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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair 2022 (CIEF 2022) with the theme of "Science and Technology Innovation for Smart Future" kicked off in Guangzhou on September 2. This year's CIEF will last three days from September 2 to 4.
The CIEF 2022 is co-hosted by China Association for Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the Central Committee of Jiusan Society, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, and the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, and co-organized by the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality and Asia Digital Group. Held both online and offline, the CIEF 2022 has set up more than 20 exhibition areas for new-generation information technology, biomedicine and health, etc. It has established a high-quality and efficient digital display matchmaking platform through technical means such as AI, metaverse and immersive interaction to achieve data sharing, information exchange and accurate matchmaking.
Nearly 9,000 projects from all over the world participate in the CIEF 2022. During the CIEF 2022, more than 100 events such as innovation competition and achievement auction will be held offline to promote the commercialization and trading in scientific and technological achievements.
The value of projects for commercialization this year is expected to be no less than 12 billion yuan
"We must improve the mechanism for the transfer and commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and pursue a path that integrates the innovation chain, industrial chain, talent chain, policy chain and capital chain," stressed General Secretary Xi Jinping.
As a brand event for showcasing the achievements of the widespread innovation and entrepreneurship strategy and a key service platform for the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, the CIEF is committed to covering the "last mile" in the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, providing services for innovation and entrepreneurship, promoting the agglomeration of factors of innovation, and facilitating the integration of government, enterprises, university, research institutes, financial support, intermediary service and users.
Since 2015, the CIEF has exhibited over 16,000 pieces of innovation and entrepreneurship achievements, and over 23,000 projects have been released on the achievement trading platform. The value of commercialized projects exceeds 60 billion yuan.
The CIEF 2022 focuses on the fields such as new-generation IT, intelligent and new energy vehicles, biomedicine and health, AI and digital economy. Livestreaming studios on online exhibition hall have been launched. Special events such as auction of achievements, technology transfer, project roadshow, and forum summit will be held to assist in the commercialization of more innovation and entrepreneurship achievements in Guangzhou and even China as a whole.
During the CIEF 2022, more than 2,700 exhibitors will participate in the online exhibition, and nearly 9,000 pieces of achievements will be involved in online display and matchmaking. It is expected that the value of commercialized achievements for the year will be no less than 12 billion yuan.
The functions of the online platform increase
This year's CIEF has extensively upgraded the online platform to create a higher-level "online" CIEF. The new platform highlights the new model and new experience for digital exhibition. It builds exclusive 3D booths and livestreaming studios for exhibitors through new technology use scenarios, virtual metaverse and immersive interaction at the online exhibition halls. It also fulfils functions such as online analysis of enterprise demands, intelligent matching, evaluation of achievements, signing of contract for intended cooperation, and service tracking.
The online platform of the CIEF will be connected with "Innovation China" platform. It provides services such as "expert pool", "project pool" and "demand pool" to bring together innovative resources such as enterprises, talents, services and finance. The CIEF will carry out more than 100 online and offline roadshows and matchmakings every year as a CIEF that "stays open throughout the year".
The increase in the functions of the online platform promotes the integration of online and offline CIEF. "Online" and offline functions will further complement each other, so that achievements will be used in more areas in a targeted manner, and more scientific and technological achievements will be commercialized, generate benefits in a market-oriented manner, and empower economic and social development.
Give full play to unique advantages and implement Nansha Plan
In June this year, the State Council issued the Master Plan of Guangzhou Nansha on Deepening Comprehensive Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao with Global Perspective (hereinafter referred to as the "Nansha Plan"), which is another major decision and plan made by the central government on the building of the Greater Bay Area from an overall and strategic perspective. According to the Nansha Plan, active efforts will be made to undertake the transfer and commercialization of innovation achievements in the fields such as electronic engineering, computer science, marine science, AI and smart cities in Hong Kong, and build a high ground for the transfer and commercialization of scientific and technological achievements in South China.
In order to promote the implementation of the Nansha Plan, the CIEF will leverage its unique advantages to help Nansha accelerate the building of an industry cooperation base for scientific and technological innovation, build a major strategic platform that keeps its foothold in the Bay Area and is oriented to Hong Kong and Macao with a global vision, and help Guangdong build a strategic fulcrum for a new development pattern.
The CIEF 2022 has set up the Nansha District Achievements Exhibition Area, an online platform for the CIEF, to introduce Nansha District policy on science and technology innovation, industrial policies as well as technological achievements, promote the gathering of national technological innovation resources in Nansha, and promote the establishment of a routine liaison mechanism for collaborative technological innovation with Hong Kong and Macao.
Exhibition area for popular science products and technologies set up for the first time
In a speech delivered at the National Science and Technology Innovation Conference, the Conference of the Academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Ninth National Congress of China Association for Science and Technology, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that "technological innovation and scientific popularization are important for pursuing innovative development. Equal importance should be attached to science popularization and technological innovation."
Without a general improvement in scientific literacy, it will be difficult to cultivate innovation personnel of a higher caliber and rapidly commercialize scientific and technological achievements. The CIEF 2022 set up an exhibition area for popular science products and technologies for the first time in order to aid the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements.
At exhibition area, nearly 200 exhibitors showcase a wide range of popular science projects. A "close" contact with popular science resources and knowledge can stimulate the general public's interest and enthusiasm in science and technology, and then help them develop scientific quality and embrace scientific thinking.
The CIEF 2022 is committed to the domestic commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and also works to expose more people to science and technology, so as to lay the foundation for innovative development, and maintain the country's innovation capacity.
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BOSTON (AP) — Two manholes exploded in downtown Boston on Thursday morning, pouring smoke into the streets, forcing the evacuation of two buildings and sending one person to the hospital with burns, authorities said.
The explosions, which also shattered a window, were reported around 8:30 a.m. near the High Street and Federal Street area in the Financial District.
The cause remains under investigation, but Deputy Fire Chief Brian Tully said at a news conference at the scene that there “may have been an overpressure situation.”
The Boston Fire Department said in a tweet that two buildings were evacuated and one person was taken to a hospital by emergency medical services. That woman suffered burns, possibly from steam, Tully said.
The fire department was also checking area buildings for smoke and possible elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
Electric utility Eversource also responded to assist with the investigation, spokesperson William Hinkle said. No utility crews were working in the area at the time, and no customers lost power, he said.
The emergency response also caused traffic headaches. Two ramps from Interstate 93 in the area were closed, according to the state Transportation Department, and some surface streets were also closed. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/manhole-explosions-send-1-to-hospital-force-evacuations/ | 2022-06-02T22:49:41Z |
Celebrating ambitious pioneers tackling our biggest challenges
LEAWOOD, Kan., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Founder and CEO, Brian Weaver of Torch.AI was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Heartland Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Brian Weaver was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
"We invented an AI that instantly understands any data ending the drudgery of work: having to manually handle messy documents, files, images, video, and gain amazing insights from large scale correlation and context they've never seen before," said Brian Weaver.
Torch.AI makes data easier to use. Torch.AI's Nexus™ platform changes the paradigm of data and digital workflows, forever solving core impediments caused by the ever-increasing volume and complexity of information. Customers enjoy a single unifying solution which begins by instantly deconstructing and describing any data, in real-time.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 9, 2022 at The Fillmore Minneapolis. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In the Heartland, sponsors also include Twin Cities Business, Padilla, Salo LLC and Colliers International.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind.
It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. ey.com/us/eoy
About EY Private
As Advisors to the ambitious™, EY Private professionals possess the experience and passion to support private businesses and their owners in unlocking the full potential of their ambitions. EY Private teams offer distinct insights born from the long EY history of working with business owners and entrepreneurs.These teams support the full spectrum of private enterprises including private capital managers and investors and the portfolio businesses they fund, business owners, family businesses, family offices and entrepreneurs. Visit ey.com/us/private
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US.
About Torch.AI
Purpose built for massively scaled, ultra-high-speed data processing, Torch.AI's Nexus platform comes equipped with security features, flexible data workloads, compliance capabilities, and drag and drop functionality that is unrivaled in today's technology landscape. The company's solutions have helped to fight fraud, secure information, make better decisions of trust, evolve operational capabilities, and create better customer experiences.
To learn more about the company's vision for unifying AI, visit the website at Torch.AI
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AUSTIN — Eleven people were injured in a “major collision” Friday night in Austin, Texas, involving pedestrians and two vehicles, one of which hit a food truck, authorities said.
Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services tweeted that two of the victims sustained potential life-threatening injuries. Seven others sustained non-life-threatening injuries requiring medical evaluation. The other two didn’t require hospitalization.
The collision occurred in a popular area near downtown Austin where there are frequently several food carts stationed.
Jennifer Dunn, an employee at a nearby restaurant, told The Associated Press that a group of 25 people had just left to get ice cream at a food truck a few feet away when patrons inside the restaurant heard a loud boom.
Dunn said several members of the group then ran back inside injured and asking for help. Dunn said she and others ran to the scene where several people, including the drivers, appeared severely hurt.
“We work in the restaurant industry, so we are used to helping,” Dunn said. “I have been doing this for a long (time), so have the servers and we just wanted to help.”
Austin is the Texas state capital and home to the flagship campus of the University of Texas. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_bfc87524-b850-11ec-a29f-6b1a6381340d.html | 2022-04-10T01:43:51Z |
SHERIDAN, Wyo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifestyle Wellness Labs today announced Recovery, a new natural supplement developed on the heels of the Dopamine/Serotonin research related to Opioid Dependency. Recovery is a potential resource for those individuals looking to break a dependency on Opioids, without consuming man-made substances designed to replace the dependency. Recovery is a high potency blend of nano processed CBD partnered with other dynamic cannabinoids shown to interact with dopamine and serotonin receptors. Lifestyle Wellness Labs has been developing hemp compounds since early 2020, and this release was timed to follow the sensational research that went viral recently, to provide consumers with an extremely potent formulation from a company grounded in cannabinoid research.
Recovery is provided in an AM and PM formulation, which will provide users a method for coping with withdrawal symptoms, while also during the day providing a natural level of energy with the inclusion of CBG, and during the evening providing added sleep support with the inclusion of CBN.
"We set a goal to create a natural tool for those suffering from opioid addiction to find a natural path towards not only finding themselves again, but also something that could be used to help treat the problems that began the addiction cycle. I'm ecstatic to announce that we have accomplished that goal beyond our expectations."
-David Kisner CMO
Features and benefits of Recovery include.
- High Bioavailability CBD along with other cannabinoids
- Potential relaxation of known withdrawal symptoms
- Support for Day and Night withdrawal symptoms
Recovery will be available starting 05/15/2022 at $59.95. For more information on Recovery and other key plant-based medicines, visit: https://www.lifestylewellnesslabs.com/opioid-addiction
About Lifestyle Wellness Labs: LWL was formed as a response to the explosion of research data centered around hemp. There is a large gap in the industry, with most CBD centered companies focused on "general wellness" and the overall impacts of hemp to the public. With more and more emerging research on in-depth cannabinoids Lifestyle Wellness Labs is focused on researching those profiles in relation to specific disease and ailments, such as our new product designed to reduce diabetics A1-C levels, products centered around Immune System Support, natural weight loss and more.
At its core, Lifestyle Wellness Labs is focused on a more clinical approach to hemp-based compounds, and how those cannabinoids can target very specific physical maladies.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spam text messages remained steady for the second consecutive month, while robocalls dropped 9% in the wake of the FCC's crackdown on the most popular robocall, car warranty calls. RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of robocalls and robotexts, estimates that Americans received 12 billion robotexts and 6.6 billion robocalls in July 2022.
Car warranty robocalls drop as government efforts tighten
In July, the FCC announced it was cracking down on car warranty robocalls, and since then, RoboKiller has identified a 37% decrease in car warranty robocalls. Though this category is still on track to be the number one robocall for another year, the efforts from the government and carriers, coupled with robocall blocking apps like RoboKiller, may be starting to curb the number of robocalls Americans receive.
JULY 2022 KEY MESSAGING TRENDS
Robotexts take flight
Spam text messages, also known as robotexts, have taken off in recent months. On the other hand, spam calls are becoming a secondary concern for Americans as robotexts now surpass them in volume month-over-month. In fact, robocalls have hovered in the vicinity of 6-7 billion, while robotexts have consistently surpassed 11 billion each month since February. If this trend continues, Americans will receive more spam texts this year than 2021's recording-breaking number.
Top Robotexts Nationwide:
Amazon robotexts surge
In July, RoboKiller identified Americans received 37 million fraudulent robotexts claiming to be related to Amazon delivery delays or suspicious account activity. A message like the one claiming to be from Amazon is an attempt to steal your personal information, perhaps by gaining access to your Amazon account or credit card or by installing malware on your phone if you click the link. With back-to-school and holiday shopping right around the corner, Americans can expect robotexts like these to inundate their phones.
View RoboKiller's tips to stay safe from text scams.
Tips On How To Stop Phone Scams:
- Don't answer phone calls from unknown numbers, especially those that call or text at odd hours.
- Don't follow prompts like "Press 1" or click any links.
- Never provide personal information like banking details or other sensitive information.
- Download a spam text and call blocker like RoboKiller to equip your phone with the latest technology to stop scams.
With more than 12 million downloads and $400 million in losses prevented, RoboKiller is the leading independent spam call and text blocker. RoboKiller has been named a leader in technical and mobile achievement by the Webby Awards, Media Excellence, Best in Biz, and more. RoboKiller was named the most effective solution to robocalls by the FTC.
RoboKiller's robocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints. RoboKiller's proprietary data insights have been featured by The New York Times, ABC World News, NBC Nightly News, and many others.
For custom data inquiries, contact RoboKiller's insights team here or at pr@robokiller.com.
RoboKiller is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit www.robokiller.com.
RoboKiller, a Teltech brand, is a division of Mosaic Group, an IAC Company (NASDAQ: IAC).
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking study published today in JAMA demonstrates significant inconsistencies with pediatric reference intervals, which are essential to high quality pediatric medical testing. Completed by AACC's laboratory medicine experts, this study identifies some of the most pressing issues in this area, thereby paving the way for the medical community to develop more reliable pediatric reference intervals and vastly improve children's medical care.
To correctly interpret clinical test results for pediatric patients, physicians must evaluate results within the context of reference intervals—the range of normal test values appropriate for the age, stage of development, ethnicity, and gender of a child. However, the pediatric reference intervals in use today are highly inconsistent for a broad range of common clinical laboratory tests, a problem that puts children at risk for inappropriate or even harmful medical care. For example, imprecise reference intervals can lead to a physician missing that a child has a serious medical condition and failing to administer treatment in time. CDC has partnered with AACC and other key stakeholders to remedy this issue, but a detailed picture of the problems associated with pediatric reference intervals is needed to guide this initiative as it moves forward.
With this in mind, a team of AACC scientists led by Hubert W. Vesper, PhD—who is both an AACC member and director of clinical standardization programs at CDC—analyzed the reference intervals for several common and important pediatric tests. These reference intervals included those for free thyroxine, thyrotropin, ferritin, hemoglobin, and IGF-1, all of which are crucial for early identification and treatment of various disorders that impact pediatric cognitive and physical development; cystatin C, which is used to predict end-stage kidney disease in children; estradiol (a form of estrogen); and testosterone. The researchers examined the numerous reference intervals for each of these tests that are published in the scientific literature, as well as those developed and used by individual clinical labs.
From this, Vesper's team found that many of these pediatric reference intervals are inappropriate for assessing a child's health or monitoring treatment. The reference intervals for free thyroxine, thyrotropin, ferritin, cystatin C, estradiol, and testosterone were particularly inconsistent, especially during developmental stages where children undergo rapid biochemical changes. As just one example, some pediatric reference intervals for free thyroxine and thyrotropin fail to capture the surge in these two hormones that occurs in the first few days of life, which could lead to incorrect diagnoses of thyroid diseases in newborns. Inconsistencies such as this are due, in part, to the high variability in the age groups used to represent certain life stages during pediatric reference interval development—a finding that is essential to improving these reference intervals in the future.
"There is a need to correctly describe the biochemistry of child development, as well as to identify strategies to develop accurate and consistent pediatric reference intervals for improved pediatric care," said Vesper. He also added that, "continued communication and collaboration between clinicians and their laboratory colleagues ensures appropriate clinical test interpretation and patient assessment and remains essential to effective implementation of common [pediatric reference intervals]."
About AACC
Dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine, AACC brings together more than 70,000 clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and business leaders from around the world focused on clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of progressing laboratory science. Since 1948, AACC has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing programs that advance scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.aacc.org.
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AACC
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AACC
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PITTSBURGH, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to help people who wanted to decrease the size of their mid section and feel better about themselves so we created this." said inventors from New York "My design offers a comfortable and practical approach to shapewear."
The patent-pending invention provides a slim look to the midsection for wearers to look better and feel more confident. As a result helps flatten stomach making it easier for clothes to fit. New design improves the silhouette and body shape while still being comfortable and breathable.
The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LJD-159, 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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Padres manager Bob Melvin expected back in dugout Friday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The San Diego Padres say manager Bob Melvin plans to return to the dugout when they open a three-game series at San Francisco. Melvin has been away since having prostate surgery on May 11. He will rejoin the Padres for the final three games of a nine-game, three-city trip. The Padres said no cancer was found during Melvin’s surgery. Bench coach Ryan Christenson managed the team in Melvin’s absence. The Padres went 4-2 in a swing through Atlanta and Philadelphia. Christenson also managed three games on their last homestand, going 2-1. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/19/padres-manager-bob-melvin-expected-back-in-dugout-friday/ | 2022-05-20T02:38:28Z |
Innovations and products that bridge the gap between social and technological trends
ESPELKAMP, Germany and HANOVER, Germany, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finally, the HANNOVER MESSE has returned and opened its doors again. The HARTING Technology Group is in attendance and hosting its traditional press conference in front of an audience of industry journalists, partners and trade fair visitors.
"The 2022 HANNOVER MESSE is a very special event for HARTING," said Philip Harting, CEO of the Technology Group, as he opened the press conference. "It is the first edition of the trade show since the return of in-person events – allowing us to meet with visitors face-to-face again at last. At the same time, it is celebrating its 75th anniversary, for which we express our congratulations. At the HARTING Technology Group, we celebrate this milestone with you, as we have attended ever since the very outset of the event in 1947."
The overarching motto of this year's fair in Hanover is: "Let's create the industry of tomorrow". The Technology Group seized this as an opportunity to showcase some of its products and solutions on the topic of Connectivity+ at a trade fair for the very first time. For HARTING, Connectivity+ bridges the gap between social and technological megatrends, through to its own products and solutions. Dr Kurt D. Bettenhausen, Management Board Member for New Technologies and Development, outlines the concept: "Connectivity+ extends far beyond the electronic component itself. This means it is not about a single connector but about the approach as a whole."
This year, the spotlight is on a world first: the Han-Modular® Domino Modules, which represent a crucial building block in meeting the requirements of the industrial transformation.
For an overview of the HARTING Technology Group's highlights, please follow: https://www.harting.com/DE/en-gb/news/press-release
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Contact:
HARTING Stiftung & Co. KG
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Tel.: +49 5772 47-244
Fax: +49 5772 47-400
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The enhanced website features a refreshed design with exciting new features and a seamless user experience.
WILTON, Conn., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Melissa & Doug, the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys, relaunched their website to enhance consumers' online shopping experience. The new website was designed to bring its site to the next level of brand storytelling and consumer experience. It is supported by its new Shopify platform and redesigned in partnership with Tomorrow, a world class implementation agency from New York.
The enhanced look and feel of the website creates a more user-friendly mobile experience, as well as simplified navigation to optimize the shopping experience. New capabilities include optimized site search, smart merchandising, an enhanced gift finder and integrated product recommendations to make it easier to select the perfect toy. Streamlined checkout with accelerated payment options, such as Apple Pay, PayPal and Shop Pay makes it easy to purchase and the site integrates consumers into the browsing experience providing inspiration through user generated content and product reviews. Visitors to the site will also learn more about the brand's story and purpose, including its sustainability ambition to create a more playful planet.
"Melissa & Doug is always transforming its direct-to-consumer capabilities to provide the best for its consumers and we have an ambitious outlook," says Bridgette Miller, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer. "This newly designed platform was inspired by the growth in direct-to-consumer post-pandemic and we believe it's a channel worth investing in as it allows us to personalize the shopping experience and create deeper relationships with our consumers."
Explore the new website to learn more about the importance of open-ended, screen-free play and access free resources, like print-and-play activities, blog posts and more at melissaanddoug.com.
From classic wooden toys to crafts and pretend play, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover their passions and their purpose. Recognized by parents as the #1 preschool brand for wooden toys, Melissa & Doug is committed to its vision of making timeless, sustainable toys for a thriving and inclusive world. Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and to champion the health benefits of open-ended play through their joint Power of Play alliance.
Patricia Sabino
psabino@currentglobal.com
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(The Hill) – YouTube on Thursday said it will begin removing content that spreads misinformation about abortion safety or gives instructions for unsafe abortion procedures.
The social media and video sharing platform will also launch an information panel it will attach to videos to provide context about abortions from local and global health authorities on videos discussing abortion.
In a Twitter thread, YouTube’s press account said the company relies “on published guidance from health authorities” as users upload videos and discuss abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that overturned the nearly 50-year constitutional right to abortion.
“We prioritize connecting people to content from authoritative sources on health topics, and we continuously review our policies & products as real world events unfold,” the company wrote.
YouTube already has misinformation policies in place for COVID-19, elections and vaccines as it seeks to curb the spread of harmful content and disinformation.
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe, around half of all states have sought to ban or severely restrict access to abortion.
The restrictions have led to fears that women may turn to more dangerous ways to terminate pregnancies.
Posts on TikTok and other social media platforms have spread information about toxic herbs posters say could end pregnancies, with medical professionals saying they have seen an increase in such posts since Roe was overturned, according to Bloomberg.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention runs a webpage with information about reproductive health. | https://cw33.com/news/youtube-says-it-will-start-removing-misinformation-about-abortion/ | 2022-07-22T14:34:22Z |
Speed cushions and stop signs installed to improve road safety near Siesta Key Village
SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - Speed cushions, similar to speed bumps, were installed Wednesday morning on Ocean Boulevard near the northern entrance and exit to Siesta Key Village. Local residents say there is a tremendous need for this and this was a long time coming.
“The traffic going into the village just goes too fast, they just won’t slow down, so this will help I hope,” said Jerry Paquette, a Siesta Key resident.
Residents say there have been numerous crashes in this area, some of them involving pedestrians and bicyclists. They believe this will help make it much safer.
“They seem to be working and that means for people that weren’t aware that it’s a 20-mile per hour zone, will discover it and hopefully they realize it before they hit the bump,” said Catherine Luckner, President of the Siesta Key Association.
Just south of these speed cushions, a pair of stop signs were also installed on Wednesday at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Whispering Sands Drive. That addition now makes that intersection a four-way stop. Residents say they are happy to see that Sarasota County is being proactive.
“We think there’s a need for it and there’s certainly a lot of dollars that are given to the county through property tax, through the tourist development tax,” said Bob Luckner, a Siesta Key resident. “So they should reinvest it back here, so we’re happy.”
Sarasota County says these so called speed cushions/bumps are designed to slow cars to between 15 to 20 miles per hour. County officials say this is an innovative solution that can help slow speeders without slowing emergency vehicles.
On the southern end of Siesta Key, FDOT will be installing a roundabout at Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road. Construction on that project is expected to begin in the summer of 2023.
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Tennessee pauses executions, will review lethal injections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee paused executions in Tennessee for the rest of the year on Monday to enable a review of its lethal injection procedures after a testing oversight forced the state to call off the execution of Oscar Smith an hour before he was to die.
A federal public defender praised the Republican governor for his “great leadership” for launching the review.
Former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton will review circumstances that led to the chemicals being tested only for potency and sterility but not for endotoxins in Smith’s case. He’ll also review the clarity of the lethal injection process manual and Tennessee Department of Correction staffing considerations, Lee said in a statement.
“I review each death penalty case and believe it is an appropriate punishment for heinous crimes,” Lee said. “However, the death penalty is an extremely serious matter, and I expect the Tennessee Department of Correction to leave no question that procedures are correctly followed.”
The pause will remain in effect through the end of the year to allow time for the review and corrective action, Lee said.
Lee has not explained exactly why the execution was delayed. He issued a brief statement on April 21 at 5:42 p.m. saying that “due to an oversight in preparation for lethal injection, the scheduled execution of Oscar Smith will not move forward tonight. I am granting a temporary reprieve while we address Tennessee Department of Correction protocol.”
The move comes after Smith’s attorneys asked last week for a moratorium on executions and a review of the state’s execution protocols.
“Governor Lee’s decision to pause executions pending an independent review of Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol shows great leadership. The use of compounded drugs in the context of lethal injection is fraught with risk. The failure to test for endotoxins is a violation of the protocol. Governor Lee did the right thing by stopping executions because of this breach,” Federal Public Defender Kelley Henry said.
Henry said last week that the night before the execution, she requested the results of tests for “potency, sterility and endotoxins” that are supposed to be carried out on the execution drugs if they are obtained from a compounding pharmacy. She had received no response. Henry suspects at least two of the three execution drugs were compounded, rather than commercially manufactured, she said, although secrecy rules surrounding Tennessee executions makes it difficult to know for certain.
While lethal injection was adopted as a humane alternative to the electric chair, it has been the subject of consistent problems and lawsuits.
Tennessee uses a three-drug series to put inmates to death: midazolam, a sedative to render the inmate unconscious; vecuronium bromide, to paralyze the inmate; and potassium chloride, to stop the heart. Officials have said the inmates are unconscious and unable to feel pain. Expert witnesses for inmates, however, have said the inmates would feel like they are drowning, suffocating and being burned alive, all while unable to move or call out.
Of the seven inmates Tennessee has put to death since 2018 — when Tennessee ended an execution pause stretching back to 2009 — five have chosen to die in the electric chair. Smith declined to make a choice, meaning he was scheduled to be executed by the state’s preferred method of lethal injection.
Smith was sentenced to death for fatally stabbing and shooting his estranged wife, Judith Smith, and her teenage sons, Jason and Chad Burnett, at their Nashville home on Oct. 1, 1989. At 72, Smith is the oldest inmate on Tennessee’s death row. His reprieve expires on June 1, after which the state Supreme Court will set a new execution date.
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Reynolds reported from Louisville, Kentucky
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Toray's Carbon Fiber and Resin System will be part of Overair's all-electric aircraft expected to take flight in 2023
TACOMA, Wash., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overair, Inc. and Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., the leading manufacturer of advanced carbon fiber and composite prepreg materials, today announced a strategic collaboration on utilization of Toray's advanced prepreg system in Overair's Butterfly prototype program. Unparalleled in safety and efficiency, the Butterfly is a low-noise, zero-emission electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that will provide sustainable aerial ridesharing in densely populated cities where traffic is a problem.
The Butterfly prototype aircraft utilizes Toray's T1100/3960 prepreg system, a material that is formulated for high-performance aerospace applications where the optimal ratio of strength to modulus properties is critical. Toray's 3960 is a highly-toughened 350°F/177°C cure epoxy resin with a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 400°F/204°C. It is optimized for increased performance and allows for autoclave and out-of-autoclave curing. The resin is synergistic with the TORAYCA™ T1100 next-generation intermediate modulus plus (IM+) carbon fiber, which is the highest tensile strength fiber available today. The T1100/3960 unidirectional and plain weave prepreg is utilized in the Butterfly's airframe structure and propulsion units.
"We're excited to be working closely with Toray's advanced materials as we continue the development of our all-electric Butterfly experimental prototype aircraft," said Ben Tigner, Co-Founder and CEO at Overair. "Our unique propulsion system requires materials that provide a unique combination of high stiffness and high strength, while also maintaining the optimal weight targets for the vehicle."
