amount payable to shareholders who are exempt from dividend withholding tax is 1 470 cents per share.
The salient dates for holders of ordinary shares and Sasol BEE ordinary shares are:
The salient dates for holders of our American Depository Receipts1 are:
On Monday, 12 September 2022, dividends due to certificated shareholders on the South African registry will be electronically transferred to shareholders' bank accounts, unless a shareholder has specifically requested in writing for such payment to be made by cheque, in which case that shareholder shall bear the risk of such payment by cheque. Shareholders who hold dematerialised shares will have their accounts held by their CSDP or broker credited on Monday, 12 September 2022. Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between 7 September 2022 and 9 September 2022, both days inclusive.
The Company's tax number is 9520018608.
Short-form statement
This announcement is the responsibility of the directors. The information in this short-form announcement, including the financial information on which the outlook is based, has not been audited and reported on by Sasol Limited's external auditors. The audited financial results have been audited by the group's auditors, PwC who expressed an unmodified opinion thereon.
Financial figures in this announcement have been correctly extracted from the audited financial results. This announcement does not include the information required pursuant to paragraph 16A(j) of IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. It is only a summary of the information contained in the full announcement and does not contain full or complete details. Any investment decision should also take into consideration the information contained in the full announcement, published on SENS on 23 August 2022, via the JSE link. The full announcement and the 2022 audited financial results, which includes the auditor's report (including key audit matters), is available on the Company's website at: https://www.sasol.com/investor-centre/financial-results.
Sasol Limited's Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 (the Annual Financial Statements) have also been published on the Company's website at: https://www.sasol.com/investor-centre/financial-results.
Copies of the full announcement and the Annual Financial Statements may also be requested from the Investor Relations office, investor.relations@sasol.com.
The JSE link is as follows: https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2022/JSE/ISSE/SOL/FY22Result.pdf
The President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will share the results on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 09:00 (SA time) followed by a conference call.
Please connect to the call via the webcast link: https://www.corpcam.com/Sasol23082022
Or via teleconference: https://services.choruscall.za.com/DiamondPassRegistration/register?confirmationNumber=3629805&linkSecurityString=7a93dfa35
For further information, please contact:
Sasol Investor Relations,
Tiffany Sydow, Investor Relations Officer
Telephone: +27 (0) 71 673 1929
investor.relations@sasol.com
Disclaimer - Forward-looking statements
Sasol may, in this document, make certain statements that are not historical facts and relate to analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements may also relate to our future prospects, expectations, developments, and business strategies. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and measures taken in response, on Sasol's business, results of operations, markets, employees, financial condition and liquidity; the effectiveness of any actions taken by Sasol to address or limit any impact of COVID-19 on its business; the capital cost of our projects and the timing of project milestones; our ability to obtain financing to meet the funding requirements of our capital investment programme, as well as to fund our ongoing business activities and to pay dividends; statements regarding our future results of operations and financial condition, and regarding future economic performance including cost containment, cash conservation programmes and business optimisation initiatives; recent and proposed accounting pronouncements and their impact on our future results of operations and financial condition; our business strategy, performance outlook, plans, objectives or goals; statements regarding future competition, volume growth and changes in market share in the industries and markets for our products; our existing or anticipated investments, acquisitions of new businesses or the disposal of existing businesses, including estimates or projection of internal rates of return and future profitability; our estimated oil, gas and coal reserves; the probable future outcome of litigation, legislative, regulatory and fiscal developments, including statements regarding our ability to comply with future laws and regulations; future fluctuations in refining margins and crude oil, natural gas and petroleum and chemical product prices; the demand, pricing and cyclicality of oil, gas and petrochemical product prices; changes in the fuel and gas pricing mechanisms in South Africa and their effects on prices, our operating results and profitability; statements regarding future fluctuations in exchange and interest rates and changes in credit ratings; total shareholder return; our current or future products and anticipated customer demand for these products; assumptions relating to macroeconomics; climate change impacts and our climate change strategies, our development of sustainability within our Energy and Chemicals Businesses, our energy efficiency improvement, carbon and GHG emission reduction targets, our net zero carbon emissions ambition and future low-carbon initiatives, including relating to green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel; our estimated carbon tax liability; cyber security; and statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "seek", "will", "plan", "could", "may", "endeavour", "target", "forecast" and "project" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and there are risks that the predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. If one or more of these risks materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. You should understand that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors and others are discussed more fully in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed on 22 September 2021 and in other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The list of factors discussed therein is not exhaustive; when relying on forward-looking statements to make investment decisions, you should carefully consider foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, and you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements apply only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Please note: One billion is defined as one thousand million, bbl – barrel, bscf – billion standard cubic feet, mmscf – million standard cubic feet, oil references brent crude, mmboe – million barrels oil equivalent. All references to years refer to the financial year ended 30 June. Any reference to a calendar year is prefaced by the word "calendar".
View original content:
SOURCE Sasol Limited | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/23/sasol-limited-audited-financial-results-year-ended-30-june-2022/ | 2022-08-23T07:24:11Z |
Retailer will open its second "Bloomie's" smaller concept location at Westfield Old Orchard
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomingdale's today announced that it will open its second "Bloomie's" store location in the greater Chicagoland area at the end of 2022. Bloomie's, which opened its first location in Fairfax, Virginia, in 2021, is the retailer's smaller store concept that provides a casual, contemporary, and highly curated experience.
"We're excited to be opening our second "Bloomie's" location," stated Charles Anderson, Director of Stores, Bloomingdale's. "The new concept remains authentic to the Bloomingdale's brand yet reinterprets it on a smaller scale that is infused with energy and ripe for discovery. We're looking forward to sharing the "Bloomie's" experience with our loyal North Shore clientele and new customers alike."
This 50,000-square-foot Bloomie's store will open in a new location at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, Illinois, and will add a broad and meaningful curation of soft home categories. The existing Bloomingdale's Old Orchard location will close later this year upon Bloomie's opening. It will begin clearance on September 6th, remaining committed to providing exceptional service to customers until its closing, which is expected to take place at the end of October.
Bloomingdale's is America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy's, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 33 Bloomingdale's stores and 20 Bloomingdale's, The Outlet Stores, in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia, along with 1 Bloomie's location in Virginia. In addition, Bloomingdale's has an international presence with a location in Dubai. Be sure to follow @bloomingdales on social media, become a Loyallist, and for more information, or to shop any time, visit www.bloomingdales.com.
Press Contacts:
Kevin Harter, kevin.harter@bloomingdales.com
Malisa Meresman, bloomingdales@finnpartners.com
View original content:
SOURCE Bloomingdale's | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/25/bloomingdales-open-bloomies-store-greater-chicagoland-area/ | 2022-08-25T17:29:42Z |
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, diets high in processed meats, such as bacon, ham, hot dogs, lunch meat, and sausage, may kill more than 100,000 people every year. Most deaths are due to heart disease, but cancer and diabetes also take lives. Eating meat-heavy diets results in millions of healthy years of life lost every year around the world—and it doesn't take much. The Union of Concerned Scientists estimated that thousands of annual cancer deaths could be averted if Americans cut down meat intake to just one ounce a week.
Physician and author of The New York Times bestsellers How Not to Die and How Not to Diet, Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, weighs in: "It is as if each burger a person consumes is taking 30 minutes off their life. So, lifespan-wise, one burger appears to equal two cigarettes. If it wouldn't occur to someone to light up at lunch, then maybe choose the bean burrito instead of the hamburger. And processed meat is even worse."
Alternatively, you can compare life-extending behaviors. According to research, a lifetime of eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day may add an average of four years onto the lifespan of men and three years for women. That's up to twice as beneficial as exercising every day. Exercise still offers a 3:1 return on your time investment, though. Just 20 minutes of physical activity may add an hour to lifespan.
More information regarding these studies and a library of evidence-based health information can be found free to the public at www.nutritionfacts.org.
Mary Harris, Media Director
mharris@nutritionfacts.org
View original content:
SOURCE NutritionFacts | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/14/study-suggests-that-meat-consumption-may-reduce-lifespan-says-dr-michael-greger-nutritionfactsorg/ | 2022-09-14T20:40:49Z |
Scars of war seem to be everywhere in Ukraine after 3 months
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) - Piano music wafted from an apartment block on a recent spring evening in Kramatorsk, blending with distant artillery fire for a surreal soundtrack to a bomb-scarred neighborhood in the eastern Ukrainian city.
No matter where they live, the 3-month-old war never seems to be far away.
Those in towns and villages near the front lines hide in basements from constant shelling, struggling to survive with no electricity or gas — and often no running water.
But even in regions out of the range of the heavy guns, frequent air raid sirens wail as a constant reminder that a Russian missile can strike at any time — even for those walking their dogs, riding their bicycles and taking their children to parks in cities like Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv.
Curfews, checkpoints and fortifications are commonplace. So are fresh cemeteries, uprooted villagers and war-scarred landscapes, as Moscow intensifies its attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine.
“City residents are trying to return to regular life, but with every step, they stumble upon either a crater or a ruined house or a grave in the yard,” said Andriy Pustovoi, speaking by phone to The Associated Press from the northern city of Chernihiv. “No one is cooking food over a bonfire or drinking water from a river anymore, but there’s a long way to go to a normal life.”
WARNING: Videos used may contain graphic content.
Chernihiv was in the way of Russian forces as they advanced toward Kyiv early in the war. It was heavily bombarded, and Mayor Vladyslav Atroshenko said about half of its buildings were damaged or destroyed. At least 700 residents were killed, and part of a city park now holds a cemetery, where some of them are buried.
Its streets are mostly empty now, half of the shops have not reopened and public transportation is not working properly, said Pustovoi, a 37-year-old engineer.
Rail service to Kyiv was only restored this month, but people who fled are in no rush to return.
“The scariest thing is that neighboring Russia and Belarus are not going away from Chernihiv, which means that some of the residents that left when the war started may not come back,” Atroshenko said sadly.
Few people are seen on the streets of Kramatorsk, where storefront windows are boarded up or protected by sandbags, and it’s no wonder.
The eastern city has been hit several times, with the deadliest attack on April 8, when a missile struck near its train station where about 4,000 people had gathered to be evacuated before fighting intensified. In an instant, the plaza was turned into a scene of horror, with bodies lying on bloodstained pavement amid discarded luggage. A total of 57 people were killed, and over 100 wounded.
Kramatorsk is one of the largest in the industrial Donbas region of eastern Ukraine that has not been taken over by Russian forces. The region has been the site of battles between Moscow-backed separatists and Ukrainian government forces since 2014.
Elsewhere in the Donbas, the picture is even bleaker.
Ryisa Rybalko fled the village of Novomykhailivka, where she had been living first in a basement and then a bomb shelter at a school because of frequent shelling.
“We haven’t been able to see the sun for three months. We are almost blind because we were in darkness for three months,” Rybalko said. She arrived with her family in the town of Kiurakhove, driven by a fellow villager, and waited on Monday for a westbound bus.
Her son-in-law, Dmytro Khaliapin, said their village was pounded by artillery.
“Houses are ruined. It’s a horror,” he said.
In neighboring Luhansk province, 83-year-old Lida Chuhay left the hard-hit town of Lyman, also near the front line.
“Ashes, ruins. The northern parts, the southern parts, all are ruined,” she said Sunday as she sat on a train heading west from the town of Pokrovsk. “Literally everything is on fire: houses, buildings, everything.”
Chuhay and others from Lyman said much of the town was reduced to rubble by the bombardment. Anyone still there is hiding in shelters because it is too dangerous to venture out.
“They ruined everything,” said Olha Medvedeva, sitting opposite Chuhay on the train. “The five-story building where we were living, everything flew away — the windows, the doors.”
In cities farther from the front lines, air raid sirens sound so often that few pay attention and continue about their daily business.
After Russian forces failed to capture Kyiv in the opening weeks of the invasion and withdrew to the east, residents started to flow back into the capital. The nightly curfew has been cut by an hour, and public transportation started running longer to accommodate passengers.
Residents face long lines at gas stations, and the Ukrainian currency, the hryvnya, has weakened from 27 to the dollar at the start of the war to 37.
“Ukraine is being destroyed — not just by Russian bombs and missiles,” said Volodymyr Sidenko, an analyst at the Kyiv-based Razumkov Center think tank. “The fall in GDP (gross domestic product) and the sharp reduction in the revenue side of the budget have already been felt by every Ukrainian today. And this is just the beginning.”
But the National Opera resumed performances last week in Kyiv, with the audience advised how to reach the air raid shelter. No Russian operas are on the program.
And some restaurants, cafes and shops in cities such as Odesa and Zaporizhzhia have reopened.
Lviv, the city in western Ukraine about 45 miles (70 kilometers) from the Polish border, has been inundated with more than 300,000 people fleeing the war. About 1,000 arrive at its railway station daily.
“We judge the intensity of the fighting in the east not by (what) the news says but by waves of refugees, which have been growing in recent weeks again,” said Alina Gushcha, a 35-year-old chemistry teacher who volunteers at the rail station to help arrivals.
Hotels, campgrounds, universities and schools ran out of space long ago, and the city has built temporary housing that resembles shipping containers in city parks.
“In the months of the war, I’ve learned to be happy about every day without shelling and bombardment,” said Halyna Shcherbin, 59, outside her container-like home in Stryiskyi Park, where she lives with her daughter and two granddaughters. That gratitude is perhaps linked to the fact that they left Kramatorsk the day before the deadly missile attack.
Lviv also comes under regular Russian bombardment because it’s the gateway for Western military aid. Its Old Town architectural treasures, including the Boim Chapel and the Latin Cathedral, are protected by either metal shielding or sandbags.
In cities and towns of southern Ukraine, not far from the Crimean Peninsula that Moscow annexed in 2014, the war continues to flare with regularity.
Parts of the city of Mykolaiv often come under attack, and its streets are mostly empty and businesses closed. In some neighborhoods, the scars of war are clear, with blast marks on sidewalks, burned-out stores and shrapnel embedded in walls. The Russian-occupied city of Kherson is only 58 kilometers (36 miles) to the east.
In the village of Velyka Kostromka, south of the city of Kryvy Rih, the remaining residents try to go on with life despite the occasional shelling.. At least 20 houses were damaged on a recent morning, including three that were destroyed. A woman and her three children narrowly escaped with their lives.
Hours later, a farmer was back in his potato field, surveying a small crater left behind. With barely a shrug, he raked over it.
___
Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/25/scars-war-seem-be-everywhere-ukraine-after-3-months/ | 2022-05-25T10:39:24Z |
POWAY, California, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VyOS Networks Corporation, the company that develops the VyOS Network Platform and provides support services, announced today that it was featured as a challenger and a fast mover in GigaOm Radar for network operating systems reports for SMB, enterprise and cloud/managed service provider segments. The full report is available to everyone interested upon request.
"We are proud to get featured in GigaOm Radar reports this year again. We are glad that our effort to provide our customers with a stable and feature-rich platform is recognized," says Yuriy Andamasov, VyOS Networks Corporation CEO.
"There is more to VyOS than market reports cover, however. GigaOm Radar makes a comparison of products where their use cases overlap. Still, VyOS also covers unique use cases that other vendors don't, such as custom embedded hardware support and modification of VyOS itself," adds Daniil Baturin, VyOS Networks Corporation CTO.
About VyOS
VyOS is an open-source network operating system. Its slogan is "a universal router" because it supports multiple deployment scenarios and roles: bare-metal hardware from small boards to large servers, all popular virtualization platforms including VMware, KVM, and Microsoft Hyper-V, and multi-cloud support for major hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
VyOS supports multiple dynamic routing protocols via FRRouting, various VPN protocols, and other network routing and security features, available through a unified stateful CLI and an HTTP API for management automation.
About VyOS Networks Corporation
VyOS Networks Corporation is a company started by the VyOS open-source project founders and maintainers to provide services for it and ensure sustainable development.
Contact: Roman, roman@vyos.io; Phone :+16194320570
View original content:
SOURCE VyOS Networks Corporation | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/15/vyos-gets-featured-fast-mover-challenger-gigaom-radar-network-operating-systems/ | 2022-09-15T10:23:42Z |
Lisa Abbott scrolled through the online auction offerings of the American Alpine Club’s fundraiser. As a rock climber, ice climber, scuba diver and marathon runner, she enjoyed daydreaming about the various trips up for grabs.
One offering stood out: a guided two-week trek through the Khumbu Valley in Nepal to the base camp of Mount Everest.
As senior vice president of human resources and community affairs at Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health system and employer, Lisa could not take a few months off to climb Mount Everest. But reaching base camp, at 17,598 feet, fit her schedule.
“You think I should do this?” she asked her father, Gary.
“That’s a terrible idea,” he said playfully.
A retired mental health worker, Gary Abbott moved from California in 2019 to be near Lisa’s home in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
Over the years, he’d become used to her adventures, and their inherent risks. Still, as her dad, he also worried about her safety.
Then again, he knew her love of the outdoors came from him.
Gary and his brother used to go backpacking in the Adirondacks. While he never pursued rock climbing, he follows the sport.
“It’s something that has helped bond us – a shared passion of the mountains,” she said.
Lisa also was close with her dad’s father, Tom Abbott, and visited him at his home in California as often as she could.
Tom not only enjoyed a long life, but he was able to live independently until shortly before his death at 100 in 2019. At 84, he developed coronary artery disease. Open-heart surgery extended his life. Over the ensuing years, doctors inserted stents to open clogged arteries.
Even though Tom developed heart disease at an advanced age, that still meant Gary now had a family history. He was even more at risk because he was overweight and had high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
In November 2018, Gary had a massive heart attack.
In December 2018, he had another.
Gary told Lisa that he couldn’t believe his bad luck.
“What’s not to believe?” she replied, pointing out all his risk factors.
Seeing what her loved ones had been through, Lisa began thinking more about her health. She knows you can’t exercise away a family history.
“I focus on what I can control,” she said. “I’m very physically active, some would say to a fault, I eat a healthy diet, and I don’t smoke.”
She’s also become devoted to helping make others aware of their risks. It’s an effort that runs from her workplace to her community: She served as the chairperson of the Southern New England Heart Walk held earlier this month, and was in charge of her own team, fittingly called “Abbott Adventures.” Her 76-year-old dad used the event as a target date for his own fitness goals, both for weight loss and improved strength.
Another member of Abbott Adventures is Lawrence Sadwin. A longtime AHA volunteer and former national board chair, he and Lisa have worked together on various heart health initiatives both through the AHA and through her company, as he is on its board.
Like Lisa, Sadwin’s father and grandfather had heart disease. Unlike Lisa, Sadwin’s family history caught up with him when he was 40. He underwent a triple bypass and has since received several stents to clear blockages in other coronary arteries.
“I’m glad Lisa is ahead of the game,” Sadwin said. “She embodies that kind of person who has seen what heart disease has done to her own family and wants to be active.”
Lisa’s active, adventurous spirit got the best of her during that online auction. She placed the winning bid and recently returned from the trip of a lifetime.
Trekking to the base of Mount Everest was physically and mentally challenging because of the thin air. But it was worth every bit of effort.
“The views were mind-blowing,” she said. “I’ve spent time in high peaks like the Rockies and Cascades, but those feel like hills.”
Lisa realizes most people aren’t as active as she is. That’s why she tries thinking about lifestyle choices through the lens of her dad and his struggles, knowing his story is far more common.
“There are so many risk factors within our control,” she said. “Even small changes can make a big difference.”
This story was distributed by The Associated Press. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/health_and_fitness/article_8e65cb62-f095-11ec-bedb-efee2fc5239c.html | 2022-06-21T07:32:24Z |
Stone reports 2Q22 revenues of R$ 2.3 billion and consolidated TPV of R$ 91 billion, combined with solid profitability increase
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The company bet all quarterly guidance lines; Adjusted net income of R$ 76 million was 48% higher vs. previous quarter on a comparable basis
SÃO PAULO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, August 18, StoneCo Ltd. (Nasdaq: STNE) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2022. The highlights are net revenues of R$ 2.3 billion, 5% above the guidance, and pre-tax earnings of R$ 107 million, 19% above the guidance. Revenue growth was driven by a 101.5% year on year rise in revenues from the Financial Services segment, which reached R$ 1.9 billion, combined with a 23% increase in revenues from the Software segment, which reached R$ 351 million. The company expects to continue consistently growing revenue and expanding margins throughout 2022.
Consolidated adjusted EBT (earnings before taxes) was R$ 107 million, up 29.4% vs. the first quarter of the year, and 19% above the guidance of R$ 90 million. The EBT improvement is related to continuous efforts to adjust the company's pricing policy to the new interest rates reality, combined with efficiency gains in terms of costs and expenses. Adjusted net income was R$ 76.5 million, while net margin improved to 3.3% in 2Q22. This compares to 1Q22 adjusted net income of R$ 51.7 million. Stone focus remains on balancing growth and profitability, mainly in micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMB) operations.
Total payment volume (TPV) grew 50% year on year, reaching R$ 91 billion in 2Q22. For MSMBs, the TPV was R$ 69.9 billion, a 78% increase YoY. Performance was driven by continued growth of the active payment solution's customer base, which grew 94% year on year and surpassed the 2 million-customer milestone. The take rate for MSMBs continues to expand, reaching 2.09% in 2Q22, against 2.06% in 1Q22 and 1.71% in 4Q21, as the company continued to adjust prices following recent interest rate increases in Brazil.
At its banking platform, Stone grew the client base by 55% year on year and reached 526,100 active customers. "Our average monthly revenue per active client (ARPAC) has tripled in one year. We recorded R$ 2.3 billion in deposits, a 170% increase year on year. Our clients use our ecosystem to pay bills, make transactions, accept Pix, make card payments, purchase insurance, or look for other solutions for their businesses", says Stone's CEO, Thiago Piau.
Scenario for 3Q22
For the third quarter, Stone expects to continue expand revenue and profitability:
- Total revenue should exceed R$ 2.4 billion, with a growth of over 63% year over year;
- MSMB TPV should continue to grow and remain between R$ 73 and R$ 74 billion;
- Adjusted EBT (earnings before taxes) is expected to exceed R$ 125 million, against R$ 107 million in the second quarter.
About Stone
Stone is a technology company that provides financial and software solutions, whose purpose is to improve the life of Brazilian entrepreneurs, helping them to sell through multiple channels, better manage their businesses, and grow.
View original content:
SOURCE StoneCo.
The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/18/stone-reports-2q22-revenues-r-23-billion-consolidated-tpv-r-91-billion-combined-with-solid-profitability-increase/ | 2022-08-18T22:30:21Z |
Deputies Respond To Noise Complaint, Start Dancing At Punjabi Wedding In Tracy
By Web Staff
Click here for updates on this story
TRACY, California (KOVR) — A couple of deputies joined in on the fun of a Punjabi wedding – and it was all captured on video.
The celebration was taking place on April 13. Kanda Productions, who was working at the wedding, says the party was going into the 10 p.m. hour when some deputies from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office showed up and reportedly told the group that they had gotten a noise complaint.
Of course, the partiers agreed to turn down the volume – as long as the deputies agreed to dance with them on one song.
As seen in the video taken by Kanda Productions, one of the deputies happily obliged. The other deputy also joined in, although his dance moves paled in comparison to his partner’s.
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform. | https://localnews8.com/cnn-regional/2022/04/17/deputies-respond-to-noise-complaint-start-dancing-at-punjabi-wedding-in-tracy/ | 2022-04-18T01:10:00Z |
“It takes all of us”: S&S relying on district staff and faculty to meet need for bus drivers
SADLER, Texas (KXII) - With schools across the country dealing with bus driver shortages, S&S Consolidated ISD said it found the solution years ago by using the resources it already has.
Brandy Courville is a geometry teacher, softball coach, and bus driver.
“Just to help out around we’re a small town, and we all help each other out,” said Courville. “They just want to see a smile in the morning, and it just kind of starts my day off right.”
S&S said its own staff helps meet the need for bus drivers.
“We have four teachers that drive, we have an administrator that drives, the cafeteria lady-she drives, a maintenance guy, and a classroom aid,” said Assistant Director of Support Services at S&S, Tanya Stuckey. “We all drive buses.”
For the district, Stuckey said the idea is nothing new.
“It’s been happening for a long time,” said Stuckey. “It’s just a need that we have.”
Even the assistant high school principal is on board.
