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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. ("IEA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IEA), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by MasTec, Inc. ("MasTec") (NYSE: MTZ). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $14.00 per share in cash and 0.0483 shares of MasTec common stock for each IEA share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $49.03 based upon MasTec's July 22, 2022 closing price of $72.52.
If you own IEA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/iea
Or please contact:
Joshua Rubin, Esq.
Weiss Law
305 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 682-3025
(888) 593-4771
stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) IEA's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates IEA's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Powered by U-Haul, the growing program offers moving services to more than 350 schools
PHOENIX, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collegeboxes® will help more students move back to school in 2022 than ever before, and the families who plan ahead will find added savings this week when utilizing a special discount.
Students who sign up for Collegeboxes' Ship to School service and use the code "BACK2SCHOOL" through July 29 will receive 10% off their moving services at Collegeboxes.com. Orders can also be placed by calling (866) 269-4887.
"Collegeboxes has seen a 40% increase in the number of students using our service to move their items to campus," stated Dain Howell, Director of Collegeboxes. "This means a record number of families are looking for new and better ways to approach back-to-school moving. With higher prices on gas, airplane tickets and hotel rooms, Collegeboxes helps families avoid those financial hurdles by providing a white-glove service at an affordable price."
Collegeboxes, a division of U-Haul®, can deliver items to students in two ways:
- The Collegeboxes team delivers boxes directly to the student's dorm or residence the day they move in.
- Or now, with Pre-arrival Delivery, Collegeboxes works directly with the student's school personnel to deliver items to dorm rooms in the days before the student arrives.
"Pre-arrival Delivery cuts down on the chaos and stress of moving day," Howell noted. "This option is increasingly popular because both families and schools benefit from our contactless delivery service. With Pre-arrival Delivery, students can move to campus with just a backpack. Once they get their room key and open the door, they'll see their items already in the room."
Collegeboxes expects more than 7,000 students to utilize its moving services upon returning to school in 2022. More than 350 schools currently enjoy the benefits of full-service moving for their students with Collegeboxes. Additionally, Collegeboxes provides a direct shipping service at another 990 schools throughout the U.S.
Full-service schools have access to school-scheduled dates for Collegeboxes specialists to assist students; pickup times from dorm rooms; loading and unloading boxes; barcoding boxes for easy tracking; reporting for students to follow their items; storage at secure local U-Haul facilities; and domestic and international shipping.
Students at all other schools can still utilize Collegeboxes' direct shipping service and track their shipment using their Collegeboxes account.
Since 1999, Collegeboxes has provided proven results for schools when it comes to the difficulties of move-in and move-out day. Student communications go through Collegeboxes – not the school – so administrations are never burdened. Students gain peace of mind knowing Collegeboxes assumes all liability for possessions once they are in the care of the local team, while also using a service that integrates social distancing during a busy, crowded time.
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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22,300-square-foot freestanding entertainment destination boasts more than 20 betting stations and Guy Fieri's first-ever full-service restaurant in Arizona
PHOENIX, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") – in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks – announced today that Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field is officially open. The two-story, 22,300-square-foot entertainment destination is located adjacent to Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix and is now the largest freestanding sportsbook in Arizona and the largest retail sportsbook to open in partnership with a major sports stadium nationwide.
This new, first-class sportsbook and full-service restaurant combo is unlike any opened to date. The venue features a total of nine betting windows and 13 self-service betting kiosks as well as wall-to-wall flatscreen televisions, breathtaking patio space, along with table and plush lounge-style seating on both floors with a total capacity of more than 425. Private space is also available to rent.
An opening event was held on June 21 featuring remarks from Caesars and D-backs representatives, a first bite sampling of menu items and ceremonial first bets, as well as a donation of $20,000 by Caesars to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.
"We're extremely proud to bring Caesars Sportsbook and Guy Fieri's Kitchen + Bar to Chase Field and Downtown Phoenix," said Eric Hession, Co-President of Caesars Digital. "This destination provides sports bettors and non-sports bettors, locals and visitors alike, with an experience they can't find anywhere else. Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Guy Fieri for making this possible."
"What an incredible day for our fans, sports enthusiasts, guests and especially for our organization," said D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall. "We are proud to partner with Caesars Entertainment and Guy Fieri, to bring a year-round first-class sportsbook, restaurant and event space to downtown Phoenix. Everything about this dynamic venue, from the food to the design to the service, has been meticulously planned for an unmatched guest experience."
Bloc9 Architecture served as architect on the project in partnership with Borisoff Design Studio while The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company served as general contractor to create a venue that conveys the Caesars Sportsbook brand in a modern way through a lively and contemporary space fit for a Caesar.
The opening of Guy Fieri's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar at Caesars Sportsbook marks the celebrity chef's first-ever full-service restaurant in Arizona. Designed in partnership with Fieri and led locally by Executive Chef Kayla Laasko, who brings experience from The Barking Bodega, Desert Diamond Casino and the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Guy Fieri's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar offers scratch-made food, signature and classic cocktails, and an extensive beer and wine menu. The menu also features a combination of new recipes and Fieri's personal favorites from his other restaurants, including the world-famous Trash Can Nachos ($20) and award-winning Bacon Mac 'n' Cheeseburger ($18). Other menu stand-outs include:
- Jalapeno Pig Poppers: andouille and cheese-stuffed jalapenos wrapped in maple bacon, and then smoked and glazed with bourbon brown sugar barbeque sauce ($18)
- Real Deal Dilly Wings: a dozen wings with dill pickle salt, garlic butter and buttermilk ranch ($16)
- Morgan's Veggie Burger: Scratch-made with donkey sauce, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato and crispy onions on a whole wheat bun ($16)
- Motley Que Pulled Pork: pulled pork shoulder smothered in Guy's bourbon brown sugar sauce, stacked with citrus slaw, pickle chips, aged cheddar cheese, onion straws and donkey sauce on a toasted pretzel hoagie ($17)
- Blackened Salmon: pan-roasted salmon with blackened "dirty" fried rice, charred asparagus and garlic-lime compound butter ($28)
- Cheesecake Challenge: half of a New York-style marble cheesecake topped with potato chips, pretzels and hot fudge ($24)
"I've worked with the Caesars team for nearly a decade opening restaurants all over the country together. They are the best of the best," said Fieri. "The idea of bringing this next-level restaurant concept to Arizona, a place where I have showcased more than 30 restaurants through 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' over the years, was a no-brainer for me. Thank you to the D-backs and Caesars for making it happen."
Caesars Sportsbook is now open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guy Fieri's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for food service and until 1 a.m. both nights for beverage service. The venue will also be open during D-backs off days and have expanded hours during football season.
The Caesars Sportsbook app integrates mobile sports betting with Caesars' industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards. Every wager placed on the mobile app rewards the bettor with Tier Credits and Reward Credits that can be used to unlock unbeatable experiences within the Caesars portfolio of properties and partnerships, including access to VIP experiences with the D-backs at Chase Field or at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip.
Eligible sports fans in Arizona can download the Caesars Sportsbook app, register, and deposit funds to take advantage of a special sign-up offer for first-time users:
- Insure your first bet for up to $1,500
Caesars is an official sports betting partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, an authorized gaming operator of Major League Baseball, and has partnerships with the NFL, NBA, NHL, and several individual teams.
For refreshing, real-time industry updates and to join the empire of like-minded Caesars, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @CaesarsSports. For more information, please visit dbacks.com/GuyDTPHX or @GuysDTPHX on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
About Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks provide industry-leading entertainment in a clean, safe and family-friendly environment and make a positive impact on its fans and civic partners. Their mission is guided by the Circle of Success: team performance, fan experience, financial efficiency, workplace culture, and community contribution. The D-backs' pinnacle on-field moment was their 2001 World Series title, the only championship among the 4 major Valley teams. Since being established in 1997, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has donated over $75 million in charitable contributions to the Arizona community, more than the state's other professional sports teams combined. The club, established in 1995 and whose inaugural season was in 1998, plays their home games in downtown Phoenix at Chase Field, the first Major League stadium in the United States to feature a pool as well as a retractable roof over a natural-grass playing surface (now synthetic grass). For more information, please visit dbacks.com or on social media via @Dbacks and @LosDbacks.
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GrowPath Now Has 26 Patents as It Continues to Innovate for Law Firm Clients.
DURHAM, N.C., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrowPath, an industry-leading provider of best-in-class legal case management software for law firms, has been awarded its third cybersecurity patent, bringing its total number of patents to 26.
"User authentication is the gateway to a firm's data," said GrowPath Chief Executive Officer Neal Goffman. "Even password vaults and secure keychains have a vulnerability – they're often unlocked with a device. Our new method adds a layer of security that means your firm's data remains secure even if your phone is unlocked or someone manages to access your laptop."
U.S. Patent No. 11,265,311 refers to a special "unique image credential" that helps confirm a user's identity before allowing them access to the platform. The new patent extends GrowPath's considerable lead in patented innovations in comparison to its competition. It also underscores the company's relentless desire to make the product better.
"We're solving problems before they become problems," said GrowPath Founder Eric Sanchez. "You can't do that by resting on your laurels. We listen to clients. We live in their world. The firm's data is everything, so we're thinking of new ways to keep it safer."
GrowPath holds two other cybersecurity patents. One deals with data obfuscation and securing sensitive data by converting it to an image. The other is for an additional image authentication method. While biometrics can be falsified and require hardware to function, GrowPath's more elegant solution is more difficult to circumvent.
Goffman added, "By developing GrowPath from the ground up to maximize the natural convenience and security advantages of a cloud-based platform, we started ahead of the curve. This new, patented security feature proves to our clients and future users that we aim to stay ahead of it."
About GrowPath
GrowPath is a cutting-edge legal case management software delivering industry-leading solutions for personal injury law firms. By partnering with GrowPath, in addition to yielding the benefits of using a market-leading platform, firms get access to some of the best and most creative minds in the industry. From the individuals leading our company to those working closely every day with our clients, we have years of real-world expertise building successful plaintiffs' firms. GrowPath is empowering firms to boost revenue by improving the efficiency of the services they deliver. To learn more, visit GrowPath.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Sanofi SA ("Sanofi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SNY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Sanofi and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 30, 2022, Sanofi announced that "[t]he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed Phase 3 studies of tolebrutinib in multiple sclerosis (MS) and myasthenia gravis on partial clinical hold. As a result, new enrollment in the United States (U.S.) is paused, and participants in the U.S. who have been in the trial for fewer than 60 days shall suspend study drug." Sanofi stated that "[t]he FDA action was based on a limited number of cases of drug-induced liver injury that have been identified with tolebrutinib exposure in Phase 3 studies."
On this news, Sanofi's stock price fell $2.64 per share, or 5.01%, to close at $50.03 per share on June 30, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Change and disruption are all around us. TBD Media Group meets the leaders finding opportunity for positive change
LONDON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In times of disruption, the winners in business will be those agile enough to respond effectively to emerging trends. As disruption affects the fundamental assumptions we have made about the world and economy, a new generation of leaders is stepping up to find and exploit these new opportunities.
Global Thought Leaders, a campaign by acclaimed production company TBD Media Group is bringing the stories of the world's most innovative businesses from across sectors to showcase their vision of the future.
TBD Media Group, which has built a reputation for providing a platform for the world's most important businesses to tell their stories, is highlighting the ways in which Global Thought Leaders are both responding to and driving change.
Paolo Zanini, Founder and CEO at TBD Media Group says:
"We face a future that is uncertain. Within that uncertainty we can choose to be pessimistic or optimistic. The Global Thought Leaders see opportunity in uncertainty. History has shown us time and again that it takes leadership to identify these opportunities early and be ahead of the pack in defining the landscape for others."
The Global Thought Leaders documentary series will provide valuable insights into how today's businesses are taking action to shape the future of the planet.
Companies featured in this launch:
Alluvial Agriculture Nigeria, Sysmex Astrego, Ecolab, Huesker Synthetic, Hyster-Yale Group, InterContinental Energy, Indena Spa, SAP SuccessFactors, StepStone Deutschland, UniqAir, vcita.
More information on the Global Thought Leaders Campaign may be found here: https://www.globalthoughtleaders.org/ and https://www.cbsnews.com/video/playlist/tbd-media/
About TBD Media Group:
TBD Media Group is an international, purpose-driven, media developer that helps companies, organizations and governments tell their brand stories in a human and direct way. Learn more at https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/
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Anna Berkman
Head of Marketing
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School-worthy essentials for every student
Students need a lot of items to head back to the classroom, so it can be daunting to fulfill your back-to-school shopping list. This list has many unbeatable deals to help you find what you need before the first day of school rolls around.
From backpacks and calculators to dorm-friendly refrigerators, these products will fit a wide range of student needs. Whether you’re shopping for a college student or a child, you can jump around the different sections of this article to find what you need.
Top products
This backpack has everything a student needs to tote their belongings to and from school — spacious pockets, a laptop sleeve, and comfortable straps. Dual side pockets come in handy for carrying water bottles. It’s also durable and available in several stylish patterns.
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Dorm dwellers have limited options for preparing meals, but the Duo Plus significantly increases the possibilities. It’s a multicooker that has nine functions in one appliance. It’s available in several sizes, but the 3-quart model is ideal for students with limited space.
Black and Decker Compact Refrigerator
A mini fridge is a must-have for dorm life. This compact model doesn’t take up much space but has enough interior room for a small stash of groceries. The door can fit tall bottles and the interior shelves are removable to maximize space. It also has a small top freezer compartment.
If your college student’s dorm is extremely small, that doesn’t mean they have to give up on having a fridge. The Cooluli mini model offers just enough space for a few beverages, leftovers, or skincare products. It can be powered with the included standard or USB cords.
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Elegant Comfort Four-Piece Bed Sheet Set
These sheets are available in twin and twin XL sizes that are suitable for most dorm beds. They resist fading and wrinkling, so they are easy to launder. You can choose from a large selection of attractive colors.
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A French press doesn’t take up a lot of space, but it makes great coffee. That’s why it’s the ideal gadget for college students who like to start each day of classes with a hot cup of joe. This model boasts double-wall construction that keeps coffee hot for at least an hour.
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Clothing and shoes
Hanes Boys’ Eco Smart Pullover Hoodie
This kid-safe hoodie is cord-free but still blocks the wind on cooler days. It’s made of a cotton/polyester blend, with 5% of the polyester coming from recycled bottles. The fabric also features a high-stitch density for improved durability and pilling resistance.
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Crocs Unisex Child Classic Clogs
These versatile, comfy shoes are perfect for school because kids can quickly get them on and off. They’re also flexible, so they let your child move freely. Best of all, they’re available in more than 20 colors to please any kid.
These soft, lightweight jeggings pair well with tees, sweaters, and more. They have a slim fit from the hip to the ankle and feature a comfortable elastic waistband. They also have five pockets to give your child plenty of room to keep their essentials.
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Jurassic Park Blue and Purple Fossil Logo Graphic T-shirt
This soft 100% cotton T-shirt will be a big hit with any kids who are fans of the “Jurassic Park” franchise. The lightweight fabric is ideal for multiple seasons, so it works well as a layering piece. It also has a double-needle sleeve and bottom hem to ensure it holds up well to repeated washing.
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Hey Dude Girls’ Wendy Youth Linen Shoes
These sharp-looking linen shoes are comfortable enough for a full day at school. They have a rounded toe and a flexible design that allows the feet to move freely. They also feature elastic laces, making it easy for kids to slip them on and off.
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Rare Editions Big Girls Embroidered Mesh Dress and Denim Vest
This fun two-piece set includes an embroidered dress and a classic denim vest. The dress has eye-catching bell sleeves and a ruffled hem. The vest can also be worn on its own with other outfits.
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Other top clothing and shoe deals
- This classic hoodie is perfect for layering and features a well-sized kangaroo pocket, so kids can carry small must-have items.
- These woven shorts work well for those early back-to-school days when the weather is still hot.
- This fun graphic T-shirt is perfect for shark enthusiasts because it depicts some of the most popular species.
- These twill pants are a dressed-up alternative to jeans. The fabric has some stretch to make them more comfortable for school.
- These glittery Vans slip-on shoes are ideal for kids who prefer a little more flash from their sneakers.
- A comfortable stretch denim jacket can help ward off the fall chill as kids head back to school.
- With a three-button collar and dyed-to-match buttons, this polo shirt gives kids a more polished look for school.
- These colorful Adidas sneakers feature extra cushioning to keep little feet comfortable through even the longest school days.
- This soft cotton pullover sweater is available in multiple colors and features a quarter zipper at the neck.
- “Star Wars” fans will appreciate this fleece pullover hoodie with Darth Vader artwork.
- These comfy skinny jeans have enough stretch to let kids move easily at school.
- This simple T-shirt with the classic Levi’s logo pairs well with jeans, leggings, and more.
- These slip-on running shoes are easy to get on, so kids can get dressed for school in a hurry.
- A pair of comfortable jogger-style sweatpants is perfect for gym days or other events when kids will be active at school.
- If your child’s school requires uniforms, this classic Tommy Hilfiger sleeveless jumper is comfortable and stylish.
- This Nike T-shirt features the classic swoosh logo and features moisture-wicking technology to keep kids from getting sweaty at school.
- These Sperry washable sneakers have a breathable upper to keep little feet cool and are easy to clean if your kids put them through the wringer.
- Kids can wear these leggings on their own with tunic-style tops or under skirts or shorts for extra coverage.
- Disney princess fans will get a kick out of this lightweight Sleeping Beauty T-shirt.
- This classic oxford collar button-down shirt is a perfect base piece for a school uniform.
- A comfortable cable-knit cardigan can layer well over T-shirts, button-downs, and more.
- A pair of soft, stretchy straight-leg jeans are a school wardrobe staple that kids can wear with T-shirts, hoodies, and sweaters.
- Kids who like to get dressed up for school will love this fun printed tiered skirt.
- These classic Timberland boots are ideal for wet, muddy school days.
- These super-soft Hanes long-sleeve T-shirts make excellent transition pieces as the weather cools at the start of the school year.
College and dorm life
Most college dorms have twin XL beds, so it can be trickier to find bedding in the correct size. This comforter set comes in twin XL and features a comforter and matching pillow sham. It’s available in 24 colors, including gray and aqua.
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Coffee-loving students will appreciate having a quick way to make coffee so they don’t have to pick some up before class. Since it’s a pod coffee maker, there’s no hot plate, so it’s allowed in most dorms.
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Dorm rooms can sometimes be stuffy or musty, but an air purifier improves air quality, making them more pleasant places to spend time. This model is also great for filtering out airborne allergens. It’s energy-efficient and quiet, so you can run it all night.
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Black and Decker Compact Refrigerator
When space and dorm rules allow, a mini fridge is great for storing drinks, snacks, and simple cooking ingredients. This one doesn’t take up too much space, but it still has a decent capacity, including a small freezer compartment.
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Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
These headphones might be a splurge, but the impressive noise-canceling properties will be greatly appreciated when trying to study in a noisy dorm. They don’t leak sound, so they’re also ideal for listening to music without annoying roommates.
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Other top college and dorm life deals
- A handheld vacuum that’s perfect for cleaning up small messes and keeping your dorm room clean and tidy
- Mesh shower caddies that are perfect for toting toiletries into shared bathrooms and storing them between uses
- Large laundry hampers with reinforced handles for holding dirty clothes and transporting them to the laundry room
- This digital alarm clock that helps you get to class on time, even if your phone dies during the night
- A reusable water bottle with an integrated straw to stay hydrated in your dorm room, in class, and when you’re out and about
- Over-door pocket organizers that help make the most of the limited space available in dorm rooms
- A compact fabric steamer to easily remove wrinkles from creased clothing without the need to find space for a bulky ironing board
- This twin XL memory foam mattress topper to make a tired old dorm mattress feel more comfortable so you sleep better
- Ramen bowl and chopstick sets with “The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars” and Marvel designs to make eating instant noodles more of an event
- This lava lamp to add a touch of retro style to a dorm room, along with ambient lighting
- Miniature waffle makers that not only cook waffles but also hash browns, quesadillas, cookies, and more
- A set of glass food storage containers for keeping food fresh in the fridge and packing lunches
- This microwave popcorn maker for quick healthy snacking and spicing up movie night with roommates and neighbors
- Quick-drying shower shoes to avoid getting foot fungus or stepping on something nasty in shared shower blocks
- A portable Bluetooth speaker for listening to music in your dorm or out on the lawn around campus
- This cooling memory foam pillow to help you get a decent sleep, even if your bed is small and your mattress is not that comfortable
- An insulated travel mug so you can pour yourself a coffee and head straight out of the door if you’re running late for class
- Towel sets that contain bath sheets, hand towels, and washcloths to cover all your bases
- This organic cotton twin XL sheet set that’s breathable, comfortable, and washes well
- A quality reed diffuser since scented candles aren’t allowed in most dorms
School supplies
The Happy Planner 18-Month Daily Planner
Keeping track of assignment due dates and after-school activities is easy with a daily planner. This one is designed for 18 months and has ample space to fill in and organize daily activities on each date. It comes in a choice of several appealing patterns.
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Samsill Earth’s D-Ring View Binder, 4-Pack
Kids always need binders for projects, assignments, and other important documents. Each of the binders in this pack of four has the capacity for 350 sheets of paper. They’re made in the U.S.A. of recycled and renewable materials, which makes them a good choice for eco-conscious students.
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BentoHeaven Premium Bento Lunch Box
With multiple compartments in one convenient unit, this bento lunch box makes it possible to pack a nutritious lunch with several courses. The lids feature silicone seals to prevent leaks. It includes a compartment for storing utensils.
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HP DeskJet 2755e Wireless All-in-One Printer
Students who like the convenience of being able to print their assignments at home will appreciate the features that this versatile printer has to offer. It’s compact, affordable, and has built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile printing. It’s able to print in black and white and color, and it comes with a six-month subscription of Instant Ink to support these capabilities while saving money.
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphics Calculator
When it comes to classes such as algebra, geometry, and statistics, a standard calculator just won’t do. The TI-84 graphics calculator is packed with features for solving complicated equations. Its impressive features include a lightweight build, large and vivid screen, rechargeable battery, and a choice of several colors.
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Other top school supply deals
- Pencil sharpeners for keeping pencil tips sharp and ready to work
- Classic number 2 pencils that come in handy for numerous types of schoolwork
- Disposable face masks in the event COVID-19 cases rise throughout the school year
- A flash drive for saving important assignments and working on them on school and home computers
- Hand sanitizer in fun keychain holders to keep germs at bay
- A cloud-driven reusable notebook with pages that wipe clean with ease
- Printer paper for printing important assignments from a home printer
- A well-stocked back-to-school kit that comes with a stapler, scissors, pens, a mini notebook, and more
- This bento box that has numerous compartments for keeping food items separated until lunchtime
- A Trapper Keeper with lots of space for assignments and a cool throwback design
- Multiple notebooks for students who need one for each class for taking notes, writing assignments, and more
- These washable paints for art class
- Small packets of tissues to stash in bags, backpacks, or pockets
- A budget-friendly pack of 40 mechanical pencils that are likely to last all school year
- Emoji erasers that kids can use, share, and collect
- This large collection of colored pencils for times when standard pencils just won’t do
- This zippered binder that provides extra protection for important assignments and paperwork
- Bulk crayons for kindergarteners and young art students
- A set of brightly colored classic calculators that will inspire kids to learn math
- Glue tape that’s effective and easy to use when adhesive is required for class projects
Computers and tech
An iPad is a versatile tablet computer that’s great for creative individuals. A student can use one for writing papers, taking notes, keeping track of assignments, doing research, and more. However, they’re also excellent tools that allow a student to flex their creative muscles when it comes to making art, movies, and musical compositions.
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HP Envy x360 Convertible Laptop
The Envy x360 is a powerful HP laptop that’s customizable to the student’s needs and budget. It’s a two-in-one convertible model that can function as a laptop with a keyboard or a tablet with a touchscreen. It comes with built-in privacy protection such as a mute button for the microphone and a physical shutter for the camera to offer peace of mind.
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The Galaxy Tab S8 is a popular Samsung tablet that features Microsoft 365 integration, which lets your student work on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word files. The all-day battery means the student won’t have to worry about running out of power halfway through the day, and the S pen is the company’s fastest, most responsive model to date.
Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds
Wireless earbuds that have active noise cancellation, like these Apple AirPods Pro, are great for a student. They can block out environmental noise and allow them to focus on their studies. Additionally, they can be used to listen to educational podcasts or instructional videos. If the student needs to hear what’s going on around them, they can switch to transparency mode.
A quality webcam is essential for remote learning and study groups that can’t meet up in the same physical space. This model lets you remove, blur, or replace your background without a green screen. It offers 1080p video calling and records at 30 fps. The camera also has HD lighting adjustment and autofocus, so you always look your best, even in low-light settings.
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Other top computer and tech deals
- This award-winning Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is ultra-thin yet impact-resistant, making it great for the on-the-go life of a student
- An Apple iPad Mini is the perfect size for carrying to class, so you’re always prepared for learning
- When you need to quickly and securely back up your work, this 64GB USB 2.0 SanDisk is an excellent option
- For the student who only wants the very best, this Apple MacBook Pro is the only way to go
- When it comes time to charge your MacBook Pro, only the MacBook Pro charger can accomplish the task
- The Asus VivoBook Flip is a capable machine that offers four convenient viewing modes: tablet, tent, stand, and laptop
- Logitech’s Brio 4K Webcam is suitable for nearly any setup you have, whether it’s a Mac, PC, laptop, or tablet
- This highly coveted Korean International version of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has impressive specs that will be more than adequate for schoolwork
- An ergonomic, wireless PC mouse can help protect a student’s hands when they’re engaged in long hours of work
- An ergonomic keyboard can help keep a student focused on assignments without worrying about developing aches and pains in the hand and wrist
- Another worthy option for pro-level computing is the potent ThinkPad L15 Gen 2
- The Fire 7 Kids tablet is a great way to jump-start that thirst of curiosity and love of learning at an early age
- If a student must record audio for a presentation or take part in an online meeting, having a high-quality USB microphone is important
- This Chromebook was specifically designed for all-day use at school and features a tamper- and spill-resistant keyboard
- Believe it or not, an Echo Dot is an extraordinary educational tool that can function as a tutor who’s available whenever you call their name
- The HP Pavilion laptop is a customizable option that’s available at an affordable base price
- To keep from developing poor posture habits and numerous aches and pains, a quality laptop stand is always recommended
- For the ultimate in durability and portability, consider a waterproof, foldable silicone keyboard
- Lenovo’s Chromebook S330 laptop is a choice option for students on a tight budget
- Students who learn better by listening will love this remarkable handheld scanner that can scan and read pages of text to make learning more natural
Backpacks and storage
Students with a full schedule need a spacious backpack to carry binders, textbooks, and other must-haves. In addition to two large main compartments, this backpack also features a 15-inch padded laptop compartment, three front zip pockets, and a side mesh water bottle pocket.
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Since it’s designed with premium vegan leather on the bottom and trims, those searching for an eco-friendly option will appreciate this backpack. A 15-inch padded pocket secures and protects a laptop, while the flap pocket is helpful for organizing cords and other electronic accessories.
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Fjallraven Kanken Classic Backpack
With over 35 color combinations and a trendy silhouette, students can finally get a backpack that expresses their style. At 16 liters, it has enough room for every product on the back-to-school checklist. Plus, it features a two-way zipper for functionality and a rain flap for protection.
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The North Face Borealis School Laptop Backpack
From school to sports practice to commuting, this backpack features the brand’s flex vent technology to ensure breathability and support. Fill it to the brim with art supplies, tech, or clothing, thanks to its 28-liter capacity and durable padded pockets.
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Herschel Heritage Classic 21.5-Liter Backpack
This backpack is lined with Herschel Supply’s signature red and white striped polyester for a flashy surprise. With a classic silhouette and diamond details, it won’t ever go out of style. It also features an interior sleeve pocket and a media pocket with a headphone port.
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Other top backpack and storage deals
- A padded Puma backpack with adjustable straps to stay comfortable, even when carrying must-have supplies from morning to night
- For a lightweight and compact option, the HotStyle backpack has an 18-liter capacity
- Some students may prefer the style of this vintage canvas messenger bag for its versatility and spacious main compartment
- This Dakine 25-liter backpack has a large enough capacity to carry textbooks for a full day of classes or traveling between multiple campuses
- The HP renew backpack is designed from recycled plastic bottles and is built to protect must-have electronics
- Get the style of this 100% leather messenger bag with three pockets to organize electronics and other accessories
- The High Sierra Swoop Backpack offers an abundance of features, including 360-degree reflectivity, a tower of external pockets, and bottom drop protection
- A Nike backpack that puts a new twist on a classic favorite with additional features and pockets
- An eco-friendly classic three-stripe backpack that’s made with recycled content as part of the brand’s ambition to end plastic waste
- A mini version of the trendy and durable Fjallraven Kanken for young children or those seeking a compact alternative
- This leather, waterproof, and scratch-resistant canvas messenger bag with adjustable and detachable shoulder straps
- The Simple Modern Kids Backpack that comes in an abundance of fun designs including unicorns, dinosaurs, and princesses
- Styles always come back around, and this Vans Old Skool backpack is one that never stops being trendy
- A totepack modeled after the popular Fjallraven Kanken backpack that can be worn as a backpack or carried over the shoulder
- This classic messenger bag makes it easy to do just about anything, including commuting or rushing in between classes
- This Patagonia tote pack made of water-repellent fabric that shields textbooks, laptops, and tablets from the elements
- A waterproof and stylish travel school backpack that’s made of eco-friendly canvas
- This tech-friendly laptop backpack with an external USB port, padded pocket, and anti-theft back pocket for valuables
- A durable and water-repellent Carhartt backpack that’s tough enough to last through just about anything
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Do you own something that some people consider “nerdy”? What is that one thing?
If you’re a Texan it is probably a piece of wall art, according to a new report from LombardoHomes.com. The website looked at all things nerdy in the nation, including which states are the nerdiest and the most popular “nerdy” decoration by state.
As stated earlier, the report says the most “nerdy” decoration in Texas is wall art. Other items include furniture, collector’s items and holiday decorations. The report also said the most Googled “nerdy” decoration in Texas was “Wallpaper Star Wars”.
Despite having some nerdy wall art, Texas did not even make the top 10 “nerdiest” states in the nation. Those honors go to
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Utah
- Kansas
- Arkansas
- Iowa
- Mississippi
- Connecticut
- Oregon
- Oklahoma
- Kentucky
- Colorado
- Alabama
- Louisiana
- South Carolina
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Maryland
- Arizona
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| 2022-09-04T20:36:26Z
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- Hyundai Motor's next all-electric vehicle engineered to be a special place to be in
- 77.4-kWh battery is mated to an aerodynamically sculpted silhouette to provide WLTP-estimated over 610 km of all-electric range on a single charge
- With WLTP-estimated energy consumption under 14 kWh/100 km, IONIQ 6 to be one of the most energy-efficient EVs in the market
- Mindful of passengers' needs, IONIQ 6 to offer an ergonomic interior on a 2,950-mm wheelbase with purposeful features that elevate the electric mobility experience
- Dual Color Ambient Lighting with speed-synchronization, EV Performance Tune-up to enhance IONIQ 6's personalized driving experience
- Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform to enable 800-V ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes
- Advanced driver assistance and Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates are available
SEOUL, South Korea, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company launched the eagerly awaited IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner with a digital world premiere film. As the new model in the brand's IONIQ all-electric lineup brand, the electrified streamliner's array of advanced technologies, personalized space and features and extended range redefine the boundaries of electric mobility.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9068551-hyundai-ioniq-6-electrified-streamliner
IONIQ 6 delivers an estimated all-electric range of over 610 km1, according to Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standard, as well as ultra-fast, 400-V/800-V multi-charging capability made possible by Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). It also has what may be Hyundai's most aerodynamic styling to date and an array of empowering features, such as Dual Color Ambient Lighting, Speed Sync Lighting, EV Performance Tune-up and Electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD), enhancing the electric mobility experience.
"IONIQ 6 is designed and engineered to seamlessly enhance our daily lives as space to awaken your potential," said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Customer Experience Division, Hyundai Motor Company. "The innovative interior is meticulously thought out as a cocoon-like personal space, enhanced with the latest technologies to create a safe, fun, and stress-free driving experience. The spacious interior, with sustainability and usability at its heart, once again represents a step forward for electric vehicles, in line with the values of our customers."
To view the full press release, please visit Hyundai Motor's global newsroom at:
https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/newsroom.release.all
1 77.4-kWh battery with RWD motor option and 18-inch tire
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area proposing fee increases
SULPHUR, Okla. (KXII) - <LL> The Chickasaw National Recreation Area attracts thousands of visitors year round for swimming hiking and camping.
But those visitors might have to start paying a little bit more in the coming months thanks to some proposed fee increases.