Overair recently completed full-scale testing of Butterfly's propulsion system. The successful testing program validated Overair's design choices and Butterfly's expected performance capabilities. Butterfly's propeller will be showcased at the Farnborough International Air Show from July 18 to July 22 in Farnborough, England.
"It is an honor for Toray to partner with Overair on this endeavor and provide the Butterfly a unique performance advantage with our 3960 prepreg system," according to Jeff Cross, Director of Business Development for Aerospace at Toray. "We're excited for the future as Overair proceeds with full-scale development and testing. The proven performance of our materials gives me confidence that we can help achieve Overair's objective of producing the safest, most efficient, and reliable eVTOL aircraft."
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA) is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray). Toray addresses global challenges by delivering high value-add products including fibers and textiles, resins and films, and carbon fiber composite materials. Toray operates in 29 countries and regions with more than 48,000 employees worldwide. Toray Composite Materials America is the manufacturer and supplier of TORAYCA™ carbon fiber materials and high quality advanced composite prepreg. Toray CMA serves the needs of aerospace and defense, sports and recreation, automotive, and industrial markets. For more information about Toray CMA, visit www.toraycma.com. For information on Toray Industries, visit www.toray.com.
Overair is an advanced air mobility company located in Orange Country, California. The company is developing Butterfly, a breakthrough all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft ideally suited for sustainable aerial ridesharing. Overair's proprietary propulsion system provides enhanced safety and a superior experience for passengers and communities. With eVTOL adoption revolutionizing urban mobility, Butterfly is positioned to set the bar on real-world dependability, with best-in-class payload, noise emissions, and weather capability. Overair has operating partnerships with companies such as Hanwha Systems and Bristow Group, and the team completed its full-scale propulsion testing in the first quarter of 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.overair.com / Twitter: @overair_inc
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Limited Series Debuts with Two-Hour Episode on Saturday, July 30, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT)
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon revealed the teaser for its highly anticipated Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island, the third chapter of the beloved horror anthology miniseries based on the '90s kids' cult classic. Produced by ACE Entertainment, the limited series will debut with a two-hour episode on Saturday, July 30, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with the remaining episodes airing Saturday, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island follows an all-new Midnight Society as they go on what they thought would be a fun summer vacation on a resort island, until they learn about something sinister haunting the guests. In the just-released teaser, viewers are introduced to the new members of the Midnight Society and get a glimpse at the horrors that await them on their vacation.
In the premiere episode, "The Tale of Room 13/The Tale of the Teen Spirit," four best friends get more than they bargained for and encounter genuine terror locked away in one of the rooms after checking into a hotel on a resort island. Then, as the kids try to enjoy summer vacation, they are pulled back into the mystery of the island's ghosts, ultimately leading them to a terrifying and shocking revelation.
The new members of the Midnight Society are: Kayla, played by Telci Huynh (Modern Love, Drama Club); Max, played by Conor Sherry (The Terminal List, The Devil You Know); Leo, played by Luca Padovan (You, School of Rock the Musical on Broadway); Summer, played by Dior Goodjohn (Head of the Class); and Ferris, played by Chance Hurstfield (A Million Little Things, Good Boys). Julian Curtis (Wish Man) also stars as Stanley Crane, the hotel manager at the island resort.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island follows last year's six-part season, Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows, which aired during 1Q21 and was cable TV's number-three live-action show with Kids 6-11 (behind #1 Danger Force and #2 Side Hustle). The second season of the anthology series saw a different Midnight Society group of kids tell a terrifying tale about a curse that had been cast over their small seaside town, haunted by a villain named the Shadowman. The series has recently received a Writers Guild Award and nominations from the Directors Guild Awards and Artios Awards.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island is produced by ACE Entertainment (To All The Boys I've Loved Before franchise, The Perfect Date), with ACE founder Matt Kaplan and Chris Foss serving as executive producers and Paul Kim as co-executive producer. JT Billings (Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows, Panic) serves as executive producer and showrunner. Dean Israelite (Power Rangers, Project Almanac) also serves as executive producer and director for the series.
Production of Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island for Nickelodeon is overseen by Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production for the series.
One of Nickelodeon's most iconic series from the '90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid's perspective. The original Are You Afraid of the Dark? is owned by WildBrain and was created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel, who are also executive producers on the current project.
About ACE Entertainment
ACE Entertainment, which was founded by producer Matt Kaplan in 2017, has been behind some of today's most relevant millennial content including all three films in the hit To All the Boys I've Loved Before feature franchise, The Perfect Date also starring Noah Centineo, the Netflix romantic drama Irreplaceable You and the upcoming feature Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between which will debut in 2022 on Netflix. ACE most recently wrapped production on Loveboat Taipei based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Abigail Hing Wen, starring Ross Butler, Nico Hiraga, and Ashley Liao. They also wrapped production on the teen slasher, Time Cut, starring Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry. The company is currently developing features A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow based on the best-selling YA novel of the same name by Laura Taylor Namey, and the Spanish-based thriller and 2021 Blacklist script Mercury. ACE Entertainment's television division has projects in development with almost every available streaming platform including Netflix, Disney + and Peacock and is behind the upcoming To All the Boys spinoff series, XO, Kitty.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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Leadership expansion supports multiple growth initiatives set by the company to meet revenue growth and qualifications for uplisting
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PHOENIX, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB:SING) ("SinglePoint'' or "the Company''), a renewable energy and sustainable solutions provider, announced today a strategic expansion of the leadership team. The Company is pleased to announce the addition of Chad Miles, Executive Vice President of Operations, and Jason Lally, Executive Vice President of Revenue. The experience these leaders bring to the SinglePoint team will help drive operational and revenue targets in addition to supporting the strategic growth vision as the Company continues the uplist process.
With the Company's aggressive revenue growth plans, management brought in Jason Lally as Executive Vice President of Revenue. The addition of Mr. Lally will give a direct focus on internal, organic revenue growth for each subsidiary. Mr. Lally brings over a decade of focused experience within the solar and renewable energy technology industry. Most recently, he held the Vice President of Sales role at Solarjuice America, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-traded SPI Group Company. Prior to this, Lally spent six years at SolarCity, developing his solar sales expertise finishing his tenure as Regional Sales Director managing over 100 personnel across some of the largest solar markets. His success in this role translated to working for Tesla, post-acquisition of SolarCity, to open one of the first sales efforts in California. His experience creating processes that drive revenue are in line with the opportunity SinglePoint is creating in the Company's growth initiatives. Lally has experience building and managing solar sales teams as well as directing the development of processes and procedures for a successful sales cycle. He also led the strategic planning and launching of smart-grid solar-plus-storage solutions in collaboration with local utility companies in multiple states. Management is excited as Mr. Lally's long tenure in the space and deep-rooted relationships should result in near term success and long-term growth.
Jason Lally commented, "It is a pleasure to join the SinglePoint team as Executive Vice President of Revenue. This is an exciting time as the company has the potential to be transformational. I look forward to being a part of defining moments and executing on the strategic vision. With our nation's elected leaders endorsing and prioritizing an infrastructure plan that includes substantial emphasis on advancing renewable energy and clean indoor air environments, there is significant potential for sustainable growth. I am thrilled to continue my personal commitment to making the world a better place through leading ethical adoption strategies of solar energy and healthy living solutions throughout the nation."
Over the past few years, the Company has focused on building a strong foundation to position the company for long-term, sustainable growth. Operations and operational efficiency are imperative to this mission. The addition of Chad Miles as Executive Vice President of Operations provides support in an area crucial to the Company's continued expansion. Having served in the military as an officer with global logistical and operational responsibilities, Mr. Miles is perfectly suited and has deep experience in creating detailed operational plans and executing on them. Throughout his career, Mr. Miles has been able to establish a network of suppliers and vendors including government procurement experts, creating an opportunity for SinglePoint to utilize relationships to support increasing demand within clean energy and indoor air quality markets. Process driven and detail oriented, his focus on daily execution as well as designing and implementing world class operational efficiency is positioned to maximize profitability with all existing and future acquisitions.
Chad Miles added, "SinglePoint's strategy to grow its national footprint perfectly aligns with multiple opportunities to be a relevant company in the improvement of the way we generate, store and consume energy. The federal government, through two White House directives focused on solar based initiatives and air quality in buildings, has created massive opportunities for companies like SinglePoint that have the ability to leverage government procurement. I will focus on the necessary creation of goals and milestones that are measurable and designed to enhance each business unit's value and contribution, ultimately delivering increased shareholder value."
Wil Ralston, CEO of SinglePoint, adds, "Expanding upon the expertise at the executive level has been a major initiative for us to meet our growth goals. We continue to execute on our goals ensuring we meet listing requirements, and the addition of these two individuals moves the company closer to that objective. We have been aggressive in our timelines and continue to push for a successful listing. Both Mr. Miles and Mr. Lally's experience is critical as SinglePoint expands its footprint. The shared vision and alignment of operations is key as subsidiary companies begin to rapidly increase their revenue. We are fortunate to have attracted and retained such talented and experienced individuals as SinglePoint further expands our clean energy and clean air business across the nation. I look forward to working closely with them to improve and expand the companies in our current portfolio. With the additional support, we will identify other companies aligned with our acquisition criteria to grow our revenue and market share. We are building the foundation for 2022 to be a year that SinglePoint maximizes revenue growth. Bolstering our management team will help drive the Company to execute on our projections. In addition to internal hires, we have engaged a team of uplist specialists who will assist and prepare us for a timely uplist. We continue to drive forward on our growth plans and look forward to sharing future achievements with our shareholders."
The Company is at a pivotal point in their roadmap and the business strategy set by current CEO, Wil Ralston. In April 2022, SinglePoint finalized the latest acquisition of The Boston Solar Company. Through acquisition, SinglePoint is now vertically integrated, from lead to install, on the residential solar side of the business. To support growing operations, the Company expanded their leadership team to ensure as the company grows that SinglePoint has dedicated individuals to direct and manage the synergistic relationships between subsidiaries, driving revenue and shareholder value.
SinglePoint Inc. is a renewable energy and sustainable lifestyle company focused on providing environmentally friendly energy efficiencies and healthy living solutions. SinglePoint is initially focused on building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional solar and energy storage model. The Company is also actively exploring future growth opportunities in air purification, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and a healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on social media for the latest updates.
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential plans and objectives of the Company, the use of proceeds, anticipated growth and future expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Technical complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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Fiscal First Quarter Total Revenues of $1.43 Billion, Up 22.1% Year Over Year
Subscription Revenues of $1.27 Billion, Up 23.2% Year Over Year
24-Month Subscription Revenue Backlog of $7.97 Billion, Up 20.9% Year Over Year
Total Subscription Revenue Backlog of $12.65 Billion, Up 25.5% Year Over Year
PLEASANTON, Calif., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced results for the fiscal 2023 first quarter ended April 30, 2022.
Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results
- Total revenues were $1.43 billion, an increase of 22.1% from the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Subscription revenues were $1.27 billion, an increase of 23.2% from the same period last year.
- Operating loss was $72.8 million, or negative 5.1% of revenues, compared to an operating loss of $38.3 million, or negative 3.3% of revenues, in the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter was $288.6 million, or 20.1% of revenues, compared to a non-GAAP operating income of $288.5 million, or 24.6% of revenues, in the same period last year.1
- Basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.41, compared to basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.19 in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share was $0.86 and $0.83, respectively, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share of $0.93 and $0.87, respectively, in the same period last year.2
- Operating cash flows were $439.7 million compared to $452.4 million in the prior year.
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $6.26 billion as of April 30, 2022.
Comments on the News
"Workday had a strong first quarter, building on the fiscal 2022 acceleration of our business," said Aneel Bhusri, co-founder, co-CEO, and chairman, Workday. "I'm confident in our opportunity ahead and the enduring growth of Workday. Our focus remains on cultivating our culture, while driving innovation across finance and HR, and expanding the value we bring to some of the world's largest organizations."
"Our continued global momentum and a healthy deal pipeline position us well to deliver a strong fiscal 2023," said Chano Fernandez, co-CEO, Workday. "As we look ahead, we will continue to remain focused on our people, who are so critical to our success, as well as driving high rates of customer satisfaction through our industry investments, as well as our expanded innovation efforts with our partner ecosystem."
"We had a solid start to the year, as organizations across the globe continue to choose Workday as their strategic finance and HR partner," said Barbara Larson, chief financial officer, Workday. "As a result, we are raising our fiscal 2023 subscription revenue to be in the range of $5.537 billion to $5.557 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 22%. We expect second quarter subscription revenue of $1.353 billion to $1.355 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 22%. We are maintaining our fiscal 2023 non-GAAP operating margin guidance of 18.5%, as we invest to capitalize on the long-term opportunity we see ahead."
Recent Highlights
- Workday intends to create 1,000 new jobs at its European headquarters in Dublin over the next two years. In addition, the company plans to build new European headquarters at Grangegorman in Dublin.
- Workday completed the issuance and sale of $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes in an underwritten, registered public offering.
- Building on its long-standing support of ESG, Workday shared its commitments to ESG as well as announced two new ESG solutions to help customers drive social and sustainability initiatives as they navigate evolving ESG regulations and corporate accountability standards.
- Workday was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, which recognizes companies with a commitment to advancing business integrity.
Earnings Call Details
Workday plans to host a conference call today to review its fiscal 2023 first quarter financial results and to discuss its financial outlook. The call is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET and can be accessed via webcast. The webcast will be available live, and a replay will be available following completion of the live broadcast for approximately 90 days.
Workday uses the Workday Blog as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
1 Non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin exclude share-based compensation expenses, employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions, and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets. See the section titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in the accompanying financial tables for further details.
2 Non-GAAP net income per share excludes share-based compensation expenses, employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions, amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets, and income tax effects. See the section titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" in the accompanying financial tables for further details.
About Workday
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. Workday applications for financial management, human resources, planning, spend management, and analytics have been adopted by thousands of organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.
© 2022 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to Workday's financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, please see the section of the tables titled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures." A reconciliation of our forward outlook for non-GAAP operating margin with our forward-looking GAAP operating margin is not available without unreasonable efforts as the quantification of share-based compensation expense, which is excluded from our non-GAAP operating margin, requires additional inputs such as the number of shares granted and market prices that are not ascertainable.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding Workday's full-year fiscal 2023 subscription revenues and non-GAAP operating margin, second quarter subscription revenue, growth, innovation, opportunities, customer satisfaction and momentum, acceleration potential, pipeline, and investments. These forward-looking statements are based only on currently available information and our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. If the risks materialize, assumptions prove incorrect, or we experience unexpected changes in circumstances, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not rely on any forward-looking statements. Risks include, but are not limited to: (i) our ability to implement our plans, objectives, and other expectations with respect to any of our acquired companies; (ii) the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, as well as our customers, prospects, partners, and service providers; (iii) breaches in our security measures or those of our third-party providers, unauthorized access to our customers' or other users' personal data, or disruptions in our data center or computing infrastructure operations; (iv) service outages, delays in the deployment of our applications, and the failure of our applications to perform properly; (v) our ability to manage our growth effectively; (vi) competitive factors, including pricing pressures, industry consolidation, entry of new competitors and new applications, advancements in technology, and marketing initiatives by our competitors; (vii) the development of the market for enterprise cloud applications and services; (viii) acceptance of our applications and services by customers and individuals, including any new features, enhancements, and modifications, as well as the acceptance of any underlying technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence; (ix) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (x) the regulatory, economic, and political risks associated with our domestic and international operations; (xi) the regulatory risks related to new and evolving technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence; (xii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; and (xiii) changes in sales, which may not be immediately reflected in our results due to our subscription model. Further information on these and additional risks that could affect Workday's results is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2022, and our future reports that we may file with the SEC from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. Workday assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
Any unreleased services, features, or functions referenced in this document, our website, or other press releases or public statements that are not currently available are subject to change at Workday's discretion and may not be delivered as planned or at all. Customers who purchase Workday services should make their purchase decisions based upon services, features, and functions that are currently available.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding Workday's results, we have disclosed the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share. Workday has provided a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure used in this earnings release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating margin differ from GAAP in that they exclude share-based compensation expenses, employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions, and amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets. Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share differs from GAAP in that it excludes share-based compensation expenses, employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions, amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets, and income tax effects.
Workday's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, for short- and long-term operating plans, and to evaluate Workday's financial performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures reflect Workday's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons and analysis of trends in Workday's business. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Workday's operating results and prospects in the same manner as management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods and to those of peer companies.
Management believes excluding the following items from the GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is useful to investors and others in assessing Workday's operating performance due to the following factors:
- Share-based compensation expenses. Although share-based compensation is an important aspect of the compensation of our employees and executives, management believes it is useful to exclude share-based compensation expenses to better understand the long-term performance of our core business and to facilitate comparison of our results to those of peer companies. Share-based compensation expenses are determined using a number of factors, including our stock price, volatility, and forfeiture rates, that are beyond our control and generally unrelated to operational decisions and performance in any particular period. Further, share-based compensation expenses are not reflective of the value ultimately received by the grant recipients.
- Other operating expenses. Other operating expenses includes employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. The amount of employer payroll tax-related items on employee stock transactions is dependent on our stock price and other factors that are beyond our control and do not correlate to the operation of the business. For business combinations, we generally allocate a portion of the purchase price to intangible assets. The amount of the allocation is based on estimates and assumptions made by management and is subject to amortization. The amount of purchase price allocated to intangible assets and the term of its related amortization can vary significantly and are unique to each acquisition and thus we do not believe it is reflective of ongoing operations. Although we exclude the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets from these non-GAAP measures, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase accounting and contribute to revenue generation.
- Income tax effects. We utilize a fixed long-term projected tax rate in our computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision to provide better consistency across the reporting periods. In projecting this long-term non-GAAP tax rate, we utilize a three-year financial projection that excludes the direct impact of share-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs. The projected rate considers other factors such as our current operating structure, existing tax positions in various jurisdictions, and key legislation in major jurisdictions where we operate. For fiscal 2023 and 2022, we determined the projected non-GAAP tax rate to be 19%, which reflects currently available information, as well as other factors and assumptions. We will periodically re-evaluate this tax rate, as necessary, for significant events, based on our ongoing analysis of the 2017 U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, relevant tax law changes, material changes in the forecasted geographic earnings mix, and any significant acquisitions.
The use of non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share measures have certain limitations as they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect Workday's operations. Workday compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Further, these non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore comparability may be limited. Management encourages investors and others to review Workday's financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
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Justin Bieber offering a month of free online therapy to fans
Published: Apr. 8, 2022 at 3:43 PM CDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
(CNN) - Justin Bieber wants you to find inner peace and is willing to pay to help you do it.
The pop star is partnering with online therapy company BetterHelp to offer a free month of service to his fans.
Bieber, 28, has been candid about his own mental health issues and says offering free therapy to fans is a “real blessing.”
He’s also giving members of his road crew free access to licensed therapists for 18 months.
The Grammy winner is currently on the first leg of the biggest tour of his career, The Justice Tour.
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Kansas High Court affirms conviction of man who killed two in gang shooting
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of a man who killed a rival gang member and a woman at a get-together at her home.
The Kansas Supreme Court says in the matter of Appeal No. 122,626: State of Kansas v. Johnathan Eli Carter, it has affirmed the Sedgwick Co. District Court’s convictions after Carter appealed on the basis that the court made an error.
Court records indicate that Carter claimed the court erred when it gave felony-murder jury instructions that were not legally appropriate for his case.
According to court records, Carter had picked up a friend from the home of a rival gang member’s friend when an argument broke out and he brandished a handgun. However, other members of Carter’s gang drove by at the same time and fired shots from that car and a firefight ensued, during which Brenton Oliver, the rival gang member, and the homeowner, Betty Holloman, were shot.
Holloman died at the scene while Oliver was rushed to the hospital, but died a short time later.
Court records note that Carter was arrested about a week after the shooting and during an interview, admitted to finishing six shots at Oliver as he was running towards Holloman’s house. He was then charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied home and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
A jury convicted Carter on all charges.
Court records also show that separate juries also convicted Jaimon Wimbley, the driver of the vehicle, and passengers from his car of crimes that also arose from the deaths.
Upon review, the Court said it found no error with the instruction and affirmed the conviction.
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Private services will be held for Helen Vaughan, 93, of Temple.
Mrs. Vaughan died Wednesday, June 1.
She was born May 4, 1929, to Samuel Wyett and Arka Elza Buster. She attended Temple High School. She married William Ewing Vaughan in 1946. She attended Western Hills Church of Christ and Canyon Creek Church at Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Edward Vaughan; a daughter, Kathy Brisbin; and a great-grandchild.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Campbell and Valerie Nance; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced it has joined Climate Group's RE100, a global renewable electricity initiative that includes over 370 major companies.
RE100 members commit to sourcing 100% of the electricity used across their global operations with electricity produced from renewable sources.
By integrating its Energy Efficiency Playbook and renewable energy strategy across the company, Lear plans to achieve 100% renewable energy for electric power consumed at its global sites by 2030.
Lear's operations in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom currently meet the goal. In addition, the company is operating six on-site solar installations in Europe, South America, and Asia, with a seventh installation planned to be announced later this year.
Lear will use a combination of methods to procure and generate renewable electricity for its remaining global sites. The type of power source will depend on geographical location, applicable legislation and government regulations.
"Lear's strategy, aligned with RE100 and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, illustrates our commitment to industry collaboration and building a more sustainable global economy," said Lear Vice President of Renewable Energy and Sustainability Jozef Chrzanowski. "We are excited to become a member of RE100 and take another step towards a carbon neutral future."
"Lear's commitment to 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030 demonstrates its leadership in energy transition," said the Director of Energy at Climate Group Sam Kimmins. "Together, our RE100 members represent a powerful force for positive change, and we encourage all large-scale businesses to join us."
RE100 is focused on accelerating change towards zero carbon grids by 2040.
To learn more about Lear's Climate Goals and sustainability strategy see our 2021 sustainability report here.
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation
RE100 is a global initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. Led by Climate Group, in partnership with CDP, our mission is to drive change towards 100% renewable grids, both through the direct investments of our members, and by working with policymakers to accelerate the transition to a clean economy. The initiative has over 370 members, ranging from household brands to critical infrastructure and heavy industry suppliers. With a total revenue of over US$6.6 trillion, our members represent 1.5% of global electricity consumption, an annual electricity demand higher than that of the UK.
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Discovering the Suncoast - Arcadia’s rebirth and the Historic Opera House
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 8:10 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Arcadia, Florida was once the economic powerhouse of southwest Florida. Could arcadia be to Florida what savannah is to Georgia? One man is staging a comeback for this frontier town, starting at the historic opera house.
Do you have an idea for Discovering the Suncoast? Send me an email to Discovering@MySuncoast.com! Tell me what’s unique and interesting in your part of Paradise!
You can watch previous episodes of Discovering the Suncoast online here: https://www.mysuncoast.com/content/community/discovering-the-suncoast/
Discovering the Suncoast airs live on ABC7 on these dates and times:
- 6:40am Wednesday on Good Morning Suncoast
- 9:00am Wednesday on Suncoast View
- 4:00pm Wednesday on ABC7 News
- 7:40am Saturday on Good Morning Suncoast Weekends (with special bonus features!)
- 11:00pm Sunday on ABC7 News
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 2, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in ET:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/energy-transfer-lp-loss-submission-form-2?id=28808&from=4
Energy Transfer LP NEWS - ET NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Energy Transfer LP made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Energy Transfer you have until August 2, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Energy Transfer securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the ET lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/energy-transfer-lp-loss-submission-form-2?id=28808&from=4.
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FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Designed with multiple options for social and corporate gatherings and fitness/sports activities, Fremont's all-new Mission Peak Sportsplex has something fun for nearly everyone.
Golf simulators with over 130 of the world's top courses to play, golf lessons and recreational golf with an on-staff PGA pro, a full retail and fitting center offering TaylorMade, Mizuno and Callaway golf equipment, a rock climbing facility with 18,000 lineal feet of climbing and bouldering walls open to the public for daily climbing with over 1800 members, home of City Beach Volleyball Club offering a year-round premiere girls volleyball club along with weekend and daily drop-in play, Bocce courts, or just a place to hang out and watch the daily sports updates, the Mission Peak Sportsplex is BUILT for the sports enthusiast.
With tons of space, the Complex is definitely perfect for fun corporate gatherings and events.
Add the Clubhouse Bistro and full bar, and the Mission Peak Sportsplex is Fremont's new place for a great time.
Mission Peak Sportplex is located at 4020 Technology Place in Fremont, CA.
(510) 651-2500
missionpeaksportsplex.com
Contact:
Ben Musolf
Bjgoventures@gmail.com
(408) 857-0074
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Which Planet Dog toy is best?
A Planet Dog toy is one of the best ways to keep your pet mentally stimulated, slow down a fast eater and even help with separation anxiety. The non-toxic, American-made brand offers toys designed to be durable, made with peppermint oil for added flavor and comes with a 100% guarantee. If you are looking for “the world’s best dog ball,” the Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a Planet Dog toy
Helps with separation anxiety
If your dog has separation anxiety, you should consider giving them a dog toy that doubles as a treat dispenser. Not only will it satisfy your pet’s need to chew, but it will also keep them busy as they try to dislodge the treats from inside the toy.
Provides mental stimulation
A dog toy is one of the best ways to ensure your four-legged friend gets enough exercise. They provide a fun game of fetch, but they can also provide the mental stimulation needed for a healthy dog. A dog toy is a great way to keep your pet busy for hours as your pet chases a ball, tries to release some treats embedded in the toy or enjoys it as a chew toy.
Slows down a fast eater
If your dog is a fast eater, a dog toy stuffed with their food is a great way to slow them down. Opt for one that has multiple areas on the ball for you to fill with their favorite food or afternoon snack. When your dog has uncovered all of their pet food, you can continue to add more kibble until they meet their daily allowance.
What to look for in a quality Planet Dog toy
Stuffed toy
A Planet Dog toy can double as a treat dispenser. If you want to keep your pet busy when you are not at home or provide some mental stimulation during interactive playtime, a stuffed toy will provide hours of enjoyment.
Chew toy
Dogs have an innate need to chew, so to satisfy their urge, a chew toy will help to keep your pet busy and allow them to chew on something designed specifically for them. It is always best to supervise your dog to ensure small pieces do not break off, posing a potential choking hazard with every chew toy.
Fetch toy
There is nothing quite like a fun game of fetch between you and your pooch. You should find a durable ball that will be soft on their gums and teeth while playing catch and can clean their teeth of food and plaque buildup when they enjoy chewing time on their own.
How much you can expect to spend on a Planet Dog toy
The cost of a Planet Dog toy varies with size and type of toy. You can find one for as cheap as $5 for a chew dog toy to one that is nearly $20 that can double as a treat dispenser.
Planet Dog toy FAQ
Are Planet Dog toys durable?
A. Planet Dog toys are extremely durable even for the most aggressive chewers, but it is always important to supervise playtime with your pet to ensure no pieces break off that they could ingest.
What can I use to stuff my dog toy?
A. You can fill your dog’s toy with everything from kibble and treats to peanut butter and spray cheese. You can give the toy to your dog to enjoy for solo playtime, or you can hide it for interactive play. Whatever you choose to fill your dog toy with, be sure it is stuffed loosely with a treat sticking out to pique their interest.
What’s the best Planet Dog toy to buy?
Top Planet Dog toy
What you need to know: This dog toy is made of durable, recycled material that you can use for a fun game of fetch as well as solo playtime as your dog tries to release their favorite treats that can be stuffed into the hole.
What you’ll love: The natural mint flavor offers an appealing taste for your dog, and the ball is available in three different sizes. Made with food-safe material, Planet Dog’s toys are also BPA-free.