“I just drive in the afternoon once schools out,” said Randy Miller. “We’re a district that’s gonna help in any way we can to get the job done and make sure our kids are served. It takes all of us, you know.”
Miller said driving students to and from school opens the doors for him to build a stronger ram community.
“It gives you an opportunity to meet them and get to know them pretty quickly,” said Miller.
The district said it’s always happy to hear from someone interested in driving.
The district added pay is $18,000 a year with an additional fifty every year for route service.
For anyone interested, Stuckey said to contact her at tanya.stuckey@sscisd.net.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/09/08/it-takes-all-us-ss-relying-district-staff-faculty-meet-need-bus-drivers/ | 2022-09-08T20:57:44Z |
UN works to broker civilian evacuation from Mariupol
Attack on Kyiv was Putin’s ‘middle finger’ to UN, Ukraine says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United Nations doggedly sought to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol on Friday, while Ukraine accused Russia of showing its contempt for the world organization by bombing Kyiv while the U.N. leader was visiting the capital.
The mayor of Mariupol said the situation inside the steel plant that has become the southern port city’s last stronghold is dire, and citizens are “begging to get saved.” Mayor Vadym Boichenko added: “There, it’s not a matter of days. It’s a matter of hours.”
Ukraine’s forces, meanwhile, fought to hold off Russian attempts to advance in the south and east, where the Kremlin is seeking to capture the country’s industrial Donbas region. Artillery fire, sirens and explosions could be heard in some cities.
In other developments:
— A former U.S. Marine was killed while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, his family said in what would be the war’s first known death of an American in combat. The U.S. has not confirmed the report.
— Ukrainian forces are cracking down on people accused of helping Russian troops. In the Kharkiv region alone, nearly 400 have been detained under anti-collaboration laws enacted after Moscow’s Feb. 24 invasion.
— The international sanctions imposed on the Kremlin over the war are squeezing the country. The Russian Central Bank said Russia’s economy is expected to contract by up to 10% this year, and the outlook is “extremely uncertain.”
On Thursday, Moscow’s forces launched a missile attack on a residential high-rise and another building in Kyiv, shattering weeks of relative calm in the capital following Russia’s retreat from the region early this month.
U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said one of its journalists, Vira Hyrych, was killed in the bombardment. Ten people were wounded, one of them losing a leg, authorities said.
The missile strike came barely an hour after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a news conference with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres.
“This says a lot about Russia’s true attitude toward global institutions, about attempts of the Russian leadership to humiliate the U.N. and everything the organization represents,” Zelenskyy said.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the attack was Russian President Vladimir Putin’s way of giving “his middle finger” to Guterres.
In an apparent reference to the Kyiv bombing, Russia’s military said it had destroyed “production buildings” at the Artem defense factory.
The missile strike came just as life in Kyiv seemed to be getting back a little closer to normal, with cafes and other businesses starting to reopen and growing numbers of people going out to enjoy the arrival of spring.
Volodymyr Fesenko, a Ukrainian political analyst and head of the Kyiv-based Penta Center think tank, said the attack carried a message: “Russia is sending a clear signal about its intention to continue the war despite the international pressure.”
Getting a full picture of the unfolding battle in the east has been difficult because airstrikes and artillery barrages have made it extremely dangerous for reporters to move around. Both Ukraine and the Moscow-backed rebels fighting in the east also have introduced tight restrictions on reporting from the combat zone.
But so far, Russia’s troops and the separatist forces appear to have made only minor gains.
In the bombed-out city of Mariupol, around 100,000 people were believed trapped with little food, water or medicine. An estimated 2,000 Ukrainian defenders and 1,000 civilians were holed up at the Azovstal steel plant.
The Soviet-era steel plant has a vast underground network of bunkers able to withstand airstrikes. But the situation has grown more dire after the Russians dropped “bunker busters” and other bombs.
“Locals who manage to leave Mariupol say it is hell, but when they leave this fortress, they say it is worse,” said Boichenko, the mayor.
U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said the organization was negotiating with authorities in Moscow and Kyiv to create safe passage.
This time, “we hope there’s a slight touch of humanity in the enemy,” the mayor said. Ukraine has blamed the failure of numerous previous evacuation attempts on continued Russian shelling.
But Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, told Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV that the real problem is that “humanitarian corridors are being ignored by Ukrainian ultra-nationals.” Moscow has repeatedly claimed right-wing Ukrainians are thwarting evacuation efforts and using civilians as human shields.
Also Friday, two towns in central Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region were hit by Russian rockets, the regional governor said. There was no immediate word on casualties or damage.
Fighting could be heard from Kramatorsk to Sloviansk, two cities about 18 kilometers (11 miles) apart in the Donbas. Columns of smoke rose from the Sloviansk area and neighboring cities. At least one person was reported wounded in the shelling.
The governor of Russia’s Kursk region said that a border post came under mortar attack from Ukraine and that Russian border forces returned fire. He said there were no casualties on the Russian side.
In the village of Ruska Lozava, near Kharkiv, hundreds of people were evacuated after Ukrainian forces retook the city from Russian occupiers, according to the regional governor. Those who fled to Kharkiv spoke of dire conditions under the Russians, with little water or food and no electricity.
“We were hiding in the basement. It was horror. The basement was shaking from the explosions. We were screaming, we were crying and we were praying to God,” said Ludmila Bocharnikova.
A video posted by Ukraine’s Azov battalion showed troops raising the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag over the government building in the center of the village, though fighting continued on the outskirts.
Former U.S. Marine Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, was killed Monday while working for a military contracting company that sent him to Ukraine, his mother, Rebecca Cabrera, told CNN.
“He wanted to go over because he believed in what Ukraine was fighting for,” she said, “and he wanted to be a part of it to contain it there so it didn’t come here, and that maybe our American soldiers wouldn’t have to be involved in it.”
The Marine Corps said Cancel served four years but was given a bad-conduct discharge and sentenced to five months’ confinement for violating orders. No details on the offense were given.
At least two other foreigners fighting on the Ukrainian side, one from Britain and the other from Denmark, have also been killed.
___
Associated Press journalists Jon Gambrell and Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Yesica Fisch in Sloviansk, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
___
Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine: https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/29/un-head-condemns-attacks-civilians-during-ukraine-visit/ | 2022-04-29T21:12:21Z |
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. A year later, the costs and benefits remain as difficult to untangle as the Games were to pull off.
In his speech at the closing ceremony, IOC President Thomas Bach said a major accomplishment of the Games was simply reaching the end.
“We did it,” Bach said. “We did it together,” he repeated, crediting the athletes, Japanese government officials, and deep-pocketed broadcasters for refashioning the Games despite no fans, disappointed sponsors, and no buzz around the city.
Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan’s technological prowess, and create memories similar to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The pandemic erased that.
Japan’s goal after the postponement was to get through it, mindful that Beijing was holding the Winter Olympics in China just six months after Tokyo’s close. For the International Olympic Committee, it was a priority to get the Games on television and keep big sponsors — the sources of 90% of IOC income — happy.
“I think what the Games meant more than anything else was simply not having to deal with a cancellation,” David Leheny, a political scientist at Japan’s Waseda University, told The Associated Press. “There were no public health disasters associated with it. I do think officials would like to have run a victory lap — if the public had been more enthusiastic about it.”
“If Japan had cancelled,” Leheny added, “there would have been a lot of discussion, particularly in the conservative media, about what it meant that we couldn’t pull it off.”
As a final act before legally dissolving the organizing committee on June 30, President Seiko Hashimoto and CEO Toshiro Muto said the price tag for the Tokyo Games was $13 billion — almost 60% public money. This was twice the estimated cost when the IOC awarded Tokyo the Games, but less than the $25 billion some predicted.
How to judge? Legacy or costly hangover? Is there success to celebrate, or is it simply rejoicing over not having failed?
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, on the hook for $5.4 billion in Games expenses, has campaigned to persuade the public that a half-dozen new venues have post-Games uses. Typical is a reopening ceremony next week at the canoe-slalom venue, featuring a paddling parade for elementary-school students.
A center dedicated to the LGBTQ community was championed during the Games, and the Paralympics pushed Tokyo to improve accessibility around town.
The city government is holding a 1-year anniversary event Saturday at the $1.4 billion National Stadium to mark the date of the opening ceremony. Athletes, high school and junior high school marching bands, and cheerleaders are to appear.
Tokyo was initially billed as the “Recovery Olympics,” but this got little play after the delay. Government officials promised before the postponement that the Games would focus attention on an area of northeastern Japan devastated in 2011 by an earthquake, tsunami, and the meltdown of three nuclear reactors.
Japan’s Kyodo news agency published a survey of 4,000 people, compiled by a government agency, that showed only 29.8% said they were grateful for government reconstruction support. Many in the region believe the Olympics sapped resources from recovery efforts.
“I almost get the impression that the Olympics have come to that very quiet period where people don’t want to talk about it or even think about it,” Aki Tonami, a political economist at Japan’s University of Tsukuba, told AP. “Any analysis of what the Olympics meant is still in the symbolic phase. We don’t really have the capacity or the bandwidth to really dig down for a more long-lasting meaning.”
Kyodo has also reported this week that an executive board member of the organizing committee received $326,000 from a Games sponsor. As a quasi-civil servant, Kyodo said he was not allowed to receive such payments.
The board member, Haruyuki Takahashi, is a former director at Japanese advertising agency Dentsu, Inc, which helped land $3 billion in local sponsorship for the Tokyo Games.
Amid uncertainty, there is one clear legacy. Despite scandals, bloated costs, and lukewarm public support, Japan is pursuing the 2030 Winter Olympics for Sapporo. And it’s trying to use the Tokyo Games to drive the bid.
Sapporo places the price tag at $2.6 billion, likely an underestimate since Tokyo expenses were at least twice the initial estimate. And it’s impossible to estimate accurately eight years in advance.
“We’re already working toward that,” Seiko Hashimoto, the head of the Tokyo Games, said last month. “The significance of the Tokyo Games should be communicated thoroughly, otherwise the people in Sapporo and Hokkaido will not support this initiative.”
Sapporo is believed to be the front-running candidate competing with Vancouver and Salt Lake City. Salt Lake officials have suggested they may focus on 2034. The IOC is expected to name the host in May 2023 and IOC President Bach, in an interview with Kyodo, seemed to rule out awarding 2030 and 2034 at the same time.
Neither of the three cities requires citizens to approve the bid in a public referendum, which have consistently been rejected when tied to funding the Olympics.
“Previously, there was no question about whether it was the right thing to do to bring the Olympics to Japan,” Tonami said. “But I think what’s different now is that people are starting to ask if it’s really the right thing to do.”
Barbara Holthus, the deputy director of the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo, worked as a volunteer during the Olympics and got a feel for the street.
“People were so upset that (IOC president) Thomas Bach pushed the Olympics down everybody’s throat without consideration for Japanese sentiments,” she said. “And now they want to it again without asking the people of Sapporo, which they would have to do in Germany.”
Holthus, who grew up in Hamburg, Germany, pointed out that in 2015, local voters there turned down a referendum to hold the 2024 Olympics in the northern German city. Like Holthus, IOC President Bach is also a German.
Working as an Olympic volunteer, Holthus said she saw other volunteers decline to wear their uniforms on public transportation as they traveled to the venue during the pandemic. She said volunteers were told to wear the uniforms because there was no provision for storing street clothing at venues, but some didn’t want to be identified with Games.
She said it was different recently when volunteers gathered to clean some Tokyo beaches.
“My colleagues last year, lots of them didn’t want to be seen in their neighborhood with the uniform on. People were thinking, maybe you’ll bring the virus back to the office or into the neighborhood. But at the recent event we were asked to wear our uniform. Of course, not everybody did, but some did — and they were really proud now to wear it. So I think this bad taste of the uniform now is kind of gone.”
___
More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/tokyo-olympic-aftermath-still-being-untangled-a-year-later/ | 2022-07-21T14:24:01Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — The finish line for summer is in full view, and fall is getting closer and closer. Who doesn’t love fall? There’s cooler weather, the leaves turn a beautiful orange color and of course Halloween.
If you are anxiously waiting for fall, here is something that will make you more excited; Dunkin’ is releasing its first-ever new Pumpkin Munchkin Coffee Creamer, making your morning cup of Joe taste like a Pumpkin Munchkins Donut Hole.
The new creamer option features pumpkin flavor with hints of sweet donut glaze and natural spices.
“This limited-edition creamer transforms Dunkin’s beloved seasonal bakery item into a coffee creamer packed with flavor that consumers will love to enjoy at home. It’s reminiscent of the cozy fall season and we’re excited to bring a Dunkin’ flavor inspired by a huge fan-favorite to fridges nationwide,” Kallie Goodwin, vice president of traditional creamers for Danone, said in a news release.
Pumpkin Munchkin Creamer is now available for a limited time only at major retailers nationwide. Prices are set at $3.99 for a 32-ounce bottle. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/dunkin-is-launching-a-new-pumpkin-flavored-coffee-creamer-ahead-of-fall/ | 2022-08-11T21:08:57Z |
New teclistamab data presented at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting report longer follow-up from Phase 1/2 MajesTEC-1 study evaluating the BCMAxCD3 bispecific antibody, including progression-free survival and subgroup analyses
Data from MajesTEC-1 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine
June 5, 2022, CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced updated efficacy and safety results from the teclistamab Phase 1/2 MajesTEC-1 study. Teclistamab is an investigational, off-the-shelf, T-cell redirecting bispecific antibody targeting B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA), which is being studied in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received three or more prior lines of therapy.1 The data were featured as part of an oral session during the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Additional poster presentations featured data on teclistamab as a monotherapy, as well as in combination with DARZALEX FASPRO® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj). Applications seeking approval of teclistamab are currently under health authority review in the U.S. and Europe.
The multicohort, open-label, Phase 1/2 MajesTEC-1 study is investigating the safety and efficacy of teclistamab in patients with RRMM who received at least three prior lines of therapy. As of March 2022, 165 patients were treated with teclistamab at the recommended subcutaneous (SC) Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of 1.5 mg/kg preceded by step-up doses of 0.06 and 0.3 mg/kg across both Phase 1 (NCT03145181) and Phase 2 (NCT04557098) of the study.
Longer Follow-up from MajesTEC-1 Study in Patients with Triple Class Exposed Multiple Myeloma (Abstract #8007)
At a median follow-up of 14.1 months (0.26–24.4), an overall response rate (ORR) of 63 percent (95 percent Confidence Interval [CI], range, 55.2–70.4) was observed in patients with triple class exposed multiple myeloma, with a complete response (CR) or better achieved in 39.4 percent of patients.1 Study participants had three or more prior lines of therapy, with a median of five prior lines, including a prior proteasome inhibitor, immunomodulatory drug and anti-CD38 antibody.1 The majority of patients were triple-class refractory and/or refractory to their last line of treatment.1 Although response duration data are not mature, the median duration of response at this time is 18.4 months and has not been reached in patients who achieved a CR or better (95 percent CI, 14.9 not estimable).1 This suggests responses to teclistamab were durable and deepened over time.1 The medium progression-free survival (PFS) was 11.3 months (95 percent CI, 8.8–17.1).1 Adverse events (AEs) were low-grade for the most part and manageable with no new safety signals seen.1
These results from the MajesTEC-1 study were also simultaneously published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.2
"The MajesTEC-1 study update suggests patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma receiving teclistamab achieved a deep response that was also durable," said Ajay K. Nooka, M.D., MPH, FACP, Associate Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory School of Medicine and principal study investigator.‡ "These longer-term data, notably the overall response rate and progression-free survival, are encouraging in this heavily pretreated patient population."
No new safety signals were observed with longer follow-up.1 In 14.1 month follow-up data presented at ASCO 2022, the most common grade 3/4 hematologic AEs were neutropenia (64.2 percent); anemia (37 percent); lymphopenia (32.7 percent) and thrombocytopenia (21.2 percent). Infections occurred in 76.4 percent of patients (44.8 percent grade 3/4).1 The most common nonhematologic AE was cytokine release syndrome (CRS), all of which were grade 1/2 except for 1 transient grade 3 CRS (72.1 percent all grade).1 The median time to CRS onset was two days (range, 1–6) and median duration was two days (range, 1–9).1 There were five treatment-related deaths, and dose reductions and discontinuations due to AEs were infrequent.1
First Results from Cohort C of the MajesTEC-1 Study of Teclistamab in Patients with RRMM with Prior Exposure to BCMA Targeted Treatment (Abstract #8013)
Initial results were also presented from Cohort C of the MajesTEC-1 study evaluating teclistamab in the treatment of patients with RRMM who had previously been exposed to an anti-BCMA treatment.3 These patients had received a median of six prior lines of therapy, most (85 percent) were triple-class refractory and 35 percent were penta-drug refractory.3 The use of teclistamab following prior treatment with chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy and/or an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) (e.g., belantamab mafodotin) targeting BCMA resulted in a promising response rate in patients with heavily pretreated RRMM.3 At a median follow-up of 12.5 months (0.7-14.4), the ORR was 52.5 percent (95 percent CI, 36.1–68.5) among 40 patients who received teclistamab in Cohort C.3 Responses to teclistamab occurred early and deepened over time, with comparable response rates in patients previously treated with an ADC and/or CAR-T.3
A tolerable side-effect profile was observed in patients previously treated with anti-BCMA treatment, with no dose reductions or discontinuations due to AEs.3 The safety profile for Cohort C was comparable with that observed in BCMA treatment-naive patients, with no new safety signals.3 In 12.5 month follow-up data, 26 patients (65 percent; 30 percent grade 3/4) had infections.3 The most common AEs (n=40) were CRS (65 percent any grade), with a median time to CRS onset and duration of two days (range, 2-6) and two days (range, 1-4) respectively.3 Cytopenias (grade 3/4) were noted as follows; neutropenia (62.5 percent); thrombocytopenia (30 percent); anemia (35 percent); and lymphopenia (42.5 percent).3
Initial Patient-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) Outcomes in Patients with RRMM Treated with Teclistamab (Abstract #8033)
Initial results from an analysis of patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes following treatment with teclistamab were also shared in a poster session.4 The study analyzed patient-reported assessments of quality of life metrics among patients in the MajesTEC-1 trial who had received their first treatment dose by March 18, 2021.4 The metrics analyzed include function (physical, role, emotional, cognitive, social); symptoms (fatigue, nausea/vomiting, pain, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea); and generic health (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression).4 Over 80 percent of the 110 patients included in the patient-reported outcomes (PRO) analysis noted meaningful improvement (percentages of patients with clinically meaningful change from baseline [EORTC QLQ-C30 scales: ≥10 points]) in at least one of the symptom scales.4 Reduction in pain scores occurred as early as cycle two.4 At the moment, no meaningful improvement was observed in the scales for physical functioning and fatigue.4 These initial PRO results complement recent clinical data and support teclistamab as a potential off-the-shelf, T-cell redirecting therapy for patients with RRMM.4
As of September 7, 2021, median duration of treatment was 5.7 months and median follow-up was 7.8 months.4 Global health status scores significantly improved from baseline (95 percent CIs for least squares mean change did not cross 0) at cycles four, six, and eight; emotional functioning significantly improved at all time points.4 PRO assessments included European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 item (EORTC QLQ-C30).4 PROs were assessed on day one of each treatment cycle (28 days per cycle).4 Additional follow-up is needed to assess the full benefit of meaningful improvement in functional outcomes.4
Two Studies Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Teclistamab and DARZALEX FASPRO® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) in Combination for the Treatment of Patients with RRMM
Updated results from the Phase 1 TRIMM-2 study (NCT04108195) were featured during a poster session (Abstract #8032) at ASCO 2022, evaluating teclistamab in combination with DARZALEX FASPRO®, a CD38-directed monoclonal antibody approved to be given subcutaneously for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.5 In the study, patients received a median of five prior lines of therapy; 75.4 percent had prior exposure to anti-CD38 therapies, and 63.1 percent were refractory to anti-CD38 treatment.5 Evaluable patients achieved an ORR of 76.5 percent at a median follow-up of 8.6 months (0.3–19.6).5
A poster presentation for the ongoing multicenter, open-label, randomized Phase 3 MajesTEC-3 (NCT05083169) study comparing the efficacy of teclistamab in combination with daratumumab versus investigator's choice of daratumumab in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (DPd) or bortezomib and dexamethasone (DVd) (Poster TPS8072) in patients with RRMM was also presented at ASCO.6
Additional data from both the teclistamab (Abstract #S188) and talquetamab (Abstract #S183) cohorts of the TRIMM-2 study will be featured as oral presentations at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2022 Congress taking place in Vienna, Austria, June 9-12.7,8
"The updated data presented at ASCO support the ongoing evaluation of teclistamab as a monotherapy and in combination with standard of care treatments," said Yusri Elsayed, M.D., M.HSc., Ph.D., Vice President, Disease Area Leader, Hematologic Malignancies, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "These results underscore our ongoing commitment to address the unmet need for new therapeutic options and our effort to bring forward novel treatments for multiple myeloma patients in the near future."
About Teclistamab
Teclistamab is an investigational, fully humanized IgG4, T-cell redirecting, bispecific antibody targeting both BCMA (B-cell maturation antigen) and CD3, the T-cell receptor. BCMA is expressed at high levels on multiple myeloma cells.9,10,11,12,13 Teclistamab redirects CD3-positive T-cells to BCMA-expressing myeloma cells to induce killing of tumor cells.8
Teclistamab is currently being evaluated in several monotherapy and combination studies. In 2020, the European Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) each granted teclistamab Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of multiple myeloma. In January 2021 and June 2021, teclistamab received a PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) designation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the U.S. FDA, respectively. PRIME offers enhanced interaction and early dialogue to optimize drug development plans and speed up evaluation of cutting-edge, scientific advances that target a high unmet medical need.14 The U.S. FDA grants BTD to expedite the development and regulatory review of an investigational medicine that is intended to treat a serious or life-threatening condition and is based on preliminary clinical evidence that demonstrates the drug may have substantial improvement on at least one clinically significant endpoint over available therapy.15 In December 2021, Janssen submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the FDA seeking approval of teclistamab for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; a marketing authorization application (MAA) was submitted to the EMA for teclistamab approval in January 2022.
About DARZALEX FASPRO®
In August 2012, Janssen Biotech, Inc. and Genmab A/S entered into a worldwide agreement, which granted Janssen an exclusive license to develop, manufacture and commercialize daratumumab. DARZALEX FASPRO® is the only CD38-directed antibody approved to be given subcutaneously to treat patients with multiple myeloma and now light chain (AL) amyloidosis. DARZALEX FASPRO® is co-formulated with recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 (rHuPH20), Halozyme's ENHANZE® drug delivery technology.
DARZALEX FASPRO® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma:
- in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant
- in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy
- in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant
- in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior line of therapy including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor
- in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy
- in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy
- as monotherapy in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory agent or who are double-refractory to a PI and an immunomodulatory agent
DARZALEX FASPRO® in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).
Limitations of Use
DARZALEX FASPRO® is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with AL amyloidosis who have NYHA Class IIIB or Class IV cardiac disease or Mayo Stage IIIB outside of controlled clinical trials.
Full prescribing information for DARZALEX FASPRO® is available here.
DARZALEX FASPRO® IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
DARZALEX FASPRO® is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab, hyaluronidase or any of the components of the formulation.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions
Both systemic administration-related reactions, including severe or life-threatening reactions, and local injection-site reactions can occur with DARZALEX FASPRO®. Fatal reactions have been reported with daratumumab-containing products, including DARZALEX FASPRO®.
Systemic Reactions
In a pooled safety population of 898 patients with multiple myeloma (N=705) or light chain (AL) amyloidosis (N=193) who received DARZALEX FASPRO® as monotherapy or in combination, 9% of patients experienced a systemic administration-related reaction (Grade 2: 3.2%, Grade 3: 1%). Systemic administration-related reactions occurred in 8% of patients with the first injection, 0.3% with the second injection, and cumulatively 1% with subsequent injections. The median time to onset was 3.2 hours (range: 4 minutes to 3.5 days). Of the 140 systemic administration-related reactions that occurred in 77 patients, 121 (86%) occurred on the day of DARZALEX FASPRO® administration. Delayed systemic administration-related reactions have occurred in 1% of the patients.
Severe reactions included hypoxia, dyspnea, hypertension and tachycardia. Other signs and symptoms of systemic administration-related reactions may include respiratory symptoms, such as bronchospasm, nasal congestion, cough, throat irritation, allergic rhinitis, and wheezing, as well as anaphylactic reaction, pyrexia, chest pain, pruritis, chills, vomiting, nausea, and hypotension.