“We definitely want to make sure people understand why we’re proposing to increase fees and that that money is going to come back to the park,” said Park Ranger Megan Wilkins.
The first proposal would see certain camping fees increase such as group sites going from $30 to $50.
“The current rates that we have were set in 2011,” Wilkins said. “So it has been a while since we’ve increased so its just keeping up with the rate of inflation.”
Wilkins says the money from these increases will be put to good use within the park.
“Things like trails, restrooms, trash service, campground maintenance,” Wilkins said.
The second proposal is an entirely new cost.
“It is a proposed fee of $15 per day for parking at little nigari and the travertine nature center,” Wilkins said.
The money from that fee will go to staff dedicated to handling those busy areas.
Wilkins hopes that when people find out that the money will stay in the park they’ll be willing to pay a little extra.
“Its worth it for what we gain from it. Its a recreational area that just can’t be beat,” said Ron MacArthur, a frequent park visitor.
If these proposals are accepted the fee increases will go into effect in October while the parking fee will begin next May.
But before that the park wants to hear from the public about how they feel about the proposals.
“Are we on the right track, do they maybe even have better ideas then what we have because maybe somebody out there has a brilliant idea that we haven’t come up with yet,” Wilkins said. “We definitely want to get that feedback.”
The deadline to submit public comments is May 15th.
Comments should be sent to chic_superintendent@nps.gov with the subject line “Camping Fee Increase” or “Parking Fee Implementation CY 2023″ depending on which fee you have a comment on.
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| 2022-04-21T17:28:05Z
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RALEIGH, N.C., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and a developer of mixed-use multifamily communities, today announced it has broken ground on 320 West South Street, a luxury mixed-use high-rise apartment tower located in the Warehouse District of Raleigh, North Carolina within a qualified opportunity zone. Construction of the development is expected to be completed by summer 2024.
"We couldn't be more excited to begin construction on 320 West South Street, a truly elevated property that will transform the surrounding neighborhood, bringing vitality and elegance to downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District," said Whit Huffman, chief strategy and investment officer. "This property will provide exceptional amenities for residents, who will enjoy the vibrant social lifestyle provided by the nearby galleries, art studios, restaurants and the city's largest park."
The 20-story, high-rise community will feature 297 apartment homes and more than 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. A spacious double height resident lobby will lead to approximately 30,000 square feet of amenity space and an attached garage with multiple-floor access will provide parking for residents and their guests. Onsite amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool, rooftop lounge, coworking space and state-of-the-art fitness center. The apartment mix will consist of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units, each outfitted with stainless steel appliances, exposed concrete ceilings, tile and luxury vinyl flooring, modern wood cabinets, and sophisticated lighting fixtures.
Situated at the intersection of the Boylan Heights neighborhood, Dorothea Dix Park and downtown Raleigh, 320 West South Street will be one of only a handful of luxury apartment communities in the downtown submarket. It will sit at the epicenter of a thriving part of downtown Raleigh, within easy walking distance of multiple entertainment venues, cultural sites, nightspots, and dining options, as well as the RedHat Amphitheater and Raleigh Convention Center. Located adjacent to U.S. 70, the property offers ready access to The Research Triangle and North Carolina's well-known educational institutions, including Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.
"Raleigh's Warehouse District is in the midst of a fundamental transformation from an industrial area to a vibrant and exciting urban center," explained Adam Stifel, chief development officer. "320 West South Street will provide residents uncanny views of the downtown Raleigh skyline and Red Hat Amphitheater."
Capital Square has partnered with JDAVIS Architects as building architect, W. M. Jordan Company as general contractor and York Properties as the retail leasing agent for the property. The design team also includes Architecture Firm as interiors designer and EDSA as landscape designer.
Development of 320 West South Street will be primarily funded with proceeds from Capital Square's sixth qualified opportunity zone fund, CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund VI, LLC, which raised more than $48 million from accredited investors. Capital Square recently launched CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund VII, LLC to fund the development of a luxury multifamily development in the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Capital Square's opportunity zone funds have initiated over $330 million in development value to-date.
Opportunity zones were created to stimulate long-term private investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide. Conceived as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, opportunity zone funds are intended to help foster economic growth by providing tax benefits to incentivize private investments in designated opportunity zones.
Capital Square is a national real estate firm specializing in tax-advantaged real estate investments, including Delaware statutory trusts for Section 1031 exchanges, qualified opportunity zone funds for tax deferral and exclusion and a real estate investment trust (REIT). In recent years the company has become an active developer of multifamily and mixed-use properties in the southeastern US, with nine current projects totaling approximately 1,700 apartment units with a total development cost in excess of $600 million. Since 2012, Capital Square has completed more than $5.8 billion in transaction volume. Capital Square's related entities provide a range of services, including due diligence, acquisition, loan sourcing, property/asset management, and disposition, for a growing number of high-net-worth investors, private equity firms, family offices and institutional investors. Since 2017, Capital Square has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation for four consecutive years. In 2017, 2018 and 2020, the company was also ranked on Richmond BizSense's list of fastest growing companies. Additionally, Capital Square was listed by Virginia Business on their "Best Places to Work in Virginia" report in 2019 and their "Fantastic 50" reports in 2019 and 2020. To learn more, visit www.CapitalSq.com.
Disclaimer: Securities offered through WealthForge Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Capital Square and WealthForge Securities, LLC are separate entities. There are material risks associated with investing in DST properties and real estate securities including illiquidity, tenant vacancies, general market conditions and competition, lack of operating history, interest rate risks, the risk of new supply coming to market and softening rental rates, general risks of owning/operating commercial and multifamily properties, short term leases associated with multi-family properties, financing risks, potential adverse tax consequences, general economic risks, development risks, long hold periods, and potential loss of the entire investment principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Potential cash flow, returns and appreciation are not guaranteed. IRC Section 1031 is a complex tax concept; consult your legal or tax professional regarding the specifics of your particular situation. This is not a solicitation or an offer to see any securities. Please read the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) in its entirety, paying careful attention to the risk section prior to investing. Diversification does not guarantee profits or protect against losses. Private placements are speculative.
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To celebrate the new website launch, Sartori Cheese announces sweepstakes.
PLYMOUTH, Wis., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sartori Cheese is excited to announce the launch of their new website. Patrons can view & purchase products, explore pairing suggestions and review new recipe content. The site showcases the history behind our fourth-generation family-owned company, explores what it takes to become a Master Cheesemaker and highlights the shared relationship between Sartori and local family farms.
"After listening to our patrons, we set out to build a website that celebrates the products, Team Members, Family Farms and stories that make Sartori Cheese special," explained President Bert Sartori. "We are excited to continue more meaningful connections with our patrons, and we look forward to helping everyone by sharing our cheese knowledge and passion through this new site."
To celebrate the new website, Sartori is giving away free cheese for a year to three lucky winners. The sweepstakes are open from 5/18/2022 through 8/17/2022. Patrons who complete the entry form at https://www.sartoricheese.com/sweepstakes/ will receive an entry into the sweepstakes. Along with being entered into the sweepstakes, visitors can expect to receive emails containing access to special discounts, exclusive promotions and a sneak-peek into everything Sartori including new product launches. Three winners will be chosen and contacted via email at the end of August 2022.
Sartori, a fourth-generation family-owned company, has proudly produced award-winning, artisan cheese for customers worldwide since 1939. Rooted in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sartori's emphasis on a high-quality and handcrafted approach to cheesemaking is a timeless family tradition. For more information, please www.sartoricheese.com or email press@sartoricheese.com.
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| 2022-06-01T18:56:22Z
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (formerly CM Finance Inc) (NASDAQ:ICMB) ("ICMB" or "the Company") today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Monday, May 9, 2022, after the close of the financial markets.
The Company will host an earnings conference call at 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 334-5784 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (314) 696-0510. Please reference "Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. Third Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call". An archived replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website at http://icmbdc.com/earnings-calls/.
About Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc.
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's primary investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing in debt and related equity investments of privately held middle-market companies. The Company seeks to invest primarily in middle-market companies that have annual revenues of at least $50 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of at least $15 million. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, CM Investment Partners LLC. To learn more about Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc., please visit www.icmbdc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein or made on the conference call may contain "forward-looking statements," which relate to future performance or financial condition, are based upon current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release or made on the conference call may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results. These statements involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related changes in base interest rates and significant market volatility that may affect the Company's business, its portfolio companies, its industry and the global economy. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein or on the conference call, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made.
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| 2022-04-25T21:17:53Z
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunis Inc., a private biotechnology company developing a novel treatment for age and disease-related immune decline, has closed a $10M Series A First Closing financing led by Remiges Ventures with participation by several other healthcare investment firms. Proceeds will support clinical assessment of Immunis' immunomodulatory secretome product in an FDA-awarded Phase 1/2a clinical trial targeting muscle atrophy, which is an age, disuse and disease-associated condition experienced by 100% of the population.
"The completion of this financing round reflects strong asset development, an outstanding team and a focused strategy," said Dr. Hans S. Keirstead, Chairman of Immunis.
An inevitable consequence of aging is decline of immune system health. Immune system degeneration manifests many degenerative conditions within the body, including muscle atrophy. Mitigating the loss of muscle and improving muscle recovery are unmet medical needs. Immunis' unique secretome treatment, IMM01-STEM, addresses both medical needs using natural immunomodulators with potent cytoskeletal remodeling properties.
Immunis is a private biotechnology company developing a novel immunomodulatory secretome product for the various manifestations of age and disease-related immune decline. The STEM product line leverages Immunis' leading-edge capabilities in stem cell technology to deliver all natural, all human immune modulators in their natural, relative physiological concentrations.
Immunis' FDA-awarded Phase 1/2a clinical trial is an open-label dose escalation study to assess the safety and tolerability of IMM01-STEM in elderly participants with muscle atrophy associated with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Up to 18 patients will be enrolled in the trial and randomly assigned to an IMM01-STEM dose cohort. Treatment will be administered in the form of intramuscular injections twice a week, for four weeks (8 injections total). Male or female patients are eligible for the study if they satisfy the following criteria: (1) 50 to 75 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent, (2) have grade 2 or 3 knee osteoarthritis as defined by Kellgren-Lawrence analyses, (3) have quadricep weakness (<7.5N/kg/m2), (4) can ambulate >50 feet unassisted, (5) are negative for human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis C at the Screening Visit and (6) have a body mass index (BMI) of <40kg/m2. For additional information about Immunis' trial participant qualifications, please visit: www.immunisbiomedical.com
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Blue Gorilla Employees Already Use the Partner Portal "Every Day" to Communicate with Clients, Track Usage of the Portal, and Help Clients Track the Activities of Their Own Clients
PLEASANTON, Calif. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZINFI Technologies, Inc., a company leading the definition and creation of Unified Channel Management (UCM) solutions, today announced that Blue Gorilla Digital has begun making use of its industry-leading technology for automating partner marketing and channel management activities.
Headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, Blue Gorilla develops digital advertising campaigns to help clients—primarily in the automotive, financial and energy sectors—control their mobile and online messaging, increase brand awareness, refine SEO strategy, and drive traffic to their businesses. Blue Gorilla is now using ZINFI partner portal technology to communicate more directly with its clients, provide them with up-to-date information on campaigns, and increase client engagement with their services. Blue Gorilla employees use the portal every day for a variety of purposes, including uploading of sales data, creative materials and "proof-of-performance" documents so clients can track the results of their digital advertising initiatives in real-time, as well as track usage on the part of their own clients.
"Every client relationship is about meeting and exceeding client expectations," says Ron Scirrotto, the owner and president of Blue Gorilla, "and the ZINFI partner portal is exactly what we requested from day one." Because of the flexibility of ZINFI technology, Blue Gorilla was able to customize the portal for a unique set of requirements requested by its primary client, a large energy company that wanted to be able to track usage among its own client base."
"ZINFI software is built to accommodate a very broad range of customer types and sizes," said Sugata Sanyal, founder and CEO of ZINFI. "We provide comprehensive, fully integrated channel management technology and services to some of the world's largest enterprises with vast global partner networks, but we also are able to meet the needs of smaller organizations with very specific, client-driven requirements that help them increase transparency, foster meaningful communication, and get their clients more engaged. Our customizable partner portal is a great point of entry for companies in an early stage of automating partner marketing activities, and we are thrilled to know that Blue Gorilla has begun that journey using the ZINFI solution."
To learn more about how Blue Gorilla is using ZINFI partner portal technology to increase the value of the services it provides to clients and generate better client engagement, please click here.
In 2020, ZINFI was named a leader in a Forrester report: The Forrester Wave™: Partner Relationship Management Q4 2020 report, where ZINFI received 5 out of 5 (the highest possible) scores in the "Product innovation roadmap" criterion in the "Strategy" category and in the "Partner co-selling and co-marketing" criterion in the "Current Offering" category. ZINFI also tied for the highest score among the participants in the "Partner performance and incentives" criterion (4.4 out of 5).
ZINFI offers its potential customers a 30-day free trial (no credit card required) providing access to its entire Unified Channel Marketing (UCM) automation platform. This will allow any prospective buyers to test-drive its industry-leading channel management applications before making a purchase decision.
Blue Gorilla Digital is a one-stop digital advertising agency that was founded in 2001 and is located in Jupiter, FL. Our extensive experience, passion for results, and commitment to integrity and excellence have led us to develop campaigns for local and national clients, automotive dealers and dealer groups nationwide. Our services are designed to increase brand awareness and drive more traffic to your website. Our solutions include digital display advertising, online video, and search engine optimization. The Blue Gorilla Digital team has expertise in automotive marketing, programmatic & data fencing, conquest marketing, OTT, vide pre-roll, content creation, creative design, video production, geo-fencing and email marketing. Visit us at bluegorilladigital.com.
ZINFI Technologies, Inc., the leader in Unified Channel Management (UCM) innovation, enables vendors and their channel partners to achieve profitable growth predictably and rapidly on a worldwide level. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA and founded by channel veterans with extensive global channel management experience, we at ZINFI see an immense opportunity to build high-performing sales channels by deploying an easy-to-use, comprehensive and innovative state-of-the-art SaaS Unified Channel Management automation platform that streamlines and manages the entire partner lifecycle through three core state-of-the-art SaaS applications—partner relationship management, channel marketing management and channel sales management. In 26 countries, these three core UCM SaaS applications are locally supported by ZINFI's global marketing services team members.
For more information about ZINFI's Unified Channel Management platform, please visit our website at www.zinfi.com. You can also follow ZINFI Technologies on LinkedIn and at the ZINFI Channel Marketing Best Practices blog.
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Fewer than two percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada earn Best of Staffing designations
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Therapy Partners, a leading therapy and allied staffing agency, today announced that it won the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to its clients and candidates. Presented in partnership with Indeed and Talent.com, ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and candidates. On average, clients of winning agencies are twice as likely to be completely satisfied, and candidates who have been placed by winning agencies are twice as likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies.
Jackson Therapy Partners' Net Promoter® Score from its clients came in over two times higher than the industry average in 2021.
"We're deeply honored to be recognized as one of the top therapy and allied staffing agencies in the country, particularly as we continue to grow to meet our clients' needs through COVID-19 and beyond," commented Bobbi Henson, president of Jackson Therapy Partners. "These awards are especially meaningful to us because they were voted on by the clients and healthcare professionals we work with every day. Their commitment to patient care drives everything we do."
"Winners of the 2022 Best of Staffing award have demonstrated their commitment to delivering exceptional service, even as COVID-19 has forced them to reimagine and rebuild their approach to business," said ClearlyRated's CEO and Founder, Eric Gregg. "These service leaders have kept the client, talent, and employee experience at the heart of their business strategy, and it's my honor to celebrate and showcase the 2022 Best of Staffing winners alongside feedback from their actual clients on ClearlyRated.com!"
ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients, placed talent, and internal employees. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on ClearlyRated.com—an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services find service leaders and vet prospective firms with the help of validated client ratings and testimonials.
Rooted in satisfaction research for professional service firms, ClearlyRated utilizes a Net Promoter® Score survey program to help professional service firms measure their service experience, build online reputation, and differentiate on service quality. Learn more at https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions/.
Ensuring continuity of care for over 1,300 facilities nationwide, Jackson Therapy Partners provides highly skilled therapists and allied healthcare professionals to schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing, and rehab facilities. Clients of Jackson Therapy Partners receive customizable and scalable workforce solutions on a seasonal or annual basis that can include travel contracts, teletherapy, contract-to-hire, or direct-hire options. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies, one of the largest healthcare staffing organizations in the U.S. Learn more at www.jacksontherapy.com.
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Art Rupe, pioneering record executive, dead at 104
NEW YORK (AP) — Music executive Art Rupe, whose Specialty Records was a premier label during the formative years of rock ‘n roll and helped launch the careers of Little Richard, Sam Cooke and many others, has died. He was 104.
Rupe, who was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2011, died Friday at his home in Santa Barbara, California, according to the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation. The foundation did not release his cause of death.
The Greensburg, Pennsylvania, native was a contemporary of Jerry Wexler, Leonard Chess and other white businessmen-producers who helped bring Black music to a general audience. He founded Specialty in Los Angeles in 1946 and gave early breaks to such artists as Cooke and his gospel group the Soul Stirrers, Little Richard, Lloyd Price, John Lee Hooker and Clifton Chenier.
“Specialty Records’ growth paralleled, and perhaps defined, the evolution of Black popular music, from the ‘race’ music of the 1940s to the rock n’ roll of the 1950s,” music historian Billy Vera wrote in the liner notes to “The Specialty Story,” a five-CD set that came out in 1994.
Rupe’s most lucrative and momentous signing was Little Richard, a rhythm ‘n blues and gospel performer since his teens who had struggled to break through commercially. In a 2011 interview for the Rock Hall archives, Rupe explained that Little Richard (the professional name for the late Macon, Georgia, native Richard Penniman) had learned of Specialty through Price, sent a demo and for months called trying to find out if anyone had listened. He finally demanded to speak to Rupe, who dug out his tape from the reject pile.
“There was something in Little Richard’s voice I liked,” Rupe said. “I don’t know — it was so exaggerated, so over emotional. And I said, ‘Let’s give this guy a chance and maybe we can get him to sing like B.B. King.’”
Initial recording sessions were uninspiring, but during a lunch break at a nearby inn Little Richard sat down at a piano and pounded out a song he had performed during club dates: “Tutti Frutti,” with its immortal opening shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-mop-a-wop-bam-boom!”
Released in September 1955 and one of rock n’ roll’s first major hits, “Tutti Frutti” was a manic, but cleaner version of the raunchy original, which featured such rhymes as “Tutti Frutti/good booty.” Rupe noted that Little Richard’s performance was transformed when he accompanied himself on piano.
“Up that up to that point Bumps (producer Robert “Bumps” Blackwell) was having Little Richard just be a vocalist,” Rupe said. “The neck bone connected to the knee bone or something; his voice and his playing sort of gave it a lift.”
Critic Langdon Winner would liken Little Richard’s Specialty recordings to Elvis Presley’s Sun Records sessions as “models of singing and musicianship that have inspired rock musicians ever since.”
Little Richard’s other hits with Specialty included such rock classics as “Long Tall Sally,” “Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Rip it Up” before he abruptly (and temporarily) retired in 1957. Specialty also was home to Price’s “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” (with Fats Domino on piano); Don and Dewey’s “Farmer John”; Larry Williams’ “Dizzy Miss Lizzy,” which the Beatles later covered; and music by such leading gospel acts as Dorothy Love Coates, the Swan Silvertones and the Pilgrim Travelers.
Rupe was known for how little he paid his artists and engaged in an exploitative practice common among label owners in the early rock era: Having performers sign contracts leaving him with much or all of the royalties and publishing rights. Little Richard would sue him in 1959 for back royalties and settled out of court for $11,000.
Around the same time, Rupe grew increasingly frustrated with the “payola” system of bribing broadcasters to get records played and distanced himself from the music business. He sold Specialty to Fantasy Records in the early 1990s, but continued to earn money through oil and gas investments. In recent years, he headed the Art N. Rupe Foundation, which supported education and research to shine “the light of truth on critical and controversial issues.”
Rupe’s survivors include his daughter, Beverly Rupe Schwarz, and granddaughter Madeline Kahan.
He was born Arthur Goldberg, a Jewish factory worker’s son whose passion for Black music began through hearing the singers at a nearby Baptist church. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, briefly considered a career in movies and decided on music instead, schooling himself by purchasing “race records” and listening with a metronome and stopwatch. He co-founded Juke Box Records in the mid-1940s, but soon left to start Specialty. He also changed his last name to Rupe, the family’s ancestral name.
Rupe’s discerning taste made him a success, but did cost him at least one major hit. In the mid-1950s, Cooke was anxious to expand his appeal beyond gospel and recorded some pop songs at Specialty, including a ballad that became a standard, “You Send Me.” Rupe found the song bland and was appalled by its white backup singers. He let Cooke and Blackwell, who had become Cooke’s manager, purchase the copyright and release “You Send Me” through RCA.
“I did not think ‘You Send Me’ was that great. I knew it would have a certain intrinsic value because Sam was good. I never dreamed it would be multimillion seller,” said Rupe, who added, sarcastically, “A wonderful stroke of genius on my part.”
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From Machine Learning to Augmented Reality Mobile Apps, Top Creators and Innovators Will Share Their Latest Research and Breakthroughs
CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2022 is showcasing the latest gaming innovations with the Appy Hour, Courses, and Real-Time Live! programs. With more than 100 selected projects as part of these programs, SIGGRAPH offers a platform to emphasize breakthrough presentations and demonstrations in next-generation technology. The projects cover exciting research, design, and animation in gaming and live demonstrations. The 49th annual conference will run 8–11 August in person, with on-demand sessions from researchers available virtually 25 July–31 October 2022.
With games and gaming, innovation is key. These programs explore the latest in computer graphics and immersion technologies, and offer presentations and sessions from visionaries and creators from the game industry.
"I'm thrilled to share various innovations that will be a part of the games focus area at SIGGRAPH 2022," said SIGGRAPH 2022 Games Chair Elizabeth Baumel. "This year's works show how gaming can spread across multiple programs and allow technological exploration beyond the usual applications. The SIGGRAPH Games platform continues to generate excitement in the gaming market by providing opportunities to discover the advancements made in the industry."
Real-Time Live! focuses on real-time technology demonstrations from scientific visualization to augmented reality. If projects feature transformative technology, the Real-Time Live! Program is the place to discover it all.
"The unique and fun part of the Real-Time Live! program is that anything can happen," stated SIGGRAPH 2022 Real-Time Live! Chair Yibing Jiang. "Participants and attendees will experience demonstrations of technologies live and in person. We get to experience both the excitement and apprehension of demos being held live, from real-time rendering and facial rigging technology to photorealistic 3D reconstruction, and more."
The Courses program is where experts are invited to share their knowledge of the computer graphics industry, whether they are researchers, academics, or practitioners. The Courses program covers a wide variety of topics, from foundational skills to next-generation technology developments.
"We have a number of topics being covered this year, as well as fan-favorite Natalya Tatarchuk presenting Advances in Real-Time Rendering in Games Pt. 1 & 2, and a new two-part course on the Metaverse," said SIGGRAPH 2022 Courses Chair Tamar Shinar. "Courses is the opportunity to learn key concepts and expand horizons either in person in Vancouver or virtually."
Through the Appy Hour program, participants can discover the creative and innovative applications that a mobile device can do. Attendees interact with developers and experience the future of mobile media. Appy Hour at SIGGRAPH 2022 will feature everything from education to machine learning to augmented reality.
"We're excited to provide attendees with a fun, festive atmosphere now that we're back in person," said SIGGRAPH 2022 General Submissions Chair Chris Redmann. "Participants can interact with developers and discover all the various innovations from this year's astonishing submissions."
Game highlights from these three programs at SIGGRAPH 2022 include:
FUTURE.STAGE by Evil Eye Pictures & Patrick Osborne
Contributors: Dan Rosen, Yovel Schwartz, Alastair Macleod, Justin Schubert, Brian Smith, Ben Peck, Andrew Angulo, Evil Eye Pictures LLC; Patrick Osborne, Paid Time Off, Inc. and Evil Eye Pictures LLC; James Ritts, Evil Eye Pictures LLC and Haiba LLC
This improvised comedy show asks audience members to submit suggestions using a web portal. The collaboration tools will coordinate the distributed components to help the remote performers act out the live "rideshare" performance that incorporates the suggestion.
Real Time Technologies for Realistic Digital Humans: Facial Performance and Hair Simulation
Contributors: Krasimir Nechevski, Daniel Gagiu, Unity Technologies
This presentation demonstrates how Ziva's proprietary machine-learning processes can improve the overall quality of RT3D faces for all productions while simplifying and accelerating the overall production workflow and enabling mass production of high-performance real-time characters.
Instant Neural Radiance Fields
Contributors: Thomas Müller, Alex Evans, Isaac Deutsch, András Bódis-Szomorú, Michael Shelley, Christoph Schied, Marco Foco, Alexander Keller, NVIDIA
This demonstration showcases a pipeline that begins with a SLAM implementation that tracks and fuses frames from an RGB-Depth camera; this computes the camera pose by dense frame-to-model tracking and streams both the images and the computed camera poses to the NeRF algorithm in real time.
A Showcase of Decima Engine in Horizon Forbidden West
Contributors: Hugh Malan, Guerrilla; Maarten van der Gaag, Guerrilla-Games
Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the real-time systems that drive the rich dynamism of the world of Horizon. This presentation showcases a number of features of the Decima Engine that power the visuals and gameplay in Horizon Forbidden West.
AI and Physics Assisted Character Pose Authoring© 2022 Unity Technologies
Contributors: Florent Bocquelet, Boris Oreshkin, Dominic Laflamme, Felix Harvey, Louis-Simon Ménard, Jeremy Cowles, Bay Raitt, Unity Technologies
To make authoring character poses easier on users, this tool leverages both machine learning and a physics engine to enable users with no artistic experience to author natural-looking poses in a few seconds.
Advances in Real-Time Rendering in Games: Pt. 1 & 2
Contributors: Natalya Tatarchuk, Unity Technologies
This research brings state-of-the-art and production-proven rendering techniques for fast, interactive rendering of complex and engaging virtual worlds of video games. Learn how to push the visual boundaries by employing a variety of sophisticated algorithms to produce groundbreaking 3D rendering during this two-part course.
Rosita's Cocina
Contributors: Charles Reitcheck, Estela Antunez; University of Idaho
This project brings you on a journey of immigrants finding it hard to maintain their culture after being removed from their homes. Rosita's Cocina is designed to help kids learn about their family's history, language, and traditional food.
Light & Shadow AR App
Contributors: Paulo Majano, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
The Light & Shadow Augmented Reality app allows you to step into a full-size portrait lighting studio workshop from anywhere in the world. Learn all about studio lighting setups in 3D, plus gain more knowledge on light placement for portrait photography.
Trios: Stylistic Rendering of 3D Photos
Contributors: Ulrike Bath, Sumit Shekhar, Jürgen Döllner, Matthias Trapp, Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam; Hendrik Tjabben, Adobe Systems Engineering GmbH and Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam; Amir Semmo, Digital Masterpieces GmbH; Sebastian Pasewaldt, Digital Masterpieces GmbH and Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam
This mobile app enables users to render and stylize 3D photos. The user interface provides interactive control over a variety of artistic filters, both classical and neural, as well as rendering aspects of 3D photos.
Access to SIGGRAPH 2022 Appy Hour, Courses, Games, and Real-Time Live! programming is available at varying registration levels. Learn more and register for the conference at s2022.SIGGRAPH.org/register.
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. The SIGGRAPH conference is the world's leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2022, the 49th annual conference hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, will take place as a hybrid event, with live events 8–11 August at the Vancouver Contention Centre and virtual content available starting 25 July through 31 October. Click here for news from the conference and its partners.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lush Cosmetics just launched a new campaign for Pollinator Week (June 20-26, 2022) on the critical role pollinators play in our food supply and ecosystem, and to draw attention to declining pollinator populations. Leading with the key message "Pollinators Make It Possible", the campaign is developed in partnership with Pollinator Partnership, to demonstrate the various foods we eat that rely on pollinators.
"This campaign really illustrates the global impact that the world's tiniest creatures make through their small everyday actions," says Vicki Wojcik at Pollinator Partnership. "Like pollinators, every human has the power to create massive change through even the most seemingly insignificant action. Pollinators do so much for us, and it's time we make a difference for them."
To launch the campaign, Lush emptied its shelves and halted sales at a flagship location to demonstrate the crucial role pollinators play in the fresh ingredients used in Lush products, and reveal the stark reality that pollinators impact 100% of the products the beauty company makes. Click here for a before and after photo capture, and here for timelapse footage.
"We're launching our campaign during the 2022 Pollinator Week to uplift and support the important work of Pollinator Partnership, at a time when awareness about the impacts of the climate emergency on pollinator populations could not be more critical", says Carleen Pickard, at Lush Cosmetics. "Between 75% and 95% of all flowering plants need pollination, giving us fruits, vegetables and nuts – and these tiny champions need protection."
As part of the campaign, Lush is bringing back its limited-edition Rose Butterfly Bath Bomb ($6.95) while supplies last. 100% of the sales price (minus the tax) will raise $150,000 for Pollinator Partnership and other organizations working to protect pollinators.
The campaign will also distribute over 140,000 pieces of non-invasive seeded paper cards, for customers to plant native flowers and increase pollinator habitat. Lush is also hosting free seed bomb making parties in 265 shops across North America on June 25th starting at 12:00pm local time. The Lush shop locator is here. Between the seeded paper and the events, a new habitat the size of almost 32 football fields will be created.
For 'Pollinators Make It Possible' campaign photos click here.
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics are purveyors of good, clean fun. They offer luxurious and ethical skincare, haircare and bath products, as well as unique gifts filled with fragrant and effective products. 2022 marks Lush's 27th anniversary of creating innovative cosmetics using fresh fruits and vegetables, the finest essential oils and ingredients that are ethically and sustainably sourced.
Pollinator Partnership's mission is to promote the health and wellbeing of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research. It manages various programs that focus on pollinator health and provide public and private partners with the tools to get involved.
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Athos to perform molecular analysis of biopsies from de-identified Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient samples from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center based in Burlington, Massachusetts.
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Athos Therapeutics, Inc. ("Athos"), a late-stage preclinical biotech company using artificial intelligence to develop small molecule therapeutics for immune-mediated diseases and cancer, announced today a comprehensive Master Research Agreement for a collaborative project on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center ("Lahey"). This collaboration will advance systems biology and computational analyses in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).
Athos will perform multi-omic molecular and genetic analyses using biopsies from archived and de-identified Lahey IBD patient samples with the following clinical descriptions: Crohn's disease (CD) active, CD inactive (in remission), Ulcerative colitis (UC) active, UC inactive (in remission), and controls. The results of the biopsy analyses will be correlated with detailed clinical information including the patient's age, sex, disease location, prior treatments, and status.
"We are excited to collaborate with Dr. Randall Pellish and his team to identify novel molecular targets and subtypes of IBD patients," said Dimitrios Iliopoulos, PhD, MBA, President & CEO. "Lahey's IBD patient biomaterials will be fed into our Athos Learning Computational Ensemble
(ALCE) engine to further elucidate the complexity of IBD and the heterogeneity of drug responses."
"Athos Therapeutics is developing a precision medicine approach to the treatment of IBD and other autoimmune disorders," said Allan Pantuck, MD, MS, FACS, Chairman, Founder & CMO. "The availability of high-quality tissue resources linked to verified clinical data, which forms the basis for our collaboration with Lahey Hospital, will make this possible and allow for the identification of new disease sub-types and for the identification of novel drug targets."
"We are very excited about our research initiatives with Athos Therapeutics," said Randall Pellish, MD, Director, Lahey Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. "This collaborative research project will allow us to work on vital questions addressing new ways of classifying and treating inflammatory bowel disease with the goal of developing meaningful, perhaps paradigm shifting, treatment strategies."
The Mission of Athos Therapeutics is to develop first-in-class medications that will significantly impact the lives of patients with autoimmune disorders, chronic inflammatory diseases, and cancer. Athos is a late-stage preclinical biotech company developing small molecule therapeutics for immune-mediated diseases and cancer using artificial intelligence-generated innovative chemistry and computational platforms. The co-founders of Athos include one of the founders of Kite Pharma (acquired for $12B), the medicinal chemist behind two multi-billion-dollar FDA-approved drugs (Xtandi & Erleada), and the discoverer of the miR-124 drug target, currently in a Phase III IBD trial. Athos identifies novel drug targets (hubs) by integrating clinical and molecular datasets into the biological network of a disease (the disease interactome) and matches them to its small molecule computational chemistry platform. ATH-63, the Company's lead drug compound, is moving into a Phase Ia human clinical trial in 2022. The Athos pipeline includes small molecule approaches for various autoimmune disease and cancer.