What you should consider: While it is durable, this dog ball comes at a higher price point.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy
Top Planet Dog toy for the money
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Diamond Plate Double-Tuff Ball
What you need to know: Whether you want to enjoy a game of toss or tug-of-war with your four-legged friend, this rugged ball will keep your pet busy for hours.
What you’ll love: This durable toy comes in two different sizes and is available in two different colors. Made with non-toxic material, this bouncy toy is designed not only for mental stimulation but the durable material is geared for aggressive chewers.
What you should consider: Some reviewers have said their dog was able to destroy the ball.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy
Worth checking out
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Guru Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy
What you need to know: Designed for light to medium chewing small breed dogs, this durable chew toy is gentle on your pet’s gums and made to last.
What you’ll love: There are two different colors available for this dog ball that doubles as a treat dispenser. You can stuff treats in the five different openings for fun, interactive play that is mentally stimulating for your pet.
What you should consider: This dog toy is not designed for large dogs or aggressive chewers.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy
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Watching Your Wallet: Rising rents impacting tenants
Expert offers tips to fight increasing costs
InvestigateTV - InvestigateTV - As home rental prices keep climbing, for many, salaries have not risen at the same rate. From 1985 to 2020, rent prices increased 149%, while income grew just 35%, according to a report by RealEstateWitch.com.
Danetha Doe, an economist and spokesperson for Clever Real Estate, said more private companies and policymakers must pay attention and work to change the trend.
“It’s an entirely different situation when folks are not able to comfortably afford rents, because now we’re looking at an individual or a family not being able to own their home or be able to rent,” Doe said.
She suggested there are a few things consumers can do in the meantime if rent suddenly increases.
First, Doe suggested trying to talk to your landlord. She said it never hurts to explain your situation and see if they can work with you.
Doe’s other tactics included:
- See if you can increase your salary by negotiating a raise
- Expand your search and look for a new, better-paying job.
- Look for simple ways to cut back on everyday spending, like using your car less to save on gas or finding more ways to save at the grocery store.
A pair of apps that could help with groceries and gas are Upside and Ibotta. The savings could save you money and free up more money for rent.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced its offer to purchase for cash any and all of the company's outstanding notes listed in the table below (collectively, the "Notes"). Each reference to an "Offer" herein refers to the applicable offer to purchase for cash the 2.200% Senior Notes due September 2022 (the "2022 Notes") or the 1.350% Senior Notes due June 2023 (the "2023 Notes"), as applicable.
The Offer is made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase, dated May 16, 2022 (as may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase"), and its accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (the "Notice of Guaranteed Delivery" and, together with the Offer to Purchase, the "Tender Offer Documents"). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.
All documentation relating to the Offer, including the Offer to Purchase and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, together with any updates, are available from the Information Agent and the Tender Agent (as defined below), as set forth below, and will also be available via the Offer Website: www.dfking.com/PayPal.
Timetable for the Offer
Purpose of the Offer
The principal purpose of the Offer is to acquire the Notes. The Offer is being made in connection with our proposed offering of new senior unsecured notes denominated in U.S. dollars (the "New Notes Offering"). The Tender Offer Consideration for any and all of the Notes, applicable accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from the last interest payment date of the Notes to, but not including, the Settlement Date for the Notes purchased in the Offer ("Accrued Interest"), as applicable, and all related fees and expenses are expected to be funded by the concurrent New Notes Offering. The Offer is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions as more fully described under the heading "The Offer—Conditions to the Offer" in the Offer to Purchase, including, among other things, the successful completion of the New Notes Offering on terms satisfactory to us on or prior to the Acceptance Date (the "Financing Condition"). Notes that are accepted in the Offer will be purchased, retired and cancelled by us and will no longer remain outstanding obligations of ours.
Details of the Offer
The Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 20, 2022, unless the Offer is extended or earlier terminated (the "Expiration Time"). Tendered Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 20, 2022, or if the Offer is extended, the 10th business day after the commencement of the Offer (the "Withdrawal Time"), but not thereafter, except as required by applicable law as described in the Offer to Purchase. Notes tendered pursuant to the Offer may also be withdrawn at any time after the 60th business day after commencement of the Offer if for any reason the Offer has not been consummated within 60 business days of commencement.
For a Holder who holds Notes through DTC to validly tender Notes pursuant to the Offer, an Agent's Message and any other required documents must be received by the Tender Agent at or prior to the Expiration Time or, if pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures, at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 24, 2022 (the "Guaranteed Delivery Time").
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Tender Offer Documents, Holders who (i) validly tender Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time (and do not validly withdraw such Notes at or prior to the Withdrawal Time) or (ii) deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (or comply with ATOP procedures applicable to guaranteed delivery) and all other required documents at or prior to the Expiration Time and validly tender their Notes at or prior to the Guaranteed Delivery Time pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures, and, in each case, whose Notes are accepted for purchase by us, will receive the applicable Tender Offer Consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which will be payable in cash. We will accept and pay for all validly tendered and not validly withdrawn Notes.
The Tender Offer Consideration payable for the Notes will be a price per $1,000 principal amount of Notes that is accepted for purchase equal to an amount determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the applicable Fixed Spread for the Notes specified in the Offer to Purchase plus the yield to maturity on the U.S. Treasury Reference Security based on the applicable bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified in the Offer to Purchase at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Price Determination Date.
In addition to the applicable Tender Offer Consideration, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase by us will be paid the Accrued Interest. Interest on the Notes will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Offer, including those tendered through the guaranteed delivery procedures.
The Offer is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, the Financing Condition, and certain customary conditions. Subject to applicable law and limitations described in the Offer to Purchase, we may waive any of the conditions in our sole discretion.
Our obligation to accept and pay for Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn is conditioned on each of (i) the Financing Condition and (ii) the General Conditions having been satisfied.
We intend to issue a redemption notice for any remaining outstanding 2022 Notes that have not been validly tendered and accepted for payment in the Offer at the "make-whole" redemption price set forth in the terms and conditions of the 2022 Notes. In the case of the 2023 Notes, we do not presently intend, but reserve the right, to acquire any 2023 Notes that are not purchased pursuant to the Offer through the optional redemption provisions of the 2023 Notes or otherwise. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption or an obligation to issue a notice of redemption for any Notes.
For further details on the procedures for tendering the Notes, please refer to the Offer to Purchase, including the procedures set out under the heading "The Offer—Procedures for Tendering Notes" in the Offer to Purchase.
We have retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC ("Morgan Stanley") to act as the Dealer Manager in connection with the Offer (the "Dealer Manager"). Questions regarding terms and conditions of the Offer should be directed to Morgan Stanley at 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, Attention: Liability Management Group or at (212) 761-1057 (collect) or (800) 624-1808 (toll free).
D.F. King has been appointed as information agent and tender agent (the "Information Agent and Tender Agent") in connection with the Offer. Questions or requests for assistance in connection with the Offer, or for additional copies of the Tender Offer Documents, may be directed to the Information Agent and Tender Agent at (212) 269-5550 for banks and brokers or (866) 207-3648 for holders (toll free), or via e-mail at PayPal@dfking.com. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offer. The Tender Offer Documents can be accessed at the Offer Website: www.dfking.com/PayPal.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, not to purchase any Notes or to extend, re-open, withdraw or terminate the Offer and to amend or waive any of the terms and conditions of the Offer in any manner, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Holders are advised to read carefully the Offer to Purchase for full details of and information on the procedures for participating in the Offer.
Holders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold the Notes when such intermediary would require to receive instructions from a Holder in order for that the Holder to be able to participate in the Offer before the deadline specified above. The deadline set by any such intermediary may be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified above.
All documentation relating to the Offer, including the Offer to Purchase, together with any updates, are available from the Information Agent and Tender Agent, the contact details for whom are set out below. Holders are urged to contact the Information Agent and Tender Agent for the relevant announcements relating to the Offer. In addition, all documentation relating to the Offer to Purchase, together with any updates, will be available via the Offer Website: www.dfking.com/PayPal.
DISCLAIMER This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Offer to Purchase. This announcement and the Offer to Purchase contain important information which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Offer. You are recommended to seek your own financial, legal and tax advice, including as to any tax consequences, immediately from your broker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant or other independent financial or legal adviser. Any individual or company whose Notes are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company or other nominee or intermediary must contact such entity if it wishes to participate in the Offer.
None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Tender Agent or the Information Agent or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliates makes any recommendation as to whether or not Holders should tender their Notes in the Offer.
None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Tender Agent or the Information Agent or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliates assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information concerning the Company, the Notes, or the Offer contained in this announcement or in the Offer to Purchase. None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Tender Agent, the Information Agent or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliates is acting for any Holder, or will be responsible to any Holder for providing any protections which would be afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to the Offer, and accordingly none of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Trustee, the Paying Agent, the Tender Agent, the Information Agent or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliates assumes any responsibility for any failure by the Company to disclose information with regard to the Company or Notes which is material in the context of the Offer and which is not otherwise publicly available.
General
This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any Notes or any other securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. The Offer is not being made to Holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction that would permit the possession, circulation or distribution of either this announcement, the Offer to Purchase or any material relating to us or the Notes in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, neither this announcement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offer may be distributed or published, in or from any such country or jurisdiction, except in compliance with any applicable rules or regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.
The distribution of this announcement and the Offer to Purchase in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement or the Offer to Purchase comes are required by us, the Dealer Manager, the Information Agent and Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions.
Neither this announcement nor the Offer to Purchase, or the electronic transmission thereof, as applicable, constitutes an offer to sell or buy any of the new notes pursuant to the New Notes Offering, a solicitation for acceptance of the Offer, or a notice of redemption under the indenture governing the Notes. The distribution of this announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. We are not aware of any jurisdiction where the making of the Offer is not in compliance with applicable law. If we become aware of any such jurisdiction, we will make a good faith effort to comply with applicable law or seek to have such law declared inapplicable to the Offer. If, after such good faith effort, we cannot comply with any such law, the Offer will not be made to (nor will tenders be accepted from or on behalf of) Holders residing in such jurisdiction. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer and the Dealer Manager or any of their respective affiliates is such a licensed broker or dealer in any such jurisdiction, the Offer shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Manager or such affiliate (as the case may be) on behalf of the Company in such jurisdiction.
Each Holder participating in the Offer will give certain representations in respect of the jurisdictions referred to above and generally as set out herein. Any tender of Notes pursuant to the Offer from a Holder that is unable to make these representations will not be accepted. Each of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Tender Agent and Information Agent reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to investigate, in relation to any tender of Notes pursuant to the Offer, whether any such representation given by a Holder is correct and, if such investigation is undertaken and as a result the Company determines (for any reason) that such representation is not correct, such tender shall not be accepted.
About PayPal
PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering 429 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
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BEIRUT (AP) — An international human rights group called Monday on the United Nations to ensure that countries hosting its climate conference commit to meeting human rights standards after it documented instances of repression against environmental groups in Egypt, the host of COP27 later this year.
Human Rights Watch said in a report based on interviews with more than a dozen academics, scientists and activists that government restrictions amount to a violation of basic human rights and throw into question the Egyptian government’s ability to meet basic climate commitments.
Egypt’s government has engaged in a widespread crackdown on dissent in recent years that has detained thousands, many without trial, according to rights groups. Under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, Egypt has also intimidated activists and new laws have practically barred many civil society organizations from operating.
“The world needs more climate activism, not less, and there can be no such effective activism when the government treats civic groups as a threat, not an asset,” said Richard Pearshouse, environment director at Human Rights Watch, in the report. “The UN Framework Convention member states and the Secretariat should press the Egyptian government to make sure environmental groups feel it is safe to engage in and beyond the COP.”
Egypt’s human rights record is coming under scrutiny as the country prepares to host the international conference aimed at slowing climate change through coordinated global action.
In July, several dozen organizations called on Egypt to end its crackdown and allow people to exercise freedom of expression ahead of the summit.
In a joint statement signed by 36 groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, they expressed concern that Egypt will largely keep in place its prohibition on protests during the conference in November.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, who is also the president-designate of the next annual Conference of the Parties, told The Associated Press in a May interview that a facility is being developed next to the conference venue where demonstrations can take place. He also said activists would be given access, as is customary, to negotiations in the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh. He did not elaborate on whether protests would be allowed elsewhere.
An Egyptian government media officer did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Monday report from Human Rights Watch. The UN office responsible for overseeing the climate conference, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the right’s group’s call.
All of those interviewed for the report spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal, the group said, and six declined to speak at all. Those who spoke described harassment by authorities, obstruction, and a “general atmosphere of fear” in the country and said they were wary of voicing opinions that could be seen as critical even during the UN-led conference.
Some described a partial opening in government policy for environmental campaigns in the run-up to the summit, but only for initiatives deemed to be compatible with authorities’ aims, like trash collection. They said speaking up about the country’s use of coal, and mega-infrastructure projects such as the construction of a new administrative capital, are deemed too risky of issues to tackle.
Some expressed hope that this year’s conference could be a chance to try to raise awareness of the free-speech environment that has existed inside Egypt for years.
“There can be no improvement in the environmental situation without improvement in freedom of expression and the overall human rights situation,” one person was quoted as saying in the HRW report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-rights-group-egypt-stifles-environmental-work-ahead-of-cop/ | 2022-09-12T23:53:33Z |
BREA, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ("Envista") today announced that the company will participate in William Blair Emerging Technologies in Dental Care Virtual Conference on Tuesday, May 17th from 7:00 – 7:45 AM PT.
Investors will be able to access any applicable recordings through Envista's Investor Relations website under the subheading Events and Presentations.
About Envista Holdings Corporation
Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, DEXIS, Ormco, and Kerr united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a broad range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.
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Cue Health Drafted as a Presenting Sponsor of MLB's Friday Night Baseball Games on Apple TV+
NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cue Health Inc. ("Cue") (Nasdaq: HLTH), a healthcare technology company, and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced a national partnership that expands Cue's support of the league-wide COVID-19 testing program. As MLB's trusted at-home testing solution, Cue will provide Major League Clubs as well as the MLB league office with its integrated care platform, featuring both the portable and reusable Cue Health Monitoring System (Reader) and the most accurate* COVID-19 self-test.
Cue's molecular test uses nucleic acid amplification technology (NAAT) to provide lab-quality results directly to connected mobile devices in 20 minutes. Cue can detect all known COVID-19 variants of concern and can be used on people ages 2 years and over, with or without symptoms.
This new partnership also designates Cue as a presenting sponsor of "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+(r).
"Major League Baseball, like other world-class organizations, continues to turn to Cue for testing when the stakes are high and when accuracy, speed, and reliability cannot be compromised," said Ayub Khattak, co-founder and CEO of Cue Health. "During their 2022 season, we will once again serve as MLB's trusted at-home COVID-19 testing platform, providing the league with Cue's actionable health information in real-time so players, teams, umpires, and officials can have the highest degree of confidence in the safety of their sport."
"After a great experience with Cue Health during the 2021 season and Postseason, we are thrilled to expand our utilization of the Cue platform and fully integrate the solution into our health and safety protocols for the 2022 season," said Jon Coyles, MLB Vice President, Drug, Health and Safety Programs. "We are highly confident that the speed, accuracy and portability of Cue's COVID-19 self-test will help maximize our ability to successfully and safely complete the 2022 season as scheduled, and protect the health of our players and staff at our facilities, as well as their family members at home."
"Friday Night Baseball" games will be available to anyone with internet access across devices where Apple TV+ can be found, including on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K and HD, and on tv.apple.com, along with smart TVs, gaming consoles, and cable set-top boxes. "Friday Night Baseball" will include live pre- and postgame shows, and will be available on Apple TV+ in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, and for a limited time, without the need for a subscription.
"Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ will provide an exciting viewing experience for fans. Partnering with MLB is another great opportunity for Cue Health to show millions of baseball fans why our smart device for your health is a game-changer," added Nitin Duggal, Chief Marketing Officer of Cue Health.
MLB's selection of Cue's cutting-edge healthcare technology demonstrates the league's continued commitment to organizational health and wellness and to protecting its key constituents during the pandemic while ensuring continuity of games. Together with Cue, MLB is able to take its health and wellness beyond Club facilities and ballparks into the homes of players and staff, while maintaining connectivity through the Cue Integrated Care Platform and Cue Dashboard.
In addition to MLB, Cue provides tests to other world-class organizations including Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Google, and the National Basketball Association (NBA), among many others. Looking ahead, Cue is working on new diagnostic tests, all of which will be compatible with the reusable Cue Health Monitoring System (Cue Reader).
*Based on clinical study results submitted to the U.S. FDA for other EUA molecular home tests.
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.
About MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball's business, marketing and community relations endeavors. MLB has consistently been the most-attended sport in North America and registered records in games and minutes watched this season on MLB.TV. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.
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Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements". The words, without limitation, "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these or similar identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those related to the expected future diagnostic test menu and the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 29, 2022. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the current expectations of Cue's management team and speak only as of the date hereof, and Cue specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
These products have not been FDA cleared or approved; but have been authorized by FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). These products have been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. The emergency use of these products is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.
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K-State women’s basketball adds transfer from LSU
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State women’s basketball is continuing to round out its roster heading into the 2022-23 season.
On Tuesday, head coach Jeff Mittie announced Sarah Shematsi has transferred to the Wildcats from LSU. Shematsi, a forward from Annecy, France, played the last two years at LSU.
“Sarah brings athleticism and a good all-around game to our roster,” said Mittie about K-State’s latest addition. “She shoots the three with excellent range and has been a winner her entire collegiate career. We are excited about her being a Wildcat this season.”
Prior to her time at LSU, Shematsi played two seasons at South Plains College in Texas. Shematsi helped the Texans to a 33-1 overall record and the number two seed in the 2020 NJCAA National Tournament before it was halted by the pandemic.
The Wildcats enter the 2022-23 season two wins shy of 1,000 in its program history. Mittie will begin the 2022-23 season one victory shy of 600 in his coaching career and five wins short of 150 during his time in Manhattan.
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Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett -- along with his key coalition ally Foreign Minister Yair Lapid -- has agreed to submit a bill to dissolve parliament. This would trigger a general election later in the year.
A short statement from the Prime Minister's Office said the move came "after attempts to stabilize the coalition had been exhausted."
A bill would be submitted to parliament at some point next week, the statement added.
If it is passed, Lapid will be set to take over from Bennett as Prime Minister, in line with the original coalition agreement struck last year.
Among other things, that would mean Lapid would be Israel's leader for the planned visit of US President Joe Biden next month.
The election would be the fifth in Israel in under four years.
The Bennett-Lapid government has been in power for just over a year, and was formed from a coalition of eight parties stretching across the political spectrum, including for the first time an Arab party, led by Mansour Abbas.
However, recent weeks have seen a number of members of the coalition either quitting, or threatening to quit, leaving the government without a majority in parliament to pass legislation.
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CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is proud to bring together sarcoidosis patients, caregivers, and family and friends at the Third Annual Global Virtual Patient Summit: Unveiling Possibilities. This summit is the world's largest virtual sarcoidosis patient event. This year's summit takes place Saturday, July 30th - Sunday, July 31st from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT (9:00 am - 6:00 pm ET) and will, for the first time, be presented in both English and Spanish. Live Spanish translations will be available. This event is made possible by our generous sponsors, including our Platinum Sponsor, aTyr Pharma Inc.
"This extraordinary global event gives us the ability to bring together patients, caregivers, clinicians, corporate, and non-profit partners to explore up-to-date research, clinical practices, and living with sarcoidosis," said Mary McGowan, CEO of FSR. "This year we are proud to have even more engagement from clinics and hospital partners as we offer stimulating networking opportunities."
Unveiling Possibilities will bring connection, expertise, and shared experiences to all impacted by sarcoidosis. Attendees have the ability to choose between educational tracks for those newly diagnosed and those living with long-term sarcoidosis. The summit also offers engaging networking and discussion opportunities, including open chat rooms and guided talks, exhibitor booths featuring the latest in sarcoidosis news, including FSR Global Sarcoidosis Alliance Clinics, and engaging breakout sessions.
Learn and ask questions from global experts who will host sessions on the different manifestations of sarcoidosis, discover life hacks to gain insights and tools to support the sarcoidosis journey, and participate in sessions such as Anti-inflammatory diet, Fatigue Management, and Understanding Steroids and Sarcoidosis Treatment.
To learn more about this event, please visit stopsarcoidosis.org/summit-2022.
Early bird pricing and scholarships available through July 8, 2022.
Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is an inflammatory disease of unknown cause characterized by the formation of granulomas—tiny clumps of inflammatory cells—in one or more organs of the body. Approximately 5-10% of all patients diagnosed will suffer from advanced sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis affects the lungs in approximately 90% of cases, but it can affect almost any organ in the body and in more advanced or chronic cases can impact multiple organs at the same time. Despite increasing advances in research, sarcoidosis remains difficult to diagnose with limited treatment options and no known cure.
Established in 2000, The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving care for sarcoidosis patients. Since inception, FSR has fostered over $6 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts and has worked diligently to provide resources to thousands. For more information and to join our community, visit www.stopsarcoidosis.org
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BALTIMORE, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JACS Solutions, a global provider of custom mobility solutions for industrial and enterprise Internet-of-Things applications, is now a member of the National Spectrum Consortium.
The National Spectrum Consortium was established to provide the U.S. government direct access to over 440 members of industries and academic organizations who work with systems, sub-systems, components, and spectrum technology. The consortium seeks to deliver insights and breakthroughs in spectrum-using capabilities including machine learning, smart technologies, and next generation radio access networks.
Members obtain greater visibility into government needs and priorities and have the opportunity to secure funding to conduct R&D and deliver prototypes for DoD contracts. To become a member of the consortium, organizations must complete an application process and achieve the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
"We are very excited to bring expertise in custom connected devices, IoT, 5G technologies, and LTE to U.S. Federal Government customers and our NSC partners. JACS is honored to be a part of the NSC and to do our part in support of the DoD and other federal agencies," said Patrick Herwig, General Manager for public sector sales and operations at JACS Solutions.
The National Spectrum Consortium is a research and development organization that incubates new technologies to revolutionize the way in which spectrum is utilized. Their technologists, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, and program managers work with their counterparts in government to solve the toughest problems facing the nation with regard to spectrum and spectrum-enabled technologies, providing the DoD and other customers with spectrum superiority.
JACS Solutions Inc. is a global provider of custom mobility solutions for industrial and enterprise Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. JACS partners with clients to design, manufacture, and deploy connected devices and integrated solutions that make essential business operations smarter, more reliable, and more efficient by reducing risks and vulnerabilities that are inherent with off-the-shelf, consumer-grade products.
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired Inotiv securities between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/notv.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges the Defendants made false and/or misleading statements that misrepresented and failed to disclose the following adverse facts pertaining to the Company's business, operations, and prospects, which were known to Defendants or recklessly disregarded by them. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Envigo and the Company's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the AWA; (2) Envigo and the Company's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and the Company did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, the Company was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) the Company did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) 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.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/notv or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Inotiv you have until August 22, 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.
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KRMA rolls out its offering to Fortune 1000 companies and entrepreneurs focused on making a difference in the world
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KRMA is the latest venture launched by Los Angeles based entrepreneur Morgan Harris. The KRMA agency division is built to be a best in class software development and creative powerhouse. With a specific emphasis on delivering high-impact campaigns underpinned by data science, the team at KRMA is taking their deep expertise to the start-up world by helping young entrepreneurs turn their digital dreams into reality. "After 3 successful exits, I know how challenging it can be for an entrepreneur to get out of the gate quickly. The reality is if they aren't able to move fast, there is a chance someone else gets to market first. KRMA Labs is designed to supercharge the gap that exists between product ideation and reality through mentorship, rapid prototyping and software development," says Morgan Harris, CEO of KRMA.
The brainchild of Morgan Harris and Shaun Collins, both formerly of award-winning digital creative agency HYFN, and most recently AI powered Video Intelligence Platform TONIK+, KRMA Labs focuses on software development for cause-based initiatives. "The team is passionate about using decades of combined experience to make a difference in the lives of up and coming entrepreneurs and also the world. We have a chance to do something amazing for humankind with our collective abilities and we are incredibly excited to have it all come together," says KRMA Chief Technology Officer, Shaun Collins.
Also joining the executive team at KRMA are industry veterans and former HYFN colleagues Kim Howe and Scott Mallone. Kim brings over 20 years of digital delivery experience to the team and will serve as Chief Operating Officer of KRMA. Mallone currently serves as head of Venice based content studio Durable Connect and will act as Chief Creative Officer at KRMA. "We are putting the band back together and finishing what we started years ago at HYFN. The digital ecosystem needs an injection of good and KRMA is here to deliver. I couldn't ask for a better founding team." says Harris.
The team at KRMA have defined their careers executing digital campaigns for some of the largest brands in the world, including Nike, Coca-Cola, and Disney. KRMA delivers Creative and Technology at the highest level, underpinned by Data Science for maximum performance.
Beautiful product design and rapid prototyping. Sophisticated software and application development. AI/ML and the latest Web3 technologies. Full-scale content production and media execution. The storied team at KRMA has done it all in digital and we are proud to call our clients lifelong partners.
KRMA Labs works with a select group of entrepreneurs who are focused on cause-based tech initiatives. We use our deep creative and software expertise to turn dreams into reality.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyview On the Hudson today announces it has tapped AKAM as its new property management team. AKAM, a leading residential property management company serving New York and South Florida for nearly four decades, is now the top choice in management for properties within the coveted Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale.
New Riverdale properties now under management include Skyview On The Hudson, a three-tower complex located at 5700, 5800, and 5900 Arlington Avenue and several other prestigious properties in the area. These new additions join AKAM's existing Riverdale buildings, making AKAM the leader in residential unit count within Riverdale.
"AKAM is elevating the bar for property management, recognized for our hospitality-driven approach service which is unique for this industry," said Michael Rogoff, President of AKAM. "Riverdale is the ultimate balance between urban and suburban living. We look forward to bringing our boutique sensibility with big capabilities to these incredible communities, and further enhancing them with services that combine the best of both worlds"
With attention to every detail, AKAM brings a rare combination of expertise and innovation to every property. Their entire portfolio consists of over 60,000 residential units spanning 300+ premier buildings in the crucial real estate markets including condominiums, co-ops, HOAs, rentals, condo-hotel hybrids, and new developments of all sizes. AKAM has also introduced a new suite of specialized services that are above and beyond industry standard - this includes a very focused and novel approach to traditional services that encompass a five-star hospitality experience as well as more remarkable specialty offerings in design, architecture, sustainability, finance, investment, management and more.
For more information about AKAM, please visit www.akam.com or call 212-986-0001
About AKAM
Established in 1983 on the premise of shifting the mindset within the industry, AKAM is one of the leading property management firms serving the New York region and South Florida, recognized for their highly personalized, attentive, hospitality-led service designed for an enriched residential experience. AKAM's work is supported by deep knowledge and expertise in the field, and best-in-class talent in hospitality, management, finance & planning, architecture, and related disciplines to elevate and enhance the value of your real estate asset. Powered by state-of-the-art technology, and the culture that nurtures and empowers excellence, AKAM seeks to maintain and build upon its definitive leadership in the management space while transforming the future of the industry at large.
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- New ultra premium car and EV mobility brand AEHRATM adds further talent and experience to existing highly accomplished design team
- Appointments bolster AEHRA's mission to redefine the automotive travelling experience by exploiting EV platform technology and setting new standards in emotional design and aerodynamic efficiency
- Alessandro Salvagnin and Marco Quamori named Senior Designers
- Salvagnin's previous roles include Lamborghini Design Manager and Transportation Design Professor at SPD Milan
- Marco Quamori relinquishes role as Exterior Designer at Italdesign
- Two initial AEHRA models – an elegant SUV and a sophisticated Sedan – to be revealed later this year, with first customer deliveries in 2025
MILAN, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AEHRA, a new global ultra premium electric automotive brand, has announced the appointment of two additional key personnel to its design department. The new signings bolster AEHRA's formidable design resources and further strengthens the company's vision to synthesize the elegance of Italian design, global engineering, and American customer service with the future of EV monobodied manufacturing.