Pre-medicate patients with histamine-1 receptor antagonist, acetaminophen and corticosteroids. Monitor patients for systemic administration-related reactions, especially following the first and second injections. For anaphylactic reaction or life-threatening (Grade 4) administration-related reactions, immediately and permanently discontinue DARZALEX FASPRO®. Consider administering corticosteroids and other medications after the administration of DARZALEX FASPRO® depending on dosing regimen and medical history to minimize the risk of delayed (defined as occurring the day after administration) systemic administration-related reactions.
Local Reactions
In this pooled safety population, injection-site reactions occurred in 8% of patients, including Grade 2 reactions in 0.7%. The most frequent (>1%) injection-site reaction was injection site erythema. These local reactions occurred a median of 5 minutes (range: 0 minutes to 6.5 days) after starting administration of DARZALEX FASPRO®. Monitor for local reactions and consider symptomatic management.
Cardiac Toxicity in Patients with Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis
Serious or fatal cardiac adverse reactions occurred in patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis who received DARZALEX FASPRO® in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone. Serious cardiac disorders occurred in 16% and fatal cardiac disorders occurred in 10% of patients. Patients with NYHA Class IIIA or Mayo Stage IIIA disease may be at greater risk. Patients with NYHA Class IIIB or IV disease were not studied. Monitor patients with cardiac involvement of light chain (AL) amyloidosis more frequently for cardiac adverse reactions and administer supportive care as appropriate.
Neutropenia
Daratumumab may increase neutropenia induced by background therapy. Monitor complete blood cell counts periodically during treatment according to manufacturer's prescribing information for background therapies. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Consider withholding DARZALEX FASPRO® until recovery of neutrophils. In lower body weight patients receiving DARZALEX FASPRO®, higher rates of Grade 3-4 neutropenia were observed.
Thrombocytopenia
Daratumumab may increase thrombocytopenia induced by background therapy. Monitor complete blood cell counts periodically during treatment according to manufacturer's prescribing information for background therapies. Consider withholding DARZALEX FASPRO® until recovery of platelets.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Based on the mechanism of action, DARZALEX FASPRO® can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. DARZALEX FASPRO® may cause depletion of fetal immune cells and decreased bone density. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females with reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DARZALEX FASPRO® and for 3 months after the last dose.
The combination of DARZALEX FASPRO® with lenalidomide is contraindicated in pregnant women, because lenalidomide may cause birth defects and death of the unborn child. Refer to the lenalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy.
Interference with Serological Testing
Daratumumab binds to CD38 on red blood cells (RBCs) and results in a positive Indirect Antiglobulin Test (Indirect Coombs test). Daratumumab-mediated positive indirect antiglobulin test may persist for up to 6 months after the last daratumumab administration. Daratumumab bound to RBCs masks detection of antibodies to minor antigens in the patient's serum. The determination of a patient's ABO and Rh blood type are not impacted.
Notify blood transfusion centers of this interference with serological testing and inform blood banks that a patient has received DARZALEX FASPRO®. Type and screen patients prior to starting DARZALEX FASPRO®.
Interference with Determination of Complete Response
Daratumumab is a human IgG kappa monoclonal antibody that can be detected on both the serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) and immunofixation (IFE) assays used for the clinical monitoring of endogenous M-protein. This interference can impact the determination of complete response and of disease progression in some DARZALEX FASPRO®-treated patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reaction (≥20%) with DARZALEX FASPRO® monotherapy is upper respiratory tract infection. The most common adverse reactions with combination therapy (≥20% for any combination) include fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, dyspnea, insomnia, pyrexia, cough, muscle spasms, back pain, vomiting, upper respiratory tract infection, peripheral sensory neuropathy, constipation, pneumonia, and peripheral edema.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis who received DARZALEX FASPRO® are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, peripheral edema, constipation, fatigue, peripheral sensory neuropathy, nausea, insomnia, dyspnea, and cough.
The most common hematology laboratory abnormalities (≥40%) with DARZALEX FASPRO® are decreased leukocytes, decreased lymphocytes, decreased neutrophils, decreased platelets, and decreased hemoglobin.
Please see full Prescribing Information for DARZALEX FASPRO®.
About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer that affects some white blood cells called plasma cells, which are found in the bone marrow.16 When damaged, these plasma cells rapidly spread and replace normal cells in the bone marrow with tumors. In 2020, worldwide an estimated 176,000 people were diagnosed with multiple myeloma.17 In 2022, it is estimated that more than 34,000 people will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and more than 12,000 people will die from the disease in the U.S.18 While some people diagnosed with multiple myeloma initially have no symptoms, most patients are diagnosed due to symptoms that can include bone fracture or pain, low red blood cell counts, tiredness, high calcium levels, kidney problems or infections.19
About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
At Janssen, we're creating a future where disease is a thing of the past. We're the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, working tirelessly to make that future a reality for patients everywhere by fighting sickness with science, improving access with ingenuity, and healing hopelessness with heart. We focus on areas of medicine where we can make the biggest difference: Cardiovascular, Metabolism, & Retina; Immunology; Infectious Diseases & Vaccines; Neuroscience; Oncology; and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Learn more at www.janssen.com. Follow us at www.twitter.com/JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
‡Dr. Nooka has served as a paid consultant to Janssen; he has not been paid for any media work.
Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding product development and the potential benefits and treatment impact of teclistamab and DARZALEX FASPRO®. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Janssen Research & Development, LLC or any of the other Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies and/or Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and development, including the uncertainty of clinical success and of obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success; manufacturing difficulties and delays; competition, including technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges to patents; product efficacy or safety concerns resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; changes in behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including global health care reforms; and trends toward health care cost containment. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2022, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in Johnson & Johnson's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. None of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies nor Johnson & Johnson undertakes to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments.
______________________________
1 Nooka A et al. Teclistamab, a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) x CD3 bispecific antibody, in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM): Updated efficacy and safety results from MajesTEC-1. 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting – American Society of Clinical Oncology. June 2022.
2 Moreau P et al. Teclistamab, a BCMAxCD3 antibody, in triple class exposed multiple myeloma. The New England Journal of Medicine, June 2022.
3 Touzeau C et al. Efficacy and safety of teclistamab (tec), a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) x CD3 bispecific antibody, in patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) after exposure to other BCMA-targeted agents. 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting – American Society of Clinical Oncology. June 2022.
4 Martin T et al. Health-related quality of life in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) treated with teclistamab, a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) x CD3 bispecific antibody: patient-reported outcomes in MajesTEC-1. 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting – American Society of Clinical Oncology. June 2022.
5 Rodriguez-Otero P et al. A novel, immunotherapy-based approach for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM): Updated phase 1b results for daratumumab in combination with teclistamab (a BCMA x CD3 bispecific antibody). 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting – American Society of Clinical Oncology. June 2022.
6 Mateos M et al. Randomized, phase 3 study of teclistamab plus daratumumab versus investigator's choice of daratumumab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone or daratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting – American Society of Clinical Oncology. June 2022.
7 Rodriguez-Otero P et al. A novel, immunotherapy-based approach for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM): Updated phase 1b results for daratumumab in combination with teclistamab (a BCMA x CD3 bispecific antibody). EHA 2022 Congress – European Hematology Association. June 2022.
8 WJC van de Donk N et al. Novel Combination Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Update Phase 1B Results for Talquetamab (A GPRC5D x CD3 Bispecific Antibody) in Combination with Daratumumab. EHA 2022 Congress – European Hematology Association. June 2022.
9 Labrijn AF et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2013;110:5145.
10 Frerichs KA et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2020; doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-19-2299.
11 Cancer Research Institute. "Adoptive Cell Therapy: TIL, TCR, CAR T, AND NK CELL THERAPIES." Available at: https://www.cancerresearch.org/immunotherapy/treatment-types/adoptive-cell-therapy.
12 Cho SF et al. Frontiers in Immunology. 2018; 9: 1821.
13 Benonisson H et al. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 2019 (18) (2) 312-322.
14 European Medicines Agency. PRIME Factsheet. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory/research-development/prime-priority-medicines. Accessed December 2021.
15 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "Expedited Programs for Serious Conditions." Available at: https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM358301.pdf. Accessed December 2021.
16 Rajkumar SV. Multiple myeloma: 2020 update on diagnosis, risk-stratification and management. Am J Hematol.2020;95(5):548-5672020;95(5):548-567. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32212178
17 Cancer.Net. "Multiple Myeloma: Statistics." Available at:https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/statistics#:~:text=Worldwide%2C%20an%20estimated%20176%2C404%20people,worldwide%20died%20from%20multiple%20myeloma. Accessed June 3, 2022.
18 American Cancer Society. "Key Statistics About Multiple Myeloma." Available at: https://cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org/?_ga=2.84250769.967379196.1642100198-1705811479.1642100198#!/. Accessed April 2022.
19 American Cancer Society. "What Is Multiple Myeloma?" Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/multiple-myeloma/about/what-is-multiple-myeloma.html. Accessed January 2022.
Media Contact:
Satu Glawe
+49 172-294-6264
Bernadette King
+1 215-778-3027
Investor Relations:
Raychel Kruper
+1 732-524-6164
U.S. Medical Inquiries:
+1 800-526-7736
View original content:
SOURCE Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/05/updated-data-janssens-bispecific-teclistamab-suggest-continued-deep-durable-responses-treatment-patients-with-relapsed-or-refractory-multiple-myeloma/ | 2022-06-05T14:42:40Z |
A Temple road closure has been rescheduled to start on Thursday night.
The intersection of Charter Oak Drive and Kegley Road/Midway Drive will be closed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for asphalt roadway patching until midnight, the city of Temple said in a news release.
Inclement weather prompted the temporary closure of an asphalt plant used by Temple road crews.
Detours will be implemented along Kegley Lane, Tem-Bel Lane and Charter Oak Drive.
Drivers should use caution in the area and pay attention to all traffic control devices.
Residents with inquiries about the project can contact the City of Temple Engineering Department at 254-298-5660. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_f53c279e-bb77-11ec-8edb-cb81cba72595.html | 2022-04-14T00:10:22Z |
DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) today announced Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer, and Katie Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference on Sept. 7, in New York City. They will participate in a fireside chat set to begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. ET. The webcast will be viewable live or by replay here.
They will also speak at the Piper Sandler Technology and Consumer Growth Frontiers Conference on Sept. 14, in Nashville, Tenn. The presentation is set to begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. ET. The webcast will be viewable live or by replay here.
Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of Belonging guide our roadmap for Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences. As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the U.S., with the world's most desirable brand partners, we're delivering exceptional products and intelligent services, enabled by our investments in data and technology. Through the expertise of our 10,000+ associates, we deliver and scale a personalized luxury experience across our three channels of in-store, eCommerce, and remote selling. Our NMG|Way culture, powered by our people, combines individual talents into a collective strength to make life extraordinary. Our flagship brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. For more information, visit neimanmarcusgroup.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Neiman Marcus Holding Company, Inc. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/01/neiman-marcus-groups-geoffroy-van-raemdonck-katie-anderson-participate-goldman-sachs-29th-annual-global-retailing-conference-piper-sandler-technology-consumer-growth-frontiers-conference/ | 2022-09-01T14:10:35Z |
ATHENS — A partnership between the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Agriculture at the University of Sassari in Italy is yielding more efficient studies in animal breeding and providing international students with a more extensive network of research capabilities.
“We have talent everywhere. We just need to go and try to find them,” Daniela Lourenco, an associate professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at CAES, said.
A formal agreement between the two universities was established in 2019 to capitalize on the strong programs in animal genetics at both institutions by expanding the pool of talented student applicants.
“In Italy, they have a very strong group. That’s why we targeted them,” Lourenco said. “They have very good training over there so we thought just combining the two groups; bringing the two groups together would be beneficial. It’s been very beneficial so far.”
Lourenco and fellow ADS faculty member Ignacy Misztal are part of the Animal Breeding and Genetics Group at UGA, which oversees research projects being studied by Alberto Cesarani, a former UGA post-doctoral student who now works in the animal breeding and genetics group headed by Professor Nicolò Macciotta at UNISS.
“We are looking for talent, and that talent is present everywhere,” Misztal, who is both a UGA Distinguished Research Professor and D.W. Brooks Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics at CAES, said. “The second reason is that collaboration is always good. If one is staying at the same place all the time, there’s not that much creativity. When we exchange ideas, we brainstorm and find that research can go much faster.”
Cesarani was a beneficiary of this partnership. He worked at CAES as a post-doctoral researcher from 2019-20 and has experienced the benefits of studying and working at both universities. He explained that UGA courses are more specialized in one field of study, while in Italy the curricula are more generalized. Students study a range of fields in addition to animal breeding, creating a well-rounded learning environment for Cesarani and other students like him.
“U.S. universities and Italian universities are really different,” Cesarani said. “Without the support of UGA, I wouldn’t reach some goals that I can now reach. Here in Italy we have smaller (genetic) datasets. UGA’s animal breeding group supports young scientists like me with access to the largest scientific network field. I work with 5 million genotypes thanks to UGA. In Italy, I use 10,000 to 15,000. We are talking about completely different capabilities.”
The partnership is important to the overall health of animal breeding and production, whether in dairy or beef production, with research geared toward sustainability. Having scientists from both institutions collaborating on research and contributing ideas will strengthen the long-term health of the industry.
“Sustainability is very important right now because we need to produce more food and we need to do that without increasing the land we use and without increasing the amount of feed the animals eat,” Lourenco said. “We need to especially increase the efficiency of the animals. The system will then become sustainable.”
In September, CAES researchers Daniela Lourenco, Ignacy Misztal and Jeferson Lourenco visited the University of Sassari to give seminars and discuss developing joint research projects with their counterparts. Scientists from the University of Sassari, including Cesarani, are visiting the UGA Athens campus from April to June of this year. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/animal-dairy-science-spans-oceans-through-uga-sassari-partnership/article_1b98dcfe-d787-11ec-b525-0737e224e5e3.html | 2022-05-21T17:20:33Z |
LEad Plaintiff Deadline is juNE 27, 2022
NEW YORK, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas against Natera, Inc. ("Natera") (NASDAQ: NTRA) on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period").
All investors who purchased the shares of Natera, Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain additional information concerning the action or join the case on our website, www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in Natera, Inc. you may, no later than June 27, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Natera, Inc.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE
On January 1, 2022, an article from the New York Times called into question the accuracy of certain prenatal tests, including Natera's Panorama test, alleging that positive results on tests are incorrect approximately 85 percent of the time, and that patients who receive a positive result are supposed to
pursue follow-up testing, which "can cost thousands of dollars, come with a small risk of miscarriage and can't be performed until later in pregnancy.
On this news, Natera's stock price fell $5.35, or 5.7%, over two trading days to close at $88.04 per share on January 4, 2022.
Then, on January 14, 2022, a nonprofit watchdog group filed a complaint with the SEC requesting an investigation into whether Natera had "repeatedly" claimed that its tests were "much more reliable than it appears they really are."
On this news, Natera's stock fell $6.29, or 9.3%, to close at $61.08 per share on January 18, 2022.
On March 9, 2022, Hindenburg Research published a report which alleged, among other things, that Natera's revenue growth has been "fueled by deceptive sales and billing practices aimed at doctors, insurance companies and expectant mothers." On this news, Natera's stock price fell $17.95, or 32.8%, to close at $36.80 per share on March 9, 2022.
Then, on March 14, 2022, a Delaware District Court jury found that Natera had engaged in false advertising, including claims that its kidney transplant test, Prospera, was more accurate than its competing tests.
On this news, Natera's stock price fell $5.57 per share, or 15.5%, to close at
$30.32 per share on March 15, 2022.
Then, on April 19, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a safety communication "to educate patients an health care providers and to help reduce the inappropriate use" of non-invasive prenatal tests ("NIPT"), cautioning that NIPTs reliability and accuracy "may not be supported with sound scientific evidence," revealing that there had been "cases where a screening test reported a genetic abnormality and a confirmatory diagnostic test later found that the fetus was healthy. On this news, Natera's stock fell $1.53, or 3.9%, to close at $38.63 per share on April 19, 2022.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this case, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein by telephone at (800) 575-0735, via e-mail at classmember@whafh.com, or visit our website at www.whafh.com.
Contact:
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
Patrick Donovan, Esq.
Gregory Stone, Director of Case and Financial Analysis
Email: gstone@whafh.com, donovan@whafh.com or classmember@whafh.com
Tel: (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/05/06/natera-inc-class-action-alert-wolf-haldenstein-adler-freeman-amp-herz-llp-announces-that-securities-class-action-lawsuit-has-been-filed-united-states-district-court-western-district-texas-against-natera-inc/ | 2022-05-06T17:01:55Z |
No. 1 Swiatek finds focus at French Open amid 31-match run
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has won 31 consecutive matches and 48 of her past 49 sets as she heads toward the fourth round of the French Open. Swiatek has not been in trouble much lately so it was worth watching on Saturday when she found herself in some tough spots against a hard-hitting opponent. Swiatek took the last three games to beat Danka Kovinic 6-3, 7-5. Swiatek and Jessica Pegula are the only two of the top 15 women’s seeds who are still in the bracket. The men’s field has seen many fewer surprises. Saturday’s winners included No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/28/no-1-swiatek-finds-focus-at-french-open-amid-31-match-run/ | 2022-05-28T20:32:03Z |
Aircraft carrying five Marines crashes in California desert
Published: Jun. 9, 2022 at 8:39 AM EDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
BRAWLEY, Calif. (AP) — Officials say a Marine Corps aircraft carrying five Marines crashed in the Southern California desert.
Marine Maj. Mason Englehart says the MV-22B Osprey belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based at Camp Pendleton and went down at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday during training in a remote area near the community of Glamis in Imperial County.
Local and federal firefighters are responding.
The site is about 115 miles east of San Diego.
Englehart says information was still being gathered about the five Marines who were on board.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/09/aircraft-carrying-five-marines-crashes-california-desert/ | 2022-06-09T13:09:35Z |
Consumers can contribute to the wellbeing of honey bees by purchasing honey and made-with-honey products from participating partners Justin's, Mary's Gone Crackers, TEAKOE, This Saves Lives, Sprecher Brewery and Tillamook Country Smoker this September and beyond
ERIE, Colo., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Honey Board is celebrating National Honey Month this September with its "Honey Saves Hives" educational program aimed to bring awareness to the importance of honey bees and their crucial role in our ecosystem and global food supply.
Honey is an all-natural sweetener crafted in nature exclusively by honey bees. In addition to producing the delicious honey we know and love, honey bees are also responsible for one-third of the foods we eat, pollinating more than 90 crops, including foods like fruits, nuts, vegetables and seeds.
This year, the National Honey Board is partnering with TV host, food reporter, and lifestyle influencer, Brandi Milloy and influencer Joshua Snyder to drive awareness of the Honey Saves Hives program. Throughout the month, they'll share more about the importance of purchasing honey and products made with honey to support honey bees.
"Honey Saves Hives is dedicated to sharing more about the magical honey making process, and the impact honey bees have on the fruits and vegetables my family enjoys on a weekly basis," said Brandi Milloy. "I am thrilled to raise awareness as a proud advocate for honey bees by incorporating honey in my routines in whatever ways I can. I encourage others to do the same to support these incredible creatures and the beekeepers that work hard to take care of them."
As part of its Honey Saves Hives program, the National Honey Board is partnering with a variety of food and beverage brands that are dedicated to protecting honey bees and educating consumers on the ways we can help the honey bee population, and thus, our broader ecosystem. Partners include Justin's, Mary's Gone Crackers, TEAKOE, This Saves Lives, Sprecher Brewery and Tillamook Country Smoker, all of whom will be actively sharing educational tips to help honey bees on their various channels. Consumers are encouraged to participate by purchasing honey and made-with-honey products from these partners at retail stores nationwide to make a positive impact.
"The National Honey Board is proud of our ongoing commitment to bee health research," said Margaret Lombard, Chief Executive Officer, National Honey Board. "Along with our partner, Project Apis m., we have donated more than 4 million dollars to honey bee research to help ensure the future health and wellbeing of honey bees."
For more information on the Honey Saves Hives program and how to help honey bees all year long, visit http://honeysaveshives.com/.
The National Honey Board (NHB) is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing and promotional programs. The Board's work, funded by an assessment on domestic and imported honey, is designed to increase the awareness and usage of honey by consumers, the foodservice industry and food manufacturers. The ten-member-Board, appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, represents producers (beekeepers), packers, importers, and a marketing cooperative. For more information, visit www.honey.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Jessica Schindler: Media@nhb.org
Jessica Stern: jessica.stern@porternovelli.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE National Honey Board | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/01/honey-saves-hives-program-educates-importance-honey-bees-this-national-honey-month/ | 2022-09-01T09:51:22Z |
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter Highlights:
- Consolidated revenue increased 92% year-over-year to $149.6 million
- Total cash and cash equivalents was approximately $184.5 million, compared to $149.6 million as of December 31, 2021, representing an increase of $34.9 million or 23.3%.
- Results for the three months ended June 30, 2022 include a non-cash impairment charge of $144.9 million in our Rasmussen University ("RU") Segment to reduce the carrying value of RU Segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact.
- Net loss for the period was $110.0 million, compared to net income of $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of $110.6 million as a result of the non-cash impairment charge
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 47% year-over-year to $14.5 million
We completed the acquisitions of RU and Graduate School USA ("GSUSA") on September 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022, respectively. We did not consolidate the financial results of these companies prior to their respective acquisition closing dates. Accordingly, the financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 do not include the results of operations of RU and GSUSA, and therefore the prior year period presented is not directly comparable to the current period.
Financial Results:
Three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to three months ended June 30, 2021:
- Total consolidated revenue for 2022 increased 91.8% to $149.6 million, compared to total revenue of $78 million in 2021, due to:
- Total costs and expenses increased to $290.9 million for 2022, compared to $76 million for the same period in 2021, and include a non-cash impairment charge of $144.9 million to reduce the carrying value of RU segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact. The increase in costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was also the result of the inclusion of other RU Segment and GSUSA costs and expenses of $65.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
- Interest expense increased to $3.4 million in 2022, compared to nominal interest income in 2021, due to the $175 million senior secured term loan issued in connection with the RU acquisition.
- Net loss was $110.0 million in 2022, compared to net income of $0.5 million in 2021, primarily driven by the non-cash impairment charge of $144.9 million to reduce the carrying value of RU Segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact.
- The net loss per diluted share was $5.82, compared to net income of $0.03 per diluted share in the same period of 2021. Excluding the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge, and the related tax impact, the net loss per diluted share for the period was $0.06.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $14.5 million in 2022, compared to $9.9 million in 2021. The 2022 period included a $144.9 million non-cash impairment charge to reduce the carrying amount of RU Segment goodwill and intangible assets, and to reflect the corresponding tax impact, $0.7 million adjustment to the gain on acquisition related to the GSUSA, $2.4 million of stock-based compensation expense, and $0.4 million of M&A-related professional fees, all of which were excluded from adjusted EBITDA.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity:
- Total cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 was approximately $184.5 million, compared to $149.6 million as of December 31, 2021, representing an increase of $34.9 million or 23.3%. The increase in cash was due to cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by increases in capital expenditures and payments of principal and interest on our debt obligations.
- During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we saw improvement in Army's processing of invoices and payments to APUS. APUS received approximately $38.8 million in payments from the Army during the six months ended June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, approximately $12.5 million in accounts receivable, of which $6.9 million is older than 60 days from the course start date, was due from the Army as a result of the disruption associated with the transition to ArmyIgnitED. ArmyIgnitED is transitioning to a new technology provider at the end of August 2022 while simultaneously upgrading the portal to a new version. While there has been recent improvements in accounts receivable from the Army, we expect future payments from Army to be impacted by this transition.
Registrations and Enrollment:
Third Quarter 2022 Outlook:
The following statements are based on APEI's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason unless required by law. Refer to APEI's earnings conference call and presentation for further details.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and Adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA less non-cash expenses such as stock compensation and non-recurring expenses). APEI believes that the use of these measures is useful because they allow investors to better evaluate APEI's operating profit and cash generation capabilities.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, adjusted EBITDA excludes the non-cash impairment charge, the adjustment to the gain on acquisition, non-cash compensation expense, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, and M&A-related professional fees.