Additional information about Athos Therapeutics can be found at https://athostx.com/
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FARMINGTON, Conn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, announced today it closed a $45 million venture loan facility to Swift Health Systems, Inc. (dba InBrace) ("InBrace"), of which Horizon funded $7 million of the initial $10 million draw, and a private investment vehicle managed by Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, Horizon's advisor, funded $3 million.
InBrace is the orthodontic company behind the Smartwire®, transforming the teeth straightening process and markedly improving the patient experience. The InBrace Smartwire is fit behind teeth by an orthodontist, making treatment completely hidden so that patients can share their improving smile as teeth are straightening in real time. The InBrace Smartwire is created from shape memory alloy that continually moves teeth into place using Gentleforce® technology. InBrace works like autopilot and doesn't require the painful monthly tightenings of braces or the tray changes and lifestyle inconvenience of plastic aligners. InBrace is backed by a consortium of well-known investors including: Vivo Capital, Endeavour Vision Ltd, Farallon Capital Management, Marshall Wace, MVM, Novo Holdings, RTW Investments, L.P., Soleus Capital, and venBio Partners LLC. The company will use the loan proceeds for general growth and working capital purposes.
"InBrace is disrupting the $40+ billion orthodontic market, offering completely hidden teeth straightening treatment that significantly reduces treatment time while allowing patients to eat, drink, brush and floss like they can when not in treatment," said Gerald A. Michaud, President of Horizon. "We are excited to work with InBrace as the company expands its offerings and uses its technology to grow and revolutionize the orthodontics industry."
"We welcome Horizon's support as we continue to change the way people think about teeth straightening," said Clint Carnell, Chief Executive Officer of InBrace. "InBrace patients get expert orthodontic care with just a few check-in appointments and without the lifestyle compromises of dated offerings. Best of all, with InBrace, patients don't have to look worse before they look better. The process is simple, InBrace takes the Toothprint™ of a patient who then co-designs their ideal smile with an InBrace provider. Then InBrace programs the Smartwire that's fitted behind teeth. It's a win-win for both providers and patients and we are excited to expand throughout North America."
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of HRZN is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located in Portland, Maine, Austin, Texas, and Reston, Virginia. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.
InBrace was invented and founded by Drs. John Pham and Hongsheng Tong who set out to find a healthier and more efficient teeth straightening system to treat children with severe cleft lip and palate, which led them to partner with USC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. InBrace filed the first application patent of its extensive patent portfolio in 2012.
InBrace is revolutionizing teeth straightening with a personalized Smartwire® that is designed using each patient's unique Toothprint™. The set it and forget it technology puts the orthodontic experience on autopilot; with treatment that's completely hidden from the world and which requires less work for patients and clinicians. Designed for you. Made for real life ™. InBrace is headquartered in Irvine, CA. For more information visit InBrace.com, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
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SINGAPORE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A SPAC II Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ASCBU) ("A SPAC II" or the "Company") announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 18,500,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on The NASDAQ Global Market ("NASDAQ") and trade under the ticker symbol "ASCBU" beginning May 3, 2022. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, one half of one redeemable warrant, and one right to receive one-tenth of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of the Company's initial business combination. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares, warrants and rights are expected to be traded on the NASDAQ under the symbols "ASCB," "ASCBW," and "ASCBR," respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade.
Maxim Group LLC is acting as sole book running manager in the offering.
The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,775,000 units at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts, to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on May 5, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2022. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About A SPAC II Acquisition Corp.
A SPAC II Acquisition Corp. is a British Virgin Islands company incorporated as a blank check company for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. A SPAC II's efforts to identify a prospective target business will not be limited to a particular industry, although the Company intends to focus on opportunities that are in high-growth industries that apply cutting edge technologies, such as Proptech and Fintech (the "New Economy Sectors"), with a preference for companies that promote environmental, social and governance ("ESG") principles.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
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| 2022-05-03T01:24:28Z
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While not every church will make a big deal about Mother’s Day, in practice almost every church will acknowledge the holiday. Navigating the observance is more complicated than it once was.
Mother’s Day has traditionally been one of the best-attended Sundays in the year. When Mom said she wanted her family in church with her, the pew was filled, making Mother’s Day the third-best-attended worship service each year after Easter and Christmas.
I salute those faithful mothers who wielded that spiritual influence over their husbands, children and grandchildren. I don’t know how many parents (particularly mothers) today are requiring children to attend church, but it feels like that number is sadly diminished.
It is perhaps timely (or ironic, depending on your stance) that on the week leading up to Mother’s Day somebody leaked the United States Supreme Court’s potential ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The decision, if eventually confirmed, will permit states the right to make this surgery illegal.
A majority of Americans, from surveys I have seen, are both supportive of the right to abortion and also supportive of a ban on abortion after 15 weeks. We are a conflicted people. Some Christians are supportive of the right of the mother to make the decision while others are determinedly adamant that such a decision is murder. The United Methodist Church has long adopted a nuanced position on abortion, opposing this practice for gender selection or personal convenience while encouraging the mother to prayerfully consult with clergy, family and physician while agonizing over the decision.
This Sunday, Mother’s Day, there will be prayers of gratitude in many congregations throughout Georgia over the leaked decision. Other congregations will ignore the news, while some fewer Georgia churches will lament the potential decision.
The church has been supportive of mothers and their infants in fits and starts. Language has changed because attitudes have changed. I no longer hear a single woman with a baby called an “unwed mother.” No longer is the child of a single mother labeled a “bastard” or “illegitimate.” Pregnant single mothers once fled to a distant location to deliver their baby, too ashamed to give birth surrounded by disapproval. Now these women give birth in the same ob/gyn wing as a woman with a husband. Although I would wish two committed parents for every newborn, I am grateful for societal changes that affirm and support mothers and their babies.
The legalization of gay marriage has implications for our newborns. Those churches that condemn gay marriage oppose same-gender parents giving birth to or adopting children, while other congregations and Christians are both supportive and welcoming. Dear friends of mine welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world this week. Both parents are women, legally married in a church wedding. Their baby son will be loved and nurtured in a church where the parents will be welcome.
The church thus approaches Mother’s Day 2022 with a plethora of issues around birth and motherhood. The way a church decides to observe (or ignore) this day will say much about the character of the congregation.
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| 2022-05-05T23:08:35Z
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MONTAUK, N.Y., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- La Fin Kitchen & Lounge, the waterfront restaurant in Montauk known for its signature views and French inspired cuisine, opens its doors for summer with an expanded menu and an accomplished new culinary team.
Welcoming in the second season is new Culinary Director Chris Brandt. Chef Chris has led some of the nation's most prestigious kitchens including The Greenbrier and The Food Studio, where, as opening executive chef, he was instrumental in bringing it a Four-Diamond AAA rating while still in his 20's and The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, where he led the team to a Four-Star Mobil rating. Chef is surrounded by a stellar team, including Executive Chef Joe Roberti and General Manager Justin Shiller.
"We are thrilled to have Culinary Director Chris Brandt at the helm this summer, bringing his signature flair and attention to detail to our menu." says Co-owner Michelle Walrath "At La Fin, gorgeous views of the sea are visible from any seat in the house. With our new expanded menu and wider array of options, guests can experience the wonder of La Fin in even more ways."
The team has added multiple menu items that include new Lounge menu, available from 4-5pm daily, featuring options such as cauliflower flat bread, a large charcuterie board and an 8oz grass fed beef burger, served with tomato-bacon jam, cheddar, and signature La Fin shoe-string fries. The new Raw Bar menu includes Plateau De Fruits De Mer, a decadent caviar dish accompanied by egg white, egg yolk, chive, crème fraîche and crackers and a classic shrimp cocktail. New Rosé flights, featuring 3 varietals from Provence and 3 from the North Fork, are the perfect accompaniment to the light and flavorful dishes. Signature cocktails at La Fin include an Espresso Martini, and a new Grand Cru Margarita made with Clase Azul Reposado, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Agave Nectar, Soda Water.
Dinner brings new shareable dishes to the menu, with a delectable organic whole spatchcock chicken, served with baby carrots, haricot vert, herb roasted fingerling, potatoes, and black truffle chicken jus. Signature fan favorite dishes like eggplant meatballs with white wine tomato sauce, are mainstays. The new crab and watermelon salad; filled with jumbo lump blue crab, lemon zest, arugula, truffle-citrus vinaigrette and served on a thick slice of watermelon with a sprinkling of black lava sea salt is sure to become a favorite.
La Fin's celebrated Recovery Brunch has been expanded as well to include Toasts and Benedicts and the showstopper Montauk Eye Opener, a shareable breakfast board of scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast, fruit, croissants, and house salad.
La Fin is open daily from 4 pm until 10 p.m. Happy Hour is available daily from 4-5. Refined dinners begin at 5 p.m. On weekends, from 11-3, a Recovery Brunch features decadent benedicts, tasty new toasts and refreshing salads.
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| 2022-05-24T14:20:44Z
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Providing in-kind seed and crop inputs as well as satellite-derived prescriptions and in-season monitoring to Ukrainian farmers, in coordination with like-minded Ukrainian and regional partners, with goal of making possible a 2022 Ukrainian planting season and harvest
Company issues call to action for additional industry, NGO and governmental bodies to join the Support Ukrainian Farmers Coalition
VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthDaily Analytics Corp. ("EDA" or the "Company"), a vertically-integrated data processing and analytics company pairing cutting-edge Big Data tools with proven Space technologies, today announced the launch of the Support Ukrainian Farmers Coalition ("SUFC" or the "Coalition"), a global coalition of industry, NGO, and governmental partners working together to provide direct, material support to the farmers of Ukraine.
Arising from the longstanding relationship between EDA's agricultural subsidiary, EarthDaily Agro, and Agrilab, a leading provider of comprehensive precision farming solutions to agricultural enterprises in Ukraine, the Coalition's initial efforts have focused on providing free-of-charge agricultural geoanalytics to Ukrainian farmers spanning over seven million acres, enabling them to optimize production in the resource-scarce environment imposed by the ongoing war.
Based upon the early success of this effort, widespread recognition of the acuteness of the economic and food security challenge developing alongside the broader humanitarian crisis, and a high level of interest from a diverse set of industry partners, international organizations, and governmental agencies operating within and around Ukraine, the Coalition is expanding significantly to facilitate additional relief efforts. Drawing upon the range of core competencies of the Coalition's market-leading participants, these additional efforts take the form of philanthropic support for Ukrainian farmers, in-kind seed and fertilizer contributions, strategic seeding and fertilization advisory based on satellite-derived management zones (SAMZ), and a growing range of support services that can be mobilized in support of the Ukrainian farmer.
"We responded early and decisively to Russia's invasion, fully terminating our operations in Russia and focusing on the safety and wellbeing of our Ukrainian employees and customers," said Don Osborne, CEO of EarthDaily Analytics. "Now, in the face of a looming economic and food security crisis both within Ukraine and across the globe, we are utilizing our existing footprint in the region and network of regional and global agricultural industry relationships to provide material support to the farmers of Ukraine, one of the world's most important food producers. In partnership with Agrilab, we are in a unique position to make available to the brave farmers holding their ground in Ukraine the most advanced geospatial analytics to optimize planting and yields, with the goal of making possible a 2022 Ukrainian planting and harvest season, even amidst extraordinarily challenging circumstances."
Osborne continued, "With the formation and expansion of SUFC, we are calling on companies, NGOs, and governmental bodies around the world to leverage their own diverse resources and unique capabilities through collective action. The needs of the Ukrainian farming community are profound, wide-ranging and immediate, and their role in feeding the Ukrainian people is absolutely fundamental. By expanding the SUFC partner network to include the world's largest and most capable companies and organizations and utilizing the established agricultural industry footprint and robust distribution and technical capabilities of our partners throughout the region, the Coalition can rapidly bring to bear the greatest possible collection of resources to meet one of the most profound crises of our time."
Iaroslav Boiko, CEO of Agrilab, commented, "Any farmer around the world can tell stories about a neighbor who has fallen on difficult times only to be raised up by the collective efforts of the other farmers in the wider community, driven by a shared sense of responsibility for their greater mission of providing for the world. Through SUFC, we are seeing this familiar dynamic expanded to a global context. The ongoing collaboration between Agrilab and EarthDaily Analytics has already demonstrated that local knowledge and presence in Ukraine, paired with cutting-edge geoanalytics and data processing tools, make it possible for us to provide immediate and direct support to our agronomists, partners, and ultimately the Ukrainian farmers who are in many cases taking great risks to ensure both the fundamental food security of the Ukrainian people and also the continued functioning of a core component of the Ukrainian economy. As SUFC is expanded in response to the scale of the challenge at hand, the global network of agribusinesses and other entities that EarthDaily is engaging will not only help with the 2022 growing season, but will also provide the Ukrainian farming community more sustainable support as we continue to recover and prepare for 2023 and beyond."
Organizations interested in partnering with SUFC or parties looking for additional information about the Coalition and its efforts are encouraged to visit the dedicated page of the EarthDaily Analytics website here.
Initial SUFC partners include, but are not limited to:
Agribusiness
- EarthDaily (Ерс Дейлі Агро)
- Agrilab (Агрілаб)
- Kernel (Кернел)
- Eurosem (Євросем)
- Global Agro Finance (Глобал Агро Фінанс)
- Ukrainian Agro Council (Українська Аграрна Рада)
Ukrainian Farms
- Agroprosperis (Агропросперіс )
- Astarta (Астарта)
- Viliya-Trade VolynZerno (Вілія-Трейд Волинь Зерно)
- STOV Inter (СТОВ Інтер)
- GK Agro Region (ГК Агро Регіон)
- Lugove Farms (Фермерське господарство Лугове)
- Vasyutu Farms (Господарство Васюта)
- DP Green Energo (ДП Грін Енерго)
- Yatran Farms (Ятранське господарство)
Further updates will be provided as additional members join the Coalition.
The Coalition's work builds upon EDA's existing efforts to provide value-added, agronomic insights and analysis to humanitarian organizations and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as ongoing observation of crop production and crop health in the areas directly and indirectly impacted by the war, including the major agricultural export markets of Ukraine & Russia and those global regions most likely to face acute food security challenges in the current environment.
About EarthDaily Analytics
EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a vertically integrated data processing and analytics company, utilizing cutting-edge Big Data tools and proven Space technologies to provide value-added insights to the people, businesses, and governmental entities confronting the world's most pressing challenges. Through its EarthDaily Agro (formerly Geosys) subsidiary, EDA has a track record of more than 35 years as a leader in the collection and commercial application of Earth Observation data for agriculture analytics.
In 2021, EDA initiated construction of the EarthDaily Constellation with committed support from Antarctica Capital. Following planned launches in 2023, the EarthDaily Constellation will combine with the EarthPipeline data processing system to provide unprecedented, scientific-grade data of the world every day, positioning EDA to meet the growing needs of diverse industries including agriculture, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), insurance, disaster prevention and recovery, commodities trading, and more.
For more information, visit www.earthdaily.com.
Media Contacts
- EDA Media Inquiries – Bryan Degnan, The IGB Group (BDegnan@igbir.com; +1-646-673-9701)
- Coalition/Participation Inquiries – Andrew Mullin, EarthDaily Analytics (a.mullin@geosys.com; +1 612-364-0127)
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Energy Transfer LP (""Energy Transfer or the "Company") (NYSE: ET). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Energy Transfer and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 8, 2019, Energy Transfer filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting the Partnership's financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 (the "2Q19 10-Q"). The 2Q19 10-Q disclosed that two years earlier, in mid-2017 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") Enforcement Staff began a non-public formal investigation "regarding allegations that diesel fuel may have been included in the drilling mud at the Tuscarawas River HDD." On this news, Energy Transfer's stock price fell $0.65 per share, or 4.6%, over the following two trading days, to close at $13.38 per share on August 12, 2019. Then, on December 16, 2021, FERC publicly issued to Energy Transfer an Order To Show Cause And Notice of Proposed Penalty, which proposed a $40 million fine for the inadvertent release incident.
On this news, the price of Energy Transfer shares declined $0.24, or 2.8% over the course of two trading days, to close at $8.25 per share on December 20, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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| 2022-07-06T04:19:33Z
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Advantek Well-Positioned to Capture Increasing Demand from Global Digitization and Component Miniaturization
NEW YORK and EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornell Capital LLC ("Cornell Capital" or "Cornell"), a private equity firm based in New York and Hong Kong, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Advantek, LLC ("Advantek"), a leading provider of highly engineered carrier tape and associated protective packaging products, from Tinicum, L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated ("Tinicum"), which will retain a minority stake. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with global operations in Taipei (Taiwan), Manila (Philippines), Shanghai (China), Eau Claire (Wisconsin) and Laxa (Sweden), Advantek manufactures precision component packaging and delivery systems designed to transport and protect high-value semiconductor and electronic components during shipping and storage. Its solutions play an important role in the assembly process of such products as computers, mobile phones, LED lighting, medical components, smart appliances and automobiles. With manufacturing facilities across three continents and led by an experienced management team, Advantek is renowned for its advanced technical excellence, consistent product quality and high-quality service, which have enabled long-tenured relationships with a global, blue-chip customer base.
Advantek's global footprint and operations in Asia align strongly with Cornell Capital's deep expertise in Asia and history of driving both organic and inorganic growth to build companies into leading global platforms of choice. Cornell Capital will leverage its team's decades of global investment and significant on-the-ground operating experience to work closely with the Advantek management team, led by Chief Executive Officer and President Wim Goossens, to accelerate growth initiatives, including continued innovation, geographic and capacity expansion and M&A. Cornell's investment in Advantek is being led by Allen Chu, Partner and Head of Asia, in coordination with Stephen Trevor, Partner and Head of Business Services/Industrials, working seamlessly across the firm's global platform.
"As strong secular market trends in component miniaturization and electrification continue to drive increased high-precision carrier tape and component demand, Advantek is well-positioned to capitalize on attractive opportunities for continued growth globally," said Mr. Chu. "We look forward to leveraging our deep cross-border expertise to accelerate Advantek's growth in key international markets."
"With a market-leading product suite and reputation for world-class quality and customer service, Advantek is a leading provider of precision component delivery systems for semiconductor and electronic components," said Mr. Trevor. "We look forward to working with the Advantek team to support their growth initiatives and expand Advantek's market leadership."
"With our uniquely flexible global production model, we have grown Advantek to provide unparalleled products and service to our valued customers," said Mr. Goossens. "We appreciate the continued support of Tinicum and are thrilled to work with Cornell. With their unmatched global expertise, Cornell is the right partner as we look to enhance our value proposition to customers and execute our strategic growth plans."
"We are pleased to continue supporting Advantek in advancing its mission," said Michael Donner, Partner at Tinicum. "We are confident that Advantek will continue to excel under Cornell's ownership and management's leadership. We look forward to the company's continued success as it enters this next chapter."
About Advantek
Advantek is a leading provider of precision component delivery systems with facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Advantek's solutions play an important role in the assembly process of products such as computers, mobile phones, LED lighting, medical components, smart appliances and automobiles. For more information, visit https://www.advantek.com.
About Cornell Capital
Cornell Capital LLC is a U.S.-based private investment firm with ~$6 billion of AUM and offices in New York and Hong Kong. Leveraging decades of global investment experience, the firm takes a disciplined approach to investing across the consumer, financial services, and industrials/business services sectors, often in companies that can benefit from the firm's Asia presence and cross-border expertise. Founded in 2013 by Senior Partner Henry Cornell, the former Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs' Merchant Banking Division, the firm is led by a highly seasoned team with significant shared investment experience. For more information, visit www.cornellcapllc.com.
About Tinicum
Tinicum, founded in 1974, is a private investment partnership with experience investing in private and public companies in industrial manufacturing, distribution, and technology. Tinicum invests in businesses for the long term and seeks to partner with owners, families, and managers who share a similar approach. For more information, visit www.tinicum.com.
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| 2022-06-23T19:24:00Z
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Almonds power-packed nutrient package fuels and sustains Marvel fans this summer
MODESTO, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Almonds teams up with Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder," which premiered in theaters July 8, to celebrate the release of the film.
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In the new cosmic adventure, the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) teams up with King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend-turned-Mighty-Thor Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) to take on a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale).
Many can relate to the feeling of wanting to make healthy lifestyle choices - whether you're on an epic journey of self-discovery or taking a trip to the movies, almonds can help contribute to the goal of a balanced, healthy routine.
A good source of essential vitamins and nutrients, including antioxidant vitamin E, magnesium, 6g of plant-based protein, 13 grams of unsaturated fat and 1 gram of saturated fat, plus 4g of fiber per 1 oz serving, almonds can be your super-powered friend in wellness.
"Earlier this year in the U.S., the Almond Board of California launched a new campaign to demonstrate how almonds can be a reliable "Friend in Wellness," said Emily Fleischmann, Vice President, Global Market Development at the Almond Board of California. "With Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder highlighting Thor's own journey that would guide him in this epic adventure, we couldn't have imagined a more organic synergy to inspire more people around the world to live well. The lead up to the film release was a sensational moment in time to share the many ways that almonds can be a weapon in wellness in your everyday hero journey."
The Almond Board of California and Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder" advertising campaign will run in five markets including the U.S., Mexico, Italy, U.K. and India. Look for the U.S. campaign through the end of July on popular television channels, streaming platforms and social media.
This summer, don't miss Thor and Mighty Thor's journey in Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder, now in theaters.
About Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder
Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder" finds the God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced – one of self-discovery. But his efforts are interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor's surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance and stop him before it's too late. Directed by Taika Waititi ("Thor: Ragnarok," "Jojo Rabbit") and produced by Kevin Feige and Brad Winderbaum, "Thor: Love and Thunder" opened in U.S. theaters July 8, 2022.
About California Almonds
California Almonds make life better by what we grow and how we grow. The Almond Board of California promotes natural, wholesome and quality almonds through leadership in strategic market development, innovative research, and accelerated adoption of industry best practices on behalf of the more than 7,600 almond farmers and processors in California, most of whom are multi-generational family operations. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, the Almond Board of California is a non-profit organization that administers a grower-enacted Federal Marketing Order under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the California Almonds blog.
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Fix your MacBook yourself from the comfort of your home
For anyone who’s needed to repair an electronic device, running out to a store to get assistance can feel like a big waste of time. However, Apple is expanding its Self-Service Repair Program so MacBook owners can repair their laptops themselves.
The service is still relatively new, and many users have questions about it. With the recent expansion introducing MacBook support, now is a great time to consider getting one if you want the option of fixing your laptop yourself if one day something isn’t working right. In this article: MacBook Air 13.3-inch, MacBook Pro 14.2-inch and MacBook Pro 16.2 inch.
What to know about the Self-Service Repair program
It started with the iPhone
The Apple Self-Service Repair program launched in April 2022 and lets iPhone owners repair their phones themselves. The program supports the most recent models in the iPhone 12 and 13 series and is intended to help tech-savvy iPhone owners avoid going to the Apple Store for repair services.
Introducing MacBook repairs
Apple expanded the program on August 23 to allow MacBook owners to use the service to repair their laptops. However, not all MacBooks are supported, but those with one of the following four models can look into fixing their notebook themselves should anything go awry:
- 2020 MacBook Air M1
- 2020 MacBook Pro 13-inch M1
- 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 2021 MacBook Pro 16-inch
Can you fix a laptop yourself?
Before looking into the Apple Self-Service Program, it’s best to ask yourself if you have the skills, knowledge and time to fix a laptop, as the program is intended for those with experience repairing electronic devices.
Although it may not seem overly complicated based on the instructions, it can be overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. Also, while you’ll save yourself a trip to the Apple Store, you may spend more time investigating your laptop’s issue, and it may take longer than you’d like to fix it yourself.
How the Apple Self-Service Program Works
Find the correct repair manual
If you’ve decided you want to fix your MacBook yourself, you first need to get the correct manual for your laptop, which you can find on Apple’s website. Read through the manual to identify what needs repairing and which parts and tools you’ll need to fix it.
Order the necessary parts and tools
Once you know what needs fixing on your MacBook, you’ll need to get the genuine parts, tools and materials directly from the Self-Service Repair Store to repair it. You’ll need the manual ID, your device’s serial number or International Mobile Equipment Identity to order parts and tools.
Fix your MacBook
After you receive the tools and parts in the mail, you can start repairing your MacBook. It’s crucial to follow the manual’s instructions closely to ensure a successful repair and, if necessary, initiate a system configuration at the end.
Return tools and replaced parts
Rather than tossing any replaced and damaged parts in the trash, it’s best to dispose of them by sending them back to Apple along with any rented tools or parts, where they can be recycled or refurbished. Also, Apple sometimes credits customers for returning certain replaced or damaged parts, but you’ll have to contact the Self-Service Repair Store for more information about your repair.
FAQ
Q. How does it cost to rent tools?
A. A rental kit costs $49 and lets users hold onto them for one week. Also, there are no additional shipping fees.
Q. Are there any penalty fees if a rental kit isn’t returned?
A. You could potentially be charged up to $1,000 for an active authorized fee of up to $1,000 if you don’t return the kit or if you send it back with any missing parts or tools.
Best Apple notebooks and accessories
Best MacBook Air notebooks
The MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch retina display is Apple’s most portable notebook and offers 18 hours of battery life. It has a fanless design for silent operation, a high-performance 8-core CPU and a 7-core GPU for super-fast integrated graphics.
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This MacBook Air has a slightly larger screen than the base model but has an even thinner and lightweight build. It has an M2 chip that significantly boosts speed and power efficiency over the M1 chip.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Ampio" or the "Company") (NYSE: AMPE).
Class Period: December 29, 2020 – August 3, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 17, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Ampio lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/ampio-pharmaceuticals-inc-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants: (1) inflated the Company's true ability to successfully file a Biologics License Application for Ampion; (2) inflated the results of the AP-013 study and the timing of unblinding the data from the AP-013 study; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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Multifamily investment firm's total transaction volume exceeds $400 million in the last 12 months
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 37th Parallel Properties ("37th Parallel") just announced their newest acquisition, Creekside South, a 252-unit, 2015-built multifamily community located in the thriving Wylie submarket. The asset was acquired in an off-market transaction by 37th Parallel on behalf of their investors and joint venture partners. 37th Parallel now has more than 1,000 units in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, representing over $235 million in asset value. This acquisition builds upon the firm's recent activity in the Sunbelt, completing over $320 million in transactions over the last twelve months with an additional $85 million pending.
"North Dallas has experienced explosive growth in recent years, benefiting from 18 of the top 25 corporate relocations and expansions in 2020 alone," said Dan Chamberlain, Managing Partner. "Wylie's population has grown 43% in the last eleven years, almost twice the rate of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro overall and six times the national average. With average household income over $115,000 and access to one of the best school districts in Dallas, we believe Creekside is particularly well positioned to capture the demonstrated suburban demand," said Chamberlain.
The property benefits from the comfort and convenience of a residential suburb combined with the connectivity and easy access to the multitude of Dallas metro amenities and employment centers. The property features a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with large floorplans averaging 936 square feet. Apartment and community amenities include nine-foot ceilings, private patios and balconies, resort-style swimming pool, outdoor lounge and firepit, as well as covered parking and attached garages.
Doug Fraser, who leads the acquisition efforts for the 37th Parallel, said, "The off-market acquisition of Creekside South is a testament to our proven investment philosophy and process and allows us to unlock significant value for our investors. We expect the demand for high-quality rental housing to continue as homeownership costs rise. The average price for a single-family home in the area has grown to $625,000, a 49% increase since January 2021."
This acquisition marks the 8th investment from 37th Parallel's inaugural fund, 37P – Fund I, which closed to new investment in early 2022. The Fund, which is over 85% invested, seeks to acquire value-add and core-plus multifamily real estate in dynamic growth markets in the Southeast and Texas. "We believe Creekside South makes an excellent addition to our growing Fund portfolio," says Chamberlain. "The Fund has experienced exceptional cash flow growth, with rental rates across all of its assets increasing an average of 18% in the last twelve months, nearly double the rate of inflation," he added. The Fund has investments in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Atlanta.
The firm expects to launch its income and equity growth fund, 37P – Fund II, in September.
Chad Doty, Managing Partner, said, "Multifamily is benefitting from a significant supply-demand imbalance that continues to drive robust rental demand and high occupancy. The housing shortfall in the United States has grown to over 4 million homes, as the cost to build apartments has risen 31% in the last two years. Meanwhile, in the past eighteen months, the average home price has increased 35%, and mortgage rates have doubled, resulting in the widest cost differential between owning and renting in the past two decades. Given the demand and performance of Fund I, and the strong, secular tailwinds for multifamily, we are looking forward to the launch of Fund II in September," he said.
37th Parallel has been actively growing its multifamily portfolio throughout the Southeast and Texas and expects to surpass $1 billion in total transaction volume by the end of the year. "We are very excited about the opportunity set for multifamily going forward amidst broader economic uncertainty," said Fraser. "First, real estate supply is coming down as material costs have increased, supply chain challenges have elongated construction timetables, and higher interest rates have reduced liquidity for financing new projects. Combined with inflation, these factors support pricing power for existing real estate assets. Second, multifamily housing benefits from shorter duration leases, allowing rental rates to regularly reset to the prevailing market rates to stay ahead of inflation, which we have experienced real-time in our portfolio. Third, the sharp increases in home prices and borrowing costs have fueled record demand for multifamily. Our moderate leverage, demographic-focused model allows us to be conservative, while simultaneously putting us in a position to capitalize on the compelling investment opportunities that present themselves in volatile times."
Berkadia's Cutt Ableson secured low leverage debt financing from a global life insurance company on behalf of 37th Parallel for the acquisition.
37th Parallel Properties is a privately held, multifamily investment firm focused on owning and operating institutional multifamily communities in the Sunbelt. Based in Richmond, VA and founded in 2008, 37th Parallel has acquired and managed over 6,100 units and completed transactions totaling more than $950 million across the Southeast and Texas, all while maintaining a 100% profitable track record for its family of high net worth, family office, and institutional investors.
To learn more about 37th Parallel, visit www.37parallel.com.
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Missing Sherman woman found dead
Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:39 AM CDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - A Sherman woman reported missing earlier this week was found dead Thursday night.
Police said they began investigating the disappearance of Elizabeth Clarice Harrison, 28, Wednesday afternoon.
They said due to the evidence and circumstances surrounding her disappearance, Clarice was considered an endangered missing person.
Police said officers located Harrison’s body in a wooded area near Bethany Road and FM 1417 Extension around 11 p.m. Thursday.
So far police have not provided any other details in the case.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for updates.
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Donations to Support Local Member Hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide
ROSEMEAD, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express®, honors its anniversary on August 8, Panda Cares Day®, every year with a celebration of giving. To invite its guests to the special occasion this year, Panda Express is launching its largest national virtual fundraiser yet. For every online and mobile order placed using the code 'PCD2022' on August 8, 2022, Panda will donate 28 percent of pre-tax event sales to their local member hospital of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) and Boys & Girls Club, matching the total donation up to $250,000.
Furthermore, Panda Cares is bringing the celebration to youth in underserved communities across the nation through more than 100 local events in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The children will be gifted school supplies, books, and exclusive Panda Express swag.
"Panda Cares Day is very special to us, as each year we experience the power of coming together with our extended Panda family of guests and associates to uplift the communities we serve," said Dr. Peggy Cherng, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Panda Express. "The donations we raise through the Panda Cares donation program every day and the virtual fundraiser initiative provide health and educational resources that open up doors to opportunities and a brighter future."
Following a recent pledge of $10.5 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to fund in-person educational opportunities across more than 600 clubs, Panda Cares unveiled the first Center of Hope located within a Chicago club in May 2022, with plans to open more across the country. The Panda Cares Centers of Hope across CMN Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs inspire hope and promote healing and growth by providing specially curated programs that address each child's entire well-being, including their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. Art, music, libraries, and counseling are some of the many initiatives housed in these Panda Cares Centers of Hope. CMN Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are longtime partners of Panda Cares and have enabled the foundation to support millions of children and families over the years.
"We are thrilled to partner with Panda Cares today, on its anniversary, and every day, as we continue to provide positive social-emotional and academic learning experiences to help young people thrive," said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "Not only will this high-quality programming help kids and teens reach their full potential, but it will continue to address the opportunity gap, enabling youth to explore their interests and passions, positioning them for a great future."
"Panda Express has instilled a culture of giving and caring among their guests and associates that translates into impact in the communities they serve," said Teri Nestel, President and CEO of CMN Hospitals. "Our shared values to positively change kids' health goes beyond helping those in critical situations; it's about helping make sure that all kids receive the best possible care."
Panda Cares is funded by guests, business partners and associates of Panda Express, Panda Inn, Hibachi-San, and other Panda Restaurant Group partners through the in-store/online donation box program. The Foundation also offers food donations and provides volunteers to support underserved youth nationwide and for disaster relief efforts. To date, Panda Cares has raised more than $282 million and countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 13 million young people and supporting communities.