Prior to its launch in June 2022, AEHRA had already secured the services of Filippo Perini, former Chief Designer at Lamborghini, as Chief Design Officer, and Alessandro Serra, former Lamborghini Head of Exterior Design, as Head of Design. The AEHRA design team has now been strengthened further with the appointment of two Senior Designers, Alessandro Salvagnin and Marco Quamori.
With degrees in engineering and design, Alessandro Salvagnin brings almost two decades of experience delivering visionary mobility concepts to production reality. He joins AEHRA from Lamborghini, where he was Design Manager, thus reuniting with Filippo Perini and Alessandro Serra. Salvagnin also served as Transportation Design Professor at Milan SPD (School Polytechnic of Design).
Commenting on his appointment, Alessandro Salvagnin, AEHRA Senior Designer, said: "The automotive industry is undergoing a revolution in electric vehicle mobility technology, yet virtually all emerging designs are the product of legacy ICE era thinking. As a startup with an agile mindset, AEHRA has the freedom, passion, and talent to unlock the full design potential afforded by cutting-edge EV platform technology in a manner not yet seen before, and that is tremendously exciting."
Marco Quamori joins AEHRA as Senior Designer from Italdesign, where he was Exterior Designer. Having developed a passion for drawing cars as a child, Quamori graduated with an MA in Transportation and Automobile Design.
Commenting on his appointment, Marco Quamori, AEHRA Senior Designer, said: "To work on something as unique and beautiful as what AEHRA will deliver, and to have the opportunity to collaborate with the company's exceptional design talent, under the guidance of Filippo Perini is beyond perfect for me."
Commenting on the latest appointments, AEHRA Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hazim Nada, said: "I am delighted to welcome Alessandro and Marco to AEHRA. Both have exemplary reputations within the global automotive design industry. Having shared AEHRA's unique vision to synthesize the elegance of Italian design, global engineering, and American customer service with the future of EV monobodied manufacturing with Alessandro and Marco, it is clear both are enthused with the energy and passion to help deliver it. I am honored that prodigious talents have once again chosen to relinquish key positions to join AEHRA on its journey to create and deliver vehicles that redefine the ultra premium EV sector."
With substantial private funding in place, AEHRA has established a clear roadmap to deliver its unique, transformative business model. The Italian-based brand will unveil the design and names of its elegant SUV and a sophisticated Sedan later this year, with deliveries expected to start in 2025. A strategic model roll out is planned for key markets, including North America, Europe, China, and the Gulf States.
For more information on AEHRA and to register interest in one of their forthcoming models, see www.aehra.com.
ABOUT AEHRA
AEHRA has been created to deliver a step-change in the design, customer, and ownership experience of ultra premium electric vehicles (EVs). Headquartered in Milan, AEHRA is a privately funded global company that disrupts the existing automotive ecosystem by distilling the values of Italian design, world-class engineering and American customer service to leverage the advantages of next-generation EV powertrain packaging and technology.
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Using their own history as inspiration, Mignon Faget's hot new Summer Collection brings pearls, bronze, and colorful fun to summertime jewelry.
NEW ORLEANS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Like a box of old photographs or a bag of shells taken from the beach years ago, we look back fondly on our memories as we move forward in creating new ones," says Marketing Manager, Sophia Perlander. The new Summer Collection pays tribute to past Mignon Faget Collections with a modern gaze into their loud, bright future ahead.
The design house of Mignon Faget has always taken inspiration from the world around us. Whether it be from the historical New Orleans architecture or from the jasmine vines that line the wrought iron fences. The 2022 Summer Collection looks back at both archived and recent designs to create familiar yet contemporary pieces. It also pays homage to Mignon herself from images taken from a 1980s commercial shot on the Barrier Islands, which have since lined the walls of their longtime production house on Magazine Street. The new campaign ties together the idea that the designs are timeless, just as Mignon has always created them to be. Infusing the pieces with vibrant colors of turquoise, fuchsia, and bronze and pairing those with uniquely shaped pearls and stones, generates the feeling of renewal within the collection.
The vibrant colors are consistent throughout the strands, however, just like shells, each individual jewel is unique. Blending rare silhouettes of pearls like blister, baroque, biwa, potato and peanut with various gemstones and "rondelles" makes each necklace a one and only. These designs were created to be the perfect addition to brighten up anyone's light and airy attire for summer.
Following suit from the Spring Collection, the Summer Collection continues to lead Mignon Faget into a newer and brighter light. The jewels, along with the brand, have become timeless stamps on their collector's lives and proceed to evolve with life's changes.
About Mignon Faget
For over 50 years, the design house of Mignon Faget has handcrafted jewelry inspired by the scenery around its home of New Orleans. Mignon Faget artisans are influenced by the city's streets that are lined with wild jasmine, wrought iron balconies, and the sparkling night sky. Never shying away from standing out, Mignon Faget is preparing to withstand the test of time
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Vanuatu on Wednesday for talks as he continued his regional island-hopping tour two days after failing to ink an ambitious deal with 10 South Pacific nations.
While Wang didn’t manage to get consensus on the multilateral security and economic plan at a meeting in Fiji after several nations voiced concerns, he has been notching up smaller wins by signing bilateral agreements with many of the countries he’s been visiting.
China and the Pacific countries haven’t so far made the details of those deals public.
Wang arrived in Vanuatu from Tonga, where he signed a number of deals with Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni on everything from disaster management to a royal tomb improvement project.
His tour comes amid growing international concerns about Beijing’s military ambitions and pursuit of natural resources in the region.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the U.S. as well as its allies and partners in the Pacific had made clear their concerns about China’s “opaque, shadowy deals.”
Price said he’d seen reports of regional and international media being blocked or encountering significant obstacles when attempting to cover Wang’s tour.
China says that cooperation between Beijing and the island nations has been expanding in a development that’s welcomed by those countries and builds on a long tradition of China helping developing nations.
Wang’s eight-nation tour continues through Saturday. In addition to Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu, Wang has visited the Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Samoa. He also plans to visit Papua New Guinea and East Timor. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/chinese-foreign-ministers-pacific-tour-continues-in-vanuatu/ | 2022-06-02T02:02:56Z |
Accomplished Ed Tech CEO to Continue Advancing APUS' Mission of Making
Higher Education More Affordable and Accessible
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuno Fernandes officially assumed the presidency of American Public University System (APUS) today following an event with faculty, staff and guests at the university's Finance Center in Charles Town. Mr. Fernandes, APUS's fifth president, brings deep experience aligned with APUS's mission to educate adult learners of all backgrounds.
"I am both humbled and honored to serve the exceptional students at this remarkable University and I look forward to working closely with our faculty and staff as we continue to build upon APUS's proud legacy," said Mr. Fernandes.
Serving previously as President and CEO of Ilumno, Latin America's largest online program manager (in number of managed students), Mr. Fernandes led successful initiatives to improve student retention, student satisfaction, graduation rates and brand reputation at Ilumno's owned and partner universities. He also helped position the company's former and current partner institutions as leaders in expanding access to quality higher education and in becoming the dominant online market players in seven countries.
"We're excited about our bright future with Nuno Fernandes at the helm," said Frank Ball, APUS Board of Trustees Chairman, who led the national search process. "We're confident that his leadership and expertise will help us continue making online higher education more accessible to adult learners."
Mr. Fernandes' start is another milestone for APUS which, as a large employer in Jefferson County (W.V.), has:
- Over 200 online degree and certificate programs offered through American Military University and American Public University.
- Approximately 86,600 adult learners*
- Over 123,000 alumni worldwide*
- Approximately 1,780 full time and part-time faculty**
- A local workforce of approximately 710 faculty and staff members living in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.**
Mr. Fernandes takes over for Acting President Dr. Kate Zatz, who also served as a member of the Board of Trustees for 18 years, more than half of which was as Board Chairwoman. APUS is grateful for Dr. Zatz's leadership and significant contributions.
Mr. Fernandes holds a Master of Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Porto in Portugal. He has also participated in several executive education programs at Harvard Business School and Carnegie Mellon University, among others.
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers accessible and affordable online higher education to adult learners of all backgrounds. APUS, a five-time recipient of Online Learning Consortium's (OLC) Effective Practice Award, offers more than 200 online degree and certificate programs through American Public University as well as American Military University, the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans.*** With over 123,000 alumni worldwide, APUS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
*As of June 30, 2022.
**As of Dec. 31, 2021.
**Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
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PR Director, APEI
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Gas station manager fired for 69 cent gas error
RANCHO CORDONA, Calif. (KOVR) - An error at the pumps in California that left customers calling friends and family to fill up fast, left one gas station manager without a job.
“Well, it was a mistake that I did,” John Szczecina said.
Szczecina is the gas station manager at the Shell gas station in Rancho Cordova, California. Over the weekend, he accidentally put a decimal in the wrong spot and began selling the $6.99 gas for just 69 cents.
“And I put all three prices on except the diesel. But the last one kind of didn’t go, you know, right,” he said.
After he gave hundreds of drivers an opportunity to save on premium-grade gasoline, people started posting the low price on social media and calling friends and family.
And the lines formed fast to take advantage of the accidental bargain.
“And I thought, ‘This is a nightmare,’” he said.
But Szczecina doesn’t fault the customers for spreading the news, saying he would’ve done the same thing.
He was fired on Monday for the mistake. Now his family has started to GoFundMe for him with the goal of raising $16,000 the gas station lost in revenue and paying it back.
They’re worried besides being fired, he could be sued.
However, business attorney Craig Zimmerman said employees are protected from liability in cases like this, where they make mistakes performing normal job duties.
“The only way he would be responsible, absent a written agreement, is if he was acting outside the scope of his employment,” he said. “For instance, if his boss said whatever you do, don’t ever set the price on that gas pump. And then he did.”
In the meantime, Szczecina has taken responsibility for his mistake.
“So I just took responsibility for it,” he said. “And I said, ‘Yeah, it’s my fault.’”
The last time gas prices on average were 69 cents a gallon was in 1978.
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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Given the recent world-renowned success of Focus Plus+ by ClariGenZ - http://clarigenz.com - the company is excited to reveal the details behind its main active ingredient, BioCitroid™.
What is it? How does it work? Is it safe?
BioCitroid, the primary ingredient in Focus Plus+ is a patent-pending extract derived from the terpenes in the outer peel of a rare east asian strain of blood orange fruit. It was first isolated and discovered by world renowned cancer doctor, Dr. V. Rao Emandi, MD, founder of Boston Neuro Pain and Psych, which serves over 25,000 patients a year.
BioCitroid is extracted via cyclic terpene assembly, a proprietary process using heat and pressure in the presence of a catalyst to delicately isolate organic molecules. This process is outrageously expensive, as the patent pending machinery alone costs over $5 million, with the BioCitroid costing around $53,000 a pound to produce. This is why BioCitroid is commonly referred to as "Nootropic Gold" - it costs more per pound than gold to produce; making it one of the most sought after ingredients on the planet now.
At low levels, (less than 10mg) BioCitroid has an appetite suppression effect, making it great for individuals who fast. But according to studies and researchers at Boston Neuro, at higher dosages (30mg+), BioCitroid™ creates a breakthrough brain technology but it is as safe as the citrus fruit from which it is extracted. Upon ingestion, BioCitroid™ triggers an almost immediate brain chemical cocktail of dopamine, acetylcholine, serotonin, epinephrine & norepinephrine.
These five intelligence hormones enhance the frontal cortex function of your brain - the area that plays vital roles in memory, attention, motivation and manages higher level executive functions to help you achieve your goals faster and easier. As a result, in just 30 minutes, BioCitroid provides unparalleled focus, concentration, driven motivation and creativity, locking you into your "flow state" for up to 6 hours. All without the side effects of medications like Adderall.
"Whether you're solving problems at the office or in school, knocking out your to-do list in half the time or dominating the competition on the field it gives you that missing spark you've been needing. Chemically speaking, you actually become "smarter". No other nootropic in the world even comes close to this level of impact. And because there are no stimulants to spike up your central nervous system like medications or caffeine, there's no rise in blood pressure, heart rate, insomnia or any other nasty side effects commonly associated with stimulants and amphetamines," says Dr. V. Rao Emandi.
It also passes all WADA and athlete-specific drug tests, so you can be certain it's 100% safe and natural. With thousands of happy customers, from CEOs & their teams, to working moms & students, to elite athletes, BioCitriod breakthrough brain technology is taking the world by storm.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The NFL Draft is getting closer and closer and the time is now for you to start planning out your trip to Frisco to partake in the Dallas Cowboys’ Draft Party at The Star in Frisco.
On Thursday, April 28 the Cowboys will be throwing an NFL Draft party at the Tostitos Championship Plaza. The action gets started at 6 p.m. and there will be player autograph opportunities, live entertainment, giveaways, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, activities for kids and more!
On Friday, April 29 it’ll be Draft Night Out at The Star District where families can enjoy a night out with a free youth camp and draft weekend specialty menus at participating restaurants around The Star.
Last but not least, on Saturday, April 30, there will be a Draft Day 5K at The Star from 9-11 a.m. After that, The Star Draft Fest at The Star District will get under from 11-5 p.m. where attendees can experience the NFL Draft with drink specials, live music, games, giveaways and more.
You can get the full details and all the information you’ll need to plan out your NFL Draft Weekend here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/cowboys-hosting-nfl-draft-party-at-the-star-in-frisco-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ | 2022-04-14T18:39:10Z |
The new induced pluripotent porcine stem cell line (iPS) enables the company to continue diversifying its species portfolio and accelerate its market readiness for cultured pork production
REHOVOT, Israel, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH) (formerly MeaTech 3D: $MITC), an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultured meat industry, is pleased to announce that it will begin developing cultured pork products from a new line of iPS porcine cells.
The new stem cell line was derived from sampled cells that were reprogrammed back into an embryonic-like pluripotent state. This enables one cell bank to become an unlimited and highly scalable source for developing any type of muscle or fat cells for cultured meat production.
Steakholder Foods has partnered with a leading iPS cell line provider in order to shorten its development timeline for structured pork products, such as bacon, pork chops and ham. Through a unique process of cell cultivation and 3D bioprinting, the company expects to achieve the taste, texture and mouthfeel of conventional pork.
Steakholder Foods' proprietary 3D-bioprinting technology can produce structured meat with any muscle-to-fat ratio at an industrial rate of production and with pinpoint precision based on any desired shape, width or design.
Steakholder Foods will also produce ground pork products and pork biomass as an ingredient for hybrid food products, such as meatballs.
Steakholder Foods' venture into cultured pork adds to the company's already diverse product development activities which include cultured beef, chicken, fish, and seafood.
Arik Kaufman, Steakholder Foods' Chief Executive Officer & Founder: "We are very excited to be adding porcine to our portfolio of species. Pork has tremendous market potential being that it is widely recognized as the most popular meat in the world."
About Steakholder Foods
Steakholder Foods Ltd., formerly MeaTech 3D Ltd., is an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultured meat revolution. The company initiated activities in 2019 and is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker "STKH" (formally MITC). Steakholder Foods maintains facilities in Rehovot, Israel and Antwerp, Belgium and is in the process of expanding activities to the US.
The company is developing a slaughter-free solution for producing a variety of beef, chicken, pork, and seafood products — both as raw materials and whole cuts — as an alternative to industrialized farming and fishing. With its membership in the UN Global Compact, Steakholder Foods is committed to act in support of issues embodied in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which include strengthening food security, decreasing carbon footprint, and conserving water and land resources.
For more information, please visit: https://steakholderfoods.com
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Who’s who: Meet the Murdoch Family
By Beth Marengo and Samaria Parker, CNN
Over the past 70 years, media mogul Rupert Murdoch built a small Australian family newspaper company into arguably the most powerful conservative media empire in history. With a market cap of $13.50 billion, News Corp is one of the most influential companies on the planet.
The story behind the ruthless business tactics, political maneuvering and dynastic family battles that have gone into the making of this media powerhouse would be perfect fodder for one of the News Corp news outlets or TV channels, if it were not about Rupert himself. Now, as the seemingly invincible figure advances into his nineties, speculation through the worlds of business, politics and entertainment about who will succeed him as the leader of News Corp has reached a fever pitch.
Here’s a look at who’s who in the potential line of succession and the wider Murdoch clan.
Patriarch
Rupert Murdoch
Australian-born Rupert Murdoch, 91, is the media magnate who grew the small newspaper company he inherited from his father in 1952 into News Corporation, Ltd., the multi-billion dollar global media empire with a presence in cable, film, television, internet, satellite, sports, publishing and other fields. At different points the conglomerate has included the newspapers News of the World, the Sun, the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal; Twentieth Century Fox film studio; the Fox Broadcasting network; Fox News Channel; HarperCollins publishing, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Murdoch has been married four times and fathered six children over the course of his seven-decades long career. Several of Murdoch’s children have followed him into the family business. Murdoch’s penchant for pitting the siblings against each other in a years’ long competition to see who will succeed him as head of News Corp is widely believed to be the inspiration for the popular HBO series, “Succession.”
Murdoch’s ruthlessness extends far beyond his family circle. Early in his career he developed the tactic of confronting competition by buying them or running them out of business. Dealings at his British tabloid papers came under scrutiny in 2011 when it was discovered reporters were hacking the phones of royals, celebrities, and crime victims to get their stories. The Murdoch family brand made headlines again when Fox News Channel CEO Roger Ailes was forced to resign amid sexual harassment allegations in 2016.
Murdoch still holds the top post at News Corp, the second incarnation of the now defunct News Corporation which broke up into two companies in 2013. It is unclear who will lead the company when he passes.
Potential Heirs
Lachlan Murdoch
Lachlan Murdoch, 50, is Rupert Murdoch’s oldest son with his second wife, Anna. He began learning the family business at a young age through internships at his father’s media outlets. He rose quickly through the executive ranks and by 1997 had become chairman and chief executive of News Ltd. At the time, his father described Lachlan as his heir apparent, “the first among equals.” His ascension continued smoothly until 2005. That year, Lachlan abruptly quit his executive positions at News Corporation after a battle with Ailes over the direction of the cable news network — effectively taking himself off the heir apparent track. Lachlan then launched his own investment company, Illyria Pty, in Australia. After an extended absence, Lachlan returned to the family business in 2014 and resumed his position as a potential heir to the empire, becoming CEO of Fox Broadcasting and executive chairman at 21st Century Fox. Shortly after, Lachlan’s younger brother James was tapped to be CEO of 21st Century Fox in a power-sharing experiment orchestrated by Rupert between the brothers. The experiment proved unsuccessful, and Rupert sold 21st Century Fox to Disney in 2019. Lachlan now holds the roles of executive chair and CEO of Fox Corporation and co-chairman of News Corp, as well as executive chairman of NOVA Entertainment, an Australian media company.
James Murdoch
James Murdoch, 49, is Rupert Murdoch’s fourth child and second son with his second wife, Anna. James’ early career choices was at odds with his father’s conservative newspaper empire. He dropped out of Harvard in 1995 to start his own hip-hop record label, Rawkus Records. After several years, he transitioned into executive roles within News Corporation and assumed the role of corporate company man. After Lachlan quit Fox in 2005, James was increasingly seen as the new heir apparent to his father.
In 2007, James became chairman of BSkyB. In 2011, he was named deputy COO of News Corporation, and chairman and CEO of News International. But as James was climbing to new heights within the empire, the company became engulfed in scandal when investigators and journalists discovered staff at some Murdoch tabloids in Britain had been hacking the phones of public figures and crime victims to get their stories. James was forced to step down as chairman of BSkyB as a result.
After several years hiatus, he rejoined the family business, eventually becoming chairman of Sky and CEO of 21st Century Fox, co-leading the company with older brother Lachlan, who served as executive chairman. The joint leadership arrangement didn’t work out, and James left 21st Century Fox in 2019 when the company was sold to Disney, and then left Sky when majority control was acquired by Comcast. Long known as the lone liberal of the Murdoch clan, James’ political differences with his family came to a head and he resigned from the board of News Corp in 2020, writing at the time, “My resignation is due to disagreements over certain editorial content published by the Company’s news outlets and certain other strategic decisions.”
Elisabeth Murdoch
Elisabeth Murdoch, 53, is Rupert Murdoch’s second child, the first he had with second wife Anna Murdoch. Elisabeth began her training in the family business early with internships and entry level jobs at Murdoch properties. In 1996 she became managing director of Sky Networks at BSkyB. But several years later she was passed over for the role of chief executive at Sky.
Rupert considers Elisabeth to be most like him, but he has been more dismissive of her attempts to take the throne, saying at one point she’d have to figure out how many children she wanted to have before planning further advancement at the company. In 2000 she left the family business and went on to found Shine, one of the UK’s biggest independent production companies with shows like “The Biggest Loser,” “Master Chef,” and “History Cold Case.”
When News Corporation acquired Shine in 2011, Elisabeth attempted to take a seat on the News Corporation board, but scrutiny over the phone hacking scandal prevented that from happening. She left Shine after a merger with two other production companies. In 2019 she established a new production company, Sister, and in 2021 Sister funded the opening of a London branch of Ghetto Film School, a non-profit program geared toward introducing young people of color to the entertainment industry.
Wives
Patricia Booker
Rupert Murdoch and his first wife, Patricia Booker, a former department store model and flight attendant, married in 1956. She gave birth to his first child, a daughter named Prudence, two years later. The marriage lasted 11 years; they divorced in 1967.
Anna Murdoch
Rupert met Anna Torv at his newspaper The Daily Mirror, in Sydney, where she was working as a reporter. A few months after his divorce from Patricia, Rupert and Anna married. They had three children together, Elisabeth, Lachlan and James, now the main contenders to be heir of the Murdoch empire. Over the years Anna published several novels, one of which featured a family that bore a striking resemblance to her own. She spent three decades raising their family and acting as Rupert’s loyal partner on the world stage. In the mid-1990’s, as Rupert approached conventional retirement age, Anna hoped his relentless drive to build the empire would subside, and he’d spend more time with her enjoying their golden years. Rupert was completely opposed to that idea. The disagreement led to an irreconcilable rift, and the two divorced in 1999, after 31 years of marriage.
Wendi Deng
Deng, 53, Rupert Murdoch’s third wife, is mother of his two youngest children Grace Murdoch, 20, and Chloe Murdoch, 18. Wendi met Rupert when she was working at his Star TV network in Hong Kong. The up-and-comer immediately charmed the media mogul; one former colleague said, “She was always someone who was going to do well. We just didn’t realize how well.” They married in June 1999, two years after meeting and only 17 days after Rupert’s divorce with his second wife Anna was finalized. Wendi grew to be one of Rupert’s closest advisers and confidantes, but his older children opposed the marriage and viewed Wendi as a potential competitor for control of the Murdoch empire. But after 14 years the marriage fell apart amid allegations of Wendi’s infidelity, on which she has declined to comment.
Jerry Hall
Former supermodel and ex-girlfriend of rock star Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall married Rupert Murdoch in 2016 when she was 59 and he was 85. The grown Murdoch children genuinely like Jerry and approved of the union, very different circumstances from his marriage to Wendi Deng. The London wedding was a joyful family affair and presented a rare moment of solidarity among the Murdoch clan.
Other Children
Prudence Macleod
Prudence Macleod is Rupert’s oldest child from his first marriage to Patricia Booker. Prudence never showed much of an interest in running the family business, so she has largely stayed out of the succession battle that has ensnared her siblings Elisabeth, Lachlan and James. She has held different positions at News Corporation throughout her career and currently sits on the board of Times Newspapers, Ltd. She also has a voting share in the Murdoch family trust.
Grace Murdoch & Chloe Murdoch
Grace, 20, and Chloe, 18, are Murdoch’s two youngest children from his marriage to Wendi Deng. They spent their childhoods shuttling between the family properties in New York, Los Angeles and Arizona and luxe vacation destinations around the globe. Both attended the prestigious Brearley School in Manhattan. Grace has now moved on to Yale University while Chloe studies at Stanford. The youngest Murdochs have non-voting shares in the Murdoch family trust, which positions them, along with their older half-siblings, to inherit billions.
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MONTREAL, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ovivo Inc. ("Ovivo"), a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wastech Controls & Engineering, LLC ("Wastech").
Founded in 1987 by Mr. Paul Nicolas and located in Chatsworth, California, Wastech has become a nationally recognized process system integrator, offering complete facility equipment design and manufacturing, after-sale support and automation solutions in the areas of chemical handling, water and wastewater treatment. With over 1,500 installed systems, Wastech has specialized in turn-key packaged systems for industrial wastewater treatment applications for numerous industrial markets, including biotech, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, microelectronics and metal.
The integration of Wastech will enhance Ovivo's systems offering in the US electronics market, as well as create cross-selling opportunities in other markets through Wastech's well established client base. As part of Ovivo, Wastech will operate under its own brand name and will continue be led by Mr. Paul Nicolas as President and Mr. Serge Saatejian as Vice President.
"Wastech's recognized line of products, engineering excellence, diversified client base and strong entrepreneurial history will fit very well under Ovivo. One of our key long-term objectives is to grow our presence in industrial water and wastewater markets in North America and Wastech is a great addition towards this strategic goal. We intend to leverage Wastech's engineering and manufacturing capabilities and its customer relations in growing markets such as biopharma and food & beverage. We will provide Wastech with access to our technologies, international platform and resources to accelerate its growth as part of Ovivo,'' said Marc Barbeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ovivo.
"As founder and proud team member of Wastech, it was crucial for me to find the next best owner for the company and Ovivo's unique approach and entrepreneurial culture were a perfect fit for Wastech in order to pursue its legacy and support its growth in the future. I am very proud of the strong reputation we have built at Wastech over the years as a reliable wastewater solutions provider to our customers and I am delighted to continue this journey as part of the Ovivo family for the next chapter in the history of the company,'' says Paul Nicolas, founder, former owner and President of Wastech.
Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets, and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable.
Ovivo operates an integrated global platform in 18 countries and employs more than 1,100 worldwide experts in water treatment. Ovivo is owned by German SKion Water GmbH, a global technology and solution provider as well as plant manufacturer, in both municipal and industrial water and wastewater technology. SKion Water is a subsidiary of German entrepreneur Susanne Klatten's investment holding SKion GmbH.
For more information about Ovivo, visit the website www.ovivowater.com.
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Having allergies or asthma may raise risk of heart disease, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
If you have a history of asthma or allergies, you may be at increased risk of developing high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, new research finds.
Adults between the ages of 18 and 57 who have suffered from an allergic disorder had a higher risk of high blood pressure, according to the research, which will be presented at the American College of Cardiology and Korean Society of Cardiology’s spring conference in Gyeongju, South Korea.
The highest risk for high blood pressure was found among people with asthma, researchers said.
High blood pressure and cholesterol, along with a lack of exercise, obesity, diabetes, smoking and a family history of cardiovascular issues, are all key contributors to heart disease, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Asthma highest risk
Previous studies have also found a correlation between allergic disorders and heart disease, but the link was controversial, the researchers said. In this latest research, scientists tested their hypothesis using data on over 10,000 people with allergies who participated in the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, a government-led survey of the United States population.
Each person had asthma or at least one allergic disorder, such as a respiratory, food or skin allergy.
In addition to the risk for high blood pressure, the research also found a higher risk for coronary heart disease for people between the ages of 39 and 57 with allergies. Coronary heart disease occurs when plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Based on their findings, researcher encouraged clinicians to add a cardiovascular risk assessment to clinical examinations of people with asthma and allergies.