These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The principal limitation of our non-GAAP measures are that they exclude expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded. In addition, non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses are excluded.
APEI is presenting EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in connection with its GAAP results and urges investors to review the reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP financial measures that is included in the tables following this press release (under the captions "GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA," and "GAAP Outlook Net Income to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA") and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business.
Webcast:
A live webcast of the APEI's second quarter 2022 earnings conference call will be held today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. This webcast will be open to listeners who log in through the APEI's investor relations website, www.apei.com.
A replay of the live webcast will also be available starting approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live webcast. The replay will be archived and available to listeners through APEI's investor relations website for one year.
About American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing, and Graduate School USA, educate the service-minded student by providing career-focused higher education and career learning.
APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students* and serves approximately 90,000 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education. Rasmussen University is a 120-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 15,000 students across its 23 campuses and student service centers in six states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Education and Justice Studies.
Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at its six campuses in Ohio and one in Indiana. It is the largest educator of PN (LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** with approximately 2,440 students. Graduate School USA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government professionals.
Both APUS and Rasmussen are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Hondros is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). GSUSA is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For additional information, visit www.apei.com.
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
**Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Ohio Board of Nursing.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release regarding APEI or its subsidiaries that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about APEI and the industry. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "should," "will," "would," and similar words or their opposites. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding expected growth, registration and enrollments, revenues, income and adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA, benefits of the acquisition of Rasmussen University and plans with respect to recent, current and future initiatives.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to: the effects, duration, and severity of and APEI's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; adverse effects on demand as the pandemic abates; APEI's dependence on the effectiveness of its ability to attract students who persist in its institutions' programs; changing market demands; APEI's inability to effectively market its institutions' programs; APEI's inability to maintain strong relationships with the military and maintain course registrations and enrollments from military students; APEI's loss of its ability to receive funds under tuition assistance programs or the reduction, elimination, or suspension of tuition assistance; adverse effects of changes APEI makes to improve the student experience and enhance the ability to identify and enroll students who are likely to succeed; APEI's need to successfully adjust to future market demands by updating existing programs and developing new programs; APEI's failure to comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements and to maintain institutional accreditation; APEI's loss of eligibility to participate in Title IV programs or ability to process Title IV financial aid; entering into and integrating acquisitions, including the integration of RU and GSUSA; APEI's dependence on its technology infrastructure; and the various risks described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in APEI's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, unless required by law, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
Contacts:
Ryan Koren
AVP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
(610) 428-7376
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE American Public University System | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/09/american-public-education-reports-second-quarter-2022-results/ | 2022-08-09T21:16:02Z |
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD, INXATS: INX, OTCQB: INXDF) ("INX"), the owner of blockchain-based trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, announced that its common shares will commence trading on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, on the U.S.-based OTCQB operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., under the symbol "INXDF." INX's common shares will continue to trade on the NEO Exchange ("NEO") under the symbol "INXD", and the INX Tokens, which are issued by INX's subsidiary INX Limited, will continue to trade on the INX Securities ATS under the symbol "INX". Additionally, INX has also received approval from the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") to make INX's shares eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC.
Extending access to equity investors beyond the NEO Exchange, this latest step in INX's journey will boost INX's liquidity and support further growth. The new listing on an American financial market will create convenient access for U.S. investors and provide institutional and retail investors worldwide with the opportunity to trade in INX shares on an additional marketplace.
Alan Silbert, CEO, North America commented, "We are excited to list on the OTCQB to be able to increase INX's visibility to a wider audience through enhanced liquidity in our stock and additional capital markets access. This additional exposure to institutional and retail investors in the U.S. and worldwide should support INX's further growth and give millions of investors easier access to INX's shares. DTC eligibility also gives our shareholders a dependable, cost-effective, and suitable method for the clearing and settling of our shares."
INX seeks to increase opportunities for investors to access company offerings through new capital markets. This additional listing is an important step that will support INX's future growth and expansion and facilitate access to new U.S. and international investors.
About The INX Digital Company, Inc. INX is the holding company for the INX Group, which includes regulated trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise and an innovative fintech approach. The INX Group's vision is to be the preferred global regulated hub for digital assets on the blockchain. The INX Group's overall mission is to bring communities together and empower them with financial innovation. Our journey started with our initial public token offering of the INX Token in which we raised US$83 million. The INX Group is shaping the blockchain asset industry through its willingness to work in a regulated environment with oversight from regulators like the SEC and FINRA.
In addition to operating two regulated trading platforms for blockchain assets, INX's interdealer broker, I.L.S. Brokers, plans to offer non-deliverable cryptocurrency forwards to Tier-1 banks in the future. For more information, please visit the INX Group website here.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Other Disclosures
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" ("forward-looking information") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this press release, INX has made certain assumptions, including with respect to the expected benefits of listing the INX shares on the OTCQB and the development of the digital asset industry. Although INX believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include but are not limited to regulatory developments, the state of the digital securities and cryptocurrencies markets, and general economic conditions. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, INX disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.
The NEO Exchange is not responsible for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
For further information
Contact:
The INX Digital Company, Inc.
Investor Relations
+1 855 657 2314
Email: investorrelations@inx.co
Carrie Rubinstein
Head of Content and Media
Email: carrie.rubinstein@inx.co
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE The INX Digital Company, Inc. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/28/inx-digital-company-announces-us-listing-otcqb-exchange-under-symbol-inxdf/ | 2022-07-28T17:33:41Z |
FDA advisers weigh COVID-19 shots for babies, young children
(AP) - U.S. government advisers met Wednesday to decide whether to endorse COVID-19 shots for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, moving the nation closer to vaccinations for all ages.
Kids under 5 are the last remaining age group in the U.S. to get vaccinated and many parents have been anxiously awaiting Food and Drug Administration action to protect their little children. If all the regulatory hurdles are cleared, shots should be available next week.
The independent advisory panel is considering tot-sized doses from two coronavirus vaccine makers — Pfizer and Moderna.
Dr. Peter Marks, FDA’s vaccine chief, opened the meeting with data showing a “quite troubling surge’' in young children’s hospitalizations during the omicron wave, and noted 442 children under 4 have died during the pandemic. That’s far fewer than adult deaths, but should not be dismissed in considering the need for vaccinating the youngest kids, he said.
“Each child that’s lost essentially fractures a family,’’ Marks said.
FDA reviewers said both brands appear to be safe and effective for children as young as 6 months old in analyses posted ahead of the all-day meeting. Side effects, including fever and fatigue, were generally minor in both, and less common than seen in adults.
The two vaccines use the same technology but there are differences. In a call with reporters earlier this week, vaccine experts noted that the shots haven’t been tested against each other, so there’s no way to tell parents if one is superior.
“That is a really important point,”' said Dr. Jesse Goodman of Georgetown University, a former FDA vaccine chief. “You can’t compare the vaccines directly.’’
If the FDA clears the shots, there’s one more step. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will decide on a formal recommendation after its own advisers meet Saturday. If the CDC signs off, shots could be available as soon as Monday or Tuesday at doctor’s offices, hospitals and pharmacies. Roughly 18 million youngsters would be eligible.
Pfizer’s vaccine is for children 6 months through 4 years; Moderna’s is for 6 months through 5 years.
Moderna’s shots are one-quarter the dose of the company’s adult shots. Two doses appeared strong enough to prevent severe infections but only about 40% to 50% effective at preventing milder infections. Moderna has added a booster to its study.
“I think all of us agree these children will need a third dose at some point in time,” Moderna’s Dr. Jacqueline Miller told the panel.
Pfizer’s shots are just one-tenth its adult dose. Pfizer and partner BioNTech found that two shots didn’t provide enough protection in testing, so a third was added during the omicron wave.
Pfizer’s submitted data found no safety concerns and suggested that three shots were 80% effective in preventing symptomatic coronavirus infections. But that was based on just 10 COVID-19 cases; the calculation could change as more cases occur in the company’s ongoing studies.
The same FDA panel on Tuesday backed Moderna’s half-sized shots for ages 6 to 11 and full-sized doses for teens. If authorized by the FDA, it would be the second option for those age groups. Currently Pfizer vaccine is their only choice.
The nation’s vaccination campaign started in December 2020 with the rollout of adult vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, with health care workers and nursing home residents first in line. Teens and school-age children were added last year.
Moderna said in April that it is also seeking regulatory approval outside the U.S. for its little kid shots. According to the World Health Organization, 12 other countries already vaccinate kids under 5, with other brands.
In the U.S., it remains uncertain how many parents want their youngest vaccinated. While COVID-19 is generally less dangerous for young children than older kids and adults, there have been serious cases and some deaths. Many parents trying to keep unvaccinated tots safe have put off family trips or enrolling children in daycare or preschool.
Still, by some estimates, three-quarters of all children have already been infected. Only about 29% of children aged 5 to 11 have been vaccinated since Pfizer’s shots opened to them last November, a rate far lower than public health authorities consider ideal.
Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal, a family medicine physician at Cook County Health in Chicago, said she’s been preparing parents for months.
“We have some that are hesitant, and some that are just raring to go,’’ she said.
___
Follow AP Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner at @LindseyTanner.
___
The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/15/fda-advisers-weigh-covid-19-shots-babies-young-children/ | 2022-06-15T15:23:06Z |
NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R).
In July 2019, the Company greatly lowered its full-year 2019 earnings forecast indicating that most of the lowered guidance reflected its weaker valuations of its tractors. Then, in October 2019, the Company disclosed that it was reducing its residual value estimates by $844 million. Then, on February 13, 2020, the Company disclosed that, due to significant reductions to the residual value of its trucking fleet, it had taken a total of $357 million in depreciation expense for 2019 and a loss of approximately $58 million on used vehicle sales, and that it expected to incur another $275 million in depreciation expense on its fleet and an additional $20 million estimated loss on used vehicle sales in 2020.
The Company has been sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws. Recently, the court presiding over that case denied the Company's motion to dismiss, allowing the case to move forward.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Ryder's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Ryder shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-r/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/18/ryder-investigation-initiated-by-former-louisiana-attorney-general-kahn-swick-amp-foti-llc-investigates-officers-directors-ryder-system-inc-r/ | 2022-06-18T03:36:57Z |
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — After a few days of calm that allowed some families who had fled wildfires raging in northeast New Mexico to return to their homes, dangerous winds picked up again Sunday, threatening to spread spot fires and complicate work for firefighters.
More than 1,500 firefighters were on the fire lines at the biggest blaze east and northeast of Santa Fe, which grew another 8 square miles (20 square kilometers) overnight to an area more than twice as large as the city of Philadelphia.
A red-flag warning was in effect Sunday, kicking off what fire officials predicted would be another “historic, multi-day wind event that could result in extreme fire behavior.”
A few helicopters were able to gather new information from the air on the spread of the flames early Sunday “but they won’t be up there very long because of the winds out there,” fire spokesman Tom Abel said.
“The wind is incredible. It is precedent setting, the amount of wind we are going to have and the duration we are going to have it,” he said at a morning briefing.
“They are predicting the wind to blow all day today, through the night, all day tomorrow so that is a long time for our fire,” he said.
Thousands of residents have evacuated due to flames that have charred large swaths of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northeastern New Mexico — a total of 275 square miles (712 square kilometers).
The good news, Abel said, is additional fire crews continue to arrive from around the West.
For many California firefighters backing up local units, the winds in New Mexico are puzzling. Unlike the sustained Santa Ana winds in southern California, the air around the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires in New Mexico have swirled around and been redirected in complex and changing interactions with the mountains.
“We’ll see what happens,” said fire battalion chief Ryan Lewis, of Ontario, California, on a rare break with his firefighters at a local hotel that’s serving hot meals to fire workers and evacuees.
The worst of the thick wildfire smoke had blown out of some areas on Saturday, allowing residents of rural Las Vegas, New Mexico, to recapture a sense of normalcy Saturday as their rural neighbors hunkered down amid predictions of extreme fire conditions.
Shops and restaurants reopened, the historic center was no longer just populated by firefighters, but there was a widely felt sense of anxiety, loss, and wariness of what lay ahead.
“It’s literally like living under a dark cloud,” said Liz Birmingham, whose daughter had persistent headaches from the smoke. “It’s unnerving.”
Nationwide, close to 2,000 square miles (5,180 square kilometers) have burned so far this year, with 2018 being the last time this much fire had been reported at this point, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. And predictions for the rest of the spring do not bode well for the West, where long-term drought and warmer temperatures brought on by climate change have combined to worsen the threat of wildfire.
The New Mexico fire’s main threat was now to the north, where flames burning vegetation clogging the forest floor threatened several small rural communities, fire spokesman Ryan Berlin said.
The threat to Las Vegas, a city of 13,000, was reduced after vegetation was cleared to create containment lines. Local officials on Saturday allowed residents of several areas on the city’s northwestern outskirts to return to their homes, Berlin said.
The city looked like a ghost town earlier in the week, with businesses shuttered, schools closed and the tourist district empty but for resting firefighters. By Saturday, it was in a partial state of recovery.
National Guard troops carried cases of water, people lined up to sign up for relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich met with local officials and toured the shelter housing some of the displaced.
“We don’t know if our houses are getting burned, or if it’s gonna stop,” said Domingo Martinez, an evacuee from rural Manuelitas northwest of Las Vegas. “I hope it dies down so we can go home.”
Martinez, who is staying with his son on the east side of town, visited an old friend and neighbor who had been living in the middle school shelter for 15 days.
Outside the school, Martinez got a free haircut from Jessica Aragón, a local hairdresser who volunteered her time.
“I love that everyone is coming together,” Aragón said. “I think a smile is worth a thousand words.”
___
Melley reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press writers Susan Montoya Bryan, Felicia Fonseca in Flagstaff, Arizona, and Paul Davenport and Michelle A. Monroe in Phoenix contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/new-mexico-residents-brace-for-extreme-wildfire-conditions/ | 2022-05-08T18:57:28Z |
NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A New York appeals court ruled in favor of a class of flaggers who worked for Judlau Contracting Inc., a subsidiary of multi-billion dollar infrastructure contractor OHL Group. The court affirmed that Judlau flaggers who worked on New York public works projects since April 26, 2011 are entitled to recover prevailing wages. The flaggers are represented by Pelton Graham, an employment law firm with offices in New York and California.
This historic decision upholds the rights of not only the hundreds of flaggers who worked on Judlau public works projects but potentially thousands more New York flaggers who have been chronically underpaid. More information on this decision and its implications is available here: https://peltongraham.com/prevailing-wages-for-new-york-flaggers/.
Judlau flaggers worked on a variety of public works construction projects in New York City and upstate New York, including water main, sewer, and other utility repair and maintenance projects requiring street excavation. Even though they worked alongside union construction workers who received prevailing wages, flaggers were often paid just a few dollars over minimum wage rather than the union rate.
Pelton Graham has represented the flaggers since the case was first filed in New York Supreme court in 2017. Even though the flaggers were classified by Judlau as "pedestrian crossing guards," the flaggers demonstrated that their main responsibility was protecting the safety of the public and construction crews near the job sites and, under the guidelines from the New York City Comptroller, they should be paid as construction laborers.
After years of litigation, the court ruled in favor of the flaggers, finding that the evidence clearly showed that Judlau flaggers worked as safety flaggers and for that reason were eligible for prevailing wages for all of their work performed on New York public works construction sites.
Pelton Graham has represented thousands of flaggers and other construction workers in prevailing wage class actions in New York and California against some of the biggest nation-wide construction contractors. The attorneys at Pelton Graham have the experience to guide workers of all kinds, from construction to retail to white-collar, through their rights and the ways that workers can recover unpaid wages. For more information, please visit https://peltongraham.com/prevailing-wage/new-york-prevailing-wage/ for New York matters or https://peltongraham.com/prevailing-wage, send an email to info@peltongraham.com or call their toll-free line at 1-888-WRK-LWYR (888-975-5997).
Contact: Brent Pelton, 212-385-9700, pelton@peltongraham.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Pelton Graham LLC | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/21/new-york-appeals-court-confirms-construction-flaggers-must-be-paid-prevailing-wages/ | 2022-04-21T14:26:57Z |
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. (""or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether FHS and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On or around March 11, 2021, FHS conducted its initial public offering ("IPO") of 7.5 million American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") priced at $10.00 per share. Soon after the IPO, media reports stated that Chinese policymakers had proposed stricter regulations to rein in the for-profit education industry, such as regulations aimed at enhancing teacher quality, limiting fee scams, reducing market abuse, and reducing the stress that for-profit educational companies had placed on students in the Chinese educational system.
On May 12, 2021, news reports revealed that the impending government crackdown on for-profit educational companies in China would be much more drastic and far reaching than previously publicly known. Sources stated that anticipated rules would include measures such as banning on-campus tutoring classes, prohibiting tutoring services during weekend hours, and the imposition of industry-wide fee limitations.
On May 14, 2021, China's state council announced that it would further tighten regulations on compulsory education and training institutions with new rules set to take effect on September 1, 2021.
On July 23, 2021, China unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its education sector, banning companies that teach the school curriculum from making profits, raising capital or going public. These drastic measures effectively ended any potential growth in the for-profit tutoring sector in China.
On July 26, 2021, FHS issued a press release announcing that the Company "will follow the spirit of the Opinion and comply with all relevant rules and regulations in providing high school education services."
In a series of disclosures beginning on September 28, 2021, FHS reported, among other things, disappointing financial and operating results due to the impact of the regulatory crackdown on China's for-profit education sector; the resignation of the Company's Chief Financial Officer; the dismissal of the Company's auditor, KPMG Huazhen LLP; the receipt of a letter from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") stating that the Company was in non-compliance with the NYSE's listing requirements because its total market capitalization and stockholders' equity had fallen below compliance standards; and that the Company would be unable to timely filed its annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By May 10, 2022, FHS ADSs closed below $1.00 per share, representing a decline of more than 90% from the offering price.
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
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Pomerantz LLP | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/shareholder-alert-pomerantz-law-firm-investigates-claims-behalf-investors-first-high-school-education-group-co-ltd-fhs/ | 2022-06-28T08:53:03Z |
CLEVELAND, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) today said it will report fiscal 2022 third quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time. To join the call telephonically, please register for the call here. Once registered, participants will receive the dial-in information and a unique pin to access the call. A live audio webcast of the call can also be accessed online at http://www.transdigm.com.
The webcast will be archived on the website and available for replay later that day.
About TransDigm Group
TransDigm Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. Major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, engineered connectors and elastomer sealing solutions, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized and advanced cockpit displays, engineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology, parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE TransDigm Group Inc. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/transdigm-third-quarter-earnings-report-conference-call-set-tuesday-august-9-2022/ | 2022-08-01T12:30:21Z |
RADNOR, Pa., June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that the firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Natera, Inc. ("Natera") (NASDAQ: NTRA) on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period").
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NATERA LOSSES. YOU CAN ALSO CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK OR COPY AND PASTE IN YOUR BROWSER: https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/natera-inc?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=natera&mktm=r
TO VIEW OUR VIDEO, PLEASE CLICK HERE
TO VIEW OUR COMPLAINT, PLEASE CLICK HERE
LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: JUNE 27, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: FEBRUARY 26, 2020 through APRIL 19, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. (484) 270-1453 or Email at info@ktmc.com
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
NATERA'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Natera offers genetic testing in the areas of women's health, oncology, and organ health. Among other things, the Company produces and markets a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT), called "Panorama," and a screening test for kidney transplant failure, called "Prospera." Throughout the Class Period, Defendants repeatedly assured investors that Panorama was reliable, that Prospera was more accurate than competing tests, and that Natera's growth was driven by its superior technology and customer experience.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, the Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Panorama was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) Prospera did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of Defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Natera investors may, no later than June 27, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Natera investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CASE
WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
CONTACT:
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
James Maro, Jr., Esq.
280 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(484) 270-1453
info@ktmc.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/05/ntra-deadline-alert-kessler-topaz-meltzer-amp-check-llp-reminds-investors-june-27-2022-deadline-securities-fraud-class-action-lawsuit-against-natera-inc/ | 2022-06-05T15:31:27Z |
- $149 million total revenue representing impressive 26% year-over-year growth –
- Initiation of PIVOT-HD Phase 2 trial of PTC518 in Huntington's disease –
- CHMP opinion on AADC gene therapy expected in May; ready to execute on potential launch –
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) today announced a corporate update and financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022.
"We are continuing to build a robust pipeline of potential new therapeutics that at steady state we anticipate delivering a new product every 2-3 years," said Stuart W. Peltz, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, PTC Therapeutics, Inc. "With multiple ongoing registration-directed trials, we are well on the way to fulfill this vision."
- The Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) franchise continued to show strong growth, with total net product revenue of $128 million for Translarna™ (ataluren) and Emflaza® (deflazacort) in the first quarter of 2022.
- Evrysdi® (risdiplam) net sales in the first quarter of 2022 resulted in $19 million in royalty revenue to PTC. Evrysdi is a product of the SMA collaboration among PTC, the SMA Foundation and Roche.
- The PIVOT-HD Phase 2 study of PTC518 for the treatment of Huntington's disease was initiated in the first quarter of 2022.
- In April, Scientific Advisory Group and Oral Explanation meetings with the CHMP were successfully completed. The CHMP opinion on the PTC-AADC marketing authorization application is now expected in May 2022.
- PTC expects to submit the BLA for PTC-AADC in AADC deficiency to the FDA in the third quarter of 2022.
- PTC anticipates reporting results of Study 041 for ataluren by the end of the second quarter of 2022, after data analysis is completed.
- PTC continues to make progress in three additional ongoing registration-directed clinical studies:
- Two additional registration-directed trials were initiated:
- Total revenues were $148.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $117.9 million for the first quarter of 2021.
- Total revenues included net product revenue across the commercial portfolio of $129.8 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $91.3 million for the first quarter of 2021. Total revenues also included collaboration and royalty revenue of $18.9 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $26.7 million for the first quarter of 2021.
- Translarna net product revenues were $79.2 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $46.5 million for the first quarter of 2021. These results reflect an increase in net product sales in existing markets as well as continued geographic expansion.
- Emflaza net product revenues were $48.6 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $43.5 million for the first quarter of 2021. These results reflect continued addition of new patients, continued high compliance and appropriate weight-based dosing.
- Roche reported Evrysdi sales of approximately CHF 226 million for the first quarter of 2022, resulting in royalty revenue of $18.9 million to PTC in the first quarter of 2022, as compared to $6.7 million for the first quarter of 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, the first commercial sale of Evrysdi in the EU triggered a $20 million milestone payment to PTC. This 2021 achievement was reported as collaboration revenue.
- Based on U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) R&D expenses were $140.1 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $134.5 million for the first quarter of 2021. The increase reflects additional investment in research programs and advancement of the clinical pipeline.
- Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $127.0 million for the first quarter of 2022, excluding $13.0 million in non-cash, stock-based compensation expense, compared to $120.8 million for the first quarter of 2021, excluding $13.7 million in non-cash, stock-based compensation expense.
- GAAP SG&A expenses were $73.3 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $61.1 million for the first quarter of 2021. The increase reflects our continued investment to support commercial activities, including expanding our commercial portfolio.
- Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $59.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, excluding $13.6 million in non-cash, stock-based compensation expense, compared to $49.1 million for the first quarter of 2021, excluding $12.0 million in non-cash, stock-based compensation expense.
- The change in the fair value of deferred and contingent consideration was $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $0.1 million for the first quarter of 2021. The change in fair value of deferred and contingent consideration is related to the fair valuation of potential future consideration to be paid to former equity holders of Agilis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Agilis) in connection with PTC's acquisition of Agilis, which closed in August 2018.
- The net loss was $126.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of $128.6 million for the first quarter of 2021.
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $587.8 million on March 31, 2022, compared to $773.4 million at December 31, 2021.
- Shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 were 71,337,041.
- PTC anticipates total revenues for full year 2022 to be between $700 and $750 million.
- PTC anticipates net product revenues for the DMD franchise for full year 2022 to be between $475 and $495 million.
- PTC anticipates GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses for full year 2022 to be between $915 and $965 million.
- PTC anticipates Non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expense for full year 2022 to be between $800 and $850 million, excluding estimated non-cash, stock-based compensation expense of $115 million.