For more information about Panda Cares, please visit PandaCares.org.
About Panda Express
On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best seller The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each dish at Panda Express is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. The restaurant brand has more than 2,300 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to 12 international countries.
Powered by this global family of associates, Panda Cares®, Panda's philanthropic arm, has raised more than $282 million and dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 13 million youth, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. In 2021, Panda Express established the Panda CommUnity Fund — a five-year, $10 million community investment and response program that supports immediate and sustainable solutions from national and local organizations to uplift diverse groups, including people of color and other marginalized communities. For more information about Panda, visit pandaexpress.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children's hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids each year across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,900 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. ("Innovative Industrial Properties" or the "Company") (NYSE: IIPR) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Innovative Industrial Properties investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
IIPR investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Innovative Industrial Properties' focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a REIT; (2) that the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) there are existential issues in its top customers; (4) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to Innovative Industrial Properties and the Company would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Innovative Industrial Properties during the relevant time frame, you have until June 24, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
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Man shows no remorse for fatally shooting registered sex offender, deputies say
VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – A man in Indiana told deputies he has no remorse for fatally shooting a registered sex offender, authorities said.
According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Ricky Allen Kiper Jr. shot and killed 41-year-old James C. McClernon on Wednesday.
Investigators said Kiper knocked on the front door of a home, asked for McClernon, then shot him.
Kiper was caught about a mile from the scene, and an affidavit shows he admitted to shooting McClernon twice.
Officials said Kiper told them he killed McClernon because he was a sex offender. Investigators said Kiper was not remorseful, and he told them his actions were justified.
McClernon’s family told WFIE that while McClernon was on the sex offender registry, it was for a situation that occurred more than two decades ago in Canada. The family said McClernon got into an altercation with an adult woman, served his time, and was not placed on the sex offender registry in Canada.
McClernon’s family said they did not understand why he was placed on the sex offender registry when he moved to the United States and were actively in the process of trying to get McClernon taken off the registry when he was killed.
A lieutenant with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said there is a chance the prosecutor will seek enhanced charges against Kiper based on his criminal record, as well as because of the use of a firearm in the crime.
Kiper is being held at the Vanderburgh County Jail without bond.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- The most awarded SUV ever – the Jeep® Grand Cherokee – commemorates three decades of fun, freedom and adventure with the introduction of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary edition
- With more than 7 million vehicles sold since the Grand Cherokee's initial debut, the 30th Anniversary Grand Cherokee celebrates the growth of the premium SUV over the past three decades, when it first broke onto the scene by crashing through a window at Cobo Hall
- Today, the Grand Cherokee lineup has evolved into an entire family of vehicles, including the new three-row Grand Cherokee L, the two-row Grand Cherokee and first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe, which delivers 56 MPGe and 25 miles all-electric range
- Grand Cherokee has been proudly built in Detroit for 30 years, first launching at Jefferson North Assembly Plant in 1992, then at the all-new Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack Plant in 2021
- Company honors commitment to City, hiring nearly 3,300 Detroiters to work at Mack
- Special-edition Grand Cherokee 30th Anniversary pairs 4xe electrification with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability with unique blacked-out exterior details, sleek interior accents and amenities, plus several standard safety and security features
- Orders for the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary edition will open later this year at a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price of $4,700 for the package
- The special-edition Grand Cherokee 4xe will be on display at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Sept. 17-25, 2022
The Jeep® brand is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of most awarded SUV ever with the debut of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary edition today at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place hosted by the NAIAS.
"When the original Jeep Grand Cherokee debuted in 1992 by famously crashing through the glass at Cobo Hall, it literally shattered expectations and redefined what a premium SUV could be," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "Three decades later and more than 7 million Grand Cherokees sold, the most awarded SUV ever is still forging new ground with the electrified plug-in-hybrid 4xe model. The Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary edition underscores how far the Grand Cherokee has come and is yet another example of the Jeep brand's goal to be the electrification leader in SUVs."
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary special edition represents the most technologically advanced and 4x4-capable Jeep Grand Cherokee yet, delivering 25 miles of all-electric range and 56 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) from a hybrid system that delivers 375 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque and max towing of 6,000 lbs.
On the exterior, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary special edition features a unique blacked-out exterior appearance with a modified front fascia, signature blue tow hooks, dual exhaust, dual pane sunroof, new 20-inch black wheels, special-edition badging and body-color rear fascia, lower moldings, sill claddings and wheel flares.
Inside, the special-edition Grand Cherokee 4xe features black Capri leather seats, ventilated front seats, wireless charging pad, nine-speaker Alpine audio system and Uconnect 5 with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus navigation with 3D graphics. Other standard features include front/rear park assist, Intersection Collision Assist, passive entry, rain-sensing windshield wipers, digital rearview mirror and 360-degree surround view camera system.
Available for a limited time, the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary edition has a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $4,700 for the package and opens for orders later this year, with vehicles scheduled to begin arriving to Jeep dealers by early 2023.
The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary edition will be on display at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit during public days, Sept. 17-25, 2022.
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is the first Grand Cherokee to offer a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) variant. Its introduction signals the continued growth of the Jeep brand's electrified mission of Zero Emission Freedom, as the brand explores future mobility. The 4xe technology enhances the fun, freedom and adventure that the Jeep brand is known for, while providing unprecedented performance, fuel economy and environmental friendliness.
The 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe offers 25 miles of all-electric range and 56 MPGe from a PHEV system that delivers 375 hp, 470 lb.-ft. of torque and max towing of 6,000 lbs. The Grand Cherokee 4xe comes standard with a two-speed transfer case, 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio and 47.4:1 crawl ratio. The Trail Rated Grand Cherokee 4xe delivers up to 10.9 inches of ground clearance and 24 inches of water-fording capability. The Grand Cherokee 4xe's E Selec modes – Hybrid, Electric and eSave – allow the 4xe driver to tailor the hybrid powertrain to best suit each trip, whether it be commuting, off-roading or long-distance travel.
The Grand Cherokee 4xe comes standard with the class-leading 4x4 Selec-Terrain traction management system, which offers five available terrain modes (Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, Mud/Sand) to provide optimized calibrations for any given driving scenario.
With premium styling and craftsmanship inside and out, the entire Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup has more than 110 advanced safety and security features, including an impressive amount of standard safety features, plus available driver-assist systems, 360-degree surround view, drowsy driver detection and night vision cameras. Segment-leading technologies include a 10.25-inch front passenger screen, rear-seat monitoring camera system, rear-seat entertainment displays with built-in Amazon Fire TV, premium 19-speaker, 950-watt McIntosh audio system and the award-winning Uconnect 5 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Established legacy of luxurious, capable Jeep SUVs
Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, every Jeep vehicle has a remarkable lineage and unique personality. Each is authentic with class-leading capability and versatility. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is no exception. The debut of the original Grand Cherokee set the industry benchmark for luxury and capability and ushered in five celebrated generations that have made the Grand Cherokee the most awarded SUV in history.
First-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ): 1993-1998
The Jeep Grand Cherokee made its famous debut by crashing through the convention center entrance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 7, 1992. The first SUV equipped with a driver-side air bag, it set new standards for on-road ride, handling and comfort in an SUV. The 105.9-inch-wheelbase Grand Cherokee took refinement to a new level. A new Quadra-Coil suspension featured a coil/multilink configuration. A 5.2-liter V-8 engine was offered as an option and a Dana 44 rear axle was available for some models.
Second-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ): 1999-2004
The WJ was a complete redesign. Only 127 parts carried over from its predecessor. A larger cabin with more room for rear passengers and larger doors increased comfort, and location of the controls for the driver were more conveniently located. A new feature included the automatic four-wheel-drive option (Quadra-Drive) with a new transfer case. This two-speed, chain-driven transfer case used a gerotor, a clutch pack coupled to a hydraulic pump, to transfer torque between the front and rear axles. The transfer case contained three modes: 4-Lo, Neutral and 4-All Time (with 100 percent of torque distributed to the rear axle under normal conditions).
Third-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK): 2005-2010
A complete redesign of the ZJ/WJ, the all-new WK Grand Cherokee combined power, luxury and a significantly quieter, more comfortable ride. Jeep engineers worked hard to improve on-road refinement by adding a short/long-arm independent front suspension. The ground-up transformation continued with a choice of three power plants, including the mighty 330-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine. The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 featured a 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 with 420 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, 20-inch lightweight forged wheels and four-piston Brembo brakes. The available full-time Quadra-Drive II 4x4 system featured front and rear limited slip differentials and a center differential-lock that operated in low-range.
Fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2): 2011-2022
All-new for 2011 and more than 4 million sales after the introduction of the first Grand Cherokee, Jeep improved the formula to deliver an ideal blend of on-road refinement and off-road capability, with improved fuel economy, a world-class interior, a sleek new exterior design and a host of safety and technology features. A Trailhawk model was introduced in 2017 with standard Quadra-Lift air suspension, the Quadra-Drive II 4x4 system, all-terrain tires and a Skid Plate Package. The new Trackhawk was released as the quickest and most powerful SUV ever. It boasted a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 engine, modified engine cooling, high-performance Brembo brake system and Launch mode for incredible track performance.
Fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL): 2021-present
As the most awarded SUV ever, the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup spans five generations and now includes an all-new two-row, an electrified plug-in-hybrid 4xe model and the first-ever three-row Grand Cherokee L. The Grand Cherokee L debuted in 2021 to meet the growing needs of Jeep customers who have asked for more space, functionality and legendary 4x4 capability. Designed to maximize overall passenger comfort, the Grand Cherokee L delivers uncompromised third-row capacity and increased cargo volume with seating for up to seven passengers. The vehicle's expanded wheelbase creates generous interior room and gives passengers expansive, class-leading legroom in the second row.
The Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit has been the production home of the Jeep Grand Cherokee for 30 years. In 2021, production launched at a second all-new assembly plant in the city to help meet the demand for the legendary SUV and expand its product offerings, including an electrified model. The two plants now operate as the Detroit Assembly Complex.
With an investment of $1.6 billion, Stellantis converted the two plants that comprised the former Mack Avenue Engine Complex and built a new paint shop to become the assembly site for the fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L and the PHEV Grand Cherokee 4xe model. Additionally, the company committed to putting Detroiters first in the application process for the 3,850 new jobs that were created. As of July 31, 2022, 3,292 Detroiters have been hired to work at Mack, with nearly 350 from the three zip codes surrounding the plant.
Jefferson North recently completed a $900 million retooling and equipment upgrade program to enable production of the next-generation Grand Cherokee.
Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand's vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand vehicles will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
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As the Most Compact-Folding 4-Wheel Modular Stroller, the Baby Jogger® City Sights™ Stroller is Ready for Wherever the Day Takes You
ATLANTA, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baby Jogger® debuts the most compact-folding 4-wheel modular stroller on the market - The City Sights™ Stroller. Joining its fleet of strollers that offer parents modern design, versatility, and all-terrain performance, The City Sights™ features a reversible seat, all-terrain wheels and suspension, and a one-hand, compact fold that collapses the stroller for instant storage.
"Baby Jogger® knows parents want versatility in their gear to help navigate all their family adventures, and City Sights™ provides them with just that," said Dennis Bruce, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Baby Gear. "Aside from being easy to transport and stow, it effortlessly navigates city sidewalks, allows baby to see you or the world with the reversible seat and can stroll up to two littles with our glider board attachment."
The new City Sights™ Stroller from Baby Jogger® boasts eight possible modes of use, so parents can customize it to their needs. It also features a variety of luxe, features and details including:
- Expandable UV 50+ canopy with side vents to keep your baby shaded in the sunlight
- Large under-seat storage basket with an easy-access design
- Vegan leatherette accents on the adjustable handlebar and belly bar
- Adjustable handlebar, calf support and seat recline for baby's comfort
- Collapses to be 12.5"W x 23.25"D x 31.75"H when folded, allowing for easy storage
- Weighs less than 25 pounds
The City Sights™ Modular Stroller is available now for purchase online at BabyJogger.com (MSRP: $549.99) and is available in Rich Black and Dark Slate fashions. It will be widely available later this month through Amazon and specialty retail partners like Albee Baby, buybuybaby, PishPosh Baby and The Baby Cubby. The glider board, pram and infant car seat are sold separately.
For more details on the Baby Jogger® City Sights™, visit www.babyjogger.com and follow @babyjogger on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. For proper product use, please refer to the safety and instructions included on the packaging and manuals.
Baby Jogger® products are crafted for active parents who want to share their adventures with their children. Since creating the very first jogging stroller in 1984, Baby Jogger® has expanded beyond joggers and created baby gear to feed every passion and lifestyle – strollers for travel or off-road adventures, lightweight car seats and slim highchairs to simplify city living. Baby Jogger® supports parents and kids living life to the fullest, cultivating curiosity, taking on new adventures and rounding the corner to their dreams. Baby Jogger® is owned by Newell Brands, a leading global consumer goods company.
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Yankee Candle, Graco, NUK, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Spontex, Coleman, Campingaz, Oster, Sunbeam and Mr. Coffee. Newell Brands' beloved, planet friendly brands enhance and brighten consumers lives at home and outside by creating moments of joy, building confidence and providing peace of mind.
This press release and additional information about Newell Brands are available on the company's website, www.newellbrands.com.
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CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is raising awareness of the connection between dental conditions and whole body health with season two of its integrative health podcast and video series Word of Mouth.
"This unique podcast series focuses on the relationship between oral health and overall health, which is also known as the oral-systemic connection," explains IAOMT President Dave Edwards, DDS. "All too often, dentistry is excluded from medical care, resulting in a disconnect between the treatment of the mouth and the rest of the body. This is dangerous because oral health conditions are scientifically associated with a wide range of systemic illnesses."
In the first episode of Word of Mouth, IAOMT member and past president, Griffin Cole, DDS, NMD, interviews biochemist Boyd Haley, PhD about Emeramide, a safe and effective heavy metals chelator that is going through the FDA approval process. They discuss the risks for dental patients and dental professionals that are associated with mercury dental fillings and the many detrimental health effects from exposure to mercury.
New episodes of Word of Mouth will be released every two weeks to explore other concepts relevant to integrative health. In the second episode, IAOMT member Beth Rosellini, DDS, AIAOMT, interviews Earl Bergersen, DDS a pioneer in pediatric sleep, breathing and airway health. The third episode features IAOMT member and past president, David Kennedy, DDS, interviewing Griffin Cole, DDS, NMD, about the adverse health effects from fluoride exposure.
The IAOMT expects Word of Mouth to be a long-running series that will forge a more integrated approach to dental and medical care. "What happens in the mouth impacts the rest of the body and vice-versa," IAOMT President Edwards reiterates. "Patients can clearly benefit from an integrative approach to treating the health of their whole body. Our Word of Mouth series will spread this important message."
Episodes of Word of Mouth can be found on the Word of Mouth website, as well as Spotify, Apple iTunes, YouTube and Facebook.
The IAOMT is a non-profit organization dedicated to biological dentistry and its mission of protecting public health and the environment since it was founded in 1984.
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David Kennedy, DDS, IAOMT Public Relations Chair, info@iaomt.org
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
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(WJW) — Is it possible for the megalodon, a massive prehistoric shark, to return after 3 million years? For a few minutes, researchers with the Atlantic Shark Institute thought just that.
In a post on Instagram, the institute shared a scanner image that stunned them during a recent research trip.
Their fish finder showed what appeared to be a megalodon under their boat for several minutes.
“Based on the length of the image we estimated the ‘Meg’ to be about 50 feet long, weighing in at 40 tons!” the post said.
The researchers threw their lines in the water in hopes of a bite, but the shape changed. It turned out to be a school of mackerel, which stuck around for about 15 minutes, the institute said.
“So close, but so far!” the post said. “The Megalodon (Otodus megalodon), disappeared more than 3 million years ago and will likely stay that way, but, for a few minutes, we thought he had returned!”
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Increased wages, training and development implemented to support future growth plans
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today published its 2021 Sustainability Report Update, which showcases its efforts across People, Food and Animals, and the Environment. The report covers Chipotle's impact, progress and goals in areas that play a critical role in its mission to Cultivate a Better World.
A best-in-class employer, Chipotle enhanced its employee offerings last year with leading wages, referral bonuses, and paved clear pathways for advancement. Crew members can become a Restaurateur, the highest General Manager position, in as little as three and a half years, with potential total compensation of $100,000 USD or $125,000 CAD while leading a multi-million-dollar growing business. The report reflects that 90% of restaurant management roles came from internal promotions, and on average, six employees were promoted per restaurant for a total of nearly 19,000 promotions.
Chipotle also expanded its Cultivate Education program so qualifying U.S. employees can earn a debt-free degree in over 100 disciplines at ten universities in addition to its existing $5,250 per year tuition assistance benefit valid towards any accredited program or certificate. Building upon its People efforts last year, Chipotle recently rolled out a new Learning Management System (LMS), the Spice Hub, with enhanced immersive learning development and upskilling opportunities for restaurant employees through gamification, social learning, personalized learning paths, and instructor-led training.
"With a mission to Cultivate a Better World, we are passionate about accelerating our employees' professional growth and are looking at our team members of today to become our leaders of tomorrow," said Marissa Andrada, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer, Chipotle. "How we grow our food is how we grow our future; it's both Food with Integrity as well as People with Integrity, and we transparently want to share the steps we're taking to help us meet our aggressive goals."
Highlights from Chipotle's 2021 Sustainability Report Update include:
People Impact
- 90% of restaurant management roles were internal promotions
- Promoted almost 19,000 team members
- Offered free & confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to all Chipotle Employees
- Achieved a Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index score of 100
- Established an inclusive, award-winning culture
Food & Animals Impact
- Purchased over 40.7 million pounds of organic & transitional ingredients
- Purchased over 35.7 million pounds of local produce—an investment of more than $40.2 million in support of local food systems in Chipotle's communities
- Pledged $1.3 million of the $5 million committed to young farmers by the end of 2025
Environment Impact
- 100% of new restaurant openings participated in Chipotle's food donation "Harvest Program"
- Established and maintained composting program at 31% of all restaurants
- Diverted 2.6 million cubic yards of waste through recycling, composting, and waste to energy
Chipotle's Chief Corporate Affairs and Food Safety Officer Laurie Schalow added, "We are dedicated to being a leader across all areas of sustainability and are passionate about driving lasting change while holding ourselves accountable for our actions."
To learn more about sustainability at Chipotle and review the full report, please visit CHIPOTLE.COM/SUSTAINABILITY.
About Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 2,950 restaurants as of December 31, 2021, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2021 lists for Forbes' America's Best Employers and Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With nearly 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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Dr. Tsay Brings Two Decades of Expertise in Clinical Medicine, Research, and Health Technology to Cue
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cue Health Inc. ("Cue") (Nasdaq: HLTH), a healthcare technology company, today announced that it has appointed David Tsay, MD, PhD, as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Tsay comes to Cue with more than 20 years of experience in clinical medicine, research, and health technology. Most recently, Dr. Tsay served at Apple, where he led an Apple Health clinical team in developing new Health products, including FDA-cleared products in cardiovascular health.
As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tsay will help define future Cue diagnostic products and services. Dr. Tsay will also lead engagement across a wide range of healthcare stakeholders, driving communication, collaboration, and ecosystem alignment in support of Cue's healthcare initiatives.
Prior to Apple, Dr. Tsay served as Associate Chief Transformation Officer at New York-Presbyterian (NYP), one of the nation's most comprehensive academic healthcare delivery systems. He led digital transformation initiatives for NYP, including overseeing enterprise teams for data science, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, automation, and digital web/mobile technologies. During his tenure at NYP, Dr. Tsay also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He was previously a founding team member for NYP OnDemand, a comprehensive suite of digital health services.
"We are delighted to have Dr. Tsay join us as our Chief Medical Officer. We believe Dr. Tsay will play a key role in shaping the advanced healthcare technologies we are creating at Cue, where diagnostics and software-supported health journeys can lead to better clinical outcomes across a variety of disease categories," said Ayub Khattak, Chairman and CEO of Cue Health. "Dr. Tsay has the clinical experience, proven leadership ability, and key relationships to make a meaningful and lasting impact at Cue as well as in the lives of the patients and providers we serve."
"I look forward to working alongside Cue's executive leadership team as the company's products evolve into a more comprehensive platform that empowers stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem with faster and more accurate diagnostic information," added Dr. Tsay. "The democratization of diagnostic testing can not only transform care paradigms but also ultimately help improve health outcomes."
Dr. Tsay received his BA in Computer Science and Physics from Columbia University College, and subsequently his MD and PhD degrees from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology and holds active medical licenses in both California and New York.
About Cue Health
Cue Health (Nasdaq: HLTH) is a healthcare technology company that makes it easy for individuals to access health information and places diagnostic information at the center of care. Cue Health enables people to manage their health through real-time, actionable, and connected health information, offering individuals and their healthcare providers easy access to lab-quality diagnostics anywhere, anytime, in a device that fits in the palm of the hand. Cue Health's first-of-its-kind COVID-19 test was the first FDA-authorized molecular diagnostic test for at-home and over-the-counter use without a prescription and physician supervision. Outside the United States, Cue Health has received the CE mark in the European Union, Interim Order authorization from Health Canada, regulatory approval from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, and PSAR authorization from Singapore's Health Sciences Authority. Cue was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Diego. For more information, please visit www.cuehealth.com.
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TORONTO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Workforce Management Emotional Footprint Awards, identifying six providers in the Enterprise and Midmarket spaces Champions.
Workforce management (WFM) software helps organizations manage and optimize the productivity of their employees. WFM involves forecasting labor requirements, managing staff scheduling, tracking time and attendance, and more.
SoftwareReviews has identified the best workforce management software providers for 2022 based on verified survey data collected from real end users. These providers have received high scores in the organization's Emotional Footprint.
The Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) is a result of aggregated emotional response ratings across the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, strategy, and innovation. The NEF is a powerful indicator of overall user sentiment toward the provider and its product from the software user's point of view.
The 2022 Enterprise Workforce Management Software Champions are as follows:
- WorkForce Software, +85 NEF, for being trustworthy.
- Ceridian Dayforce, +77 NEF, for being reliable.
- ADP Vantage, +74 NEF, for saving time.
The 2022 Midmarket Workforce Management Software Champions are as follows:
- BambooHR, +97 NEF, for being respectful.
- Paylocity, +92 NEF, for including performance enhancements.
- isolved People Cloud, +90 NEF, for continually improving.
To compare and evaluate workforce management software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
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NORTHEAST INDIANA BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2022 EARNINGS
Published: Jul. 18, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
HUNTINGTON, Ind., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB: NIDB), the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, today announced net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $3.4 million, or $2.81 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $3.8 million, or $3.19 per diluted common share for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The current six months earnings equate to an annualized ROA of 1.61% and an annualized ROE of 14.96% compared to an annualized ROA of 1.90% and an annualized ROE of 16.41% for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 was $1.6 million, or $1.33 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or $1.61 per diluted common share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The current quarter earnings equate to an annualized return on average assets (ROA) of 1.52% and an annualized return on average equity (ROE) of 14.81% compared to an annualized ROA of 1.88% and an annualized ROE of 16.47% for the second quarter June 30, 2021.
The declines in net income are primarily related to a reduction in gain on sale of mortgage loans of $800,000 for the six months ended 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 and a reduction of $414,000 for the current quarter 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Mortgage production slowed in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of 2021 as interest rates increased quickly due to actions taken by the Federal Reserve to mitigate inflation. Partially offsetting this decline was an increase in net interest income of $506,000 for the six months ended 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 and an increase of $233,000 for the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021.
Total Assets decreased $4.2 million to $413.4 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $417.7 million at December 31, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to a $12.1 million reduction in the market value of the investment portfolio due to the volatility of interest rates in the first half of 2022. Net loans increased $13.3 million, or 9.7% on an annualized basis to $287.6 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $274.3 million at December 31, 2021. Total deposits increased $15.5 million, or 9.1% on an annualized basis to $357.4 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $341.9 million at December 31, 2021. Stockholder's equity decreased $6.7 million to $42.0 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $48.7 million at December 31, 2021. This decrease was a result of a decline in accumulated other comprehensive income by $9.4 million in the first half of 2022 due to unrealized losses in the investment portfolio. The book value of NIDB's stock was $34.88 per common share and tangible common equity ratio was 10.17% as of June 30, 2022.
Michael S. Zahn, President and CEO, commented, "I am very pleased with our performance in 2022. Our net interest income continues to grow as we maintain a consistent net interest margin with solid loan growth. Our focus on the well-being of our clients and our employees should continue to promote our communities and enhance shareholder value."
Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered at 648 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, Indiana. The company offers a full array of banking and financial brokerage services to its customers through its main office in Huntington and six full-service Indiana offices in Huntington (2), Warsaw (2) and Fort Wayne (2). The Company is traded on the OTC Markets Group, Inc. (www.otcmarkets.com) utilizing the OTCQB platform under the symbol "NIDB". Our web site address is www.firstfedindianabank.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative and regulatory issues. Factors which may cause future results to vary materially include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, loan demand, and competition. Additional factors include changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, regulatory and technological factors affecting each company's operations, pricing, products and services.
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MONTREAL, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CMC Electronics (CMC) is pleased to announce that Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded a new contract to CMC for the modernization of the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) fleet of KA-1 trainer aircraft used for advanced mission training and light attack missions.
KAI was looking for a best-in-class cockpit upgrade to renew their products and provide ROKAF's KA-1 fleet with more modern avionics with room for growth. Drawing from a long and fruitful business relationship, CMC worked closely with KAI to meet their request and proposed its state-of-the-art mission computer-based cockpit built on the PU-3000, the world's first certified multicore mission computer. The PU-3000 and its partitioned, embedded, software applications offer a flexible solution to integrate several conventional multifunctional displays (MFDs) or a single large area display (LAD) configuration as used in the KA-1 solution. The PU-3000 software development kit also allows KAI to develop specific proprietary mission applications on their own.
"This new contract is a timely and strategic development for all parties involved. We believe that the upgraded KA-1 platform with a PU-3000 driven LAD interface will both increase aircraft availability and better prepare ROKAF pilots for their future modernized frontline fleet of KF-X fighters." commented Mr. Brad Nolen, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at CMC Electronics.
Mr. Jae Min Park, Deputy Senior Manager, Aircraft Procurement team, added: "KAI is confident that the KA-1 avionics upgrade program will be successfully completed in a timely manner adding vastly improved system performance and capabilities to the KA-1 aircraft."
CMC's solution allows KAI's trainer to emulate the advanced avionics of today's cutting-edge fighter aircraft. The system employs the latest in cockpit management technology, resulting in better and more rapidly trained pilots at a far lower cost than conventional training.
The PU-3000 avionics computer is the world's first civil certified multicore mission computer. It can host multiple avionics applications reducing equipment count and integration costs. Modular by design, it can be used as a common computing platform able to host a large variety of functions into a single unit and is capable of driving multiple screen sizes with the redundancy needed for flight critical functions.
CMC Electronics (www.cmcelectronics.ca) has achieved an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design and manufacture of innovative cockpit systems integration, avionics, display solutions and high-performance microelectronics for the military and commercial aviation markets. Based in Montreal, Canada, the company also has facilities in the USA serving its customers worldwide.
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As he lay in his own blood, with dead and dying students around him, Arnie Reyes knew help was just outside the classroom door.
Twice he heard law enforcement officers in the hallway of Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, call out to the gunman who was in the room with him. And twice they went away.
"I was thinking, you know, come on, come in, come in. Like he's in here. Just come in here, come save us," he told CNN.
"And they weren't. I didn't find that out until after the fact when I saw other videos where they're standing in the hallways and that even makes me more upset, just knowing you're a few feet away from me and you're not helping me. You're not helping anybody."
Lying there, for over an hour, doubting that he would survive, Reyes said he could only think one thing of those sent to help: "That they forgot us. They saved everybody else except us. I mean, they probably thought that we were all dead or something, but if they would have gone in before, some of 'em probably would have made it."
The response to the shooting has been largely condemned. While officers from multiple agencies, including school and city police, state and federal law enforcement, soon arrived on the scene with weapons and safety equipment, no attempt was made to engage the gunman for more than an hour. Official accounts of what happened that day have also changed significantly and the local mayor told CNN he fears the truth may never come out.
Reyes has already made up his mind about the massacre that killed 19 children and two adults.
"A lot of the law enforcement failed, cos they take that oath to protect," he said.
"Everybody needs to get their fair share of the blame because they all did just stand there."
Shooting in silence
Reyes initially discounted the noise of the attack on May 24 as just someone hitting something hard.
But as the shots came closer and students started asking about what they were, he became concerned.
When the Sheetrock began flying off the wall from the bullets being fired from the high-powered rifle in the next-door classroom, he told all the students to get under their desks and pretend to be asleep.
"And then it dawned on me that it was a gun, it was a gun," he said in an interview. "I just felt like all the badness that was gonna happen ... was gonna happen."
Even before the gunman came to his room, and came through a door where Reyes had repeatedly reported a broken lock, the teacher did not think he would live through that day. And all around him was quiet.
"When the gunshots were going on, no crying, no nothing. It was just complete silence," he said. "And so I thought, well, he had hurt everybody on that other side. And then he came to our side and did that to us."
Reyes remembers seeing two flashes come from the gun as he was hit. Then he thinks the children were shot.
And then there was the waiting.
The gunman stayed in the room with Reyes. The teacher said his breathing was so shallow he may have appeared dead but it seemed the killer wanted to check.
"He did a lot of things to make me flinch or react in some way," he said, remembering how blood was splashed on his face by the attacker tapping or splashing on the floor near him.
He was shot again, in his back, as he lay on the ground, and still he had to play dead.
Finally, after 74 minutes, the door opened, and the gunman was challenged and killed.
"After they shot him, the Border Patrol said, 'Anybody get up, let's go, let's go,' try to get the kids out," Reyes said, his voice shaking at the memory.
"Nobody moved but me."
His funny, ambitious students
A total of 19 nine-, 10- and 11-year-old children and two teachers were killed that day.
Hours earlier, Reyes had been celebrating Awards Day with his students, and then putting on a movie in Classroom 111 for those children who stayed after the ceremony to chill with friends. Eleven students were with Reyes when the attack began. None survived.
Reyes, who was shot in the arm and back, spent 31 days in the hospital and has undergone 10 surgeries so far.
He said he first felt guilty that he had survived, but now embraces the love and concern of community members who told him there is a reason for him to be here.
"That's why I'm being as strong as I can, because ... I would not let them die in vain. I would try to do anything that I can, so we don't forget them," he said of the massacred students.
He said he tries not to think too much about the students though he will often find himself reminded of one or other of the youngsters he calls "my children."
And talking about them helps, he said.
"They were good kids, funny. A lot of them were ambitious," he said.
"I had all kinds of kids in there, so, you know, from one extreme to the other, it was just like, oh my God. But they all got along together so great. They just, they had a bond, they had a real bond," he added.
Reyes, the proud teacher, wiped his eyes. "I love those kids."
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| 2022-07-07T02:25:52Z
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This kind of playoff triumph is three years in the making for Klay Thompson, who endured countless hours of rehab and heartache to reach this point again.
And after another spectacular shooting performance on the big stage, coach Mike Brown just wanted to offer up a congratulatory hug.
Instead, Thompson told Brown how much he will miss him next season when Brown takes over the Sacramento Kings — but they still have plenty of basketball left together.
Thompson knocked down eight 3-pointers on the way to 30 points, Stephen Curry scored 29 with six 3s, and the Warriors eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies with a 110-96 win in Game 6 on Friday night.
A trip to the Western Conference finals is next, and coach Steve Kerr should be healthy from his bout with COVID-19.
“Honestly, especially the perspective I’ve gained from the injuries I’ve had, to now be able to compete at highest level and be one of the final four teams, it’s a feeling that’s hard to describe honestly,” Thompson said. “It’s truly amazing and it just inspires me to keep going because I think we still have great basketball ahead of me.”
Curry found his shooting touch late and made two straight baskets for a 78-77 lead entering the final 12 minutes. Draymond Green contributed 14 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. Kevon Looney returned to the starting lineup and grabbed 22 rebounds while Andrew Wiggins scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth with a pair of timely 3s.
It was Curry and Green who pushed for Looney to start after the Warriors discussed it on the flight home from Memphis after Wednesday’s embarrassing defeat.
Golden State — sent home by Memphis in the play-in tournament last year — withstood a testy series to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2019, when the franchise reached its fifth straight NBA Finals before losing to Toronto.
The third-seeded Warriors will face the Phoenix-Dallas winner in the conference finals. Game 7 of that series is Sunday in Phoenix.