“For patients with allergic disorders, routine evaluation of blood pressure and routine examination for coronary heart disease should be given by clinicians to ensure early treatments are given to those with hypertension or coronary heart disease,” said lead study author Yang Guo, a postdoctoral researcher at Peking University Shenzhen Hospital in China, in a statement.
‘Question is why’
While prior research has shown a connection between having allergies and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, “the question is why?” said pulmonologist Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California.
“We can’t really show causality, but science does show it’s connected to pro-inflammatory mediators, things that trigger inflammation in the body,” said Dasputa, who was not involved in the study.
Histamines, for example, boost blood flow into the area the allergen attacks, which causes the immune system to send antibodies, thus triggering inflammation. That’s why many allergy medications are antihistamines, designed to counter that inflammatory response.
Although inflammation is the body’s way of fighting pathogens, an overactive or long-lasting response is an underlying factor in many chronic diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Antihistamines constrict blood flow, as can other over-the-counter allergy medications such as those that contain the “letter D, which is pseudoephedrine,” Dasgupta said. “Those narrow the blood vessels not only in the nose but the rest of the body, which can lead to high blood pressure and an increased heart rate.”
Other medications can also have a negative effect on the cardiovascular system, including steroids often prescribed for asthma attacks and emergencies, Dasgupta said.
“Steroids increase blood pressure, they increase blood sugar and both high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels are very important risk factors for coronary artery disease and stroke,” he said. “They can also cause weight gain, which is another risk factor.”
Add all of this to other triggers of chronic inflammation in the body — such as sugar, highly processed and fried foods, stress, poor sleep, a lack of exercise and pollution, to name a few — the answer “could be multifactorial — the immune response, medications and all these things put together,” Dasgupta said.
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Biden to deliver keynote at United We Stand summit
(Gray News) - President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the United We Stand Summit on Thursday at the White House.
According to the White House, the summit is designed to “counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety.”
The White House said it is spotlighting “a whole-of-society response” to address hate-fueled violence, uniting efforts of the federal government, civic, faith, philanthropic and business leaders.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the summit earlier in the day, saying in part, “I strongly believe no one should ever be made to fight alone, not on this. We must stand together. Students, parents, educators, faith leaders, business leaders and law enforcement officials, and we must clearly say that a harm against any one of us is a harm against all of us.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — May the Fourth is a special day for so many as it is Star Wars Day, but did you know the beloved cinematic universe also shares the day with a popular breakfast drink?
That’s right, Wednesday, May 4 is National Orange Juice Day.
Whether you’re wanting to freshly squeeze it at home, buy it from the store or even head out to a restaurant to get some delicious orange juice there’s plenty of reason to celebrate one of citrus’ shining stars.
Wondering who’s got the best OJ in town? We were too, and checked out Yelp’s list of the best freshly squeezed orange juice around Dallas:
- Juiceland
- Maple Leaf Diner, located in North Dallas
- The Juice Bar
- Dallas Farmers market, located in Downtown
- The Original Pancake House, located in North Dallas
- Benny’s Bagels Lakewood, located in Lakewood
- Awake
- La Duni Latin Cafe
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Raleigh police shoot man suspected of using Molotov cocktails to set cars on fire and threaten an officer
By Andy Rose, CNN
A man who allegedly used incendiary devices to set police cars on fire at a North Carolina police station was killed after he also threatened an officer with one of the devices, the Raleigh police chief said.
“The individual was using incendiary weapons that we believe to be Molotov cocktails,” Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson said in a news conference Saturday night.
The chief said two police vehicles were “engulfed in flames.”
Patterson said one of the devices was thrown at an officer, and at that point, four officers opened fire. The suspect, who was hit multiple times, was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, said Patterson. His name was not immediately released.
In keeping with Raleigh police policy on officer-involved shootings, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation will conduct an independent investigation. Patterson said the incident was captured on multiple surveillance and body-worn cameras, which are being reviewed by investigators.
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Epicenter a close second again after frustrating Preakness
By NOAH TRISTER
AP Sports Writer
BALTIMORE (AP) — Epicenter became the first horse since Bodemeister in 2012 to be the runner-up in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Each loss carried its own type of frustration. In the Derby, Epicenter ran a big race but was passed by 80-1 longshot Rich Strike at the end. At the Preakness, Early Voting was the horse to catch. Epicenter couldn’t quite do it. Early voting won by 1 1/4 lengths. Epicenter was the 6-5 favorite, but a poor start left trainer Steven Asmussen’s colt with too much to do. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/21/epicenter-a-close-second-again-after-frustrating-preakness/ | 2022-05-22T05:51:43Z |
Delta, Fastenal rise; JPMorgan Chase, NanoString fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Delta, Fastenal rise; JPMorgan Chase, NanoString fall.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Delta, Fastenal rise; JPMorgan Chase, NanoString fall. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/13/delta-fastenal-rise-jpmorgan-chase-nanostring-fall/ | 2022-04-13T21:01:08Z |
EMERALD ISLE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business North Carolina is pleased to announce the 2022 North Carolina Best Employers annual list. TransImpact once again earned a place in the large company division.
"Today employers are appropriately being challenged to up their game," said Berkley Stafford, TransImpact CEO. "I'm grateful to our leadership team and our employees for working together to elevate TransImpact as a positive career destination for talented people."
To determine winners, Business North Carolina partnered with marketing research firm, DataJoe (www.datajoe.com), who conducts Best Employer campaigns on behalf of publishers across the nation. Employee surveys were distributed to all companies that applied, covering issues such as organization health, engagement, leadership, work – life balance, training, pay, benefits, and corporate social responsibility. Using DataJoe's proprietary algorithm, surveys were analyzed to determine the winning companies.
"Our Best Employers Program is tremendously important to our magazine. We know that those who are honored contribute greatly to North Carolina and our economy," said Ben Kinney, publisher of Business North Carolina. "The participation in this program continues to grow."
An awards gala will conclude this year's program on Thursday, October 20th at Grandover Resort in Greensboro.
ABOUT Business North Carolina magazine: We cover one very special place, this state, and its economy, which is as diverse as the people who call it home. We produce quality, in-depth journalism, digging behind the scenes, producing stories and information that is current, thorough, and enlightens and entertains our readers. In the boardroom or on the factory floor, we seek to show not only trends and events but the human face of commerce. Business North Carolina magazine delivers qualified business owners, C-level and top senior executives at your fingertips.
TransImpact saves companies money by taking cost out of the supply chain. Recognized for our parcel contract negotiation expertise, we have the best decision intelligence technology and the most experienced team to negotiate the strongest parcel discounts available. Our demand planning platform provides an industry leading 255 forecast models that give clients the optimum option for inventory management. We tie it all together with the most advanced business intelligence platform that delivers superior decision-making ability for overall margin improvement. With the combination of highly intelligent decision-support technology and the market expertise of our people, we are relentless in driving bottom-line impact and turning our clients into raving fans. TransImpact.com
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) between August 12, 2021 and March 1, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 16, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius 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 Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4162 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 16, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Celsius had improperly recorded expenses for non-cash share-based compensation for second and third quarters of 2021; (2) as a result, Celsius's financial statements for those periods would be restated, including to report a net loss for the third quarter of 2021; (3) there was a material weakness in Celsius's internal controls over financial reporting; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Celsius's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4162 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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ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Strider struggled to understand why his Braves teammates started talking to him about John Smoltz when he completed the eighth inning against Colorado.
The rookie had no idea he broke an Atlanta record held by the Hall of Famer.
Strider struck out 16 batters — the most by any Braves pitcher since the team moved to Atlanta in 1966 — while allowing two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night.
Strider fanned his last two batters with two runners on base in the eighth — with his fastball still hitting 98 mph — to complete his masterful 106-pitch outing.
“I lost track after five (innings),” said Strider of his strikeout count. Teammate Kyle Wright filled in the rookie about the record.
“I came out of the game and Kyle was telling me something about John Smoltz or whatever. It didn’t make any sense,” Strider said.
Finally, Strider was made to understand.
“It’s pretty wild, the guys who’ve thrown in this organization, it’s a long, incredible list,” Strider said. “I’m just grateful to be here and having success.”
Austin Riley and rookie Michael Harris II hit solo home runs for Atlanta.
Strider threw only 42 pitches threw his first four innings, setting a pace that allowed him to log his longest career start. He did not walk a batter.
Smoltz struck out 15 in a game twice — against Montreal on May 24, 1992 and against the New York Mets on April 10, 2005. Hall of Famer Warren Spahn holds the overall Braves record with 18 strikeouts against the Chicago Cubs on June 14, 1952, when the team played in Boston.
Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth for his 31st save in 36 chances.
The Braves won two of three against Colorado and remained three games behind the NL East-leading New York Mets.
Strider (9-4) was dominant in extending the Rockies’ road woes. Colorado fell to 20-44 away from Coors Field, a .313 winning percentage that ranks last in the majors. The right-hander struck out the side in the second and seventh innings.
Strider lasted only four innings and had five walks in the Braves’ 6-2 win at Colorado on June 4. This time, the rookie had far better control.
“It’s plus velocity and I felt like one thing he was able to do better tonight was throw his slider more effectively,” Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon said. “I think that’s kind of what made him better tonight. It looked like he settled in and had a very good feel for that slider.”
Strider’s previous high was 13 strikeouts in a 13-1 win over Philadelphia on Aug. 2.
Strider retired Colorado’s first 12 hitters before C.J. Cron lofted a soft single into right field to lead off the fifth. He didn’t allow another hit until Michael Toglia’s single to right with one out in the eighth.
Elias Díaz then reached when first baseman Matt Olson was charged with an error after missing shortstop Dansby Swanson’s throw, leaving runners on first and third. Swanson struck out Elehuris Montero and then fanned Sean Bouchard — both of whom whiffed on sliders — to polish off his gem.
Braves manager Brian Snitker said Strider inspired comparisons to former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel, now with the Dodgers, in spring training.
“Now he looks more like Tom Seaver,” Snitker said.
KUHL FADES IN FIFTH
Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl (6-8) allowed three runs on five hits, including two homers and one walk in 4 2/3 innings. Kuhl recorded his first four outs on strikeouts but left the game after giving up two runs in the fifth, including Dansby Swanson’s run-scoring single.
STRIDER’S STRIKEOUTS
Making only his 30th career appearance and 17th start, Strider posted his fifth career game with at least 10 strikeouts. He has won his last three decisions and has shown no signs of fading late in the season. He began the year in Atlanta’s bullpen.
Strider set a Braves single-game rookie record for strikeouts, the most for any pitcher in the majors since Colorado’s John Gray had 16 while shutting out San Diego on Sept. 17, 2016.
Strider’s performance tied for the second-most strikeouts without a walk by a rookie. The Cubs’ Kerry Wood had 20 Ks and no free passes against the Houston Astros on May 6, 1998.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rockies: OF Yonathan Daza (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque. … RHP Chad Smith and IF Alan Trejo were recalled from Albuquerque.
Braves: 2B Ozzie Albies (broken left foot) had no hits in four at-bats as he began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. … RHP Mike Soroka (right Achilles tendon) was reinstated from the injury list and optioned to Gwinnett, where he is scheduled to make his fourth rehab start on Friday. … IF Orlando Arcia (strained left hamstring) was activated from the IL after missing 20 games. … RHP Jesse Chavez, claimed off waivers from the Angels on Tuesday, was activated.
UP NEXT
Rockies: LHP Kyle Freeland (7-9, 4.88 ERA) is scheduled to face Reds RHP Luis Cessa (3-2, 5.36) in Friday night’s opener of a three-game series at Cincinnati.
Braves: RHP Charlie Morton (6-5 4.10) will look to improve his career 10-5 record and 4.08 ERA against Miami when he faces Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (12-6, 2.13). Alcantara is 4-1 with a 1.74 ERA in nine career starts against the Braves, including a 2-0 mark in five starts at Truist Park.
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Gale Primary Sources Recognized for Innovation in Library Reference for Second Consecutive Year
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, is thrilled to announce that its Political Extremism and Radicalism series has been named the best Library Reference or Educational Database of 2022 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world. This marks the second consecutive year that a Gale Primary Sources archive has won a CODiE award in the best Library Reference or Educational Database category.
"We are honored to have Political Extremism and Radicalism recognized as a CODiE award winner," said Terry Robinson, senior vice president of Gale global academic. "Our mission is to empower the discovery of knowledge and insights and this recognition is further confirmation of the innovation and value Gale Primary Sources brings to enriching the research experience for students and faculty."
Political Extremism and Radicalism is an award-winning archive series available on the Gale Primary Sources platform that provides insight on unorthodox groups and movements from both the right and left of the political spectrum through providing digital access to rare, hard-to-find primary sources supporting the study of activism, cultural studies, political science, policy studies, gender studies, sexuality, race, religion, civil rights and many other related areas of research. Scholars and researchers can analyze the rhetoric, ideology and evolution of fringe, right and left-wing groups to better understand their impact on today's mainstream politics as well as broader society.
"The 2022 EdTech CODiE Award winners exemplify the outstanding products, services and overall innovation that enables learners of all types to connect with educators and educational materials," said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. "We are so proud to recognize this year's honorees – the best of the best – that provide solutions to many of the critical challenges facing learners today – from access and equity, to personalized and tailored learning and beyond. Congratulations to all of this year's CODiE Award winners!"
For more information on the Political Extremism and Radicalism series, visit its webpage.
The full list of winning products can be found at: https://www.siia.net/2022-codie-ed-tech-winners/.
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Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, Hematology and Oncology Medical Expert, Rhodes Scholar and Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Recently Joined All Blue as Medical Advisor
All Blue Urges Zymeworks Board to Engage with All Blue on Its Compelling $10.50 Per Share Acquisition Proposal, Consistent with the Board's Fiduciary Duties
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All Blue Capital ("AB"), a global investment firm, today announced that Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, recently joined AB as Medical Advisor.
As a Pulitzer Prize winning author, Rhodes Scholar and recipient of the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award conferred by the Government of India, Dr. Mukherjee would apply his extensive medical expertise as a member of the Zymeworks (NYSE: ZYME) Board of Directors following a successful completion of AB's proposed $10.50 per share in cash acquisition of Zymeworks.
Dr. Mukherjee's arrival follows that of Dr. Alan Barge, the oncology and biopharmaceutical drug development expert who recently joined AB as Oncology Drug Development Advisor. It is expected that Dr. Mukherjee and Dr. Barge would both serve on Zymeworks' Board following the completion of the proposed acquisition.
Matt Novak, Managing Partner, All Blue Capital, said, "Dr. Mukherjee is a renowned physician, professor and author who has made countless contributions to better understanding the science of cancer and developing therapies. We believe that he will offer tremendous value in helping to correct many of the missteps that have recently plagued Zymeworks to the detriment of its shareholders."
Dr. Mukherjee joined the faculty at the Columbia University Medical Center as an assistant professor in 2009. Before that, he was affiliated with the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He has worked as the Plummer Visiting Professor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, the Joseph Garland lecturer at the Massachusetts Medical Society, and an honorary visiting professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
From 2003 to 2006, Dr. Mukherjee trained in oncology as a Fellow at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (under Harvard Medical School) in Boston, Massachusetts. Between 2000 and 2003, he worked as a resident in internal medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2000, Dr. Mukherjee attended Harvard Medical School, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Mukherjee won a Rhodes Scholarship for doctoral research at Magdalen College, University of Oxford.
In 2011, Dr. Mukherjee's book, "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer," won multiple, notable literary prizes, including the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction and the Guardian First Book Award, among others.
"Zymeworks has great potential to play an important role in the continued development of critical oncology and biopharmaceutical drugs. I strongly believe that we can take the necessary steps to help turnaround Zymeworks, while also advancing therapies to help combat cancer," said Dr. Mukherjee.
AB also announced today that it sent a letter to the Zymeworks Board urging it to respond to AB's April 28, 2022 proposal to acquire 100% of the outstanding common shares of the Company for $10.50 per share in cash. As outlined in the letter, the Board's continued silence and procrastination fits into an unfortunate pattern that has resulted from multiple attempts by AB to offer a constructive voice to the Company on matters that ultimately led to extreme value erosion.
Mr. Novak continued, "The Zymeworks Board's continued refusal to engage with All Blue on its acquisition proposal is surprising and disappointing. As a significant Zymeworks investor, we believe that Zymeworks shareholders deserve better than the consistent value destruction they have suffered. We continue to believe that our proposal would deliver compelling and immediate value to Zymeworks shareholders, and we would expect the Board to promptly engage with us to discuss the proposed transaction."
The letter states that AB maintains its belief that the Zymeworks Board should not continue to delay and obfuscate, but rather, should engage immediately with AB to discuss the proposal, in satisfaction of its fiduciary duties. The letter reiterates that if the Board continues to refuse to engage expeditiously and in good faith, AB expects to take action to protect shareholder interests, including taking the proposal directly to Zymeworks' shareholders.
The full content of AB's letter to the Zymeworks Board of Directors, dated May 19, 2022, is set forth below.
VIA EMAIL
Board of Directors
Zymeworks Inc.
540-1385 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9
Dear Members of the Board of Directors:
We are writing as a follow-up to our April 28, 2022 letter, in which we proposed to acquire 100% of the outstanding common shares of the Company for $10.50 per share in cash.
We have yet to receive a response from the Company to our proposal. Needless to say, the Board's lack of interest is surprising and disappointing. Given the compelling and immediate value that our proposal represents for Zymeworks shareholders, we would expect the Board to promptly engage with us to discuss the proposed transaction. Contrary to statements made by the Company on the May 4 2022 earnings call, our proposal is formal and requires timely review and response by the Board, in satisfaction of its fiduciary duties. We would also note that we have heard from multiple shareholders since we publicly announced our proposal, all of whom have expressed the view that a transaction based on the terms of our proposal would be highly attractive.
The Board's continued silence and procrastination fits into an unfortunate pattern. We have previously reached out multiple times in attempts to be a constructive voice for the Company, and the Board has refused to engage with us on any of the issues that we have raised.
On January 24, 2022, we approached the Board to express our concerns about the extreme value erosion that had resulted from many missteps and poor decisions by the Company. These included a number of missed deadlines that were publicly articulated in press releases, poorly executed conference calls, and confusing and mixed public messaging. In addition, we shared our concern over the Board's willingness to forgo proper corporate governance protocols to elect Kenneth Galbraith as both CEO and Chair of the Board. We did not receive a response to any of these concerns.
Two days later, on January 26, 2022, we approached the Board to express concern regarding the Company's plan for a public capital raise on terms that we believe were highly dilutive and contrary to the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. We had previously proposed to provide an equity financing solution to the Company, along with two alternative financing proposals, all of which were rejected without explanation.
Shortly thereafter, on February 4, 2022, after speaking with several other shareholders who were equally unhappy with the Company's decisions, we sent the Board a formal letter regarding these matters. However, we did not receive a response to this letter.
We would like to reiterate that, as a significant investor in the Company, we believe that Zymeworks shareholders deserve better than the consistent value destruction they have suffered. We urge the Board to work with us in good faith to maximize value for all Zymeworks stockholders. We remain confident in our ability to move quickly and efficiently toward consummating a transaction.
We sincerely hope the Board will not continue to delay and obfuscate and will engage with us immediately to discuss our proposal. We look forward to receiving a prompt response. As we stated in our April 28, 2022 letter, if the Board refuses to engage with us expeditiously and in good faith, we expect to take action to protect shareholder interests, including taking our proposal directly to Zymeworks' shareholders.
Sincerely,
Matthew Novak
Managing Partner
ALL BLUE FALCONS FZE
About All Blue
AB is a global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, blockchain and hedge funds. Leveraging the strength of the team's global presence and through its strategic network of partners, AB is able to take advantage of differentiated investment opportunities across asset classes, industries and geographies. AB's focus on its core values of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and institutionalization has led to a history of delivering excellent risk-adjusted returns.
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This new solution from Predict Health and Rex Wallace Consulting helps Medicare Advantage plans better engage Dual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) members, meet the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and improve their market competitiveness
ARLINGTON, Va., August 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Predict Health, an innovative leader in building and maintaining Medicare member communities, in partnership with Rex Wallace Consulting, LLC (RWC), announced a new offering to help D-SNPs sustain a high-quality Enrollee Advisory Committee process for Medicare Advantage members.
Leading health plans are implementing streamlined processes to meet new CMS requirements to include enrollees in plan governance while improving plan performance. The requirement will become effective January 1, 2023. CMS estimates plans will spend $1 million on average to launch, manage and comply.
"Payers are committed to advancing care outcomes for their Medicare Advantage members consistent with CMS' requirements," said Predict Health CEO Shub Debgupta. "We have joined with leading carriers to deliver a proven approach to launch Enrollee Advisory Committees and drive plan performance. Our partnerships leverage a proven ability to identify, engage and reach varied Medicare members across any state, including hard-to-reach populations."
An appropriate process is expected to include -
- Program strategy and scope
- Representative participant identification
- Participant recruiting and engagement
- Meeting and member materials preparation
- Virtual meeting and event execution
- In-person meeting and event execution
- Data collection and documentation
- Meeting agenda and strategy
- Meeting attendance management
- Analysis and insight
- Sustaining and improving events
- Improvement plans
"We are working with D-SNPs using a proven methodology to ensure the successful planning and implementation of the Enrollee Advisory Committees to meet plan goals," said RWC founder Rex Wallace. "Meeting CMS mandates will be a heavy lift that will further distinguish leading health plans. Predict Health is an innovative leader in building and maintaining Medicare member communities using a data-driven approach to recruit, engage, and improve member experience and retention. Together, we are answering the demand for a program built on a consistent record of translating member insights into actionable plan insights."
Enrollee Advisory Committee participants assist in reviewing health plan processes, programs, and plan design so plan leaders can continue to improve the member experience. Both members and caregivers are recruited to be part of this program.
"We are proud to work with RWC as leading experts in driving Stars, plan governance and member experience improvements at Medicare Advantage and dual plans," said Jeffrey Sopko of Predict Health. "We are bringing expertise achieving significant improvements in Star Ratings, member experience, and member retention."
About Rex Wallace Consulting, LLC
Rex Wallace Consulting, LLC works with health plans to create cultures of quality. Results are achieved through member, provider, employee engagement and operational excellence. Founder Rex Wallace brings deep expertise advancing Medicare Advantage plan performance, resulting in improved outcomes, experiences, and quality of life for members. Wallace is a senior advisor to McKinsey & Company and former Vice President, Integrated Member Experience at Cambia Health Solutions. Previous to this he served in leadership roles with Universal American, CIGNA, Marsh, Aon, and Wal-Mart's health benefits program.
About Predict Health
Predict Health is a deep technology analytics company that is transforming how U.S. seniors navigate and manage their healthcare experience with Medicare. Predict Health helps Medicare plans improve the member experience, grow their membership, retain and serve members longer. The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics to help insurers and their partners create high-value Medicare plans, improve Stars quality, attract and retain the best members, and create engaging member experiences that meet the needs of the increasingly technologically savvy and independent senior population. Predict Health also helps Medicare consumers get the most out of their coverage experience through the Wiser Medicare community and resources. Predict Health works with Medicare plans and their partners to help them better serve Medicare consumers and grow smartly. For more information, please contact Jeff.Sopko@PredictHealth.ai, visit our web page at www.predicthealth.ai and follow us via LinkedIn.
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Chris Parker appointed as Chief Business Officer
Lisa Alderson joins Adela's Board as Independent Director
Scientific Advisory Board comprising experts in cancer biology, machine learning, and cancer screening has been formed
TORONTO, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adela, Inc., focused on the detection of cancer and other high-morbidity, high-mortality conditions through a blood test, has made appointments to the Executive Team and Board of Directors that add to the deep industry and scientific expertise of the current team. The company has also formed a Scientific Advisory Board comprised of renowned scientists and clinicians.
"I am thrilled to welcome Chris Parker, Chief Business Officer to Adela's Executive Team," said Scott Bratman, Chief Executive Officer at Adela. "With the addition of Chris's leadership we are optimally positioned to pursue our ambitious goal of dramatically improving outcomes for people with cancer through improved detection and management."
Chris Parker joins Adela from Exact Sciences, where he served as Vice President, Business Development and was responsible for inorganic growth strategy. Prior to Exact Sciences, he was Chief Business officer at Cellular Dynamics International and has held leadership positions at Affymetrix and GE Health Care.
Lisa Alderson has joined Adela's Board as an Independent Director.
"Lisa is a seasoned leader and operator within the healthcare space who brings 20 years of experience building early-stage companies," said David Scheer, Chairman of Adela's Board of Directors. "Her experience will be invaluable to Adela as we advance the organization towards commercialization."
Lisa is the co-founder and CEO of Genome Medical, the leading genomic care delivery company enabling broad-based access to genomic medicine. Lisa previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of Invitae, and was also part of the start-up team at Genomic Health.
Lisa joins existing Board Directors: David Scheer; David Bonita, MD; Scott Bratman, MD, PhD; Paul Brown, PhD; Andrew ElBardissi, MD; Maneesh Jain, PhD; and Robert Weisskoff, PhD.
Adela has also formed a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) with deep expertise in cancer biology, machine learning, and cancer screening. The SAB is comprised of:
- Gary Bader, PhD, Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics at The Donnelly Centre at the University of Toronto.
- Sarah-Jane Dawson, MBBS, FRACP, PhD, Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Melbourne, Co-Head of the Cancer Biology & Therapeutics Program and Head of the Molecular Biomarkers & Translational Genomics Laboratory at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
- Brian Druker, MD, Director of the Knight Cancer Institute, Associate Dean for Oncology of the OHSU School of Medicine, and the JELD-WEN Chair of Leukemia Research.
- Allan Hackshaw, MSc, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology & Medical Statistics at University College London (UCL), and Director of the Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre.
- Sylvia K. Plevritis, MS, PhD, Professor and Chair of Biomedical Data Science, Professor of Radiology, and Program Director of the Biomedical Informatics Graduate Training Program at Stanford University.
- James Zou, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University and Chan-Zuckerberg Investigator.
The collective experience of this highly distinguished SAB will be instrumental to Adela's efforts to develop an industry-leading assay supported by robust and compelling clinical evidence.
About Adela
Adela is focused on the detection of cancer and other high-morbidity, high-mortality conditions through a routine blood test. The company's genome-wide methylome enrichment platform captures information from small quantities of cell-free DNA and applies machine learning to detect and classify underlying disease. The platform specifically isolates the highly-informative (methylated) regions of the genome through a high-affinity enrichment process, enabling it to more efficiently capture broad genomic information and preserve it during sequencing compared to other platforms that use enzymatic or chemical treatment (bisulfite conversion). The technology is initially being developed for use across the cancer continuum for detection, diagnosis, and management, and in the future will be applied to other conditions beyond cancer. Adela's investors are F-Prime Capital, OrbiMed, Deerfield Management, Decheng Capital, and RA Capital Management. Find more information at adelabio.com
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North Canton church creates 'Easter Walk'
NORTH CANTON – For many young families, Easter means bunnies and baskets filled with goodies.
But even Easter egg hunts have occasionally been known to devolve into a contact sport.
This year, Faith United Methodist Church at 300 Ninth St. NW is offering something a little different in the form of the "Easter Walk," an outdoor display that tells the Easter story in 16 stations.
"We're always looking for something interesting to do," said Kathy Schmucker, Faith UMC's director of spiritual formation. "It's a beautiful way to tell the Easter story."
The holiday display is based on the illustrated book "Twas the Morning of Easter" by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Elena Selivanova.
Schmucker said Zondervan Books gave her and Sandy Vaughn, a member of the spiritual formation ministry, permission to reproduce pages from the book to use as the stations.
"We have a high value for literacy," Schmucker said. "Anytime we can help folks engage in art and literacy, we'll do it."
The church recently concluded a months-long art exhibit, "Images of Jesus." It also has a Stations of the Cross display inside created by members.