In this press release, the financial results of PTC are provided in accordance with GAAP and using certain non-GAAP financial measures. In particular, the non-GAAP financial measures exclude non-cash, stock-based compensation expense. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided as a complement to financial measures reported in GAAP because management uses these non-GAAP financial measures when assessing and identifying operational trends. In management's opinion, these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and other users of PTC's financial statements by providing greater transparency into the historical and projected operating performance of PTC and the company's future outlook. Non-GAAP financial measures are not an alternative for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Quantitative reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to their respective closest equivalent GAAP financial measures are included in the table below.
ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
BLA: Biologics License Application
CHMP: Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
DMD: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
EMA: European Medicines Agency
FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
PKU: Phenylketonuria
R&D: Research and Development
SG&A: Selling, General and Administrative
SMA: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
PTC will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter corporate updates and financial results today at 4:30 pm ET and can be access by dialing (877) 303-9216 (domestic) or (973) 935-8152 (international) five minutes prior to the start of the call and providing the passcode 9963177. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the investor relations section of the PTC website at www.ptcbio.com. A webcast replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call and will be archived on the company's website for 30 days following the call.
PTC is a science-driven, global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines that provide benefits to patients with rare disorders. PTC's ability to globally commercialize products is the foundation that drives investment in a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines and our mission to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients who have an unmet medical need. The company's strategy is to leverage its strong scientific expertise and global commercial infrastructure to maximize value for its patients and other stakeholders. To learn more about PTC, please visit us at www.ptcbio.com and follow us on Facebook, on Twitter at @PTCBio, and on LinkedIn.
+1 (908) 300-0691
+1 (908) 912-9406
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this release, other than statements of historic fact, are forward-looking statements, including the information provided under the heading "PTC Reaffirms 2022 Financial Guidance", including with respect to (i) 2022 total revenue guidance, (ii) 2022 net product revenue guidance for the DMD franchise and (iii) 2022 GAAP and non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expense guidance, and statements regarding: the future expectations, plans and prospects for PTC, including with respect to the expected timing of clinical trials and studies, availability of data, regulatory submissions and responses and other matters; expectations with respect to PTC's gene therapy platform, including any regulatory submissions and manufacturing capabilities; advancement of PTC's joint collaboration program in SMA, including any regulatory submissions, commercialization or royalty or milestone payments; PTC's expectations with respect to the licensing, regulatory submissions and commercialization of its products and product candidates; PTC's strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs; and the objectives of management. Other forward-looking statements may be identified by the words, "guidance", "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "target," "potential," "will," "would," "could," "should," "continue," and similar expressions.
PTC's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements it makes as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those related to: expectations with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic and related response measures and their effects on PTC's business, operations, clinical trials, regulatory submissions and approvals, and PTC's collaborators, contract research organizations, suppliers and manufacturers; the outcome of pricing, coverage and reimbursement negotiations with third party payors for PTC's products or product candidates that PTC commercializes or may commercialize in the future; expectations with respect to PTC's gene therapy platform, including any regulatory submissions and potential approvals, manufacturing capabilities and the potential financial impact and benefits of its leased biologics manufacturing facility and the potential achievement of development, regulatory and sales milestones and contingent payments that PTC may be obligated to make; PTC's ability to utilize results from Study 041, a randomized, 18-month, placebo-controlled clinical trial of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD followed by an 18-month open-label extension, to support a marketing approval for Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD in the United States; expectations with respect to the commercialization of Evrysdi under our SMA collaboration; PTC's ability to maintain its marketing authorization of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD in Brazil, Russia, the European Economic Area (EEA) and other regions, including whether the European Medicines Agency (EMA) determines in future annual renewal cycles that the benefit-risk balance of Translarna authorization supports renewal of such authorization; PTC's ability to complete Study 041, which is a specific obligation to continued marketing authorization in the EEA; expectations with respect to the commercialization of Tegsedi and Waylivra; the enrollment, conduct and results of PTC's clinical trial for emvododstat for COVID-19; significant business effects, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions; changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies; the eligible patient base and commercial potential of PTC's products and product candidates; PTC's scientific approach and general development progress; PTC's ability to satisfy its obligations under the terms of the lease agreement for its leased biologics manufacturing facility; the sufficiency of PTC's cash resources and its ability to obtain adequate financing in the future for its foreseeable and unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditures; and the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of PTC's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as any updates to these risk factors filed from time to time in PTC's other filings with the SEC. You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.
As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. There are no guarantees that any product will receive or maintain regulatory approval in any territory, or prove to be commercially successful, including Translarna, Emflaza, Evrysdi, Tegsedi, Waylivra or PTC-AADC.
The forward-looking statements contained herein represent PTC's views only as of the date of this press release and PTC does not undertake or plan to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in plans, prospects, assumptions, estimates or projections, or other circumstances occurring after the date of this press release except as required by law.
View original content:
SOURCE PTC Therapeutics, Inc. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/03/ptc-therapeutics-provides-corporate-update-reports-first-quarter-financial-results/ | 2022-05-03T20:47:46Z |
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today published its first quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results in a letter to shareholders, which is now posted to the Investor Relations section of the website.
As previously announced, the company will host a conference call today, August 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The dial in numbers for the conference are (U.S.) (646) 307-1963 and (International) (800) 715-9871. Please reference conference ID 7626718.
Participants can also listen to the live webcast from the Investor Relations section of the website. The call will be archived and available on the site for approximately one month immediately following the conference call.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Copyright © 2022 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
View original content:
SOURCE Viasat, Inc. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/viasat-releases-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2023-financial-results/ | 2022-08-08T20:59:53Z |
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a product to ensure that an underground flexible drainage pipe remains free and clear of any debris that would reduce water flow or clog the piping," said an inventor, from High Point, N.C., "so I invented the PROTECTOR PIPE CAP PRO. My design would aid in the prevention of water from accumulating and affecting a structure's foundation."
The patent-pending invention prevents debris buildup within underground flexible corrugated drainage tubing. In doing so, it helps to prevent flooded foundations due to clogged drainage piping. As a result, it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a simple and functional design that is easy to attach so it is ideal for households and businesses. Additionally, a prototype/model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CNC-816, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE InventHelp | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/inventhelp-inventor-develops-protective-caps-underground-piping-cnc-816/ | 2022-08-15T15:50:01Z |
Which Persian rugs are best?
Persian rugs come from a long cultural tradition of carpet weaving in Iran. These gorgeous rugs are known for their intricate patterns and heirloom quality. Whether you’re decorating a contemporary or vintage-style home, a Persian carpet is the perfect area rug for any room in the house. With a luxurious texture underfoot, you’re sure to feel like royalty everywhere you walk.
Which Persian rug you choose comes down to a few factors: how you style your home and how large of a rug you need. That said, you can’t go wrong with the Luxe Weavers Distressed Cream Area Rug.
What to know before you buy a Persian rug
What is a Persian rug?
These beautiful carpets are characterized by their complex geometric patterns and motifs. Typical Persian rugs have a center region cast in rich color with tendril-like designs in it. This field can take up the whole carpet or be framed within one or more large borders. The patterns and images woven into Persian rugs come from tribal or Islamic tradition and require considerable planning and master craftsmanship.
Types of Persian rugs
Dating back over 2,500 years, Persian rugs are made from hundreds of different patterning and weaving traditions. The following three categories are by no means comprehensive but give a general idea of what aesthetic to expect from Persian rugs and other rugs inspired by them:
- Tribal: Tribal rugs are made from patterns passed down within the various ethnic and tribal groups of Iran, each with their own history and tradition. Patterns range from symmetric to asymmetric on wool or cotton.
- Village: These rugs are traditionally made and sold in local markets. They have less complex designs than city carpets, and they’re smaller. Because they’re made without a reference pattern, they’re more stylized and often have a few idiosyncrasies woven in.
- City: These are mass-produced rugs sold as examples of the highest quality crafted by centuries of honed skill. Larger and intricate, city rugs have one border and can be woven from wool or silk.
How to style a Persian rug
Despite their ornate appearance, a Persian rug can fit into even the most austere of interior design schemes. When considerably worn or aged, a Persian rug adds a touch of patinated texture to your home. Limited color palettes are best for minimal or modern decors. If you’re lavishing your room in antique sophistication, deep, saturated colors and complex designs are the go-to aesthetic.
What to look for in a quality Persian rug
Color
Persian rugs are commonly a mixture of deep reds and blues, with red serving as the dominant color of the whole carpet. If you don’t want something so vivid and primary, look for carpets that use the spectrum of colors around red and blue, such as rust orange, turquoise and even warm beiges. Aging and artificial aging are also great ways to tone down a Persian rug’s colors.
Material
- Wool: Most Persian rugs are wool. This high-quality material is durable and soft. Look for Kork or Kurk wool, which is premium wool taken from sheep grown in Central Asia.
- Cotton: A cheaper alternative to wool or silk, cotton is a little less durable but easy to clean.
- Silk: Identifiable by its satiny sheen, silk is one of the finest materials found in Persian rugs. These are the most expensive and require professional cleaning.
- Synthetic: Many retailers use materials like polyester and viscose to mass-produce their own interpretations of Persian rugs. If you’re looking for that aesthetic on a budget and don’t mind the inauthenticity, synthetic Persian carpets are a solid choice.
Size
The size of the rug you choose depends on which room you’re putting it in. Persian rugs can be quite large, but smaller options are great for hallways, vestibules and other spaces. For larger area rugs, you’ll want to think about the space you’re trying to fill. Rugs are best sized as a means to divide a room up. For example, a rug just large enough for a couch, chairs and coffee table creates a space for gathering by bringing these disparate pieces of furniture together.
How much you can expect to spend on a Persian rug
While an authentic Persian rug could set you back thousands of dollars and is quite difficult to get, a quality Persian-inspired or Oriental rug can easily be purchased for $80-$300.
Persian rug FAQ
What’s the difference between Persian and Oriental rugs?
A. Persian rugs are rugs made solely in Iran or by the various nomadic ethnic groups from the region. Oriental rugs are a similar visual style of rug produced around the world.
How do I care for my Persian rug?
A. Whether authentic or Persian-inspired, upkeep is crucial. Make sure to dust off your carpet regularly, and wash it according to its material requirements. It’s always a good bet to test a small portion of the carpet with soap and water before washing the whole thing; you don’t want to find that the dyes come right off when doing the whole thing. Lastly, never wash a silk carpet yourself. Get it professionally cleaned.
What’s the best Persian rug to buy?
Top Persian rug
Luxe Weavers Distressed Cream Area Rug
What you need to know: A refined and aged take on the Persian rug, this beige and turquoise carpet looks great in boho and minimalist decors.
What you’ll love: This store offers a number of Persian-inspired rugs. Each is artificially aged for a soft-colored, patinated look. They’re available in many different sizes from small foyer rugs to long runners and large area rugs. These rugs are synthetic, so they’re easy to clean.
What you should consider: This doesn’t have the fringe of an authentic Persian rug.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Persian rug for the money
nuLOOM Gracie Machine-Washable Distressed Medallion Area Rug
What you need to know: With a design inspired by the traditional Persian medallion motif, this distressed rug features subtle coloration for seamless integration in your modern home.
What you’ll love: Made from polyester, this nuLOOM carpet is as close as you can get to an authentic Persian rug on a budget. Its stitched edges retain that frayed look and the detailing recalls the aesthetic of village rugs. It’s 4 by 6 feet, so it’s best as an area rug in a living room, dining room or bedroom. The nonslip backing eliminates the need for a carpet pad.
What you should consider: This rug has a low pile, so it won’t be soft and plush underfoot.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Safavieh Vintage Hamadan Collection Persian Nonshedding Area Rug
What you need to know: Woven in luscious reds and blues, the Safavieh Persian-inspired rug is a stunning statement piece for any living or dining room.
What you’ll love: Featuring a geometric pattern, this carpet evokes an antique aesthetic with a contemporary vibe. It’s synthetic, so you can clean it easily without worrying about stains. The pattern comes in a few color options, including monotones. The size ranges available are near infinite.
What you should consider: Some feel the pattern isn’t as clear in real life as it is in the photos. Specifically, fuzzy, desaturated areas were noted by a few customers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals.
Karl Daum writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | https://cw33.com/reviews/br/home-br/decor-br/best-persian-rug/ | 2022-04-09T14:11:43Z |
GlenOak's Tommy Rice, Perry's Kendal Fisher named Federal League track and field athletes of the year
Division I state champions Tommy Rice of GlenOak and Kendal Fisher of Perry have been named the Federal League's track and field athletes of the year.
Rice won the boys 3,200-meter run at this month's state meet. His winning time of 9:05.46 ranks No. 2 all-time in Stark County history.
Fisher won a state title in the girls pole vault. Her winning jump of 13 feet, 2 1/4 inches also ranks No. 2 all-time in the county.
Jackson's Rick Neitzelt was voted the league's girls coach of the year. In his 47th and final season, Neitzelt guided the Polar Bears to league, district and regional titles and a program-best third-place finish at state.
GlenOak's Scott Ferrell was named boys coach of the year. After an 0-2 start, Ferrell led the Golden Eagles to a Federal League meet team title and a share of the overall league championship. They were also district champions.
ALL-FEDERAL LEAGUE TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
BOYS
First team
3,200-meter relay: GlenOak (Tesfaye Young, Corder Houk, Tommy Rice Matthew Tschantz)
110 hurdles: Garrett Laubacher, Perry
100: Caleb Ruffin, McKinley
800 relay: McKinley (BriRell Pinkney, Brazhion Marshall, Colin Ruffin, Caleb Ruffin)
1,600: Tommy Rice, GlenOak
400 relay: McKinley (Da'Vontz Lewis, Brazhion Marshall, Davion Winston, Caleb Ruffin)
400: Colin Ruffin, McKinley
300 hurdles: Justin Lackey, Jackson
800: Noah Johnson, Hoover
200: Brazhion Marshall, McKinley
3,200: Tommy Rice, GlenOak
1,600 relay: Jackson (Kevin James, Will Prato, Cole Dobina, Max Murray)
Pole vault: Jagger Foxx, Perry
Long jump: Michael Davis, GlenOak
High jump: Roddric Mack, Hoover
Shot put: Steve Arnold, Hoover
Discus: Steve Arnold, Hoover
Athlete of the Year: Tommy Rice, GlenOak
Coach of the Year: Scott Ferrell, GlenOak
Second team
3,200-meter relay: Hoover (Jacob Craig, Noah Johnson, Zavier Medina, Blaze Fichter)
110 hurdles: Braedon Paolini, GlenOak
100: Colin Ruffin, McKinley
800 relay: GlenOak (Michael Davis, Cole Greenwood, Logan Scott, Dylan Patterson)
1,600: Noah Johnson, Hoover
400 relay: GlenOak (Michael Davis, Logan Scott, Dylan Patterson, Cole Greenwood
400: Kevin James, Jackson
300 hurdles: Braedon Paolini, GlenOak
800: Will Prato, Jackson
200: Brenden Craig, Jackson
3,200: Connor Reed, Perry
1,600 relay: GlenOak (Jordan Hess, Wesley Marsden, Braedon Paolini, Matthew Tschantz)
Pole vault:Layne Studer, GlenOak
Long jump: Dylan Snyder, Lake
High jump: Geno Kelley, GlenOak
Shot put: Briar Recktenwalt, Perry
Discus: Jake Lovell, Jackson
Honorable metnion
3,200-meter relay: Jackson (Josh Huzyak, Sean McNulty, Carson Reed, Will Prato)
110 hurdles: Hunter Ross, Hoover
100: Michael Davis, GlenOak
800 relay: Perry (Bryce Davis, Joel Brown, Garrett Laubacher, Carson Basham)
1,600: Theo Papas, Green
400 relay: Perry (Bryee Davis, Deandre Church, Joel Brown, Carson Basham
400: Austin Rambaud, Hoover
300 hurdles: Garrett Laubacher, Perry
800: Josiah King, Lake
200: Zander Bugara, Hoover
3,200: Eli Ilg, Jackson
1,600 relay: Hoover (Austin Rambaud, Noah Johnson, Nestor Nshimiye, Zavier Medina)
Pole vault: Colton Hanlon, Lake
Long jump: Garrett Laubacher, Perry
High jump: Zachary Nosky, Jackson
Shot put: Michael Shimek, Hoover
Discus: Conner Teter, GlenOak
GIRLS
First team
3,200-meter relay: Jackson (Sofia Istnick, Gianna Hudas, Olivia Huzyak, Kailey Zagst)
100 hurdles: Robbaniquea Blakely, McKinley
100: Kendal Fisher, Perry
800 relay: GlenOak (Milana Leahy, Addison Hamm, Jenna Delp, Sydney Stepanovich)
1,600: Sofia Istnick, Jackson
400 relay: Perry (Camille Neutzling, Grace Nelligan, Regan Elliott, Kendal Fisher)
400: Amahrie Harsh, Hoover
300 hurdles: Camille Neutzling, Perry
800: Kailey Zagst, Jackson
200: Kendal Fisher, Perry
3,200: Kailey Zagst, Jackson
1,600 relay: Green (Molly Rutherford, Gracie Rudziak, Anne Shroyer, Payton Pianelli)
Pole vault: Kendal Fisher, Perry
Long jump: Tabea Oldenburg, Lake
High jump: Leena Patibandla, Jackson
Shot put: Maggie Hofner, Jackson
Discus: Jessica Rhodes, Lake
Seated 100: Elena Knowles, GlenOak
Seated 400: Elena Knowles, GlenOak
Seated 800: Elena Knowles, GlenOak
Seated shot put: Elena Knowles, GlenOak
Athlete of the Year: Kendal Fisher, Perry
Coach of the Year: Rick Neitzelt, Jackson
Second team
3,200-meter relay: Green (Anne Shroyer, Sydney Lutz, Olivia Fortner, Avery Price)
100 hurdles: Camille Neutzling, Perry
100: Amahrie Harsh, Hoover
800 relay: Jackson (Reese Migge, Lindsey Lemus, Kaylee Lusk, Kayla Kelley)
1,600: Chloe Dostal, Perry
400 relay: GlenOak (Milana Leahy, Sydney Stepanovich, Natalie Bisesi, Jenna Delp)
400: Allea Graves, McKInley
300 hurdles: Jersie Papacostas, Perry
800: Chloe Dostal, Perry
200: Amahrie Harsh, Hoover
3,200: Parker Green, Green
1,600 relay: Jackson (Reese Migge, Kaylee Lusk, Addy Gmerek, Lindsey Lemus)
Pole vault: Izzy Bernard, Jackson
Long jump: McKenna Shane, Perry
High jump: Delaun Dabney, McKinley
Shot put: Jessica Rhodes, Lake
Discus: Leena Patibandla, Jackson
Honorable mention
3,200-meter relay: GlenOak (Jada Ames, Sophia Ngetich, Kaitlyn Esporite, Addison Hamm)
100 hurdles: Kyla Miller, Lake
100: Kayla Kelley, Jackson
800 relay: McKInley (Alexys Sterling, Aniah Culler, Delaun Dabney, Allea Graves)
1,600: Daniella Scheffler, Lake
400 relay: McKinley (Alexys Sterling, Delaun Dabney, Aniah Culler, Leah Cameron)
400: Payton Pianelli, Green
300 hurdles: Kaylee Kunes, Lake
800: Avery Price, Green
200: Sydney Stepanovich, GlenOak
3,200: Sierra Delahanty, Lake
1,600 relay: GlenOak (Sophia Ngetich, Addison Hamm, Sydney Stepanovich, Jenna Delp)
Pole vault: Natalie Bisesi, GlenOak
Long jump: Jenna Delp, GlenOak
High jump: Leah Cameron, McKinley
Shot put: Madeline Swartz, Lake
Discus: Maggie Hofner, Jackson | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/high-school/track-field/2022/06/15/tommy-rice-glenoak-kendal-fisher-perry-federal-league-track-and-field-athletes-of-the-year/7628427001/ | 2022-06-15T12:01:43Z |
Mickey Gilley, country singer who helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightspots, has died. He was 86.
Gilley died Saturday in Branson, Missouri, where he helped run the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre. He had been performing as recently as last month, but was in failing health over the past week.
“He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side,” according a statement from Mickey Gilley Associates.
Gilley — cousin of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis — opened Gilley’s, “the world’s largest honky tonk,” in Pasadena, Texas, in the early 1970s. By mid-decade, he was a successful club owner and had enjoyed his first commercial success with “Room Full of Roses.” He began turning out country hits regularly, including “Window Up Above,” “She’s Pulling Me Back Again” and the honky-tonk anthem “Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time.”
Overall, he had 39 Top 10 country hits and 17 No. 1 songs. He received six Academy of Country Music Awards, and also worked on occasion as an actor, with appearances on “Murder She Wrote,” “The Fall Guy,” “Fantasy Island” and “The Dukes of Hazzard.”
“If I had one wish in life, I would wish for more time,” Gilley told The Associated Press in March 2001 as he celebrated his 65th birthday. Not that he’d do anything differently, the singer said.
“I am doing exactly what I want to do. I play golf, fly my airplane and perform at my theater in Branson, Missouri,” he said. “I love doing my show for the people.”
Meanwhile, the giant nightspot’s attractions, including its famed mechanical bull, led to the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy,” starring John Travolta and Debra Winger and regarded by many as a countrified version of Travolta’s 1977 disco smash, “Saturday Night Fever.” The film inspired by Gilley’s club was based on an Esquire article by Aaron Latham about the relationship between two regulars at the club.
“I thank John Travolta every night before bed for keeping my career alive,” Gilley told the AP in 2002. “It’s impossible to tell you how grateful I am for my involvement with ‘Urban Cowboy.’ That film had a huge impact on my career, and still does.”
The soundtrack included such hits as Johnny Lee’s “Lookin’ for Love,” Boz Scaggs’ “Look What You’ve Done for Me” and Gilley’s “Stand by Me.” The movie turned the Pasadena club into an overnight tourist draw and popularized pearl snap shirts, longneck beers, the steel guitar and mechanical bulls across the country.
But the club shut down in 1989 after Gilley and his business partner Sherwood Cryer feuded over how to run the place. A fire destroyed it soon after.
An upscale version of the old Gilley’s nightclub opened in Dallas in 2003. In recent years, Gilley moved to Branson.
He was married three times, most recently to Cindy Loeb Gilley. He had four children, three with his first wife, Geraldine Garrett, and one with his second, Vivian McDonald.
A Natchez, Mississippi, native, Gilley grew up poor, learning boogie-woogie piano in Ferriday, Louisiana, alongside Lewis and fellow cousin Jimmy Swaggart, the future evangelist. Like Lewis, he would sneak into the windows of Louisiana clubs to listen to rhythm and blues. He moved to Houston to work construction but played the local club scene at night and recorded and toured for years before catching on in the ‘70s.
Gilley had suffered health problems in recent years. He underwent brain surgery in August 2008 after specialists diagnosed hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by an increase in fluid in the cranium. Gilley had been suffering from short-term memory loss, and credited the surgery with halting the onset of dementia.
He underwent more surgery in 2009 after he fell off a step, forcing him to cancel scheduled performances in Branson. In 2018, he sustained a fractured ankle and fractured right shoulder in an automobile accident.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/07/mickey-gilley-country-singer-who-helped-inspire-urban-cowboy-dies-86/ | 2022-05-07T21:42:52Z |
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center in Bangkok, Thailand has achieved Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA).
A subsidiary of Bumrungrad International Hospital, VitalLife strives to provide personalized medicine that not only promotes health, but also encourages illness prevention and aging resilience initiatives for anti-aging to help people feel younger, look better and live longer. Established in 2001, its dedicated and experienced team of professionals have a proven track record of success with customers from over 150 different countries.
According to Dr. Narinthorn Surasinthon, Chief Operating Officer at VitalLife, "All procedures and treatments offered by VitalLife are supported by evidence-based medicine. This allows us to provide our patients with precise and effective medical treatments that are fully personalized to their unique physical and mental characteristics. We chose GHA's Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience as it demonstrates to international patients that we are committed to ensuring their satisfaction and well-being at every contact point along the patient journey."
Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) was established with the goal of enhancing the patient experience for medical travelers across the entire Medical Travel Care Continuum. GHA's Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience helps organizations to strengthen and sustain a robust medical travel program and recognize its excellence in compliance with best practices in patient experience and business practices impacting the medical travel patient.