Thompson is back shining in the playoffs after his 2 1/2-year absence with a pair of serious injuries, first recovering from surgery for a torn ACL in his left knee and then an operation for a torn right Achilles tendon.
“That’s Klay. He expects to go out there and play great,” Brown said. “We expect him to go out there and play great.”
“Whoop that trick!” the delighted, raucous home crowd chanted in the waning moments, the fans’ steal away from Memphis.
“It was good to see the fans embrace that,” Green said.
Dillon Brooks scored 30 points with a career-best seven 3-pointers but picked up his second flagrant foul of the series. Desmond Bane added 25.
Curry checked back in for the final 8:21 and delivered a 3 with 5:45 remaining off a beautiful bounce pass by Green. Looney found Green for an easy dunk the next time down, capping a decisive 10-0 run.
Brooks considered the challenge of facing the Splash Brothers something that will only make Memphis better.
“They know that we’re going to come every single year,” he said. “We’re young, they’re getting old so they know we’re coming every single year.”
After Wednesday’s 134-95 debacle on the Grizzlies’ home floor in which they trailed by as many as 55, the Warriors were determined to do everything better, especially cutting down on the 22 turnovers leading to 29 points.
The Warriors outrebounded the Grizzlies 70-44, becoming the first team to grab 70 rebounds in a playoff game since San Antonio had 75 against Denver on May 4, 1983.
Bane scored the first two baskets of the game before the Warriors ran off 10 consecutive points, with a pair of layups by Green and a 3 by both Curry and Thompson.
Looney started after Jonathan Kuminga had the previous three games following the injury to guard Gary Payton II. He broke his left elbow in an awkward fall after being hit over the head by Brooks in Game 2 that earned Brooks a Flagrant 2 foul and one-game suspension.
He was booed loudly again at every chance by the sellout crowd at Chase Center. When Payton was shown on the big screen during a first-quarter timeout, he received a rousing ovation and touched his hand to his heart before encouraging them to get louder.
Memphis again played without All-Star guard Ja Morant, who missed his third straight game with a bone bruise in his troublesome right knee that the Grizzlies blamed on Jordan Poole pulling on the knee while going for a loose ball in Game 3.
“Ja is one of the best point guards in this league, so you guys know that obviously it would change,” Brooks said. “But we made do with what we had.”
THOMPSON’S TOUCH
Thompson shot 11 for 22 — 8 of 14 from long range — and notched his fourth career postseason game with eight 3s to tie Ray Allen, Curry, and Damian Lillard for most in NBA history.
“We went on a two-year hiatus from the playoffs and mostly due to his absence,” Green said.
TIP-INS
Grizzlies: Brooks had three flagrant points and finished one from an automatic one-game suspension. … Memphis missed its final 10 shots of the second quarter. … The Grizzlies held a 55-37 rebounding advantage in Game 5.
Warriors: Curry was 6 for 17 from deep. … Looney’s 11 first-quarter rebounds were a career high for any quarter. … F Otto Porter Jr. was out with soreness in his right foot. … Veteran Andre Iguodala, still sidelined with a left cervical disc injury, is scheduled to be re-evaluated again later next week.
FRIDAY THE 13TH
The Warriors had a playoff game on Friday the 13th for just the second time in franchise history, previously when they beat the Bucks 100-86 on April 13, 1973, in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals to win the series 4-2, according to Elias.
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| 2022-05-15T06:05:58Z
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BEIJING, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with Douyin, pursuant to which the Company will license select content to Douyin for editing and distribution as short form videos in the formats agreed by the two companies. The Company and Douyin will also cooperate in other operational areas.
"The cooperation between iQIYI and Douyin demonstrates the value recognition of iQIYI's exceptional content portfolio, as well as the strength and longevity of the Company's premium long-form video content. And more importantly, this is a milestone that showcases the mutual respect and collective efforts in protecting intellectual property." commented Mr. Yu Gong, Founder, Director, and Chief Executive Officer of iQIYI. "We believe our cooperation will unlock new opportunities that will enrich the online video ecosystem, increase the value of our existing intellectual property, broaden monetization opportunities, and create win-wins for both platforms, content creators, and our users."
About iQIYI, Inc.
iQIYI, Inc. is an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China. Its corporate DNA combines creative talent with technology, fostering an environment for continuous innovation and the production of blockbuster content. We produce, aggregate and distribute a wide variety of professionally produced content, or PPC, as well as a broad spectrum of other video content in a variety of formats. The Company distinguishes itself in the online entertainment industry by its leading technology platform powered by advanced AI, big data analytics and other core proprietary technologies. iQIYI attracts a massive user base with tremendous user engagement, and has developed a diversified monetization model including membership services, online advertising services, content distribution, online games, live broadcasting, IP licensing, talent agency, online literature, etc.
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| 2022-07-19T01:23:40Z
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Silicon Valley-based TheVault signed a partnership with 'For The Dog Team', a pet-related metaverse company led by a Korean team.
Regarding the background of the partnership, Kevin Smith, president of TheVault, said:
Recently, Korea's leading VCs, such as Korea Investment Partners and Stic Ventures, have invested more than 10 billion WON in domestic blockchain technology companies. While domestic venture capital (VC) investment in blockchain technology companies is not easily made, it is evaluated that the technology and the possibility of expanding the Metaverse business for this company were highly appreciated.
Overseas VCs are expanding their influence through early investment and partnerships with blockchain companies. In particular, overseas VCs are investing billions of dollars in business areas that combine X2E and Metaverse that reflect the latest trends.
In the blockchain investment area, which was a rather closed and their own league, traditional VCs are participating and the scale is increasing. In addition, they are interested in blockchain companies with the latest technology because they are looking for upgraded synergies with existing portfolio companies.
What kind of metaverse will dogs create in the future? We look forward to the next move of the For The Dog team.
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| 2022-07-29T02:40:34Z
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company" or Co-Dx), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that it will be hosting a booth at the upcoming Medical Fair Asia 2022 trade show held August 31-September 2 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Southeast Asia's most established trade fair for the medical and healthcare industry is expected to host over 14,000 visitors from 70 counties and regions, and is open to medical specialists, business executives in the medical trade and other relevant professionals involved in the industry. The Company expects that the show will provide opportunities for Company representatives and distributors to introduce Co-Diagnostics products to a wide array of international customers, and to strengthen the Company's distributor outreach across Asia.
To learn more about the conference, including in-person and virtual registration details, please visit www.medicalfair-asia.com. Attendees interested in learning more about the Company and its products, including its upcoming point-of-care and at-home rapid PCR diagnostics platform, are invited to visit Booth #2G01.
Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art diagnostics technologies. The Company's technology is utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.
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| 2022-08-31T14:03:16Z
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Learn how to win the talent acquisition battle at the free virtual event on July 26
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New strategies and proven tactics for hiring technology professionals in today's tight labor market will be shared at an upcoming virtual event hosted by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce.
The CompTIA Tech Talent Roadshow, scheduled for 11 a.m. CDT on July 26, is a free virtual event that will deliver information on current employment trends and insights on how forward-thinking companies are reimagining the way they recruit, hire and upskill technology workers. To register, visit https://connect.comptia.org/events/view/tech-talent-road-show--national-edition.
CompTIA executives Gordon Pelosse, senior vice president for employer engagement, and Dr. James Stanger, chief technology evangelist, will lead the program.
"The tight labor market has employers struggling to fill open positions, with tech job openings at or near the top of the list," Pelosse said. "Competition for tech talent remains fierce for a range of critical technology roles, such as tech support, software and app development, data analytics and cybersecurity."
U.S. employer job postings for tech positions totaled 505,663 in June, up 62% from June 2021.1 CompTIA research reveals that 74% of HR professionals expect hiring to be even more challenging over the next 12 months, and 67% believe that persistent hiring constraints may become the new normal.2 As a result, a growing number of companies are turning to skills-based hiring, where consideration is given to a broader range of indicators of career readiness beyond a four-year degree.
"Too often employers are quick to dismiss candidates who do not fit a 'unicorn' job description," Stanger said. "We believe that tech talent acquisition and development is an investment, not a cost. With the right mix of opportunity, support and training companies can build a more diverse and inclusive workforce that meet their immediate and long-term needs."
CompTIA is a leader in delivering world-class education, training and certifications to individuals seeking or employed in technology occupations. More than 3.1 million CompTIA certifications are held by IT professionals around the world.
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce. Visit https://www.comptia.org/.
1 CompTIA Tech Jobs Report, July 8, 2022
2 CompTIA Workforce and Learning Trends, April 27, 2022
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| 2022-07-21T17:11:44Z
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Target is dropping the mandatory retirement age for its CEO and extended its contract with Chief Executive Brian Cornell for three years.
Cornell would have passed the age of 65 in that span.
“In discussions about the company’s longer term plans, it was important to us as a board to assure our stakeholders that Brian intends to stay in his role beyond the traditional retirement age of 65,” said Monica Lozano, the lead independent director of Target’s board.
Sales have grown steadily since Cornell took the top job in 2014, and Target became a lifeline to millions of people trying to limit their exposure during the pandemic.
The company is trying to navigate tremendous shifts in consumer behavior with the worst of the pandemic in the rearview mirror while it wrestles with soaring prices and rising wages for workers.
The company also announced Wednesday that Arthur Valdez, executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer, will retire. Valdez will be succeeded by Gretchen McCarthy, senior vice president, global inventory management.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4765625 per share (the "Series C Preferred Dividend"). In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4453125 per share (the "Series D Preferred Dividend"). Finally, the Board of Directors has also authorized and the Company has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $15.00 per share (the "Series B Preferred Dividend"), as well as a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series T Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $0.384375 per share (the "Series T Preferred Dividend").
The Series C Preferred Dividend, the Series D Preferred Dividend, the Series B Preferred Dividend and the Series T Preferred Dividend will each be payable in cash on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 to Series C Preferred stockholders, Series D Preferred stockholders, Series B Preferred stockholders and Series T Preferred stockholders of record (respectively) as of Friday, September 23, 2022.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations. BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.bluerockresidential.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company's actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the potential adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, partners and employees, as well as the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants, partners and employees will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact (including governmental actions that may vary by jurisdiction, such as mandated business closing; stay-at-home orders; limits on group activity; and actions to protect residential tenants from eviction), and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including national and local employment rates and the corresponding impact on the Company's tenants' ability to pay their rent on time or at all, among others. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 11, 2022, and subsequent filings by the Company with the SEC. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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97% of Ofinno employees say the research and development lab is a great place to work
RESTON, Va., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ofinno, LLC, a research and development lab pioneering technological innovations in 5G/6G, next-gen Wi-Fi, and emerging media coding, has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Ofinno. This year, 97% of employees said it is a great place to work – 40 points higher than the average U.S. company.
"We are incredibly proud to have received a Great Place to Work Certification," said Esmael Dinan, founder and chief executive officer at Ofinno. "At Ofinno, our top priority has always been providing a company culture that is inclusive, respectful, and puts our employees first. This commitment led to Ofinno attracting the world's top talent and has been central to our growth as a leading R&D lab for connective technologies."
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great manager at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
"A Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily, it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It is the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Ofinno is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
Ofinno offers incredible benefits to its employees including free healthcare, unlimited PTO, wellness support, free food, and more. To learn more about working for Ofinno and to see our open positions, please click here.
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Ofinno, LLC, is a research and development lab based in Northern Virginia, that specializes in inventing and patenting future technologies including 5G/6G, next-gen Wi-Fi, and emerging media coding. Ofinno's innovations solve some of the most important technological issues behind the devices that connect people together every day. Our innovators create the technologies and oversee the entire process from design to the time the technology is sold. For more information about Ofinno, please visit www.ofinno.com.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health services company Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that David Cordani, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 13, 2022 in New York, NY.
Cigna's presentation is expected to begin at approximately 9:10 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at https://investors.cigna.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx in the Investor Relations section of Cigna's website.
To listen to this presentation live on the Internet, visit https://investors.cigna.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to download and install any necessary audio software.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health services company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth companies or their affiliates and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits and other related products.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has over 190 million customer relationships around the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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Ralph Giacobbe
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TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), the industry leader in high-performance audio, has partnered with the City of Sturgis for the ninth consecutive year as the "Official Motorcycle Audio Sponsor" of the Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™ being held August 5th – 13th and will also be an official sponsor of the "20th Anniversary Mayor's Ride," held during the Motorcycle Rally™.
Rockford's booth on Lazelle Street will be the central hub of Rockford Fosgate activities during the Rally From 9:00am – 6:00pm daily, Rockford experts will be giving test drives of their latest aftermarket audio systems, purpose built for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, including the new M5 800-watt kits just announced on July 29th. Aftermarket systems will be available for purchase at the booth and bikers may also schedule installation with a certified technician during the Rally. Visitors who would like to learn more about "Harley-Davidson® Audio Powered by Rockford Fosgate" can talk with Rockford staff and experience motorcycles factory equipped with these powerful systems.
On Tuesday, August 9th, Rockford Fosgate will present the All-Out Bagger Show from 11:00am – 4:00pm in the Harley-Davidson's® Outlaw Square, Deadwood, South Dakota. Our host for the event will again be Jeff G. Holt, editorial director of V-Twin Visionary©. Those registering for the event will compete for top awards as well as a cash REWARD of $1000. Registration for the show is on-site in Deadwood at Harley-Davidson's® Outlaw Square beginning at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 9th
Rockford Fosgate team members will also be on-hand at Black Hills Harley-Davidson® through August 13th (8am – 6pm daily) where bikers can also purchase Rockford Fosgate audio systems and have them installed on-site.
Click here for information on the Mayor's Ride and Click here for details on Rockford's sponsorship of the Rally™. For more about Rockford Fosgate rockfordfosgate.com.
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Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, Rockford Corporation markets high-performance audio systems under the brand Rockford Fosgate® for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK).
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PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conco Services LLC, with its headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, is pleased to announce it has promoted Timothy Layne Meyer of Lake Charles, Louisiana, to President, Industrial Markets in recognition of his superior performance leading the company's Industrial Division's sales and safety programs as well as establishing its nondestructive testing (NDT) capabilities in the industrial and petrochemical markets.
In Meyer's twelve years with Conco, his successes in sales, sales management, and safety management have warranted his steady rise through the ranks. Hired as a Regional Sales Manager in 2010, Meyer quickly became the top industrial revenue producer. Meyer helped establish a strong foothold in the petrochemical arena that built Conco a reputable name as a quality mechanical cleaning service provider in that sector. In 2016, he was named Vice President of Industrial Markets, and in 2021, he became Conco's Director of Safety.
Calling on over 30 years of industry experience, Meyer has established MSA's with most of the top petrochemical companies including DOW, ExxonMobil, Lyondellbasell, Chevron, ChevronPhillips, and Valero along with many others for Conco. As Vice President, he developed a strong sales force and infrastructure that continues to support and achieve record financial milestones for Conco in the petrochemical arena.
In late 2020, under Meyer's direction, Conco invested heavily into a nondestructive testing service line and grew the industrial NDT group from zero to 18 technicians specializing in tube testing with ECT, RFT, IRIS, and other techniques over the course of 18 months. Conco is 50% ahead of the expected annual projection.
Under Meyer's supervision, several safety milestones have been achieved. The OSHA Recordable rate went from 1.60 to 0 for a three-year average and by the end November 2021, one million recordable-free man-hours were achieved and recognized by the National Safety Council, which presented Conco a "Million Work Hours" safety award. In May 2022, the Houston Business Roundtable awarded Conco the "Best in Category" safety award for Small Environmental companies.
For more information, please visit www.conco.net.
Jennifer Larson
Conco Services LLC
530 Jones Street
Verona, PA 15147
Phone 412-828-1166
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BANGKOK (AP) — The Solomon Islands prime minister confirmed Wednesday that his government has signed a new security agreement with China, but told lawmakers it would not “undermine the peace and harmony of our region” as has been feared by the opposition and countries including the United States and Australia.
The security pact allows China to send police and military personnel to the Solomon Islands “to assist in maintaining social order,” while also opening the door for Chinese warships to stop in port there for “logistical replenishment” — giving rise to worries of a possible Chinese naval base on the doorstep of Australia and New Zealand.
But in his address to parliament, Manasseh Sogavare defended the security agreement as being directed entirely to “our internal security situation.” He said it it complemented a 2017 security arrangement with Australia, under which Australian police peacekeepers have been in the capital, Honiara, since riots in November.
“I ask all our neighbors, friends and partners to respect the sovereign interest of Solomon Islands on the assurance that the decision will not adversely impact or undermine the peace and harmony of our region,” he told parliament.
A draft of the agreement leaked online last month, and China’s Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday that it had been signed “the other day.” Sogavare was equally vague, telling lawmakers that it had been signed “a few days ago.”
Australia had urged the Solomon Islands not to sign the pact, and sent Sen. Zed Seselja, the minister for international development and the Pacific, for talks with Sogavare last week. Two top American officials — Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council Indo-Pacific coordinator, and Daniel Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs — are to visit the country this week for talks.
Sogavare has said his government would not let China build a military base, and China has denied seeking a military foothold in the South Pacific.
After China announced the agreement had been signed, Seselij and Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne said in a joint statement that they were “deeply disappointed.”
“Our consistently stated view, including from the perspective of Australia’s national interests, remains that the Pacific family is best placed to meet the security needs of the region,” they said.
“We are concerned about the lack of transparency with which this agreement has been developed, noting its potential to undermine stability in our region.”
They added that they welcomed statements from Sogavare that the “Solomon Islands will never be used for military bases or other military institutions of foreign powers.”
Earlier this week, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said the agreement could destabilize the Solomon Islands and would set a concerning precedent for the wider Pacific region.
“Despite the Solomon Islands government’s comments, the broad nature of the security agreement leaves open the door for the deployment of P.R.C. (People’s Republic of China) military forces to the Solomon Islands,” Price said.
Micronesia and other Pacific Island nations have also expressed concerns about the deal, as has the Solomon Islands’ main opposition party.
In his address, Sogavare defended the pact, saying it would strengthen the country’s police and help them deal with future instability, and that it was “based on mutual respect for sovereignty and in compliance with domestic and international law.”
“Let me assure the people of Solomon Islands that we entered into an arrangement with China with our eyes wide open, guided by our national interests,” he said.
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| 2022-04-21T04:18:39Z
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the world's leading online personalized shopping and styling experience, announced Debbie Rose Woloshin is joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer effective on Monday, May 23. Woloshin will report to Stitch Fix CEO Elizabeth Spaulding and lead the company's Marketing teams across the US and the UK.
Woloshin was previously the Chief Marketing Officer at Marc Jacobs. Before Marc Jacobs, Woloshin led marketing at the Frye Company and Ann, Inc. and spent more than 17 years with the Jones Group.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Debbie to Stitch Fix as our new Chief Marketing Officer," said Elizabeth Spaulding, Stitch Fix CEO. "There are many exciting opportunities on the horizon as we continue to expand our offering and focus on bringing our personalized styling and shopping experience to more clients. Debbie has built and grown some of fashion's most beloved brands, and we're looking forward to the wealth of creative and commercial experience she'll bring to Stitch Fix. Debbie will play a central role in telling our story as we become the global destination for personalized shopping, styling, and inspiration."
"It's a privilege to be joining a company that is such a disruptive force in our industry," said Woloshin. "I'm excited to be part of creating the future of retail and styling with an organization and team that uses technology and feedback in innovative ways across its business. I'm looking forward to supporting our future growth in this next chapter, and helping expand the universe of customers who will benefit from Stitch Fix's service and brand."
About Stitch Fix, Inc.
Stitch Fix is an online personal shopping and styling service that delivers one-to-one personalization to its clients through the combination of data science and human judgment. Since our founding in 2011, we've helped millions of women, men, and kids discover and buy what they love through personalized selections of apparel, shoes, and accessories, curated by Stitch Fix stylists and algorithms. For more information about Stitch Fix, please visit https://www.stitchfix.com.
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| 2022-05-23T14:04:14Z
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalog Manager is a Product-led-growth model SaaS software that is on a mission to "make eCommerce effortless". The SaaS product is making waves in the retail world by providing retailers with cleaned, structured, standardized manufacturer catalogs that can be accessed by retailers in several formats tailored for each business. Catalog Manager aims to enable retailers to sync up-to-date catalogs directly onto their online storefronts.
"On average, we've seen retailers save 50+ hours a month using Catalog Manager."
- Avinash Reddy, Head of Product
As the global B2B eCommerce industry continues to grow exponentially, online sellers are under immense pressure to keep their websites up to date. The reason is – today 73.7% of B2B buyers' research that precedes any purchase begins on an online platform. And a large part of their sales journey happens online across a multitude of online channels with no intervention from the seller.
However, with retailers juggling dozens of product feeds every day from multiple suppliers, manually checking for data accuracy and uploading them to the website in real-time can be a daunting task.
And that's where Catalog Manager comes into the picture for it serves to bridge the gap between suppliers and sellers by automating the catalog management process so online retailers can publish consistent, standardized data on their eCommerce portals.
Catalog Manager works by sourcing latest product information from 130+ brands scrubs data and pushes it to eCommerce stores of subscribing retailers. All retailers have to do is subscribe for catalog updates to their choice of suppliers, and automatically receive the latest product information to feature on their online stores.
Top Reasons to Use Catalog Manager to Keep Your Webstore Up-to-date
- Subscribe to 130+ uniform brands
- Integrates with Shopify, Volusion, WooCommerce & BigCommerce
- Get daily inventories updates
- Access catalogs via XML, FTP or APIs
- Stay on top of every product update or pricing change
"Catalog Manager is freaking amazing! I'm super glad to not have my team tangled up in scrubbing spreadsheets anymore and do some real business. In the past 2 months, our website traffic has gone by 37% resulting in a significant increase in sales."
- Sarah Corbynn, Shopify Seller
The current version of Catalog Manager can be used by uniform retailers and distributors to receive updated catalogs for their eCommerce stores.
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| 2022-08-22T10:15:38Z
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centre Partners, a leading middle market private equity firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Captain D's Seafood and affiliated entities ("Captain D's" or "the Company"), a leading seafood-themed quick service restaurant group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1969 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, Captain D's operates a premier national chain of more than 500 seafood-focused quick service restaurants across the United States. Throughout its storied history, Captain D's has provided high-quality, made-to-order seafood at affordable prices.
The transaction represents Centre Partners' second time partnering with Captain D's and its Chief Executive Officer Phil Greifeld. Centre Partners previously acquired Captain D's in 2013 and exited the business in 2017. The Captain D's management team has invested alongside Centre Partners and will continue to serve in their current roles.
Bruce Pollack, Managing Partner of Centre Partners, said, "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Phil Greifeld and this experienced executive team once again. With its differentiated menu of craveable seafood, Captain D's provides a unique value proposition to its customers. We look forward to supporting Phil and the team as they seek to significantly expand the business."
Mr. Greifeld commented, "We are proud to welcome Centre Partners back to the Company and continue our growth story with their support. Their deep understanding of our business makes them an ideal partner for our next phase of growth. We continue to improve the customer experience with new menu offerings; streamlined digital, drive-thru and delivery options; and an expanding geographic footprint. We are excited to build upon these initiatives with Centre Partners."
About Centre Partners
Founded in 1986, Centre Partners is a leading middle-market private equity firm focusing on the consumer and healthcare sectors, with offices in New York and Los Angeles and over $2.5 billion of equity capital invested in more than 80 transactions. Centre Partners seeks to partner with founders, families, entrepreneurs and management teams to build exceptional businesses. Centre Partners provides management teams access to its unique resources, which includes an extended network of experienced and proven operating executives. Additional information is available at www.centrepartners.com.
About Captain D's
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Captain D's owns, operates and franchises more than 500 coastal-themed restaurants across the United States. Founded in 1969, Captain D's has offered freshly-prepared seafood at an affordable price point for more than 50 years. Captain D's serves a seafood-focused menu that includes the Company's signature hand-battered fish, which is cooked to order. The widely varied menu also includes premium-quality, grilled menu items, including shrimp and chicken, as well as hushpuppies, desserts and freshly brewed, Southern-style sweet tea, a Captain D's favorite. For more information, please visit www.captainds.com.
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NEWBURGH, N.Y. , Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Managing partner Andrew Finkelstein is pleased to announce that the 2021 Orange County jury verdict that found in favor of the firm's client was the second highest in the state of New York in 2021. "This distinction is not something we take lightly. We are proud of our strong track record of success, and this verdict was especially satisfying as we were able to hold a distracted driver accountable, particularly in an instance where the injuries were not immediately apparent," he stated.
In October of 2021, Finkelstein & Partners trial attorneys Kenneth Fromson and Andrew Finkelstein argued successfully that a company's employee who drove distracted and hit our client in the rear caused serious bodily injury and should be held accountable for their actions. While our client was immediately rushed to an emergency room following the crash, she did not break any bones and was discharged the same day. Unknown at that time, the impact aggravated her asymptomatic arthritic ankle as well as injuring her shoulder. After suffering for 8 years and enduring multiple surgeries on both her ankle and shoulder, an Orange County jury voted for a verdict in her favor totaling $13,500,000. The award included $2,000,000 dollars for past medical expenses and $3,000,000 for future medical expenses.
At the time Mr. Finkelstein noted, "On behalf of our client, who has truly suffered, we are relieved and grateful to the members of the jury for acknowledging the driver's responsibility. Their decision sends a powerful message to our community. On a personal note, they have also provided our client financial relief, not only for the past 8 years' worth of medical expenses, but the verdict also enables her to finally look to the future with hope."
Headquartered in Newburgh, NY, Finkelstein & Partners, LLP has been successfully winning serious injury cases for nearly 60 years. Offices are located throughout New York and New Jersey and services include Personal Injury, Social Security Disability Benefits, Workers' Compensation, Nursing Home Neglect and Veterans Services. The firm's Commit to Quit Distracted Driving program highlights the serious dangers of distracted driving for teen drivers. We care deeply about the work we do and the communities we serve. We encourage our family of employees to devote time and assistance to community projects, because we want to be a part of building better communities. To learn more, visit the firm's website at lawampm.com or call 1-800-Lawampm / 1-800-529-2676.
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dmackey@lawampm.com
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| 2022-09-14T19:06:57Z
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Lavin eager to leave TV, get back into coaching at San Diego
By BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writer
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Steve Lavin is eager to be leaving college basketball broadcasting and returning to coaching, even if means being in the same conference as Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s. Lavin has been introduced as coach at San Diego, which has struggled for the better part of the last 15 seasons, and not always because of the tough teams that are perennially at the top of the West Coast Conference. Lavin says he told his new team that he missed being on a college campus and the camaraderie with the players and staff.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be an efficient way for a worker to stack and move cones with one hand throughout a work zone," said an inventor, from Millington, Tenn., "so I invented the ROLLING CONE. My design would reduce the manual labor associated with lifting, moving and distributing stacks of safety cones."
The invention provides an improved design for a safety/work zone cone. In doing so, it enables the user to stack cones with one hand. It also eliminates the need to lift stacks of cones. As a result, it increases maneuverability, convenience and safety. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for construction workers, municipality personnel, road workers, etc.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-326, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods of U.S. Supreme Court justices living in the county after some have faced protests outside their homes.
Youngkin, a Republican, made the request Wednesday in a letter to the county board of supervisors. “I fundamentally believe such demonstrations and picketing should not be allowed at the Justice’s (sic) homes as they are meant to intimidate and influence the Justices,” he wrote.
Three Supreme Court justices — Samuel Alito, Amy Coney Barrett and Clarence Thomas — live in the county. Justices living in and outside the county have been confronted with protests outside their homes since a draft of Alito’s opinion that would overturn the Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision was leaked.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said Youngkin’s request for a security perimeter is unnecessary and improper. He said establishing a perimeter would amount to creating an unconstitutional neighborhood “checkpoint” that would infringe on First Amendment protest rights. He also noted that protests that have occurred outside Alito’s home in the Fort Hunt neighborhood have been peaceful.
“We will enforce laws that serve to protect persons and property,” McKay wrote. “Our officers are equally committed to protecting the First Amendment guarantees afforded to those who gather to exercise their freedom of speech.”
Fairfax County Police, for their part, said through a spokeswoman that they’re providing extra staffing in response to reports of planned protests “to maintain the safety and security of the public, while ensuring First Amendment rights are protected.”
Youngkin also joined Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan in calling on federal law enforcement entities to “take the lead and provide sustained resources” to protect the justices and ensure the neighborhoods are secure in the weeks and months ahead.
In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the governors called on the Department of Justice to enforce a federal law that prohibits “pickets or parades” with the intent to influence a judge.
Separately, 25 Republican attorneys general wrote to Garland, citing the same law and urging him to prevent protesters “from attempting to intimidate” the justices.
Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said in a statement Wednesday that Garland continues to be briefed on security matters related to the Supreme Court and justices. He noted that Garland had directed the U.S. Marshals Service to help support the Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Police.
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| 2022-06-11T17:43:55Z
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Wind Advisory issued May 7 at 3:38AM MDT until May 7 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon, Idaho Falls,
Rexburg, St. Anthony, Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls,
Shelley, and Fort Hall.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown
around.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Rough chop is likely on American Falls
Reservoir.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Russian shells slam into eastern Ukraine, killing 3 people
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least three Ukrainian civilians have been killed and nearly 20 others wounded in the latest artillery barrages from the Russian military, Ukrainian officials said Monday.
The eastern region of Donetsk, one of the two provinces making up the country’s industrial heartland of Donbas that has been the focus of a Russian offensive, has faced the most intense shelling.
Regional officials said at least three people died and another 13 were wounded by Russian shelling that hit numerous towns and villages in the Donetsk region during the last 24 hours. The barrage has damaged dozens of residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
In the country’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, five civilians were wounded in the latest Russian shelling early Monday, according to the city’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov.
The Russian forces also struck several other regions of Ukraine with rockets and artillery.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Monday that Russian warplanes have struck Ukrainian army positions in the southern Kherson region and in the Donetsk region. He added that the Russian air force also hit a facility in the Kharkiv region, killing at least 100 and wounding 50 “mercenaries” from Poland and Germany. His claims couldn’t be independently verified.
Speaking at the opening of an arms show outside Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the military’s action in Ukraine, declaring that it “fights for Russia ... and fulfilling all the tasks that were set, liberating the Donbas step by step.”
For their part, the Ukrainian military claimed to have destroyed more than 10 Russian warehouses with ammunition and military equipment in the past week.
In other developments Monday:
__ Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported. Griner, a center for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on Aug. 4. She was arrested in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
__ The Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, extended martial law and the country’s general mobilization for another 90 days.
“Ukraine has always longed and longs for peace and many times in various negotiation formats has offered the Russian leadership to end the war and free Ukrainian land from occupation,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video late Sunday. “But so far, Russia believes in terror, remains in the grip of its propaganda illusions and still hopes that it can supposedly achieve something through various forms of blackmail. It won’t.”
He emphasized that “we must defend ourselves,” adding that “the stronger Ukraine will be, the weaker Russia will be, and therefore, the less time this war will last.”
__ Zelenskyy dismissed the heads of three regional branches of Ukraine’s top security agency, SBU, in the Kyiv, Lviv and Tarnopil regions. Zelenskyy’s office didn’t elaborate on the reasons behind the move. Last month, he dismissed SBU chief Ivan Bakanov and a chief prosecutor, saying their departments had too many people who faced accusations of collaborating with the Russians.
Speaking in an interview with Singapore’s CNA television, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, said that “no one in the world can take a neutral stand in that war,” adding that “you can either be on the aggressor’s side or the one who has come under attack, there is no other choice.”
“People in other countries should know — it’s not Ukraine to blame for soaring prices, it’s the aggressor who started the war,” she said.
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'For us, this is home.' St. George Antiochian Church celebrates centennial, growth
CANTON – Since 1922, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church has been an oasis of faith, tradition and history in a changing city.
This weekend, the Eastern Orthodox church at 1118 Cherry Ave. NE celebrates its centennial with special events today and Sunday, including a sold-out anniversary banquet at the Brookside County Club that will feature a "Hafli" band.
Metropolitan Archbishop Joseph Al-Zehlaoui, head of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, and Bishop Anthony Michaels, head of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest, will preside over great vespers services today at 5 p.m. Orthos/matins will be conducted at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the hierarchial divine liturgy at 10 a.m. The service will be followed by a luncheon.
A private benefactors' reception with the bishops was held on Friday.
As part of the weekend's activities, the church's youth will have a gathering and breakfast with the bishops at 10 a.m. Saturday. They will install a time capsule inside the church's 1922 safe.
The congregation also will present U.S. Marshal Tim Wires with the St. George Medal of Valor and the Archdiocese Meritorious Service Award. Wires, a special deputy for the Stark County Sheriff's Office and an agent with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, was shot in the line of duty on March 24.
Rosemary Shaheen, the church's longtime organist and seamstress, will be presented with the Archdiocese Meritorious Service Award. St. George's oldest member, Bea Shaheen McPherson, 100, also will be recognized, and the church's high school graduates will be presented with Orthodox study Bibles.