More:North Canton church opens "Images of Jesus" art exhibit
Vaughn said the Easter Walk is open to the neighboring community, not just church members.
"We see a lot of people walking through the neighborhood," she said.
Schmucker noted that the Easter Walk ends at the church's Free Little Library located on the front lawn.
"We're just hoping that people will enjoy it and see it as an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy Easter," she said. "It's a way to exercise the body, the mind and the spirit. It's good for kids if all ages."
The Easter Walk will on display until Sunday, which is Easter. To learn more visit, www.myfaithunited.org/holy-week-and-easter.
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LAVAL, QC, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with several institutional investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 1,945,526 common shares (or common share equivalents) of the Company, and accompanying two series of warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,891,052 common shares per series of warrants, at an offering price of $2.57 per share and accompanying warrants in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Each series of warrants have an exercise price of $2.32 per share and are immediately exercisable upon issuance. One series of warrants will expire two years following the date of issuance and one series of warrants will expire five years following the date of issuance. The offering is expected to close on or about June 23, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and notification to the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq").
H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.
The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be $5 million, prior to deducting placement agent's fees and other offering expenses payable by Neptune and assuming none of the warrants issued in the offering are exercised for cash. Neptune intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
A registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-262411) relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, and was declared effective by the SEC on February 9, 2022. The offering of the securities will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC that forms a part of the registration statement. The offering is being made in the United States only and no securities will be offered in any jurisdiction of Canada or to, or for the benefit of, residents in any jurisdiction of Canada. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the securities being offered will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, by visiting the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10022, by email at placements@hcwco.com or by telephone at (212) 856-5711.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
For the purposes of TSX approval, the Company expects to rely on the exemption set forth in Section 602.1 of the TSX Company Manual available to "Eligible Interlisted Issuers", since the common shares are also listed on the Nasdaq and had less than 25% of the overall trading volume of its listed securities occurring on all Canadian marketplaces in the twelve months immediately preceding the date on which the application will be made to the TSX to approve the offering.
Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Neptune is a diversified health and wellness company with a mission to redefine health and wellness.
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws and Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of Neptune to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms "believes", "belief", "expects", "intends", "projects", "anticipates", "will", "should" or "plans" to be uncertain and forward-looking. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information" section contained in Neptune's latest Annual Information Form (the "AIF"), which also forms part of Neptune's latest annual report on Form 40-F, and which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Neptune does not undertake to update any such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation, statements about the expected closing of the offering; anticipated use of proceeds of the offering; the Company's ability to obtain the requisite approvals and confirmations noted herein; and other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in Neptune's public securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities commissions. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained in the AIF under "Risk Factors".
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A former Virginia police officer who testified against a friend and former supervisor he joined at the Capitol in the Jan. 6 insurrection avoided prison time on Tuesday for his role in it.
Former Rocky Mount Police Officer Jacob Fracker pleaded guilty to conspiring with his fellow officer to obstruct Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory over then-President Donald Trump and was sentenced to one year of probation, with 59 days in home confinement.
Prosecutors did not seek prison time for Fracker, pointing to his substantial cooperation and trial testimony against former Rocky Mount Police Sgt. Thomas Robertson. Fracker’s cooperation came at “great personal cost,” prosecutors said, noting that Robertson was not only Fracker’s colleague but also a father figure he sometimes referred to as “dad.”
Robertson, an Army veteran who was convicted by a jury of attacking the Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced last week to more than seven years behind bars. That matches the longest prison sentence so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
Fracker, a Marine Corps veteran, told jurors that Robertson had invited him to Washington, D.C., to see Trump speak. The two off-duty officers traveled to Washington in the morning with a third man and donned gas masks as they approached the Capitol and joined the mob of rioters.
During his sentencing hearing in federal court in Washington, Fracker apologized for his actions.
“Yes, I was there with someone else. Yes, I was there because I trusted him based on lies, but he didn’t tell me how to act that day. I acted on my own, and for that I apologize,” Fracker told the judge.
Prosecutors said they wouldn’t have known that Robertson destroyed two cellphones containing incriminating videos and photos taken on Jan. 6 without Fracker’s cooperation. His testimony also helped prosecutors “establish Robertson’s corrupt intent” to obstruct the congressional proceeding without having to rely on Robertson’s social media postings, prosecutors wrote.
Fracker is the first Jan. 6 defendant to be sentenced for a conspiracy conviction and the first defendant to be sentenced after getting a cooperation deal with prosecutors.
Rocky Mount, a town of roughly 5,000 residents about a four-hour drive southwest of Washington, fired Robertson and Fracker after the deadly riot.
Robertson and Fracker are among roughly 850 people who have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. More than 350 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor offenses, and more than 230 have been sentenced.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of C.H.I. Overhead Doors (C.H.I.) from KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) for $3.0 billion. C.H.I. is a leading manufacturer of overhead doors for residential and commercial markets in the United States and Canada.
"We are very excited to welcome our C.H.I. teammates to the Nucor team," said Leon Topalian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation. "They have built a tremendous business with strong growth prospects that is a natural fit with our capabilities. We look forward to working with their senior management team to execute the next phase of growth for C.H.I. and Nucor."
"For all C.H.I. teammates and dealer partners, the opportunity to be part of Nucor going forward offers great potential for continued growth, supply-chain continuity and new business collaboration," said Dave Bangert, who has served as CEO of C.H.I. since 2016 and will continue to lead the business. "This is an exciting day for everyone associated with C.H.I. as we aspire to be a vibrant member of the Nucor family living our collective culture."
C.H.I. manufactures overhead door products for the residential and commercial applications, as well as rolling steel and rubber doors for commercial and industrial customers. The company has approximately 800 teammates across two manufacturing plants in Arthur, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, and regional warehouses located in California, Colorado, New Hampshire and New Jersey.
Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of steel and steel products, with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Products produced include: carbon and alloy steel -- in bars, beams, sheet and plate; hollow structural section tubing; electrical conduit; steel racking; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal building systems; insulated metal panels; steel grating; and wire and wire mesh. Nucor, through The David J. Joseph Company, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and hot briquetted iron / direct reduced iron; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. Nucor is North America's largest recycler.
Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties which we expect will or may occur in the future and may impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. The words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "project," "may," "will," "should," "could" and similar expressions are intended to identify those forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's best judgment based on current information, and, although we base these statements on circumstances that we believe to be reasonable when made, there can be no assurance that future events will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking information. As such, the forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may vary materially from the projected results and expectations discussed in this news release. Factors that might cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) competitive pressure on sales and pricing, including pressure from imports and substitute materials; (2) U.S. and foreign trade policies affecting steel imports or exports; (3) the sensitivity of the results of our operations to prevailing market steel prices and changes in the supply and cost of raw materials, including pig iron, iron ore and scrap steel; (4) the availability and cost of electricity and natural gas, which could negatively affect our cost of steel production or result in a delay or cancellation of existing or future drilling within our natural gas drilling programs; (5) critical equipment failures and business interruptions; (6) market demand for steel products, which, in the case of many of our products, is driven by the level of nonresidential construction activity in the United States; (7) impairment in the recorded value of inventory, equity investments, fixed assets, goodwill or other long-lived assets; (8) uncertainties surrounding the global economy, including excess world capacity for steel production, inflation and interest rate changes; (9) fluctuations in currency conversion rates; (10) significant changes in laws or government regulations affecting environmental compliance, including legislation and regulations that result in greater regulation of greenhouse gas emissions that could increase our energy costs, capital expenditures and operating costs or cause one or more of our permits to be revoked or make it more difficult to obtain permit modifications; (11) the cyclical nature of the steel industry; (12) capital investments and their impact on our performance; (13) our safety performance; and (14) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and any variants of the virus. These and other factors are discussed in Nucor's regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Nucor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of this date, and Nucor does not assume any obligation to update them, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Sealed VHS tape sets auction record with $75,000 sale
(Gray News) – A collector in New York paid $75,000 for a near-mint-condition copy of “Back to the Future.”
According to Heritage Auctions, that’s the highest price ever paid at auction for a sealed, graded VHS tape.
The 1986 VHS belonged to actor Tom Wilson, who played the role of Biff Tannen in the film.
Wilson had assembled a collection of sealed, graded copies of “Back to the Future II” and “Back to the Future III,” both accompanied by signed notes from the late MCA executive VP and Universal Pictures chairman Tom Pollock to Wilson.
“The urge to open this, to open the shrink wrap, to me, was nearly unbearable, because not only does it include Back to the Future I and II and – mint – but also the documentary ‘Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy,’” Wilson said.
A near-mint-plus VHS copy of “The Goonies” sold for $50,000, making it the second highest-selling video at the auction.
Collectors also sunk their teeth into bidding wars of “Jaws,” which ultimately sold for $32,500.
Despite an original price tag of $79.95 still affixed to a near-mint copy of 1984′s “The Empire Strikes Back,” the VHS sold to the highest bidder for $12,500.
The auction closed with collectors trying to outbid one another for a Diet Pepsi promotional copy of “Top Gun,” which sold for $17,500.
A total of 260 VHS tapes were featured in the auction event, bringing in a total of $584,750.
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A school district board near Dallas, Texas, has passed a set of policies restricting how race and gender are addressed, including allowing teachers call students by pronouns that do not match their gender identity.
The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School Board trustees passed the policies in a 4-3 voter late Monday night after several hours of public discussion.
Casey Ford, president of the school district board, said the policies were "overwhelmingly" based in Texas law.
"Many are taken directly from the education code and these policies are a reflection of Texas law and community values," Ford said prior to the vote.
One of the new policies says district employees and students will not be required "to use a title or pronoun in reference to another person that is inconsistent with the biological sex of such person" as listed on their birth certificate or another government-issued record.
The district board also set rules for bathrooms.
"To the extent permitted by law, each multiple-occupancy bathroom or changing facility owned or operated by the District shall be designated for and used only by persons based on the person's biological sex," the policy states.
Other policies passed on Monday outlined how the board will be involved in the selection of library materials, noted how the district will be "avoiding inappropriate materials," and restricted teachers and administrators from "teach, instruct, advocate, promote, or discuss any ideas, beliefs, concepts, theories, principles, rules, thoughts, or impressions that have any connection to, relationship with, refer to, are influenced by, or are otherwise consistent with so-called 'Critical Race Theory' or systemic discrimination ideologies."
Becky St. John, one of the trustees who voted against the new policies, called them "an absolute affront" to the district's teachers.
"I apologize to our poor staff that is going to have to come up with the administrative regulations in order to try to make this work on our 17 campuses. And I am so sorry for the students in our district, whose education is going to be stunted because of the poor fiscal management that these policies will result in," she said.
The ACLU of Texas described the policies as "egregious" in a statement and said Texas students deserve better.
"These policies restrict access to an inclusive education, bring 'Don't Say Gay' rules to Texas, and violate students' First Amendment rights," the group said.
"GCISD's censorship and book banning policies will have an extreme and alarming chilling effect on classroom discussions about history and inequities related to race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We support the students, parents, and staff fighting to stop it," the group added.
More than 14,000 students attend Grapevine-Colleyville schools in the district located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
For more than a year critical race theory has sparked heated discussions and protests at school board meetings across Texas as state lawmakers passed legislation restricting how teachers discuss race and history in classrooms.
The ACLU of Texas has said the school district policy "goes even further" than the current state law.
The approval of the new policies comes nearly a year after a Black principal in the Grapevine-Colleyville school district was placed on leave and later agreed to leave his role following accusations of promoting critical race theory.
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Emmys reach record-low audience of 5.9 million people
NEW YORK (AP) — The Emmy Awards hit a new low in viewership on Monday night, with its estimated audience of 5.9 million people even smaller than the COVID-19-disrupted ceremony two years ago.
The Nielsen company said the ceremony honoring television’s best work, where “Ted Lasso” was named best comedy and “Succession” best drama, was down from the 7.4 million people who watched in 2021.
Usually shown on a Sunday night, the Emmys were shifted to Monday to make way for NBC’s first “Sunday Night Football” game the night before. It couldn’t escape football, however, since it competed against a tight “Monday Night Football” game.
The Emmys were hosted by Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live.”
The previous low point for the Emmys, with 6.1 million people, came with a drastically downsized show because of the pandemic in 2020.
While football had its impact, Emmys ratings have been on a steady slide since the awards began to be dominated by shows on cable and streaming services. With so many more television programs being offered, there are fewer that draw the big audiences that were routine in the days when broadcast television dominated.
The last time the Emmys exceeded 10 million viewers was 2018, when it reached an audience of 10.2 million. The Emmys had 21.8 million viewers in 2000, a level it will probably never reach again.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The top-rated employment law firm, Davtyan Law Firm (www.d.law) is bringing its devotion to helping employees to Bakersfield, California. DLaw initially opened over seven years ago with the main goal of protecting the rights of the working class in the Los Angeles area. Since then, DLaw has focused on helping as many people as possible with employment issues, such as workplace harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and wrongful termination. Their dedication and experience are what sets them apart from other employment law firms in the Bakersfield area.
Opening an office in Central California is important to Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan's ever-growing mission to provide California's workforce with accessible legal services.
DLaw also has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, San Luis Obispo, and Chico to protect all Californians from abusive employers.
Since its inception in 2015, DLaw's 50-plus lawyers and staff have helped hundreds of thousands of California workers recover nearly a quarter of $1 billion from their employers. To date, the firm has helped pursue nearly 3,000 cases.
"Hourly and low-wage workers are a collective group of people who make up the backbone of America," said Emil. "These hard-working individuals often don't have the resources and means to pursue their valid claims because employment law projects intimidation. If anyone has experienced unfair workplace treatment, they can look to us as the best place to help. We're always a phone call or online visit away from answering questions and offering free advice."
DLaw's newest office is located just outside of Downtown Bakersfield at 4900 California Avenue Tower B, 2nd Floor. Bakersfield, California 93309
Wage & Hours Claims — California has strict laws regarding lunch breaks, rest breaks, overtime, expense reimbursements, off-the-clock work, minimum wage, etc. These laws change frequently and can be confusing.
Workplace Harassment & Discrimination — Employers are not allowed to discriminate or harass, based on certain protected classes such as race, age, and gender. In addition, California protects more classes including immigration status, sexual orientation and others.
Wrongful Termination — There are several types of wrongful termination including discrimination, contract violations, sexual harassment, and workplace retaliation.
Protected Leave Violations — California employees are entitled to a variety of protected leaves including FMLA (family and medical leave), new parental leaves, military service leave, and more. California's leave laws protect employees from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as a result of requesting or taking protected leave. Employees have a right to take these kinds of leaves, and employers cannot take certain actions just because they exercised that right.
Workplace Retaliation — Workplace retaliation occurs when a business takes negative action against the employee who initially filed a complaint. If an employer punishes or fires an employee for exercising his or her employment rights, it is considered workplace retaliation and it may be illegal.
Are you a California employee who is treated unfairly at work? If so, please call 888-TRY-DLAW, visit the www.d.law website or email info@davtyanlaw.com. A representative is standing by 7 days a week to help with your employment law legal needs.
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POTOMAC, Md., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shulman Rogers welcomes Lita Rosario-Richardson (Shareholder) and Kandyce Hall (Associate) to the Firm. Most recently the principal of LITA ROSARIO, PLLC, a boutique entertainment and intellectual property law and consulting firm in Washington DC, Rosario-Richardson will lead the Firm's Entertainment Practice. Lita notes "Shulman Rogers offers a full cadre of services that will be of great benefit to my clients. Now all of their legal needs can be tended to under one roof."
Lita Rosario-Richardson is widely recognized for the legal advice she provides for creators in the arts and entertainment arena and her expertise in copyright recapture. She began her career in entertainment law as a co-founder/owner and VP of Business and Legal Affairs for University Music Entertainment, a music production company that produced multi-platinum recording artist Dru Hill, Mya and ultimately SisQó. Lita went on to represent such artists as Missy Elliott (and is responsible for Missy owning her copyrights), Crystal Waters, Tank and Robin S. She has secured back royalties for many artists and songwriters including, Peaches & Herb, Mr. Cheeks, Das EFX, and Big Pun. Lita has negotiated distribution and publishing agreements with all of the four major record distribution/music publishing companies including Warner Music Group, Sony/RCA, Universal Music Group, EMI/Capital Records as well as major television and cable companies, including Disney, UPN, TV One, BET, VIACOM/MTV, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, E! NETWORK and Universal Pictures.
Kandyce Hall assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of various agreements including music producer agreements, talent agreements, artist agreements, releases, appearance agreements and licensing agreements. She possesses significant experience in trademark clearance and trademark protection matters, and prepares and manages material for Copyright and Trademark filings, provides trademark counseling, conducts clearance searches and prosecutes trademark applications.
"We are thrilled to have Lita and Kandyce add breadth and depth to our Entertainment practice and bring their impressive portfolio of clients to Shulman Rogers", says Sam Spiritos, Managing Shareholder. "Combining their legal expertise in the entertainment arena with our full-service platform is sure to be a win-win for clients."
Shulman Rogers offers regional and national clients a full range of business and personal legal services. The Firm provides sophisticated, comprehensive counsel for clients in a broad array of areas including real estate, corporate and litigation, and a host of personal services. Visit ShulmanRogers.com.
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Company's top-performing games will soon be available to Michigan Lottery players
LONDON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT") announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed an agreement to deliver engaging iLottery content through its high-performing remote gaming server (RGS) to the Michigan Lottery.
"The integration of IGT's advanced RGS will provide the Michigan Lottery and its players with an extensive library of premium iLottery content, diversifying the Lottery's portfolio with well-known eInstants and omnichannel themes," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery. "As a leader in this space, the Michigan Lottery has built a robust iLottery offering from the ground up, and IGT is thrilled that we can contribute to its continued success through the launch of our games."
"IGT has a proven track record of partnering with global lotteries to grow their iLottery sales and we are excited to deliver high-quality eInstant games to the Michigan Lottery," said Srini Nedunuri, IGT Vice President, Global iLottery. "The addition of player-favorite IGT retail games in a digital format and exceptional licensed brands will help strengthen the Lottery's eInstants library and provide engaging content to its players."
The Michigan Lottery is the fourth lottery in the U.S. to have access to IGT's vast portfolio of eInstants, following successful iLottery programs in Georgia, Kentucky, and Rhode Island.
IGT is a trusted partner to the world's most successful lotteries and powers the fastest growing iLottery sales in the U.S. For more information, visit IGT.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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New RTP grassroots collaboration aims to reduce incidence of heart disease in Black communities
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of all Black women over age 20 have heart disease, though many do not even realize it. This World Hypertension Day, the national Release the Pressure (RTP) campaign is on a mission to change that. Streaming on Ebony.com tomorrow, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET, "We Derby with Heart" will empower Black women and their squads everywhere to join the movement in honor of their health, beauty and the magic they put into everything they do.
The event leverages the historic Kentucky Derby's tradition of fashion, beauty, and wellness as a way for Black women to unapologetically celebrate themselves and practice self-care, ultimately creating positive health outcomes and improved heart health.
"Heart disease is wiping out precious Black lives, and the COVID-19 pandemic has helped shed even more light on the devastating impact of cardiovascular disease in Black communities," said Stephanie Johnson, Vice President of Communications and Product Strategies for Improving Health Outcomes at the AMA. "Through our RTP grassroots work, we aim to provide local support in select communities over the next year in an attempt to build a national scalable and sustainable chronic disease prevention model that is fueled by local activists and supported nationally by the RTP campaign."
The RTP Coalition—which includes the American Medical Association (AMA), AMA Foundation, American Heart Association, Association of Black Cardiologists, National Medical Association and Minority Health Institute - was formed to reduce these disparities by joining Black women on their journey to improve heart health through preventative action.
In conjunction with the launch of the first RTP Community webpages, the RTP Coalition is joining with the Hortense B. Perry Foundation and the Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to host "We Derby with Heart" on World Hypertension Day.
"This collaboration is so special and so needed," said Eta Omega Chapter President Lynetta Crawford. "The support from the RTP Coalition allows us to give more to students in need of financial aid to pursue their dreams of higher education."
The event will feature a dynamic Heart Table discussion on how Black-owned beauty and lifestyle brands, community organizations and health experts are coming together to support health and wellness for the Black community. Panelists include:
- Dr. Kelly C. McCants, MD | Cardiologist & Executive Director, Norton Healthcare
- Jasmyne McCoy | International 2nd Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.™
- Desiree Rogers | CEO & Co-Owner, Fashion Fair
- Aris Singleton | Managing Partner, tgin
- Michele Thornton Ghee | CEO, EBONY
- Dr. Rachel Villanueva, MD FACOG | President, National Medical Association
The Heart Table Talk will be moderated by the AMA's Stephanie Johnson, following an immersive dance performance from iconic personal trainer, fitness and dance instructor, and founder of Olivia Fitt, Olivia Bowman Jackson. Johnson will also co-host the event's fashion show with Nicole Mangrum, award-winning hair artist and personal hairstylist for Oprah Winfrey.
Audiences are encouraged to tune in to watch "We Derby with Heart" on Ebony.com and pre-register by joining nearly 55 thousand women who have already taken the Release the Pressure (RTP) Heart Health Pledge.
The pledge aims to provide resources and create a community for Black women, among whom the prevalence of high blood pressure is nearly 40% higher than that of White women, putting them at an even greater risk for heart disease in their lifetime. This includes new RTP community wellness microsites, first launching with Louisville, that serve as a one stop shop for residents to get the latest local news, information and resources available to them to support chronic disease prevention and monitor their blood pressure.
Produced in collaboration with the Ad Council and the Release the Pressure (RTP) Coalition, "We Derby with Heart" represents a historic joint effort across wellness, beauty and media organizations alike to empower Black women to take control of their heart health. The Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.™, Hortense B. Perry Foundation, EBONY, iHeartRadio, Fashion Fair, tgin, Àuda.B, WW and Henry Schein are also collaborators in bringing this effort to improve health outcomes associated with heart disease in Black communities. Support materials for the event were produced by Captivate Marketing Group.
The Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.™ hosts their Derby Scholarship brunch annually in Louisville, Ky., where nearly 45% of Black adults in the state have hypertension. "We Derby with Heart" marks the first time in the organization's history that the event, which also honored their Centennial year in 2022, will stream nationally for Black women and their squads across the country. This year's celebration included a $5,000 donation of event proceeds from chapter leaders to support the Release the Pressure mission to heal broken hearts.
For more information, and to register for "We Derby with Heart" by taking the RTP heart health pledge, visit ReleaseThePressure.org.
ABOUT RELEASE THE PRESSURE
The national Release the Pressure (RTP) movement is bringing together thousands of Black women from across America — reminding them to make self-care a priority by taking the RTP heart health pledge. RTP was founded in May 2020 by a diverse coalition of health care organizations and heart health experts – the American Medical Association (AMA), AMA Foundation, American Heart Association, Association of Black Cardiologists, National Medical Association and Minority Health Institute – who are dedicated to partnering with the Black community to improve heart health. Join the movement and take the pledge at ReleasethePressure.org.
ABOUT THE AD COUNCIL
The Ad Council has a long history of creating life-saving public service communications in times of national crisis, starting in the organization's earliest days during World War II to September 11th and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy and, most recently, leading the industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its deep relationships with media outlets, the creative community, issue experts and government leaders make the organization uniquely poised to quickly distribute life-saving impactful information to millions of Americans.
The Ad Council is where creativity and causes converge. The non-profit organization brings together the most creative minds in advertising, media, technology and marketing to address many of the nation's most important causes. The Ad Council has created many of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history. Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Smokey Bear. Love Has No Labels.
The Ad Council's innovative social good campaigns raise awareness, inspire action and save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council's communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.
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PLH Energy of Memphis, Tennessee acquires EnerDel Inc. shares
ANDERSON, Ind., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Paul Herbert of Memphis, TN, an individual private investor, has acquired EnerDel, Inc and its holding company Ener1, Inc through his company PLH Energy LLC. EnerDel, Inc, founded in 2004, is a designer and manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage solutions and battery systems, focusing on heavy-duty transportation, on- and off-grid electrical storage, mass transit, and task-oriented applications. The official announcement was made as the transaction closed to the company's sixty US employees, customers, and suppliers that EnerDel is now an American owned and managed company. Mr. Herbert has been a Director of EnerDel for many years and was instrumental in refocusing the business into bespoke energy storage solutions which are cell chemistry agnostic. His acquisition has enabled EnerDel to invest in a new technology center in Irvine, CA where they are in the process of recruiting a team of over twenty engineers focused on next generation technology.
Paul Herbert said, "I am delighted we were able to complete this acquisition. EnerDel is a great company that I have been associated with for almost 8 years. Becoming American owned will make EnerDel an easier choice for our customers, suppliers and employees. We are committed to improving the competitive position of our customers and are poised to launch a new range of products that will do just that."
Steve Heir, EnerDel Chief Executive Officer said, "The team at EnerDel could not be more excited about an ideal buyer for the company, which will enable and accelerate our plans to develop a US centric company with leading edge energy storage solutions for transportation and industrial customers".
About EnerDel
Founded in 2004, EnerDel is headquartered in Anderson, IN. EnerDel was the first in the U.S. to mount a commercial-scale production of large-format, prismatic, lithium-ion battery packs and over the last decade, EnerDel has worked to perfect the cell modular stacking architecture and battery management system, providing customers with production-ready solutions to address a variety of power and energy storage needs. This includes leveraging EnerDel's standard, off-the-shelf DC solutions, as well as customized and bespoke designs to customer requirements.
EnerDel's product suite delivers energy-dense lithium-ion solutions for both high-power and high-energy applications, providing customers with a quick, efficient, and reliable solution for their power and energy storage needs.
EnerDel's Vigor+ battery packs are designed to meet the challenging power and energy requirements of modern hybrid and electric transportation applications. Vigor+ packs offer versatility across a variety of uses including transportation with heavy duty buses and trucks, industrial equipment, trolleybuses, trams, construction, agricultural machines, and military and civilian fixed and mobile hybrid power systems. EnerDel's lithium-ion Energy Storage System (ESS) products offer, long life, outstanding warranty are designed and built in the United States with over 90% of the components sourced domestically from American companies, tailored towards compliance to the various requirements of the Buy America Acts.
Be sure to check out EnerDel's new website at www.enerdel.com
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Friends lift you up when things fall down | Opinion
Storms and their aftermath often reveal a lot about your friends. Not too long ago, Proverbs 18:24 came riding on a tractor in my backyard. “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
A storm recently hit our yard, trees fell, my neighbor cranked up his chain saw, and a friend brought over his tractor.
In one of our many West Tennessee storms, a perfect blend of ice on branches, wind in the air and wet ground underneath caused our big crepe myrtles in the backyard to fall over. Granted, we let them both grow too tall. They were just so beautiful in late July--and too tall to reach.
With coffee cup in hand and sleet hitting against the window in the dark hours of an early morning, we heard the sound of the trees falling. Since they were full crepe myrtles, the sound wasn’t so much a loud, crashing thud. Instead, it was a softer, swishing thud. When the sun came up later that morning, we saw the tall crepe myrtle trees lying across the yard and on our fence.
I immediately went into fix-it mode. What could I do to save the trees? Could they even be saved? They came out of the ground, but not all the way. Although some roots were broken, big roots were still going down into the ground.
I called two professional landscapers, and they both said they had never heard of crepe myrtle trees falling over. “They could probably be stood back up,” they said “and they’d do fine.”
Several days later, the boys and I tried to push them back up, but to no avail. I even tried to pull them up with my riding mower. The trees didn’t budge. All that did was put skid marks in my yard. Reason #738 I need a bigger mower!
I decided that the next Saturday, with the help of several sons, I would trim the crepe myrtles while they were horizontal and then figure out how to prop the remaining trunks back up. We started trimming with saws and loppers and were carrying branches down to the fire pit. When I started, I thought “This is going to take forever.”