The value for hospitals and clinics that achieve certification includes:
- Implementing best practices as a foundation for an efficient and productive medical travel program;
- Validating the quality and performance of the medical travel program regarding patient experience and sustainable business practices;
- Increasing visibility to international patients and buyers;
- Enhancing the patient experience across the organization's Medical Travel Care Continuum;
- Demonstrating commitment to excellence in the management and delivery of medical travel services.
Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience is a good choice for organizations that already have or may not have a clinical/patient safety accreditation or certification.
Ms. Renée-Marie Stephano, GHA's Interim Chief Executive Officer stated, "The patient experience is a key factor of a healthcare provider's ability to attract and retain patients. When patients trust providers, they develop a stronger sense of loyalty to the organization. GHA's Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience assists organizations in building patient trust, by demonstrating that the organization has implemented procedures and protocols that meet the unique needs and expectations of traveling patients. We congratulate VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center, one of the region's premier wellness centers, for achieving GHA Certification for Excellence and for its commitment to supporting the needs of medical and wellness tourism patients."
About VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center:
Established in 2001, The VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center incorporates health promotion/illness prevention, aesthetic and dermatological interventions to maximize patient health and beauty from the inside out. VitalLife strives to use the most up to date technology in order to support advanced cutting-edge treatment options.
About Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA):
Founded in 2016, Global Healthcare Accreditation is the only accrediting body focused solely on medical travel and well-being services. GHA's international standards and professional norms for medical travel were developed in consultation with leading global experts in the industry, including providers, insurers, and employers committed to establish best practices in medical tourism, health tourism, and well-being, which support providers in validating quality and patient experience, increasing visibility, and implementing a sustainable business model for providers along the entire medical travel care continuum. GHA received ISQua's International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA) accreditation in 2019.
Organizations interested in contacting Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) can make a request at info@ghaccreditation.com | www.GlobalHealthcareAccreditation.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Global Healthcare Accreditation | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/30/vitallife-achieves-ghas-certification-excellence-medical-travel-patient-experience/ | 2022-08-30T10:20:10Z |
(NewsNation) — On July 1, the universal free school lunch will be no more.
The federal pandemic-era waivers that provided free meals to all students, regardless of economic status, is expiring June 30.
Since former President Donald Trump signed the COVID-19 aid package in 2020, 10 million additional children have been able to eat free school meals regularly. Millions more received after-school dinners and families were given the additional flexibility to pick up meals for their kids.
Katie Wilson, executive director of Urban School Food Alliance, discussed what the expiration of the lunch program will mean for schools and students during an appearance on NewsNation’s “Morning in America.”
“Families are gonna have a shock to the system,” Wilson said. “As if things aren’t hard enough with rising prices and trying to keep everything in track, trying to go back to work.”
A lot of families rely on the program. For some, they are grateful for the convenience, but for others, this is the only food they’ll get, Wilson said.
“All of a sudden, in the middle of the summer meals program, we’re going to have no school meals for these children unless we identify what their income level is at their family setting,” Wilson said. “So this is gonna be, for us, catastrophic.”
According to Wilson, Urban School Food Alliance represents the 18 largest cities in the country with numerous sites across each city.
A lot of small, faith-based, community-based organizations also do summer meals,” Wilson said “And a lot of them have said, no, not this year, because it’s just not stable enough for us.”
The organizations don’t know whether they’re going to be able to feed all children or not.
“So for the children that come to these sites,” Wilson said, “it’s going to be catastrophic.”
School districts are still seeing severe supply chain issues, according to Wilson.
“We don’t know if a truck is gonna come and if it comes, you don’t know what’s on it,” she said.
Wilson said districts are seeing a 40% to 75% increase in costs as the federal reimbursement rate is declining.
“Right now with the waivers, we’re getting a much higher reimbursement rate, which is helping to cover that cost,” she said. “It’s helping the school district to reset and come back financially from all of this, but on July 1, that’s another thing that will happen, is that the reimbursement rate will also go down about 40 cents a meal. So this is gonna be really difficult for the school district to continue to do business.”
In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals, putting an estimated $750 million more into school meal programs across the nation this year.
“It sounds like a great number, but it is for a variety of things,” Wilson said. “There’s certain constraints that come with that. So each district will get a little bit of something, but it’s not near enough to make sure that all of the children in the United States that need food right now are going to get food once these waivers are gone.”
Watch the full interview with Katie Wilson in the video player at the top of the page. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/federal-free-school-meal-waivers-set-to-expire-june-30/ | 2022-06-12T19:52:39Z |
Where to go this summer: 11 top destinations
By Jane Levere, CNN
It’s looking like this summer will be a travel season to remember, especially following the Covid-stricken summers of 2020 and 2021.
“Not only are we seeing exponential travel enthusiasm, we are also anticipating some amazing new summer experiences, events and offerings,” said Carole-Anne Hughs Wood, director of marketing for Embark Beyond, a New York-based luxury travel agency.
New York, Disney World and the United Kingdom, which is celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, all have great things going on.
“The excitement this summer to get out and experience the world, both near and far from home, certainly feels unprecedented,” she added.
Andrew Steinberg, a luxury travel agent affiliated with Ovation Travel Group, said summer travel bookings are like “the floodgates have opened. People have been trapped inside for a long time, they’ve been watching things online. Netflix subscription numbers are down now — people want experiences, to touch and feel real life again.”
Here are some of the many experiences in destinations around the world that can offer the joy of travel again this summer:
Australia
While it’s winter Down Under, the northern part of Australia has weather temperate enough for outdoor activities.
Destinations like Cairns, the gateway to Queensland’s tropical north; the seaside village of Port Douglas; and Hamilton Island will be mild enough to swim and to experience the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Another must-see here: The Whitsundays, an archipelago of 74 tropical islands off the Queensland coast, next to the reef.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where the great, red sandstone monolith formerly known as Ayers Rock is located, is also a great spot this time of year.
Singapore
One of the world’s smallest and most densely populated countries, Singapore is made up of one main island and over 60 smaller ones off the coast of the Malay Peninsula.
Don’t let its size deter you — myriad activities await. The city is home to the island of Pulau Ubin, where diverse habitats and a variety of wildlife can be explored; and the Southern Ridges, a 6.2-mile stretch of green open spaces that span the hills of Singapore’s most popular parks and gardens.
Wellness treatments and massages can be found at the Deverana Spa at the Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore Hotel.
Dining and drinking options are endless, from the 49 restaurants cited on the 2021 Singapore Michelin Star list to multiple hawker centers serving inexpensive, local comfort food.
Israel
A holy land for many of the world’s religions, Israel offers many fascinating attractions.
These include the beachfront resort of Eilat, on the Red Sea; the Dead Sea; and the mountain fortress of Masada, stronghold of the Jews in their war against the Romans.
Other must-sees in this small country, approximately the same size as the state of New Jersey, are the holy city of Jerusalem; Tel Aviv, a bustling, cosmopolitan, Mediterranean city; and the Sea of Galilee, the site of the New Testament bible story of Jesus walking on water.
Israel is famous for its plentiful breakfasts featuring everything from vegetable salads, hummus, cheeses and fish to eggs, breads and pastries.
And for an especially wide variety of cuisines, there’s Tel Aviv, a melting pot of immigrants from dozens of countries. The five-star David Kempinski Tel Aviv, a new beachfront hotel that opened on the city’s boardwalk this spring, is getting rave reviews.
Greece
With few restrictions and an increasing number of direct flights to Greece from the US, this country, and particularly its islands, are especially attractive this summer.
Santorini and Mykonos often top travel bucket lists, while Crete, the largest Greek island, can be paired with either. Some of the most stunning Greek beaches are located in Zakynthos, while back on the mainland, the Peloponnese Peninsula is famous for its ancient ruins and modern-day wineries.
New hotels in Mykonos worth checking out include the Kalesma Mykonos and the Cali Mykonos, which is set to open in July. Katy Link, a Greece travel specialist at Embark Beyond, warns travelers to be wary of hotels here being sold on fake websites.
France
This always-popular European country is offering a wide variety of attractions and adventures this summer outside the capital of Paris. Opening next month in Marseille will be Cosquer Mediterranée, a full-scale replica of the prehistoric Cosquer cave, decorated with paintings and engravings.
Astronomy lovers can visit observatories in the southern French Alps’ International Dark Sky Reserve, France’s third and newest reserve; wine lovers can imbibe at the Bordeaux Wine Festival in June; and jazz aficionados can take in the Jazz à Juan festival in Antibes Juan-les-Pins in July, featuring John Legend, Trombone Shorty and Van Morrison.
Great Britain
The celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, which began in February, continues through the early fall. Special events on June 2 will include the Queen’s Birthday Parade in London and the lighting of beacons at Buckingham Palace and throughout the UK.
The Tower of London is planting a colorful field of millions of flowers, the first permanent transformation of its moat into a new natural landscape. There also will be special exhibitions of portraits of the queen, her Coronation Dress and Robe of Estate, and outfits she worn to celebrate her Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees, at, respectively, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
Objects showcasing the queen’s love for animals and the great outdoors also will be on display at her country house of Sandringham.
Panama
The most famous of this Central American country’s attractions is, of course, the Panama Canal, considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world and built in the early 20th century to decrease travel time for ships between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Nearby, the old quarter of Panama City, Casco Viejo, dates back to 1673 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nature lovers will enjoy Baru Volcano National Park in the province of Chiriqui. The volcano is the 12th highest peak in Central America and touted as the only place in the world where, on a clear day, you can see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at the same time.
And at Coiba National Park, off the Pacific Coast in the Gulf of Chiriqui, visitors can find tremendous biological diversity, as well as world-class diving. They may want to stay overnight here at Islas Secas, a private-island eco-resort.
Great Lakes
Viking River Cruises this month is launching a new expedition ship, the Octantis, the company’s first ship dedicated to adventure cruising.
It will accommodate 378 passengers and feature lecture and fitness centers; outdoor terrace; spa; pools; modern, classic Scandinavian design; a lab where passengers can participate in the ship’s scientific research; four restaurants; and two submarines, each seating six.
Great Lakes itineraries, sailing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, to Milwaukee, still available for booking as of press time will sail in late May and late June and in early and mid-September.
Walt Disney World
This legendary destination — which will continue its 50th anniversary celebration that began last October through March 2023 — is offering several new attractions.
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is billed as a two-night, immersive adventure where travelers can live “a bespoke experience and journey further into a Star Wars adventure” than they ever dreamed possible.
After arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort terminal, they will board a launch pod and rendezvous with the 100-cabin Halcyon starcruiser, where they can interact with characters and dine on exotic galactic cuisine. Travelers can also wield a lightsaber; explore the ship’s bridge, systems and controls; visit its engineering room; and take an exclusive transport to the planet Batuu.
Also launching this month in World Discovery at Epcot is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, a coaster that will rotate 360 degrees and invite visitors to participate in “an intergalactic chase through space and time with the Guardians of the Galaxy.”
New York
As always, the Big Apple is welcoming visitors with new hotels. Opening in midtown Manhattan last month was the Hard Rock Hotel New York on West 48th Street, which pays homage to the recording studios and music stores that once lined this street by offering live music across all public spaces.
It also offers a bar and lounge on the 34th floor; a New York Yankee-themed steakhouse; a Rock Shop; and guest-curated playlists.
Also in midtown, on Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, will be the luxurious Aman New York, opening August 2, an 83-suite hotel in the iconic Crown Building. This will feature Italian and Japanese restaurants; a wine library; garden terrace; jazz club with live performances; and a 24,800-square-foot spa with a 65-foot, indoor swimming pool.
Also slated to open in August is the Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York, which will blend “Parisian panache with Tribeca cool.” The property will feature 97 rooms and suites with French Art-Deco inspired design; an outpost of the historic French brasserie Fouquet’s; a spa; rooftop terrace and Cannes screening room.
And the Wall Street Hotel, a boutique luxury hotel, will open next month, housed in the early 20th-century Beaux Arts Tontine building.
Montreal
Montreal’s summer 2022 festival calendar is “packed to the brim,” says this Quebec city’s website.
Among its festivals will be the Festival Go Velo, for cyclists; the three-week-long Montreal Fringe Festival; the MURAL festival for international graffiti artists; a fireworks festival with participation by six world-class pyrotechnic companies; a jazz festival; an outdoor circus performer festival; Montreal Pride; and a fashion and design festival.
It’s also a city that swears by its bagels, so visitors will want to leave time open in their busy festival schedule to sample these. Top purveyors include rival bagel makers St-Viateur Bagel and Fairmount Bagel.
The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved. | https://localnews8.com/entertainment/cnn-style/2022/05/29/where-to-go-this-summer-11-top-destinations/ | 2022-05-29T14:52:30Z |
Josh Martin and Reggie Gooden's new venture kicks off on Aug. 1
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new, independent business management firm launched this week led by two of the Entertainment industry's leading professionals.
360 Business Management, as the name implies, is a one-stop shop for Hollywood's new elite—musicians, actors, agents, youtubers and other creatives.
Named to The Hollywood Reporter's acclaimed Power Business Managers list, longtime colleagues Josh Martin and Reggie Gooden will lead the new firm.
"Timely communication, 24/7 access and Partner-level expertise are the central pillars of 360 Business Management," said Gooden. "We take a proactive, hands-on approach to client service to ensure their affairs are handled appropriately."
Gooden, with 22 years of business experience in finance, accounting and entertainment, began his career as a performer and music producer. He spent his early years at Sony Music Studios in New York. Gooden has produced several projects for hip-hop artists, and he ran an independent record label. In 2018, Gooden moved from Baltimore to Los Angeles to focus his practice on business management for Entertainment professionals. Major clients following him to the new firm include super-producer and multi-Grammy nominee HARV, who co-produced "Peaches" by Justin Bieber, Grammy Award winning musical prodigy, Cory Henry and actress/industry mogul, Bella Thorne.
Martin's background includes working for a national accounting firm where he earned his Certified Public Account (CPA) designation. He has consulted clients with varying degrees of size and complexity, including large corporations, partnerships and their respective owners. Martin has advised a diverse group of clients in a multitude of industries and specialty niche markets. Clients following Martin to 360 Business Management include actors Gregg Sulkin and Jake Picking, actress/director Frankie Shaw and social media personality Cashnasty.
Beyond the traditional business and accounting services offered by the firm, Martin says the firm prioritizes finding opportunities for clients to generate revenue and market visibility.
"More than just accountants, we specialize in blazing trails and in connecting the dots for our clients. We regularly introduce clients to new opportunities to accelerate their revenue generation and career development."
360 Business Management advises musicians, actors, agents, youtubers and other creatives across the Entertainment industry. Led by industry veterans Reggie Gooden and Josh Martin, the independent business management firm headquartered at The Warner Center in Woodland Hills, California, prioritizes access and opportunities for clients every hour of the day, anytime of the year.
View original content:
SOURCE 360 Business Management | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/top-hollywood-business-advisors-launch-360-business-management/ | 2022-08-01T17:34:39Z |
Delivery mix-up: Stanley Cup trophy almost missed Colorado Avalanche victory parade
Published: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:21 PM EDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
DENVER (CNN) - Thanks to a delivery mix-up, the Stanley Cup trophy almost didn’t make it to Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche victory celebration.
Colorado couple Kit Karbler and Dmitri Rudenko said they weren’t expecting any deliveries when an SUV backed into their driveway the other day.
Rudenko said it looked familiar. So, he joked about it possibly being the Stanley Cup trophy, and the delivery driver told him it was indeed the championship trophy.
The trophy was supposed to go to the Avalanche team captain, but his home address was a digit from the couple’s residence.
The mix-up was quickly sorted out, but the couple said they were able to take a picture with the trophy.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/02/delivery-mix-up-stanley-cup-trophy-almost-missed-colorado-avalanche-victory-parade/ | 2022-07-02T01:29:22Z |
HOUSTON, June 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) was awarded a strategic contract to expand its health and human performance research and development (R&D) support of the 711th Human Performance Wing, a unit of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Under this 3-year $20 million contract, KBR will provide scientific support focused on airman readiness medical research. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract leverages KBR's existing R&D efforts at AFRL onto a new agreement with an increased scope of work.
Under the terms of the award, KBR will provide scientific and medical expertise to AFRL at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. KBR human health and performance specialists will investigate airmen readiness to include the biomedical impacts of air and space as well as cognitive and physiological performance. KBR will support aerospace physiology research in Wright-Patterson's new centrifuge and research altitude chambers facilities in Ohio, as well as Neurology, Operational Vision and Enroute Care studies.
"With professional services ranging from biomedical to health science, human research and laboratory management, the Air Force regularly works with KBR to pioneer advances in human performance and medicine," said Byron Bright, President of KBR Government Solutions U.S. "As a part of KBR's Zero Harm culture, the well-being of our service members is always top priority. Our team is excited to participate in this critical research to advance the military's understanding of the capabilities of the human body."
KBR has supported medical research and testing with a focus on human health and performance for more than 40 years. For the past 10 years, KBR at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, has been the lead test and evaluation provider for aircraft and personal high-altitude oxygen and protection systems within the industry and for the Department of Defense and NASA.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission-critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Visit www.kbr.com.
The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the significant adverse impacts on economic and market conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the company's ability to respond to the resulting challenges and business disruption; the recent dislocation of the global energy market;; the company's ability to manage its liquidity; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; changes in capital spending by the company's customers; the company's ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company's ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company's customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; the possibility of cyber and malware attacks; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.
KBR's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that KBR has identified that may affect the business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE KBR, Inc. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/11/kbr-conduct-medical-research-biomedical-impacts-airmen/ | 2022-07-11T11:34:52Z |
Rapha Capital BioVentures Fund I, LP (Rapha Capital), and Bigger Capital lead the financing.
VANCOUVER, BC and BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagin Medical Inc., ("Imagin" or the "Company"), a urologic oncology company, announces:
1. the acquisition of the enCAGE Coil™ Precision Ablation System for Prostate Cancer from TROD Medical NV, a Belgian company,
2. further to its press release of August 26, 2021, the closing of the previously announced convertible note, and
3. the opening of a new $7.25M Convertible Note to support the above-mentioned acquisition and the product's development.
Prostate ablation is a procedure used to treat prostate cancer. During a prostate ablation procedure, energy (such as heat, cold, lasers, or chemicals) is used to kill the cancer cells. The energy may also destroy some of the surrounding normal prostate tissue.
The enCAGE Coil device is a disposable focal therapy precision ablation device for prostate cancer that delivers bipolar radiofrequency energy through a distinctive "coil" electrode during a minimally invasive office-based procedure. The system allows the surgeon to pre-set precise ablation margins to target only the cancerous tissue, addressing the limitations of other forms of thermal ablation technologies for prostate cancer that risk damaging adjacent structures e.g., the erectile nerves that control urinary and sexual function.
The device has FDA 510(k) approval and has been used in 51 patients, including 20 patients who participated in a Phase II Trial, with results published in The Journal of Urology, April 2021. Dr. Clement Orczyk, Lead of Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy Program, UCL Hospitals in London, England, an Investigator for the trial and first author of the publication, commented "this technology is the most versatile and promising of the many I've evaluated for performing focal therapy of prostate cancer with accuracy and safety". Imagin will be refining the device based on this experience for commercialization.
By acquiring the enCAGE Coil, Imagin is strengthening its position as a urologic oncology company and expanding its portfolio of products to address prostate cancer. With close to 250,000 new cases diagnosed each year, prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among men after skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men. The enCAGE Coil™ device joins Imagin's lead product, the i/Blue™ Imaging System for bladder cancer, building out a best-in-class pipeline for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic cancers. "As a Urologist who has cared for patients with cancer over a 25-year career as a Professor and Urological Oncologic surgeon, I have a deep knowledge of the field and of the needs of patients with prostate and bladder cancer," said Dr. Kevin Slawin, Chairman of the Board of Imagin. "Our growing focus on bringing best-in-class technologies to patients in an outpatient setting is the culmination of my thoughts over my career as a leader in the field of Urologic Oncology on how to best care for these patients."
The aggregate cost to acquire the enCAGE Coil is US$2,500,000; which will be paid over time as certain developmental milestones are met.
- The initial payment, on closing, will be US$350,000 and US$150,000 of Imagin shares (based on a 10-day average price as of the date of closing). Of this, US$200,000 and all of the shares will be held in escrow pending transfer of all intellectual property to Imagin.
- The first milestone payment of US$500,000 will be made upon receipt of FDA 510(k) approval to the next trial phase or modification, through the payment of cash or issuance of Imagin shares, at Imagin's election.
- The second milestone payment of US$1,000,000 will be made upon receipt of FDA de novo approval, through the payment of cash or issuance of Imagin shares, at Imagin's election.
- The third milestone payment of US$250,000 will be made upon achieving sales of 1,000 BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) cases following 510(k) approval, through the payment of cash or issuance of Imagin shares, at Imagin's election.
- The fourth and final milestone payment of US$250,000 will be made upon achieving sales of 500 BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) cases following de novo approval, through the payment of cash or issuance of Imagin shares, at Imagin's election.
All share issuances will be based on a 10 day average price as of the time of issuance.
Concurrent with this acquisition, Imagin has opened a new convertible note offering totaling US $7.25 million to support the clinical development of the enCAGE Coil™ technology. The Convertible Note is being led by Rapha Capital BioVentures Fund I, LP (RCBVFI), managed by Rapha Capital and Dr. Slawin, M.D., and Bigger Capital, and has the following terms:
- The principal will be advanced in multiple tranches with an initial tranche of US$750,000 upon closing, followed by multiple tranches for the remaining US$6.5 million.
- The principal will bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum, payable on maturity or conversion.
- The principal and interest will be fully secured against the assets of the Company.
- The note will mature 24 months following the date of issue, unless earlier repurchased or converted.
- The principal and interest will automatically convert into common shares of the Company ("Shares") at US$0.40 per Share, upon Imagin completing an equity financing of at least US$2 million.
- Note purchasers will receive an aggregate 50,750,000 warrants (2.8X coverage) to acquire Shares of Imagin, exercisable at US $0.40 per Share for five years from the date of issue.
"We are excited to add the enCAGE Coil to Imagin's portfolio as we build our pipeline of products," said Jim Hutchens, President and CEO of Imagin. "This additional funding will support on-going product development and the Company's progress in bringing our products through the FDA approval process."
All securities issued in connection with the offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. These securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered or exempt therefrom.
The Company's lead product, the i/Blue™ Imaging System, uses state of the art technology that improves the utility of blue light imaging for visualizing bladder cancer. The i/Blue System contains a patented dual-view camera head that uses sophisticated optical filters to split the image into white light and blue light channels to display simultaneous, side-by-side white and blue light images on the monitor in real time without the need to toggle between the two images. The i/Blue System is designed to work with most endoscopes on the market, providing a more practical, cost-effective device that will make blue light cystoscopy more accessible to hospitals and patients.
The enCAGE Coil™ is a disposable focal therapy precision ablation device for prostate cancer that delivers bipolar radiofrequency energy through a distinctive coil electrode during minimally invasive office-based surgery. The system allows precise pre-set targeting of the cancer, avoiding total removal of the prostate and damage to the adjacent erectile nerves. The enCAGE coil addresses the limitations of other forms of prostate cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation and current focal therapy technologies, that lack the ability to precisely target only the cancer cells, risking damage to the remainder of the prostate and surrounding erectile nerves that can cause impaired urinary and sexual function.
Focal therapy of prostate cancer is a minimally invasive method to destroy more limited prostate cancers, in situ in the prostate, leaving the remainder of the prostate gland and surrounding important structures like the erectile nerves intact, reducing the risk of impaired urinary and sexual function as compared to other "whole-gland" directed therapies like surgery or radiation therapy. Using mpMRI fused with real-time ultrasound to target the tumor improves the precision of the technique. Current focal ablation modalities for prostate cancer are primarily thermal therapies, either freezing (cryotherapy) or heating (HIFU, single electrode RF, laser, water, steam, electricity). All suffer from the same challenges as the lesion grows from the center outward. The margin of cancer cell "kill" is indeterminate and difficult to precisely determine using thermocouples or imaging. Ablation therefore often extends beyond the area necessary to control the cancer in order to ensure complete cancer ablation. Important structures, often immediately adjacent to tumors, are therefore hard to preserve e.g. erectile nerves. enCAGE Coil™ is a bipolar radio frequency-based probe (bRF) enabling precision ablation, limited only to the edge of the outer coil. Thus the ablation margin is pre-set via treatment planning and placement of the "coil" electrodes, yielding 100% ablation within the ablation zone in conjunction with 100% tissue preservation beginning just outside the ablation zone. This allows complete ablation of tumor tissue with preservation of adjacent erectile nerves.