'An exciting time' at St. George
At a time when many churches are struggling to keep their doors open, St. George is enjoying growth consisting of former Protestants, said the Very Rev. Michael Corbin, priest for 12 years.
Corbin said the new members have found Christian Orthodoxy to be "the true and ancient church," one which goes back 2,000 years.
"It's happening across the country," he said. "For us, this has never happened in our community. It's a milestone. These people aren't looking for the latest fad. Our church roots goes back to Acts 11."
"And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch."
"It's a really exciting time," Corbin said. "It's life-changing. To be an Orthodox Christian is not easy. It takes an enormous amount of dedication. We take our faith seriously."
Corbin attributes the COVID-19 pandemic as a part of the reason for their growth.
"I think it's leading people on a spiritual path that I've never witnessed before," he said. "I believe it is God-directed. The future is going to look much brighter than it did 20 years ago. We have young families who are solid and very committed. There are signs that we are not only the legacy of the founders, but are trying as best we can to live our faith. We have emerged from the last few years of the pandemic as a stronger church. I think it's by God's grace."
Canton, a city of immigrants
In 1922, one in five Cantonians was an immigrant. They included the Syrians and Lebanese Orthodox Christians who formed St. George in 1918. The church was dedicated on April 23, 1922.
Corbin's wife is from Lebanon.
"For us, this is home. Our children are growing up here," he said. "I feel like it's my home. We're all in this together."
Many of the founders' descendants, including centennial chair Rhonia Shaheen, continue to worship at St. George's. Shaheen also chaired festivities for the church's 95th anniversary.
Shaheen said she can't imagine being anywhere else.
"I've always been involved," she said. "I know it sounds crazy to say, but it's my faith. This is where my roots are. My kids were raised here."
Shaheen, whose son KJ II is a subdeacon, credits the church's spiritual leadership.
"When Father Mike came, he was a great draw for the kids," she said. "He's great with the youth. He makes everybody feel welcome. We've had a lot of converts. I attribute that to Father Mike. He's a very welcoming force."
Shaheen said the growth has been such that she no longer knows many of the members.
"My dad died last year," she said. "There's no one left of his generation. "We're growing as we're losing people."
St. George is staying put in Canton
Decades ago, much of the neighboring community, which is bordered by 12th Street NE, was dominated by St. George parishioners. Many of the homes and parishioner-owned businesses are now gone. Many of the houses that remain are rentals.
Though there was some talk of moving, the church remains.
Since 1922, there have been additions, including a church hall, and most recently, a new icon donated by Bruce Abraham Jr. It is located inside the altar.
Fathers and sons
On Sunday, the church will bless and dedicate its new lobby, which includes an elevator made possible through contributions from members of the defunct Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Canton Township.
Ed Bendekgey Jr.'s father was a member of Holy Cross but his grandparents belonged to St. George. Like his father, Bendekgey is a craftsman who is using his skills to make sure the sanctuary is ready for the celebration. Edward Sr. died in 2017.
The son is proud of his late father's work, which was brought over from Holy Cross. Some of it can be seen in the vestibule of St. George, including a display case containing a 1923 icon from Holy Cross.
"He built a lot of things for the church," Bendekgey Jr. said.
St. George has produced at least three priests, most notably among them the late Archbishop Michael Shaheen, whose father pastored St. George.
Ordained in 1951, Shaheen became the first American-born priest to be elevated bishop in the Orthodox church. He is widely credited with healing a major rift in the Syrian Antiochian Church of North America when he relinquished his position as the head of the Toledo Diocese and became an auxiliary bishop, which allowed the merger of the Toledo and New York dioceses in 1975.
He died in 1992. His vestments are on display in the church vestibule.
Others include the Very Rev. Michael Massouh, grandson of St. George's first priest, the Very Rev. Spyridon Massouh, and the Very Rev. Basil Shaheen.
"We haven't lost sight of who we are," Corbin said. "We're staying true to the church."
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February 7, 1943 – May 30, 2022
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Long was a man whose life was defined by sound and music – an innovator and entrepreneur known for his vision and charisma. Long died unexpectedly at home with his wife in Pacific Palisades, CA on May 30th from a pulmonary embolism, while recovering from knee surgery.
Described by music historian Don Worsham as a "radio guru", Long's name was synonymous with brilliance, strategy, and creativity. The Dallas Morning News once reported in its Business Section that "Just about anything you hear on a radio – except the news, the time, and the temperature – could have first been a product of Jim Long's imagination."
Starting his radio career at 13 by broadcasting from his parents' basement in Marlboro, MA and producing his first regional hit record at 15 ("Liza Lee" by Roger and the Marquees), he became a teenage radio announcer at WDEW in Westfield, MA at 18. His birth name, Timothy John Moynihan, was too long for a radio DJ, so he used his maternal Irish grandfather's name, Jim Long, as his radio moniker and over the next 6 years, he worked his way up as a radio announcer, producer, and program manager at stations across the country.
Long's fascination with technology and his love of music, coupled with the drive to make a lasting mark in music production and broadcasting, led him on a remarkable path.
His brilliant career spanned more than five decades, during which he created award-winning broadcast and entertainment companies in Dallas, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
At age 24, he co-founded the TM Companies with composer Tom Merriman and subsequently went on to grow and sell numerous entrepreneurial businesses, including FirstCom, one of the most successful production music libraries in the world.
Prior to developing internet music licensing service CrucialMusic with partner Tanvi Patel, Long founded and operated award -winning, internationally recognized music publishers, production libraries, record labels and broadcast entities: the Jim Long Companies, TM Companies, Honest Entertainment Group, OneMusic, and Long-Pride Broadcasting. These successful ventures ultimately attracted corporate interest resulting in acquisitions of his companies by such industry leaders as Starr Broadcasting, Disney's Shamrock Broadcasting, Clive Calder's Zomba Enterprises, OneMedia, and BMG (later acquired by Universal Music).
His iconic "firsts" helped change the production music and broadcast industries, anticipating trends and turning them into music production products including syndicating music production and worldwide multi-media image campaigns for radio and TV, creating "shotgun" jingle formats, developing 24/7 automated radio station programming, offering the first production music library on compact disc, and building a premier internet-based music licensing service. His vision – and love of his Irish roots – saw the Celtic Tiger coming, so he created a record label, Honest Entertainment, to introduce a select group of Irish artists previously unknown in the US market.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2007, he continued to launch new businesses, most recently serving as Chairman of LA-based Elias Music Library until its 2018 sale to BMG-Universal – after which he retired.
His music placements are too numerous to name but include Academy Award and Golden Globe winning motion pictures, as well as Clios for broadcast licensing and syndication for radio, television and film. In addition to countless honors for his work in commercial advertising, his producer credits include a Grammy nominated album for legendary recording artist and performer, Jack Jones, and a Country Music Association Pioneer Award for his friend and former business partner, Charley Pride.
Just as he was mentored by "the father of modern advertising" David Ogilvy, Long mentored and influenced countless music industry executives. Ignoring discriminatory industry attitudes in hiring and promotion, he consistently identified women as leaders and partners to run his companies in Dallas, Nashville, and LA. Many musicians and composers owe their royalty revenue to Long's savvy and generous publishing deals.
His generosity of spirit will continue for many years through The Long Family Trust's support of the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and MusiCares, the non-profit foundation of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which provides services and assistance, in times of need, to musicians and other members of the music community.
He is survived by his wife and business partner of 33 years, Deborah DeBerry Long, Also by his son, James Moynihan, grand-daughter Diana Chiaki Moynihan, sister-in-law Daryl DeBerry, nephews Ryan and Sean Coffman, and a worldwide circle of extended family and friends who will always hold him dear. He was predeceased by his father, John F. Moynihan, in 2001 and by his beloved 104-year-old mother, Marion Long Moynihan, who died just 2 days prior on May 28, 2022.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 3pm at Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, 17190 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research www.michaeljfox.org or MusiCares (www.musicares.org). To share online memories or condolences, visit www.jimlongmemorial.com.
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tanvi@crucialmusic.com
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ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today the Atlanta-area advisors who have been named to the Forbes 2022 "Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals" list. With over 270 Northwestern Mutual advisors recognized in total, nine of them are in the greater Atlanta area.
The Forbes list recognizes the nation's top-performing financial advisors who provide holistic financial planning, focusing on risk mitigation, wealth management and a personal planning experience. Honorees are selected using a broad set of criteria that includes production and premiums, assets under management, client retention rates and exhibition of best practices.
The Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals ranking follows the recognition of more than 120 Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management advisors on Forbes' "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list and 10 advisors on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" ranking. Leading industry publications including Financial Planning, Financial Advisor, ThinkAdvisor and InvestmentNews consistently rank Northwestern Mutual Investment Services as a top independent broker-dealer by total revenue.
The Atlanta-area Northwestern Mutual advisors recognized as 2022 Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals are:
- Philip Adra
- Samuel Arthur
- Frank Conner III
- Brandon Guntor
- Steven Hale
- Christopher Kilgore
- Rodney Parivechio
- Andrew Rasmussen
- Wendy A. Thompson
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $560 billion in combined company and client assets, $34 billion in revenues, and $2.1 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to nearly five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 97 on the 2022 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2022.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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Melissa-Bullard Softball Region Final Game 3
Published: May. 28, 2022 at 11:38 PM CDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Digital Turbine investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Digital Turbine during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - KORE Mining Ltd. (TSXV: KORE) (OTCQX: KOREF) ("KORE" or the "Company") announces a plan to conserve capital and focus on high impact drilling activities at both of KORE's main assets, the Imperial gold project ("Imperial") and the Long Valley gold project ("Long Valley"). James Hynes, the current Executive Chairman and founder of KORE, will assume the President and CEO role effective July 1, 2022. Additional cost reductions at the corporate and project levels are designed to preserve cash and focus work on high impact drilling activities.
KORE's Executive Chairman James Hynes commented: "Given the challenging conditions for equity financings in the precious metals space, KORE's Board has made the decision to restructure management to reduce costs. With the reductions, KORE preserves optionality to pursue our permitted drill program at Long Valley while continuing to fund key permitting activities at Imperial."
Scott Trebilcock, commented: "Executive Chairman James Hynes is well positioned to advance key exploration activities having directed them throughout KORE's history. Ensuring spending goes into the ground and not to corporate overhead has to be the focus. I remain a Director and consultant to KORE and will support the Company from those roles."
Key Imperial Activity Continues
The Company has recently submitted a second drilling Plan of Operations ("PO") – a drill permit application - to the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") for the existing Imperial gold deposit ("Imperial Zone"). The drilling ("Imperial Zone Drilling") is designed to provide technical information to support a feasibility study and mine permitting. This PO is expected to trigger a Mineral Validity Examination ("MVE") of Imperial Zone lode claims. The Company will work closely with the BLM to complete the Mineral Validity Examination expediently and to start processing the Imperial Zone Drilling permits.
KORE is also permitting regional exploration drilling at Mesquite East and Ogilvy, part of the Mesquite-Imperial-Picacho District ("District") via a second Plan of Operations ("ePO"). Mesquite East and Ogilvy are two of the ten highly prospective drill targets identified in the Imperial-Mesquite District to date – see KORE news releases May 17, 2022 and April 26, 2022. The Mesquite East and Ogilvy ePO is being advanced as per our news release of May 12, 2022. The cultural resource survey work has been paused due to the heat from desert summer with a plan to complete in the fall as temperatures decline.
KORE also continues to fund stakeholder engagement in Imperial County with the objective to build support for the ACES initiative ("A Clean Environment for the Salton Sea"). The Company plans to build social license to operate by utilizing excess clean materials from the mine to remediate toxic dust / air pollution impacting communities local to the Imperial project.
Cost Reduction Details
Scott Trebilcock will remain a Director and consultant to KORE after stepping down as President and CEO effective as of July 1, 2022. In the first half of 2022, the Company outsourced various accounting and back-office functions at lower cost and has re-negotiated several key contracts to reduce costs. The Company also eliminated a variety of other general and administrative costs and recently reduced staffing at the Imperial County office.
About KORE Mining
KORE Mining is focused on responsibly creating value from its portfolio of gold assets in California, USA. The Company is advancing the Imperial project towards development while continuing to explore across both district-scale gold assets.
Further information on Imperial and KORE can be found on the Company's website at www.koremining.com or by contacting us as info@koremining.com or by telephone at (888) 407-5450.
On behalf of KORE Mining Ltd.
"James Hynes"
Executive Chairman
(888) 407-5450
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects", "intends", "indicates" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the future plans and objectives of the Company are forward-looking statements.
Forward‐looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the strategy and ultimate success of restructuring management and reduction of costs, the results of the Imperial Zone Drilling, the advancement of the ePO, the timing and implementation of the cultural resource survey work, competitive advantages, timing and implementation the ACES initiative, the actual results advantages, the ability to build social license and stakeholder support and impact of the ACES initiative; the ability to advance exploration activities at the Imperial gold deposit; potential actions, behavior or position of the BLM; and the underexplored and prospective nature of the Imperial Regional Exploration Drilling area; Such forward‐looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business. In connection with the forward‐looking information contained in this presentation, the Company has made numerous assumptions, including, among others: there being no significant change to current geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrological and other physical conditions at the Imperial Project; exploration, permitting, and development of the Imperial Project being consistent with current expectations and planning; the geological, permitting and economic advice that the Company has received is reliable and is based upon practices and methodologies which are consistent with industry standards; and other planning assumptions. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies.
Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward‐looking information. Known risk factors include, among others: the outcome of BLM's review processes for permitting, including the final outcome(s) of BLM's mineral claim validity examination(s) and administrative review process(es) with respect to the Imperial Zone, including a change to the findings from the mineral claim validity examination conducted in 2002 for the mill sites at the Imperial Zone, resulting in the Company having to move its future Imperial Zone project support facilities to areas that are not within the Indian Pass mineral withdrawal area; the possibility that BLM may require and/or conduct further mineral claim validity examinations with respect to the Imperial project, and the outcome and final determination of such examination could, among other things, invalidate one or more mining claims; the possibility that BLM or other governmental authority review of the Regional Exploration Drilling program, delays or changes the Company's plan for Regional Exploration Drilling permitting, which could result, among other things, in delays, additional project requirements, additional costs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; the exploration drill program may not be completed as planned; the need to obtain additional financing; uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other government approvals.
Additional risks and uncertainties are described in the "Risks" sections of (i) the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 prepared as of April 29, 2022, and (ii) the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, both available under the Company's issuer profile on www.sedar.com.
Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
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Real-World Testing by Nextlink Internet Proves Widespread Gigabit Fixed Wireless Deployments Will Soon Hit the Market
HUDSON OAKS, Texas , May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextlink Internet today announced the results of 6 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum testing, clearing the way for more gigabit fixed wireless deployments nationwide. The industry is anxiously awaiting the availability of the 6 GHz spectrum, and Nextlink took the initiative to field test fixed wireless technology. Utilizing an FCC experimental license, Cambium Networks fixed wireless access points, and subscriber modules utilizing Qualcomm® Networking Pro Series Platforms, Nextlink achieved actual throughput of over 1 Gbps download and 500 Mbps upload to each subscriber module under full load, utilizing a 160 MHz channel at 2 miles.
"We are on a mission to provide high-quality internet access everywhere we serve. This gives us another tool in the toolkit to do just that," said Bill Baker, Founder and CEO of Nextlink Internet. "Upon full commercial deployment later this year, we look forward to rolling out gigabit speed plans in the entirety of our existing fixed wireless service network plus our prospective network expansion for the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program. Ultimately, this expansion of gigabit fixed wireless will cover over four million households and businesses."
"The new 6 GHz spectrum offers broadband service providers a significant opportunity to improve performance," said Atul Bhatnagar, president and CEO of Cambium Networks. "Cambium Networks' wireless fabric portfolio of solutions enable broadband service providers to rapidly serve new markets while maximizing customer satisfaction and minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO)."
"We're excited that the tests bore out exactly what we expected: that we can provide fully-loaded speeds at distance utilizing the new 6 GHz band," said Cameron Kilton, Chief Technology Officer for Nextlink Internet. "We also identified inefficiencies in testing scenarios and expect commercial deployment throughput to exceed testing throughput."
"The promise of 6 GHz enabling Gigabit speeds over wireless is real – and wireless enables Nextlink to roll out gigabit speeds faster that we can with fiber. We thank the FCC for enabling these innovations by allocating the 6 GHz band for hybrid licensed-unlicensed use. We eagerly await the FCC's approval of the automated frequency coordination so that we can begin deploying this across our footprint," said Claude Aiken, Chief Strategy Officer for Nextlink Internet. "Smart spectrum policy multiplies other governmental efforts to close the digital divide."
"This field work is another proof point that gigabit services over wireless is a reality," said Ganesh Swaminathan, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are glad to see innovative technology leaders like Nextlink and Cambium Networks at the forefront of delivering these services over wireless."
About Nextlink Internet
Nextlink Internet is the premier provider of fixed-wireless and fiber Internet and phone services across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota and Iowa. The mission is simple: offer higher-speed internet plans with an intense focus on customer service. Founded in 2012, Nextlink Internet has experienced radical organic growth and has become the nation's leading network operator serving the rural countryside and small communities.
About Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks delivers wireless communications that work for businesses, communities, and cities worldwide. Millions of our radios are deployed to connect people, places, and things with a unified wireless fabric that spans multiple standards and frequencies of fixed wireless and Wi-Fi, all managed centrally via the cloud. Our multi-gigabit wireless fabric offers a compelling value proposition over traditional fiber and alternative wireless solutions. We work with our Cambium certified ConnectedPartners to deliver purpose-built networks for service provider, enterprise, industrial, and government connectivity solutions in urban, suburban, and rural environments, with wireless that just works.
Qualcomm is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Qualcomm Networking Pro Series Platforms are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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Courtois comes up big to win his 1st Champions League title
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had told Thibaut Courtois that he would take him to the Champions League final, then he would have to win it. The goalkeeper did just that, with amazing save after amazing save to help the Spanish club win its record-extending 14th European title. There was a spectacular touch with his fingertips to push the ball onto the post. Then a difficult block with his left leg to close a gap. And a superb close-range deflection with his right arm to avoid what appeared to be a sure goal. Courtois was crucial as Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 in suburban Paris.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Have you thought about Malm, Kivik or Trotten?
Swedish retailer Ikea is known for the distinctive names of its flat-pack home products. The company’s Norway branch wants to use the brand’s experience to help parents browsing the baby-naming department.
Ikea Norway has built “a name bank” with more than 800 listings available on its website. The names are drawn from ones Ikea has given to its furniture instead of product numbers since 1948.
“After all these years, (Ikea) has built up a large ‘catalog’ to pick from,” Ikea Norway said in a statement.
Ikea names its products after Swedish towns, lakes and other geographical features, but also uses names that have traditionally gone to people.
The branch noted that while retailers saw “both a shortage of raw materials and challenges with delivery times” during the COVID-19 pandemic, “there is at least no shortage of children” in Norway.
The Scandinavian country registered the births of 56,060 babies last year, or 3,081 more than in 2020.
The increase creates “a challenge in finding unique names,” Ikea Norway said.
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School district reinstates corporal punishment as discipline option for students
CASSVILLE, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A controversial school discipline method is returning to some schools in Missouri.
Cassville R-IV School District Superintendent Dr. Merlyn Johnson said the policy change is a result of a survey that was sent to staff, students and parents in May.
“One of the suggestions that came out was concerns about student discipline,” Johnson said. “So, we reacted by implementing several different strategies, corporal punishment being one of them.”
Johnson said the change would give principals one more disciplinary option before students receive more serious punishments such as suspensions.
According to school administrators, the option would be the last resort for parents and faculty members if other means of discipline do not work.
“It’s something we don’t anticipate using frequently,” Johnson said. “This is an opt-in-only option for parents. So, anyone who disagrees with corporal punishment can do nothing by not opting in.”
Johnson said he understands there will be different views on the decision, and the district respects the opinions of parents who choose not to opt-in.
“A school suspension would be fine with me,” said parent Kimberly Richardson. “Or even out-of-school suspensions. Those are just way better than corporal punishment.”
Another parent, Dylan Burns, said he didn’t see a problem with corporal punishment.
“Everyone at Cassville is not going to do anything you don’t want to be done to your child,” Burns said. “I think you must sit down with your kids and choose what’s best for you and your family.”
According to state officials, Missouri law authorizes corporal punishment as an option for local schools to consider if parents opt in.
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Administrators Polled on COVID Protocols, Admission Test Policies, Enrollment Forecasts, Views on Digital SAT, and More
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a July survey by The Princeton Review® that polled nearly 200 college administrators nationwide about their institution's 2022–23 policies and protocols, "school's in"—literally: 97% of the administrators said the majority of their school's courses will be conducted on-campus, in-person, face-to-face.
Those faces will likely be unmasked, according to the administrator's answers to survey questions on COVID policies: 71% of the administrators said their colleges will not require unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff to wear masks or observe social distancing on campus. COVID protocols on campuses are far from eliminated, however. Other findings of the survey reveal significant variations in campus policies across respondents by school type (public/private) as well as by region.
The Princeton Review today shared the findings of its Summer 2022 College Administrator Survey—the 3rd such annual survey by the education services company. The survey report is posted on the company's website here. It lists the survey's 15 questions and answer choices, and it shows the percentages of respondents that chose each answer by: respondents overall, school type (public/private) and school region (NE, NW, MW, SE, SW).
Topics on the survey ranged from course modalities and COVID protocols to enrollment forecasts and admission test policies for 2022 (and expected policies for 2023). Administrators were also asked to rate the importance of AP®, IB®, and dual enrollment coursework in their school's admission decisions and to offer their perspective on the Digital SAT® which will debut internationally in 2023 and in the U.S. in 2024. A final question asked administrators to rank four topics—academics, affordability, health, and social justice—based on which they expect will be the key concerns among their school's students and which they expect will be the key concerns among their fellow administrators in the coming school year.
Asked if their schools are requiring students to have up-to-date vaccinations, 50% of respondents overall said yes while 50% said no. Among administrators from private colleges 62% said yes while 71% of administrators from public colleges said no.
Asked if their schools are requiring staff and faculty to have up-to-date vaccinations, 43% of respondents overall said yes while 57% said no. Among administrators from NE colleges 58% said yes while 76% of administrators from SE colleges said no.
Asked if their schools are requiring non-vaccinated persons to wear masks and observe social distancing, 29% of respondents overall said yes while 71% said no. However, among administrators from MW colleges 41% said yes while 59% of their fellow administrators from MW colleges said no.
Asked if their schools will conduct periodic testing of students, faculty, and staff for COVID, 25% of respondents overall said yes while 75% said no. Among public college administrators an even higher percentage, 86%, said no.
Nearly half—46%—of respondents overall said they expect their fall 2022 enrollment to be about the same as their fall 2021 enrollment while 29% said they expect their fall 2022 enrollment to be higher and 25% expect it to be lower. Among private college administrators 34% expect their fall enrollment to be higher while among public college administrators 21% expect their fall enrollment to be higher.
Asked what their school's 2022 admission test policy has been, 87% of respondents overall said "test optional (but considered scores)" while 10% said "test blind or test free," and 3% said "required test scores."
Asked what they expect their school's 2023 test policy to be, 82% of respondents overall said "test optional (but will consider scores)" while 9% said "test blind or test free," 3% said "will require test scores" and 6% said "have not decided on policy."
Asked to rate the relative importance of such coursework in admission decisions at their schools, 54% of respondents overall deemed it "important" or "very important," while 37% said "considered," and 9% said "not considered." By region, 61% of administrators at colleges in the SE and 65% of administrators in the SW said such coursework was "important" or "very important."
While 14% of respondents overall said they believe the new version of the test will be an improvement, 2% do not believe it will be an improvement and 84% were undecided.
Administrators were asked to rank four topics according to which they expect will matter most among their students and which will matter most among their fellow administrators in this school year. The four topics were: academics (quantity and quality of course offerings), affordability (cost of attendance and level of financial aid for students), health (protocols to prevent spread of COVID and meet needs for medical services), and social justice (commitments to promoting diversity and addressing discrimination).
- Among respondents overall, academics was ranked as likely to be their school's students' #1 concern. Next in rank order was #2 affordability, #3 health, and #4 social justice. Opinions varied, however, by school type and by region. While administrators at private colleges and schools in the NE, MW, and SE ranked academics as their students' #1 concern, administrators at public colleges and schools in the NW and SW ranked affordability as their students' #1 concern.
- Among respondents overall, academics was also ranked as likely to be their fellow administrators' #1 concern, though the rank order of the other three topics differed: #2 was health, #3 social justice, and #4 affordability. Opinions varied by region. Administrators at schools in the NW, MW, and SE ranked academics as their fellow administrators' #1 concern, while administrators at schools in the NE and SW ranked health as their fellow administrators' #1 concern.
The Princeton Review Summer 2022 College Administrator Survey was conducted from July 1 to July 26. The 15-question survey was sent to college administrators at 656 institutions including schools profiled in the company's book, The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition (August 23, 2022), and its website feature, 2023 Best Regional Colleges. Of 182 administrators that completed the survey, 64% were from private colleges and 36% were from public colleges. By region: 35% were from colleges in the NE, 26% from the MW, 21% from the SE, 15% from the SW, and 3% from the NW. The Princeton Review's full report on the survey, is downloadable at https://www.princetonreview.com/cms-content/TPR_Summer_2022_Admin_Survey.pdf. An infographic of selected findings is viewable at https://www.princetonreview.com/press/summer-2022-survey#Infographic. Releases on The Princeton Review's 2021 and 2020 surveys of college administrators are in the company's Media Center.
Today, The Princeton Review also released its annual "Best Colleges for 2023" rankings. The rankings this year name the top 25 colleges in 50 categories based on The Princeton Review's surveys of 160,000 students attending the 388 schools in its book, The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition (Penguin Random House, August 23, 2022). The lists are tallied in categories that span academics, amenities, school services, campus culture, extracurriculars, and more. They are posted on The Princeton Review's website here, and published in a full chapter in the book.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Hyzon Motors Inc. ("Hyzon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HYZN). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Hyzon and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 4, 2022, in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Hyzon disclosed, among other items, that the Company's board had appointed a committee of independent directors to investigate issues regarding revenue recognition timing and internal controls/procedures, which were primarily related to its China operations, as a result of which the Company would be unable to timely file its quarterly report for the second quarter of 2022.
On this news, Hyzon's stock price fell $1.71 per share, or 38.08%, to close at $2.78 per share on August 5, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com
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Key project in Jacobs' growing transport infrastructure portfolio in Asia
DALLAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been appointed as the design consultant for the design and construction of the Tavistock Station and Tunnels, as part of the Cross Island Line Phase 1 project in Singapore. Constructed in three phases, the Cross Island Line is Singapore's eighth Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line with the longest fully underground network. It will serve existing and future developments in the eastern, north-eastern and western corridors – linking major hubs and interchanges and make commuting across the rail network more convenient and efficient.
The contract is valued at approximately $302 million (SGD$407 million) and comprises the design and construction of the underground station, bored tunnels, launching shaft for tunnel boring machines and associated building services.
"This appointment builds on Jacobs' strong track record of delivering transformational projects in Singapore, as well as strengthening our presence in the growing transport infrastructure market across Asia," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President Keith Lawson. "Our technical skills and rail experience will help connect more people, places and communities in this vibrant city and support our goal of creating a more connected, sustainable world."
Jacobs will work with Sato Kogyo, which was awarded the contract by Singapore's Land Transport Authority, to provide civil, structural and architectural design services and maintain critical oversight through to the construction of the project. The Cross Island Line Phase 1 comprises 12 stations, including the Tavistock Station and will serve residential and industrial areas in Loyang, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Defu, Hougang, Serangoon North and Ang Mo Kio. The 29-kilometer MRT line will benefit more than 100,000 households and provide greater accessibility for common recreational spaces such as Changi Beach Park and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
Construction for Tavistock station began in May with passenger service for Cross Island Line Phase 1 slated to commence in 2030.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $14 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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House raises age limit for buying semi-automatic weapons after Buffalo, Uvalde attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to set the minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to Buffalo, Uvalde shootings.
This is a breaking news update. AP’s earlier story follows.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is moving quickly Wednesday to pass legislation in response to recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle and prohibit the sale of ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds.
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks. But the House bill does allow Democratic lawmakers a chance to frame for voters in November where they stand on policies that polls show are widely supported.
“We can’t save every life, but my God, shouldn’t we try? America we hear you and today in the House we are taking the action you are demanding,” said Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas. “Take note of who is with you and who is not.”
The push comes after a House committee heard wrenching testimony from recent shooting victims and family members, including from 11-year-old girl Miah Cerrillo, who covered herself with a dead classmate’s blood to avoid being shot at the Uvalde elementary school.
The seemingly never-ending cycle of mass shootings in the United States has rarely stirred Congress to act. But the shooting of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde has revived efforts in a way that has lawmakers from both parties talking about the need to respond.
“It’s sickening, it’s sickening that our children are forced to live in this constant fear,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
Pelosi said that the House vote would “make history by making progress.” But it’s unclear where the House measure will go after Wednesday’s vote, given that Republicans were adamant in their opposition.
“The answer is not to destroy the Second Amendment, but that is exactly where the Democrats want to go,” said Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.
The work to find common ground is mostly taking place in the Senate, where support from 10 Republicans will be needed to get a bill signed into law. Nearly a dozen Democratic and Republican senators met privately for an hour Wednesday in hopes of reaching a framework for compromise legislation by week’s end. Participants said more conversations were needed about a plan that is expected to propose modest steps.
In a measure of the political peril that efforts to curb guns pose for Republicans, five of the six lead Senate GOP negotiators do not face reelection until 2026. They are Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, John Cornyn of Texas, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Thom Tillis of North Carolina. The sixth, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, is retiring in January. It’s also notable that none of the six is seeking the Republican presidential nomination.
While Cornyn has said the talks are serious, he has not joined the chorus of Democrats saying the outlines of a deal could be reached by the end of this week. He told reporters Wednesday that he considers having an agreement before Congress begins a recess in late June to be “an aspirational goal.”
The House bill stitches together a variety of proposal Democrats had introduced before the recent shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. The suspects in the shootings at the Uvalde, elementary school and Buffalo supermarket were both just 18, authorities say, when they bought the semi-automatic weapons used in the attacks. The bill would increase the minimum age to buy such weapons to 21.
“A person under 21 cannot buy a Budweiser. We should not let a person under 21 buy an AR-15 weapon of war,” said Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif.
Republicans have noted that a U.S. appeals court ruling last month found California’s ban on the sale of semiautomatic weapons to adults under 21 was unconstitutional.
“This is unconstitutional and it’s immoral. Why is it immoral? Because we’re telling 18, 19 and 20-year-olds to register for the draft. You can go die for your country. We expect you to defend us, but we’re not going to give you the tools to defend yourself and your family,” said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
The House bill also includes incentives designed to increase the use of safe gun storage devises and creates penalties for violating safe storage requirements, providing for a fine and imprisonment of up to five years if a gun is not properly stored and is subsequently used by a minor to injure or kill themselves or another individual.
It also builds on the Biden administration’s executive action banning fast-action “bump-stock” devices and “ghost guns” that are assembled without serial numbers.
The House is also expected to approve a bill Thursday that would allow families, police and others to ask federal courts to order the removal of firearms from people who are believed to be at extreme risk of harming themselves or others.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia currently have such “red flag laws.” Under the House bill, a judge could issue an order to temporarily remove and store the firearms until a hearing can be held no longer than two weeks later to determine whether the firearms should be returned or kept for a specific period.
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‘Thank you, ma’am’: A singular queen, mourned by her people
LONDON (AP) — By early afternoon, the scent of thousands of lilies and roses floated in the air outside Buckingham Palace. But the pilgrims kept arriving, bearing still more bouquets and notes of endearment addressed to the only queen most have ever known.
The scene outside the wrought iron gates was just as Nick French expected. But when he left a London hospital Friday, still shaky 10 days after surgery for prostate cancer, there was no question he would join them. Setting out on foot for an hour-long walk across the city, French searched through seven mostly sold-out florist’s shops until his arms were filled with blossoms of crimson and cream, pink and purple.
“I felt the need to come right down here,” said the 50-year-old social services consultant from nearby Kent, standing behind a police barricade. True, Elizabeth II, born to royalty and bound by duty, had lived a life of palaces and pomp. But in the queen’s decades of steadfast stewardship, French said, an ordinary man had found an inspiration and kindred soul.
Elizabeth’s life, “brings me hope because the queen was always an incredibly charitable person, a decent person even in the face of great adversity,” he said, “And that gives me a role model to try and move on in my own life, post-cancer.”