As soon as I had that thought, my neighbor walked out to his back yard and said, “I can make quick work of that with my chainsaw.” I said, “If you’re looking for a place to use it, I’ll gladly make my trees available.” What was once my problem became a problem that my neighbor took on himself and shared. What would have been a full afternoon and evening’s work became a couple hour project.
Even with all the branches gone, we couldn’t get the trees stood back up.
When my friend Mark asked what I had been up to that day and heard about my dilemma, he insisted on loading up his tractor and coming to my house. He said, “Maybe we can get those trees standing with the tractor.” When he got to the house, he drove the tractor into the backyard and pushed and pulled the trees up with his tractor. As he worked, I stood there trying to look like I knew what I was doing and, ahem, “supervised.” When we got the trees vertical, I staked the tree with a T-post and a steel rope. (It was an educational experience. I learned that if you hit your finger with a sledgehammer, your fingernail will turn black and stay that way for weeks.)
We won’t have blooms on our crepe myrtle trees this summer. Maybe next summer. For now, those trees will be good reminders to me of good neighbors with chain saws and good friends with tractors.
They’ll also be a reminder to me that good friends help you stand back up when you’ve fallen over.
Todd E. Brady is vice president for university ministries at Union University. Write to him at 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/opinion/2022/04/13/friends-lift-you-up-when-things-fall-down-opinion/7290633001/ | 2022-04-13T03:42:05Z |
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Waste Management, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of WM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of certain Waste Management redeemable senior notes between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million indicated in the merger agreement between the Company and Advanced Disposal Services; (ii) as a result, the merger would not be completed by July 14, 2020, the end date under the merger agreement; and (iii) the Waste Management redeemable senior notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par.
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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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DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas’ iconic amusement park Six Flags is celebrating its 61st anniversary today, with its first park opening right here in North Texas on Aug. 5, 1961.
The park was first opened by Texas oil man Angus G. Wynne, Jr. who had a dream of opening a theme park larger in scope than anything the world has ever seen, but closer to where people lived, unlike Disneyland, which at the time was only open in Anaheim, California.
He opened the first Six Flags in Arlington and named it Six Flags Over Texas after the Six Flags of Texas. Officials say there are now 27 parks operating in the U.S. Mexico and Canada!
For more information, visit sixflags.com/overtexas. | https://cw33.com/news/six-flags-over-texas-celebrates-61st-anniversary/ | 2022-08-05T20:07:47Z |
The McKinney High and McKinney North girls golf teams competed in the district tournament in Argyle, Texas. The Lady Broncos and Lady Lions put in the work on the green and competed with a variety of other schools from around the district. VYPE DFW was there to catch all the action:
Check out our highlight video from the two days of play below!
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With three new locations opening by 2023 in Dallas, Nashville, and Miami, Black Tap will continue to bring its award-winning burgers and world-famous CrazyShake® milkshakes to iconic U.S. destinations
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally acclaimed burger joint, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, owned by husband-and-wife duo Chris Barish and Julie Mulligan, is expanding within the United States, bringing their award-winning burgers and world famous CrazyShake® milkshakes to hungry fans in Dallas, Nashville, and Miami. The new outposts bring Black Tap to 21 locations globally, which will have the restaurant's portfolio spanning six U.S. states and nine countries around the globe by early 2023.
"It's easy to be excited about these openings, all taking place in cities we have spent a lot of time in and fallen in love with," said Owner Chris Barish. "The decision of where to go next isn't a simple one though. We weigh many factors including where the current hot spots for growth are, what places are requested the most by our followers on social media and guests, and if we feel a genuine connection to the place. These cities hit all three."
Overseeing each location's design, Owner Julie Mulligan agrees, "The Dallas, Nashville and Miami markets are all seeing strong growth and have thriving restaurant scenes. We've spent hundreds of hours exploring each one to ensure we could bring something fresh to each city. We're looking forward to sharing the Black Tap experience—from our craft burgers and New York vibes to our original artwork and murals and DJ-curated beats."
Each location is currently under development, with openings slated for late 2022 and early 2023:
- Making its debut in the Lonestar state, Black Tap will open in late 2022, joining Dallas' Victory Park, a booming neighborhood in between uptown and the city's industrial-chic design district. Black Tap Dallas joins a unique collection of restaurants and retail, public art, and a one-acre park, in this immersive area that is also home to the American Airlines Center.
- Kicking up its heels in the land of country music, Black Tap will open its first Nashville location in late 2022. Located at 211 Commerce Street in the heart of downtown, Black Tap Nashville will be steps away from Broadway's infamous Honky Tonk Highway, the legendary Ryman Auditorium, and the Nashville Predators Bridgestone Arena.
- Sunglasses in hand, Black Tap makes its Florida debut in 2023 at Brickell City Centre, Miami's increasingly popular modern neighborhood hub. Once thought of strictly as a financial district, Brickell is now a thriving destination for locals and tourists alike with a dynamic and year-round restaurant, shopping, entertainment, and arts scene just off the Miami River.
Black Tap started out as a 15-seat counter bar in New York's Soho neighborhood and now brings its downtown and hip NYC-inspired mixtape attitude to the global kitchen with multiple locations in NYC, the Vegas strip, Downtown Disney District® at Disneyland Resort, Bahrain, Singapore, Switzerland, and the UAE. With this U.S. expansion, each new location will draw on the brand's roots while featuring distinct art elements and collaborations that speak to what's unique in that locale. Menus will pair Black Tap favorites, like the most recent winner of New York City Wine & Food Festival's Burger Bash, the Wagyu Steakhouse Burger, and fan front-runner Korean BBQ Wings, with specials inspired by local flavors.
To learn more about each new location and to stay up to date with the latest and tastiest monthly specials, follow @blacktapnyc and check out www.blacktap.com.
ABOUT BLACK TAP
Black Tap is the new take on a classic burger joint with a downtown New York vibe all its own. The menu offers something for everyone from signature burgers like the All-American, and the fan-favorite Texan Burger, along with chicken sandwiches, salads, wings, and snacks. Black Tap's burgers have won awards across the world, and they're now five-time winners at the New York City Wine & Food Festival's Burger Bash competition for the wagyu beef Greg Norman, Italian-American inspired Mulberry Street burger, and most recently The Wagyu Steakhouse Burger. Black Tap's famous CrazyShake® milkshakes have reached worldwide acclaim with their whimsical and over-the-top flavors such as The CakeShake® and the Cookies 'N Cream Supreme. Since opening its first 15-seat location in NYC's Soho neighborhood, Black Tap has expanded to the West Coast with locations in Las Vegas and Anaheim at the Downtown Disney District® at Disneyland Resort, and internationally to Dubai, Geneva, Zurich, Verbier, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain. Visit www.blacktap.com for more information.
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TORONTO, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ikänik Farms, Inc. (CSE: IKNK.U) (FSE: DFMA) (the "Company" or "Ikänik Farms") is pleased to announce that it has filed articles of amendment with the effective date of May 25, 2022, to change its name from Ikänik Farms Inc. to "Pideka Group Inc." The Company's new stock symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange will be "PDKA".
The CUSIP number assigned to the Company's Subordínate Voting Shares is 72004D106 (ISIN CA72004D1069). The CUSIP number for Series A Voting shares will be provided in a future press release.
No action is required to be taken by shareholders with respect to the name change. Outstanding share and warrant certificates are not affected by the name change and do not need to be exchanged. Shareholders do not need to tender their existing shares as the transfer agent will be pushing out the new shares to all existing shareholders. Shareholders should ensure that the transfer agent has their current contact information.
"The Company has transitioned its business to produce raw cannabis flower and derivatives for manufacturing pharmaceutical cannabis products for medical applications from its indoor cultivation facility called "Pideka" in Bogotá, Colombia, and it simply made sense that as part of this process, we change our corporate name to align with the brand equity that "Pideka" has established over the past several years as a leading indoor pharmaceutical supplier of psychoactive cannabis flower" said Borja San De Madrid, CEO.
Filing 2021 Audited Financial Statements.
Further to its press release dated April 29, 2022, the Company's financial team and auditors are continuing to work diligently to complete the audit of the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "Audited Financial Statements") of Ikänik Farms, Inc. to enable the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") to revoke the Failure‐to‐File Cease -Trade Order issued against the Company (the "FFCTO") on May 9, 2022.
Lancaster Capital Advisory has been engaged to assist with the field work and audit for its operations in Colombia and changes to the Company's corporate accounting processes, consolidation of systems and location. The Company intends to file the Audited Financial Statements by no later than July 29, 2022.
Upon completion and submission of the Audited Financial Statements, under National Policy 11-207, such filing will automatically initiate a review process by the OSC, without any application by the Company. Following such review, the Company expects the FFCTO would be revoked by the OSC shortly thereafter.
The Company confirms there has been no material change to the information relating to the Company's delay in filing the Audited Financial Statements since its news release on April 29, 2022, that has not been disclosed.
Filing 2022 Q1 Interim Financial Statements
The Company is announcing that it will not be in a position to file its 2022 quarterly financial statements, the accompanying management's discussion and analysis for the quarter ending March 31, 2022 (the "Quarterly Financial Filings") by the May 31, 2022 filing deadline due to a combination of internal and external delays and factors associated with the preparation process, including the recent downsizing of the Company in California where it maintains its corporate accounting, the departure of the Company's Controller, and the onboarding and integration of the Company's new Controller into its corporate systems. The Company's management are moving expeditiously to complete the Quarterly Financial Filings, which it anticipates being filed prior to June 15, 2022
Executive and Board Changes
Ryan Ciucki has tendered his resignation as CFO and Director of the Company. The Company expects to announce the appointment of a new CFO in the very near future. Danny Gillis has also resigned as a Director of the Company. Further to the press release dated April 25, 2022, the Company expects to complete the appointment of two independent directors to the Company's Board of Directors in June, 2022.
About Pideka Group (formerly Ikänik Farms)
Pideka Group is multi-national operator with a medical grade indoor cultivation facility and laboratory (Pideka) in Colombia which holds GMP-PHARMA and Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP) certifications, and a retail operation in California.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (together, "forward-looking information). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this news release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future is forward-looking information. When used in this news release, words such as "will", "could", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "potential", "believe", "should", and similar expressions, are forward-looking information, including, but not limited to: statements with respect to the Audited Financial Statements and Quarterly Financial Statements, including the anticipated delay in filing the Audited Financial Statements and Quarterly Financial Statements and timing to complete the Company's audit and the anticipated lifting of the cease trade order following the filing of such financial statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there can be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, including, but not limited to: changes in laws, a change in management and the inability to complete the audit of the Audited Financial Statements or the inability of management to complete the preparation and filing of the Quarterly Financial Statements in a timely manner.
There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management's expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the results or events predicted in the forward-looking information may differ materially from actual results or events.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release is made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law, and the Company does not assume any liability for disclosure relating to any other company mentioned herein.
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TORONTO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD) (the "Company"), the owner of digital asset trading platforms, a broker-dealer, and an inter-dealer broker, announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The INX Digital Company, Inc. presents its results to the investing public, and others who find use in the company's financial information in a way that it believes/considers is most meaningful and transparent.
Investment gains/losses for any particular period as described are not indicative of quarterly business performance. Earnings of The INX Digital Company, Inc. for the first quarter of 2022 are summarized below.
2022 Q1 Financial Highlights:
- Listing INX equity shares on the NEO Canadian Exchange on Jan 24th, 2022.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $46.6MM.
- Reserve Fund maintained at $36MM.
- Growth of new registrations on the INX platforms, with a total of 17,674.
- INX Revenue for Q1/22 (for the period ending March 31st) is $1.6MM (primarily brokerage fees).
- Net cash used in operating activities is $3.9MM for the quarter.
On the headline, INX reports quarterly net income of $111.5MM. However, this number includes a marked-to-market accounting liability to INX Token holders of $118MM and a token warrant liability of $3.7MM. In addition, the amount includes $2.6MM of share-based payments. It also includes a one-time cost of $5.9MM associated with the reverse takeover transaction, as a result of which the Company was listed on the NEO Canadian Exchange (listed on Jan 24th, 2022 NEO: INXD). Therefore, the company's adjusted net loss, adjusting for the above items, is $6.9MM. Adjusted net loss is a non-IFRS measure.
The company's targeted goals for the first quarter of 2022 were accomplished.
The company has launched multiple marketing campaigns in the US during the reporting period in order to increase brand awareness and acquire new customers.
In the past quarter, INX has accumulated more licenses that now allow it to trade cryptocurrencies in 40 U.S. states and territories. It is also trading securities in every U.S. state while curating a pipeline of exclusive issuers to bring to the market as either IPOs or private offerings.
The company forecasts a material increase in the number of new customer registrations in Q2, 2022. The company has recently launched a referral program for both the cryptocurrency and digital securities trading platforms and is expected to launch the first mobile app for cryptocurrency trading in the next couple of weeks, further developing support for growth and revenues.
The pipeline of potential issuers of digital securities continues to develop as the company has received three signed engagement letters during this period and tens of new prospects looking for INX's unique solutions for primary offering, token management services, secondary listing, and trading.
Additionally, the company is gearing towards another significant milestone as INX's OTC listing is anticipated in the coming weeks. This will allow INX's followers in the US to purchase the company's shares in addition to the INX Token, which is already available across all 50 states.
"The year has started out strong for INX with excellent momentum across all our business segments. Our performance for the quarter is a testament to the public's need and desire for a regulated environment for cryptocurrency and digital securities trading. The INX community has grown significantly as both token and equity holders join us in implementing our vision of a digital future. With multiple new hirings and considerable updates to our technology and capabilities, we continue to execute the objectives we have committed to and fulfill our mission of pioneering a new tokenized economy," said Shy Datika, CEO.
About The INX Digital Company, Inc.
The Company is the holding company for the INX Group, which includes regulated trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise and an innovative fintech approach. The INX Group's vision is to be the preferred global regulated hub for digital assets on the blockchain. The INX Group's overall mission is to bring communities together and empower them with financial innovation. Our journey started with our initial public token offering of the INX Token in which we raised US$83 million. The INX Group is shaping the blockchain asset industry through its willingness to work in a regulated environment with oversight from regulators like the SEC and FINRA.
In addition to operating two regulated trading platforms for blockchain assets, the Company's interdealer broker, I.L.S. Brokers plans to offer non-deliverable cryptocurrency forwards to Tier-1 banks in the future. For more information, please visit the INX Group website here.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Other Disclosures
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" ("forward-looking information") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the NCIB and the terms of the NCIB, including the price and number of common shares that may be purchased. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions, including with respect to: the development of the digital asset industry. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, but are not limited to regulatory developments and general economic conditions. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward- looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.
All information contained in this press release with respect to the corporate entities referenced herein was supplied, for inclusion herein, by the respective parties and each party and its directors and officers have relied on the other party for any information concerning the other party.
The NEO Exchange is not responsible for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For thousands of years, the Great Wall has guarded the Chinese territory and the homeland of the Chinese people. On September 3, in a rolling, lush alpine grassland, a string of moving poems composed by little poets living in the mountainous areas made a magnificent "Great Wall of Poetry", which helps protect the spiritual homeland of these children as well as the common spiritual world for everyone.
This is a special public welfare program called "The Great Wall of Poetry -- Let the Undiscovered Literary Talents of Children in the Mountainous areas Shine" launched by this year's Poetry POS campaign launched by China UnionPay, the country's top bank card organization. Via livestreaming, the program seeks to display the talents of children in the mountainous areas to the world.
Two representatives of the little poets came to the event site and recited their poems in a grassland surrounded by mountains in Zherong County, Ningde City of southeast China's Fujian Province. Their voices echoed in the mountains, leaving the poetic feel flow along the "Great Wall of Poetry". There were also some local intangible heritage performances, which turned this public welfare livestreaming into a cultural feast. In the online livestreaming platform of Xinhua News Agency's English app, more than 10 million viewers shared this poetic spectacle.
It is worth mentioning that the warm-up of this event has also attracted the attention and support of many famous people at home and abroad. Jake Pinnick, an American who has been practicing martial arts for more than ten years, Robert Adolf, a German who loves Chinese cuisine, Cai Zi, a well-known host, Xiaolin, a painter, and Pan Jiangxue, a pioneer in poverty alleviation, read these children's poems earnestly in recognition and support of this special public welfare program.
At the event, people got a POS receipt printed with poems by donating one yuan at the UnionPay Poetry POS, and all proceeds will be donated to the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation.
China UnionPay Poetry POS campaign was officially launched in July 2019. Over the past four years, the donations raised have been used in Anhui, Henan, Sichuan, Xinjiang, Yunnan and other regions, helping nearly 5,000 children enjoy artistic literacy lessons.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, you guessed it and we know you’re elated about it, college football is back! Week one of the college football season begins promptly on Saturday, August 27 and we’ve got some Texas schools on the schedule.
We’re just as excited as you are that college football is back on the weekend schedule to devour hours and hours of all the football excitement and it seems week one starts on Aug. 27 and will end on Monday, September 5. Monday night college football? Yes, but it doesn’t involve a team from the Lone Star State so, who cares?
Let’s get to business, here’s a look at who, what, and when Texas schools will be playing week one of the college football season.
Saturday, Aug. 27
- North Texas at UTEP – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 1
- No Texas schools on the schedule.
Friday, Sep. 2
- TCU at Colorado – 9 p.m. on ESPN
Saturday, Sep. 3
- Sam Houston at Texas A&M – 11 a.m. on SEC Network
- UTEP at Oklahoma – 2:30 p.m. on FOX
- Houston at UTSA – 2:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network
- Texas State at Nevada – 4:30 p.m.
- Rice at USC – 5 p.m. PAC12
- Albany at Baylor – 6 p.m. on BIG12/ESPN+
- SMU at North Texas – 6:30 p.m.
- Murray State at Texas Tech – 7 p.m. on BIG12/ESPN+
- UL Monroe at Texas – 7 p.m. on Longhorn Network
Sunday, Sep. 4
- No Texas schools on the schedule.
Monday, Sep. 5
- No Texas schools on the schedule. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/college-football-is-back-check-out-who-when-texas-schools-will-be-playing-during-week-1/ | 2022-08-23T17:24:25Z |
DENVER, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer survey panel site Product Report Card is giving participants the chance to win an $80,000 car. Entering the sweepstakes is free for Product Report Card members.
The $80,000 "Dream Car Sweepstakes" is open to both existing and new Product Report Card members. Simply completing any survey on the site before December 10th, 2022, at 11:59 PM earns members one entry. There are no restrictions on the number of entries a member can have. The more surveys they complete, the greater their chance of winning becomes.
The winner will be able to choose their prize from one of three Ford models: Mustang, F-150 or Expedition. Depending on their selection, the value of the prize is between $50,000 - $80,000.
This is Product Report Card's second "Dream Car Sweepstakes" giveaway. The previous winner based out of Huntersville, North Carolina won a Ford F-150 in December 2021.
Product Report Card has a number of giveaways: daily, weekly, and monthly from $100 up to $1000 cash. If you're not a member and would like to enter the sweepstakes and become eligible for other giveaways, you can join at https://www.sweeps.productreportcard.com/.
Since 2012, Product Report Card has been a trusted partner to over 200 companies, providing them with invaluable market research from our 2,558,610 members. Product Report Card provides more opportunities for high-paying surveys and more free product testing opportunities than anyone else. Participants need to be 18+ and a legal resident of one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia
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Recaptured Alabama escapee ordered to provide DNA sample
Published: May. 20, 2022 at 8:17 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — A capital murder suspect who authorities say went on the lam for 10 days with the help of an Alabama jail official has been ordered to provide a DNA sample to prosecutors.
A Lauderdale County judge didn’t cite a reason why the sample was needed from Casey White. But records show she approved the state’s request in an order.
White was charged with escape after leaving the Lauderdale County jail in a patrol car driven by Vicky White, the assistant corrections director.
Casey White surrendered after being cornered in Evansville, Indiana.
Vicky White died of a gunshot wound that a coroner determined was self-inflicted.
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Two arrested after K9 finds methamphetamine during expired tags stop
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Topekans were booked into jail Wednesday morning, August 10, when a K9 unit conducted a traffic stop for expired registration and discovered methamphetamine.
Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office reports indicate that a K9 unit pulled over a 2002 gold Ford Ranger in the 1600 block of NW Topeka Blvd shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday for expired registration.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the driver Christopher D. Kittle (37) and passenger Ashley N. Dixon (27), both of Topeka, had warrants for their arrest. The Sheriff’s Office further states that during the traffic stop, the K9 was utilized and narcotics were discovered.
Both were arrested and booked into the Shawnee Co. Department of Corrections.
Kittle was booked into jail on possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, and operating a vehicle with expired registration; he also had a felony warrant for his arrest.
Dixon had three warrants out for her arrest. The Sheriff’s Office could not provide more details pertaining to her warrants.
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Delivers Record Net Income and Achievement of Medium-Term Financial Targets
Net Interest Income Increased 10% Sequentially and Continued Expense Reductions Drive Record PPNR
2022 Second-Quarter Highlights:
- Earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.35, an increase of $0.06 from the prior quarter. Excluding $0.01 per common share after-tax of Notable Items, adjusted earnings per common share were $0.36.
- Net interest income increased $115 million, or 10%, from the prior quarter, reflecting robust loan growth and net interest margin expansion of 27 basis points to 3.15%.
- Noninterest expense decreased $35 million from the prior quarter, or 3%, to $1.0 billion. Excluding Notable Items, noninterest expense decreased $13 million, or 1%, to $994 million reflecting realization of cost synergies related to the acquisition of TCF Financial Corporation ("TCF").
- Pre-Provision Net Revenue (PPNR) growth, excluding Notable Items, increased 17% from the prior quarter.
- Average total loans and leases increased $2.8 billion, or 3%, from the prior quarter to $113.9 billion. Excluding the decrease in PPP loans, average total loans and leases increased $3.3 billion, or 3%, from the prior quarter.
- Average total deposits increased $2.1 billion, and average noninterest-bearing deposits increased $422 million from the prior quarter.
- Record low net charge-offs of 0.03% of average total loans and leases, down 4 basis points from the prior quarter. Nonperforming assets have declined four consecutive quarters.
- On June 15, Huntington completed the acquisition of Capstone Partners ("Capstone"), a top tier middle market investment bank and advisory firm.
- In May, Huntington completed the acquisition of Torana, now known as Huntington Choice Pay, a digital payments business focused on business to consumer payments.
- Huntington was ranked number one among regional banks in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Banking Mobile App Satisfaction Study for the fourth consecutive year.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) reported net income for the 2022 second quarter of $539 million, or $0.35 per common share, an increase of $554 million, or $0.40 per common share from the year-ago quarter. In the 2022 second quarter, adjusted earnings per common share were $0.36, excluding $0.01 per common share of after-tax of Notable Items. Specifically, Notable Items included $19 million of after-tax acquisition-related expenses.
Return on average assets was 1.22%, return on average common equity was 12.8%, return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) was 19.9%, and adjusted ROTCE was 20.6%.
CEO Commentary:
"We were very pleased to deliver record earnings during the quarter as well as the early achievement of our medium-term financial goals," said Steve Steinour, chairman, president and CEO. "The second quarter was marked by robust loan growth, increased average deposit balances, and 6% sequential revenue growth, benefited by higher interest rates. We achieved our targeted expense level as we completed the TCF cost synergies and delivered sustained positive operating leverage. This superb performance demonstrated the growth potential of the Huntington franchise as we drive top tier financial results for our shareholders.
"The quality of our balance sheet remains a strength, and credit continues to perform exceptionally well with record low net charge-offs.Our outstanding credit performance reflects the disciplined approach, in line with our aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite through the cycle. We were pleased to see this validated through the recent CCAR stress test results, which included loan portfolios from the TCF acquisition, as our modeled credit loss rates continued to be near best in class.
"Further, during the quarter, we added capabilities through bolt-on acquisitions in both Capstone and Torana. These acquisitions highlight the complementary capabilities we are adding to existing businesses and better positions us to serve our customers and support our organic growth plans.
"Finally, we were honored to again be recognized by J.D. Power as the highest in customer satisfaction among regional banks for our mobile app for the fourth consecutive year. This type of accolade demonstrates the expertise and innovation we remain committed to delivering to customers through enhanced digital capabilities and a differentiated customer experience."
The second quarter 2022 earnings materials, including the detailed earnings press release, quarterly financial supplement, and conference call slide presentation, are available on the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, http://huntington.com/ In addition, the financial results will be furnished on a Form 8-K that will be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov.
Conference Call / Webcast Information
Huntington's senior management will host an earnings conference call on July 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The call may be accessed via a live Internet webcast at the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, www.huntington.com, or through a Dial-in telephone number at (877) 407-8029; Conference ID #13730639. Slides will be available in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website about an hour prior to the call. A replay of the webcast will be archived in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call through July 28, 2022 at (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415; conference ID #13730639.
Please see the 2022 Second Quarter Quarterly Financial Supplement for additional detailed financial performance metrics. This document can be found on the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, http://www.huntington.com.
About Huntington
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $179 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates more than 1,000 branches in 11 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.
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DAVIE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BHG Financial (BHG) has been honored as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by Great Place to Work® (GPTW) and Fortune magazine. Ranking 23rd out of the top 50 large firms, this is BHG's seventh time to make this prestigious list.
The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance award is based on analysis of survey responses from more than 176,000 employees from GPTW-Certified™ companies in the financial services and insurance industry. In that survey, 95 percent of BHG employees said BHG is a great place to work—38 percent higher than the average U.S. company.
"Receiving this award for the seventh consecutive year is a testament to how we continuously make our culture a priority," says Al Crawford, CEO and Co-founder of BHG Financial. "BHG's mission of building people who build BHG continues to shine through and fuel our innovation in new products and partnerships, which makes us a great place to work."
The Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they had been a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization.
BHG Financial has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2016 and has been recognized among Fortune and GPTW 23 times on numerous reputable lists.
To learn more about BHG's culture and values, visit careersatbhg.com/culture. To view BHG's company profile and certification results on Great Place to Work®, please visit: greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1100692.
BHG Financial is transforming the financial industry, leveraging the power of data, analytics, and cutting-edge technology to become not only one of the best sources for high-performing loans, but the creator of one of the largest community bank loan and product networks in the country.
Since 2001, BHG has originated more than $12 billion in loan solutions to top-quality borrowers, which community and midsize banks can access via a state-of-the-art loan delivery platform.
BHG Financials' dedication to providing services that meet the needs of its clients has led to the creation of a full family of brands that range from business, consumer, and SBA 7(a) loans to credit cards, collection services, risk management services, and point-of-sale financing.
With record growth year after year, BHG continues to be recognized regionally and nationally: earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for 14 years running and receiving accolades from Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine, among others.
BHG Financial is partially owned by Pinnacle Bank (PNFP) and has headquarters in Davie, FL and Syracuse, NY. To represent the company's growth and dedication to continuously expanding their services, Bankers Healthcare Group became BHG Financial in 2021.
Find out more about the company's financial solutions on bhgfinancial.com. For more information about the BHG Bank Network, click here. Follow BHG on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Traffic plan released for North Port Freedom Festival
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - City officials in North Port have released the traffic plan for travel to and from the annual Freedom Festival, presented by American Irrigation.
This event will be held at CoolToday Park at 18800 W. Villages Parkway at 5 p.m. on July 4, 2022. Free parking will be available at the Park and the public is encouraged to carpool.
Be prepared for slow-moving traffic as you enter and exit the park, slow and safe is the motto of the day! The high-flying fireworks show by Garden State Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. weather permitting. The display is expected to end around 9:30 p.m.
When arriving at the event: From North Port: Vehicles traveling from the City of North Port and from the East must enter through West Villages Parkway. Handicap-accessible parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees who need these spaces are asked to display their tags prominently and stay to the left when arriving at the stadium for the event.