About Imagin Medical "Urologic Oncology Technologies Built for the Office" – Imagin Medical is building a best-in-class Urologic Oncology company developing proprietary technologies to better visualize and treat urologic cancers, including bladder and prostate cancer through minimally invasive surgery that can be performed in the Urologist's office. The Company believes its first product, the i/Blue Imaging System, with its advanced proprietary optics and light sensors, will greatly increase the efficiency and accuracy of detecting bladder cancer, helping to improve the surgical management of this disease. Imagin's follow-on product, the enCAGE Coil Prostate Cancer Precision Ablation System, a focal therapy bipolar radio frequency-based probe enabling precise pre-set margins. The enCAGE coil addresses the limitations of other forms of prostate cancer treatment that lack the ability to precisely target only the cancer cells, risking damage to the remainder of the prostate and surrounding erectile nerves that can cause impaired urinary and sexual function. Imagin's proprietary technologies are poised to expand patient access improve outcomes and quality of life. Learn more at www.imaginmedical.com.
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward- looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Specifically, there is no assurance that (i) the enCAGE Coil will work in the manner expected, (ii) any of the milestones referred above will be achieved in a timely manner, or at all, (ii) the Company will be successful in raising the required funds under the Convertible Note offering, or in any other manner. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Contacts:
Jim Hutchens, President & CEO jhutchens@imaginmedical.com
John Vacha, CFO
jvacha@imaginmedical.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Imagin Medical, Inc.; Rapha Capital Management, LLC | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/22/imagin-medical-announces-acquisition-encage-coil-precision-ablation-system-prostate-cancer-new-725m-convertible-note-finance-its-development/ | 2022-08-22T12:48:42Z |
Gunman in Montenegro kills 10 then shot dead by passerby
CETINJE, Montenegro (AP) — A man went on a shooting rampage in the streets of this western Montenegro city Friday, killing 10 people, including two children, before being shot dead by a passerby, officials said.
Montenegrin police chief Zoran Brdjanin said in a video statement shared with media that attacker was a 34-year-old man he identified only by his initials, V.B.
Brdjanin said the man used a hunting rifle to first shoot to death two children ages 8 and 11 and their mother, who lived as tenants in the attacker’s house in Cetinje’s Medovina neighborhood.
The shooter then walked into the street and randomly shot 13 more people, seven of them fatally, the chief said.
“At the moment, it is unclear what provoked V.B. to commit this atrocious act,” Brdjanin said.
Andrijana Nastic, the prosecutor coordinating the crime scene investigation, told journalists that the gunman was killed by a passerby and that a police officer was among the wounded. She said nine of those killed died at the scene and two died at a hospital where they were taken for surgery.
Cetinje, the seat of Montenegro’s former royal government, is 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of Podogrica, the current capital of the small Balkan nation.
Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic wrote on his Telegram channel that the incident was “an unprecedented tragedy” and urged the nation “to be, in their thoughts, with the families of the innocent victims, their relatives, friends and all the people of Cetinje.”
President Milo Djukanovic said on Twitter that he was “deeply moved by the news of the terrible tragedy” in Cetinje, calling for “solidarity” with the families who lost loved-ones in the incident.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/08/12/gunman-montenegro-kills-10-then-shot-dead-by-passerby/ | 2022-08-12T22:16:58Z |
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of patients of Avamere Health Services whose information may be have stolen in a recent data breach from January 2022 to March 2022.
Avamere is notifying patients that their personal information, including: names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account information, claims information, and/or diagnosis and medication information may have been stolen as part of a recent hack.
If you have received a recent notice of the data breach, it is possible that your personal medical information was compromised and is being offered for sale on the dark web.
If you wish to discuss this litigation, or if you have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this matter, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein by telephone at (800) 575-0735, via e-mail at gstone@whafh.com, or visit our website at www.whafh.com.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT CONTACT FORM
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP has extensive experience in the prosecution of consumer rights litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. Courts have repeatedly recognized the reputation and expertise of this firm and have appointed it to major positions in complex consolidated litigation.
Contact:
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
Gregory Stone, Director of Case and Financial Analysis
Carl Malmstrom, Esq., Partner
Email: gstone@whafh.com or malmstrom@whafh.com
Tel: (800) 575-0735 or (619) 239-4599
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
View original content:
SOURCE Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/05/wolf-haldenstein-adler-freeman-amp-herz-llp-avamere-health-services-data-breach-alert/ | 2022-08-05T13:54:58Z |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — President Joe Biden denounced white supremacy in a speech from Buffalo Tuesday, calling it “poison” to our county after a mass shooter killed 10 in a racist rampage.
Biden and the first lady touched down in Buffalo Tuesday morning and immediately headed to a memorial for the ten victims killed Saturday at Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Avenue. The Bidens then headed to the Delavan-Grider Community Center to privately meet with the families of the victims and speak to America.
The 46th president acknowledged the anger, pain and “black hole in your chest” that losing a loved one leaves. He honored the victims of the tragedy, reading their names and sharing stories of their lives.
“Jill and I bring you this message from deep in our nation’s soul. In America, evil will not win, I promise you. Hate will not prevail. And white supremacy will not have the last word,” Biden said.
“Evil did come to Buffalo and has come to all too many places. A manifesting gunman, who massacred innocent people in the name of hateful and perverse ideology, rooted in fear and racism. It’s taken so much. Ten lives cut short in a grocery store, three others wounded by a hateful individual.”
Biden pointed to other attacks in years past and called white supremacy a “poison.” He called on Americans to not stand on the sidelines, asking them to reject the ideology.
“White supremacy is a poison, it’s a poison, it really is, running through our body politic. It’s been allowed to fester and grow right in front of our eyes. No more. I mean no more,” he said.
“We need to say as clearly and forcefully as we can, the ideology of white supremacy has no place in America,” the president said. “Silence is complicity, we cannot remain silent.”
The president said that tragedy cannot be forever overcome, fully understood or prevent violence and radicalization, but said: “we can keep assault weapons off our streets.” He added that the country needs to stand up and have the courage to put an end to the “relentless” exploitation of the internet to mobilize terrorism.
“What happened here is simple and straightforward, terrorism. Domestic terrorism.”
The president firmly rejected “the great replacement theory,” the conspiracy to diminish and “replace” the influence of white people with nonwhite people. The president called it violence inflicted “in the service of hate and a vicious thirst for power.”
Biden said the hateful rampage of those like the Tops gunman represents a hate-filled minority, saying they cannot destroy the soul of the nation.
“Look, the American experiment and Democracy is in a range like it hasn’t been in my lifetime. It’s in danger this hour,” President Biden said. “Hate and fear are being given too much oxygen by those who pretend to love America, but don’t understand America.”
“Love thy neighbor as thy self, that’s the America that I know, that Jill knows,” the president added. “Now’s the time for the people of all races from every background to speak up as a majority in America and reject white supremacy.”
President Biden concluded his speech with a message to the families affected by the attack, “from your pain, may we find purpose to live life worthy of the loved ones you lost.”
Quoting a hymn from Psalm 91, Biden said, “And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.” The president added this is his wish for the country.
“Hold on to each other tightly, stick together. You’ll get through this and we’ll make Buffalo and the United States a better place to live than it is today.” | https://cw33.com/news/white-supremacy-is-a-poison-biden-urges-americans-to-not-stay-silent-after-buffalo-attack/ | 2022-05-17T20:20:06Z |
Scientists grow plants in lunar dirt, next stop moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — For the first time, scientists have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Researchers had no idea if anything would sprout in the harsh moon dirt and wanted to see if it could be used to grow food by the next generation of lunar explorers. The results stunned them.
“Holy cow. Plants actually grow in lunar stuff. Are you kidding me?” said Robert Ferl of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Ferl and his colleagues planted thale cress in moon soil returned by Apollo 11′s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and other moonwalkers. The good news: All of the seeds sprouted.
The downside was that after the first week, the coarseness and other properties of the lunar soil stressed the small, flowering weeds so much that they grew more slowly than seedlings planted in fake moon dirt from Earth. Most of the moon plants ended up stunted.
Results were published Thursday in Communications Biology.
The longer the soil was exposed to punishing cosmic radiation and solar wind on the moon, the worse the plants seemed to do. The Apollo 11 samples — exposed a couple billion years longer to the elements because of the Sea of Tranquility’s older surface — were the least conducive for growth, according to scientists.
“This is a big step forward to know that you can grow plants,” said Simon Gilroy, a space plant biologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who had no role in the study. “The real next step is to go and do it on the surface of the moon.”
Moon dirt is full of tiny, glass fragments from micrometeorite impacts that got everywhere in the Apollo lunar landers and wore down the moonwalkers’ spacesuits.
One solution might be to use younger geologic spots on the moon, like lava flows, for digging up planting soil. The environment also could be tweaked, altering the nutrient mixture or adjusting the artificial lighting,
Only 842 pounds of moon rocks and soil were brought back by six Apollo crews. Some of the earliest moon dust was sprinkled on plants under quarantine with the Apollo astronauts in Houston after returning from the moon.
Most of the lunar stash remained locked away, forcing researchers to experiment with simulated soil made of volcanic ash on Earth. NASA finally doled out 12 grams to the University of Florida researchers early last year, and the long-awaited planting took place last May in a lab.
NASA said the timing for such an experiment was finally right, with the space agency looking to put astronauts back on the moon in a few years.
The ideal situation would be for future astronauts to tap into the endless supply of available local dirt for indoor planting versus setting up a hydroponic, or all-water, system, scientists said.
“The fact that anything grew means that we have a really good starting point, and now the question is how do we optimize and improve,” said Sharmila Bhattacharya, NASA’s program scientist for space biology,
The Florida scientists hope to recycle their lunar soil later this year, planting more thale cress before possibly moving on to other vegetation.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/13/scientists-grow-plants-lunar-dirt-next-stop-moon/ | 2022-05-13T11:44:08Z |
LENEXA, Kan., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CommunityAmerica CUSO One, LLC and Copper Financial announced today that Amy Rush has joined the organization as General Counsel.
"Copper Financial has experienced immense growth in working with credit unions and helping members on the path to financial peace of mind," said Mike Haggerty, President and Chief Operating Officer of CommunityAmerica CUSO One, LLC, and President of Copper Financial. "In the face of ever-changing regulatory requirements, Rush's expertise and experience will help us ensure we're always on the cutting edge."
As General Counsel, Rush will provide legal advice to CUSO One's executive team on a variety of topics related to its financial services offerings. She will also collaborate with the executive team on business strategy and risk management, providing legal support to all entities under CUSO One. In addition, Rush will work with all of CommunityAmerica's CUSO entities. She is admitted to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas.
"Copper Financial is a dynamic leader providing credit union members access to essential financial services," said Rush, General Counsel of CommunityAmerica CUSO One, LLC and Copper Financial. "I am honored to join an organization that has such a deep appreciation for its clients' financial success."
Previously, Rush was employed by Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. where she was a Senior Vice President and served as Associate General Counsel of Regulatory Affairs. Her primary responsibility was to act as chief counsel for the retail wealth manager and the wholesale distributor. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Flourish Furnishings, and regularly speaks at industry conferences on topics such as vulnerable adult financial abuse, financial industry regulatory updates, and broker dealer/investment advisor regulatory matters.
Copper Financial ("CuFi") is an SEC-registered investment advisor, FINRA-registered Broker-Dealer, and state-registered insurance agency offering a breadth of investment and financial planning services to credit union members across the country. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of CommunityAmerica Credit Union, we understand the importance of meeting your members' unique needs wherever they are in their financial journey. Our fully digital experience and best-in-class technology platform allows members access to their accounts from anywhere at any time, and ensures the advisor and member have more time to focus on what matters—the path to financial peace of mind. Additionally, we are the only credit union-owned Broker-Dealer that offers special needs planning for families, further assisting credit unions in their mission to serve all their members' needs. To learn more about CuFi, visit cu.financial.
Media Contact:
Sabrina Scarpa
JConnelly for Copper Financial
copperfinancialpr@jconnelly.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Copper Financial | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/02/communityamerica-cuso-one-copper-financial-welcome-amy-rush-general-counsel/ | 2022-06-02T14:27:01Z |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A California appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that Johnson & Johnson must pay penalties to the state for deceptively marketing pelvic mesh implants for women, but reduced the amount by $42 million to $302 million.
Johnson & Johnson had appealed in 2020 after Superior Court Judge Eddie Sturgeon assessed the $344 million in penalties against Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon.
Sturgeon found after a non-jury trial that the company made misleading and potentially harmful statements in hundreds of thousands of advertisements and instructional brochures for nearly two decades.
California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal issued a ruling Monday that $42 million in penalties assessed for the company’s sales pitches to doctors were unjustified because there was no evidence of what the sales representatives actually said.
But the appeals court said Sturgeon received ample evidence that Ethicon knowingly deceived both physicians and patients about the risks posed by its products, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Ryan Carbain, a Johnson & Johnson spokesperson, told the Chronicle that the company would appeal the appeals court ruling to the state Supreme Court.
The instructions for use in all of the company’s pelvic mesh implant packages “falsified or omitted the full range, severity, duration, and cause of complications associated with Ethicon’s pelvic mesh products, as well as the potential irreversibility and catastrophic consequences,” Presiding Justice Judith McConnell of the appeals court said in a 3-0 ruling upholding the $302 million in penalties.
She rejected the company’s claim that the fine was excessive, saying it amounted to less than 1% of Johnson & Johnson’s net worth of $70.4 billion.
The products, also called transvaginal mesh, are synthetic and surgically implanted through the vagina of women whose pelvic organs have sagged or who suffered from stress urinary incontinence when they cough, sneeze or lift heavy objects.
Many women have sued the New Jersey-based company alleging that the mesh caused severe pain, bleeding, infections, discomfort during intercourse and the need for removal surgery.
The condition is estimated to affect 3% to 17% of women and it sometimes becomes severe after age 70.
Johnson & Johnson, the world’s biggest maker of health care products, is contesting other lawsuits over drug side effects, its role in the U.S. opioid epidemic and allegations its baby powder caused cancer in some users. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/johnson-johnson-ordered-to-pay-302m-in-pelvic-mesh-case/ | 2022-04-13T14:29:51Z |
Change in weather brings much calmer conditions in for Sunday
Eastern Idaho (KIFI) - After a very windy series of days, we will finally have winds calm down to slight breezes. The winds are expected to go way down to be only between 5-10 mph throughout the day on Sunday. With this, warmer temperatures will come too. We are expecting high's well above average where they could be the warmest we have seen this all year so far. High's reach the 60's in the mountains, mid 70's for the valleys, and 80's possibly for the Magic Valley.
We will, however, still have a slight rain threat for Sunday. On Sunday late afternoon and evening, we could have some stray thunderstorms moving through the region more particularly in central Idaho.
Heading into the work week, winds ramp right back up, high's continue to be very warm, and stray thunderstorm chances continue. | https://localnews8.com/news/local-news/2022/05/14/change-in-weather-brings-much-calmer-conditions-in-for-sunday/ | 2022-05-14T23:22:57Z |
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Several adult children among the 13 siblings freed in 2018 from virtual imprisonment in their abusive parents’ Southern California home found themselves a year later feeling pressured by the county’s guardian to move to an apartment in disrepair in a crime-ridden area, court documents showed.
Court documents are slowly being released in Riverside County that were previously sealed in the disturbing case that attracted international attention when details emerged showing the parents shackled and starved their children for years.
In a 2019 court filing, an attorney for the adult children of David and Louise Turpin wrote that three of the siblings were taken to see the apartment by an employee for the Riverside County Public Guardian’s office and were “fearful to object so they indicated that the apartment was okay with the expectation that other apartments would be viewed.”
When they raised concern about the safety of the neighborhood, the agency said the lease was already signed and the only alternative would be to split up the siblings and place them in a board and care facility, according to the filing by attorney Jack Osborn, who represented the seven adult children after they were freed from their parents’ home.
The Turpins were arrested more than four years ago after one of their children escaped from their their Perris, California, home and reported they had been shackled to beds, starved and held largely in isolation from the world. All but the 2-year-old were severely underweight and hadn’t bathed for months. Investigators concluded the youngest child was the only one not abused by the couple, who pleaded guilty to torture and abuse in 2019 and have been sentenced to life in prison.
The document release comes after ABC reported that Riverside County’s social service system failed in various instances to help the seven adult and six minor children transition to new lives. The county has hired a private law firm to look into the allegations.
Messages seeking comment were left for Osborn and the office of the Public Guardian, which is the county agency tasked with assisting adults unable to properly care for themselves or manage their finances. Brooke Federico, a spokeswoman for Riverside County, declined to discuss details of the case said the release of the court documents will assist with the law firm’s review.
Not all court documents in the case have been unsealed. It was not immediately known whether the five adult children moved to the apartment described as “in a state of significant disrepair” in Osborn’s filing, and if so, how long they stayed. In his filing, Osborn wrote that the Public Guardian’s office said the apartment was going to be fixed.
But the account is similar to comments aired by two of the Turpin children in an interview last year with ABC and by Melissa Donaldson, Riverside County’s director of victim services, who said at times the children did not have a safe place to stay or enough food.
The comments were especially surprising because in the days after their release, the adult and minor children were taken to hospitals for treatment and donations and support poured in from around the world.
In a separate filing this year, Osborn raised questions about $1.2 million reportedly collected in donations to assist the siblings in the days and weeks after their release and how the one of the siblings who remains under a conservatorship with the Public Guardian can access these charities.
That sibling, in 2019, objected to being sent to a board and care facility rather than remaining with her family as they moved to the apartment, Osborn wrote at that time.
Her siblings contended that “immediate separation from her brothers and sisters will continue the trauma that she has suffered,” Osborn wrote, particularly since she never complained about the abuse and followed the house rules, which they believe “has resulted in some significant developmental issues.”
A few weeks later, the siblings dropped the objection so long as she had frequent contact with them, court papers showed. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/freed-california-siblings-feared-opposing-rundown-housing/ | 2022-05-21T17:05:17Z |
TPS students, staff pay tribute to 9 / 11
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Students and staff members with USD 501 gathered outside Topeka High School on Monday, September 12, to pay tribute to the lives lost in the September 11th attacks.
Sunday, September 11, was the 21st anniversary of the 9 / 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. On Monday, members of the Topeka High J-ROTC held a flag raising ceremony at 7 a.m. to pause, remember, and reflect on that day back in 2001.
Topeka Public Schools superintendent, Dr. Tiffany Anderson, attended the tribute. When Dr. Anderson spoke with 13 NEWS she said after 21 years, today was a time to reflect but to also remember the lives lost on 9 / 11.
”This is a time to not only reflect on our freedoms and those that keep us safe but also to make sure that we don’t take it for granted to remember 9 / 11 those lives lost, to remember the military me and women who keep us safe and remember right here in the united states the importance of ensuring that we’re doing everything we can to contribute to make united states as great as it as it is,” said Dr. Anderson.
Dr. Anderson also said that it is important to teach the significance of 9 / 11 to the younger generations who did not live through the experience.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/13/tps-students-staff-pay-tribute-9-11/ | 2022-09-13T03:49:22Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American", or the "Company") today reported its estimated mineral reserves and mineral resources as at June 30, 2022. Proven and probable mineral reserves are estimated to contain approximately 514.9 million ounces of silver and 3.6 million ounces of gold. Measured and indicated mineral resources (excluding proven and probable reserves) are estimated to total approximately 838.6 million ounces of silver and 8.1 million ounces of gold. In addition, inferred mineral resources total 507.7 million ounces of silver and 5.7 million ounces of gold.
"We successfully replaced 11 million ounces of silver mineral reserves and 96.1 thousand ounces of gold mineral reserves at our producing mines over the past 12 months. Most of our exploration drilling was focused on near-mine exploration at La Colorada, Huaron and Timmins and produced positive results. Most notably, 7.3 million ounces of silver mineral reserves were added at La Colorada, more than replacing the 6.7 million ounces mined," said Christopher Emerson, Pan American's Vice President of Business Development and Geology. "Gold and silver mineral reserves were impacted by the reclassification of mineral reserves to mineral resources at the Dolores underground mine and considering the localized overestimation of the contained ounces within Phase 9B, which offset reserve gains at La Arena, Shahuindo and Timmins."
Mr. Emerson added: "We continue to add mineral resources at our silver operations, with an increase of 20.7 million silver ounces in measured and indicated mineral resources and an increase of 47.3 million silver ounces in inferred mineral resources over the past year, largely attributed to gains at Huaron and La Colorada."
This news release does not provide an update to the mineral resource estimate for the La Colorada Skarn. Pan American plans to provide that update in the third quarter of 2022.
- At La Colorada, we added 7.3 million ounces of silver mineral reserves, replacing 108% of mined production. In addition, 42.8 million ounces of silver were added to inferred mineral resources, with infill drilling recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels.
- At Huaron, we added 7.0 million ounces of silver mineral reserves, replacing 165% of mined production. Net mineral reserves have increased for a second consecutive year, and exploration drilling has successfully expanded the southeastern portion of the deposit.
- At La Arena, we added 55.8 thousand ounces of gold mineral reserves, replacing 46% of mined production and extending mine life by an additional six months. Exploration drilling has increased mineral reserves for the past three years, and drilling on the northwest portion of the open pit has identified mineralization extending at shallow depths from the current pit. This zone remains open and will be targeted for further exploration in 2022.
- At Shahuindo, we added 161 thousand ounces of gold mineral reserves, replacing 81% of mined production. Infill drilling has increased model confidence with a focus on defining high grade structures in the northwest portion of the pit.
- At Timmins, we added 36.9 thousand ounces of gold mineral reserves, replacing 26% of mined production. In addition, exploration drilling has successfully defined 53 thousand ounces of new gold inferred mineral resources at the SW144 zone in the Timmins west mine.
A detailed summary of the silver and gold mineral reserves and mineral resources as of June 30, 2022 is provided in the following tables.
Mineral reserves and mineral resources are as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Pan American reports mineral resources and mineral reserves separately. Reported mineral resources do not include amounts identified as mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves have no demonstrated economic viability.
Pan American does not expect these mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates to be materially affected by metallurgical, environmental, permitting, legal, taxation, socio-economic, political, and marketing or other relevant issues.
The Company has undertaken a verification process with respect to the data disclosed in this news release. The mineral resource and mineral reserves databases compiling drilling and, in some cases, sampling, have been accumulated at each of Pan American mine sites by the qualified staff. Samples are analyzed at a variety of laboratories, including by in-house staff at the mine (San Vicente, Manantial Espejo, La Colorada), mine laboratories operated by third party independent commercial labs (Huaron, Morococha), and commercial laboratories off-site (Shahuindo, La Arena, Timmins, Dolores). All the assay data used in the resource evaluation provided by each of the mines has been subjected to the industry standard quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") program including the submission of certified standards, blanks, and duplicate samples. The results are reviewed on a monthly basis by management. In general, the assay analytical technique for silver, lead, zinc and copper is acid digestion with either ICP or atomic absorption finish. The analytical technique for gold uses fire assay and a atomic absorption (AA) finish. A gravimetric finish would be used if the gold assay exceeds >10 g/t. The results of the QA/QC samples submitted for the resource databases demonstrate acceptable accuracy and precision. The Qualified Person is of the opinion that the sample preparation, analytical, and security procedures followed for the samples are sufficient and reliable for the purpose of this mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates. Pan American is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data reported herein.
See the Company's Annual Information Form dated February 23, 2022, available at www.sedar.com for further information on the Company's material mineral properties, including detailed information concerning associated QA/QC and data verification matters, the key assumptions, parameters and methods used by the Company to estimate mineral reserves and mineral resources, and for a detailed description of known legal, political, environmental, and other risks that could materially affect the Company's business and the potential development of the Company's mineral reserves and mineral resources.
Quantities and grades of contained metal are shown before metallurgical recoveries.
Technical information contained in this news release with respect to Pan American has been reviewed and approved by Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM., Vice President Business Development and Geology, and Martin Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, who are each Qualified Persons for the purposes of NI 43-101.
Pan American Silver Corp is authorized by The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia to engage in Reserved Practice under Permit to Practice number 1001470.
Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. Pan American provides enhanced exposure to silver through a large base of silver reserves and resources, as well as major catalysts to grow silver production. We have a 28-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
Learn more at panamericansilver.com.
For more information contact:
Siren Fisekci
VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Ph: 604-806-3191
Email: ir@panamericansilver.com
Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things: the disclosure of estimated mineral reserve and mineral resource information; the expectation of the Company to provide an update relating to the La Colorada skarn mineral resources, and the timing and results of any such update; estimated mine life and any anticipated changes related thereto; the extent of, and success related to any future exploration or development programs, including with respect to the La Colorada skarn; estimated mineral reserves and mineral resources;; expectations that metallurgical, environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, political, marketing or other issues will not materially affect estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources.
These forward-looking statements and information reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: the accuracy of our mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates and the assumptions upon which they are based; ore grades and recoveries are as anticipated; prices for silver, gold, and base metals remaining as estimated; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; capital, decommissioning and reclamation estimates; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for our operations are received in a timely manner; our ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws; and that the COVID-19 pandemic, or other pandemics, do not materially impact underlying assumptions used in estimating mineral reserves and mineral resources, such as prices, the costs and availability of necessary labour, energy, supplies, materials and services, and exchange rates, among other things. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: fluctuations in silver, gold and base metal prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar, Peruvian sol, Mexican peso, Argentine peso and Bolivian boliviano versus the U.S. dollar); operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; our ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws, regulations and government practices in the jurisdictions where we operate, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; legal restrictions relating to mining, including in Chubut, Argentina, and in Guatemala; risks relating to expropriation; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined; increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and qualified personnel; and those factors identified under the caption "Risks Related to Pan American's Business" in the Company's most recent form 40-F and Annual Information Form filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities, respectively. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's current views of our near and longer term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Unless otherwise indicated, all mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates included in this news release have been prepared in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum classification system. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and reserve and resource information included herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this news release uses the terms "measured resources," "indicated resources" and "inferred resources." U.S. investors are advised that, while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian securities laws, the SEC does not recognize them. The requirements of NI 43-101 for the identification of "reserves" are also not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves reported by Pan American in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as "reserves" under SEC standards. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a "reserve" unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of a "measured resource" or "indicated resource" will ever be converted into a "reserve." U.S. investors should also understand that "inferred resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of "inferred resources" exist, are economically or legally mineable or will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimated "inferred resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases. In addition, disclosure of "contained ounces" in a mineral resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations. However, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade, without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth in this news release may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
The SEC has adopted amendments to its disclosure rules to modernize the mineral property disclosure requirements for issuers whose securities are registered with the SEC under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These amendments became effective February 25, 2019 (the "SEC Modernization Rules") with compliance required for the first fiscal year beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Under the SEC Modernization Rules, the historical property disclosure requirements for mining registrants included in Industry Guide 7 under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, will be rescinded and replaced with disclosure requirements in subpart 1300 of SEC Regulation S-K. Following the transition period, as a foreign private issuer that is eligible to file reports with the SEC pursuant to the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system (the "MJDS"), Pan American is not required to provide disclosure on its mineral properties under the SEC Modernization Rules and will continue to provide disclosure under NI 43-101. If Pan American ceases to be a foreign private issuer or loses its eligibility to file its annual report on Form 40-F pursuant to the MJDS, then Pan American will be subject to the SEC Modernization Rules, which differ from the requirements of NI 43-101.
As a result of the adoption of the SEC Modernization Rules, the SEC now recognizes estimates of "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources." In addition, the SEC has amended its definitions of "proven mineral reserves" and "probable mineral reserves" to be "substantially similar" to the corresponding standards under NI 43-101. While the SEC will now recognize "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources", U.S. investors should not assume that any part or all of the mineralization in these categories will ever be converted into a higher category of mineral resources or into mineral reserves. Mineralization described using these terms has a greater amount of uncertainty as to its existence and feasibility than mineralization that has been characterized as reserves. Accordingly, U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any measured mineral resources, indicated mineral resources, or inferred mineral resources that Pan American reports are or will be economically or legally mineable. Further, "inferred mineral resources" have a greater amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined legally or economically. Therefore, U.S. investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of the "inferred mineral resources" exist. Under Canadian securities laws, estimates of "inferred mineral resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. While the above terms are "substantially similar" to the standards under NI 43-101, there are differences in the definitions under the SEC Modernization Rules. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral reserves or mineral resources that Pan American may report as "proven mineral reserves", "probable mineral reserves", "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources" under NI 43-101 would be the same had Pan American prepared the reserve or resource estimates under the standards adopted under the SEC Modernization Rules.
View original content:
SOURCE Pan American Silver Corp. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/10/pan-american-silver-reports-mineral-reserves-mineral-resources-june-30-2022/ | 2022-08-11T00:00:08Z |
Police captain charged with assault, placed on leave
By WRAL Staff
Click here for updates on this story
APEX, North Carolina (WRAL) — The Apex Police Department on Monday announced the arrest of Apex police captain Eric Buchanan.
Buchanan, 39, is charged with one count of assault on a female. Investigators said the incident is domestic in nature.
The Apex Police Department said Buchanan was booked into the Johnston County Detention Center on Friday. He has since posted bail.
An internal investigation is underway into the case. Buchanan is on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.
“We take these matters seriously, and will do our due diligence to ensure we gather all information available related to this incident,” said Apex police chief Jason Armstrong.
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform. | https://localnews8.com/cnn-regional/2022/04/05/police-captain-charged-with-assault-placed-on-leave/ | 2022-04-05T23:39:42Z |
The Henkel Researchers' World classroom launches as part of the new Whittingham Discovery Center at Mill River Park Collaborative
STAMFORD, Conn., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henkel, the company behind well-known brands such as Loctite®, Dial®, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Snuggle® fabric softeners, announces the opening of its branded Henkel Researchers' World classroom in North America. Henkel Researchers' World introduces children to the concepts of sustainability, consumption, recycling, materials science and more.
The classroom sits within the newly opened Whittingham Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art visitor and environmental education center at Mill River Park in Stamford, CT. The classroom features science lab equipment and workstations customized for up to 20 elementary-school aged children, as well as bright and colorful Researchers' World imagery throughout.
As an extension of the classroom, there is also a Henkel Researchers' World Discovery Cart, which is available on weekends throughout the park. The Discovery Cart, a mobile unit run by high school and college-age docents who are trained to deliver the Researchers' World curriculum, will offer interactive lessons to children.
"We're passionate about growing Henkel Researchers' World in North America, to help reach the next generation of scientists, and spark their curiosity around STEM-learning," said Jennifer Schiavone, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Americas. "This new classroom provides a significant opportunity for us to reach and inspire a large number of children in the local community. We look forward to reaching more students across North America as we continue to expand this program and help to address the STEM education gap."
This new classroom is part of Henkel's signature education initiative Henkel Researchers' World, launched in North America in spring 2021. The lessons are specifically tailored to children ages 8 to 10 and take a holistic approach toward teaching and learning by putting children in the role of an actual researcher. Since its inauguration at Henkel's Düsseldorf headquarters in April 2011, more than 81,000 children around the world have taken part in Henkel's Researchers' World programs.
"We're so pleased to include the Henkel Researchers' World classroom within our new Whittingham Discovery Center," said Kristia Janowski, Director of Education and Sustainability, Mill River Park Collaborative. "The Center is going to take our educational programming to a whole new level, and Henkel Researchers' World will be an important part of that effort."
To learn more about Henkel Researchers' World, including virtual free, fun 15-minute science experiments which include recycling, exploring the natural world of adhesives, and detecting the presence of acids, visit the dedicated website.
In North America, Henkel operates across its three business units: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Its portfolio of well-known consumer and industrial brands includes Schwarzkopf® hair care, Dial® soaps, Persil®, Purex®, and all® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners as well as Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6 billion US dollars (5 billion euros) in 2021, North America accounts for 25 percent of the company's global sales. Henkel employs over 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.henkel-northamerica.com, and on Twitter @Henkel_NA.
Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market – across all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2021, Henkel reported sales of more than 20 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of about 2.7 billion euros. Henkel employs about 53,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture, a common purpose to create sustainable value, and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings. Henkel's preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. For more information, please visit www.henkel.com.
Mill River Park Collaborative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to creating and sustaining a world-class park in the heart of downtown Stamford. Through the support of private donors, members, and the city of Stamford the Collaborative guides the long-term development of Mill River Park as a vibrant, evolving greenspace where the community can gather to relax, play, learn and connect with nature. For more information, please visit https://millriverpark.org/
Photo material is available at www.henkel-northamerica.com/press
Contact: Brian Godette
Phone: 860-470-4726
Email: Brian.Godette@henkel.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Henkel | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/henkel-unveils-dedicated-researchers-world-classroom-north-america/ | 2022-06-28T13:39:26Z |
Bullet cracks semi truck’s windshield, nearly hits driver on interstate near St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - Truck driver Kenneth Campbell was on his way home from a week on the road when his tractor trailer’s windshield cracked and his passenger window shattered, spraying him with glass, KMOV reported.
Campbell soon realized it was caused by a bullet that narrowly missed him.
“Six inches to the left, it would have been a headshot,” Campbell said.
The incident happened Thursday on I-270 in Hazelwood, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis.
Campbell waited until it was safe to pull over and called the police. It took a week for police to take a report.
Hazelwood Police Department says they are investigating the incident.
Campbell says he still has the bullet fragment that was wedged in the truck door.
Copyright 2022 KMOV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/22/bullet-cracks-semi-trucks-windshield-nearly-hits-driver-interstate-near-st-louis/ | 2022-08-22T16:08:11Z |
CLEVELAND, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAY) today announced that Saitama Medical University International Medical Center has purchased a MRIdian MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System to complete its newly built comprehensive cancer center in Yamane, Hidaka-City. The MRIdian system will enable Saitama Medical University to offer advanced MRI-guided radiation therapy technology to cancer patients who are seeking personalized treatment for pancreas, prostate, lung, liver, breast, and oligometastatic cancers.
Saitama Medical University International Medical Center is slated to install its MRIdian system in December 2022, with the first patient treatments beginning in early 2023. The center is eager to utilize MRIdian's real-time tracking and automated beam gating technology to support aggressive stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and treat complex cases. Indications of particular interest to Saitama Medical University researchers are pancreas and prostate, with a desire to participate in multi-centered international research hospital trials.
"Our focus on high-quality medical treatment with an emphasis on patient safety and satisfaction makes MRIdian a perfect addition to our cancer treatment offerings," said Dr. Shingo Kato, Professor, and Director, Department of Radiation Oncology. "The ability to visualize and track the tumor and control the beam in real-time under MRI guidance and adapt the treatment delivery to the unique anatomical and tumor changes within each patient fully supports our patient-centered approach to care and will be of significant benefit to patients throughout the region."
Saitama Medical University International Medical Center was established in April 2007 with the objective of contributing to regional and Japanese medicine, aiming to create an internationally competitive world-class hospital. In February 2015 Saitama Medical University International Medical Center became the first university hospital in Japan to acquire Joint Commission International (JCI) certification, demonstrating its adherence to international quality standards for medical quality and safety. The motto of the Comprehensive Cancer Center is to treat patients with cancer holistically, not treatment of tumor itself.
The MRIdian system provides oncologists outstanding anatomical visualization through diagnostic-quality MR images and the ability to adapt a radiation therapy plan to the targeted cancer with the patient on the table. This combination allows physicians to define tight treatment margins to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure of vulnerable organs-at-risk and healthy tissue and allows the delivery of ablative radiation doses in five or fewer treatment sessions, without relying on implanted markers. By providing real-time continuous tracking of the target and organs-at-risk, MRIdian enables automatic gating of the radiation beam if the target moves outside the user-defined margins. This allows for delivery of the prescribed dose to the target, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and critical structures, which results in minimizing toxicities typically associated with conventional radiation therapy.
Nearly 24,000 patients have been treated with MRIdian. Currently, 53 MRIdian systems are installed at hospitals around the world where they are used to treat a wide variety of solid tumors and are the focus of numerous ongoing research efforts. MRIdian has been the subject of hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, scientific meeting abstracts, and presentations. For a list of treatment centers, please visit: https://viewray.com/find-mridian-mri-guided-radiation-therapy/
Nothing in this material is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations.
The MRIdian Linac System is not appropriate for all patients, including those who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging. Radiation treatments may cause side effects that can vary depending on the part of the body being treated. The most frequent ones are typically temporary and may include, but are not limited to, irritation to the respiratory, digestive, urinary or reproductive systems; fatigue; nausea; skin irritation; and hair loss. In some patients, side effects can be severe. Treatment sessions may vary in complexity and duration. Radiation treatment is not appropriate for all cancers. You should discuss the potential for side effects and their severity as well as the benefits of radiation and magnetic resonance imaging with your doctor to make sure radiation treatment is right for you.
ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY), designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian® MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System. MRIdian is built upon a proprietary high-definition MR imaging system designed from the ground up to address the unique challenges and clinical workflow for advanced radiation oncology. Unlike MR systems used in diagnostic radiology, MRIdian's high-definition MR was purpose-built to address specific challenges, including beam distortion, skin toxicity, and other concerns that potentially may arise when high magnetic fields interact with radiation beams. ViewRay and MRIdian are registered trademarks of ViewRay, Inc.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, ViewRay's financial guidance for the full year 2022, anticipated future orders, anticipated future operating and financial performance, treatment results, therapy adoption, innovation, and the performance of the MRIdian systems. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the ability to commercialize the MRIdian Linac System, demand for ViewRay's products, the ability to convert backlog into revenue, the timing of delivery of ViewRay's products, the timing, length, and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impacts across our businesses on demand, our operations and global supply chains, the results and other uncertainties associated with clinical trials, the ability to raise the additional funding needed to continue to pursue ViewRay's business and product development plans, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies, competition in the industry in which ViewRay operates, and overall market conditions. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to ViewRay's business in general, see ViewRay's current and future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as updated periodically with the Company's other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and ViewRay assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
View original content:
SOURCE ViewRay, Inc. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/saitama-medical-university-international-medical-center-selects-mridian-mri-guided-radiation-therapy-system/ | 2022-07-19T12:01:48Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund
- Average weekly trading volume of approximately 986,758 shares
- Fund's adviser has more than 40 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience
All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Returns as of the recent month-end may be obtained at www.royceinvest.com. The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.
The Fund invests primarily in securities of small-cap and micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap companies. The Fund's broadly diversified portfolio does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. From time to time, the Fund may invest a significant portion of its net assets in foreign securities, which may involve political, economic, currency, and other risks not encountered in U.S. investments.
1Geometric Average: This weighted calculation uses each portfolio holding's market cap in a way designed to not skew the effect of very large or small holdings; instead, it aims to better identify the portfolio's center, which Royce believes offers a more accurate measure of average market cap than a simple mean or median.
2Harmonic Average: This weighted calculation evaluates a portfolio as if it were a single stock and measures it overall. It compares the total market value of the portfolio to the portfolio's share in the earnings of its underlying stocks.
The Price-Earnings, or P/E, ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its trailing 12-month earnings-per-share (EPS). The Fund's P/E ratio calculation excludes companies with zero or negative earnings (13% of portfolio holdings as of 07/31/22). The Price-to-Book, or P/B, Ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its book value per share.
The Price-to-Book, or P/B, Ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its book value per share.
Net leverage is the percentage, in excess of 100 %, of the total value of equity type investments, divided by net assets.
Portfolio Composition
Royce Value Trust is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock (RVT) are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Its primary investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities primarily of small- and micro-cap companies.
Daily net asset values (NAVs) for Royce Value Trust are now available on our website and online through most ticker symbol lookup services and on broker terminals under the symbol XRVTX. For more information, please call The Royce Funds at (800) 221-4268 or visit our website at www.royceinvest.com.
An investor in Royce Value Trust should consider the Fund's investment goals, risks, fees, and expenses carefully before investing.
Closed-End Funds are registered investment companies whose shares of common stock may trade at a discount to their net asset value. Shares of each Fund's common stock are also subject to the market risks of investing in the underlying portfolio securities held by the Fund. Royce Fund Services, LLC. ("RFS") is a member of FINRA and has filed this material with FINRA on behalf of each Fund. RFS does not serve as a distributor or as an underwriter to the closed-end funds.
View original content:
SOURCE Royce Value Trust | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/31/royce-value-trust-nyse-rvt-jul-31-2022/ | 2022-08-31T21:04:42Z |
Nationwide Retirement Institute ® research also finds only about half of U.S. families feel confident they can save enough for retirement
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the majority of U.S. parents (60%) cite inflation or rising living costs among their top financial concerns as they look ahead at the next 12 months, according to a new survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute. Less than half of parents (45%) have a positive perception of their family's financial situation and nearly four in five say inflation and rising prices will influence their vote in mid-term elections. Nearly one-third (32%) want to see legislation to ease the financial burden on parents and caregivers.
This volatile environment is contributing to a grim outlook on the future, with 88% of parents expecting an economic downturn in the next year. Only about half of U.S. parents feel confident they will be able to save enough for retirement or their children's education, and only 48% say they are on track to meet their financial goals.
While parents overwhelmingly want support with their family's finances, more are turning to family and friends (56%) and prayer (29%) than a professional (27%) for financial advice.
"With the cost of living high and fear of a recession looming, parents' confidence in their family's financial situation is waning," said Kristi Rodriguez, senior vice president of Nationwide Retirement Institute. "It's understandable that families are looking for comfort during this difficult time, whether with friends and family or through their faith, but the most important step they can take is to connect with a financial professional and create a plan."
Parents are making major lifestyle changes to offset inflation
In response to inflation pressures, U.S. parents are pulling back on discretionary spending. The top actions include:
- Dining out less often (48%)
- Reducing how much they drive (41%)
- Purchasing different or cheaper items than they typically would (41%)
They are also relying more on credit to pay for items, with one in four (23%) reporting they have accumulated additional credit card debt and another 16% saying they've used 'buy now, pay later' apps or services in response to inflation.
Gen Z families are faring worse due to inflation
The study also found the inflationary squeeze is hitting Gen Z particularly hard, and they are leaning on safety nets to soften the blow. Twenty one percent received food or household goods from a food bank and 14% have moved in with family members in the past year, compared to the average of parents at 13% and 6%, respectively. Roughly three in four Gen Z parents (74%) report that they live paycheck to paycheck most of the time and nearly a third (29%) rate their family's financial situation as 'poor' — almost double the average for U.S. parents overall.
The study revealed three key areas where Gen Z parents are struggling the most:
- Paying for childcare: Roughly three in 10 (32%) Gen Z parents report they spend 50% or more of their take home pay on childcare, and one in five (21%) say they took on another job in the past year to better meet the needs of their children — nearly 10 percentage points higher than the national average for parents. Another one in 10 (9%) quit their job this year to focus on childcare.
- Finding affordable housing: Despite homeownership being a top goal for 40% of Gen Z parents, half (49%) cite the cost of rent or housing as one of their top financial concerns — 21 points higher than among U.S. parents overall.
- Planning for their family's finances: Two in five (39%) Gen Z parents report they did not do any financial planning before they had children, compared to 28% of the national average. Another 87% of Gen Z parents say they wished they started saving or investing earlier.
Parents are taking their concerns to their employers
Parents are looking to their employers for improved benefits to help balance work and childcare. Nearly half of parents (48%) want to see increased flexibility in work hours, and more than a third (39%) want improved health insurance benefits. Nearly a quarter (23%) of parents want improved parental leave policies.
"While each family's path to financial wellness is unique, our survey clearly demonstrates that there's an immediate opportunity for financial professionals to help build confidence and security through financial literacy, especially for younger families who are struggling in today's economic environment," added Rodriguez. "Financial professionals can help with planning and other financial decisions such as maximizing workplace benefits to help families solve some immediate financial concerns."
Financial professionals can help clients stay on top of changes in the economy and the markets with insights from Nationwide. Sign up at blog.nationwidefinancial.com/markets-economy.
Methodology
Edelman Data and Intelligence (DxI) conducted an online survey on behalf of Nationwide of 1,000 nationally representative adult U.S. parents ages 18 and over with children under the age of 18 and 150 Gen Z parents with children under the age of 7. The survey was fielded from July 11 through July 21, 2022.
About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities, mutual funds and EFTs; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com. Follow the firm on Facebook and Twitter.
This material is not a recommendation to buy or sell a financial product or to adopt an investment strategy. Investors should discuss their specific situation with their financial professional.
This information is general in nature and is not intended to be tax, legal, accounting or other professional advice. The information provided is based on current laws, which are subject to change at any time, and has not been endorsed by any government agency.
Nationwide and Edelman Data and Intelligence are separate and non-affiliated companies.
Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (NISC), member FINRA, Columbus, OH. Nationwide Retirement Institute is a division of NISC.
Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, Nationwide is on your side and Nationwide Retirement Institute are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company © 2022 Nationwide.
NFM-22292AO (8/22)
Contact:
Charley Gillespie
(614) 249-6349
charley.gillespie@nationwide.com
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Nationwide | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/23/more-americans-turning-family-friends-prayer-than-advisors-financial-advice/ | 2022-08-23T14:44:51Z |
Top 10 national builder releasing over 400 honesties from Chowchilla to Los Banos
FRESNO, Calif., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, is excited to announce five new communities in the Central California area. Boasting prime locations from the charming city of Kerman to fast-growing Reedley, the new communities showcase a versatile array of single-family homes from the high $300s, with contemporary open-concept layouts and on-trend included features—such as granite kitchen countertops and the builder's Century Home Connect™ smart home package.
Learn more and see available homes at https://www.centurycommunities.com/CentralCalifornia.
"We're excited to announce these new communities, offering homebuyers even more desirable locations and a wide variety of inspired open-concept layouts," said Allen Bennett, Central Valley Division President. "We're also proud to be the only builder that provides homebuyers the flexibility to fully purchase their dream home on-site or online."
NOW SELLING:
Bravado| Reedley, CA
Ask about available homes: 559-226-9251
- 95 homesites
- Single- and two-story homes from the high $300s
- 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms
- Up to approximately 2,222 square feet
- Rapidly growing city boasting views of the Sierras
- In-town beach access along the Kings River
- Close proximity to national parks, such as Kings Canyon and Sequoia
409 S. Almond Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
Three model homes!
Greenhills Estates | Chowchilla, CA
Ask about available homes: 559-226-9251
- 60 homesites
- Single- and two-story floor plans from the mid $400s
- Premier golf course community with gated entry
- 3 to 5 bed, 2 to 3.5 bath, 2- to 3-bay garages
- Up to approximately 3,331 square feet
- Stylish included features, such as granite countertops
- Scenic views along Chowchilla's Pheasant Run Golf Course
- Resort-style amenities, including a recreation/fitness center, pool and spa
- Prime location near Highway 99
13020 Ridgewood Way
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Two brand new model homes!
Silhouette at Sunrise Ranch | Los Banos, CA
Ask about available homes: 559-226-9251
- 95 homesites
- Single- and two-story floor plans from the upper $400s
- 2 to 7 bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms
- Up to approximately 3,224 square feet
- Wide-open kitchens with granite countertops and more included
- Community amenities include a planned park
- Abundance of recreational opportunities—including the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
2069 Edward Street
Los Banos, CA 93635
Two beautiful model homes!
The Crossings II| Kerman, CA
Ask about available homes: 559-226-9251
- 104 homesites
- Single- and two-story floor plans from the low $400s
- 2 to 6 bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms, 2- to 4-bay garages
- Up to approximately 3,224 square feet
- Stylish included features, such as granite kitchen countertops
- Convenient proximity to Highway 180
- Quiet, small-town atmosphere with a short drive to prime amenities in Fresno
14267 W. San Joaquin Avenue
Kerman, CA 93630
Two inspired model homes!
COMING SOON:
Omni | Madera, CA
Join our VIP list: 559-226-9251
- 61 homesites
- Inspired single-family homes with stylish included features
- Single- and two-story layouts up to approximately 2,222 square feet
- 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms
- Quiet small-city living
- Easy access to prime employment and entertainment hubs in the Fresno area
DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes in California.
How it works:
Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
- Click "Buy Now" on any available home
- Fill out a quick Buy Online form
- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
View original content to download multimedia:
SOURCE Century Communities, Inc. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/century-communities-announces-five-new-central-california-communities/ | 2022-07-29T17:54:49Z |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.