A day after the longest reigning monarch in British history died at 96, French’s tribute echoed through the crowds that thronged to Buckingham and the memorial plaza over which the palace presides.
Those in attendance were, of course, self-selected — people who cared for the queen and had come to express their affection. But the pilgrimage was remarkable for more than just its size; it was striking, too, for how it underscored the multitude of roles visitors say the monarch occupied in the lives of those she could never know.
“You inspired generations of young women like me to serve the great nation that thrived under your leadership,” read one note penned in purple marker, left at the gate.
“Farewell, my dearest,” read another, attached to a bouquet of yellow roses. “Thank you ma’am ... for being a beacon of hope and stability in troubled times.”
And yet another: “We thank you for everything you stood for. For your sense of duty, your care, your compassion and of your love for us, your people.”
The outpouring of flowers and heartfelt notes in public places evoked, for those old enough to remember, another somber week in London 25 years ago — the days after Princess Diana, the queen’s onetime daughter-in-law, was killed in a car crash in Paris. Then, a nation poured out its public grief in a way not entirely dissimilar.
For David Hunt, a 67-year-old retiree from the British Library, the queen was a symbol of a bygone era and her death a reminder of just how much everything has changed since her reign’s early days in his childhood. And Claire McDaniel, 48, said she came when she finished work in a skin-care shop because it felt like the right thing to do for a monarch who, for her, felt almost like a grandmother.
“During the pandemic she came on TV and said, `This is bad, but it will get better. We will see each other again and get together again.’ And I think, as a country, it was just what we needed,” McDaniel said.
Not far away, classmates Adam Al-Mufty and Oliver Hughes, both 16 and in school uniforms, said they had come to Buckingham Palace to observe a chapter of history. But there was something more.
“She represented all of us,” Al-Mufty said, acknowledging the unlikeliness that a teenage student and a sovereign could relate to one another. “She was very down to earth.”
French, who came to the palace after an MRI to check that recent surgery had removed all his cancer, said his fondness for Elizabeth began in childhood but grew stronger in recent years.
After French’s father died in 2019, he said he found solace observing the queen’s grace and solidity at the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip. As she grew older and her own health faltered, her determination to enjoy the places and things she loved — while maintaining her role as queen — provided him inspiration, he said.
When he arrived at Buckingham Palace on Friday, he arranged four small bunches of flowers into a generous bouquet held together with a hairband given to him by another admirer in the crowd. At the barricade, he handed them to a police officer, who promised to find a good spot at the base of the palace gates.
It provided small solace. But in the weeks to come, the pain of losing Elizabeth will be difficult to hide, said McDaniel, the retail worker. After all, the queen’s face and name are everywhere — on Britain’s money and postal stamps, on an air terminal at Heathrow and on London’s newest subway line.
“It will be hard, but we’ll get through it,” McDaniel said. “That’s what we do. We’re English. We’ll have a bit of tea and carry on.”
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Adam Geller is a national writer for The Associated Press, on assignment in London to cover the queen’s death. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/adgeller
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of SOL tokens ("SOL securities") between March 24, 2020 and the present, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 202 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action lawsuit against Solana Labs, Inc., the Solana Foundation, Anatoly Yakovenko, Multicoin Capital Management LLC, Kyle Samani, and FalconX LLC (together, "Defendants").
SO WHAT: If you purchased SOL securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the SOL class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7539 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, Solana issues securities that are required to be, but are not, registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Throughout the Class Period, defendants promoted SOL securities (SOL tokens) and sold them to investors, who has suffered losses from purchasing SOL securities.
To join the SOL class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7539 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Yankees ask entire 2nd Circuit to keep Manfred letter sealed
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have asked all 13 judges of the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse a three-judge panel’s decision to unseal a letter from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to general manager Brian Cashman detailing an investigation into sign stealing. Circuit Judge Joseph F. Bianco ordered the letter unsealed on March 21 after hearing the case with Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston and Circuit Judge Gerard E. Lynch. They upheld an April 2020 ruling by U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff to dismiss a lawsuit by fantasy sports contestants who claimed they were damaged by sign stealing.
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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) announced today that it will report financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2022 on Thursday, August 4, 2022. A news release will be issued at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and will be available at www.bd.com/investors, along with related presentation materials. The news release and presentation materials will include summary financial information for the company's third quarter of fiscal year 2022, which ended on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
BD management will host an audio webcast at 8 a.m. ET on August 4, 2022 to discuss its financial results and provide an update on its operations and strategy. The audio webcast can be accessed at BD's investor relations website at www.bd.com/investors and a replay will be available shortly after the call at the same website.
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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
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ForSight's flagship ORYOM robotic platform will expand global access to ophthalmic surgery
YOKNEAM, Israel, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForSight Robotics, the pioneer in ophthalmic robotic surgery, today announced it completed a $55 million Series A round to advance the world's first surgical platform for fully robotic cataract surgery: ORYOM. ForSight's flagship robotic platform will increase accessibility to ophthalmic surgery procedures worldwide and ultimately, transform the future of eye surgery.
The Adani Group led the funding round alongside existing investors Eclipse Ventures and Mithril Capital. A number of new investors, including Provenio Capital, Precision Capital, Reiya Ventures, the Ljungstrom family office, and other prominent private investors also joined the round. Following an initial $10 million mega-seed round last year, ForSight has advanced its technological capabilities and doubled in size. The ORYOM platform has already been used successfully in multiple cataract procedures on an animal eye model by a number of ophthalmic surgeons.
ForSight plans to bridge the worldwide gap in the accessibility to eye surgery, and help over one billion people who suffer from preventable vision impairment and eye diseases. ForSight's first procedure is cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure with approximately 28M procedures worldwide per year. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, there are over 25M Americans who suffer from cataract and hundreds of millions of cataract patients around the world.
ORYOM – which means "daylight" in Hebrew – leverages cutting-edge technologies in microsurgical robotics, computer visualization, and machine learning. The platform will automate the complex subtleties of ophthalmic surgery to treat the diseases underlying preventable blindness with an intuitive platform. It will raise the bar for high quality procedures with superhuman submillimeter accuracy – 10 times more accurate than the human hand – delivering ultimate consistency, for extremely safe surgeries with optimal refractive outcomes.
"We are pleased to be able to advance our technology with this investment to bring robotics into the world of ophthalmic surgery to help millions of patients who have to wait unnecessarily for procedures while their eyesight deteriorates," says ForSight Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Dr. Daniel Glozman. "Our goal is to democratize this highly sophisticated procedure, enabling patients around the world to easily access the treatment that can restore their vision."
Timely ophthalmic microsurgery can prevent many of the leading causes of blindness. However ophthalmic surgery is intricate and complex, requires years to master and there is a shortage of skilled ophthalmic surgeons. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, affluent nations have 72 eye surgeons per million people, while low-income countries average only 3.7 per million.
An estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide have a vision impairment. This burden is estimated to cost $3 trillion annually in lost productivity, healthcare, and social care, according to a study by the Global Public Health Journal.
ForSight ORYOM is being developed by leading robotic experts and prominent ophthalmic surgeons. These include Dr. Fred Moll and Mr. Rony Abovitz as part of the company's strategic board ,and Prof. Moshe Shoham, ForSight co-founder and chief scientific officer. Together they have formed some of the most successful medical robotic companies worldwide, such as Intuitive Surgical, Mako Surgical, and Mazor Robotics. The company has a prestigious clinical advisory board which includes Dr. David Chang, Prof. Boris Malyugin, Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, Dr. Sam Garg, Dr. Vance Thompson and Dr. Modi Naftali.
The funding will be used to accelerate the development of the ForSight's ORYOM platform in clinical trials. The company is working on other preventable ophthalmic diseases that can benefit from the accuracy of a robotics platform and advanced visualization such as retinal diseases and glaucoma among others.
"We are delighted for the opportunity to invest in ForSight, a company that is transforming the medical landscape with its offering," said Jeet Adani, Vice President, Group Finance, Adani Group. "We see this as a strategic investment with synergies as part of our healthcare business ambitions. ForSight's success will help millions of people around the world see and live better."
Dr. Joseph Nathan, ForSight Robotics Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer adds that the platform ForSight is building is benefiting from great technological advancement that has happened in the last several years. "With the advancement of computing power, AI, and miniature mechanics, better access to healthcare will be made possible," he said. "Our goal is to work with industry and surgeons across different geographies in order to benefit as many vision-impaired patients as possible."
In addition to earlier financing, ForSight has been awarded several grants from the Israel Innovation Authority's Companies Incentive Program and has built a top-notch executive team to lead mechanical engineering, computer vision, product design and software development. The company is expanding its technical team, and is actively hiring highly skilled, impact-driven engineers across the mechanical, software and hardware fields.
About ForSight Robotics Ltd.:
ForSight Robotics Ltd. is a private company based in Israel that is transforming ophthalmic surgery with state-of-the-art robotics, advanced visualization, and data analytics. ForSight is developing Oryom, the first hybrid intraocular robotic ophthalmic platform, to advance ophthalmic surgery to treat a wide range of conditions including cataract, glaucoma, and other retinal diseases. Learn more at https://www.forsightrobotics.com.
About Adani Group:
Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, Adani is the largest and fastest-growing portfolio of diversified businesses in India with interests in Logistics (seaports, airports, logistics, shipping, and rail), Resources, Power Generation and Distribution, Renewable Energy, Gas and Infrastructure, Agro (commodities, edible oil, food products, cold storage and grain silos), Real Estate, Public Transport Infrastructure, Defense & Aerospace, and other sectors.
Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of "Nation Building" and "Growth with Goodness" – a guiding principle for sustainable growth. The Group is committed to protecting the environment and improving communities through its CSR programs based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. For more information, please visit www.adani.com.
About Eclipse Ventures:
With over $2 billion in assets under management, 70 portfolio companies, and a team of investors with deep expertise in technology, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, healthcare and consumer products, Eclipse is one of the US's leading venture capital organizations. Its leadership team has the experience and deep expertise necessary to create and scale complex operations – with partners coming from industry giants, such as Flextronics, Tesla, Apple, Samsara, Intel and GE. Eclipse partners with entrepreneurs who are boldly transforming the essential industries that define and propel economies. For more information, visit www.eclipse.vc.
About Provenio Capital:
Provenio Capital is based in Newport Beach, California and is a registered investment advisor specializing in institutional quality alternative investments. As a boutique investment firm, we serve a limited number of high-net-worth individuals, family offices and private foundations. By partnering with Provenio, our clients benefit from direct access to alternative strategies not generally available to traditional allocators. We offer bespoke alternative investment solutions by concentrating on managers with an edge in niche markets, thus providing differentiated sources of returns to complement a client's broader portfolio.
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Social good software company celebrates community, Social Impact Awards, and meaningful service project during three-day, on-site event
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the Social Impact Leadership Conference (SILC), hosted by CyberGrants®, a Bonterra™ company, Bonterra today shares highlights and key successes from the event that will help drive the social good community. Back in-person for the first time since 2019, SILC brought together a wide range of Bonterra employees, customers, and partners to build meaningful connections, join thought-provoking panel discussions and sessions, and share social impact achievements through the Social Impact Awards ceremony.
"At SILC we certainly achieved the conference theme of 'Connected Impact', making new connections and reestablishing previous ones," said Pete Karns, General Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility at Bonterra. "The power of presence, and of our community, could be felt and we had a unique opportunity to recognize that, from our engaging sessions to our Social Impact Awards to our group service project. Being present together let us explore impact from a variety of directions, diverse experiences, and perspectives."
Key Learnings from the conference include:
- Program (and funding) equity, for both engagement and grantmaking, is increasingly important from the perspective of all stakeholders regardless of income, location, access to technology, role, and more.
- Focusing on the end-to-end process, inclusive of nonprofits, is yielding results. Maintaining this through product capability and enabling more dialog between all parties is crucial to driving efficiency while supporting evolving funding, security, and data requirements.
- The pace of change continues to accelerate across multiple dimensions. Directing the Bonterra product and service model at increasing agility for customers remains a top priority – from our Insights analytics platform to more program content to the evolution of our user experience.
- The power of community is real. In-person engagement, when done safely, remains highly effective for collaboration and being able to have challenging discussions that solve for problems across the industry.
While on-site in Austin, Bonterra had the opportunity to recognize several customers and partners, sharing their social impact achievements as part of the Social Impact Awards. These awards celebrate the creativity, innovation, and continued commitment in driving maximum impact.
In addition to the awards, attendees had the opportunity to work side-by-side on the annual service project, a famed SILC tradition, partnering with National Angels, a nonprofit focused on building a community of supporters for children, youth, and families experiencing foster care. This year's project was participation in the "Love Box" program, an initiative that provides fostering families—caregivers, children in foster care, and biological/adopted children—with community and support. Customers, partners, and Bonterra staff joined together to create a Love Box for a designated family, filled with items tailored to their specific needs. We thank the team at National Angels and are inspired by their continued commitment.
For more information and insights following this year's SILC event, please visit the SILC 2022 recap blog article.
Bonterra is the second-largest and fastest-growing social good software company in the world with solutions from CyberGrants, EveryAction, Network for Good, Social Solutions, and their respective entities making up its product family. Bonterra, which stems from the French word for "good" (bon) and the Latin word for "land" (terra) represents the exponential good that can be accomplished with the right foundation and supports the company's purpose to power those who power social impact. Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 19,000 customers, including over 15,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.
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OPELOUSAS, La., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost anything tastes better stuffed, especially when it's filled with fresh, savory, zesty and cheesy flavors!
Step up your summer grilling game with these Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Cream Sauce by @flychefaldenb. Infused with Tony Chachere's zesty blend of herbs and spices, and then stuffed with fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese, this summer favorite brings a whole new level of flavor to the dinner table.
INGREDIENTS
4 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts
½ Cup Tony's 30-Minute Chicken Marinade
8 Ounces Cream Cheese
12 Ounces Spinach, Chopped
6 Ounces Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1 Cup Mozzarella or Queso Cheese
2 Teaspoons Tony's Spice N' Herbs Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Cup Heavy Cream
2 Teaspoons Oil from Sun-Dried Tomatoes
½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1 Teaspoon Tony's Spice N' Herbs Seasoning
PREPARATION
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 2-4
- Slice the chicken breasts in half to make them foldable.
- Marinate the chicken in Tony's Chicken Marinade for 30 minutes, or longer for a more intense flavor.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Mozzarella or Queso cheese and 2 teaspoons Tony's Spice N' Herbs until well combined.
- Evenly distribute the filling into each chicken breast and seal each with toothpicks.
- Place the chicken on a hot grill and let cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. The chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165°F.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter and then add the heavy cream, sun-dried tomato oil, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon Tony's Spice N' Herbs. Bring it all to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
- Once finished, pour over the stuffed chicken breasts and serve. Enjoy!
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.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, Incannex Healthcare Limited (ASX: IHL) (NASDAQ: IXHL), ('Incannex' or the 'Company'), is pleased to provide its quarterly activities report and appendix 4C for the period ended 30 June 2022. Incannex is undertaking a multitude of U.S. Food and Drug Administration ('FDA') programs for cannabinoid pharmaceutical products and psychedelic medicine therapies administered by health professionals.
Cannabinoid IHL-42X: positive phase 2a clinical trial results in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea
In June 2022, Incannex announced positive results from full analysis of its phase 2 clinical trial on the effect of IHL-42X to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnoea ('OSA'). IHL-42X is a proprietary cannabinoid combination drug comprised of tetrahydrocannabinol ('THC') and acetazolamide.
The clinical trial assessed IHL-42X at reducing the apnoea hypopnea index ('AHI') in patients with OSA. Data was also collected for other aspects of sleep quality, THC clearance (relevant to vehicle operation) and safety. Trial participants received each of the three doses of IHL-42X and placebo across four seven-day treatment periods, separated by one week washout periods. At the end of each treatment period, participants attended the clinic for an overnight sleep study where AHI was determined, along with other measures of sleep quality, quality of life and drug safety. The study was conducted at the University of Western Australia Centre for Sleep Science and The Alfred Hospital.
Low dose IHL-42X exhibited superior safety and efficacy metrics to mid and high doses. Low dose IHL-42X reduced AHI in trial participants by an average of 50.7%, compared to baseline, with 25% of participants experiencing a reduction in AHI of greater that 80%. Oxygen desaturation index was reduced by an average of 59.7%, relative to baseline, which improved patient sleep quality and reduced cardiovascular stress. In low dose IHL-42X samples, THC blood concentrations were well below the limits for impaired driving the morning after dose administration. Importantly, IHL-42X was well tolerated with low dose IHL-42X observed to have a lower number of total treatment emergent adverse events than placebo.
The Company considers the trial results to be a major success and step forward to provide confidence for further assessment in pivotal studies necessary for drug registration. During the quarter, Incannex sought advice from FDA on the Company's long term clinical trial development plan. Following liaison with FDA, the next steps for the development of IHL-42X includes the finalisation of clinical trial designs and arrangement of operational imperatives necessary to open an investigational new drug application ('IND') with FDA.
Cannabinoid IHL-216A: neuroprotective cannabinoid combination drug inhaled post-concussion or traumatic brain injury ('TBI')
IHL-216A combines cannabidiol ('CBD') with a volatile anaesthetic agent (isoflurane) and has been developed by Incannex to be administered soon after head trauma to reduce secondary brain injuries that lead to neurological deficits. During the quarter, Incannex announced that IHL-216A was observed to have a strong neuroprotective effect in a widely known model of sports concussion.
The pre-clinical study compared IHL-216A to its component drugs, CBD and isoflurane, in a rodent model of sports concussion that was developed in collaboration with the US National Football League (NFL) to accurately represent the type of brain injury that occurs in sports related concussion.
The study compared six groups of twenty-four rodents. Animals were tested in a Y-maze activity, which measures spatial memory by determining the animal's ability to discriminate between a novel (new) and familiar arm. After 24 hours, injured animals treated with IHL-216A were found to have no difference in a discrimination index compared to sham ('uninjured') animals (mean difference= 0.0598, p=0.5855).
In contrast, and after 24 hours, the discrimination index was significantly reduced for injured animals treated with either the vehicle for the active pharmaceutical ingredient or isoflurane alone, compared to uninjured animals (mean diff=0.2704, p=0.0498 and mean diff=0.3095, p=0.0245 respectively). The group treated with CBD alone demonstrated intermediate performance after 24 hours. These findings indicate that the defect in spatial memory observed at 1 day post injury is restored in animals treated with IHL-216A.
The findings from this study further support the protective effect of IHL-216A in concussion and traumatic brain injury and expands upon the initial animal study conducted by Incannex in 2020, the results of which were released on the 15th of December 2020 in the announcement titled, "Positive results from IHL-216A TBI/concussion study".
The Incannex scientific team is targeting a pre-IND meeting with FDA in Q3 2022 to discuss the Company's intention to conduct an expedited clinical trial program required for a new drug application and marketing approval. IHL-216A drug formulation development required for in-human studies is also nearing a conclusion following an extensive research and development process commenced in June 2021.
Due to the product's potential therapeutic utility in contact sports, IHL-216A is designed to satisfy World Antidoping Authority (WADA) and Australian Anti-Doping Authority's (ASADA) specifications for use by athletes at risk of TBI and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, otherwise known as CTE.
Cannabinoid IHL-675A: multi-use drug candidate with observed to outperform CBD in multiple preclinical models of inflammation
During the quarter, Incannex continued preparatory activities for its phase 1 clinical trial to assess IHL-675A soft gel capsules. The aims of the study are to demonstrate that there are no, or minimal, additional side effects associated with the combination of CBD and hydroxychloroquine ('HCQ') compared to each drug alone and that the uptake and metabolism (pharmacokinetics) of the two drugs do not materially interfere with one another.
FDA pre-IND guidance was sought and received following six distinct in vitro and in vivo studies using established disease models relevant to inflammatory disorders. In each of these models, IHL-675A outperformed CBD in supressing inflammation, indicating a wide scope of applications to potentially disrupt the CBD market.
Subsequent to the end of the June quarter, Incannex received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) to commence a phase 1 clinical trial investigating IHL-675A in humans for the first time. Extensive formulation development work to manufacture IHL-675A gel capsules has been completed and the first batch of product has been manufactured for the trial. Subject to clinical success, the results of the phase 1 clinical trial will form part of three FDA IND applications for each of the initial three indications the Company is pursuing for IHL-675A. Patient recruitment is anticipated to begin in August 2022.
Psychedelic therapies: psilocybin and psychotherapy for generalised anxiety disorder ("Psi-GAD")
During the June 2022 quarter, the Psi-GAD phase 2a clinical trial led by Dr Paul Liknaitzky at Monash University ('Monash') continued at pace. The aim of the trial is to assess participants with severe generalised anxiety disorder following the administration of psilocybin and specialised psychotherapy sessions.
Importantly, the trial protocol and development plan incorporate a range of treatment innovations currently unseen in the field of psychedelic therapy and has been discussed with FDA officials in a pre-IND meeting undertaken in the December quarter of 2021.
Primary outcomes from the trial are safety, efficacy and tolerability, and secondary outcomes are assessments of quality of life, functional impairment, and comorbidities. A preliminary analysis of patient data will be conducted by an independent data safety monitoring board after 30 patients have completed primary endpoint assessment. This preliminary analysis will allow the trial investigators to inform the second part of the trial (n=42) and/or the follow-up pivotal phase 2b clinical trial that Incannex is actively planning.
22 participants are enrolled in the trial and the remaining 8 participants are anticipated to be enrolled during the current quarter.
Principal investigator of the trial, Dr Paul Liknaitzky said; "Operationally, the trial is proceeding as smoothly as we could have hoped from the outset. We're currently undertaking three dosage sessions per week, which is the fastest pace of operation for any psychedelic trial in the world".
Psychedelic therapies: virtual reality ('VR') exposure response therapy ('ERP') and psychedelics
During the March 2022 quarter, Incannex executed an exclusive, global license in perpetuity over an immersive therapeutic VR environment in combination with a psychedelic drug treatment. The VR therapy has been established by BrainPark, a state-of-the-art clinical research platform at the Monash Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health.
Incannex intends to combine the VR ERP therapy tool with a psychedelic drug to develop a new treatment for severe forms of one or more anxiety disorders. The associated research and development will be led by Dr Paul Liknaitzky at Monash, a highly reputable, globally recognised, and innovative university that ranked #40 in the world in the US News and World Report 2022.
Incannex and Monash are in advanced stages of discussion in relation to a research agreement for the clinical trials required to develop the new treatment form. The initial clinical trial will assess optimal dose, safety, and tolerability of the treatment method.
Corporate Activity: Acquisition of APIRx Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC
In May 2022, Incannex announced that it completed a binding share sale and purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital in APIRx Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC ('APIRx').
The stakeholders in APIRx ('Sellers') will be issued a total of 218,169,506 new shares at a value of A$0.573 per share to satisfy the purchase of APIRx, which represents the price agreed at the signing of the binding terms sheet announced on March 24, 2022. Approval to issue the shares to the APIRX sellers in consideration for the acquisition of APIRx was sought and approved at a meeting of shareholders on June 9, 2022. 99.27% of voting shareholders approved the issue of shares to the sellers.
Legal transfer of the APIRx group of companies to Incannex is currently being facilitated so that the group of companies sit within a wholly owned subsidiary of Incannex. Thereafter, development plans associated with assets from the APIRx acquisition may be appropriately initiated and formalised by Incannex. The acquisition of APIRx presents Incannex with both long and short-term opportunities for significant value growth.
APIRx has twenty-two (22) active clinical and pre-clinical research and development projects underpinned by an intellectual property portfolio that includes 19 granted patents and 23 pending patents. It holds a diverse portfolio of promising therapeutic candidates targeted at treating an extensive range of conditions including pain disorders, addiction disorders, mental illnesses, gastrointestinal diseases, gum disease, skin conditions and ophthalmic conditions.
The initial priority drug candidates from for Incannex are:
- Medchew Dronabinol for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
- Medchew Rx for pain and spasticity in multiple sclerosis
- CanQuit and CanQuitO – patented chewing gums that combine nicotine and cannabinoids and cannabinoids and opioid antagonists for smoking cessation and opioid addiction respectively
- CheWell – patented high-bioavailability CBD chewable tablet or chewing gum for the over-the-counter market.
Corporate Activity
During the quarter, Incannex completed a short-dated option program to raise a total of A$23.6M at an exercise price of A$0.35 per share. The options expired on April 22, 2022, and a total of 67.3M new shares were issued. For every two (2) new shares that were issued as a result of the program, one (1) piggy-back option was granted to participants. Piggy-back options have an exercise price of A$1.00 (equivalent to approx. US$17.25 per ADR on NASDAQ), expiring April 28, 2023. A total of 33.7M piggy-back options were issued.
At June 30, 2022, Incannex recorded A$37.5M in cash at bank. A$1.83M was recorded as cash outflows associated with research and development activities. Notably, Incannex is eligible to receive an annual cash rebate equivalent to approximately 43.5% of all monies spent on research and development in Australia.
Incannex shares trade in Australia on the ASX under stock code "IHL". Incannex American Depository Shares (ADSs) also trade on the NASDAQ under code "IXHL". Each IXHL ADS represents 25 ordinary shares of the Company.
Item 6.1 of Appendix 4C (below) represents amounts paid to directors and related parties.
About Incannex Healthcare Limited
Incannex is a clinical stage pharmaceutical development company that is developing unique medicinal cannabinoid pharmaceutical products and psychedelic medicine therapies for the treatment of anxiety disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), traumatic brain injury (TBI)/concussion, lung inflammation (ARDS, COPD, asthma, bronchitis), rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. U.S. FDA approval and registration, subject to ongoing clinical success, is being pursued for each drug and therapy under development. Each indication represents major global markets and currently have no, or limited, existing registered pharmacotherapy (drug) treatments available to the public. IHL has a strong patent filing strategy in place as it develops its products and therapies in conjunction with its medical and scientific advisory board and partners.
Website: www.incannex.com.au
Investors: investors@incannex.com.au
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations and estimates, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Incannex's views as of the date of this press release. Incannex anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its views to change. Incannex undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as of a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Incannex's views as of any date after the date of this press release.
Contact Information
Incannex Healthcare Limited
Mr Joel Latham
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
+61 409 840 786
joel@incannex.com.au
US IR Contact
Rx Communications Group
Michael Miller
+1-917-633-6086
mmiller@rxir.com
Compliance statement
- This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
- This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date: ...............27 July 2022................................................
Authorised by: ...............By the Board................................................
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WASHINGTON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced today public sanctions against 17 current or former CFP® professionals or candidates for CFP® certification, effective immediately or on the date noted in each case. Public sanctions taken by CFP Board, in order of increasing severity, include Public Censures, Suspensions, Temporary Bars, Permanent Bars and Revocations of the right to use the CFP® marks.
CFP Board's Enforcement Process
As part of their certification, CFP® professionals make a commitment to CFP Board to abide by CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct (Code and Standards) or its predecessor, the Standards of Professional Conduct (Standards), which included the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards. Individuals on the pathway to CFP® certification make a commitment to abide by CFP Board's Pathway to CFP® Certification Agreement (Pathway Agreement).
CFP Board's Procedural Rules set forth the process for investigating matters and imposing sanctions where violations have been found.
CFP Board enforces its ethical standards by investigating alleged violations and, where there is probable cause to believe there are grounds for sanction, presents a Complaint containing the alleged violations to CFP Board's Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (Commission). The Commission meets at least six times a year to review any matter in which CFP Board has alleged that a CFP® professional has violated CFP Board's Code and Standards or its predecessor Standards, or an individual pursuing initial CFP® certification has violated the Pathway Agreement. The Commission functions in accordance with the Procedural Rules and reviews all matters on a case-by-case basis, considering the details specific to an individual case. If the Commission determines there are grounds for sanction, then it may impose a sanction. Commission orders may be appealed by a Respondent or CFP Board pursuant to the Procedural Rules.
In certain circumstances, such as when a CFP® professional is in default due to failure to acknowledge receipt of a Notice of Investigation or file an Answer, CFP Board staff must deliver an Administrative Order of Suspension, Temporary Bar, Revocation or Permanent Bar. Administrative Orders are subject to appeal.
More information on CFP Board's enforcement process can be found at CFP.net/enforcement. In addition, at CFP.net/verify, CFP Board provides the public with:
- An Individual's CFP Board disciplinary history and CFP® certification status.
- Links to other sources of information about CFP® professionals that may be more recent or that may contain information that has not led to CFP Board discipline and does not appear on CFP Board's website. This information may include customer disputes, disciplinary actions taken by a regulator or employer, certain criminal matters and certain financial matters (such as bankruptcy proceedings and unpaid judgments or liens).
- Links to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA's) BrokerCheck and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Investment Adviser Public Disclosure databases for individuals who are subject to FINRA or SEC oversight.
The Public Sanctions on 17 Individuals
A short summary of each sanction can be found below.
PUBLIC CENSURE
FLORIDA
Jennifer Todd Nash, CFP® (Tallahassee, Florida): In April 2022, the Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (Commission) and Ms. Nash entered into a Consent Order in which Ms. Nash agreed that CFP Board would issue a Public Censure. In the Consent Order, Ms. Nash consented to findings that she failed to timely pay taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for eight years between 2010 and 2018, resulting in the IRS filing six federal tax liens totaling approximately $573,000. The Commission determined that Ms. Nash's conduct violated Rule 6.5 of the Rules of Conduct, which provides that a certificant shall not engage in conduct that reflects adversely on her integrity or fitness as a certificant, upon the CFP® marks or upon the profession. Because Ms. Nash had not yet established an installment agreement with the IRS, Ms. Nash agreed to perform additional remedial work in addition to the Public Censure. Ms. Nash is required to certify to CFP Board every six months for three years her progress towards resolution of the tax liens. Any failure to comply with the certification requirement shall be considered a default, as defined by Article 11.4 of the Procedural Rules, with Ms. Nash subject to an Administrative Order of Suspension for one year and one day. Accordingly, the Commission issued to Ms. Nash a Public Censure.
ILLINOIS
Robert Lyman, CFP® (Barrington, Illinois): In April 2022, the Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (Commission) and Mr. Lyman entered into a Consent Order in which Mr. Lyman agreed that CFP Board would issue a Public Censure. In the Consent Order, Mr. Lyman consented to findings that he failed to manage his personal finances, in violation of Rule 6.5 of the Rules of Conduct, when he failed to pay his federal taxes for tax years 2011 through 2018, resulting in a debt of $246,393 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As a result of this tax debt, the IRS filed several liens against Mr. Lyman. Mr. Lyman entered into an installment agreement with the IRS in June 2020 and is current with that agreement. Mr. Lyman agreed to perform additional remedial work in addition to the Public Censure. Mr. Lyman is required to certify to CFP Board every year for three years his progress towards resolution of the tax liens. Any failure to comply with the certification requirement shall be considered a default, as defined by Article 11.4 of the Procedural Rules, with Mr. Lyman subject to an Administrative Order of Suspension for one year and one day. The Commission issued to Mr. Lyman a Public Censure.
TEMPORARY BAR
ARIZONA
Brent W. Barnes (Chandler, Arizona): In May 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order temporarily barring Mr. Barnes from applying for or obtaining the CFP® certification marks for one year and one day. This sanction followed Mr. Barnes' failure to acknowledge receipt of CFP Board's Notice of Investigation, as required by Article 1.1 of the Procedural Rules. CFP Board sought to investigate a 2018 consent order with the California Department of Business Oversight in which Mr. Barnes agreed to cease and desist from making unsuitable recommendations and taking performance fees. Mr. Barnes' conduct may have violated Rule 4.3 of the Rules of Conduct, which requires a CFP® professional to comply with the laws, rules and regulations governing professional services. Mr. Barnes has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Temporary Bar. Mr. Barnes' administrative temporary bar was effective as of June 13, 2022.
KANSAS
Gregory Hanshew (Emporia, Kansas): In March 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order temporarily barring Mr. Hanshew from applying for or obtaining the CFP® certification marks for one year and one day. This sanction followed Mr. Hanshew's failure to acknowledge receipt of CFP Board's Notice of Investigation, as required by Article 1.1 of the Procedural Rules. CFP Board sought to investigate two civil judgment liens filed against Mr. Hanshew, a 2016 employment separation under allegations of misconduct and a 2019 arrest for obstructing a peace officer. Mr. Hanshew's conduct may have violated Rules 5.1 and 6.5 of the Rules of Conduct. Under Article 4.1.a. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Hanshew has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Temporary Bar. Mr. Hanshew's administrative temporary bar was effective as of April 25, 2022.