From I-75: Vehicles traveling from I-75 south, will travel south on River Road and enter through West Villages Parkway. From Venice: Vehicles traveling from Venice and from the West must enter through Preto Boulevard and turn left on Playmore Blvd.
When leaving the event: To North Port: Travel north on West Villages Parkway and make a right at US 41. To I-75: Travel north on West Villages Parkway and make a right at US 41, then make a left on River Road.
To Venice: Travel north on West Villages Parkway, make a left on Playmore Blvd., then make a right on Preto Blvd., and then take a left or right onto US 41. To learn more about the Freedom Festival, including vendor or sponsorship information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (941) 429-PARK (7275).
More information can be found at CityofNorthPort.com/FreedomFestival.
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Latest Innovations Boost Revenue and Increase Viewer Engagement for Media and Entertainment Companies
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that it will bring the company's latest cloud-native and on-prem innovations for video streaming and broadcast delivery to IBC2022. At the show, Harmonic will highlight how its advanced solutions are addressing the critical needs of the media and entertainment industry by enabling flawless live sports streaming, targeted advertising at scale, best-in-class VOD and linear streaming, and next-gen broadcast service delivery.
"Harmonic is excited to be back at IBC2022 and share the latest innovations for accelerating streaming services and simplifying broadcast workflows," said Shahar Bar, senior vice president, video products and corporate development at Harmonic. "We look forward to showcasing new enhancements to our on-prem appliances, along with expanded SaaS cloud offerings."
At IBC2022, Harmonic will showcase:
The market-leading VOS®360 SaaS platform for a range of applications:
- Live sports streaming: Stream secure watermarked live sports events with targeted ads reliably and at scale in UHD HDR.
- VOD and linear streaming: Deliver outstanding VOD and linear streaming experiences with scalable targeted advertising.
- Free ad-supported TV (FAST): Enable the creation of UHD HDR FAST channels.
- Broadcast: Deploy complex broadcast workflows with full support for playout, branding, statistical multiplexing and affiliate distribution in the cloud.
New applications for XOS Advanced Media Processor and Spectrum™ X Advanced Media Server:
- Targeted advertising for broadcasters: Unlock new revenue streams with DVB-TA support.
- Edge media processing: Take media processing and distribution to the next level with the new generation of software-based edge devices.
- Distribution of DVB-T/T2 signals: Optimize DTT distribution with a new DVB-SIS (single illumination system) offering.
- Extended video-over-IP capabilities: Expand video-over-IP possibilities with NDI for production and playout workflows.
Innovative Demonstrations with Partners
Throughout the IBC2022 show floor, Harmonic will also highlight key collaborations with industry leaders that further strengthen its video streaming and broadcast offerings:
- Microsoft Azure (stand 1.D25) and AWS (stand 5.C80) cloud support on the VOS360 SaaS platform.
- New watermarking-as-a-service capabilities for live sports events and premium live content integrated on the VOS360 SaaS platform with anti-piracy solutions from Viaccess-Orca (stand 1.A51) and NAGRA (stand 1.C81).
- Streamlined targeted advertising for live broadcasting, VOD and FAST through integration between the VOS360 SaaS platform and solutions from Viaccess-Orca (stand 1.A51) and Equativ (stand 5.F62).
- FAST UHD HDR channel delivery on LG Channels platform.
- Hybrid on-premises and in-the-cloud channel origination with Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS platform and Spectrum™ X media servers controlled by Aveco's ASTRA MCR (stand 2.B18) and SGT VEDA automation (stand 2.C58).
Must-See Conference Session
Harmonic will bring its thought leadership to the IBC Conference 2022 with "Exploring the Benefits of Dynamic Resolution Encoding and Support in DVB Standards." Xavier Ducloux, Harmonic's senior marketing innovation manager, will join industry experts during the technical paper session on "Advances in Video Coding" Sept. 10 at 12:15 pm.
To schedule a meeting with Harmonic at IBC2022, in stand 1.B20, visit https://info.harmonicinc.com/ibc-2022. Further information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized cable access and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized cable access networking via the industry's first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic's business and the anticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. f/k/a Forum Merger III Corporation ("ELMS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ELMS; ELMSW; FIII; FIIIW; FIIIU). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether ELMS and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On February 1, 2022, during after-market hours, ELMS announced that certain of the Company's previously issued consolidated financial statements should be restated and no longer be relied upon. ELMS also disclosed that a member of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), Shauna McIntyre, was named interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and President following the resignation of former CEO, James Taylor ("Taylor"). According to the Company, Taylor resigned after an investigation by a Special Committee of the Board found that, in November and December of 2020, certain Company executives, including Taylor, purchased equity in the firm at substantial discounts to the current market value without any independent valuation.
On this news, ELMS's stock price fell $2.88 per share, or 51.52%, to close at $2.71 per share on February 2, 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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California man charged with making terrorist threat to president of Wisconsin school board
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) - A California man is charged and accused of making a death threat toward the president of a Wisconsin school board.
According to online court records, 33-year-old Jeremy Hanson was charged with terrorist threats, which is a felony.
According to the criminal complaint filed with the charges, Hanson sent an anonymous email to Tim Nordin, the ECASD Board of Education president, from a Gmail account named “Kill All Marxist Teachers” at 11:58 a.m. on March 21, 2022.
According to WEAU, the email said, “I am going to kill you and shoot up your next school-board meeting for promoting the radical transgender agenda. It’s now time to declare war on you pedos. I am going to kill you and your entire family.”
The email was sent to Nordin’s school email, and ECASD’s IT staff worked with the Eau Claire Police Department to find the IP address of the device the email was sent from.
Investigators learned the IP address originated in Los Alamitos, California, and that the message appeared to have been sent from a PlayStation 4.
Detectives reached out to the internet service provider, Spectrum, to get more information about the account holder. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department then contacted the account holder, who identified herself as the mother of Hanson and confirmed that they owned a PlayStation 4.
Investigators were told that Hanson leans “very far right politically,” according to court documents, and has open cases with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for making similar threats in other places. Hanson’s mother said that Hanson is on the autism spectrum.
In a statement after receiving the threat, Nordin said that threats and violence against others are unacceptable, and said “to threaten my wife and children, my board colleagues, the staff of our schools, and, indeed, anyone in our community who would come to a school board meeting, angers me to my very core.” A school board meeting on the day the threat was made had three police officers present as a precaution.
If convicted, Hanson faces a maximum penalty of $10,000 and a maximum sentence of three and a half years in prison.
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Agencies including 97th Floor, Digital BIAS, RenderTribe, SageFrog, and their customers show growing interest in ABM, with RollWorks seen as a strong partner
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Account-based marketing platform RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, today announced increased momentum across its Agency Partner Program, a network of innovative, trusted, leading agency partners for RollWorks' customers to access when they need it. In the past 8 months since the program was launched, RollWorks has added more than 50 agency partners, including 97th Floor, Digital BIAS, RenderTribe, and SageFrog.
"When we launched the RollWorks Agency Partner Program last fall, we couldn't have predicted the response we've seen," said Mike Stocker, SVP of Partnerships at RollWorks. "The industry's most respected and innovative agencies are seeking to combine the expertise of RollWorks with reputable agency partners to convert prospects into successful customers, and we are thrilled to guide them on their ABM journey."
RollWorks provides account-focused B2B companies a platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. The RollWorks Agency Partner Program, which launched in November 2021 with premier partners Acclaro, Inc., Intelligent Demand, and SmartBug Media®, gives RollWorks customers access to agencies they can engage with who are knowledgeable about RollWorks and broader ABM strategies.
Agency partners gain access to an ABM expert to help drive broader market knowledge, thought leadership, and best practices. Agency partners can augment their offerings to include recommendations for leveraging ABM in their marketing efforts and within their overall tech stacks:
- 97th Floor is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, creative, automation, and paid digital advertising. "As an enterprise marketing agency, we at 97th Floor love that RollWorks' campaign structure has the funnel framework baked in. RollWorks has one of the most solid track records of helping us generate bottom-line revenue for clients instead of just impressions and clicks." —Trent Mortensen, Head of Partnerships, 97th Floor
- Digital BIAS helps B2B SaaS Product and RevOps leaders scale beyond £10M ARR through tightly aligned ABM programs. "As a HubSpot partner agency, the RollWorks integration is key to frictionless execution of our clients' customer acquisition strategies. The RollWorks platform is flexible for companies of all sizes, which means ABM is no longer unobtainable or just for the enterprise and we can drive growth earlier in the development of a range of SaaS sales organizations." —Paul Sullivan, Founder and Managing Director, Digital BIAS
- RenderTribe is a B2B digital marketing agency that helps SaaS companies discover and implement an account-based strategy that scales. "RollWorks is RenderTribe's go-to-technology platform when creating ABM strategies with clients. RollWorks allows our team to align messaging to the journey stages of our clients' target accounts precisely when it's most beneficial, increasing engagement and accelerating pipeline movement."—Peter Bean, Founder, RenderTribe
RollWorks aims to add 100 more agencies to its program this year. Learn more and join the RollWorks Agency Partner Program.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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TradeUP Global Corporation Shareholders Approve the Proposed Business Combination with SAITECH Limited and the Parties expect to Close by the end of April 2022
Following the Closing of the Business Combination, the Renamed Company is expected to Continue Trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market Under "SAI" and "SAIW"
NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeUP Global Corporation ("TradeUP Global" or "TUGC") (NASDAQ: TUGC, TUGCU, TUGCW), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that its shareholders voted to approve the previously announced business combination (the "Business Combination") with SAITECH Limited ("SAITECH" or "SAI") , an energy-saving bitcoin mining operator and a clean-tech company that integrates bitcoin mining, heating and power industries, and all other proposals presented at TradeUP Global's Extraordinary General Meeting held on April 22, 2022.
TradeUP Global plans to file the results of the meeting, as tabulated by an independent inspector of elections, on a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") today.
SAITECH and TradeUP Global plan to close the Business Combination as soon as practicable, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. One business day following the closing of the Business Combination, TradeUP Global's Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the new ticker symbols "SAI" and "SAIW" respectively.
Arthur Lee, SAI Founder and CEO, commented, "We are very excited to have achieved this milestone which will officially lead SAI to becoming a public company on the Nasdaq Stock Market. For the past two years, many crypto mining companies have become public. Essentially, these crypto mining companies are fast-growing High-Performance Computing (HPC) datacenter operators, and they have a strong incentive to adopt clean power and more efficient liquid cooling solutions. SAI joins the industry with its unique liquid cooling expertise and unparalleled waste heat recovery capabilities for large-scale heating applications. We will focus on promoting our innovation globally to lay out a more sustainable infrastructure across bitcoin mining, power and heating industries."
SAITECH is a Eurasia-based energy saving digital asset mining operator that engages in the hosting of bitcoin mining machines for its clients. SAITECH uses a proprietary liquid cooling and waste heat recovery technology for digital asset mining machines that enables utilization of waste heat to provide recycled energy heating for potential customers while achieving lower mining operating costs. SAITECH strives to become the most cost-efficient digital assets mining operation company globally while simultaneously promoting the clean transition of the bitcoin mining industry.
TradeUP Global Corporation, is a Cayman Islands exempted company incorporated as a blank check company for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. For more information, please click here.
As of the closing of the Business Combination, SAITECH and TradeUP Global will combine, with TradeUP Global being renamed "SAI.TECH Global Corporation" and its Class A ordinary shares continuing to be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the new ticker symbol "SAI".
This Press Release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. TradeUP Global's and SAITECH's actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's and SAITECH's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the business combination, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the business combination and the timing of the closing. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside the Company's and SAITECH's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company and SAITECH following the announcement of the business combination agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; (2) the inability to complete the business combination, including due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of the Company, approvals or other determinations from certain regulatory authorities, or other conditions to closing in the business combination agreement; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement or could otherwise cause the transactions contemplated therein to fail to close; (4) the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; (5) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (6) costs related to the business combination; (7) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (8) the possibility that SAITECH or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (10) the impact of COVID-19 on SAITECH's business and/or the ability of the parties to complete the business combination; and (11) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the business combination, including those under "Risk Factors" in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AMZN, GILD, BMY, COP, and W.
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200,000-Square-Foot Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Will Feature 150 Interactive Exhibits and Become Permanent Home for Space Shuttle Endeavour
LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Science Center today broke ground on the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a 200,000-square-foot addition to the Science Center that will contain 150 educational exhibits spanning three multi-level galleries and become the permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour, one of only three remaining flown space shuttle orbiters and the only one located on the west coast. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, United States Senator Alex Padilla, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles City Council Member Curren Price, Chairperson of the Mr. and Mrs. Oschin Family Foundation Mrs. Lynda Oschin, as well as other community leaders, former NASA astronauts, donors, and students from the Science Center School participated in the groundbreaking celebration. Governor Gavin Newsom and United States Senator Mark Kelly, who is also a former NASA astronaut and served as Commander on Endeavour's last mission, joined the celebration remotely with recorded messages. The event coincided with the 11th anniversary of Space Shuttle Endeavour's final touchdown.
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will nearly double the California Science Center's educational exhibit areas with an impressive artifact collection, integrated with hands-on exhibits to encourage guests of all ages to investigate scientific and engineering principles of atmospheric flight and the exploration of the universe. Endeavour will be presented in an awe-inspiring 'ready-to-launch' vertical configuration, complete with solid rocket boosters and an external tank, in what will be the world's only display of an authentic space shuttle system.
"The California Science Center is thrilled to celebrate this milestone today," remarked California Science Center President and CEO, Jeffrey Rudolph. "The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will be a launchpad for creativity and innovation to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers."
Towering 20-stories high, the Air and Space Center will house an impressive collection of aircraft and spacecraft, carefully selected to present a dynamic and fun learning experience while illustrating key concepts for each of its three multi-level galleries– Air, Space and Shuttle – that span four floors and 100,000-square-feet of exhibit space.
Reaching this groundbreaking milestone is possible due to an extraordinarily generous gift from the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation, the largest the California Science Center has ever received. Combined with the support also provided by the State of California and numerous foundations, individuals and corporate donors, the California Science Center Foundation has now raised $280 million toward its $400 million EndeavourLA Campaign goal.
Additional major campaign donors include The Ahmanson Foundation, Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation, Weingart Foundation, and Ibrahim El-Hefni Technical Training Foundation.
"On behalf of the citizens of California, thank you to the many generous supporters of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center project," said Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. "We have achieved this groundbreaking milestone because of all of you, and together we will inspire the next generation."
"This gift is to honor the legacy of my dear husband Samuel Oschin, who was passionate about adventure and the pursuit of knowledge, especially in the fields of science and engineering," notes Mrs. Lynda Oschin. "Just as Sam desired to create opportunities for learning and discovery for others, I was inspired to support this project when I saw the enthusiasm of schoolchildren who met the crew of astronauts from Space Shuttle Endeavour's final mission. Now it gives me enormous pleasure to see this vision becoming a reality for the millions of young people who will be inspired to reach for the stars."
Science Center President and CEO Rudolph further stated, "Few institutions have seen this level of generosity and we are tremendously grateful to Mrs. Lynda Oschin for the unparalleled gift from the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation. Their early contribution was catalytic in bringing Space Shuttle Endeavour to the California Science Center and we are forever thankful for this additional commitment that has propelled us forward to groundbreaking on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This gift is an investment in the future of science learning."
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is the third phase of the California Science Center's three-phase, three-decade master plan to develop one of the world's leading science learning centers. Building construction is underway and is estimated to take three years. Roughly a year and a half into construction, Space Shuttle Endeavour will be moved off display and positioned in the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which will then be completed around the full shuttle stack. Architectural design is by ZGF, construction is by MATT Construction, and exhibit design is by Evidence Design.
"For decades, the California Science Center has inspired kids to dream big and pursue their own scientific endeavors," said Senator Padilla. "The new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will continue to position California as a leader in science and space exploration. Congratulations to the California Science Center on your next great frontier that will continue to educate and encourage our children."
The California Science Center Foundation actively invites contributions at all levels from the public to help complete this ambitious project. Supporters can join Team Endeavour, sponsoring one of the space shuttle's thermal tiles, while assisting the California Science Center Foundation's efforts to create the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Gift levels start at $1,000 with monthly payment options available. Go to EndeavourLA.com to find out more.
A project of this scope and scale requires the visionary support and leadership of the philanthropic community. EndeavourLA is the California Science Center Foundation's $400 million fundraising campaign that has enabled the acquisition and temporary display of Space Shuttle Endeavour and supports our plans to build the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center and sustain ongoing exhibits, programs and operations. With commitments totaling $280 million to date, the campaign's $120 million balance will be raised during the three-year construction period.
The California Science Center is a dynamic destination where families, adults and children can explore the wonders of science through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and large-format movies. Its mission is to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people's lives.
The California Science Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive. The Science Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm. Please check the Science Center web site for schedule updates at CaliforniaScienceCenter.org.
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Getting fully charged in 1.5 hours with the 2016Wh high capacity,and supporting 4G/5G network hotspot to various electronic devices reducing network and electricity costs.
SHENZHEN, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NIKOTA, a portable power station company offering solutions on renewable energy, has recently announced that it will launch the NIKOTA META-2000 portable power station with 4G/5G network on Indiegogo in April. It will be the highest capacity power station launched by NIKOTA. It comes with a high capacity 2016Wh and 2000W output, which can meet the needs of outdoor activities without network and electricity and emergency power use in average households. This will be the first portable power station combining power with network in the history of the industry.
On the Indiegogo page and NIKOTA's website, a giveaway campaign is going on, and META-2000 will be officially launched to the world on Indiegogo in April.
NIKOTA META-2000 is designed for backup power and Internet use during power outages, providing an integrated solution for consumers around the world and setting a new standard for the industry, said Jeen Yuan, Product Director of NIKOTA.
World-first 4G/5G Network Supporting Program
NIKOTA META-2000 can itself act as a 4G/5G network transmitter to smart home appliances or outdoor electronic devices according to local network conditions with the capacity up to 2016Wh. With NIKOTA META-2000, users can still get access to electricity and network even when off-grid and without power.
NIKOTA also provides comfortable and convenient supporting equipment for users to maximize the function and usage of the portable power station.
- Ambient light
- Mosquito repellent lamp
- LED emergency light
- Wireless fast recharging
- Marina adapter-free fast charging technology
- Bidirectional-convert technology
Fastest Recharging from 0 to 100%
NIKOTA META-2000 is not only the world's fastest recharging power station, but also a portable battery that supports EV charging (Tesla, electric motorcycles, etc.) which combined power and network.
NIKOTA META-2000 can support 2000W charging through EV charging (Tesla, electric motorcycle, etc.), smart home panel or 110V~240V outlet. In addition, it can also be fully charged by solar and wind power in only 1.5 hours after connecting to the META-2000's Marina control system. It allows users to get rid of the anxious process of waiting for the over-long charging time.
The Smallest and Lightest Portable Power Station
With a high 2016Wh battery capacity, META-2000 portable only weighs 16 kg with a volume of 25 liters. It supports both 50Hz and 60Hz regions with an output power of 2000W. Compared with products with the same 2000Wh capacity on the market, its weight is reduced by about 40% and the power consumption 10%. It supports 4G/5G network transmission and WIFI use, which represents the latest technological innovation and productization of NIKOTA.
NIKOTA META-2000 will be launched to the world in April on Indiegogo.
About NIKOTA
NIKOTA is a green power company headquartered in the Greater Bay Area, China. NIKOTA has been committed to providing clean, stable, safe and efficient portable power solutions for home, outdoor, emergency, medical and other areas. It also regularly provides innovative products to users around the world striving to meet the needs of the ever-changing world.
To get more information please visit https://www.nikotapower.com/
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Appoints Dirk Applegate as Senior Advisor to Bernhard Capital; Environmental Services Industry Veteran to Lead New Venture
BATON ROUGE, La., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners Management, LP ("Bernhard Capital"), a services- and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced the launch of a dedicated environmental services platform through the acquisition of KC Harvey Environmental, LLC ("KC Harvey"), a leading environmental and natural resources consulting, land reclamation, and field services firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Serving a diverse base of customers across the globe, KC Harvey provides environmental consulting and field services, with a recognized expertise in water, soil, vegetation, wildlife, and land reclamation science and engineering to the mining and energy industries, and to government land management agencies. Bernhard Capital will leverage its proprietary Blueprint investment approach to build on its thesis around the emerging ESG market and the need for technical, on-site environmental and natural resource restoration services and create a premier nationwide business to support the growing and increasingly complex needs of today's commercial, federal, state, and local customers.
Dirk Applegate, who recently joined Bernhard Capital as a Senior Advisor, will oversee the platform and work closely with KC Harvey management to identify and execute on a shared vision for the long-term growth and success of the business. Mr. Applegate joins Bernhard Capital with more than 30 years of experience leading teams responsible for strategy, sales and marketing, operations, acquisitions and integrations, financial management, and staffing across the environmental industry.
"We are thrilled to welcome such a talented leader and industry veteran in Dirk as we employ our proven Blueprint approach to build an unparalleled national leader in environmental services and consulting," said Jeff Jenkins, Founder and Partner of Bernhard Capital. "The environmental services and consulting market continues to be very fragmented and a very high-growth sector with high barriers to entry. We are confident KC Harvey's deep expertise and integrated consulting method positions it as the perfect cornerstone from which to scale and grow our platform."
Chris Dillon, Managing Director at Bernhard Capital, added: "We look forward to working closely with Dirk and the KC Harvey team to execute on an active pipeline of opportunities to drive both organic and acquisitional growth."
"I have dedicated my career to helping companies develop, implement, and market effective environmental solutions," said Mr. Applegate. "I could not be more pleased to partner with Bernhard Capital – which has been a leading investor and business builder in the environmental services space for nearly a decade – to oversee the launch of this exciting new platform. I am eager to hit the ground running alongside the Bernhard Capital and KC Harvey teams in the coming months, and I am confident that together we will provide our customers with unmatched solutions."
KC Harvey will retain its headquarters in Bozeman, Montana, and its existing management team, led by CEO and Chief Scientist Kevin Harvey, will work alongside Mr. Applegate to support the long-term growth and success of the company. Mr. Harvey, a business entrepreneur, soil scientist, and land reclamation specialist who brings over four decades of technical solutions and management success, will continue to lead the KC Harvey business and execute on a shared vision with Mr. Applegate and Bernhard Capital to build a premier nationwide ESG-focused business.
"Kevin's leadership in the environmental services industry is unparalleled," added Mr. Applegate. "His strategic vision, out-of-the-box thinking, and innovative, solutions-oriented approach to environmental management have consistently led to breakthroughs and tangible results that have a positive and lasting impact, and we are thrilled to have the chance to build on that success together."
"This is an incredible opportunity to join forces with a leading investor in critical infrastructure services at such a dynamic and important time for our industry," said Mr. Harvey. "I look forward to working with Dirk to utilize this team's unparalleled knowledge in the environmental and natural resources space as we scale and build an industry-leading environmental consultancy and field services platform."
Mr. Harvey is credited with numerous technical accomplishments that are applied throughout the world today, including innovative approaches for the neutralization and revegetation of watershed-scale mining wastes, modernizing the restoration process of large-scale oil and gas developments, and inventing and implementing techniques for the beneficial use of industrial wastewaters. With the formation of KC Harvey, he combined reclamation consulting with field services to create a truly integrated land restoration service provider. Since 2010, KC Harvey has been a differentiated partner of choice for a growing base of customers and continues to outperform financially with consistent industry-beating margins.
About Bernhard Capital Partners
Bernhard Capital Partners is an operationally-focused private equity firm investing in middle-market businesses that provide essential services for critical infrastructure in North America. Bernhard Capital Partners was established in 2013 and has deployed capital across three funds representing approximately $2.5 billion of gross assets under management and is ranked as one of Private Equity International's 300 largest private equity firms worldwide. Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating, and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit bernhardcapital.com.
About KC Harvey
KC Harvey Environmental, LLC is an environmental consulting and field services firm headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, with offices in Wyoming, North Dakota, Utah and Idaho, supporting project locations throughout North America and internationally. The nimble KC Harvey team comprises approximately 75 professional and field services personnel, including scientists, engineers, data specialists, construction managers, and business professionals. KC Harvey fully integrates world-class applied science consulting expertise with professional field services to achieve efficient and quality environmental solutions for the oil and gas, mining, and energy industries, as well as government agencies. KC Harvey's expert technical platform encompasses soil science, plant and wildlife ecology, geology and hydrology, environmental chemistry and geochemistry, GIS and data management and land reclamation/restoration science. This comprehensive blend of natural resource science expertise allows the company to serve the entire environmental management life cycle of large-scale oil and gas, mining, energy, and contaminated land remediation projects. For more information, visit kcharvey.com.
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With the Latest Additions Performance Systems Integrations Strengthens Presence in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Systems Integration (PSI) has acquired four companies thus far in 2022, adding on to its fire and life safety platform— Statcomm Inc., General Fire, Evergreen Fire and Safety Inc. (Evergreen), and Water Metrics Co West (Water Metrics). Based in Portland, Oregon, PSI is a leading single source provider of fire and life safety services in the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and Northern California regions. The company provides customers with fire and life safety services including system inspection, service and monitoring, equipment and first-aid sales and cylinder repairs as well as installations for new construction and retrofits.
"We are thrilled to include Statcomm, General Fire, Evergreen, and Water Metrics under the PSI umbrella. We look forward to continuing to provide customers throughout Washington, Oregon, and the Bay Area with exceptional levels of service while also offering new service lines to further address customer needs," said PSI CEO, Travis Everton.
Statcomm Inc., located in Mountain View, California, was acquired in January. Statcomm provides repeating fire and life safety inspection, repair, and maintenance services—as well as installation services for new construction and retrofits to customers across various industries in the San Francisco Bay Area. PSI will continue to grow Statcomm's business and provide customers in the Bay Area with exceptional levels of service.
Evergreen, located in Mukilteo, Washington, was acquired in May. Evergreen provides fire and life safety system inspection, repair, and maintenance services and parts to customers across various industries in the greater Seattle area. PSI will continue growing the strong business Evergreen has built over the years.
"For the Evergreen team, the integration with PSI has been fantastic. The door is now open to being a full-service company. And with a larger company comes a lot of great benefits that we could not afford to give the team before," said Pat Shay of Evergreen.
General Fire, located in Spokane, Washington, was acquired in May. General Fire provides fire alarm, fire extinguisher, and suppression system services to customers across various industries in the Inland Northwest. This new addition further strengthens PSI's presence and expertise across Eastern Washington.
Water Metrics, located in Portland, Oregon, was acquired in August, and is the tenth overall addition to the PSI platform. Water Metrics provides residential and commercial customers in the greater Portland area with a variety of backflow and gauge services including testing, repair, and maintenance services, equipment sales, and installations.
PSI is committed to delivering high-quality customer service through its "single-point-of-management" compliance services for all fire and life safety installations and inspections. PSI also operates cylinder requalification, cylinder maintenance, and fire equipment parts distribution businesses under the Fire King brand. With decades of experience in the fire and life safety industry, PSI's highly qualified technicians are carefully factory-trained and NICET-certified to deliver the highest level of services. Beyond compliance, PSI's mission is to help save lives by providing meaningful fire and life safety protection and training.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Molecular Partners AG (NASDAQ: MOLN): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021 (the "IPO"); and/or (ii) between June 16, 2021 and April 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 12, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Molecular Partners securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Molecular Partners class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7548 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 12, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, the complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the IPO documents and defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) ensovibep was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; (2) accordingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (3) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (4) as a product candidate, MP0310 (AMG 506), in development for the treatment of certain types of cancer, was less attractive to Amgen Inc. ("Amgen") than defendants had led investors to believe; (5) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (6) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (7) as a result, the IPO documents and defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Molecular Partners class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7548 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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