PENNSYLVANIA
David Paul Carson (Lancaster, Pennsylvania): In April 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order temporarily barring Mr. Carson from applying for or obtaining the CFP® certification marks for one year and one day. This sanction followed Mr. Carson's relinquishment of his certification and his failure to acknowledge receipt of CFP Board's Notice of Investigation, as required by Article 1.1 of the Procedural Rules. CFP Board sought to investigate a $65,023 federal tax lien filed against Mr. Carson. Mr. Carson's conduct may have violated Standard E.2 of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, which provides that a CFP® professional may not engage in conduct that reflects adversely on the CFP® professional, the CFP® marks or the profession. Under Article 4.1.a. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Carson has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Temporary Bar. Mr. Carson's administrative temporary bar was effective as of May 10, 2022.
TEXAS
Gregory P. Morgan (Coppell, Texas): In April 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order temporarily barring Mr. Morgan from applying for or obtaining the CFP® certification marks for one year and one day. This sanction followed Mr. Morgan's failure to acknowledge receipt of CFP Board's Notice of Investigation, as required by Article 1.1 of the Procedural Rules. CFP Board sought to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr. Morgan's termination by his firm in April 2021. Mr. Morgan's conduct may have violated Standard A.2 of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Under Article 4.1.a. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Morgan has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Temporary Bar. Mr. Morgan's administrative temporary bar was effective as of May 3, 2022.
SUSPENSION
ARIZONA
Robert F. Keats (Phoenix, Arizona): In May 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order suspending Mr. Keats' right to use the CFP® certification marks for one year and one day. This sanction followed Mr. Keats' failure to acknowledge receipt of CFP Board's Notice of Investigation, as required by Article 1.1 of the Procedural Rules. CFP Board sought to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding a civil suit filed against Mr. Keats by a customer on November 9, 2021. Mr. Keats' conduct may have violated Standard E.2 of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, which provides that a CFP® professional may not engage in conduct that reflects adversely on his or her integrity or fitness as a certificant, on the CFP® marks or on the profession. Under Article 4.1.a. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Keats has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Suspension. Mr. Keats' administrative suspension was effective as of June 14, 2022.
MICHIGAN
Anthony Agbay (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan): In March 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order suspending Mr. Agbay's right to use the CFP® certification marks for one year and one day. This sanction followed Mr. Agbay's failure to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within the required time frame. CFP Board alleged that Mr. Agbay refused to respond to CFP Board's requests for information and a Notice of Failure to Cooperate. CFP Board sought to investigate a 2016 federal tax lien filed against Mr. Agbay. CFP Board's Complaint alleged that Mr. Agbay failed to satisfy his Duty of Cooperation, thereby violating Standard E.5 of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. Mr. Agbay failed to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of service, as required by Article 3.2 of the Procedural Rules. Under Article 4.1.b. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Agbay has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Suspension. Mr. Agbay's administrative suspension was effective as of April 22, 2022.
NEW YORK
Allan Katz (Staten Island, New York): In May 2022, the Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (Commission) issued an order in which Mr. Katz received a three-month suspension of his right to use the CFP® certification marks. The Commission issued its order after determining that: (1) Mr. Katz violated Rule 4.3 of CFP Board's Rules of Conduct, which provides that a CFP® professional shall be in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements governing professional services provided to the client, when he entered into a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) consenting to findings that he violated FINRA Rule 2010 when he reused a customer's signature page 11 times — with the customer's permission — to expedite transaction processing; (2) Mr. Katz violated Rule 5.1 of the Rules of Conduct, which provides that a certificant who is an employee/agent shall perform professional services with dedication to the lawful objectives of the employer/principal and in accordance with CFP Board's Code of Ethics because his reuse of original signatures violated his firm's policies and procedures; and (3) Mr. Katz violated Standard E.3.c. of CFP Board's Code and Standards, which states that a CFP® professional must provide written notice to CFP Board within thirty (30) calendar days after the CFP® professional, or an entity over which the CFP® professional was a Control Person, has had conduct mentioned adversely in a Finding in a Regulatory Action involving failure to comply with the laws, rules or regulations governing Professional Services. Accordingly, the Commission issued to Mr. Katz a suspension for three months. Mr. Katz's suspension is effective from June 6, 2022, through September 6, 2022.
PENNSYLVANIA
Kenneth S. Raymond (McMurray, Pennsylvania): In April 2022, the Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (Commission) and Mr. Raymond entered into a Consent Order in which Mr. Raymond agreed that CFP Board would issue a three-month suspension of his right to use the CFP® certification marks. In the Consent Order, Mr. Raymond consented to findings that he violated Rule 6.5 of the Rules of Conduct when he was charged with Driving under the Influence in 2010 and convicted of another instance of the same charge in 2016. Mr. Raymond also violated Rule 6.2 of the Rules of Conduct when he failed to report these events to CFP Board and made false and misleading statements regarding his conviction in the Ethics Declaration he completed as part of his Renewal Application in 2017. The Commission issued to Mr. Raymond a suspension for three months. Mr. Raymond's suspension is effective from April 26, 2022, through July 26, 2022.
TENNESSEE
Richard L. Carman (Memphis, Tennessee): In May 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order suspending Mr. Carman's right to use the CFP® certification marks for one year and one day. This sanction followed Mr. Carman's failure to respond to CFP Board's Notice of Investigation, as required by Article 1.1 of the Procedural Rules. CFP Board sought to investigate: (i) three federal tax liens filed against Mr. Carman, totaling approximately $920,0000; (ii) his July 2021 termination from a firm for exercising improper time and price discretion in client accounts without written authorization; and (iii) his April 2022 termination from another firm for violating its policy related to the disclosure of tax liens. Under Article 4.1.a. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Carman has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Suspension. Mr. Carman's administrative suspension was effective as of June 14, 2022.
PERMANENT BAR
COLORADO
Brandon Self (Colorado Springs, Colorado): In May 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order permanently barring Mr. Self from applying for or obtaining the CFP® certification marks. This sanction followed Mr. Self's failure to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within the required time frame. CFP Board alleged that Mr. Self engaged in Exam Misconduct by participating in a GroupMe chat group titled "March 2021 CFP® Exam" wherein, on five separate occasions, Mr. Self solicited assistance from chat group participants who had already taken the March 2021 CFP® Exam by requesting information about examination questions they observed on the March 2021 CFP® Exam. CFP Board also alleged Mr. Self knowingly gained an advantage over other March 2021 CFP® Exam-takers when he studied topics based on the information he received from those individuals who had taken the March 2021 CFP® Exam. CFP Board's Complaint alleged that Mr. Self's conduct violated the Pathway to CFP® Certification Agreement, which provides that Exam Misconduct includes attempting to give or receive assistance, or otherwise communicating about the Exam, during the Exam administration. Mr. Self failed to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of service, as required by Article 3.2 of the Procedural Rules. Under Article 4.1.b. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Self has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Permanent Bar. Mr. Self's administrative permanent bar was effective as of June 2, 2022.
PENNSYLVANIA
J.C. Morrow (Washington, Pennsylvania): In May 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order permanently barring Mr. Morrow from applying for or obtaining the CFP® certification marks. This sanction followed Mr. Morrow's failure to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint. CFP Board alleged that Mr. Morrow failed to pay his federal tax obligations for 2015, 2016 and 2017, which resulted in two federal tax liens and a total outstanding debt to the Internal Revenue Service of approximately $202,000. CFP Board's Complaint alleged that Mr. Morrow's conduct violated Standard E.2 of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, which provides that a CFP® professional may not engage in conduct that reflects adversely on his or her integrity or fitness as a certificant, on the CFP® marks or on the profession. Mr. Morrow failed to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of service, as required by Article 3.2 of the Procedural Rules. Under Article 4.1.b. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Morrow has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Permanent Bar. Mr. Morrow's administrative permanent bar was effective as of June 14, 2022.
RHODE ISLAND
Robert J. Sclama (North Providence, Rhode Island): In May 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order permanently barring Mr. Sclama from applying for or obtaining the CFP® certification marks. This sanction followed Mr. Sclama's failure to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within the required time frame. CFP Board alleged that Mr. Sclama violated the Terms and Conditions of Certification and License by refusing to respond to CFP Board's requests for information and a Notice of Failure to Cooperate. CFP Board sought to investigate a pending civil litigation matter against Mr. Sclama, in which two of his clients allege fraud, negligence, breach of contract and professional malpractice. Mr. Sclama failed to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of service, as required by Article 3.2 of the Procedural Rules. Under Article 4.1.b. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Sclama has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Permanent Bar. Mr. Sclama's administrative permanent bar was effective as of June 13, 2022.
REVOCATION
FLORIDA
Iva Hauck Girtman (Bushnell, Florida): In September 2020, CFP Board issued an administrative order permanently revoking Ms. Girtman's right to use the CFP® certification marks. This sanction followed Ms. Girtman's failure to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within the required time frame. CFP Board's Complaint alleged that Ms. Girtman was charged with grand theft larceny in March 2015 after she admitted that over a five-year period, she stole approximately $19,500 in reward points from her employer's company credit card. Ms. Girtman was terminated for her actions. The Complaint also alleged that Ms. Girtman entered into a pre-trial intervention program whereby she paid restitution to her former employer and paid for an independent audit of her former employer's accounts to prove that no additional funds had been tampered with. The Complaint alleged that the independent audit found no other irregularities. Ms. Girtman's petition for expungement of the felony charge was granted. The Complaint further alleged that Ms. Girtman failed to report her charge to CFP Board. Finally, the Complaint alleged that Ms. Girtman's conduct violated Rules 5.1 and 6.5 of the Rules of Conduct. Ms. Girtman failed to provide an Answer to the Complaint within 30 calendar days as required by Article 3.2 of the Procedural Rules. In accordance with Article 4.1.b. of the Procedural Rules, Ms. Girtman has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Revocation. Ms. Girtman's administrative revocation was effective as of September 29, 2020.
Edward L. Stahley, Jr. (Rockledge, Florida): In May 2022, CFP Board issued an administrative order permanently revoking Mr. Stahley's right to use the CFP® certification marks. This sanction followed Mr. Stahley's failure to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within the required time frame. CFP Board alleged that Mr. Stahley violated Standard E.2.a. of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, which provides that a CFP® professional may not engage in conduct that reflects adversely on his or her integrity or fitness as a certificant, on the CFP® marks or on the profession, when he was convicted of his third DUI in October 2021. Mr. Stahley failed to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of service, as required by Article 3.2 of the Procedural Rules. Under Article 4.1.b. of the Procedural Rules, Mr. Stahley has been deemed in default, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Revocation. Mr. Stahley's administrative revocation was effective as of June 13, 2022.
VIRGINIA
Brian Bogart (McLean, Virginia): In September 2020, CFP Board issued an administrative order permanently revoking Mr. Bogart's right to use the CFP® certification marks. This sanction followed Mr. Bogart's failure to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within the required time frame. CFP Board's Complaint alleged that Mr. Bogart was permitted to resign during the firm's investigation into Mr. Bogart's participation in an unapproved private fund and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Cautionary Action Letter that addressed deficiencies in Mr. Bogart's conduct relating to a private fund offering. Mr. Bogart also failed to make any conflict of interest disclosures to multiple clients and a prospective client when he sought to obtain their investment in the private fund, of which Mr. Bogart was a partial owner in the newly created entity. CFP Board's Complaint alleged that Mr. Bogart's conduct violated Rules 1.4, 2.2, 2.2(B), 4.3 and 5.1 of the Rules of Conduct. Mr. Bogart failed to file an Answer to CFP Board's Complaint within 20 calendar days of the date of service, as required by Article 7.3 of the Disciplinary Rules. In accordance with Article 4.1.b. of the Procedural Rules, the allegations set forth in the Complaint were deemed admitted, and CFP Board issued an Administrative Order of Revocation. Mr. Bogart's administrative revocation was effective as of October 20, 2020.
ABOUT CFP BOARD
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) is the professional body for personal financial planners in the United States. CFP Board sets standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CFP® certification – one of the most respected certifications in financial services – so that the public has access to and benefits from competent and ethical financial planning. CFP Board, along with its Center for Financial Planning, is committed to increasing the public's awareness of CFP® certification and access to a diverse, ethical and competent financial planning workforce. Widely recognized by firms and consumer groups as the standard for financial planning, the CFP® certification is held by more than 93,000 people in the United States.
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Correction: Abortion Clinic Fire-Wyoming story
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — In a story published May 25, 2022, about a fire at a Wyoming abortion clinic under construction, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a hospital in Jackson, Wyoming, provides abortions. The hospital does not provide abortion services.
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The Company Additionally Reports its Cabana Club Loyalty Program has Surpassed 700,000 Members
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced today that it will release its financial and operational results for the quarter ended July 31, 2022, after financial markets close on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. High Tide's third quarter 2022 financial and operational results will be available on SEDAR, EDGAR, and on the Company's website at www.hightideinc.com/invest.
Following the release of its third quarter financial and operational results, High Tide will host a webcast with Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Rahim Kanji, Chief Financial Officer, at 5:30 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The webcast and conference call will discuss High Tide's third quarter 2022 financial and operational results, as well as the Company's plans for the remainder of 2022.
Webcast Link for High Tide Earnings Event:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/992967987
Participants may pre-register for the webcast by clicking on the link above prior to the beginning of the live webcast. Three hours after the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be available at the same link above.
Participants who wish to ask questions during the event may do so through the call-in line, the access information for which is as follows:
Canada Dial-In Number (Toll-Free): +1 833 950 0062
Canada Dial-In Number (Local): +1 226 828 7575
United States Dial-In Number (Toll-Free): +1 844 200 6205
United States Dial-In Number (Local): +1 646 904 5544
Dial-In Number for All Other Locations: +1 929 526 1599
Participant Access Code: 619859
*Participants will need to enter the participant access code before being met by a live operator*
The Company also announced today that its Cabana Club loyalty program has surpassed the milestone of 700,000 members. This figure represents over 185% growth from the 245,000 members the Cabana Club had when the Company launched its innovative cannabis discount club model approximately ten months ago. High Tide looks forward to expanding the Cabana Club membership program through the launch of Cabana Elite - a paid upgrade of Cabana Club that will offer members additional premium benefits, which the Company anticipates rolling out by the end of 2022. Those customers who do not wish to upgrade to the premium service will continue to enjoy their existing Cabana Club membership benefits free of charge.
High Tide additionally announced today that Greg Fleury has departed his role of Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Fleury's duties have been added to the portfolio of the Company's Chief Operating Officer, Aman Sood, who will be supported by an enhanced IT and e-commerce team. High Tide thanks Mr. Fleury for his services and wishes him all the best in his future professional endeavours.
High Tide is a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets. The Company is the largest non-franchised retailer of recreational cannabis in Canada, with 139 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The Company is also North America's first cannabis discount club retailer, under the Canna Cabana banner, which is the single-largest cannabis retail brand in Canada with additional locations under development across the country. High Tide's portfolio also includes retail kiosk and smart locker technology – Fastendr™. High Tide has been serving consumers for over a decade through its established e-commerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com and more recently in the hemp-derived CBD space through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, BlessedCBD.co.uk,, BlessedCBD.de, and Amazon UK, as well as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution, including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous Brandz. High Tide was featured in the third annual Report on Business Magazine's ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies in 2021 and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in the 2022 TSX Venture 50™. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value.
For more information about High Tide Inc., please visit www.hightideinc.com, its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and its profile page on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking information or forward-looking statements. Such information and statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements" are made as of the date of this news release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this news release, as applicable. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "outlook", "expects", "intend", "forecasts", "anticipates", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "envisages, "assumes", "needs", "strategy", "goals", "objectives", or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "can", "could", "would", "might", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions, and other similar terminology) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the ability of High Tide to execute on its business plan and that High Tide will receive one or multiple licenses from Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, British Columbia's Liquor Distribution Branch, Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority permitting it to carry on its Canna Cabana Inc. business. High Tide considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that any one or more of the government, industry, market, operational or financial targets as set out herein will be achieved. Inherent in the forward-looking statements are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The forward‐looking statements contained herein are current as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, High Tide does not have any obligation to advise any person if it becomes aware of any inaccuracy in or omission from any forward-looking statement, nor does it intend, or assume any obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. Any and all forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement, and except as otherwise indicated, are made as of the date of this news 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 of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration is available.
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AMSTERDAM, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched today, Compigram is a new and innovative digital music industry concept made for artists, labels, and music curators. The company releases compilation albums in every genre, sub-genre, mood, feel, and brand to all major digital music retailers worldwide.
Free-to-join, Compigram makes it easy for (indie) artists to be featured alongside other artists on great compilations, helping them get noticed in new markets, grow their fanbase, and get royalties for their music.
How it works:
Artists and labels upload their music onto the Compigram platform. Music curators compile this music into great, new branded compilation albums, which they release via Compigram to all major digital retailers worldwide. Both parties can join for free and get paid for every album they sell.
Why it is needed:
Many artists and labels want their music to be featured on Spotify, Google Play, and Deezer playlists. Unfortunately, this is very challenging to achieve without the right connections. Uploading their music into the Compigram system can result in placements on many different compilation albums, which in turn get distributed on streaming platforms including Spotify, Google Play, and Deezer, as well as sold on digital stores like iTunes, eMusic, and more.
For the consumer, Spotify, Google Play, and Deezer playlists can only be streamed — not bought. As Compigram releases are compilation albums, consumers are able to purchase these 'playlists.'
Additionally, music curators who have compiled these albums get paid for every stream and album sold. Current playlist creators do not earn any money for their streaming playlists.
This new and innovative setup will generate more compilation albums which will in turn offer more choices to the consumer and additional revenue for artists, labels, and music professionals.
Major artists already featured on Compigram releases include Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Kat DeLuna, Timbaland and other major artists.
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| 2022-08-18T14:12:49Z
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today the final proration factor of 7.346065 percent in its split-off exchange offer to 3M stockholders in connection with the separation of 3M's food safety business and merger of Garden SpinCo Corporation ("SpinCo"), the 3M subsidiary holding the food safety business, with a subsidiary of Neogen Corporation.
A total of approximately 203,610,687 shares of 3M common stock were validly tendered and not properly withdrawn in the exchange offer, including approximately 1,114,015 shares tendered by odd-lot stockholders not subject to proration. All tenders by odd-lot shareholders were fully accepted in the offer. The remaining validly tendered shares of 3M common stock were accepted in the exchange on a pro rata basis using the final proration factor of 7.346065 percent. Shares of 3M common stock that were validly tendered but not accepted for exchange are expected to be returned to tendering stockholders on or around September 8, 2022.
Under the terms of the exchange offer, 108,269,946 shares of SpinCo common stock were available in exchange for shares of 3M common stock accepted in the exchange offer. The final exchange ratio for the exchange offer was set at 6.7713 shares of SpinCo common stock for each share of 3M common stock validly tendered and not properly withdrawn. In the merger, each share of SpinCo common stock automatically converted into the right to receive one share of Neogen common stock. Accordingly, 3M stockholders who tendered shares of 3M common stock in the exchange offer will receive approximately 6.7713 shares of Neogen common stock (subject to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares) for each share of 3M common stock tendered and accepted for exchange. 3M accepted approximately 15,989,536 shares of 3M common stock for exchange in the exchange offer.
About 3M
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what's possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we're working to improve lives and make what's next at 3M.com/news or on Twitter at @3M or @3MNews.
3M Media Contact:
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(651) 592-0132 or 3Mnews@mmm.com
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Bruce Jermeland
(651) 733-1807
Diane Farrow
(612) 202-2449
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the transaction between Neogen, 3M and SpinCo. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "outlook," "target," "endeavor," "seek," "predict," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "could," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, the expected benefits of the transaction, including future financial and operating results and strategic benefits, the tax consequences of the transaction, and the combined Neogen-SpinCo company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based on Neogen and 3M's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from Neogen and 3M's current expectations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; (2) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of the transaction; (3) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction, including as a result of delay in integrating the business of Neogen and the Food Safety Business, on the expected timeframe or at all; (4) the ability of the combined company to implement its business strategy; (5) difficulties and delays in the combined company achieving revenue and cost synergies; (6) inability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; (7) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the transaction or other litigation, settlements or investigations may result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (8) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (9) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; (10) actions by third parties, including government agencies; and (11) risk factors detailed from time to time in Neogen's and 3M's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Neogen's and 3M's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC, including Neogen's registration statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-263667) that includes a prospectus relating to the shares of Neogen common stock issued in the transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "Neogen Registration Statement"), which was declared effective by the SEC on August 4, 2022, and SpinCo's registration statement on Form S-4 and Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-263669) in connection with its separation from 3M that contains a prospectus relating to the shares of SpinCo common stock issued in the transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "SpinCo Registration Statement"), which was declared effective by the SEC on August 4, 2022, in each case, filed with the SEC in connection with the transaction. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.
Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. None of Neogen, 3M or SpinCo undertakes, and each party expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.
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JFCS Sarasota’s Summer Family Fun Day event
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast is hosted a Summer Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 6 to help the community learn about the JFCS. The events goal was to help the Sarasota Community learn about and take part in the program’s free family-centered classes.
JFCS classes consist of a ten-week course that offers help in various family and employment-related subjects. Two programs of note are the REACH program which aims to assist adults with the skills they need for healthy relationships and co-parenting skills and the Ignite program which helps fathers improve parent-child relationships.
The event will took place in the Potter building at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds and offered activities for families and free food from Fat & Happy Barbecue.
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HEFEI, China, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iFLYTEK recently launched its new iFLYTEK AINOTE Air tablet to increase workplace efficiency. iFLYTEK cofounder and Vice President and President of iFLYTEK Academy Hu Guoping and Vice President of the iFLYTEK Consumer Business Group Zhong Kun attended the product's announcement.
Hu Guoping delivered a keynote speech highlighting iFLYTEK's efforts to enable precise recording in three distinct areas:
- Cutting Edge Accuracy: The AINOTE Air boasts 98% speech recognition accuracy up to 400 words per minute for a single speaker, 95% when tracking multiple speakers, and 96% for recognition of mixed Chinese and English speech.
- State-of-the-Art Speech Recognition: The AINOTE Air supports 23 Chinese dialects and 60 languages using real-time language editing and modification, machine translation, and speech synthesis.
- Workplace Applications: The AINOTE Air includes iFLYTEK's best automatic meeting minutes generation tool and recordings management technology.
The AINOTE Air is iFLYTEK's most advanced tablet yet. Hu's speech celebrated iFLYTEK's ability to develop critical technologies applicable in consumer products.
Other AINOTE Features:
- Advanced microphone array and radar map working to provide a transcription service that is more accurate than any prior
- 16 industry-specific thesauruses for on- and off-line use by workers
- 7.8-inch E Ink screen with 300ppi high-definition display and fingerprint unlocking
- Real time speech transcription at 98% accuracy and simultaneous translation from 12 dialects and 6 languages
- Background noise reduction for accurate speech recognition
- Smart notes function with voice search capability and point-in-time playback features
- Light 5mm thick and 230g frame made of a light magnesium-aluminum alloy
- Ability to scan printed documents for sharing and markup
Additionally, notes can be instantly converted into editable text through iFLYTEK's OCR technology.
The AINOTE Air allows for real-time data transfer among devices including data transfers through WeChat. The installed WPS Office software can support editing and filing, multiple inboxes, and handwritten emails.
AINOTE Air users will also have access to online reading materials from iFLYTEK and the leading Chinese bookseller Dangdang.com. Third-party Apps are compatible with the product. Additionally, users can listen to books through iFLYTEK's speech synthesis technologies from customized voices.
About iFLYTEK – iFLYTEK is one of the world's leading artificial intelligence (AI) and speech technology companies. For more information, please visit https://www.iflytek.com/en/.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police released body-camera video Wednesday from a six-hour standoff that ended with officers fatally shooting a Black Minneapolis man, but the images did not show whether he was holding a gun or threatening officers.
Andrew Tekle Sundberg, 20, was shot by two police snipers early last Thursday, authorities said. His family has said he was experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mayor Jacob Frey and interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman declined to characterize the footage from officers at the scene, citing an investigation by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. They took few questions from reporters at a news conference.
Police spokesman Howie Padilla said the city had not yet identified video “that shows the clearest image” of what happened, and he urged anyone who might have other videos to come forward.
The mayor and police have been under heavy pressure to speed the release of videos and other information on police shootings. Sundberg was killed just over two years after the killing of George Floyd by Officer Derek Chauvin, and a few months after the killing of Amir Locke by a Minneapolis SWAT team member just seconds after the team burst into an apartment on a no-knock search warrant.
The police videos included audio of gunshots and officers saying “shots fired,” but the recordings did not make clear whether it was Sundberg or police who fired the shots.
Huffman said she had met with Sundberg’s parents and that they had seen the videos.
The family’s attorney, Jeff Storms, said Sundberg’s parents “send their deepest sympathies to all of those impacted by Tekle’s mental health crisis.” He said they also hope any bystanders with video of the shooting will come forward.
Police went to the scene the night of July 13 after a 911 call from a neighbor of Sundberg’s who said he was firing a gun into her apartment, endangering her and her 2- and 4-year-old sons. One video from an officer in a stairwell showed officers bringing them to safety, an action that Frey and Huffman highlighted.
Officers “rescued a mother and two children who were frightened and vulnerable — all during an active shooter situation,” Frey said. Huffman said the officers “demonstrated bravery under fire, a commitment to protecting the public and a determination to use communication whenever possible.”
Police tried for hours to persuade Sundberg to surrender and brought his parents to the scene. Officers can be heard on one video, from an officer on ground level, telling him just minutes before he was shot at 4:18 a.m. that he was under arrest.
“We don’t want to hurt you, we just want to go home,” one officer said.
The video from ground level showed Sundberg leaning in and out of his third-floor window, but it did not make clear what he may have been holding, nor did it show him being shot.
A video from one of the snipers across the street did not show Sundberg at all, but one officer could be heard asking “Is that a cellphone?” before saying the word “gun.” The other officer also appeared to say “gun.” Two shots could be heard. It also appeared to show one officer pulling the trigger of his rifle.
Investigators collected a .38-caliber handgun with an extended magazine from a bed in Sundberg’s apartment, and live .45-caliber cartridges from a closet and a bowl in the living room, according to search warrant affidavits released Friday.
John Baker, a professor of criminal justice studies at St. Cloud State University who trains aspiring officers, said in an interview Tuesday that the key question to determining if the shooting was justified was whether there was an imminent threat to officers or others at the specific time they fired.
The shooting of Sundberg, who often went by his middle name of Tekle, stoked some activists’ mistrust of the Minneapolis Police Department and their perception that officers are quick to take Black lives while going to greater lengths to capture white suspects alive.
Trahern Crews, a leader of Black Lives Matter Minnesota who led a protest at the scene Saturday, said he hopes clearer video exists, since the video released Wednesday doesn’t show if Sundberg was holding a gun at the time he was shot.
“It’s hard for us to accept the police narrative. … You can hear the shooting and what happened, but you can’t actually see what happened,” Crews said.
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Which club chair is best?
Whether you want a cozy spot in which to curl up with a book or want to add a touch of style to a corner in your living room, club chairs are a great choice to add both seating and panache. Originating in France as a twist on the classic armchair, club chairs tend to be more enveloping than traditional armchairs. While the origins of the term are unclear, many believe it is a reference to the chairs found in gentlemen’s clubs of times gone by.
If you’re looking for a comfortable, stylish club chair for your home, try the Mercury Row Garren Wide Tufted Club Chair.
What to know before you buy a club chair
The amount of space available
Some club chairs have a compact footprint, while others are extra-wide and roomy. Pay special attention to the dimensions of the chair you’re considering, then measure the space available. Remember that you don’t only need space for the chair, but also to move around it comfortably. If you have a hard time visualizing how the chair will fit, mark the floor with tape to show the outlines of the chair’s dimensions.
Traditional or contemporary
A classic club chair can add an instant air of traditional charm to a formal space. A more modern chair’s clean lines will instantly add to a room’s mood. A room’s character is often set with its accent pieces, so consider the look you’re going for as you match your chair to the rest of your decor.
Fabric
Club chairs were traditionally made of leather, but you can now find them in fabrics ranging from rustic, such as canvas, to fancy, as in velvet. As much as its lines, the fabric the chair is made of adds to its overall look.
But choosing its fabric with care isn’t just about aesthetics. You’ll also want to consider the kind of wear a chair will get. If you live in a home with pets, consider getting a chair that is easily wiped down and won’t collect a lot of hair and dander. If it will go in a less-trafficked room, you can opt for higher-care fabrics such as linen.
What to look for in a quality club chair
Armrests
One of the features of a club chair is its armrests. They tend to be more ample and enveloping than those on traditional armchairs. If you want a club chair you can curl up in, look for one with wide, padded armrests on which you can lean your back or even drape your legs. A more formal chair can have rigid, narrower armrests.
Padding
The overall comfort of a club chair is dictated by how thick its padding is. For one in a library or reading nook, look for an overstuffed chair you can sink into with a book. For a space where you’ll expect to entertain, consider a chair with a taller back and less padding.
Back height
One of the hallmarks of club chairs is that they tend to have lower backs than traditional armchairs, whose backs generally extend high enough to be at head level, or, in the case of a wingback or dome chair, even above it. Club chairs can have backs just tall enough to support the lower back, or high enough to support the whole back.
For a comfy, overstuffed club chair, consider one with more height. Modern club chairs can have a low profile that takes up less visual space in the room.
How much you can expect to spend on a club chair
On average, a good club chair will cost around $250-$500. Expect to pay on the higher end of that range, or even above it, for expensive materials such as leather.
Club chair FAQ
What are some popular fabrics for club chairs?
A. Club chairs come in the same range of fabrics as couches and other types of accent chairs. You can add texture to your room by choosing one with a highly textured fabric, such as boucle or faux hide. You can get a traditional look with a leather or imitation leather finish or lean into a modern look with linen or cotton fabric.
Can I use a club chair as an accent chair?
A. Yes. Accent chairs are simply chairs that don’t match the fabric of your larger seating, such as the couch. They provide a visual accent in the room. While a bold pattern may feel overwhelming on a couch, a club chair with a patterned fabric is the perfect accent to add visual interest to the room without being overwhelming.
How can I style a club chair?
A. Create a pulled-together look by adding a pillow or throw blanket to your club chair. For a chair intended for snuggling, make these functional. Add a fuzzy sherpa throw to a chair in a reading nook or a microfiber pillow that will adapt to your body to make a perfect fit. For a more decorative chair, add a visually interesting throw in your accent color to increase the chair’s appeal.
What’s the best club chair to buy?
Top club chair
Mercury Row Garren Wide Tufted Club Chair
What you need to know: This transitional chair available in both navy and gray can fit in modern or traditional decor.
What you’ll love: The bolster pillows add a fun touch, and the high-density foam cushioning offers plenty of support while making the chair durable.
What you should consider: The upright arms are visually appealing but aren’t as overstuffed as those of some club chairs.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top club chair for the money
Belleze Modern Accent Club Chair
What you need to know: This chair’s deep barrel design makes it a great choice when you need a pair of compact chairs to place opposite a couch.
What you’ll love: It comes in a variety of colors, so you’re sure to find one that fits with your color palette. Its compact frame means it will fit in even the smallest of spaces.
What you should consider: This is a narrower chair, so if you’re looking for a big chair to sink into, this isn’t the one.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Parmelee 33-Inch Wide Tufted Club Chair
What you need to know: This is an ample, luxurious chair you’ll want to curl up in.
What you’ll love: The tufting on its back is beautiful and distinctive. Its wide spacing makes it the perfect spot for a comfy afternoon.
What you should consider: This is a larger chair, so if you’ve got limited room, it could be a tight fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TGM announced today the mortgage refinancing of six multifamily properties within one of TGM's institutional separate account portfolios.
This portfolio includes properties located in St. Petersburg, FL, Boca Raton, FL, Sarasota, FL, South Lawrence, MA, Naperville, IL and Manassas, VA totaling 1,989 units.
Each property is strategically positioned in a market and submarket that continues to exhibit strong and improving positive market pressure characteristics. Each property is within immediate proximity to numerous employment, dining, retail, and entertainment options providing residents with convenient access to a live, work, play environment.
Each property received a Green Globes Certification in recognition of their green efficiency and sustainability. These certifications helped TGM secure competitive borrowing terms from Fannie Mae. The refinancing opportunity was originated by Team Edelson at Walker & Dunlop.
Founded in 1991, TGM is an investment advisory firm organized to provide an integrated suite of asset and property management services to its investors through a series of fully integrated operating companies. Through its vertically and horizontally integrated operating companies, TGM specializes in acquisitions, property management, leasing, construction, property maintenance and asset management services. An affiliate of TGM provides property management services under the brand TGM Communities. As of December 31, 2021, TGM has invested in 139 multifamily properties throughout 28 states.
To learn more about TGM please contact John Gochberg, Managing Principal and Chief Executive Officer. Phone: (212) 830-9312, E-mail: jgochberg@TGMAssociates.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Enochian BioSciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Enochian investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between January 17, 2018 and June 27, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ENOB investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Enochian during the relevant time frame, you have until September 26, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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